The Pequot and Mohegan Tribes were one tribe, but war with colonists, differences with other tribes, and different tribal and colonial alliances caused a split that continues to this day. Over 250 years later, a bingo hall in 1985 began the history of gaming in New England.
A quick little history lesson:
1992 - first New England Casino as Foxwoods opens its doors in Mashentucket, CT
1992 - Rhode Island approves VLT gaming machines (classII) at Lincoln Greyhound Park & Newport Jai Alai
1996 - the Mohegan Tribe opens the second NE casino in Uncasville, CT
2005 - Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway opens in Bangor, Maine
2007 - Lincoln Greyhound Park turns into Twin River Casino with class III gaming; Newport soon follows
2008 - MGM joins Foxwoods with additional hotel / casino
2011 - MA legislature approves construction of 3 casinos
2012 - Oxford Casino opens in Oxford, Maine
2016 - MA casinos to open
I should mention that casino gambling found a home in the 1800's in Newport, Rhode Island, not to mention the numerous greyhound & horse tracks, paramutuel parlors, and Jai alai frontons in Milford & Hartford CT, and Newport, RI.
I just returned from Vegas. The time is right to get this blog going. New England gaming is growing and there is much to share.
Until next time, may all your flushes be Royal!
Binbin
