Foxwoods El San Juan Casino

What Foxwoods El San Juan Casino does

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino is a 15,000-square-foot physical casino property located at 6063 Isla Verde Avenue in Carolina, Puerto Rico, within the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel complex. The property operates approximately 300 slot machines and 14 table games (including craps, roulette, and blackjack), plus a world-class entertainment venue, dining, and bar service. The casino traces its heritage to the original El San Juan casino established in the 1960s — a legendary European-style venue once graced by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Sammy Davis Jr. — and was rebranded under the Foxwoods identity through a partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. The parent tribal entity provides regulatory standing, brand equity, and a cross-property loyalty program.

The business generates revenue through three streams: traditional gaming operations (slot and table play with standard casino hold economics), sports betting via a core-tier partnership with DraftKings Inc. that covers both a retail sportsbook with betting windows and kiosks (open daily 10AM-4AM) and a mobile sportsbook app launched February 23, 2026, plus ancillary services such as the Foxwoods Rewards loyalty program, promotional slot tournaments (up to $3,000 in prizes), daily cash drawings, live entertainment weekends, and happy hours. Customer segments span traditional casino gamers, sports bettors in the Puerto Rico market (legalized in 2019), and entertainment seekers. Distribution combines a physical retail casino floor, an on-site DraftKings retail sportsbook requiring in-person registration for mobile access, and digital channels including the official website, Facebook, email, and the FoxPlay online social casino sub-brand. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; gaming revenue is generated through standard casino odds and house edge, while the sportsbook partnership operates on a transaction-fee/revenue-share basis with DraftKings as the platform operator.

Strategic positioning is anchored by the Foxwoods brand recognition (named a "Best Casino" by USA Today readers), the Fairmont Hotel integration that captures resort guest and tourist flow in Isla Verde, and one of four licensed U.S. sportsbook positions in Puerto Rico alongside BetMGM, Caesars, and FanDuel. The DraftKings partnership creates a registered-customer funnel that converts walk-in traffic into mobile sportsbook users, while the Foxwoods Rewards program ties loyalty economics to both the Puerto Rico property and the Connecticut flagship. Marketing leverages the website, Facebook, email, on-property promotions, and DraftKings cross-promotion. The company is a privately held tribal enterprise, owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, with 501-1,000 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors.

Name

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino

Legal name

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino

Website

https://foxwoodsesj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino is a 15,000-square-foot casino in Carolina, Puerto Rico, offering 300 slot machines, 14 table games, and an integrated DraftKings retail and online sportsbook under the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's Foxwoods brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Casino Hotels (72112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Casino Table Games Operations (MPAEAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Casino Slot Machines (Class III) (MPAEAJAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming services
• Retail sports betting
• Slot machines
• Table games
• Loyalty rewards program

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: The casino generates revenue through traditional gaming operations including slot machines and table games. The property features approximately 300 slot machines and 14 table games across 15,000 square feet of gaming space.
2. Sports Betting Partnership: Revenue is generated through a partnership with DraftKings for both retail and online sports betting operations. The casino serves as the physical registration location for online sportsbook customers in Puerto Rico.
3. Loyalty Program and Promotions: The casino operates Foxwoods Rewards loyalty program, offering points for gaming play that can be redeemed for rewards. Promotional activities include slot tournaments, cash drawings, birthday celebrations, and daily bonus promotions to drive customer engagement and retention.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino operates a 15,000-square-foot physical casino floor in Carolina, Puerto Rico, offering approximately 300 slot machines and 14 table games including craps, roulette, and blackjack. The casino also provides a DraftKings-branded retail sportsbook with betting windows and kiosks and a DraftKings-powered mobile sportsbook available to Puerto Rico residents who complete in-person registration at the property. Supporting the gaming floor are the Foxwoods Rewards loyalty program and ongoing promotions such as slot tournaments, cash drawings, and live entertainment events.

Product overview

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino is a physical casino property offering 15,000 square feet of gaming with approximately 300 slot machines and 14 table games. The casino operates in partnership with DraftKings for sports betting services—both a retail sportsbook with kiosks and cashiers on-site, and an online/mobile sportsbook accessible via the DraftKings app. The property also features a Foxwoods Rewards loyalty program, various promotions (slot tournaments, cash drawings, live music), and is connected to the broader Foxwoods Resort Casino brand and FoxPlay online social casino platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FoxPlay: Online casino platform that brings The Wonder of Foxwoods Resort Casino to your phone, tablet or PC. FoxPlay offers daily spins, timed bonuses, quests and ways to win free coins.

Products and services

• Foxwoods El San Juan Casino (Physical Casino Floor) A 15,000-square-foot physical casino property offering approximately 300 slot machines and 14 table games including craps, roulette, and blackjack. Includes a world-class entertainment venue and operates in partnership with Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, targeting Puerto Rico adults.
• DraftKings Retail Sportsbook On-site sports betting facility at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino featuring betting kiosks and cashier windows, open daily from 10:00AM to 4:00AM. Provides live betting, prop bets, and in-game wagering on major U.S. sports leagues for adult sports bettors in Puerto Rico.
• DraftKings Online Sportsbook (Puerto Rico) Mobile sports betting platform accessible via the DraftKings Sportsbook app to Puerto Rico residents who complete in-person registration at the casino. Offers same-game parlays, in-game wagering, prop bets, live betting, and special odds boosts across major U.S. sports leagues including MLB, NFL, and NBA.
• Foxwoods Rewards Loyalty Program Loyalty and rewards program that allows members to earn points every time they play. Benefits apply at both Foxwoods El San Juan Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino, with rewards redeemable at both properties. New members receive a $10 Bonus Slot or $10 Free Bet upon registration.
• Casino Promotions and Events Recurring promotional offerings including the A.M. Bonus (5 points plus $10 Bonus Play from 10AM-11:59AM daily), Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Monthly Slot Tournaments (up to $3,000 in cash prizes), Daily Cash Drawings, Live Music Weekends (Friday-Sunday), and Happy Hours at the casino bar, designed to drive engagement among casino patrons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fourth major U.S. sportsbook operator to enter Puerto Rico market

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DraftKings Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025DraftKings operates both retail and online sports betting at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The partnership includes a retail sportsbook opened in November 2025 and an online sportsbook launched February 23, 2026. Eligible customers must register in person at the casino before accessing mobile betting features including same-game parlays, in-game wagering, and special odds boosts across MLB, NFL, and NBA. DraftKings is the fourth major U.S. sportsbook to enter the Puerto Rico market following the territory's 2019 sports betting legalization. Responsible gaming remains a shared priority between DraftKings, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and Foxwoods El San Juan Casino.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino: Hotel-anchored casino in the Miramar district of San Juan offering slots and table games. Competes for the same San Juan visitor gaming market as Foxwoods El San Juan Casino within a comparable integrated-resort format.
• Casino del Mar at La Concha Renaissance: Hotel-integrated casino located in the Condado district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Directly competes with Foxwoods El San Juan for Puerto Rico tourist gaming spend, offering a similar combination of lodging, slots, table games, and entertainment.
• Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort: Hotel-anchored casino in Ponce, Puerto Rico offering slots and table games. Competes with Foxwoods El San Juan for island-wide tourist gaming share, though positioned in southern Puerto Rico rather than the San Juan metro area.

Broad incumbents

• MGM Resorts International: Large diversified U.S. casino operator whose BetMGM brand competes in Puerto Rico. Broader portfolio of integrated resort casinos provides indirect strategic context for tribal-owned casino operators like Foxwoods El San Juan.

Direct peers

• Foxwoods Resort Casino: The flagship Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation property in Connecticut and the direct parent brand of Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. Shares the Foxwoods Rewards loyalty program and operational playbook; both are tribal-owned resort casinos with slots, tables, and sportsbook partnerships.
• BetMGM Puerto Rico: Operates both retail and online sports betting in Puerto Rico, directly competing with the DraftKings sportsbook integrated into Foxwoods El San Juan Casino for the same pool of PR sports bettors.
• Mohegan Sun: Tribal-owned resort casino operated by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority in Connecticut. Closely comparable operating model (tribal sovereignty, full-service gaming floor, sportsbook integration, loyalty program) to Foxwoods El San Juan Casino.
• FanDuel Puerto Rico: One of the early major U.S. sportsbook entrants in Puerto Rico. Competes directly with the DraftKings sportsbook integrated into Foxwoods El San Juan Casino for online and retail sports betting share.
• Caesars Sportsbook Puerto Rico: Major U.S. sportsbook operator with an established presence in Puerto Rico. Competes head-to-head with the DraftKings sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino for retail and mobile sports betting customers.

Others

• DraftKings Inc. Strategic partner that operates both the retail and online sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. While not a direct competitor in the casino category, DraftKings is the platform provider and digital growth engine for the property.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FoxwoodsElSanJuanCasino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foxwoodselsanjuan

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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