Jul 7, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Meetings and Conventions
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 7, 2022) – Special Olympics Connecticut invites thrill-seeking individuals and teams to participate in its annual Over the Edge event at Mohegan Sun on Friday, September 2nd. During Over the Edge, participants will rappel more than 30 floors down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower to support Special Olympics’ year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities across the state. Mohegan Sun is located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. To find out more, register for the event or donate, visit soct.org/ways-give/over-edge. Questions? email [email protected] or call 203-230-1201.
This marks the eleventh year Mohegan Sun will host Over the Edge, which draws many of its participants from local businesses and corporations, community organizations and law enforcement departments. Three Special Olympics athletes are also signed up to go Over the Edge this year. Additional Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to cheer on and thank participants.
Over the Edge participants must raise a minimum of $1,000 to rappel and weigh 100 lbs. or more. No rappelling experience is required.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT:
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners – their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Bozzuto’s Inc., Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, The Hometown Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Webster Bank, Raytheon Technologies and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Marcus Communications, N&D Sports, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan, 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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Jul 1, 2022 | Entertainment
The milestone coincides with the start of the 25th anniversary of Hot Summer Fun
Mohegan Sun Arena celebrated the kickoff of Hot Summer Fun – the start of more than 250 live entertainment events in honor of Hot Summer Fun’s 25th Anniversary this summer – by reaching an incredible milestone of 14 million total guests in the Arena’s history since first opening in 2001.
Friday’s New Kids on the Block Mixtape Tour with En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa, and Rick Astley isthe first of back-to-back sold-out shows in Mohegan Sun Arena this weekend and was the show that put the Arena across the 14-million mark. Tom Cantone, President of Sports Entertainment for Mohegan, celebrated the historic milestone with New Kids on the Block members Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, and Danny Wood before their sold-out show that evening.
“Every million milestone is a tribute to the men and women who run the Arena and is the reason why so many artists want to come here and even start their tours here,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment for Mohegan.
Mohegan Sun Arena has hosted more than 14 million guests since opening in 2001, and in this span, 27 major tours have started their tours at Mohegan Sun Arena. In all, Mohegan Sun Arena has been home to more than 3,500 paid events and counting in its history so far.
“It’s a major achievement to surpass 14 million guests in what has become one of the busiest and most popular arenas in the world,” said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “From the Gatti-Ward ‘Fight of the Century’ to 20 years of action-packed CT Sun games, unforgettable sold-out performances by the likes of Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and so many more, our entertainment team continually knocks it out of the park.”
While concerts and major tours often headline the Arena, Mohegan Sun Arena has hosted major sporting events like college and professional basketball, championship boxing, MMA and WWE, professional lacrosse, tennis, billiards, and bowling.
In 2003, Mohegan Sun made headlines as the first non-NBA owner of a WNBA team with the acquisition of the Connecticut Sun. The Sun, who are celebrating their 20th franchise anniversary this season, first made their debut at Mohegan Sun Arena in May 2003, and have since had the honor of hosting events like the WNBA draft, All-Star games, and WNBA Finals games.
Some of the Arena’s most memorable performances include Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Kenny Chesney, Jay-Z, Fleetwood Mac, Britney Spears, Prince, Bruno Mars, Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Justin Timberlake, and Beyoncé. In addition, Mohegan Sun Arena hosted Billy Joel’s first-ever residency that drew more than 100,000 people. Mohegan Sun Arena has also hosted top-touring stand-up comedy acts like Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Kevin James, and Sebastian Maniscalco.
Mohegan Sun Arena hosted its first live event on October 21, 2001 – an NBA preseason basketball match-up between the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards which featured Michael Jordan competing on the floor as a Wizard. A few weeks later, Tim McGraw took the stage as the first-ever concert at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Mohegan Sun Arena first reached 10 million total guests in November 2015 during a Toby Keith concert.
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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Jun 30, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Third part of Toast with the Host series at novelle on Friday, July 15th
WHAT: Escape from the ordinary and kick off your weekend at novelle’s, Toast with the Host event. Head to Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge, Friday, July 15th and raise your glass with the heartthrob host Brody Jenner.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, July 15th
9:00pm- 11:00pm
novelle
IN DETAIL: Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series continues this summer on Friday, July 15th. Enjoy specialty cocktails in an intimate setting while television personality, disc jockey, podcast host, and model Brody Jenner hosts from behind the bar! These interactive experiences will spark great conversations and unforgettable nights!
Tickets to Toast with the Host are $40 and on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Click HERE for more information on Toast with the Host with Brody Jenner!
ABOUT novelle:
novelle, located in Casino of the Sky, is an upscale escape from the ordinary. The 15,000 square-foot high-end lounge provides a unique experience that shifts seamlessly from thrilling table games to chic cocktail lounge to delicious bites. novelle has everything you need to turn your night into your story.
ABOUT BRODY JENNER:
Brody Jenner is a producer, actor, and co-creator of several television series including The Princes of Malibu for FOX, MTV’s Bromance, and Sex with Brody for E. Brody originally rose to stardom as the local heartthrob on the highly regarded MTV series The Hills. Jenner recently launched a podcast Was It Real? The Hills Rewatch, that will revisit all six seasons of the beloved MTV series. They will provide insight on what really went down both on and off camera, with producers and fellow series alumni joining them along the way. In addition to his acting career, Brody is an established DJ. As a DJ, Jenner has performed across the United States, Mexico and Canada, hosting residencies at some of the nation’s top nightclubs in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New York, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas, among other cities. He has also DJ’d and held appearances for various leading brands, including T-Mobile, the NFL, Sea-Doo, iHeart Radio and more.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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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Jun 28, 2022 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Travel & Leisure
The centerpiece of the campaign is a 30-second commercial now airing; will engage guests through billboards, social media, radio, digital advertising, on-site at Mohegan Sun and via future activations throughout the region
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 28, 2022) – Mohegan Sun, the premier entertainment and
gaming destination on the East Coast, has launched a new advertising brand campaign titled, “All in for Mohegan.” The campaign’s signature commercial, viewable HERE, takes viewers through the world at play that is Mohegan Sun, and answers the questions, “Who’s in for Mohegan?” and “Why?” Created by Advertising, Design and Digital agency, TAXI, in close coordination with Mohegan Sun’s Marketing Communications team led by George Galinsky and Lindsay Bollenbach, ”All in for Mohegan” will air locally and regionally, which included a spot recently in the Northeast at the start of an NBA Finals game between the Celtics and Warriors on ABC. The spot also aired during the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals on ESPN.
“The new “All in for Mohegan” ad campaign is a perfect representation of what our guests feel at, and about Mohegan Sun.” -said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun “We are home to endless entertainment options, incredible dining, world-class lounges and nightlife, thrilling casinos and the friendliest guest service anywhere, all pointing in the same direction, which is to have the ‘best time ever’ at Mohegan Sun.”
The “All in for Mohegan” campaign serves as the foundation of Mohegan Sun’s refreshed look and feel for the brand. The spot features Mohegan Sun’s very own Derrick Williams, Director of Transportation. Williams can be seen greeting guests in Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower hotel lobby at the opening of the spot. From there, the commercial provides a peek into a “friends night out” and where it takes them. When the question of “Who’s in for Mohegan?” is posed, the response is a rhetorical one: “Everyone, obviously.” The group finds themselves taking in a variety of special moments that millions of people experience at Mohegan Sun every year. This includes thrills at the slots and at the jaw-dropping Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, followed by dinner at Mohegan Sun’s most-popular restaurant, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. Dancing at one of the nightclubs, and then onto a sell-out concert inside the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, bowling in style at Game On!, selfies at the famous Chihuly, rolling the dice on a Craps game, and then meeting new friends of all ages to party with in novelle, rounds out the night. The group finally crashes at the hotel to do it all over again the next day.
“The new campaign is authentic. It’s welcoming. It’s real. It helps viewers start to feel what it is really like at Mohegan Sun and why it is so different from every other hospitality or travel destination out there.” -said George Galinsky, SVP Marketing Communications, Mohegan.
“The message is: everyone’s invited to experience hospitality Mohegan style. Whether you are 25 or 95, an avid gamer or not – Mohegan Sun has the unique ability to take a good experience and transform it into a great, unforgettable event. This new campaign does a great job of capturing that spirit for us.”
Campaign ads are also launching regionally beyond Connecticut, including in Rhode Island, New York City, Long Island, Boston and more. To learn more about Mohegan Sun, or to book a stay – please visit: mohegansun.com
ABOUT TAXI
Celebrating its 30th year in 2022, TAXI is a North American full-service agency that connects brands with consumers through creativity, technology, and culture. Its principal offices are in New York, Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver. The agency is behind award-winning campaigns for client partners including Mohegan Sun, Volkswagen, Audi, Applegate, Kraft Heinz, Colgate-Palmolive, and GSK/Pfizer. For more information, visit agency.taxi. TAXI is part of the VMLY&R network, and a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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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Jun 23, 2022 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Gaming, Hot Summer Fun
Celebrate all season long with showstopping live entertainment, festivals, cash, prize giveaways, and more
Mohegan Sun is heating up for the 25th anniversary of its annual Hot Summer Fun celebration! The action gets started on Monday, June 27th where guests can take advantage of daily Momentum member promotions, thrilling special events, live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena, Wolf Den, and more through Friday, September 2nd.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Momentum members can participate in a new promotion every day of the week! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property.
On More Money Mondays, Momentum members can win their share of $10,000 cash! Every Monday from June 27th – August 29th, one Momentum member will be randomly selected every sixty minutes between 10:00am – 7:00pm to win $1,000 cash. That’s 10 winners every Monday! To enter, Momentum members can play their favorite slots, tables, stadium games or poker games in the Poker Room. All Momentum members must be present to win.
During Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, Momentum members can go head-to-head with other members in their Status Level for up to $1,000 Momentum Dollars! Momentum members can play their favorite slots, table games, stadium games or wager in the Race Book and Poker Room from 6:00am – 10:00pm every Tuesday from June 28th – August 30th. Five winners per status level will be selected each week, and the Momentum members who earn the most Status Points throughout the week win the top prize! Momentum members must be a Core, Ignite, Leap, Ascend, Soar, or Soar Hawk member to participate.
Momentum members can double down on the momentum earnings during Wild Winning Wednesdays. Every Wednesday from June 29th – August 31st, Momentum members who play their favorite slots from 6:00am – Midnight will receive double Momentum Dollars. Momentum members can also earn double Status Points while playing their favorite table games, including Poker, stadium gaming and wagers placed in the Race Book. New to Hot Summer Fun is the Wild Winning Wednesday Kiosk Game that allows guests to swipe their Momentum card to win a share of $25,000 in Free Slot Play every Wednesday of HSF!
Additionally, with Bring-A-Friend Free Slot Play, any Momentum member who brings a friend to create a new Momentum account will receive $10 in Free Slot Play for themselves and $10 in Free Slot Play for the new member! Plus, if the new Momentum member provides their email address, they will be provided with an extra $10 in Free Slot Play. The Bring-A-Friend Free Slot Play promotion is limited to one offer per Momentum member, per Wild Winning Wednesday.
With Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Momentum members can win their share of prizes all day long! To enter, Momentum members can play their favorite slots, table games, stadium games or poker games in the Poker Room from June 30th through September 1st between the hours of 11:00am – 9:00pm. At the top of each hour during the promotion, one lucky Momentum member will be randomly chosen to win a gift of their choosing from our exclusive online catalog! All guests must be present to win.
Momentum members can kickstart their weekend with Fun in the Sun Fridays. Starting at 10:00am, the first 1,000 Momentum members to visit the Play+ Event Center (located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth) will receive a commemorative free Hot Summer Fun t-shirt. New colors will be offered every Friday from July 1st – September 2nd and Momentum members will have the chance to collect all 10! All participants must present their Momentum card and a valid ID to participate. Limit one shirt per Momentum member, per Fun in the Sun Friday.
In addition to these daily bonuses, Momentum members will have an extra chance to win big with Mohegan Sun’s $50,000 Jackpot Celebration! Through September 3rd, Momentum members who hit a jackpot of $1,200 or more on their favorite slot machines will get an entry form. Winners must activate their entries at Mohegan Sun between the hours of Noon and 7:00pm on Saturday, September 3rd. Lucky winners will be chosen at 7:30pm on Saturday, September 3rd (there will not be a live drawing). More details are available by visiting any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun.
KIOSK PROMOTIONS
One lucky Momentum member will get the chance to take their summertime adventures to new heights with a 2022 Forest River RV Wildwood FSX 170SS from Long View RV Superstores, courtesy of Mohegan Sun’s Happy Camper Giveaway! Guests can swipe their Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk from June 27th through September 2nd to earn Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or entries into the grand prize drawing. Those looking to double their total entries can swipe their Momentum card at any promotional kiosk on Friday, September 2nd from 6:00am – 4:00pm. The grand prize drawing takes place on Friday, September 2nd at 7:00pm. Momentum members can visit any Player’s Club booth for official details.
Momentum members who want to enjoy Hot Summer Fun while relaxing with their favorite cold beverage can pick up a complimentary Hot Summer Fun 12-can cooler bag at the Play+ Event Center on Sunday, July 3rd. The giveaway begins at 10:00am, and cooler bags are limited to the first 1,000 Momentum members. Each Momentum member is only allowed one bag. All guests must present their Momentum card as well as a valid photo ID.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The summer entertainment lineup inside the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena features chart-topping acts like My Chemical Romance, Santana, New Kids on the Block, Shawn Mendes, Lorde, Sam Hunt, Pitbull, OneRepublic, Third Eye Blind, and much more. Located in the heart of Casino of the Earth, the legendary Wolf Den showcases free live shows including favorites like Queensrÿche, classic rock stars such as Steven Page, and everything in between. For full details on all live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wolf Den throughout Hot Summer Fun, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Hot Summer Fun wouldn’t be complete without the popular live outdoor entertainment series Party on the Patio taking place every Friday from July 1st – September 2nd from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. The Summer Entrance will undergo a complete transformation into the best spot for drink specials, fire pits, food trucks, and so much more while enjoying the sounds of the best tribute bands around. Reserve a fire pit and your first round of drinks for up to six guests to take your Party on the Patio experience to new heights!
Fleetwood Macked kicks off the Party on the Patio concert series on July 1st delivering all of Fleetwood Mac’s hits. Two weeks later, enjoy the tropical vibes with a hint of country funkiness when Parrot Beach rocks the patio set to all the Jimmy Buffett classics on Friday, June 15th. August turns up the heat as 7800 Fahrenheit takes the stage as a tribute to Bon Jovi on August 19th with classics such as “Livin’on a Prayer”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”, and more. The BStreetBand closes out the series Friday, September 2nd with the sounds of Bruce Springsteen. Seating for Party on the Patio is available on a first-come, first-served basis, however, guests are welcome to bring their own chairs. Delicious food truck options such as Backyard Smokers, The Rolling Tomato, and Munchies Food Truck will also be available during Party on the Patio.
will also be available during Party on the Patio. For full details on fire pit reservations and information about the tribute band lineup, visit mohegansun.com
Guests looking for a more intimate entertainment experience can enjoy novelle’s Bubbles, Brunch & Beats: Baby Got Brunch on Sunday, July 3rd. The exclusive themed brunch has no cover, and is full of expertly made food and cocktails while chilling to a DJ spinning the best music from that decade. Make your way to Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge at 11:00am for this rad brunch with a 90’s flair!
ADDITIONAL HOT SUMMER FUN
The Hot Summer Fun doesn’t stop there! Tequila fans rejoice as the Sun Tequila Tasting is back and better than ever. Limes will be squeezed, and salt & sugar will be flowing on Saturday, July 23rd, to complement an array of tasty tequila and margarita samples at our mixology stations. Guests will have the opportunity to pedal a one-of-a-kind blender bike to mix up their 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 and capture memories at our photo booth while dancing along to band, The Fake Experience! Tickets include food and entertainment! Tickets are currently on sale for $70.00 via ticketmaster.com and will be available for $75.00 on the day of the event.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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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