Connecticut’s two resort casinos raked in about 20 percent less in slot revenues in February, where they faced a blizzard and had one less day to make money.
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket on Friday reported slots revenues of $38.5 million, a 24 percent drop from the $50.6 million the casino made in February 2012.
Mohegan Sun in the Uncasville section of Montville on Friday reported slots revenues of $45.4 million, a 19 percent drop from the $55.8 million the casino made in February 2012.
The two Connecticut casinos have experienced steady drops in year-over-year slots revenues for the past five years, but decreases of about 20 percent are larger than usual. In early February, Connecticut was hit by a blizzard, which impacted people’s ability to travel to the casinos. The number also are compared to February 2012, which had an extra day due to leap year.
Mohegan and Foxwoods are required to give 25 percent of their slots revenues to the state government. In February, Mohegan contributed $11.4 million, and Foxwoods contributed $9.8 million.