The Brook Casino Review for April 2026

The Brook in Seabrook is a genuinely surprising place if you've never been. From the outside, tucked just off Exit 1 on Route 95 right at the New Hampshire and Massachusetts border, it doesn't look like much. But step inside and you quickly realize this is something different.

Built on the bones of the old Seabrook Greyhound Park, a venue that hosted live racing for nearly four decades before greyhound racing was banned in New Hampshire in 2008, the property has been completely reimagined since Eureka Casino Resorts took it over.

Today it bills itself as America's largest charity casino, and with 90,000 square feet of space, over 500 gaming machines, a 20,000 square foot DraftKings Sportsbook, New Hampshire's only off-track wagering facility, live table games, a poker room, multiple dining options, and a showroom, that's not a difficult claim to defend.

Let's take a much closer look to see if it's one you should visit.

The address is 319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook, NH 03874, and the location is legitimately one of the easiest casino drives in New England. You're one mile off Exit 1 on Route 95, which means if you're coming up from Boston you're looking at around 45 minutes.

Portsmouth is only about 20 minutes away. Hampton Beach is practically next door. For anyone on the Massachusetts North Shore, the drive is even shorter, which explains why the parking lot apparently fills up fast on weekends.

Speaking of parking, it's free, and there's plenty of it. They also offer valet during certain hours, and there are electric vehicle charging stations in the lot, which is a nice detail that a lot of casinos still haven't caught up on. Getting in and out is generally smooth, though on big game days or when there's a show on, I imagine you’ll need to give yourself a little extra time.

There's no on-site hotel at The Brook, although the surrounding Seabrook and Hampton Beach area has plenty of accommodation options to choose from nearby, and the venue's location makes it easy enough to visit as an evening out.

The transformation from greyhound racing venue to full entertainment complex is something you feel when you walk in. The space is large and open, the design is modern, and I got the sense that the whole thing had been put together with real thought about how people actually move through and use a casino.

It certainly doesn't feel like a place that was built in stages and bolted together over the years, which is impressive given that's essentially what happened here. The lighting is good, the layout makes sense, and there's a clear separation between different areas of the casino floor.

Like Gate City and all other New Hampshire casinos, The Brook operates as a charitable gaming facility. The gaming machines are a mix of video lottery terminals and historical horse racing machines, although the HHR machines work exactly like conventional slots from a player's perspective. You sit down, you spin, you either win or you don't. The mechanics behind the scenes are different, but the experience at the machine is the same.

One important thing worth knowing: The Brook is a non-smoking facility. For anyone who has walked into a regional casino and immediately been hit by a wall of cigarette smoke, this alone might be enough to make it your preferred option in the state. They do have a designated outdoor smoking area, so it's not a problem for smokers either, just a much better environment overall for everyone inside. For me, it’s a massive positive for the place. For smokers, it might feel a little unwelcoming. It is, I suppose, the enduring dichotomy that most casinos struggle to solve these days.

The staff across the floor were friendly, and the vibe felt sociable without being loud or chaotic. It ticked all the boxes, basically.

Table Games

The table games section has a good energy to it, and the selection covers the essentials well. The Brook runs live dealer tables for Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Cajun Stud, along with High Card Flush and Texas Hold'em. There's also the poker room, which runs cash games and tournaments regularly and draws players from across the region.

One thing that genuinely sets The Brook apart is Stadium Gaming, which is New Hampshire's only setup of its kind. The concept combines live dealers with individual electronic touchscreen terminals around the table, so you can play live Roulette and other games on your own screen while still having an actual dealer running the game. If you have visited Las Vegas, Stadium Gaming is something you will probably be familiar with given top venues such as The Venetian have embraced it.

It's a format that works well for people who want the live dealer experience without necessarily sitting right at the felt, and it's popular with newer players who appreciate being able to take their time with decisions.

Personally I kind of see the appeal, especially for those who might be too socially anxious to go sit around a table. That can be a genuinely intimidating experience. I prefer to feel the felt between my fingers, though.

Slots

The gaming machine floor has over 500 machines and the variety is solid. You've got popular titles from Aristocrat Gaming including Buffalo Gold, Buffalo Chief, and Dragon Link, as well as other well-known games like Ultimate Fire Link, Flaming Hot Pots, and Mo Mummy. The floor was reconfigured as part of the broader expansion and renovation work, giving everything more space and making it easier to navigate without feeling like you're fighting through narrow aisles. There's also a dedicated Aristocrat Lounge section to check out.

The machines are generally well-maintained and the floor is kept clean. Servers come through the gaming areas regularly, which is appreciated when you're settled in for a session. The non-smoking environment on the floor definitely makes a noticeable difference to comfort during longer visits too (pov: I am a non-smoker). Video poker players have options here as well.

Sportsbook

This is where The Brook genuinely earns its reputation as something special for the region. The DraftKings Sportsbook here is the largest in New England, covering 20,000 square feet of dedicated space. That's not a sportsbook tucked into a corner of a casino floor. It's a proper destination in its own right.

There are 20 self-service wagering kiosks, over-the-counter betting windows, and the whole area is built around what is reportedly the largest sportsbook screen in New England. The sportsbook seating is designed for actual comfort, with oversized chairs, couches in some areas, and private carrels with individual TV screens for when you want your own viewing setup.

The racebook sits alongside the sportsbook and is the only off-track wagering facility in New Hampshire. Simulcast races run seven days a week covering thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing from tracks around the country. VIP private watching areas are even  available for groups who want cocktail service and a more elevated experience.

Between the sportsbook and the racebook, this is easily the best sports and racing viewing setup in the region, and arguably one of the best setups of its kind anywhere in New England.

Rewards Club

The Brook runs two separate rewards structures worth knowing about. The Gold Club is the main casino rewards card for gaming machines and table game play. Signing up is free and the card earns points on tracked play across slots, tables, and poker. Points can be redeemed for free play, dining comps, and other on-property benefits.

The Racebook has its own rewards card that tracks wagers and offers rebates based on monthly play, ranging from one to five percent depending on your level, with a bonus rebate on greyhound wagers. New members who sign up for a Racebook Rewards card and fund a Fastbet Mobile account also get a welcome bonus of up to $100 added to their account. If you're visiting primarily for the racing or sports betting rather than the casino floor, that second card is worth getting.

Both programs are straightforward to join on site, and both are worth having if you plan to return. If you don’t, I am not sure Gold Club really offers anything or is worth the hassle.

There's no hotel on the property at The Brook. The surrounding Seabrook and Hampton Beach area has a range of accommodation from basic motels to better options along the beachfront, all within a short drive.

For anyone traveling specifically for a show or a big race day, Hampton Beach is a reasonable base and has enough going on in its own right to fill an evening. It's not the integrated resort experience you'd get at a casino hotel, but the drive from anywhere nearby is short enough that it doesn't really feel like a severe limitation.

Where to Eat

The dining at The Brook has more range than you might expect for a venue of this type. Here is a quick round up.

I tried Lucky's and it was a bit of a find. The prime rib special (on weekday afternoons) was very tasty, the portion size generous, and value for money a real stand out. The outdoor Secret Garden area is worth checking out in warmer months too, with brunches and events held out there through the season.

Pool and Spa

There's no pool or spa at The Brook. It's a gaming and entertainment venue rather than a resort, so those amenities aren't part of what's on offer here. The outdoor Secret Garden provides some fresh air and a different environment, and with Seabrook Beach only minutes away, the option to get outside is always there if you need it. But if a pool or spa is important to your visit, you’d probably be well-advised to visit somewhere else.

Entertainment

The entertainment offering at The Brook is legitimately one of the better line-ups you'll find at a regional casino anywhere in New England. The Seasons Showroom is an intimate 250-seat luxury venue, and the Secret Garden is an outdoor space that hosts larger events through the summer. The combination of the two means there's something going on most weekends across a wide range of formats.

Recent and upcoming acts give a good sense of the range: Grateful Dead tribute nights, G. Love and Special Sauce, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Drew Baldridge, WWE legend Mick Foley for a special appearance, a Joey Chestnut wing-eating event, Veuve Clicquot Ladies Nights, a Gotta Have It BBQ Festival hosted by former NFL players Vince Wilfork and Ty Law, and Kentucky Derby and Preakness viewing parties.

It's genuinely eclectic and leans into the venue's identity as a community entertainment hub rather than just a gaming floor with a stage bolted on.

For me, The Brook is the most complete entertainment package in New Hampshire's casino scene.

The DraftKings Sportsbook and racebook combination is the standout, genuinely world-class for a regional venue and impossible to match anywhere else in the state. But the rest of the package holds up well too. The non-smoking floor is a significant quality of life upgrade over what you'll find at many comparable venues and the entertainment calendar is active and varied. Even the dining is better than it probably needs to be.

The main things to be aware of going in are that the gaming machines operate under New Hampshire's charitable gaming laws, which means HHR mechanics are in play even if you'd never know it by looking, and that there's no on-site hotel. Neither changes the fact that for a day out, an evening of sport and betting, or a full night of entertainment, The Brook is hard to beat in this part of New England.