Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Gaming Commission News

15 Mar 2023
This results in a $7 million payment to Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s long-standing slot revenue contribution deal.
24 Feb 2023
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation selected the golf, sports, and entertainment company for its experience in working with other tribal nations.
25 Jan 2023
This results in a $7.6 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s long-standing slot revenue contribution deal.
29 Apr 2020
Connecticut casino says it is "focused on a strategic reopening plan which will take into consideration safe and social distancing guidelines."
13 Mar 2020
The Connecticut resort casino is cancelling or postponing all scheduled shows through March 23 and will temporarily close its High Stakes Bingo Hall and Rainmaker Buffet.
1 Oct 2018
The Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administration at Foxwoods Resort Casino was chose as the Great Women of Gaming Award’s Service Star recipient.
20 Jun 2018
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) and Foxwoods Resort Casino announce with great sadness, the unexpected passing of President and CEO Felix Rappaport.
13 Feb 2012
The recession has forced tribes from New Mexico, California and Connecticut to either default on millions of dollars in debt or to refinance their bonds.
17 May 2010
Tribal Chairman suggests lowering gambling age in response to neighbouring states competitive advantage.
22 Dec 2008
News brief: Two hundred eighty-six employees indicated they would accept a severance package the Tribal Council offered two weeks ago.
14 Aug 2008
News Brief: Moody's Investors Service released a report Wednesday that says American Indian gaming enterprises are not immune from the nation's economic downturn.
26 Oct 2007
News Brief: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's political action committee and employees of Foxwoods Resort and Casino already have a favorite for the next election: Sen. Chris Dodd.
15 Aug 2007
News Brief: The Mashantucket Pequots' plans to diversify tribal holdings beyond gaming are coming to fruition with the development of resort-style projects in St. Croix and the Bahamas.
31 Jul 2007
News Brief: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino are looking for housing solutions to accommodate the casino's growing workforce.
3 Jan 2007
News Brief: The Mashantucket Pequot tribal chairman said this morning that the tribe-owned Foxwoods Resort Casino cares about its employees.
14 Jul 2006
News Brief: According to the project manager for the redevelopment of the Broadwater Hotel site, Foxwoods Development Co. has not pulled out of its deal to build a casino there.