Foxwoods Resort Casino Announces Two-Week Closure

MASHANTUCKET, Conn., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After careful consideration and evaluation, and in alignment with the state's mandate to minimize the risks and impacts of COVID-19, Foxwoods Resort Casino will voluntarily close for two weeks beginning tomorrow, March 17 at 8:00 p.m.

For over 28 years, we have proudly operated Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe has been relentlessly committed to our team members, and contributing to our local community and the state of Connecticut. Protecting our loyal guests, team members, Tribal members and partners is our top priority, maintaining a safe, secure and healthy environment for all.

After careful consideration and evaluation, effective 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Foxwoods Resort Casino will voluntarily close to the public for two weeks in alignment with the state's mandate to minimize the risks and impacts of COVID-19. We will make every effort to ensure this process is streamlined and timely, working with our current in-house guests, team members and tenants to ensure a seamless closure. 

As part of the transition, Foxwoods team members across all business properties will be furloughed for two weeks. During this timeframe, team members can utilize benefit time, with all benefits remaining in place. Hourly team members will be able to apply for the Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund. Those not impacted by the furlough will include a reduced team from facilities, security, communications and leadership.

We will constantly evaluate the rapidly changing situation and communicate updates as they happen. Our dedicated landing page will remain the best source for the latest property updates: www.foxwoods.com/coronavirus. 

Our number one priority is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We look forward to reopening Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Wonder of It All.  

From all of us at Foxwoods Resort Casino, be well and stay safe.

About Foxwoods Resort Casino
As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers guests a premier destination resort experience throughout its five world-class casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels featuring over 2,200 rooms; dining options for all tastes; luxurious spas; award-winning golf; state-of-the-art theaters; Tanger Outlet Mall; conference space for groups of all sizes; and free online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. There is always something new at Foxwoods, most recently the arrival of Foxwoods Extreme Adventures. Adventure knows no limit as guests can zipline or race around on a European-style indoor karting track. Foxwoods Resort Casino truly is The Wonder Of It All, providing a personalized and exciting escape for everyone. Foxwoods, opened in 1992, is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located at one of America's oldest Indian reservations, Mashantucket, in Southeastern Connecticut.  As pioneers of the Indian Gaming casino industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America's greatest come-back stories, featured at the Tribe's world renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest Integrated Resort Casino destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary businesses including a world-class golf course, luxury spa, Pequot Pharmaceutical Network, and Pequot Plus Health Benefit Services.  As one of Connecticut's highest revenue contributors and largest employers, the Mashantucket Pequots have provided the state more than $4 billion in slot revenue through a first-of-its-kind agreement, established in 1993.  Likewise, the Tribe has contributed hundreds of millions in donations and sponsorships for the benefit of communities and tribes in need, locally and throughout the U.S.

Media Contact:
Adam Jalbert
Foxwoods Resort Casino
860.312.3286
publicrelations@foxwoods.com

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SOURCE Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council