Connecticut Casinos Team Up To Steal Gamblers From Atlantic City

Atlantic City used to be, hands down, the top casino gaming destination on the East Coast. That was then, this is now, and now appears to be Connecticut for casino gambling.

The two major resort destinations in Connecticut, both owned by Indian tribes, have joined forces and are hoping to deliver a knockout blow to the AC gaming industry. The Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods have long been rivals, but they now understand they need to join forces to defeat the champ.

The two tribes are joining in a campaign that will place billboards up Interstate 95 in the norther part of New Jersey. The billboards will promote both casinos, with the hopes of convincing New Jersey gamblers to go north instead of south when they want to gamble.

"We are excited to partner with our neighbor, Mohegan Sun, in this historic undertaking," said Michael Speller, President of Mashantucket Pequot Gaming, "We feel the collective amenities we offer to consumers are on par, if not better than any resort destination in the world and we are excited to begin telling the story to consumers in the Northeast."

This is a case of kicking the bully while they are down. Atlantic City casino revenue has dropped by double digits for many months in a row, and the gaming industry in the city is on the rocks. Several big gaming developers have pulled out of projects in AC, and others that were planning on renovating existing casinos, now are not.

The Connecticut casino gambling scene, on the other hand, is growing. The casinos are considered to be among the best in the East, and they have certain amenities, like their world-famous chefs and innovative gaming options, to attract new customers.

July 9, 2009
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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