FROM THE ARCHIVE
Conn. casinos take more in slot money
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002

Two tribally-owned casinos in Connecticut reported an increase in slot machine revenue last month.

According to state-released figures, Foxwoods Resort Casino took in $60 million, a 15.5 increase from December 2000. Foxwoods is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

The Mohegan Sun Casino took in $58.5 million, a 36.5 increase. The casino is owned by the Mohegan Tribe.

Per their gaming compacts, the tribes turn over 25 percent of revenue to the state. Last month, the state's share was $29.6 million.

Get the Story:
Slot machine revenue up at casinos (The Norwich Bulletin 1/15)
Santa Was Good To Casinos In December (The New London Day 1/15)
Indian casinos took in $118 million in December (AP 1/15)

Relevant Links:
Foxwoods - http://www.foxwoods.com
Mohegan Sun - http://www.mohegansun.com