Oct 13, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports Betting
WHAT: Season 5 is all about transformation. Take a peek behind the curtain at the development and launch of two amazing new venues: TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Fans will also get an inside look at how Mohegan Sun became a hub for primetime College Basketball in the Arena, transformed a new area into a weekly summer festival, reopened the incredible 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, and turned Bow & Arrow Sports Bar into the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook!
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, October 13th at 7:30pm EST (and airing every Wednesday night through November 17th)| BackofHouse.tv
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun launches season five of the hit series, “Back of House” tonight, October 13th at 7:30pm. The premiere is viewable directly through www.backofhouse.tv. Season five of “Back of House” follows the professional lives of 10 Mohegan Sun team members, taking viewers behind the scenes and providing a unique glimpse into major moments and milestones over the past year for both Mohegan Sun and parent company, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE).
Episode 1: A Delicious Collaboration: Mohegan Sun has been searching for a new partnership for next-level dining for a while now, and found the perfect match with the renowned TAO Group Hospitality brand. Come along and follow Jeff, Chris and the construction team transform a piece of prime real estate into one of the hottest new restaurants in the Northeast. It’s not easy building a restaurant during a pandemic, but this team is up to the task!
Tune-in and WIN
To celebrate the brand-new season, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host an enter-to-win contest for fans to take part in during the season’s six-week span. As part of the giveaway, viewers can enter to win a grand prize two-day stay with a $250 food and beverage credit and a $250 gift card to experience the magic of Mohegan Sun for themselves as it celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary.
*Giveaway Disclaimer
Must be 21 years or older to be eligible to win. By entering the promotion, you are opting in to receive email offers from Mohegan Sun and agree to sign a media release waiver. Media release waiver allows Mohegan Sun to use your likeness as a prize winner. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. No cash value. Offer is non-transferable. Offer valid at Mohegan Sun’s Connecticut location only. Participants cannot be an employee of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment or one of its properties or a direct family member of an employee.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv where you can also book a room, buy show tickets, gift cards and even apply for a position for a career with Mohegan Sun.
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Oct 6, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
The East Coast’s Premier Resort to Air Season 5 of its Authentic, Award-Winning Behind the Scenes Digital Series, “Back of House,” Starting October 13
Following a pivotal year of change in the entertainment and hospitality industries, Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s top resorts, today announced the release of its new, illuminating season of the acclaimed, original digital TV series, “Back of House.” Following last year’s successful season that reached millions of new viewers, Season 5 will feature six all-new weekly episodes on backofhouse.tv beginning
Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30PM. This season will take an inside look into Mohegan Sun’s impressive transformations during unprecedented times, as the world-class resort brand reinvented itself through new best practices, restructured A-List events, and continued to emerge as the industry leading innovator in hospitality, entertainment, and casino gaming.
“Back of House Season 5 – Reinventing the Future!” is a digital series filmed behind the scenes following 10 industry professionals as they offer viewers a peek behind the curtain into the magic of Mohegan Sun. Viewers are able to experience first-hand the quick thinking, teamwork and business innovation that took place during a crucial time, as the industry adapted to a “new normal.” Viewers of the series will follow key Mohegan Sun team members through milestones such as the unveiling of the highly-anticipated TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge and the grand opening of Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas – which marked a momentous occasion not only for the Mohegan Tribe, but for Indian Country as a whole. Further, the series documents the challenges and successes of safely reopening such an expansive integrated entertainment resort while hosting live music and sporting events to a sold-out full house of guests, once again.
“Setting the standards for what it means to be the leading resort operator in this challenging era, motivates us all to continue to strategically evolve and grow. It is a privilege for us to share our work culture with the world in this entertaining way,” said George Galinsky, SVP of Marketing Communications at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE). “As we continue to reflect on this past year and a half, we’re happy to offer a rare, up close look at many of the employees who elevate our brand and further our mission every day. We look forward to welcoming guests back to a new season of the show, and more importantly, to our safe and welcoming destination so they can create more memorable lifetime experiences.”
Primal-NY, an award-winning production studio, will also be returning for the fifth season to document the journey as Mohegan Sun reinvents the future of hospitality and casino gaming. “Great storytelling is at the heart of what we do,” said Robert Conticelli, President of Primal-NY. “Mohegan’s transformations this past year have been incredible to film, and it has made our job of portraying these amazing stories that much easier.”
Season 5 will bring six brand-new episodes, with both new and familiar faces, as Mohegan Sun continued to deliver one-of-a-kind gaming, entertainment and hospitality experiences to Connecticut and beyond:
- Episode 1: A Delicious Collaboration
As Mohegan Sun continues to grow, the property is tasked with finding a next-level partnership that will offer guests a unique and upscale dining experience. Following many conversations and meetings, the team finds a perfect match with the renowned TAO Group Hospitality brand. Follow cast members, Jeff, Chris, and the construction team as they set to transform one of the resorts most sought out real estate locations into one of the hottest new restaurants in the Northeast.
- Episode 2: Bubbleville Part 1
As the pandemic continued on and the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena remained closed to fans, the Mohegan Sun marketing and entertainment teams developed a slam dunk partnership with the NCAA to host the NCAA college basketball tournament in a “bubble.” The team quickly kicks into high gear to set the standard for health and safety protocols during this national event. The cast works to navigate uncharted waters with last minute changes and continued pandemic challenges, getting ready for the arrival of over 30 basketball teams.
- Episode 3: Bubbleville Part 2
With the colleges beginning to roll in, the event security team faces new hurdles as they persevere getting every team through state-of-the-art safety and health protocols. Then, it’s all hands-on deck as the banquets team works to feed all the teams, while the Arena and Expo Center have both been transformed into giant TV studios and practice facilities. Throughout this unique story, the cast reflects on the hard work, challenges and successes of welcoming college basketball back to the court.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) team members head out to Las Vegas as they collaborate with Virgin Hotels to transform a tired, old casino into one of Sin’s-City’s most anticipated new resorts. Both the Vegas and Connecticut teams come together to produce Mohegan Sun magic as the doors to this one-of-a-kind, and first ever Tribal casino resort, open to the public in Las Vegas for the very first time.
- Episode 5: Live Music Is Back
There is a buzz around property, and that means only one thing: a sold-out show in the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena! With the return of live music, Mohegan Sun welcomes back renowned music group, Lady A, and thousands of fans to the first full capacity show in a very long time. The entire entertainment team has been counting down the days until this moment, as Lady A takes the stage at one of the world’s top arenas. Follow the cast as they work through a successful return to “normal.”
- Episode 6: A Sure-Fire Bet
As transformations continue, Jeff works with Lauren to check-out the fully converted former valet entrance that now serves as a brand new outdoor special events and meetings venue. The team preps the space and this week’s tribute band, setting the stage for welcoming more guests back to Party on the Patio at Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun. All this while renovations continue in the Race Book and Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, the future homes of Mohegan Sun’s new sports betting offerings.
Enter to Win and Experience “Back of House” IRL*
To celebrate the brand-new season, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host an enter-to-win contest for fans to take part in during the season’s six-week span. As part of the giveaway, viewers can enter to win a grand prize two-day stay with a $250 food and beverage credit and a $250 gift card to experience the magic of Mohegan Sun for themselves as it celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary.
*Giveaway Disclaimer
Must be 21 years or older to be eligible to win. By entering the promotion, you are opting in to receive email offers from Mohegan Sun and agree to sign a media release waiver. Media release waiver allows Mohegan Sun to use your likeness as a prize winner. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. No cash value. Offer is non-transferable. Offer valid at Mohegan Sun’s Connecticut location only. Participants cannot be an employee of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment or one of its properties or a direct family member of an employee.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv where you can also book a room, buy show tickets, gift cards and even apply for a position for a career with Mohegan Sun.
ABOUT PRIMAL NY
Primal NY is a full-service production studio specializing in brand discovery, digital strategy, content creation and distribution. Primal positions clients in ideal Digital, TV and Film scenarios. Based in New York City, the award-winning team of diverse filmmakers has experience across many industries including fashion, sports, music, hospitality, and motion pictures. Primal seeks relationships where opportunities exist to develop original content that enhances a client’s brand identity by finding unique ways to tell their stories. For more information, visit primal-ny.com.
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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Sep 30, 2021 | Breaking News, Employment, Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Mohegan Sun opens Retail Sports Betting with America’s #1 Sportsbook
UNCASVILLE, CT – September 30, 2021 – Today, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and FanDuel Group launched a retail sports betting experience for residents and visitors to the state of Connecticut. To celebrate the launch of sports betting in Connecticut, a temporary Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook retail location at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar opened to the public at 9:30am with a ribbon cutting ceremony that featured Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, who also placed a ceremonial first bet. Lamont placed the 1st legal sports bet in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which was $50.00 on the Connecticut Sun to win by more than 7.5 points tonight vs. the Chicago Sky.
Former NFL legends, Wayne Chrebet and Darius Butler, were also on hand to celebrate the launch of sports betting at Mohegan Sun. Chrebet placed a $20.00 wager on the Jets moneyline for their game this weekend against the Tennessee Titans, and Butler placed a $20..00 wager on the New England Patriots moneyline, hoping they notch a win against the Tampa Buccaneers on Sunday night.
Just in time for Week 4 of the NFL season, the temporary Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is conveniently located near the Autumn entrance at Mohegan Sun and features four live betting windows and nearly 50 self-service betting terminals. The companies anticipate opening the permanent Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook this winter in a fully revamped area where the Mohegan Sun Race Book was previously located. This signature sportsbook, which will be 11,000 square feet, featuring a 140 foot high-resolution video wall as well as a full bar and dining menu, has the potential to be one of the largest FanDuel sportsbooks in the United States. A Race Book section will still be featured within the new venue as well.
“To now be able to offer sports betting for Mohegan Sun guests is quite a thrill and a milestone that was a long time in the making,” said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “This day wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and tireless work from our parent company, MGE, my incredible team at Mohegan Sun, leadership with the Mohegan Tribe, Governor Lamont and the State of Connecticut, and our partners at FanDuel Group. This gaming expansion will bring jobs, excitement and other positive economic impacts to Mohegan Sun and across Connecticut, and we can’t wait to hit the ground running.”
Sports bettors and guests visiting Mohegan Sun will be able to enjoy a FanDuel Sportsbook retail experience that fans in other states have grown to love, featuring an incredible game-day atmosphere with wagering options available across a variety of sporting events. FanDuel will provide its proprietary risk and trading technology that leverages the IGT PlaySports platform to offer bets on all major U.S. sports, including professional football, basketball, baseball, tennis, MMA, boxing, soccer, golf, motorsports and more.
After launching today in Connecticut, MGE and FanDuel will collaborate on the online casino experience under the Mohegan Sun brand, with more details on an official online launch date to be provided soon.
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit mohegangaming.com.
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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Sep 9, 2021 | Breaking News
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s Flagship Property in Connecticut Rolls Out Star-Studded Schedule of Events and exciting promotions to Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Style
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 9, 2021) – To properly celebrate 25 years as the Northeast’s premiere integrated entertainment resort, Mohegan Sun today announces an impressive lineup of entertainment, deals, giveaways, and celebrity appearances throughout the month of October. From larger-than-life gaming promotions to headlining concerts in the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, the brand’s 25th anniversary is stacking up to be a can’t-miss celebration.
As part of the milestone anniversary, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship property will offer Momentum loyalty members a special “Collect and Win” promo throughout the month of October, where cardholders can earn a swipe at the special 25th anniversary kiosks for a chance to win Free Slot Play prizes and up to $50,000 cash! In addition, the brand is offering a $250,000 Anniversary Slot Sweepstakes for loyalists to try their luck at winning their share of $250,000 in cash by playing their favorite slots! High-rolling private blackjack, slot and Baccarat tournaments will also be hosted for VIP gamers.
Beyond the casino floor, Mohegan Sun is planning an epic culmination weekend on October 22-24, with appearances and performance from superstars like Harry Styles and Blake Shelton, each headlining the Mohegan Sun Arena with very limited tickets still available. Further, Hip-Hop legends Run DMC will be performing in the Wolf Den for the first time ever, and celebrities of all status will be on-hand for a VIP party at Mohegan’s newest hot-spot, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge.
From dining to retail, Mohegan Sun will be offering an abundance of promotions throughout October. Guests can enjoy delicious deals at on-property favorites such as 25 percent off indulgent appetizers at Comix Roadhouse, out-of-this-world promos at Johnny Rockets, and decadent discounts that will make you want to wine and dine at Jasper White’s Summer Shack and Sushi Koya. Guests can also enjoy a day full of shopping with exclusive 25th anniversary-themed savings at world-class shops like Bluwire, Pasta Vita, Chocolux, Chico’s, Lux Bond Green, Yankee Candle and more. While supplies last; offers subject to change based on spending.
“It is a tremendous accomplishment to celebrate 25 years of operation,” said Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment CEO, Ray Pineault. “This milestone is a testament to the rich culture instilled by the Mohegan Tribe, the hard work and dedication our world-class team members, and the loyalty of all our wonderful guests. Throughout the past 25 years, we have emerged as an industry-leader in entertainment, gaming and hospitality and it all started with our incredible flagship destination in southeastern Connecticut. We’re really looking forward to continued growth and success as Mohegan Sun embarks on its next 25 years and beyond.”
Further details about Mohegan Sun’s 25th anniversary lineup of events, promotions and activities please visit: www.mohegansun.com/mohegan-sun-25th-anniversary
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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Aug 21, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
***Please be advised that this performance which was originally planned to be postponed due to Tropical Storm Henri, has now been cancelled. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.***
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 21, 2021) — Due to the state of emergency issued by the State of Connecticut related to Hurricane Henri, the Jason Mraz performance originally scheduled for tomorrow evening at Mohegan Sun Arena will be postponed.
Updates on a rescheduled Jason Mraz concert at Mohegan Sun Arena will become available via mohegansun.com and Ticketmaster.com. Guests can hold on to their tickets for the rescheduled date.
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Jul 14, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
The Love Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, October 21st and Saturday, October 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 14, 2021) – Grammy Award®-winning global superstar
Harry Styles is back on stage this Fall as he announces his updated set of US tour dates today. For the first time, the multi-platinum singer will perform all the hits from his double platinum album FINE LINE in front of fans from around the country. The tour heads to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Thursday, October 21st, in addition to an already sold-out October 23rd performance. This new date has been added by overwhelming demand, and tickets go on sale on Friday, July 23rd.
Love On Tour was set to begin next month but due to COVID-19 restrictions varying by state, all dates have been rescheduled for later this year. The tour will now kick off on September 4th in Las Vegas with Special Guest Jenny Lewis, who will be opening at the Mohegan Sun Arena concerts too.
Tickets to the October 21st Harry Styles performance at Mohegan Sun Arena are $236.25, $186.25 and $86.25 and go on sale Friday, July 23rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com.
Pre-sale registration is also available now by clicking HERE. This pre-sale is through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program. Verified Fan on sale begins Wednesday, July 21st. More details are available at https://hstyles.co.uk/tour
The tour will be following all local and public health guidelines as well as venue protocols set forth at the time of each show. Fans are encouraged to visit mohegansun.com/poi/venues/mohegan-sun-arena/policies.html for the latest health & safety details and requirements at Mohegan Sun Arena.
About Harry Styles:
Harry Styles’ sophomore solo effort Fine Line continues his utterly unique first decade in music. At just 26, Harry’s sophisticated romantic rock record earned critical acclaim and huge commercial success. Fine Line, released in December 2019 on Columbia Records, achieved an array of history-making records and topped the charts at #1 in over 20 countries, amassing a total of 5 Billion streams worldwide to date. The 2x Platinum album debuted at #1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 with over 478,000 equivalent album units sold, making history as the biggest sales week for a solo U.K. male artist’s album since Nielsen Music began electronically tracking sales data in 1991, and was recently named one of the top 500 albums of all time by Rolling Stone. Fine Line has produced 2 multi-platinum #1 singles with “Watermelon Sugar,” which won the Grammy Award® for Best Pop Solo Performance and 2021 BRIT Award for Best British Single, and “Adore You,” which also received a Grammy nomination for Best Music Video. Styles and Fine Line were also nominated for Best Male and MasterCard Album of the Year at the 2020 BRIT AWARDS. He became an overnight sensation with the band One Direction which conquered the world, touring and scoring hits at a frantic pace, while he began to evolve as a songwriter and performer. Styles went his own way in spring 2017 when he dropped his first solo single: the double-platinum piano epic “Sign of the Times,” which Rolling Stone named the Song of the Year. His self-titled debut album released in May 2017, entered the Billboard 200 at #1 and topped charts at #1 in over 55 countries. The timeless 10-track album confirmed Styles as an artist schooled in the classics, while still breaking new ground. He toured the album in 2017 and 2018 with 90 sold-out shows in over 20 countries. He made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film “Dunkirk” in July 2017, becoming the first British artist with a #1 debut single, album and film in the same year. Up next, he will kick off his world tour Love on Tour in 2021 in support of Fine Line.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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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