According to the Hartford Courant, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods is being renamed “The Fox Tower,” as part of a new campaign to refresh the casino’s brand in light of the expanded gambling competition in the Northeast. (In October 2013, MGM resorts and the Mashantucket Pequots ended their licensing agreement that allowed the use of the MGM name and logo.)
This name change also comes as MGM Resorts International plans to build a casino in Springfield if granted a license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which is also preparing to pick resort casinos in the greater Boston area and Western Massachusetts.
The other steps Foxwoods is taking to meet the competition include renovating the Grand Pequot Tower, which is almost complete; constructing a new food court at Great Cedar Tower; and developing a $120 million, 85-acre outlet mall set to open in May 2015.
