ROCHESTER — The city, home to Lilac Club Casino , is looking to take advantage of a new state law, allowing municipalities that have a casino within their borders to cash in on a share of gambling revenue.

By law, gaming facilities in New Hampshire must donate 35% of their take to nonprofit groups in the area where their casino is located.

Eric Barbaro, chief operating officer for the Lilac Club Casino, said there was previously a provision that allowed municipalities to seek a share of that revenue, but he said it was very difficult. He said the new law that took effect July 1 streamlined the process, and he is happy to see Rochester take part in it.

How the New Hampshire law works

The new law requires the casinos in New Hampshire "to annually operate a minimum of 7 but not more t

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