Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods reported June slot revenue was $57.8 million to the Connecticut State Division of Special Revenue. The amount represents a decrease of 9.1 percent in slot win and a decrease of 7.7 percent in total slot handle as compared to June 2008.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the casino’s owner, also reported a $14.5 million payment to the State of Connecticut for June 2009. This contribution increases the total dollar amount given to the State of Connecticut to more than $2.9 billion since January 1993, when slot machines were first introduced at Foxwoods.
These numbers indicate that Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods continue to significantly outpace the gaming industry, with Las Vegas reporting a decrease of 16.7 percent and major northeast competitor Atlantic City reporting a decrease of 14.5 percent as compared with June of 2008.
Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and features six casinos with more than 7,200 slots, three hotels, more than 30 restaurants, a spa, more than 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space, 24 retail shops, and five entertainment venues, including the 1,400-seat Fox Theatre.
