The tribe laid off 17 workers, the majority of them inspectors charged with ensuring the Foxwoods Resort Casino’s games are fair and honest. The employees were notified Sept. 12 that their jobs had been eliminated, said tribal spokesman Bruce MacDonald. “This action is part of a process of review that is designed to make the tribal government more streamlined,” said MacDonald. “We are constantly utilizing both new technology and analysis of operations to become more efficient as a tribal government, and this is one example.” The move leaves the casino with 22 inspectors to patrol the gaming floors and money-counting rooms, looking for thieves and cheaters, a terminated worker told The Day of New London. “They had 38 and cut 16 so they’re down to 22,” said the terminated worker. “No way they can regulate the place with that few people.” The inspectors are not employed by the casino, but are part of the tribe’s gaming commission. The casino has about 11,500 employees and the tribal government employs about 1,200.
