By John Christoffersen
New Haven, Connecticut (AP)
Mohegan Sun, already one of the largest gambling facilities in the world, opened a new casino Agu. 29 even as the industry struggles to draw customers amid a weak economy and high gas prices.
The 64,000-square-foot Casino of the Wind includes a 42-table poker room, more than 650 slot machines and 28 table games. The new space is the first phase of Mohegan Sun’s $925 million expansion, which will include a 920-room hotel and more stores and restaurants when finished in 2010.
New Haven, Connecticut (AP)
Mohegan Sun, already one of the largest gambling facilities in the world, opened a new casino Agu. 29 even as the industry struggles to draw customers amid a weak economy and high gas prices.
The 64,000-square-foot Casino of the Wind includes a 42-table poker room, more than 650 slot machines and 28 table games. The new space is the first phase of Mohegan Sun’s $925 million expansion, which will include a 920-room hotel and more stores and restaurants when finished in 2010.