Dec 29, 2020 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room, located in Casino of the Earth, reopened 6 of its 33 tables this morning, and will feature no more than 7 players per table
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 29, 2020) – Mohegan Sun Poker has made its return
and will be open daily from 10:00am – 2:00am. With health & safety being the top priority, the Poker Room reopens at under one third of its total tables, will feature a max of 7 players at a table at once and will incorporate safety shields for players and dealers. Spectators, as well as food, will not be permitted in the Poker Room, and guests must sanitize hands with easily accessible hand sanitizer before touching cards.
The Mohegan Sun Poker Room temporarily closed down in mid-March 2020, along with Mohegan Sun as a whole, due to the pandemic. Mohegan Sun, after investing more than $1 million in health and safety protocols across property, reopened to the public on June 1st. The return of Poker at Mohegan Sun will not immediately feature promotions and tournaments, though updates will become available in the near future. Additional details and safety measures include:
- Both guests and team members are required to wear protective masks in the Poker Room, as is required across all of Mohegan Sun.
- Physical distancing will be instituted and monitored.
- Polycarbonate dividers will be used on all active poker tables.
- Cards will be removed and sanitized at regular intervals.
- A player’s seat and section will be cleaned after they end their play.
- Sanitizing dispensers will be located throughout the Mohegan Sun Poker Room.
- The Mohegan Sun Poker Room is smoke-free, spacious and well ventilated.
The most regular cash game offering in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room will currently be limit and no limit Texas Hold ’Em, though other popular offerings include 7 Card Stud and Omaha, among others. The Poker Room may move to 10 open tables in the near future. For more information on the Mohegan Sun Poker Room, visit mohegansun.com/playing/poker.html
Mohegan Sun works in tandem with The Mohegan Tribal Health Department, who operate on-site and whose health & safety guidance and leadership on all resort operations is paramount. To stay up to date on all things Mohegan Sun, and to view Mohegan Sun’s full health & safety plan, visit mohegansun.com/updates
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 9, 2019 | Gaming, General News, Poker Tournaments, Special Events
The $50,000 Guarantee Texas Hold’Em Tournament will Have a Final Table on Saturday, January 4th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2019) – Mohegan Sun Poker is
excited to announce the first Texas Hold’Em tournament of 2020 when the “Holiday Hangover Tournament” arrives on Thursday, January 2nd. Taking place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room, now located in the Hall of Lost Tribes in Casino of the Earth, the tournament will feature three flights across two days, finishing with a final day on Saturday, January 4th. The buy-in is $230.00 and players can register at the Mohegan Sun Poker Room.
In the $50,000 guarantee “Holiday Hangover Tournament,” players must make the final day (January 4th) to be in the money, where the field will net out to approximately 12%. Blinds will also increase every 30 minutes, after starting at 100/100. Additionally, players who show up in the first level will receive a bonus of 5,000 in chips!
The following is the tournament schedule:
*Starting stack: 25,000
- January 2nd — Flight A: 11:00am | Flight B: 5:00pm
- January 3rd — Flight C: 11:00am
- January 4th – Day Two / Final Day: 11:00am
“The Holiday Hangover Tournament will be an exciting multi-day event for Poker players, and one of the first to be held in our new Poker Room, which has received strong feedback due it’s more convenient location in Casino of the Earth with food & beverage options within the same space,” said Trevor Newman, Director of Table Games at Mohegan Sun. “Last year this tournament had more than 700 entrants and awarded $28,294 to first place!”
For further information on this tournament, and other events and schedules in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room, visit: mohegansun.com/playing/poker.html
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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May 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
DeepStacks Poker Tour Mohegan Sun National Championship To Be Held December 1-3, 2012
Twitter: @LiveDeepStacks Facebook.com/DeepStacksLive
DeepStacks Poker Tour, the North American poker series featuring the game’s top pros playing in affordable buy-in tournaments, has partnered with the East Coast’s premier entertainment and gaming destination, Mohegan Sun, to deliver a series of championship poker events.
Under this deal, the DEEPSTACKS POKER TOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT MOHEGAN SUN will be held December 1-3, 2012. The $2500 buy-in event features a $500,000 guarantee and has already drawn commitments from DeepStacks Pros and World Series of Poker champions Mike “The Mouth” Matusow and Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, as well as WPT Champions Randal “RandAllIn” Flowers and Justin “Boosted J” Smith.
The DeepStacks Poker Tour Mohegan Sun National Championship will be the final tournament of the 11-day series at Mohegan Sun, running from Nov. 23 – Dec. 3, featuring 32 events The final table will be televised regionally, with announcer Joe Stapleton alongside analyst and WSOP bracelet winner Tristan “Cre8ive” Wade.
The winner of each DeepStacks Poker Tour event earns a seat to the DSPT National Championship at Mohegan Sun.
“Having one of the most respected brands in the world as our national casino partner is truly an honor,” said DeepStacks CEO Chris Torina. “Mohegan Sun is one of the world’s premier resort and gaming destinations. We couldn’t be happier to join forces with such a great casino.”
“DeepStacks’ vision to be the industry’s premier poker source aligns perfectly with our established reputation as the premier entertainment and gaming destination,” said Ray Pineault, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Mohegan Sun. “This partnership will provide players with the most exciting and challenging poker schedule and tournaments available in the industry. We look forward to hosting our first DeepStacks championship event with some of the premier poker players in the world this fall.”
DSPT returns to Mohegan Sun in early 2013 to kick off Season 2 with another great event and prizepool guarantee.
“Beginning and ending DeepStacks Poker Tour each year at Mohegan Sun ensures a first class experience for the players,” said Torina.
For the full DeepStacks Poker Tour schedule, please visit www.deepstacks.com.
About DeepStacks Poker Tour:
DeepStacks Poker Tour is a domestic and international tournament circuit focused on increasing player fields and prize pools through pro player participation and quality television programming. Integrated with the industry’s premier poker brand, the Tour is designed to reach a mainstream demographic, utilizing its strong casino partnerships and comprehensive marketing campaigns to fuel the growth of its tournaments. For more information visit www.DeepStacks.com.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
DeepStacks Poker Tour: Justin Simon, [email protected]
Mohegan Sun: Cathy Soper, [email protected]
Oct 20, 2011 | Gaming, General News
Professional poker player to take part in signing event on October 22nd as a part of Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary celebration
WHAT: Professional poker player, Beth Shak takes part in an exclusive signing event in Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room on Saturday, October 22nd.
WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd
3:00pm
Mohegan Sun Poker Room
ABOUT BETH: Beth Shak has been playing poker for seven years, starting out on Full Tilt Poker’s website for fun and gradually using real money when she became more confident with the game. She is now placed amongst the top percentile of the Women’s All Time Money List by winning several cash tournaments. Shak placed 8th in the 2005 World Series of Poker Ladies’ event and placed 2nd in the $3K No-Limit Hold ‘em event at the 2007 World Series of Poker. She also reached the final day of Season 5 of the European Poker Tour (EPT) finishing in the top 30 out of over 500 players, according to the European Poker Tour Season 5 results. Shak is also developing a clothing line which she says will start with hoodies as well as a high-end shoe line and a line of lingerie.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th Anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
Jun 20, 2011 | Gaming, General News
$250,000 Summer Showdown to be held July 7th – July 10th
Mohegan Sun is set to kick off the $250,000 Summer Showdown Poker Tournament on Thursday, July 7th in Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center. The four-day tournament will feature various poker events with affordable buy-ins as well as a $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em $125,000 Guaranteed Main Event on Saturday, July 9th.
The action starts on Thursday, July 7th at 11:00am with a $440.00 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em tournament featuring a $50,000 Guarantee. Also on July 7th, a $180.00 Bounty with a $10,000 Guarantee is set to take place at 6:00pm.
On Friday, July 8th, the $300.00 No-Limit Hold’em $25,000 Guarantee will begin at 11:00am followed by a $120.00 No-Limit Hold’em, $10,000 Guarantee tournament at 6:00pm.
The Main Event kicks off on Saturday, July 9th at 11:00am with the $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em, $125,000 Guarantee. A $180.00 Bounty Tournament also takes place on the 9th, beginning at 6:00pm.
The final day of the showdown is Sunday, July 10th and it will feature the biggest Bounty tournament of the week with the $330.00 Bounty “Deep Stack” at 11:00am with a $20,000 Guarantee. The last tournament will start at 3:00pm with a $250.00 buy-in No-Limit 6 Max.
Weekly Satellite Qualifying Tournaments for Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown Poker Tournament are currently in progress and will run up until the tournament kicks off on July 7th. A second round of Satellites continues on through July 8th for entry in to the Main Event. For a complete schedule of qualifying rounds as well as tournament information, visit mohegansun.com/poker.
Registration will be held in the Poker Room and Convention Center. Registration will close after Level 2. For online registration beginning on July 1st, visit PokerTickets.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
