Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Thursday that it is developing a new $85 million casino at its Mashantucket property that will open next summer, the gaming organization’s first major expansion since 2008.
The addition will feature a 50,000-square-foot gaming space with table games and slot machines and a celebrity-chef owned restaurant, Foxwoods said. There will also be a high-limit slot area and a 40-seat bar with slot machines.
The new casino will be in the Grand Ballroom, located in the Grand Pequot area. Construction is set to begin in November.
Other recent expansions include a partnership with Great Wolf Lodge, a high-stakes bingo hall, and dining upgrades. In 2008, Foxwoods opened its second tower, Fox Tower, which features more than 800 guestrooms and suites, a casino, theater and nightclub.
Foxwoods recently partnered with DraftKings for its sports betting and iGaming operations.Â
