The Grand Pequot Tower Hotel and Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

Foxwoods Resort Casino and The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center are proud to be named the “Best of the Best” in two categories of the 7th Annual Best of Readers' Choice Awards presented by The Day. The Grand Pequot Tower Hotel was named #1 for the Best Hotel, Inn, Bed & Breakfast and The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center was named the Best Museum by The Day readers. Foxwoods was also named a 2021 Best of the Best finalist for Regional Gambling and Casino and Area Attraction, and High Roller Luxury Lanes was named as a finalist for Best Bowling Alley. This award recognizes the best people, places, and businesses in southeastern Connecticut and is voted on by local readers and members of the community. With over 31,000 nominations submitted and more than 177,000 votes cast this year, Foxwoods is honored to be named as one of the leading destinations in the state.

FoxwoodsONLINE

FoxwoodsONLINE, Foxwoods’ free online social casino experience, was honored as a Bronze Stevie Winner in the Achievement in Product Innovation category of the American Business Awards. This award is presented by the Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards, and recognizes achievement in every facet of the workplace. This award reflects Foxwoods’ commitment to delivering innovative and advanced gaming offerings.

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation was honored with the Stella Award Bronze Medal in Best Sustainability Initiative for the Northeast, presented by Northstar Meetings Group. The Stella Awards are the meeting industry’s highest honor, recognizing hotels, convention centers, conference centers, airlines and cruise lines that consistently deliver quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. This award reflects Foxwoods’ commitment to the environment with is improved recycling program.

VUE 24

VUE 24 received the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards “Award of Excellence 2019” for its outstanding wine list. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. Nestled atop the 24th floor of the Grand Pequot Tower, VUE 24 is one of Foxwoods’ signature restaurants with lavish charm and stunning panoramic views.

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman Rodney Butler 

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman Rodney Butler was honored by the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year 2019. The Citizen of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding strides on behalf of the civic and business community. Chairman Butler’s nomination reflects years of devoted service to the entire eastern Connecticut region in his roles as Chairman and Tribal Council Treasurer of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council.

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman Rodney Butler 

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman Rodney Butler was honored as a recipient of the John Kieffer Memorial Award 2019, awarded by the National Indian Gaming Association. Named in honor of the late John Kieffer of the Spokane tribe, recipients of this prestigious award are chosen based on their embodiment of NIGA's mission of protecting and preserving the welfare of tribes striving for self-sufficiency through gaming enterprises in Indian Countries. This honor reflects Chairman Butler’s outstanding leadership during his tenure on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council.

Lake of Isles

Lake of Isles, Foxwoods’ premier golf course, was ranked on Golfweek’s 2019 list of Top 200 Resort Courses. Every year, Golfweek’s elite team of 850 course raters surveys more than 3,600 courses and grades each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek’s 10 strict standards of evaluation. Lake of Isles is a 36-hole Rees Jones-designed golf club that challenges players with over 7,300 yards of manicured fairways and greens.

The Grand Pequot Tower and The Fox Tower

Both the Grand Pequot Tower and The Fox Tower were named a Four Diamond Hotels by AAA. The AAA Diamond Program recognizes the upper echelon of hotels and just 6.3 percent of the more than 27,000 AAA Inspected & Approved hotels make the Four Diamond list. The Grand Pequot Tower features an exquisitely appointed lobby and twenty-three stories of deluxe rooms and suites. The Fox Tower boasts modern design, beautifully appointed rooms and an ever-accommodating team.

Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods, VUE 24, HighFlyer Zipline, and G Spa

Several Foxwoods establishments were named in the Connecticut Magazine Best of Connecticut 2019 list in the fun and leisure category. The Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods, with over 70 world-class outlet stores, were awarded best shopping; VUE 24, one of Foxwoods’ premiere restaurants, was awarded best fine dining; HighFlyer Zipline, a 60-mile per hour, 3,750-foot-long thrill ride above the Mashantucket forest, was awarded best new experience; and G Spa, one of Foxwoods’ indulgent and tranquil spas, was awarded best spa.

Bryan Hayes, Foxwoods’ Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations

Bryan Hayes, Foxwoods’ senior vice president of gaming operations, was honored as an Emerging Leader of Gaming 40 Under 40 award winner, presented by Global Gaming Business and The Innovation Group. The ELG 40 Under 40 honors 40 rising stars in the gaming industry who have gone above and beyond for their respective organizations. This award not only reflects Bryan’s unparalleled leadership during his 15 year career at Foxwoods but also his dedication to improving the resort’s financial and operational initiatives.

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Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation was honored by the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut as the Corporate Sponsor of the Year for the 2019-2020 United Way Campaign. The Corporate Sponsor of the Year award is presented annually to a an organization who has made outstanding contributions to the community. Foxwoods’ honor reflects our longstanding partnership with United Way to donate both time and contributions, sponsor events, volunteer and engage with the community.

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Foxwoods was recognized by Strictly Slots Magazine as part of their “Best of Slots Awards 2019,” the publication’s annual review of the best casinos for slots across the country. As North America’s largest resort destination with 340,000 square feet of world-class gaming space including 3,400 slots, Foxwoods earned No. 1 spots for Best Reel Slots, Best Penny Slots, Best 50-cent Slots, Best Dollar Slots, Best $5+ Slots and Best Slot Club Promotions. Experience our award-winning slot club promotions for yourself as a Foxwoods Rewards member, allowing you to earn points every time you play to gain access to special events, discounts and promotions.

Foxwoods Resort Casino & Lake of Isles

Both Foxwoods Resort Casino and Lake of Isles were named in the WeddingWire 2020 Couples' Choice Awards® list of top venues in Connecticut. The awards, which are determined by couples’ reviews on WeddingWire, recognize local wedding vendors who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Foxwoods Resort Casino offers an array of all-inclusive packages to choose from along with a well-trained team of dedicated staff members and various venues, services and accommodations to choose from. Across the street from Foxwoods, Lake of Isles provides a stunning waterfront wedding venue accompanied by a skilled event coordinator, expert catering team and a range of services to ensure every couple has the wedding of their dreams.

Anika Howard, Foxwoods’ Vice President of Digital Marketing and Branding

Anika Howard, Foxwoods’ vice president of digital marketing and branding, was honored as one of the ten Most Influential Women in 2020, presented by iGaming Business. The iGB Most Influential Women list honors women in the gaming industry who have made significant contributions to the gaming industry as a whole. This award not only reflects Anika’s influence on the industry, but her unparalleled role as a leader at Foxwoods and champion of diversity.

Foxwoods Resort Casino was honored to win platinum in the 2023 TITAN Business Awards for it's commitment to hospitality. Additionally, this recognition highlights Foxwoods Resort Casino's dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences and fostering a welcoming atmosphere. The platinum award underscores the resort's ongoing efforts to excel in the hospitality industry and exceed the expectations of its patrons.