Foxwoods Reopens With Strong Slot Revenues

LEDYARD, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino reported that it's seeing "positive momentum" after a June 1 reopening. According to a statement from Foxwoods, slot revenues were $33.6 million for the month of June.

This figure is down 4.9 percent compared to $35.3 million in June of 2019. Slot handle for the month was $377.1 million, down 13.5 percent from the $436.1 million wagered in the same month in 2019.

The casino has also brought 2,000 furloughed employees back to work.
“We are really pleased that after a careful, phased-in reopening, with significant new health and safety protocols and limited capacity, that business is so strong,” Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler said. “We are glad to be open and helping with the rebuilding of Connecticut’s economy.”

As per the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s agreement with the state of Connecticut, they have also contributed $8.4 million to the state’s Mashantucket Pequot Fund for June, which supports programs and services throughout the state. The Tribe contributed $9 million in June 2019.

Butler said Foxwoods remains committed to ensuring that the resort is operating safely for both visitors and staff and will continue to work with medical experts to evaluate and update as needed.

Visitors have been required to have their temperature checked at the door, wear masks, practice social distancing and liberally use hand sanitizer readily available throughout the property.