May 26, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Special Events, Sports
Make wager of $50 or more on Belmont Stakes and receive a free t-shirt while supplies last on Saturday, June 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT – May 26, 2022 – Get to your post in the new 11,000 square foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Saturday June 11th, 2022 for the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes. The 140-foot video wall will feature some of today’s greatest thoroughbreds including Derby winner Rich Strike as they go stride for stride at the 1 ½ mile track. Come out to indulge in a day of horseracing, refreshing $15 Belmont Jewels, and more! The Belmont festivities begin at 10:00am. WEEI’s Michael “Mut” Mutnansky is the guest handicapper for all your Belmont questions and tips. Make sure to reserve your seat today. Guests can email [email protected] for seating prices and additional booking information.
The Belmont Stakes viewing party is open for everyone 21+, however a special “Belmont Special Alive for Five” contest will be taking place for specifically Momentum members. Momentum members can enter with a $10 fee to win a minimum guaranteed jackpot of $2,500 in cash and try their hand at picking the winning horse in each of five designated races. Prior to the races, all horses must be pre-selected.
In the first designated race, guests will have five selections to correctly choose the winner. In the second race, guests will be allowed four selections. In the third race, they will get three selections. In the fourth race they will get two selections. In the fifth race they will get a single selection. When the first race is official, all entries with the winner chosen correctly will continue into the second race. This format will continue for all five races. Any guest who correctly chooses all five winners will be declared winner. Multiple winners will share equally the cash prize. Guests can purchase up to 5 entries. Those who wager $50 on the Belmont Stakes will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last! For more specific details on this exciting promotion as part of the Belmont Stakes Party as Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit our website.
Later in the evening, the sportsbook transitions into the best atmosphere to catch all the action in the octagon at UFC 275, with music by DJ JayRone. Those beats will serve as the backdrop to what is an incredible main card headlined by Light Heavyweights Glover Teixeria and Jiří Procházka. The sportsbook is a 21+ venue.
Handicapper Mike Mutnansky has been with New England Sports Radio WEEI since 2009 and currently hosts an on-air show from 6:00pm – 10:00pm every weekday. Mutnansky, a graduate of UConn, is an avid horse racing fan and handicapper and in addition to his sports radio show at WEEI, hosts the M&M investments podcast, where he talks all things horse racing and other sports betting-related topics.
The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in early March, and it is one of the largest sportsbooks in the Northeast, featuring a captivating 140-foot wide video wall, 222 luxury seats, a mezzanine for upper level viewing and private events, a full dining and drink menu, and various ways to wager, including 39 easy-to-use kiosks and multiple live teller windows.
***$Guests must be at least 21 years of age and a Momentum member to participate in Belmont Special Alive for Five contest***
For more, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook
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 70 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.
About FanDuel Group:
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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May 18, 2022 | Community Relations, Employment, General News
Up to $2,000 in signing bonuses will be available for new hires!
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 18, 2021) – Taking place on Thursday, May 26th from 10:00am – 4:00pm in the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, a new hiring event is planned with opportunities available in Food & Beverage, Event Support, Security, Marketing, VIP, Accounting, Hotel, Retail and more. Culinary positions will offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus and some Steward Positions will also offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus. $500 sign-on bonuses will also be offered for Baristas (Starbucks & The Crafty Stir Café), Support Specialists, Guest Room Attendants, Event Operations, Mohegan Sun Arena concessions and more. Bonuses will be paid out in increments.
This hiring event will take place from 10:00am – 4:00pm located in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre.
Before attending the hiring event, interested candidates are encouraged to create an account on the Mohegan Sun career site at mohegansun.com/careers. Additionally, walk-ins are welcome and top candidates will be hired on the spot!
Mohegan Sun was recently certified as a “Great Place to Work” by USA Today, in addition to ranking among the top 10 in Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Workplaces for Diversity” list. Mohegan Sun was also named among the “Top Work Places of 2021” by the Hartford Courant.
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 70 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 17, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Mohegan Sun Arena named “Casino of the Year – Arena”
The Academy of Country Music announced the Industry Award and Studio Recording Award winners from the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House Friday night in a special moment. Among the winners, was Mohegan Sun Arena, which ACM named this year’s “Casino of the Year – Arena.” This is the seventh ACM Award for Mohegan Sun Arena, and the 17th national award overall.
All Industry Award, Studio Recording Award, and soon-to-be-announced Special Award recipients will be celebrated during the 15th Academy of Country Music Honors on Wednesday, August 24th at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
“We feature so many amazing artists and different genres throughout the year at Mohegan Sun Arena, to the tune of well over 100 concerts per year, but Country music is always so popular here, including some of the biggest A-list acts, many of which started here in the Wolf Den and grew their fan base early in their career throughout New England ” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “To take home our seventh ACM ‘Casino of the Year’ award really is an honor and another credit to our hard-working team at Mohegan Sun and the relationships we have built over the years with the best-of-the-best in Country music.”
The “Casino of the Year – Arena” Industry Award is presented to an outstanding arena within a casino and selected by a professional panel of judges. To be eligible for the award, casino arenas must have bought or promoted at least four Country concerts during the year, be in good standing with all agents, and help promote Country ticket sales.
Mohegan Sun hosted Lady A for its first full-capacity public concert since reopening for live entertainment in late July last year. Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Brett Young, and Chris Young also performed to sold-out crowds in the Arena in 2021.
Mohegan Sun Arena continues to host the best acts in Country music throughout the year. Brad Paisley with special guest Jackson Dean will kick off the summer in the Arena this month on Friday, May 27th, before Kane Brown and special guests Walker Hayes and Raelynn perform back-to-back shows on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th. Other Country concerts include Toby Keith, Sam Hunt, and Keith Urban with special guest Ingrid Andress, before Luke Combs plays back-to-back sold-out shows with special guests Jordan Davis and Lainey Wilson on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th.
Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood recently announced The Denim & Rhinestones Tour, which includes a show at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Jimmie Allen on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
More information on ticket prices and additional shows can be found at Ticketmaster and Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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May 17, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News
Patrón, live entertainment, and more to take place on Saturday, July 23rd
WHAT: Let’s get this party started, fiesta style! The Sun Tequila Tasting is back and more flavorful than ever this summer. On Saturday, July 23rd, the limes will be squeezed and the salt & sugar will be flowing to complement an array of tasty tequila and margarita samples at our mixology stations.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 23rd
7:00pm-10:00pm
Earth Ballroom
IN DETAIL: If you love Patrón, don’t miss this opportunity to pedal a one-of-a-kind blender bike to mix up your very own margarita at an exclusive Patrón sponsored Happy Hour. Sip on your choice of various Fruitful Mixology liqueurs to kick-start your evening. Dive into savory Mexican fare provided by Taco Pacifico, capture memories at our photo booth, and salsa to the sizzling sounds of a live band! All food and entertainment included in your ticket!
Tickets to the Sun Tequila Tasting are $65.00 during the exclusive presale period that starts today, lasting through Sunday, May 22nd. The ticket prices increase to $70.00 during the general on sale date that begins on Monday, May 23rd at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available for $75.00 on the day of the event. Additionally, guests can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Monday, May 23rd, subject to availability.
The Sun Tequila tasting is going to be one of the can’t miss events of the summer. Be there to call your shot! Guests must be 21 years of age of older to attend. Valid ID and ticket are required upon entry.
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 70 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 16, 2022 | Entertainment
Underwood and special guest Jimmie Allen visit Mohegan Sun Arena on February 11, 2023
On the heels of her triumphant headlining return to the iconic Stagecoach Festival, eight-time Grammy Award winner and three-time ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Carrie Underwood announces her new arena tour, The Denim & Rhinestones Tour. Underwood and special guest Jimmie Allen will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Tickets are $150.50, $130.50, and $100.50 and go on sale Friday, May 20th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 21st, subject to availability.
Jimmie Allen will join The Denim & Rhinestones Tour as his star continues to rise, following his first Grammy Award nomination for “Best New Artist” in 2022 and CMA and ACM Award wins for “New Artist of the Year” and “New Male Artist of the Year,” respectively, in 2021. His third album Tulip Drive will be released June 24th.
“I’m thrilled to be hitting the road again with The Denim & Rhinestones Tour,” Underwood said. “I’m having such an amazing time with my Las Vegas residency and look forward to continuing that next year after the tour. I’m excited to bring the new music of Denim & Rhinestones to life on tour, as well as put new spins on familiar favorites. We’ve been working hard already preparing an amazing show, and I can’t wait to see everyone on the road!”
Underwood will release her highly anticipated album Denim & Rhinestones on June 10th. The album is her latest collaboration with David Garcia, with Garcia and Underwood having co-produced her critically acclaimed 2018 release Cry Pretty, which marked the first time Underwood produced her own album. Garcia and Underwood also co-produced Underwood’s 2021 Grammy Award-winning album of gospel hymns, My Savior. The lead single from the new upcoming albums, “Ghost Story,” is currently climbing the charts and has garnered more than 30 million global streams.
Since early in her career, Underwood has designated a portion of ticket sales from her tours to support worthwhile charities and organizations. She continues that tradition by arranging for a donation of $1 from each ticket sold to be contributed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which has been helping America’s heroes since 9/11 by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. The foundation is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and aiding the victims of major U.S. disasters.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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