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Foxwoods was New England’s first casino.
It is also the largest casino in the world
and the world’s most profitable casino.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe which operates
Foxwoods had to sue the state to allow the
casino to open. They argued that since the
state legally permitted “Las Vegas Nights,”
where low-stakes casino games were operated
to benefit charities, then the tribe should
be entitled to do the same. Eventually,
they won their case before the U.S. Supreme
Court and began construction of their
casino which was financed by a Malaysian
conglomerate (after 22 U.S. lenders turned
down their loan requests).
When the casino first opened in February
1992, slot machines were not permitted.
In January 1993 a deal was made between
Governor Weicker and the Pequots which gave
the tribe the exclusive right to offer slot
machines in return for a yearly payment
of $100 million, or 25% of the gross slot
revenue - whichever is greater. The agreement
was subject to cancellation, however, if
the state allowed slot machines anywhere
else in Connecticut.
In early 1994 the Mohegan tribe signed
a compact with the state that allows them
to offer casino gambling at their reservation
in Uncasville (map location #2). The Pequots
gave permission for the Mohegans to have
slot machines in their casino and in return
the state lowered the Pequots yearly payment
requirements to $80 million, or 25% of the
gross revenue - whichever is greater. The
same payment schedule also applies to the
Mohegans. The payment schedules are subject
to cancellation, however, if the state legalizes
any other form of casino gambling. The Mohegan
casino opened in October 1996.
The minimum gambling age at both properties
is 18 for bingo and 21 for the casino. Both
casinos are also open 24 hours. For information
on visiting Connecticut call the state’s
Vacation Center at (800) 282-6863.
The games offered at Foxwoods are: blackjack,
craps, roulette, baccarat, mini-baccarat,
big six wheel, bingo, poker, pai gow poker,
Caribbean stud poker, let it ride, keno,
pull tabs, red dog, casino war and chuck-a-luck.
There is also a simulcast facility with
pari-mutuel betting.
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Route 2
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339
(860) 312-3000
Website:
www.foxwoods.com
Location:45 miles S.E. of Hartford; 12 miles
N. of I-95 at Mystic. From I-95 take exit
92 to Rt. 2-West, casino is 7 miles ahead.
From I-395 take exit 79A to Rt. 2A follow
to Rt. 2-East, casino is 2 miles ahead.
Toll-Free Number: (800) FOXWOODS
Hotel Reservations: (800) FOXWOODS
Rooms: 1,416 Price Range: $140-$325
Suites: 198 Price Range: $175-$1,500
Restaurants: 24 (3 open 24 hours)
Buffets: B-$7.95 L-$13.45 D-$13.45
Casino Size: 314,492 Square Feet
Casino Marketing: (800) 99-SLOTS
Special Features: Three hotels with pool,
spa, beauty salon and golf. Turbo
Ride: a 48-seat computer-controlled large-screen-movie
adventure ride. Five nightclubs. Gift shops.
Wampum Card members earn complimentaries
at table games, slots, poker and race book.
10% room discount for AAA and AARP members.
The games offered at Conecticut’s other
casino, Mohegan Sun, are: blackjack, craps,
roulette, baccarat, mini-baccarat,
pai gow, wheel of fortune, bingo, poker,
pai gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, let
it ride, Spanish 21, casino war, sic bo
and keno. There is also a simulcast facility
with pari-mutuel betting.
Mohegan Sun Casino
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
(860) 862-8000
Website:
www.mohegansun.com
Location: Take I-95 Exit 76/I-395 North.
Take Exit 79A (Route 2A) East. Less than
1 mile to Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Toll-Free Number: (888) 226-7711
Room Reservations: (888) 777-7922
Rooms: 1,020 Price Range: $175-$400
Suites: 180 Price Range: $300-$1,000
Restaurants: 29 (3 open 24 hours)
Buffets: B-$7.95 L-$12.95 D-$12.95
Casino Size: 295,000 Square Feet
Casino Marketing: (888) 226-7711
Special Features: Food court with specialty
food outlets. 6,000-square-foot Kid’s Quest
- supervised children’s activity center.
On-site gas station. Free nightly entertainment
in the Wolf Den Showroom.
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