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Do You Go To The Casinos? [Poll]

Foxwoods celebrates its 20th anniversary this month - do you take advantage of having two of the world's largest casinos in our backyard? Take our poll and add your thoughts in the comments on how the casinos have changed Connecticut.

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celebrates its 20th anniversary today with a ceremony that includes remarks from Gov. Dannel Malloy. On Feb. 24, the casino will roll out the red carpet for a star-studded birthday party hosted by Diddy.

Do you go to Foxwoods, or neighboring Mohegan Sun? Have the casinos been a boon or a detriment to the region? Take our poll and add your thoughts in the comments.

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