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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002

Ten years ago today, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut opened its casino, the first in the state, and The New London Day marks the occasion in style.

Featuring interviews with chairman Kenny Reels, vice-chairman Skip Hayward, casino officials and gaming experts, the features recount the past 10 years for the tribe. Reels and Hayward rarely conduct interviews with the press.

The paper also includes the stories of three towns that have been dramatically impacted by the Foxwoods casino. Ledyard, North Stonington and Preston have fought the tribe in a number of areas, including trust land, and are opposed to seeing two more Pequot tribes gain federal recognition.

Get the Story:
Reels Wants A Legacy For The Mashantuckets (The New London Day 2/15)
No Less Than A 'Miracle' (The New London Day 2/15)
Mashantuckets Learn Money Equals Power (The New London Day 2/15)
The Mashantucket Pequots Rise To The Top With Foxwoods (The New London Day 2/15)
When The Traditional Path Was Closed Off, Mashantuckets Found Another road To Rainbow's End (The New London Day 2/15)
Timeline of Mashantucket Pequots' Development of Foxwoods Resort Casino (The New London Day 2/15)
11,000 Employees Means 'A Job For Every Personality' (The New London Day 2/15)
Casino is led by experienced executives with solid backgrounds in the industry (The New London Day 2/15)
Nobody Placing Bets On Foxwoods' Future Plans (The New London Day 2/15)
Three Who Held The Top Spot (The New London Day 2/15)
Casino's Neighbors Unhappy With What's Happened In Their Backyards (The New London Day 2/15)
Route 2 Gets Plenty Of Traffic, But Not Much Else (The New London Day 2/15)
Now Everyone Wants To Get In On the Act (The New London Day 2/15)
Towns pledge to protect 'last green valley' (The New London Day 2/15)

Relevant Links:
Foxwoods Resort Casino - http://www.foxwoods.com

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