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Schaghticoke Tribal Nation planning on suing Connecticut after being left out of casino planning process

March 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Connecticut, Licenses

On Friday, the Schaghitcoke Tribal Nation chief stated that he plans on suing the state of Connecticut for not being included in a plan to build a third casino in the state. The announcement of the lawsuit by C...

Study shows Fairfield County Connecticut better suited for new casino

Sadonna Price

March 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Connecticut

While eyes seem to be on a new casino to be built in the Greater Hartford area of Connecticut, a recent study by Oxford Economics shows that Fairfield County would actually be able to benefit better financially...

Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino wants to build new casino near the Massachusetts border

Renee Kingsley

February 29, 2016

Casino proposals, Casino expansion projects, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Rhode Island is looking to counter the competition from Massachusetts’s gambling industry by proposing to build a new casino in Tiverton, which is not very far from the Massachusetts’s state border. The Twin Ri...

Real-time slots bonusing program launched at Foxwoods

Kim M

February 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Technology, Casino project updates, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

On March 1st, North America’s largest resort casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, will launch FoxPerx, an exciting new daily slots bonusing program for members of its Foxwood Rewards. Me...

Connecticut tribes rule out one; continue looking at sites for potential casino

Kim M

February 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Connecticut

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One site for a third casino in Connecticut has been eliminated from consideration, according to the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribal chairmen who on Wednesday said they’ll now enter "the next phase of dis...

Connecticut’s new casino could get delayed due to proposed bill that wants a second market analysis

Renee Kingsley

February 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Connecticut, Massachusetts

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MGM Springfield might end up getting unexpected support from Connecticut lawmaker Rep. Chris Perone who is in the process of introducing a new bill that wants a second market study done to get another opinion o...

Connecticut Secretary of State says office error doesn’t provide Schaghticokes with right to create casino: Updated

Sadonna Price

February 11, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Connecticut

The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation applied for the right to create a casino in the state of Connecticut and were seemingly approved only to later find out an error was made and they are not approved. The tribe feel...

Connecticut approval for Schaghticoke Tribe casino license filed in error

Kim M

February 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Connecticut, Licenses

It appears that the announcement on Tuesday night by Schaghticoke Tribal Nation Chief Richard Velky that the tribe had received federal recognition from state officials and therefore entitled to compete for Con...

Foxwoods Resort Casino launches special promotions to celebrate 24-Karat Gold Anniversary

Renee Kingsley

January 27, 2016

Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino News, Connecticut, The Players Lounge

Competition is fierce in the multi-billion dollar U.S. casino industry and many casinos often fold and go out of business in quick time. Foxwoods Resort Casino has stood the test of time and will complete its 2...

Connecticut Attorney General seeks dismissal of MGM casino suit

Kim M

January 6, 2016

Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Tribal Gaming, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Connecticut, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

On Wednesday a motion was filed in federal court by the state attorney general’s office that requests a lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts in August be dismissed. The suit, filed by the developer of a new casino in S...

Connecticut refutes MGM Resorts claims that its casino act favours tribal casinos

Renee Kingsley

January 1, 2016

Casino proposals, Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, Connecticut, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

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MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut in 2015 alleging that the state had not followed fair policy by giving casino establishments an equal right to bid for a third casino in Connecticut....

More delays possible for Connecticut casino

Kim M

December 24, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Connecticut

The decision as to where to locate a casino near the Massachusetts border may be later in 2016 than originally planned for by the states two federally recognized tribes. The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan t...

Opening date for $130M hotel at casino set by Mohegan Tribe

Kim M

December 22, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Connecticut

Part of a long-term expansion plan, the new Earth Hotel tower adjacent to the Mohegan Sun is scheduled to open October 2016. Mohegan tribal chairman Kevin Brown who spoke to reports and state elected officia...

Dec. 15 deadline for new Connecticut casino site delayed by tribes

Kim M

December 13, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Connecticut, Licenses

The decision as to where to locate a casino in Connecticut has been temporarily put off by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes of Connecticut. The two tribes formed MMCT Venture in Connecticut in orde...

New England casinos increase slot machine jackpots due to increasing competition

Sadonna Price

December 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Operators of casinos in the New England area are battling constantly for customers as gambling competition continues to intensify. To try and stay competitive, operators are increasing the number of jackpots av...

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Schaghticoke Tribal Nation planning on suing Connecticut after being left out of casino planning process

Study shows Fairfield County Connecticut better suited for new casino

Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino wants to build new casino near the Massachusetts border

Real-time slots bonusing program launched at Foxwoods

Connecticut tribes rule out one; continue looking at sites for potential casino

Connecticut’s new casino could get delayed due to proposed bill that wants a second market analysis

Connecticut Secretary of State says office error doesn’t provide Schaghticokes with right to create casino: Updated

Connecticut approval for Schaghticoke Tribe casino license filed in error

Foxwoods Resort Casino launches special promotions to celebrate 24-Karat Gold Anniversary

Connecticut Attorney General seeks dismissal of MGM casino suit

Connecticut refutes MGM Resorts claims that its casino act favours tribal casinos

More delays possible for Connecticut casino

Opening date for $130M hotel at casino set by Mohegan Tribe

Dec. 15 deadline for new Connecticut casino site delayed by tribes

New England casinos increase slot machine jackpots due to increasing competition

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