Foxwoods Introduces Slots 360; A Totally New Concept In Interactive Slot Gaming.Business/Entertainment/Gaming Editors MASHANTUCKET, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2001 Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino is a hotel-casino in Ledyard, Connecticut. It is the largest casino in the world, as measured by floor space for gaming, with 340,000 sq ft (31,587 m²) [1]. The entire resort comprises 4,700,000 sq ft (440,000 m²) of space. unveils an exciting new slots attraction this weekend in the Great Cedar Casino near the Fox Theater. Slots 360 has 267 new slot machines configured in concentric circles around an interactive water feature. At the core of the attraction are 57 slot machines linked to sound, laser light and water special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. that make it truly unique in the gaming industry. Some of the 267 games are exclusive to Foxwoods. The additional slot machines bring the total in operation at Foxwoods to 6,412, more than at any other single casino in the world. "Our new Slots 360 is a 'must-see' attraction and features more excitement, jackpots and fun than can be found in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. or Atlantic City Atlantic City, city (1990 pop. 37,986), Atlantic co., SE N.J., an Atlantic resort and convention center; settled c.1790, inc. 1854. Situated on Absecon Island, a barrier island 10 mi (16. ," said Tony Celona, vice president of Slot Operations. "Many of the games are only available at Foxwoods." The 8,000 square foot space has a ceiling 30 feet high. In the center of the ceiling is a 16'diameter round water-curtain that falls 22' into a basin on a platform 8 feet high that contains numerous fountain effects. The feature uses approximately 8,000 gallons of water for its various displays. In the very center, a large water cannon water cannon n. A truck-mounted apparatus that fires water at high pressure, used especially to disperse crowds or control rioters. water cannon Noun erupts and shoots a gush of water to the ceiling. If the ceiling was not there, the cannon could shoot as high as 90 feet. There are five smaller water cannons ringing the center, five "champagne" fountain jets, and 40 fountain jets capable of sending either "tightropes" or "B-Bs" of water. Forty multicolor lights illuminate the water. Video and multi-color spectrum laser images are projected onto the water curtain from inside the ring. The lasers also will operate when there is no waterfall, similar to a planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. laser light show, with a fog machine A fog machine (also called a smoke machine) is a device which emits a dense vapor that appears similar to fog or smoke. This artificial fog or smoke is known as theatrical smoke and fog within the entertainment industry. producing a mist for the laser to use as a medium. Outside the center platform, there is an intermediate ring of 25 slot machines. In an outer circle are 32 machines, in four banks of eight machines. These machines line a low wall containing leapfrog fountains that shoot slugs of water around the room, similar to fountains at Epcot Center in Florida. Throughout the day, a jackpot on any of the 57 machines will produce a special effects show with the floor to ceiling water curtain, laser lights projection and incredible audio tracks to announce the winning event. Three jackpot-shows are programmed for low-level, medium-level and high-level jackpots. In addition, there is an hourly show that occurs at the top of every hour. The state-of-the-art sound system has 48 speakers and subwoofers. In addition to the fifty-seven linked machines, the remaining 210 machines in the new Slots 360 attraction are a mix of games that include popular models most requested by guests of Foxwoods. "This new slots attraction clearly distinguishes Foxwoods as a unique property in gaming entertainment" said President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Bill Sherlock. "With two new nightclubs for comedy, jazz and dancing opening just across the hall by the end of the year, this is destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to become one of the liveliest areas in our resort casino." Readers of Casino Player magazine awarded Foxwoods Resort Casino 41 First Place Wins in its July "Best of Gaming 2001 Awards" issue. With over 6,400 slot machines and 350 table games, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers gaming in a relaxing atmosphere, live entertainment with headliners from around the world, and fine dining at Mashantucket, the ancestral home The Ancestral Home (Dom Ojczysty) is a political party in Poland, founded after the elections. It is a splinter of the League of Polish Families and led by Piotr Krutul. of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Foxwoods is easily reached via Interstates 95 and 395 and is a short distance from T. F. Green Airport serving Providence, R.I. and Bradley International Airport Coordinates:
serving Hartford, Conn. For more information, visit our web site at www.foxwoods.com or call 1-800-PLAY-BIG. |
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