Maine’s Casinos 2017 Revenue Presents Different Directions

April 3, 2018April 1, 2018

As reported By Nora Flaherty of HarnessLink Gamblers in Maine spent nearly $54.6 million on slots and table games at the state’s two casinos last year.

Those numbers are from the Gambling Control Board’s annual report out this month. The report also finds that while Oxford Casino made about $2 million more in 2017 than in 2016, Hollywood Casino made about $900,000 less than the year before.

I feel there are many reasons for the disparaging revenue statistics, but the main reason is location, location, location!

Bangor is a quaint DownEast city in south-central Maine. So, what are the things that might make it a destination?

Hollywood Casino, Hotel & Raceway, Bangor Maine

Some say they have the best shopping in Maine with the Bangor Mall, which is so popular that people from all over North America, including Canada, shop there. It has spawned several motels just to service the customers. However, all those hotels don’t seem to have spilled over into stay-cations including the Hollywood Casino. Besides, doesn’t the Outlet Madness area of Kittery entice people from all over New England?
Downtown is a great place to eat, enjoy some night life, and enjoy free concerts and movies. The beer selections, with the increase of craft brewers such as Geaghan Brothers Brewing next to the casino, Masons Brewing, Black Canvas Brewing and Maniacal Brewing are all great additions to SeaDog Brewing right in the Bangor area.
Darlings Waterfront Pavilion has excellent open-air entertainment in the summer, just a brief walk from the casino.
The Penobscot River Walkway is an excellent walking, biking, or running trail that starts in the back of the casino.

But this just isn’t enough it seems. Milton Champion is the executive director of the Gambling Control Board says both casinos made some changes this year. “Oxford Casino added their hotel, and with that hotel addition they’ve also added some gaming floor,” Champion says. “On Hollywood’s side, they’ve actually taken away.”

Hollywood just isn’t close enough to draw from other cities. The driving distance adds to location problems:

Portland, Maine – 1 1/2+ hours
Berlin, New Hampshire – 2 hours+
Quebec, Canada – 3 hours
Montpelier, Vermont – 3 hours+
Boston, MA – 3 hours+

But gamblers have made their way to CT casinos driving longer distances?

Yes, but the end product is quite different. Number of better gaming tables, better video poker, better amenities….the list goes on…will entice people. Bangor and the Hollywood casino isn’t that enticing.

Officials attend the grand opening of the Oxford Casino Hotel on Route 26 on Nov. 9. The 107-room, four-story hotel is attached to Oxford Casino, which opened in 2012 and is owned by Churchill Downs Inc. (Oxford Casino photo)

Oxford on the other hand seems like the little engine that could. Additions along the way – better infrastructure, added hotel (with another new Hampton Inn across the street) a new dining option in the OX Pub, and closer proximity to the cities cited above makes their growth in revenue understandable.

According to Nora Flaherty’s report, “Of the money they took in, Oxford and Hollywood casinos sent $18 million back to the state to use for K-12 education; $5.9 million to the University of Maine system, the state’s community college system, and Maine Maritime Academy; $8.9 million went to the general fund; and $4.4 million went to harness racing purses. That’s among many beneficiaries, including the agricultural fair support fund, which got $1.8 million.

Every Summer, NETG drives up to check out both casinos. It’s always a fun and relaxing trip, and we have more to check on besides the casinos. Something to look forward to.

Binbin

Easter Dining Specials – New England Casinos

March 27, 2018March 26, 2018

This weekend many will be celebrating Easter. Casinos aren’t necessarily the first place to visit for such an important holiday, but New England’s seven casinos offer terrific promotions for this weekend. Check them out below, and as always, contact the casino or restaurant for information and reservations.

MAINE

Hollywood Casino, Hotel & Raceway, Bangor

Easter Brunch: $26.99 , Kids Under 12: $14.99 All your Easter favorites will be on the Brunch Buffet from 9am-3pm on Sunday, April 1st!

Oxford Casino, Oxford

Sunday, April 1, 2018, 9:00am – 4:00pm, $21.95 per person. Delicious breakfast, brunch and dinner items including leg of lamb, ham and turkey carving stations and Easter favorites. Reservations recommended. Call (207) 539-6705

RHODE ISLAND

Twin River Casino, Lincoln, April 5th

Wicked Good Bar & Grill – Easter Specials at 12:00 Noon: Prime Rib Dinner, $20; Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Dinner $15; Classic Carrot Cake $7

MASSACHUSETTS

Plainridge Park Casino

Slack’s Oyster House & Grill – Special Easter Brunch Menu with the regular menu.

CONNECTICUT

Mohegan Sun Casino Resort, Uncasville

Easter Dining Specials

BALLO Italian Restaurant
Grilled lamb chops with English pea risotto, morels and pea shoots ($55)
Regular menu available

Jasper White’s Summer Shack
Featured dish: Jasper’s famous Pan Roasted Lobster

The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Easter Dinner Special: Glazed smoked ham served with mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables ($16)

Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe
16 oz. prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus ($29)

Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Petite Filet with Chimichurri butter, lobster out of the shell with tomato beurre blanc and saffron rice pilaf ($55)

Sushi Koya
Featured dish: Sushi Koya Dinosaur Egg
Spicy tuna wrapped with fresh avocado and topped with tempura crunch and spicy mayo two eggs for $10

Tom’s Urban
Featured item: Urban Mimosa with Infinite Monkey Theorem Sparkling Wine & OJ

Foxwoods Casino Resort, Mashentucket

Easter Dining Specials

ALTA STRADA – Lamb Shank Osso bucco • $42

with Swiss Chard, Cipollini Onions, Truffled Polenta finished with a red wine reduction

Brunch Buffet • 10am – 3pm

CEDARS STEAKHOUSE & OYSTER BAR – Grilled Pesto Colossal Shrimp • $18

Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Garden Greens, Crispy Shaved Onions

Filet Mignon Au Poivre • $65

Black Peppercorn Encrusted with Wild Mushroom Brandy Sauce, Cajun Sea Scallop Skewer, Parmesan & Fresh Chive Risotto, Grilled Asparagus

Bake Stuffed Sole • $55

Sole Stuffed with our own Lump Crab Seafood Stuffing. Lemon Beurre Blance, Garlic Mash Potato, Sauté Green Beans

DAVID BURKE PRIME – Enjoy Easter brunch or dinner at Foxwoods’ Prime steakhouse.

BRUNCH MENU | DINNER MENU

FESTIVAL BUFFET

Carving Station – Grilled Rosemary Leg of Lamb, Beef Prime Rib

International Lines – Roast Cornish Hen, Ham with Butter Rum Sauce, Rock Crab Clusters, Fried Chicken, Roasted Asparagus, Steak Tips

Seafood Station – Sautéed Fresh Mussels, Salmon with Mustard Crust, Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Shrimp, Beer Battered Cod

Italian Station – Bacon, Potato, Chicken, Ricotta Pizza, Shrimp Scampi Risotto, Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Chicken Parm Baked Penne, Meatballs &Sausage Marinara, Rotini Forestiere, Boursin Alfredo & Marinara Sauce

BBQ Station – Carolina Style BBQ Chicken, Grilled Steaks, St. Louis BBQ Ribs, Macaroni & Cheese, Cornbread Stuffing

JUNIOR’S

Grilled Rack of Lamb • $35.95

Served with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Vegetable and Mint Jelly

Roast King Cut Prime Rib • $29.95

Served with Idaho Baked Potato Green Beans Almondine and Horseradish Cream Sauce

Stuffed Atlantic Cod • $29.95

Stuffed with a Lobster, Shrimp and Scallop Stuffing topped with a Lobster Sherry Sauce and Served with Florentine Rice and Vegetables

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese • $25.95

Tender Morsels of Lobster Tossed with our Homemade Mac n Cheese and Topped with a Butter Parmesan Cheddar Cracker Mix

SUGAR FACTORY – Easter Day Brunch • $55 VIEW MENU

VERANDA CAFE – Grilled Rosemary Scented Lamb Chops • $24.99

Red Wine Demi, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Asparagus

VUE 24

Brunch Cobb Salad

Gem lettuce, Eggs, Avocado, VT Grafton Smoked Cheddar, Shrimp, Bacon, Green Goddess Dressing

Smoked Pork Loin

Apricot Brown Sugar Glaze, Brussels Sprouts, Potato Puree, Grain Mustard Pan Gravy

Binbin

Great New England Casino Promotions, Entertainment & Events Still Remain in February

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018

New England Casino Promotions, Entertainment & Events What’s Left in February

There are still great things happening in February at New England’s Casinos. For specific casino details, visit the websites of all seven casinos: Connecticut – Foxwoods Resort/Casino & Mohegan Sun Resort/Casino; Rhode Island – Newport Grand & Twin River Hotel/Casino; Massachusetts – Plainridge Park Casino & Raceway, MGM Springfield & Wynn Boston Harbor; Maine – Oxford Casino & Hollywood Bangor Hotel, Casino & Raceway.

Gambling Promos & Events

MOHEGAN SUN – Uncasville, CT

FAT TIRE FRIDAY at New Belgium Brewing Taproom, Friday, February 23rd 2018 at 4:00pm. A member of the New Belgium team will be available from 7:00pm – 9:00pm with giveaways and samplings

FOREVER YOUNG MONDAYS, until Monday, February 26th 2018. 60+ special dining and retail offers, entertainment and a new free gift every Monday,

POINT MULTIPLIERS – 3X Status multiplier on February 18th, and Double Status, Double Momentum points on February 9th.

STATUS POINT MAYHEM, Friday, March 2nd 2018, 6:00am to Midnight. Status Multipliers throughout the day from 2X to 5X, each to be hit at least twice in the day.

Coming in March – Slam Dunk Giveaway – March 12th – March 15th

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO – Mashantucket, CT

Win a Trip to Las Vegas – Simply play your favorite slots or table games with your Foxwoods Rewards card. EARN ENTRIES | JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 23. For every two (2) Rewards Points earned between January 28 – February 23, you will receive one entry into the drawing. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING | FEBRUARY 24, 8PM

Chinese New Year Parade – Sunday, Feb. 18th at 11:00AM – To Celebrate the Lunar New Year, A Lion Dance Performance will commence throughout property signifying good luck and fortune. The Parade will begin in the Grand Pequot Hotel Lobby, proceed through the Newport Casino, Cedars Square, and the Grand Finale will occur at the Rainmaker Square. “Money Gods” will distribute Lucky Red Envelopes to onlookers along the procession.

High Stakes President’s Day Weekend Mini-Mega Bingo – for more details, click HERE.

Presidents Day Poker Special – February 17-19

Coming in March – ST. PATRICK’S DAY BINGO. ULTIMATE EASTER HOT SEAT, & TUESDAY SLOT TOURNAMENTS

NEWPORT GRAND – Newport, RI

5X Rewards Points every Tuesday in February.

$10,000 Presidents’ Day Sweepstakes – WIN: Monday, February 19 from 12PM – 6PM, 8 winners every ½ hour

TWIN RIVER CASINO – Lincoln, RI

Win a Norwegian Cruise for Two. EARN: February 1 – 22
WIN: Thursdays in February (1, 8, 15 & 22); two drawings every hour from 5pm – 9pm!

HOLLYWOOD BANGOR – Bangor, ME

Jackpot Extravaganza – WIN YOUR SHARE OF $7,500 IN FREE SLOTPLAY. You can earn one ballot for every taxable Jackpot hit of $1,200 or more from now through February 23. Deposit your ballots into the Slot Machine Ballot Drum starting at 3PM on February 23rd. 26 winners will be drawn to win a share of $7,500 in Free SlotPlay. Earn double ballots every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

HopsHouse 99 Trivia Night – All Marquee Rewards members can show off their trivia knowledge to compete for a $100 cash prize for the winning team and also a $50 Hops House 99 Dining Comp for second place and a $25 Hops House 99 Dining Comp for third!

ONGOING PROMOS: “Wicked Numbahs” – Every Friday in February; BIRTHDAY BASH – Fridays 8AM – MIDNIGHT ; MATCH & WIN, Saturdays 3 – 9PM, 50 PLUS REWARDS KIOSK – Every Sunday 1PM – 4PM, and win up to $250 in Free SlotPlay on the Ladies Night Ball Drop Board

OXFORD CASINO – Oxford, ME

BUFFET MADNESS

Presidents Day Buffet, Monday, February 19, 2018, 10:30am – 3:00pm, $12.95 per person,

Prime Rib Buffet, Every Friday from 5:00PM to 10:00PM$21.95 per person

Weekend Breakfast Buffets, Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-Noon. $12.95 per person,

ONGOING PROMOTIONS:Fat Stacks of CASH, 2017 Birthday Bash, SATURDAY – Super 6, SUNDAY – 16X Multiplier TUESDAY – $5 Spaghetti Lunch & 15X Multiplier WEDNESDAY – 15X Multiplier & Seniors Day ,THURSDAY – Missile Madness. Every Thursday. 3:00pm – 8:00pm &– Free Lunch Buffet (100 pts earned),FRIDAY – High 5

PLAINRIDGE PARK CASINO & RACEWAY – Plainville, MA

$75,000 LOVE OF MONEY GIVEAWAY – Earn entries starting January 27th through February 24th for the $75,000 Love of Money Giveaway.

ONGOING PROMOTIONS: PIRATES GOLD, Mondays from 6AM-11:59PM. Earn 500 points and receive a Pirate’s Gold Bonus of $10 to $50 Free SlotPlay, MYSTERYBOX Wednesdays from 3PM-7PM. Earn 500 points on your Marquee Rewards card and claim a gift from 3pm-7pm, P OF DIAMONDS Fridays from 6PM-10PM. Win $100 up to $5,000 Free SlotPlay. 5 winners every hour from 6pm-10pm. If a winner picks the P of Diamonds they receive progressive prize, Play Up To $500 Sign Up Bonus

Sporting Events

February 18th – Mohegan Sun Arena – NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES VS. COLORADO MAMMOTH, special “HUNTER’S BIRTHDAY” Birthday Celebration, 2:00pm

February 23rd – Twin River Event Center – CES Boxing – 7:00pm

March 3rd -5th – Mohegan Sun Arena – AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

March 16th – Mohegan Sun Arena – NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES VS. TORONTO ROCK, 7:30PM

March 23rd – Mohegan Sun Arena – NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES VS. BUFFALO BANDITS, 7:30PM

Entertainment

February 17th – Cole Swindell, at Mohegan Sun Arena; 7:30pm

February 17th – The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 17th – Taylor Dayne, at Mohegan Sun Wolf Den (free) 8:00PM

February 18th – SPINNATO’S MAGIC MATINEE, 5:00pm at Comix Comedy Club, Mohegan Sun

February 18th – John “Dr. Dirty” Valby, 8:00pm at Comix Comedy Club, Mohegan Sun

February 23rd – Lisa Lampanelli at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 23rd – LITTLE BIG TOWN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KACEY MUSGRAVES & MIDLAND, at Mohegan Sun Arena; 7:30pm

February 23rd – Uriah Heep at Mohegan Sun Wolf Den (free) 8:00PM

February 23rd – MIKE GIRARD’S BIG SWINGING THING, 8:00-11:00, by The Loft at Plainridge Park Casino

February 24th – The Dan Band at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 24th – Dropkick Murphys’ Pre-Show Party with Pro Boxing, 3:00pm at Convention Center And Uncas Ballroom, Mohegan Sun

February 24th – Dropkick Murphys – at Mohegan Sun Arena; 7:30pm

February 24th – SPINNATO’S MAGIC MATINEE, 5:00pm at Comix Comedy Club, Mohegan Sun

March 2nd – Weird Al Yankowic at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

March 2nd – Foreigner at the Grand Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

March 2nd – Kid Rock at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30PM

March 3rd & 4th – Human Nature at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00 & 7:00PM

March 8th – Alice Cooper at Mohegan Sun Arena, 8:00PM

March 9th – Chaka Khan at the Twin River Events Center, 8:00pm

March 9 & 10 – The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

March 10 & 11 – Cirque Dreams Revealed, at Mohegan Sun Arena – check for times

March 10 – Stevie Winwood at the Grand Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

March 17th – Jeffrey Osborne at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

March 22nd – Judas Priest at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:00PM

March 24th – Rod Stewart at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30PM

Other casino entertainment venues include:

The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun – Located in the center of the action, in Casino of the Earth, offers full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by headliners. For complete schedule, click HERE.

Hollywood Bangor now offers two venues for live weekend music – 99 Hops House & the Sound Stage. Click Here for schedule.

Newport Grand offers Free shows by Tribute bands almost every weekend. Click HERE for schedule.

Twin River Lighthouse Lounge – right in the middle of the downstairs casino. Shipyard Pub – Upstairs in Non-smoking.

Plainridge Park Casino – the Revolution Lounge offers entertainment on the weekends

Foxwoods – Atrium Lounge – Live bands on the weekend, specialty cocktails and great time.

Two Years Ago

February 12, 2018February 11, 2018

Two years ago, I posted the following article about the changes between 2013 & February, 2016. it’s interesting to see what had happened in that time period, what was expected to happen between then and now, and actually where we stand two years later. So, here is the actual article, with updates as we go. Remember this was originally written in 2016. Enjoy…..

(February 8th 2016) Let’s go back in time first…..

Two years ago in New England.

Two years ago, (2014) it was all about Wynn Everett never happening, Mohegan Sun’s rejection in Palmer or Revere, and MGM Springfield causing concern over traffic, historic buildings, yadda, yadda, yadda…

Last year, (2015) MGM Springfield & Wynn Everett are given casino licenses, but will open two years later. Connecticut looks at the possibility for a third casino, law suits between MGM & CT, and Wynn & Boston’s Mayor Walsh erupt, Rhode Island’s Twin River buys Newport Grand and talks of moving it to Tiverton, while Massachusetts opens its first Casino in Plainville, Mass. only to find disappointment because of declining revenue after its opening. (As we now realize, Plainridge Park has had a series of months with growing revenue. Wynn & Walsh made nice, nice, Twin River Management is progressing through those plans in 2018.)

It’s 2016. Wynn & MGM have begun breaking ground, fewer lawsuits remain, and Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville continues to perform to less than expected (and highly bloated) results. CT is trying to find a location for its third casino, and everything seems to be moving forward to the wonderfully saturated and competitive casino market we know as New England.

But what would the casino industry be like without some turmoil? So, here’s the next chapter of “As The New England Casino Industry Turns.” Recently:

IN MASSACHUSETTS

The Bureau of Indian Affairs officially designated Mashpee Wampanoag lands as a reservation on Friday. In September, the U.S. Department of Interior agreed to take 321 acres of tribe-owned land into trust on its behalf.
Wampanoag Casino in Taunton

But not so fast, a group of Taunton property owners filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday challenging the designation of neighboring land as a Native American reservation, a legal move meant to block a $500 million casino planned for the location, describing the tribe’s plans for a massive casino and hotel complex as “grossly out-of-character” for a quiet residential area. Sound familiar? (i.e., Palmer MA, Tiverton RI) (First Light continues to be stuck in “Legislative Limbo.”)
Then there’s Brockton – you remember that city, don’t you? They’re the ones patiently waiting to find out what Massachusetts and the Mass.Gaming Commission are going to do with the Mashpee proposal in Taunton. The Brockton casino proposal is the only remaining commercial license applicant pursuing a license provided to the southeastern region by the state’s gaming law. If both eventually appear years in the future, it’s said they will be able to “co-exist,” meaning not prosper, not financially aid the state of Massachusetts, and play second fiddle to MGM & Wynn forever. The new lawsuit mentioned above by Taunton could keep the decision in limbo for years. Rush Street Gaming, developer of Brockton’s Casino proposal, won’t stick around that long. (The MGC decided not to award any SE gaming license, with Brockton being the last casino standing, but not getting the award.)

IN CONNECTICUT

A third casino site for a jointly run Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun Casino to compete with MGM Springfield Resort being built across the line in MA, will be decided on later than expected. Now remember, MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut in 2015 alleging that the state had not followed fair policy by giving casino establishments an equal right to bid for a third casino in Connecticut, suggesting partiality to CT’s two “casino” tribes. Recently, The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, ignored by CT and feds, established a business entity with the aim of being allowed to establish a commercial casino within the borders of CT and they remain dedicated to the idea of operating the third CT gambling faculty. Richard Blumenthal, the state’s congressional delegation, have opposed new rules by the BIA that would have made winning federal recognition easier for tribes like the Schaghticokes. In one week, the tribe from Kent, CT was approved and denied, with Connecticut saying their made a “boo-boo.” Maybe MGM Springfield has a point with their lawsuit. (The whole thing was eventually dismissed, leading this blogger to wonder if there is still a political predjudice towards tribal peoples. Ironic that it would be alive and well in New England, you know – Pilgrims, first contact, etc…)

IN RHODE ISLAND

The Battlefield for Casino Supremacy in Rhode Island & Southeast Mass

Twin River Casino, owner of Newport Grand Casino, would ask voters statewide and in Tiverton to decide the fate of the new casino with referendums on the November 2016 ballot. The question would need to pass both statewide and in Tiverton for the casino to be approved. In a Tiverton town meeting, townspeople sounded genuinely split on the issue as they talked about the practicalities and the morality of hosting a gambling venue. (Tiverton and Twin River Casino’s new Hotel is all happening – just r-e-a-l-l-y sloooowwwwwwwly)

IN MAINE

York County, Maine on the Mass & NH borders where the third Casino in Maine is proposed

Hey, is Maine still looking to add a third casino – closer to the Massachusetts border? According to a detailed report in the Bangor Daily News, petition circulators were hired in the state of Maine to gather signatures to try and bring another casino to the state.

Soon after the signature campaign started that circulators began to allege issues that they were hired by the company Harness Racing Jobs Fairnessto gather signatures, promised as much as $10 per signature! The unorthodox campaign to give a Las Vegas gambling developer the sole right to build a York County casino submitted its signatures Monday to put the proposal to Maine voters in November. NETG prediction – referendum? sure…..casino? Nah. (And we were right – twice and no Maine casino in York county.)

So, unless you were gone for the month of January and February (2016), that’s the news to peak your interest. Same issues, just different players.

Binbin

New England Casino Promotions, Entertainment & Events For February

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018

A favorite visit for February Events and Activities in New England is New England Network, New England.com. It is an absolute wealth of information and insight including Travel Directories, Free Guides, a calendar of events, and much more. Podcasts, Yankee Magazine, YankeeTV, and New England links will keep you up to date on all that is New England anytime (or should I say NETime) of the year. Visiting New England? Visit NewEngland.com.

Visiting New England’s Casinos? Curious about casino expansion in our region? Then there’s only one place to go – visit us at NETimeGambling! For specific casino details, visit the websites of all seven casinos: Connecticut – Foxwoods Resort/Casino & Mohegan Sun Resort/Casino; Rhode Island – Newport Grand & Twin River Hotel/Casino; Massachusetts – Plainridge Park Casino & Raceway, MGM Springfield & Wynn Boston Harbor; Maine – Oxford Casino & Hollywood Bangor Hotel, Casino & Raceway.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Watch for separate posts at NETimeGambling the first week of February for the many ways you may show that special person how much you care at your New England Casinos.

Gambling Promos & Events

MOHEGAN SUN – Uncasville, CT

OLYMPUB GAMES 2018 – Celebrate the world’s best competition bar-style in The Olympub Games presented by Mohegan Sun. Gather your team of two and compete in the ultimate series of popular drinking games. DJ entertainment and cash bar available. Games include:Giant Beer Pong, Kan Jam, Oversized Jenga, Cornhole, & Ladderball. For application and more details, click HERE.

MOHEGAN SUN’S BEST IN THE WORLD GIVEAWAY – Thursday, February 1st – Thursday, February 8th. WIN YOUR SHARE OF $10,000 IN CASH. Click here for details.

FAT TIRE FRIDAY at New Belgium Brewing Taproom, Friday, February 9th & 23rd 2018 at 4:00pm. A member of the New Belgium team will be available from 7:00pm – 9:00pm with giveaways and samplings

FOREVER YOUNG MONDAYS, until Monday, February 26th 2018. 60+ special dining and retail offers, entertainment and a new free gift every Monday,

MULTIPLIERS – 3X Status multiplier on February 18th, and Double Status, Double Momentum points on February 9th.

STATUS POINT MAYHEM, Friday, March 2nd 2018, 6:00am to Midnight

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO – Mashantucket, CT

Win a Trip to Las Vegas – Simply play your favorite slots or table games with your Foxwoods Rewards card. EARN ENTRIES | JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 23. For every two (2) Rewards Points earned between January 28 – February 23, you will receive one entry into the drawing. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING | FEBRUARY 24, 8PM

Winter Deep Freeze Poker Challenge, February 5th – 12th – for details, Click HERE

Chinese New Year Parade – Sunday, Feb. 18th at 11:00AM – To Celebrate the Lunar New Year, A Lion Dance Performance will commence throughout property signifying good luck and fortune. The Parade will begin in the Grand Pequot Hotel Lobby, proceed through the Newport Casino, Cedars Square, and the Grand Finale will occur at the Rainmaker Square. “Money Gods” will distribute Lucky Red Envelopes to onlookers along the procession.

High Stakes President’s Day Weekend Mini-Mega Bingo – for more details, click HERE.

Presidents Day Poker Special – February 17-19

26th Anniversary Cake Cutting – Thursday, February 15 • 2:00PM • Grand Pequot Tower Rotunda

NEWPORT GRAND – Newport, RI

5X Rewards Points every Tuesday in February.

$20,000 Free Play Sweepstakes – WIN: Fridays, February 16 from 2PM – 8PM, 8 winners every ½ hour

$10,000 Presidents’ Day Sweepstakes – WIN: Monday, February 19 from 12PM – 6PM, 8 winners every ½ hour

TWIN RIVER CASINO – Lincoln, RI

Extreme Flat Screen Frenzy Returns Over 200 50” Samsung Smart TV’s could be given away. Friday, January 5, 2018 4:00pm. EARN Entries January 1 – 26. WIN: Fridays in January (5, 12, 19 & 26), 4pm – 12am

HOLLYWOOD BANGOR – Bangor, ME

OXFORD CASINO – Oxford, ME

BUFFET MADNESS

Valentine’s Buffet, Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 5:00pm – 9:30pm. $32.95 per person, Featuring carved prime rib, lobster tail, peel and eat shrimp, and decadent desserts. Limited space available.Reservations recommended. Call 207-539-6705.

Presidents Day Buffet, Monday, February 19, 2018, 10:30am – 3:00pm, $12.95 per person,

Prime Rib Buffet, Every Friday from 5:00PM to 10:00PM$21.95 per person

Weekend Breakfast Buffets, Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-Noon. $12.95 per person,

PLAINRIDGE PARK CASINO & RACEWAY – Plainville, MA

$75,000 LOVE OF MONEY GIVEAWAY – Earn entries starting January 27th through February 24th for the $75,000 Love of Money Giveaway.

Earn 100X entries every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
4pm-9pm win $500 up to $1,000 in Free SlotPlay or a finalist seat into the grand finale
Grand Finale Prize 10pm – $25,000 Cash
Second chance drawing 11pm – 50 winners of $250 Free SlotPlay each.

Sporting Events

February 2nd – Twin River Event Center – CES MMA – 7:00pm – Starring World Champion Matt Bessette plus Greg Rebello, Dinis Paiva, Kaline Medeiros and more!

February 3rd – Foxwoods, Fox Theater – Lion Fight Promotions – Muay Thai combat; 7:00PM

February 9th – Mohegan Sun Arena – National Lacrosse League, New England Black Wolves vs. Buffalo Bandits at 7:30pm

February 16th – Mohegan Sun Arena – BELLATOR MMA – A NIGHT OF FIGHTS at 6:30pm

February 18th – Mohegan Sun Arena – NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES VS. COLORADO MAMMOTH, special “HUNTER’S BIRTHDAY” Birthday Celebration, 2:00pm

February 23rd – Twin River Event Center – CES Boxing – 7:00pm

March 3rd -5th – Mohegan Sun Arena – AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Entertainment

Award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville CT

HEADLINERS

February 9th – An Evening of Love, Featuring Brian McKnight, K-Ci & JoJo, Christopher Williams and Al B. Sure; Grand Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 9th – The Recording Company at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 10th – Dwight Yokum at the Fox Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 10th – Riverdance – Grand Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM

February 10th – Juston McKinney at The Loft at Plainridge Park Casino

February 11th – Riverdance – Grand Theater, Foxwoods, 7:00PM

February 11th – SPINNATO’S MAGIC MATINEE, 5:00pm & 8:00 at Comix Comedy Club, Mohegan Sun

February 13th – Romeo Santos – Grand Theater, Foxwoods, 8:00PM