New England Casinos November
Casino News
From Upscale Italian to Coffee Shop?
We start off New England Casinos November with dining news from the smaller Rhode Island casino, Tiverton Casino & Hotel. The upscale Italian restaurant Trattoria Romana opened with the casino in September 2018. While it raised the small casino’s dining offerings, it didn’t necessarily match the clientele’s needs. It will be replaced soon by The Casino Café & Grille and will serve a traditional American-casual style menu. Patti Doyle, a spokesperson for the casino, said the new restaurant concept reflects customer tastes. Sounds more like a retro move to the “casino coffee shop” found in every casino in Vegas decades ago. Stay tuned for a review by NETG in 2020.
Let’s Make a Deal(er)
A dealer who has worked at MGM Springfield since before it opened has sued the casino, saying he’s been shorted overtime pay. Shawn Connors of Uncasville, Connecticut, also says he was not properly notified that he would be paid a lower “service rate,” rather than the standard minimum wage, because he receives tips. Connors also said in the lawsuit that MGM illegally deducted $300 from his pay for his state gambling license, in violation of state law. In an initiated federal lawsuit, he says he is entitled to more than the approximately $5 per hour that his employer has been paying because he also receives tips. His attorney, Benjamin Knox Steffans, is asking the court to handle the case as a class action, estimating that at least 100 other employees have been paid in the same manner. MGM is yet to respond to the accusations.
Mohegan Sun Bar Americain is all “Flayed “out
Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, conveniently located off the hotel lobby, has celebrated our country’s diverse culinary heritage, inspired by Bobby’s extensive travels throughout America since November 2009. However, Mohegan Sun and Tao Group Hospitality announced last month that TAO Restaurant will take that spot and build a 10,000 square-foot, 300-seat Pan-Asian restaurant to open at Mohegan Sun in 2020. “We are thrilled to introduce TAO Restaurant to guests at Mohegan Sun,” said Ralph Scamardella, Partner/Chef of Tao Group Hospitality. “The TAO brand has become synonymous with great food, elevated cocktails, a vibrant ambience, and overall spectacular setting for any occasion. For these reasons, we believe TAO will be a premiere destination at Mohegan Sun’s flagship property in 2020.”
You can bet on New Hampshire soon
The Granite State has entered contract negotiations with DraftKings and Intralot to provide an array of sports betting services in the state. According to a press release, proposals by DraftKings scored the highest for both online and retail sports books, while Intralot received the highest score for the lottery channel product. According to the Lottery’s Web site, it anticipates final approval for the contracts to take place around Nov. 20. Earlier this month, Gov. Chris Sununu said he expected to place the first bet before the end of the NFL season.
New CEO Takes the reigns of Foxwoods and “the Wonder of it all”
Foxwoods Resort Casino’s new president and chief executive officer knows his casino needs to be all things to all people. John James’s 25-year career in gaming includes stints in Las Vegas and with tribal casinos in Florida and the West as well as chief operating officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California. With declining revenue monthly, James still marvels at Foxwoods’ 9 million square feet of space and the breadth of its offerings — the Tanger Outlets mall; the Monza karting track; the HighFlyer zip line running from the top of The Fox Tower to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center; top-notch Lake of Isles golf course; 2,200 hotel rooms; dozens of restaurants and entertainment venues. “There’s something for everybody to do here,” he said.”Foxwoods may be weathering the Boston-area casino’s impact has to do with “price points.”
MGM lawsuit IS DISMISSED
In August, MGM filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department challenging the approval of a satellite casino in East Windsor. Recently the Interior Departments says MGM’s claims are unfounded. MGM’s lawsuit claims that the approval of the satellite casino which will be a joint venture called MMCT establishes “an unlawful state-conferred monopoly over commercial gaming rights in Connecticut.” Furthermore, the MGM officials believe that the move is a deterrence to transparency and fair competition. The recent push, and corresponding answers in the future are due to MGM’s self admittance that it underestimated patron’s loyalty to the well-known Mega Resorts Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.
Special Events
Foxwoods – Beerfest: Battle of the Brews November 23rd, at 4:00. Tickets are $30 & $60
Foxwoods – Dec 15, 2:00PM – Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl (Property Wide). Tickets are $10. Put on your Santa Hat and enjoy special holiday themed cocktails across 12 bars and restaurants on property and then finish your evening with the final stop at Centrale Fox Tower. It also includes the Ugliest Sweater competition.
Atlantic City November 2019
Casinos thank veterans, Trop kicks off holiday season
Top Gambling Promotions
New England Casinos November
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- Foxwoods – 3x Tier Credits – November 8; & POINTZILLA – November 15 • 10am – 8pmEARN 2X, 3X, OR EVEN 4X FOXWOODS REWARDS POINTS.
- Encore BH – Buffet Specials – (New England Casinos November) Every Monday in November, Red Card members are eligible to receive a Buy One, Get One lunch or dinner voucher at The Buffet. / Red Card member, you can redeem 15 COMPDOLLARS for brunch and lunch or 20 COMPDOLLARS for dinner in The Buffet.
- MGM Springfield – Winning Wonderland – Fill your days with FREEPLAY! Friday, November 1 – Saturday, December 28
- Mohegan Sun – The Point Multiplier King: November 10th – 3X Status Points; November 15th – Double Status & Momentum Points; November 29th – Status Mayhem – The multiplier will randomly change throughout the day from 2X – 5X Status Points; December 1st – DOUBLE Status Points. RELATED POST – Mohegan Sun “Status Mayhem” – A Great Low Roller Promo
- Mohegan Sun – TRIPLE STATUS POINTS – Sunday, October 13th | 6:00am – Midnight
- Oxford Casino Hotel – Earn points, get free buffet. 200 pts Tuesday, 400 pts Thursday and 600 pts Saturday.
- Oxford Casino Hotel – Hero Day Buffet – FREE for all Veterans & Heroes. Monday, November 11th 10:30am to 2:30pm. Regular price for buffet is $12.95 per person
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Looking ahead:
New England Casinos
November and December CONCERT Schedule
New England Casinos November
- Jennie Garth & Tori Spelling Live: A Night To Remember – Nov 15 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 8:00PM
- CONNECTICUT INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW – Nov 15, 16, & 17 at Mohegan Sun Expo Center
- Hozier – Nov 15 at Foxwoods, Grande Theater; 8:00PM
- A Magical Cirque Christmas – Nov 15 at Foxwoods, Grande Theater; 8:00PM
- Boz Scaggs – Nov 15 at Twin River Event Center, 8:00pm
- Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – Nov 16 bat Mohegan Sun Arena, 8:00PM
- Magic Rocks! Illusionist Leon Etienne – Nov 17 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 7:00PM
- Keith Urban, A Concert for Recovery – Nov 17 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:00PM
- The Price Is Right Live! – Nov 20 – 23 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater
- Jay Leno – Nov 22 at Foxwoods, Grande Theater; 8:00PM
- Stephanie Mills – Nov 22 at Twin River Event Center, 8:00pm
- Luke Combs – Nov 22 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30PM
- AIR FORCE RESERVE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME – Nov 23 & 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena
- CES Boxing – Nov 23 at Twin River Event Center, 7:00pm
- A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage – Nov 30 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 1:00PM & 5:00PM
- Celtic Women – Nov 30 at Foxwoods, Grande Theater; 8:00PM
New England Casinos December
- Psychic Medium Matt Fraser – Dec 3 at Plainridge Park Casino, The Loft 6:30PM
- Brian McKnight Season’s Greetings – Dec 5 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 8:00PM
- Lewis Black – Dec 7 at MGM Springfield; 8:00PM
- Bob Marley – Dec 7 at Plainridge Park Casino, The Loft 6:30PM
- CES Championship Boxing Holiday Bash 2019 – Dec 7 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 5:30PM
- A Pentatonix Christmas – Dec 7 & 8 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30PM
- Lindsey Stirling | Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour – Dec 12 at Foxwoods, Grand Theater; 7:00PM
- The Cult – A Sonic Temple – Dec 12 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 8:00PM
- Mariah Carey Christmas – Dec 12 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 8:00PM
- The Jason Bishop Show – Dec 13th at MGM Springfield Armory; 6:30PM & 8:30PM
- O.A.R. – The Mighty Fall Tour – Dec 13 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 8:00PM
- Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live! – Dec 13 at Foxwoods, Grand Theater; 8:00PM
- Jerry Seinfeld – Dec 14 at Foxwoods, Grand Theater; 8:00PM
- Adam Lambert – Dec 15 at Foxwoods, Grand Theater; 7:00PM
- Straight No Chaser – Dec 20 at Encore BH, Picasso Ballroom; 7:30PM
- Strictly Sinatra Presents The Rat Pack Christmas Show – Dec 20 at Twin River Event Center, 8:00pm
- The Clairvoyants – Dec 21 at Foxwoods, Grand Theater; 7:00PM
- Straight No Chaser – Dec 23 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 8:00PM
- Femme It Forward with Monica, Ashanti, Kerri Hilson, Amerie and Lil Mo – Dec 27 at Foxwoods, Fox Theater; 8:00PM
- New England Blackwolves Home Opener – Dec 27 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30PM
New England Casinos
- Connecticut – Foxwoods Resort/Casino and Mohegan Sun Resort/Casino
- Rhode Island – Tiverton Casino Hotel and Twin River Hotel/Casino
- Massachusetts – Plainridge Park Casino & Raceway, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor
- Maine – Oxford Casino and Hollywood Bangor Hotel, Casino & Raceway.
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LINKS to New England Casinos
- Connecticut – Foxwoods Resort/Casino and Mohegan Sun Resort/Casino
- Rhode Island – Tiverton Casino Hotel and Twin River Hotel/Casino
- Massachusetts – Plainridge Park Casino & Raceway, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor
- Maine – Oxford Casino and Hollywood Bangor Hotel, Casino & Raceway.
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