Mohegan, Foxwoods report strong business in January

Single Sign-On: You can use Facebook account to log in to LasVegasSun.com. (We will use your first and last name from your profile.)
Trusted Commenting: Facebook connected users automatically become trusted commenters.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 | 9:31 a.m.

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Despite a sluggish economy and chilly winter weather, both Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino reported strong net slot wins in January.

Gamblers wagered a combined $1.47 billion at the state's two casinos last month, a 10 percent increase over the same period last year, the casinos said Friday.

The state treasury will receive $29.1 million from the earnings, a provision of the tribes' gaming compacts with the state.

Mohegan Sun, bolstered by an aggressive advertising campaign, pulled in $56.9 million in net slot revenues, an 18 percent increase over January 2002.

"You can see there is still growth here, and that's in a not-so-great economy," said Mitchell Etess, executive vice president of marketing for Mohegan Sun.

But the Uncasville casino was still narrowly outpaced by neighboring Foxwoods Resort Casino, which reported a net slot win of $59.5 million. That total roughly matches January 2002, when the casino reported a $59.1 net slot win.