The Chicago-based developer that in May bought the Lilac Mall in Rochester for $5 million is looking to bring a charitable gaming casino to the property.

New England Gaming and Consulting LLC Principal Greg Carlin submitted plans to the city for the casino and has requested a continuance to the Rochester Planning Board’s Sept. 11 meeting to present it. Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan said New England Gaming holds one of the 11 licenses available in New Hampshire for charitable gambling facilities.

Rochester could add to New Hampshire’s existing three DraftKings Sportsbook and charitable gaming casinos.

The others are The Brook casino in Seabrook and the Filotimo Casino and Restaurant at the Dover Bowl complex and in Manchester. All casinos in New Hampshire are required to give a portion of the proceeds to nonprofit organizations.

On, Aug. 1, the Rochester City Council unanimously voted to place a question asking voters in Rochester’s Nov. 7 election if they want to allow sportsbook betting at a charitable gaming casino in Rochester. The council also scheduled a public hearing on the topic for its Oct. 17 meeting, as required by state law, 15-30 days before the election, Callaghan said.

In May, the council also approved a gaming ordinance that sets locations where a casino could be allowed and parameters for it, including the gaming floor must be at least 20,000 square feet plus additional space for other operations.

All that remains for the casino project to go ahead at the Lilac Mall, said Scott Tranchemontagne, spokesperson for New England Gaming, is for the project to receive approval from the city Planning Board and other city permits.

— KAREN DANDURANT/FOSTER’S DAILY DEMOCRAT