foxwoods launches real money online site

GrannyMae · #1 07-18-2005, 10:47 PM

the Catch is that you have to buy your credits at the casino.

i have not looked too hard, but you can play for free as well

http://foxwoods.casinoplayaway.com

interesting potential for US casinos

OrangeHeat · #2 07-18-2005, 11:08 PM

Wow if this goes through it has some real potential. Especially if they can link up the funding like they do the progressive slots. Fund from any casino would be the idea.

Orange

GrannyMae · #3 07-18-2005, 11:14 PM

i've been playing for free and the software is nice. just some base games, but very unique.

i think that they are ready to challenge the doj, cuz from what i see, that is certainly an online, real money casino.

cianosheehan · #4 07-18-2005, 11:15 PM

Why would in-house casino funding give an edge? And why would the casinos want that aswell? Poker is relatively non-profit for casino. Drawing people away from the BJ tables and encouraging them to stay at home playing online seems strange to me. Or is this simply a way of trying to cash in on the online explosion?

ChristinaB · #5 07-18-2005, 11:16 PM

Can I earn wampum points online?

cthomer5000 · #6 07-18-2005, 11:18 PM

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Why would in-house casino funding give an edge? And why would the casinos want that aswell? Poker is relatively non-profit for casino. Drawing people away from the BJ tables and encouraging them to stay at home playing online seems strange to me. Or is this simply a way of trying to cash in on the online explosion?

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1. It's gaming business they are doing even after you've left the casino. ($$$)

2. If you do win some dough, that assures Foxwoods that you'll be coming back at some point. ($$$)

cianosheehan · #7 07-18-2005, 11:21 PM

So you can only cash out at the casino?

cthomer5000 · #8 07-18-2005, 11:23 PM

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So you can only cash out at the casino?

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"Winning tickets can be redeemed at one of the Foxwoods PlayAway™ locations at Foxwoods Resort Casino."

cianosheehan · #9 07-18-2005, 11:25 PM

Woops...only realised now the site ISNT poker! Suddenly it all becomes clear!

cthomer5000 · #10 07-18-2005, 11:26 PM

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Woops...only realised now the site ISNT poker! Suddenly it all becomes clear!

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Well, it does appear poker is one of the included games:

"Enjoy your favorite games — slots, poker, blackjack, and so much more — at home! Win big cash payouts!"