MASHANTUCKET, CT (October 15, 2021) – Foxwoods® Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $31 million for the month of September 2021. This results in a $7.75 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has deposited over $4.4 billion of Foxwoods’ slot revenue directly into the state’s budget fund.

As part of Foxwoods’ invitation for guests to Live Out Loud, the resort casino hosted Drag Binglo on September 18 -- a night full of glow bingo, fabulous drag queen hosts, and a DJ spinning high-energy hits. Hosted by local Connecticut drag superstars Loosey LaDuca and Natalia Fierce, Drag Binglo provided attendees the chance to win over $30,000 in cash and prizes including concert tickets, surprise giveaways and more. 

On September 30, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and DraftKings, Inc. launched retail sports betting at Foxwoods. Players are now able to place bets at the temporary DraftKings Sportsbook at Foxwoods -- located at the Ultimate Race Book in Rainmaker Casino -- in addition to betting kiosks located across the resort. Prior to its opening, Foxwoods hosted two hiring days on September 8 and September 14 to fill a variety of positions including servers, bartenders, restaurant managers and more. Job seekers interested in learning more can visit Foxwoods.com/careers.

As the weather begins to cool, Foxwoods’ entertainment is heating up this fall. Pack your car full of pillows and cozy blankets and experience family-favorite flicks under the stars at Foxwoods’ Night Out At The Drive-In, through the end of October. Or, fall into Foxwoods’ all-star entertainment lineup including performances by iconic crooner John Legend on October 16, comedian Chris Distefano on October 23, an electric ABBA tribute concert on October 30, and don’t miss rockstar John Fogerty coming up on November 13. 

Later this season, Beerfest returns to Foxwoods on November 6. This year’s battle of the brews promises live music, games and delicious food for 21+ guests. Foxwoods will be pouring up a variety of beers, microbrews, ciders, seltzers and specialty cocktails from an array of local breweries, brewpubs and more. To learn more and purchase your tickets, visit Foxwoods.com/Beerfest. 

For more information and to plan your next trip, please visit www.foxwoods.com.

About Foxwoods Resort Casino
As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers guests a premier destination resort experience throughout its six world-class casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels featuring over 2,200 rooms; dining options for all tastes; luxurious spas; award-winning golf; state-of-the-art theaters; Tanger Outlet Mall; conference space for groups of all sizes; and free online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. There is always something new at Foxwoods, most recently the arrival of Foxwoods Extreme Adventures. Adventure knows no limit as guests can zipline or race around on a European-style indoor karting track. Foxwoods Resort Casino truly is The Wonder Of It All, providing a personalized and exciting escape for everyone. Foxwoods, opened in 1992, is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located at one of America’s oldest Indian reservations, Mashantucket, in Southeastern Connecticut.  As pioneers of the Indian Gaming casino industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America’s greatest come-back stories, featured at the Tribe’s world renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest Integrated Resort Casino destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary businesses including a world-class golf course, luxury spa, Pequot Pharmaceutical Network, and Pequot Plus Health Benefit Services.  As one of Connecticut’s highest revenue contributors and largest employers, the Mashantucket Pequots have provided the state more than $4 billion in slot revenue through a first-of-its-kind agreement, established in 1993.  Likewise, the Tribe has contributed hundreds of millions in donations and sponsorships for the benefit of communities and tribes in need, locally and throughout the U.S.