The Sun Patio also hosts “Moonlit Movies” on Friday, October 18th and Seltzer Social on Friday, October 25th!
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2024) – This past Saturday evening, on September 28th, Mohegan Sun’s revamped outdoor Sun Patio venue played host to an all-ages event featuring a popular Taylor Swift tribute band. A crowd of more than 2,150 enjoyed the special evening of their favorite hit songs, fun activities, and food trucks by way of Philly’s, Supreme Hot Dogs and NoRA Cupcake Company.
“We made some major improvements to the outdoor space known as Sun Patio ahead of the summer and with that, Mohegan Sun successfully hosted a variety of events, including 30+ free concerts,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This Taylor Swift celebration was a tremendous showcase of what we envisioned for this unique outdoor amenity, and it became the largest ticketed event yet hosted on the new Sun Patio, with more than 2,150 enjoying the special event!”
Officially billed as “Are you Ready For iT? A Musical Tribute,” a talented tribute band based in Connecticut hit the stage just after 6:00pm. Using costumes, choreography and signature elements from Taylor’s performances, the band captured the thrill of one of the most iconic acts in music today. In addition to a night filled with chart-topping renditions, the event featured group seating around fire pits, delicious bites, a photo booth and a friendship bracelet station.
“This was a truly memorable event for Mohegan Sun and our guests,” -said Kim Noto, CMO for Mohegan Sun. “The Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun has had its best season yet both in terms of visitation and in variety – and there is still more to come this year and in 2025 as well.”
Additional events coming up on the Sun Patio include the recently announced “Moonlit Movies” on Friday, October 18th, where an all-ages showing of the movie Hocus Pocus takes place at 6:00pm, and a showing of the Us (18+ recommended) begins at 8:30pm. The weekend of October 25th also brings the return of Mohegan Sun’s annual Sun BrewFest – and on Friday, October 25th, the kick-off event is Seltzer Social on the Sun Patio, featuring endless seltzer flavors, fall-inspired spirits, food from House of BBQ & Bacon and live entertainment by DJ Jay R One! More details on both events are available HERE.
The main event for Sun BrewFest also takes place at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 26th from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, featuring a diverse selection of regional breweries, quick bites from popular local restaurants, a cornhole tournament and live music by American Honey. More info and ticket information is available at SunBrewFest.com
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.
Games to be played at Mohegan Sun Arena; Media Credentials for all Events are now Open
UNCASVILLE, CT(September 5, 2024) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that tickets for all regular-season college basketball events at Mohegan Sun will go on sale starting Friday, September 6. Tickets for the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition) will go on sale starting Friday, September 13.
The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena will host 20 college basketball games this upcoming season, making Mohegan Sun the place to be for basketball fans this winter.
“Mohegan Sun will be an exciting home for hoops during the fall and winter, as we’re set to host both the UConn Men & Women, Providence, UMass, and so many other great college programs,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame has been remarkable, and we can’t wait to showcase this powerhouse lineup of basketball inside Mohegan Sun Arena, beginning October 14!”
Fans can secure their seats for all regular-season games at Mohegan Sun Arena via Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Arena box office starting Saturday, September 7. Tickets for the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition) will go on sale via Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Arena box office starting Saturday, September 14.
Media interested in covering any college event can apply through hoophall.com/media.
Game times and television broadcast details will be released at a later date.
For more information, please visit hoophall.com or follow @hoophallu on all social platforms.
2024 COLLEGE EVENT SCHEDULE
Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition)
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Monday, October 14
UConn vs. Rhode Island
Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Friday, November 22
Florida State vs. Temple
Saturday, November 23
Vermont vs. Delaware
Yale vs. Fairfield
Temple vs. UMass
Sunday, November 24
Vermont vs. Fairfield
UMass vs. Florida State
Yale vs. Delaware
Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Saturday, December 14
Providence vs. St. Bonaventure
Fordham vs. Bryant
Invesco QQQ Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Tuesday, December 17
LSU vs. Seton Hall
UConn vs. Iowa State
Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Bracket #1
Thursday, December 19
Benedict College vs. Lincoln, PA
Winston-Salem State vs. Kentucky State
Friday, December 20
Consolation
Championship
Bracket #2
Thursday, December 19
Norfolk State vs. Alabama State
Delaware State vs. Grambling
Friday, December 20
Norfolk State vs. Grambling
Delaware State vs. Alabama State
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
ABOUT NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 450 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophallU, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
A weekly live sports betting podcast will take place every Thursday at 6:00pm featuring Mike “Mut” Mutnansky, Eytan Shander and Mohegan Sun FanDuel’s Sportsbook GM, Brad Bryant
Launching Thursday, September 5th just as the 2024/2025 pro-football season kicks off, is an all-new sports betting podcast recorded live in Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Mike Mutnansky and co-host Eytan Shander will broadcast Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun every Thursday through November 7th, followed by distribution on all major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music and more. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook’s General Manager, Brad Bryant, will be featured on the podcast weekly, adding further game analysis, expert picks, and general sports talk in addition to detailing special events coming up in the Sportsbook! Each weekly episode will be available through mohegansun.com/sportsbooklive and episodes will also be live-streamed on YouTube.
After the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in the winter of 2022, Brad Bryant became a regular on Mut Mutnansky’s weekly Boston-sports radio show, providing picks, banter and betting advice on the weekend’s biggest games across College and Pro Football. The two sports betting experts will be reunited, alongside Mut’s co-host and Philly sports media veteran, Eytan Shander when Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun debuts at 6:00pm on September 5th. Fans interested in viewing the live show can make reservations through UrVenue.
“It’s going to be a thrill to join Mut & Eytan for this all-new weekly sports podcast live from Mohegan Sun,” said Brad Bryant, GM of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “We’ll talk real-time analysis, make predictions and showcase the incredible game-day experience at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. It’s going to be a ton of fun.”
Produced in partnership with OddsShopper, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun will also cover the MLB playoff stretch, the NBA and other major sports. With a 6:00pm – 7:00pm live schedule from September 5th through November 7th, the live podcast leads into the big pro-football games on Thursday night, viewable on the largest continuous video wall on the East Coast inside the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The sportsbook also features 225+ seats, a Mezzanine level with a private bar, a Race Book, 33 betting kiosks available 24/7, six cashier windows, a winning dining menu and much more.
*Guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY: New England Sports personality Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has been a staple in the Boston sports radio and podcast scene for more than 20 years. Mut is also an avid handicapper and horse racing fan who has hosted various events at Mohegan Sun. Mutnansky writes about sports, sports betting, Saratoga and sports media through his MutStack blog, available at Mutstack.com. Mutnansky is a graduate of UConn and also hosts the MutStack Podcast.
ABOUT BRAD BRYANT: Originally from Texas, Brad Bryant is a veteran in Sportsbook management. His career began at Boulder & Sunset Station in Las Vegas followed by becoming Director of Race, Sports & Poker at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Bryant would move on to the role of Director of Operations for Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots in Louisiana prior to joining Mohegan Sun. Known in Las Vegas as “Bomber Brad” for his longshot horse picks on the radio show “Raceday Las Vegas,” Bryant has been with Mohegan Sun since 2021, leading Sportsbook & Race Book operations.
ABOUT EYTAN SHANDER: Eytan Shander is a well-known sports radio and TV personality based out of Philadelphia. He writes a weekly sports column on PhillyVoice.com in addition to providing insights on the Post Flight podcast hosted on Philly Voice. Shander’s content can also be found on oddsshopper.com, where he provides sports betting and fantasy sports predictions and analysis. Follow Shander on X at @shandershow!
And to learn more on Mohegan’s online casino and sports betting offerings, visit: CT.mohegansuncasino.com
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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Developed by IGT, the brand-new Whitney Houston™ Slots Wide-Area Progressive jackpot video slots have rolled out in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun. Anchored in the heart of the Hold & Spin Slot Zone, a pod of four new Whitney Houston Slot machines are now live, featuring famous tunes by the multi-platinum Pop-star and a cutting-edge game experience. These new IGT games also feature the Hold & Spin bonus feature, in addition to an exhilarating wheel bonus. Free games, mini progressive jackpots and a major progressive jackpot that currently sits at more than $500,000 can be won on the new Whitney Houston slots at Mohegan Sun!
To celebrate the launch of the new Whitney Houston Slots at Mohegan Sun, a special event exclusively for Momentum members will take place on Thursday, August 22nd at 1:00pm, where Momentum members can enjoy these fun new games for free. The promotion is limited to the first 100 registered Momentum members who register on the day of the event, at a designated location next to Sol Toro in Casino of the Sky. This promotion will allow the guests who gain entry to play a set number of free spins on the Whitney Houston Slots, and cash out any winnings! For more details, click HERE.
Joining Mohegan Sun’s loyalty program is simple and free for all guests aged 21+. Just visit any Player’s Club booth across Mohegan Sun. For additional details, visit mohegansun.com/momentum
As part of the thrill of these new machines at Mohegan Sun, players will get to enjoy some of Whitney Houston’s most memorable hits like “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and “So Emotional.” The Whitney Houston slots offer a tremendous gaming experience, appealing to a broad range of guests. To enter into the Hold & Spin bonus feature, players need to trigger six platinum records – and from there, additional interfaces are unlocked allowing more records to be compiled. Once players run out of free spins in this bonus phase, they collect all the money they have accumulated.
Around Labor Day, three more Whitney Houston slots will also arrive at Mohegan Sun, near Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth.
Mohegan Sun continues to expand its slot machine offerings, especially in the Hold & Spin Slot Zone where there are more than 250 games featuring the Hold & Spin bonus. With nearly 4,000 slot machines in total, Mohegan Sun ensures there’s something for every gaming enthusiast.
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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Mohegan Sun has also been named to Tripadvisors’s Traveler’s Choice List & Mohegan Sun Arena once again wins “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music
Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most exciting entertainment destinations in the US, is excited to announce a variety of 2024 awards including major recognitions in the 2024 CT Insider “Best of Connecticut Awards,” that include Best Music Venue, Best Fine Dining, and Best Casino Activity. Mohegan Sun Arena is also again recognized by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for being the top Arena among all casino destinations. Additionally, Mohegan Sun has been named to Tripadvisor’s highly accredited Traveler’s Choice List for 2024, an honor that less than 10% of destinations worldwide receive.
CT Insider’s “Best of Connecticut Awards” is an annual contest that celebrates the top local business, attractions and services throughout the state. Kicking off in early January, the contest engages a wide audience through a simple voting process, allowing Connecticut locals to recognize their favorite attractions and businesses. Voters pick from over 900 businesses among a set eleven categories that includes highlights like Activities, Arts & Culture, At the Casino, Food & Drink, Travel, People & Media, and Shopping. For “Best Casino Performance Venue,” as well as “Best Music Venue – Large,” Mohegan Sun Arena took home the top spot. A #1 win also went to Bobby’s Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun for the category: “Best Casino Casual Dining.”
“Receiving these honors from this year’s “Best of Connecticut Awards,” by CT Insider, along with recognitions from the ACM and Trip Advisor, is a true testament to Mohegan Sun’s dedication to excellence,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “These awards aren’t possible without the vision and hard work of our team, who consistently deliver outstanding service and create memorable experiences throughout our casino, resort and entertainment destination.”
The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena is also thrilled to have received first place awards from CT Insider for both “Best Music Venue – Large” and “Best Casino Performance Venue.” Mohegan Sun Arena has also taken home its eighth “Casino of The Year-Arena” award by the ACM. This award is voted on by ACM membership which includes professionals from various segments of the music industry including artists, musicians, producers, talent buyers, & promoters. As one of the busiest and popular venues in the US, Mohegan Sun Arena hosts top tier events and performances that draw crowds from across the country. Guests attending an event at Mohegan Sun Arena can enjoy state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, luxurious VIP suites, and a variety of food & beverage options within the arena. For a full event list, which includes upcoming acts like Phish, Cheap Trick, Shane Gillis, Jon Stewart, Duran Duran and more, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Several of Mohegan Sun’s nightlife venues and dining attractions were also finalists in the CT Insider 2024 “Best of Connecticut” awards in the Casino category. This included Crafty Stir for “Best Casual Dining,” and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, BALLO Italian Restaurant, and Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse for “Best Casino Fine Dining.” Comix Roadhouse was also a finalist for “Best Casino Performance Venue,” and Mandara Spa was in the running for “Best Casino Spas.”
Mohegan Sun has also been selected as a “Tripadvisor Travelers Choice” recipient, an honor given to the world’s most popular attractions based on reviews and ratings collected over a 1-year period. This places Mohegan Sun in the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor, continuing its reputation as a premier entertainment destination.
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 X and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
