Spring is here, and color and beauty are sweeping back into Connecticut by the day. Designed to "bring the outdoors in," the almost-ready MGM Grand at Foxwoods will reflect that beauty through its exterior wall of windows when it opens on May 17.       

    To enjoy an amazing view of that natural vista, guests need only stay in one of the 825 guest rooms and suites in the new 30-story property.  The modern and stylish rooms complement the view, but it's doubtful that anyone will spend very much time in them, despite their amenities. With a new casino and four exciting restaurants plus an array of hip retail stores on the concourse, guests will enjoy an experience never before found in Connecticut. 

    And then there's the new theater. Gloria Estefan, Larry the Cable Guy, Rosie O'Donnell, Cyndi Lauper, The Steve Miller Band, Joe Cocker, Sarah Brightman and many others will be among (More)

Lake of Isles opens for the season with special offers

The 2008 golf season is underway at Lake of Isles.  The award winning North and South courses opened April 1 and course conditions are getting better everyday.  Lake of Isles will be running a golf promotion on the North Course during the month of April. Golfers can get two rounds of golf in for the price of one.  The early season rate is $125 per person and golfers who play one round in April will get a complimentary second round to be used during the month.  The all-inclusive golf fee includes 18 holes with a cart, range balls, yardage book, bag tag, divot tool, refreshments and snacks.

    Lake of Isles North Course was recently listed No. 1 in Connecticut for "Best Courses You Can Play" by Golfweek Magazine.  The Rees Jones designed North Course has won numerous national awards (More)

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Foxwoods Resort Casino reports February slot win of $57.5 million

Foxwoods Resort Casino reported to the state Division of Special Revenue a net slot win of $57.5 million for February, a $4.3 million or 7 percent decrease from February 2007.

    The casino's owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, also reported a $14.4 million contribution to the State of Connecticut for February, 2008, increasing to $2.620 billion the amount given to the State since January 1993, when slot machines were introduced at Foxwoods.

    "The slowing economy and the public's decrease in discretionary spending, coupled with the increased competition in the marketplace and inclement weather patterns in the Northeast compared to last year, negatively impacted our slot revenue for the month," said Barry Cregan (More)

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