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Pequot Woodlands Casino Opens At Foxwoods This Month
The new 50,000-square-foot space constitutes one of Foxwoods' most significant property updates in recent years.
LEDYARD, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino announced it will open a new 50,000-square-foot casino Aug. 29. The Pequot Woodlands Casino will be located in the Grand Pequot Concourse.
It will feature over 430 new slot machines, a 40-seat slot bar named Truth Searcher, 24 table games, a new High Limit Slot room with 130 state-of-the-art machines, a public bar, and a casino cage.
“We are proud to open our Pequot Woodlands Casino, one of the most significant property updates we have made in recent years,” Jason Guyot, president & CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino said in a statement. “This incredible achievement speaks volumes about Foxwoods’ growth and innovation over the past year, as we continue to focus on offering our guests world-class amenities. We are excited for our guests to experience this dynamic new gaming area, right in the heart of the resort.”
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The casino "boasts an elevated, modern look that seamlessly incorporates Pequot-inspired designs and symbols, creating a unique forest-like atmosphere," according to the statement. The casino will include wood-wrapped pillars, cloud-like structures, and a custom-designed carpet that mimics light refracting through trees.
The new Gordon Ramsay restaurant, Hell's Kitchen, opened last month near the casino.
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The opening of the Pequot Woodlands Casino comes as part of Foxwoods' expansion plans, including a new bingo hall and expo hall along with a location of the restaurant Wahlburgers.
In 2025, the Great Wolf Lodge is set to open. Construction on the $300-million, 549-room indoor water-park resort began earlier this year.
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