Connecticut Casinos and Connecticut Gambling

July poker tournament to feature Mohegan Sun's largest guaranteed prize pool

The Summer Showdown Poker Tournament, which begins July 22, will have a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. read more

Mohegan Sun to open storefront office in Mass.

News brief: Officials at the Connecticut casino will open an office in Central Massachusetts to show commitment to building a gambling resort. read more

Foxwoods and MGM Grand see gain in slots

The two Connecticut casinos saw a net gain of $57.5 million in slot machine gaming revenue, a 1.3 percent increase from April 2008. read more

Foxwoods to limit smoking

News brief: Connecticut's governor and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation have agreed on a plan to limit smoking and its effects at Foxwoods. read more

Mohegan Sun revenues fall 16%

News brief: Revenue at the Connecticut casino dropped 16%, but the losses were partially offset by the casino reducing operating expenses. read more

Craigslist killer may have gambling connection

News brief: Philip Markoff was arrested on his way to Foxwoods and may have had unpaid gambling debts. read more

Connecticut casino smoking ban advances

News brief: A legislative committee voted Monday to ban smoking at the state's two Indian casinos. read more

Mohegan Sun hosting six-day poker tournament

The Connecticut casino is hosting a six-day poker tournament in April with a guaranteed prize pool of $700,000. read more

Connecticut casino smoking ban advances

News brief: The state House Public Health Committee wants to ban smoking in the state's two American Indian casinos by 2011. read more

Push for all-night bars in casinos ends

News brief: Officials were looking to allow casinos to serve alcohol 24 hours a day but the push ended after a drunk driving death involving a Mohegan Sun customer. read more