The Figure You Will See Most Often
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut is documented in publicly published reference sources as having more than 5,500 slot machines. That is the number most readers will encounter when they search for the slot count, and it is the figure this article uses as its anchor.
The 5,500 figure is a point-in-time record, not a live count. Casinos move machines on and off the floor, retire older cabinets, add new banks, and reconfigure sections during renovations. Any published number is therefore best read as a documented snapshot rather than a guarantee of what is on the floor on a particular day.
Foxwoods opened in 1992 and is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation on their reservation. The resort covers 9,000,000 square feet and includes six casinos, according to the same published reference sources.
What the 5,500 Figure Represents
The documented figure describes slot machines specifically. It does not state whether electronic table games, video poker terminals, or other electronic gaming devices are counted within that total or listed separately. Different properties and different reference sources use different counting conventions, which is one reason two publications can report slightly different numbers for the same venue.
The same sources document more than 250 gaming tables for blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. That table count is separate from the slot machine figure.
| Facility measure | Documented figure | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|
| Slot machines | 5,500 | Slot machines, per published reference sources |
| Gaming tables | More than 250 | Blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker tables |
| Hotel rooms | 2,228 | Two hotel towers combined |
| Total resort area | 9,000,000 sq ft | Entire resort footprint, including six casinos |
Each of these figures comes from publicly published reference sources and describes a documented point in time. Properties are rebuilt and expanded, so the figures are revised as changes occur.
Why Slot Counts Are Hard to Compare
Slot machine counts are not always comparable across venues because the counting conventions differ. One property may count every physical cabinet, while another may count player positions. A machine with two screens and two independent player stations might be counted as one unit or two.
Electronic table games add another layer of ambiguity. Some venues include electronic roulette or electronic blackjack terminals in their slot count; others list them under table games or as a separate category entirely. Without knowing the convention behind a published number, two figures cannot be placed side by side as though they measured the same thing.
For Foxwoods specifically, the published reference sources do not state whether the 5,500 figure includes or excludes electronic table games. That distinction is not documented in the material this article draws on, so it is not a question this article can resolve.
Where the Venue Sits
Foxwoods is located in Ledyard, Connecticut, on the reservation of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Its documented coordinates place it in southeastern Connecticut, inland from the coast and roughly northeast of New London.
The venue is a fixed point, which means the most useful way to understand its position is through straight-line distances to other documented locations. Straight-line distance is a great-circle measurement, not a road measurement. Driving distance is always longer, and this article does not publish road mileage.
| Reference point | Distance from Foxwoods | Measurement type |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 118.9 miles | Straight-line (great-circle) |
| Boston | 76.8 miles | Straight-line (great-circle) |
| Philadelphia | 198.0 miles | Straight-line (great-circle) |
| Atlantic City | 195.2 miles | Straight-line (great-circle) |
| Toronto | 406.5 miles | Straight-line (great-circle) |
| Washington DC | 320.5 miles | Straight-line (great-circle) |
These figures are straight-line measurements between documented coordinates. They tell a reader how far away the venue is in absolute terms, not how long a drive will take or which route to follow. Anyone planning a trip should measure from their own starting point and confirm road distance through a mapping tool.
The Other Documented Facility Figures
Foxwoods has two hotel towers with a combined total of 2,228 hotel rooms. That figure appears in the same published reference sources as the slot count and carries the same point-in-time caveat.
The resort's original tower, Great Cedar, opened in 1992. A second tower, the Grand Pequot Tower, opened in 1997. A third opened in 2008 as the MGM Grand, though MGM Mirage split from Foxwoods in late 2013. The property has continued to operate under the Foxwoods name.
At one documented point, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods section included 53 table games, 1,400 slot machines, and 825 hotel rooms and suites. That figure describes a subsection of the property during a specific period and is not the resort-wide slot count.
What to Confirm Before You Go
Slot machine counts, table game availability, and floor configuration all change as a property renovates and rebalances its gaming floor. The authoritative current answer for Foxwoods lives with the property itself.
Before travelling, check the venue's own published materials for the current gaming floor description. Guest services at the property can also confirm what is currently on the floor, though the answer may still be approximate because machines move frequently.
If the specific number matters to you, confirm it close to your travel date. A figure published months earlier may already be out of date by the time you arrive.
FAQ
How many slot machines does Foxwoods have?
Publicly published reference sources document Foxwoods as having more than 5,500 slot machines. That figure is a point-in-time snapshot and may not match the exact count on the floor on any given day. Slot counts change as machines are added, removed, or moved during renovations.
Does the 5,500 slot figure include electronic table games?
The published reference sources this article draws on do not state whether electronic table games are included in the 5,500 figure or counted separately. Different venues use different counting conventions, which is why slot counts are not always directly comparable across properties.
How far is Foxwoods from New York City or Boston?
Foxwoods is 118.9 miles from New York City and 76.8 miles from Boston, measured as straight-line great-circle distances. Road distance is always longer, and this article does not publish driving mileage or travel times.
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