Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods Report April Slot Results

16 May 2009

Foxwoods 5 Five Star(R) Service, Paired with All-New Entertainment and Dining Options, Enable Resort to Continue Outpacing the Market

MASHANTUCKET, Conn., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods today reported to the Connecticut State Division of Special Revenue that the property took in a net gain of $57.5 million in slot machine gaming revenue. This amount represents a nominal decrease of 0.8 percent in slot win and an increase of 1.3% in total slot handle compared to April of 2008, bucking the trend in the casino industry as a whole. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the casino's owner, also reported a $14.3 million payment to the State of Connecticut for April of 2009. This contribution increases the total dollar amount given to the State of Connecticut to more than $2.93 billion since January of 1993, when slot machines were first introduced at Foxwoods.

"I am thrilled with our recent results, and proud to see that the enhancements and additional amenities we have added to our property are resonating with our customers," said Michael Speller, President of Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises (MPGE). "I credit our signature Foxwoods Five-Star(R) Service for this, and am confident that all the exciting new dining, entertainment and gaming options will ensure our guests enjoy an unmatched entertainment experience."



The results report comes on the heels of bold new initiatives at Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods. In addition to an ongoing commitment to providing signature Foxwoods Five-Star(R) service standards, fresh and exciting entertainment options and brand new accommodations give patrons even more reason to visit the award-winning property. The resort offers the highest quality gaming entertainment with a sensational lineup of new options including Wide Area Progressive slot machines, six state-of-the-art casinos, "Match the Dealer" side bets at all blackjack tables, as well as "Foxwoods Fun Play" free internet games. The most recent improvement is the addition of twenty four new table games, expanding full-service gaming options in the Great Cedar Casino. Additionally, the property recently added more than 115,000 square feet of meeting space including the latest in technological innovations designed to ensure that the region's meeting industry has access to state of the art business facilities.

Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods' wide array of culinary options will become even more diverse with several new exciting additions on the horizon including: The Scorpion Bar Mexican Cantina, a sultry lounge meets Mexican cantina; Veranda Cafe, a resplendent dining area boasting three new upscale buffet stations, including a "made to order" section; Burke in the Box, a casual burger and grinder concept built on value and freshness; and Dunkin' Donuts, the East Coast's favorite coffee shop. Existing dining selections at the property, including the gourmet four-diamond Paragon restaurant, Alta Strada, Craftsteak, Juniors, Gelato Cafe, David Burke Prime and SHRINE Asian Kitchen, Lounge and Nightclub satisfy the desires of everyone from the casual to the upscale diner.

In addition to the plethora of dining and nightlife selections, Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods boasts first-rate entertainment venues that feature a variety of world-class entertainment options. Upcoming shows include Diana Ross, Yanni, Gloria Estefan, Sting, Big & Rich, and Crosby, Stills and Nash to name just a few.

Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods recently announced several all-star additions to its summer-long entertainment line-up. The resort is proud to present the new stage spectacle "Cirque Illumination," the world renowned Bodies Exhibition, and "Legends in Concert," the longest running tribute show that features live re-creations of yesterday's and today's superstars.

The resort casino also features the Lake of Isles -- two award-winning golf courses that surround a pristine, picturesque lake and offer guests the ultimate golf experience. Voted #1 in the state of Connecticut on Golfweek's 2009 list of "America's Best Courses You Can Play," championship tees stretch more than 7,300 yards with multiple tee locations for golfers of every skill level.

Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods also provides guests with unmatched retail therapy with some of the area's finest stores and boutiques including, Pandora Jewelry and Mac Appeal, selling Apple products.

To round off the experience, Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Nation provides a superlative intellectual and cultural Native American experience with its Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. The 10-year-young museum, which is endorsed by the Smithsonian Institution, includes life-size walk-through dioramas that transport visitors into the past, changing exhibits and live performances of contemporary arts and cultures, providing an engaging experience for all ages.

About Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods

North America's largest casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino(R) is located in the rolling hills of southeastern Connecticut and is easily accessible from Boston, New York, Hartford and Providence. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods features six casinos with more than 7,200 slots, 380 table games, the only WPT World Poker Room(TM) in New England, High Stakes Bingo and Ultimate Race Book. There are 1,416 guest rooms and suites in three hotels, more than 30 restaurants, a luxurious spa, more than 50,000 square feet of premium meeting and event space, 24 retail shops and five entertainment venues, including the 1,400-seat Fox Theatre. Conveniently located adjacent to Foxwoods is Lake of Isles(TM), featuring two, 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Rees Jones and a state-of-the-art Golf Academy. In May 2008, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods(R) debuted, adding 825 luxurious guest rooms, 115,000 square feet of meeting space, a 4,000-seat MGM Grand Theater, 21,000-square-foot spa as well as more dining, retail and gaming facilities, bolstering Foxwoods' preeminence as the East Coast's ultimate casino resort destination. Foxwoods supports responsible gaming, and plays a leadership role in the Connecticut Council of Problem Gambling, of which it was a founding entity. For more information, call 1-800-FOXWOODS or visit www.foxwoods.com.

About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

The Mashantucket Pequots are a native Algonquin people in Southeastern Connecticut having endured centuries of conflict, survival and continuity on and around one of America's oldest Indian reservations, established in 1666. As the first native people within the borders of the continental United States to suffer an attempt of genocidal massacre by Puritan Colonists in 1637, the repatriation of the Pequots is an unprecedented story of restoration exhibited in detail at the Tribe's world-class Museum and Research Center (www.pequotmuseum.org). Today the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation owns the largest resort casino in the world, Foxwoods Resort Casino (www.foxwoods.com), along with several other economic ventures including the Lake of Isles Golf Course (www.lakeofisles.com), a joint-venture partnership establishing the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, and Foxwoods Development Company dedicated to world-class resort development throughout the United States and Caribbean. Altogether, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation remains one of the State of Connecticut's highest tax payers and largest employers. Likewise, the Tribe provides significant financial contributions to state and local non-profit organizations that support neighboring communities.

SOURCE Foxwoods Resort Casino

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