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Guests of Mohegan Sun in Connecticut were the first in the world to enjoy exciting IGT slot games on more than 20 of the eye-catching PeakSlant32 cabinets.

The Connecticut casino is reporting slot revenue of $27.6 million for the month of September 2020. This results in a $6.9 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut.

The Connecticut venue reopens 15 October with a rebrand, and will now feature live music entertainment every weekend and expanded gaming offerings.

In response to the increased COVID-19 infection rate across eastern Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino announced that it will continue to operate at 25% capacity, as it has since reopening in June.

In this elevated role, Dan Webster will oversee and implement strategies for various departments, including Engineering, Transportation, Food & Beverage, Hotel, Environmental Services and Security.

For the third year running Mohegan Sun was voted “Best Casino Hotel,” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving the number one spot in the category, along with top rankings in “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Player’s Club”.

Kim Notot will take the lead on all marketing efforts, including overseeing Mohegan Sun’s Player’s Club, VIP Services, Hotel Sales & Marketing, Hotel Yielding, Database Marketing, Sponsorship, Bus Marketing and Special Events.

The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $29.6 million for the month of August. This mark is down from the $30.5 million number posted in July.

New Level Radio supplies on-property music, messaging and video programming to more than 60 businesses across 21 U.S. states with a large number of casino properties.

With 150,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, the Connecticut property has plenty of room for physical distancing while allowing guests to safely reconnect for in-person events in line with local guidance.

The Bingo Hall, which will operate at a capacity reduced by 70%, will be open seven days a week with morning and evening sessions at the Connecticut casino resort.

Kevin Lowry's promotion will make him responsible for finance, gaming, cashiering, tenant and retail operations at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment's flagship property.

Fox Tower Hotel, along with High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Sports Lounge and Italian restaurant Caputo Trattoria, are opening their doors at the Connecticut casino, all with new safety measures in place.

Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $30.5 million for the month of July 2020. The Connecticut resort continues to see positive feedback from guests and team members on its extensive safety measures.

Six Winners venues have reopened while six others remain closed until further notice. Two of the company's properties have closed permanently.

The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $33.6 million for the month of June 2020. This figure is down 4.9% compared to $35.3 million in June of 2019.

The expansion includes the recent reintroduction of Stony Creek Brewery, which opened on 24 June, as well as Rainmaker Casino, Great Cedar Hotel, Atrium Bar and VR experiences, which will open on Friday, 3 July.

Kicking off 2 July, Night Out at the Drive-In will present one feature film per night Thursday-Sunday in July and August, and Friday-Sunday in September and October at the Connecticut resort.

Popular stops like BALLO Italian Restaurant, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Race Book and Comix Roadhouse all return this week.

The resort has moved to the next phase of its reopening plan with the reintroduction of The Fox Tower Casino, six in-restaurant dining outlets, additional hotel capacity and more.