Connecticut Casino Tribes Go National

CONNECTICUT – As reported by the Boston Herald: "With a page from the playbook of Las Vegas gambling giants, Connecticut's Indian casinos are taking their act nationwide in a bid to create wagering empires stretching from coast to coast.

"Inspired by the success of such gambling behemoths as Harrah's Entertainment, which aspires to have a casino in every market, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are branching out - big time - from their Nutmeg State base.

"The two American Indian gambling powerhouses - who compete fiercely from their rival Connecticut gambling palaces - are looking to team up with other tribes and business partners to build casinos and slot parlors across the country. Along the way, when the opportunity arises, Mohegan and Foxwoods are also hoping to spread their unique, tribal-based brands.

"…Mohegan recently acquired a major Pennsylvania racetrack and plans to spend up to $500 million to add slot machines.

"…But where Mohegan is expanding, it's a good bet Foxwoods will not be far behind, if it's not there already. And vice versa as the nation's two largest American Indian casinos expand their rivalry nationwide…" .