Massachusetts: Foxwoods seeks to extend last call to compete with Springfield casino
Recently, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission officially voted in favor of allowing the new MGM Resort and Casino to extend its serving hours for alcohol until 4:00 a.m.
Now, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe plans to seek permission to serve alcohol until the early morning hours. On its part, Foxwoods Casino is looking to extend last call until 4:00 a.m. in order to compete with the soon-to-open MGM Casino in Springfield which has already received permission to serve alcohol later.
According to local industry sources, tribal officials have approached Connecticut lawmakers to extend serving hours on the casino floor in order to remain competitive and increase slot revenue and state sales tax. The article states Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun contribute 25 percent of their slot machine winnings to the state of Connecticut.
Under current laws, alcohol service in Connecticut casinos ends at 1:00 a.m. during the week and 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday night. This only applies to drinks served on the casino floor. Restaurants and bars at MGM, which is slated to open on August 24, will still have the last call at 2:00 a.m.
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