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Cathy Soper Mohegan Gaming Advisors 860.862.7841/860.857.9116 csoper@mohegansun.com |
Megan Esteves Regan Communications 212.710.0322 mesteves@regancomm.com |
Courtney Birmingham Resorts Casino Hotel 609.340.7620 cbirmingham@resortsac.com |
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Mohegan Gaming Advisors (MGA), a subsidiary of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) announced today that it will be entering into a management contract and investment agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel – Atlantic City. Subject to regulatory approvals, the agreements will create a strategic partnership between the longest established casino on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk and one of the most recognized and dynamic brands in gaming today.
MTGA operates two of the most successful gaming and entertainment destinations in the United States, Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania. Exciting cross-marketing and promotional opportunities for Resorts, Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs reward club members will be introduced. Casino guests will soon have the ability to use points earned from each property’s rewards program in Atlantic City, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Today’s news marks the second major announcement in just two weeks by Resorts Casino Hotel. During a press conference held in the Starlight Room at Resorts Casino Hotel, owner Morris Bailey spoke of the relationship as, “an ideal formula for success; melding the unique Resorts brand with Mohegan’s reputation for unparalleled service and guest experience.”
“The timing is right,” said MTGA Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Etess. “We have long looked at the Atlantic City market as an excellent opportunity and with a solid commitment by state and local agencies to revitalize the area, the addition of notable partners and new offerings like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, this is the perfect time to align our brands.”
Leveraging a wealth of gaming insight and experience, the MGA team led by President Gary Van Hettinga will guide Resorts Casino Hotel through a critical transformation as they focus on performing alongside fierce competition. “We intend to implement many of Mohegan Sun’s operational philosophies and proven successful concepts which will improve the guest and employee experience,” said Van Hettinga.
About Mohegan Gaming Advisors and The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Mohegan Gaming Advisors was formed in 2011 to pursue management contracts and consulting agreements for casino and entertainment properties in the United States. Mohegan Gaming Advisors is staffed with an experienced team of casino executives with a proven track record of accomplishments as operators and successful marketers and has a team dedicated solely to servicing the clients of the Gaming Advisory group. For more information, visit: mohegangamingadvisors.com.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the owner and operator of a gaming and entertainment complex located in Uncasville, Connecticut, known as Mohegan Sun, and a gaming and entertainment facility located in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. For more information, visit: www.mtga.com.
About Resorts Casino Hotel
The all new Resorts Casino Hotel was named the “2011 Casino of the Year” by the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com for their groundbreaking and unique initiatives throughout their inaugural year. For more information on Resorts Casino Hotel visit www.resortsac.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/resortscasino or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/resortscasino.