The political clout of charities in New Hampshire that benefit from casino-style gambling showed itself when a key House committee soundly rejected a bipartisan proposal that would allow host communities and other government Already slots bringing in more than lawmakers expected entities receive half of the revenue that now goes to the nonprofits.

The issue has gained increased attention since the state budget signed in June legalized slot-machine gambling at the state’s charity casinos.

The Legislature heeded the request of Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Lottery Commission Executive Director Charles McIntyre to dramatically increase estimates for expected profits to come from letting the casinos convert to slots from slower and less popular historic racing machines.

McIntyre said state and char

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