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Foxwoods reports February 2019 slot revenue16 March 2019(PRESS RELEASE) -- Foxwoods Resort Casino has reported slot revenue of $34.2 million for the month of February 2019. This figure is down 8% compared to $37.1 million in February of 2018. Handle for the month was $411.5 million, down 7.7% from the $445.9 million wagered in the same month in 2018. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has infused over $4 billion of Foxwoods’ slot revenue into the Connecticut state economy through the Mashantucket Pequot Fund, supporting much-needed programs and services throughout Connecticut. Foxwoods’ contribution to the state in February 2019 is $8.5 million. February will forever remain a special month for Foxwoods as the resort casino celebrated its 27th anniversary. The festivities kicked off with the annual cake cutting ceremony and traditional entertainment from the Little Fox Dance Troupe as well as Miss Mashantucket Fatia Rickerson and Althnageebah Myles and the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Resources Department staff singers. Being a Foxwoods Rewards Members has its perks. Rewards cardholders were treated to an exciting $25,000 slot tournament last month with the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash prizes up to $10,000 simply for playing their favorite slot games. Last month’s entertainment lineup had guests in stitches with performances by A-list comedians like Steve Martin and Martin Short, Jim Gaffigan, Aziz Ansari and more. Musical guests included the melodic Sarah Brightman, powerhouse vocalist Toni Braxton and country ballad singer Brett Young, among many more. March started on a hot streak with the Big Papi $300,000 Blackjack Tournament! Guests were invited to hit the blackjack tables for the chance to win a grand prize of $250,000, as well as an additional $34,000 if they played the winning hand, which was dealt by David Ortiz himself! St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here, and Foxwoods is celebrating with their 5th annual Shamrocked Pub Crawl on 17 March. For just $10, guests 21+ can enjoy a fun-filled pub crawl throughout the property which features beverage specials and discounts on food at participating locations throughout the resort. Plus, all pub crawl guests will have a chance to win great prizes including Foxwoods show tickets. This month’s star-studded entertainment lineup features fan-favorite acts like America's Got Talent season 12 award winner Darci Lynne, comedy legend Kathleen Madigan, social media influencer extraordinaire Claudia Oshry of Girl with No Job, music icons Weezer and many more. |