KEY TAKEAWAYS
Connecticut’s casino scene centers on two large tribal-owned resorts in the southeastern corner of the state: Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket and Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. Both combine casino floors with hotels, restaurants, spas, entertainment and live poker rooms, and both require guests to be at least 21 to gamble. This guide explains what each resort offers, how they compare on verifiable points such as slot counts, hotel rooms and poker hours, and what a visitor should plan for. Every figure comes from the resorts’ own pages, is current as of October 2026, and can change, so confirm details on the official sites before you travel.
Connecticut Casinos at a Glance
Foxwoods opened on February 15, 1992, at 350 Trolley Line Boulevard in Mashantucket, reached from Exit 92 off I-95 in Ledyard. Its fact sheet describes it as owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and places it about 2.5 hours from New York City and less than two hours from Boston. Foxwoods is the older of the two resorts and spreads its gaming across several connected casinos.
Mohegan Sun opened on October 12, 1996, at One Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville, on 185 acres along the Thames River, roughly one mile from the junction of I-395 and Connecticut Route 2A. The resort’s fact sheet describes more than 300,000 square feet of gaming space and says the property is within easy reach of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence.
Both are tribal casinos, meaning they operate on land held by a federally recognized tribe. For a broader explanation of how that works for visitors, see the guide linked in the related section below. As of October 2026, both resorts state that their casino floors are non-smoking, with designated outdoor smoking areas, and both set the casino gambling age at 21.
| Point | Foxwoods | Mohegan Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Opened | February 15, 1992 | October 12, 1996 |
| Town | Mashantucket | Uncasville |
| Casino gambling age | 21 | 21 |
| Hotel rooms (official figures) | About 2,000 across three hotels | 1,600 rooms plus 200+ suites in two towers |
Figures as of October 2026 from each resort’s official fact sheet.
What Is Inside Each Resort
Foxwoods offers slots, table games, bingo and a poker room under one roof. Its play page cites over 3,200 slot machines and more than 175 tables across 22 game varieties, while its FAQ cites over 3,400 slots and its fact sheet lists about 3,500 slots and 250 tables. The counts differ by page, which is common as machines are added and removed. High-limit slot and table areas exist in several of its casinos, and the resort has an on-site retail sportsbook and a bingo hall.
The Foxwoods poker room moved into The Fox Tower and held its grand opening on September 9, 2025. Its press release lists automated sign-up kiosks and 37 high-definition TVs. The room’s posted hours are 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and the room also posts recurring tournaments and weekend high-hand promotions on its site.
Mohegan Sun’s fact sheet lists nearly 4,000 slot machines, more than 300 table games and a 33-table poker room in Casino of the Earth. The poker room is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m., with last hands called at 3:30 a.m. Its posted rules include hold’em played nine-handed, the first buy-in made at the cage, and a call-in list that opens at 10 a.m. The room also posts a bad beat jackpot and daily tournaments.
Beyond the gaming, Mohegan Sun lists about 40 restaurants and food outlets, two spas, a 10,000-seat arena and a 350-seat venue called the Wolf Den. Foxwoods lists a range of attractions including a zipline, bowling lanes and a museum. Non-gambling companions will find plenty to do at both, which matters if only part of the group plans to play.
Planning a Connecticut Casino Trip
Driving is the usual way to arrive, since both resorts are reached by highway. Foxwoods sits off I-95 and Mohegan Sun near I-395. The two are in the same part of the state, so a trip can include both, though most visitors choose one base and visit the other for a day. Check each resort’s page for current parking details and any fees.
Book a room directly through the resort’s official reservations page and compare the final price including taxes and any fees. Event nights and poker schedules can change what is available. Because hotel rates and event dates change, always rely on the live booking page rather than a figure in an article.
Set a gambling budget before you leave and divide it by the number of sessions you plan to play. The example below is hypothetical.
Where: the gambling budget is the total you decided to spend on play, and the number of sessions is how many separate times you plan to play. Suppose a traveler sets aside $300 for two days with two sessions each day: 300 ÷ 4 = $75 per session. Treat gambling as paid entertainment, and stop when the session budget is spent.
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Compared
The comparison below uses only figures each resort publishes, so the criteria are explicit. Neither resort is ranked here, because the right choice depends on what a visitor wants, such as poker hours, hotel size or the style of the property.
| Criterion (as of October 2026) | Foxwoods | Mohegan Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Slot machines | 3,200 to 3,500, depending on the page | Nearly 4,000 |
| Table games | 175+ to 250, depending on the page | More than 300 |
| Poker room hours | 8 a.m.–2 a.m. Sun–Thu; 8 a.m.–4 a.m. Fri–Sat | 9 a.m.–4 a.m. daily |
| Poker room location | The Fox Tower | Casino of the Earth |
| Hotels | Three hotels | Two towers (Sky and Earth) |
| Players club | Foxwoods Rewards | Momentum |
On raw counts, Mohegan Sun lists more slots and tables, while Foxwoods lists more hotel rooms in total. For late-night poker, Mohegan Sun’s room posts the same 4 a.m. close every day, whereas Foxwoods closes at 2 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights. These are posted hours that can change, so check the poker pages before planning a session.
Rules, Tips and Common Mistakes
Bring valid government-issued photo ID, since both resorts enforce the age limit, and Mohegan Sun asks for valid identification to join its players club and to claim poker promotion prizes. Foxwoods adds that on the day a guest turns 21, the casino floor cannot be entered until 6 a.m. Foxwoods sets the bingo age at 18, while casino games are 21.
A common mistake is assuming a counts or hours figure from an old article is still right. Joining the players club early lets the resort track your play, and Mohegan Sun explains that its rewards depend on average bet and length of play. For a plain-language explanation of how that works, see the comps guide linked below.
Another mistake is overlooking smoking rules and payment practices. Mohegan Sun notes a cigar bar and limited smoking accommodations in the Sky Hotel Tower, while Foxwoods lists specific outdoor patios. Keep a written budget and cash plan, avoid chasing losses, and leave the card room or floor when the session budget is gone. Never try to work around age or ID checks.
Quick Facts
| Fact (as of October 2026) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Foxwoods address | 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338 |
| Mohegan Sun address | One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 |
| Casino gambling age | 21 at both resorts |
| Foxwoods bingo age | 18 |
| Smoking | Both state a non-smoking casino floor with designated areas |
| Poker rooms | Both resorts have live poker rooms |
Hours, game counts, minimums and fees change. Confirm every detail on the resort’s official website before you go.
Related Guides
To understand how these resorts are owned and why the rules can differ from commercial casinos, read Tribal Casinos Explained: A Visitor’s Guide. Before you enroll in a rewards program, How Casino Comps and Players Clubs Work covers tracked play and theoretical loss in plain terms.
If you are weighing a Northeast casino trip against another regional destination, Atlantic City Casinos: A Guide for First-Time Visitors offers a comparison point with a very different, boardwalk-style setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
- Foxwoods Resort Casino — FAQs (accessed October 2026)
- Foxwoods Resort Casino — Play (accessed October 2026)
- Foxwoods Resort Casino — Poker (accessed October 2026)
- Foxwoods Resort Casino — Property Fact Sheet (accessed October 2026)
- Foxwoods Resort Casino — New Poker Room press release, August 29, 2025 (accessed October 2026)
- Mohegan Sun — FAQ Gaming (accessed October 2026)
- Mohegan Sun — Poker Tournaments & Games (accessed October 2026)
- Mohegan Sun — Fact Sheet, March 2026 (accessed October 2026)
- Foxwoods Resort Casino — FAQs (accessed October 2026)
