Foxwoods Celebrates 40 Years of Bingo With $1 Million Firecracker Event

The highlight will be a $440,000 grand prize jackpot, one of the largest in the nation.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Foxwoods Resort Casino is set to celebrate 40 years of bingo with a landmark Firecracker Bingo event on July 4th, featuring more than $1 million in total cash and prizes. The event will unite generations of longtime players and new guests for what is expected to be one of the largest bingo celebrations in the venue's history.

Why it matters

Bingo has been a cornerstone of Foxwoods' success, helping launch the casino from a single bingo hall into a world-class destination. This anniversary event underscores the enduring popularity and importance of bingo at the heart of the Foxwoods experience.

The details

The Firecracker Bingo event will be held inside the High Stakes Bingo Hall at Foxwoods, with doors opening at 12 p.m. on July 4th. In addition to the $440,000 grand prize jackpot, there will be more than $1 million in total cash and prizes up for grabs, including $40,000 in door prizes.

  • Foxwoods Resort Casino is celebrating 40 years of bingo.
  • The Firecracker Bingo event will take place on July 4, 2026.

The players

Foxwoods Resort Casino

A world-class casino and entertainment destination in Mashantucket, Connecticut that first launched with a bingo hall 40 years ago.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Firecracker Bingo event are on sale now and can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or in person at the Foxwoods Bingo Hall.

The takeaway

Foxwoods' 40-year anniversary bingo celebration showcases the enduring popularity and importance of bingo at the heart of the casino's success, as it has evolved from a single bingo hall into a premier entertainment destination.