But since then, the casino has experienced a steep decline in slot GGR. August slot win totaled $29.6 million, down 25 percent. September’s haul came in at $27.6 million, a 20 percent decrease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Foxwoods targets an older demographic, which much prefers playing slot machines compared with younger generations. That might be why Foxwoods has come up with the 55+ casino.<\/p>\n
Along with the gaming space being dedicated for those over 55, Foxwoods says a DJ will be spinning the best of the 80s from 8 pm to midnight, and complimentary cocktails for those gambling will be made with Boone’s Farm. Boone’s Farm was a popular alcoholic beverage of choice for Baby Boomers and Generation X during their college days.<\/p>\n
Foxwoods claims since reopening four months ago, the property has proven to guests its commitment to health safety.<\/p>\n
\nFoxwoods continues to hold a positive safety track record driven by guests and team members continually respecting health protocols and maintaining social distancing,” a statement from the resort declared.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Beginning tomorrow, Connecticut is rolling back to Phase 2.1 of its COVID-19 reopening plan. Governor Ned Lamont (D) says the decision is in response to the state seeing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases.<\/p>\n
Restaurants and entertainment venues will be required to close at 9:30 pm nightly. But again, the tribal casinos do not need to adhere — and will not — to that state mandate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, is debuting a casino space reserved for people aged 55 and older. Grocery stores are dedicating times for seniors to shop, so why not a casino? Beginning tomorrow, November 6, one of the five gaming floors of the Rainmaker Casino at Foxwoods will be exclusive to those aged 55 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":154523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18456],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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