Nov 25, 2013 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Prince hits Mohegan Sun Arena beginning December 27th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 25, 2013) — The legendary and prolific Prince is bringing his epic live show to Mohegan Sun Arena concerts kicking off on Friday, December 27th followed with a Saturday, December 28th performance and finishing on Sunday, December 29th. All shows will begin at 8:00pm. Janelle Monáe will be a special guest for the Sunday, December 29th show! This will mark Prince’s first ever performance at Mohegan Sun.
Tickets for all three shows are $195.00 and $125.00 and go on sale Friday, December 6th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, December 7th subject to availability.
With a career spanning four decades, the iconic Prince has taken home seven GRAMMYS and sold over 100 million copies of albums including his classics’Purple Rain and Sign “O” the Times. An innovator and an originator, Prince has long been a hybrid artist of Rock, Punk and Pop. His music continues to have a significant and lasting impact on the evolution of the music industry. No other musician has matched his range of talents, which include singing, dancing, composing, producing, and playing multiple instruments.
Prince is currently in the studio recording new music with his 21-piece super groupThe New Power Generation and his rock band 3rdEyeGirl featuring guitarist Donna Grantis, bassist Ida Nielsen and drummer Hannah Ford. New3rdEyeGirl album entitled Plectrum Electrum will be tentatively released in early2014.
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Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in the Nation and #3 in the World for top stops in 2013 and also ranked the Arena in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Nov 12, 2013 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale November 18th; Concert to take place on Friday, July 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 12, 2013) — Following an epic world tour kickoff in Brooklyn, Justin Timberlake announced today The 20/20 Experience World Tour will add twelve new dates in North America. After dominating the global charts in 2013 with the releases of The 20/20 Experience, and The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 available worldwide in stores now, Timberlake is bringing his electrifying live shows to fans with a global tour. The newly announced North American shows will include stops across North America and comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 18th for a 7:30pm show. The 20/20 Experience World Tour is promoted worldwide by Live Nation Global Touring.
Tickets are $195.00, $125.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Monday, November 18th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Tuesday, November 19th subject to availability.
Justin Timberlake’s all-new fan club, The Tennessee Kids (#TNKids), will have access to a pre-sale starting on November 13th. Fans should visit http://thetennesseekids.justintimberlake.com to register for the fan club and receive a special code to access the pre-sale. A pre-sale for MasterCard cardholders will also begin on November 13th.
For the latest information regarding pre-sale and on-sale dates, please visit www.justintimberlake.com. Hashtag: #JT2020TOUR
The 20/20 Experience, has been critically well received and is the year’s best selling album with over 4 million sold to date worldwide. The album marks Timberlake with the biggest male debut in five years as well as the biggest digital debut in U.S. history by a male artist. The 20/20 Experience held the #1 spot in both the Top 200 (3 weeks) and R&B album chart (10 weeks). In just its first week of release all 10 tracks charted on the digital songs chart and have sold over 7 million tracks in the US. The album has reached platinum status in three other countries as well as gold status in nine other countries tracks.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 31, 2013 | Breaking News, Employment
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce David Luber as the new Vice President of Player Development/New Markets. In this role, Luber will help the Mohegan Sun team cultivate relationships with new players.
Luber brings a wealth of casino experience to the position. Prior, he served as Corporate Marketing Executive at MGM Resorts International where he was tasked with developing and maintaining relationships with casino guests at all MGM International properties.
He also served as Relationship Marketing Executive at Revel in Atlantic City as well as CEO and Partner of College Mansion, LLC where he developed a large contemporary brand database.
Originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Luber attended Florida International University on full athletic scholarship to play Division I basketball. While there, he was spokesman for the Student Athletic Association Committee. In his spare time, Luber enjoys playing sports and spending time with his family.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Oct 7, 2013 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
Momentum offers guests a more personalized experience with tailored rewards and faster earning power
UNCASVILLE, CT – Innovative; individualized. These are just some of the words guests are using to describe Mohegan Sun’s new rewards program, Momentum. The four-tiered program, designed to propel players forward based on frequency of play, offers perks not found at competitor programs including generous discounts, the ability to earn rewards faster based on one’s frequency of play and tier status, and access to unique events and experiences.
“We are putting the power in players’ hands,” said Bobby Soper, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “Momentum is designed to empower our guests, allowing them to choose their experience. Whether that reward is access to a private lounge, complimentary hotel rooms, tickets to a show or more, the choice is completely theirs. No other rewards program has this heightened level of flexibility for its guests.
The Momentum card can be used to enjoy over 100 dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment options, hotels, spas and golf courses at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania; and at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One Momentum Dollar is equivalent to one dollar when shopping or dining in any of the property shops or restaurants.
Membership is free and open to all guests age 21 and over. To sign up, please visit a Player’s Club booth with valid identification.
To learn more about Momentum, visit mohegansun.com/momentum.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Sep 26, 2013 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Mohegan Sun Arena awarded Best Arena of the Year & Tom Cantone wins Entertainment Executive of the Year
Mohegan Sun took home two awards at the G2E Global Gaming Conference’s inaugural Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas last night. Mohegan Sun won Best Arena of the Year, topping MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and Thunder Valley Casino Resort Amphitheater in Lincoln, California and Senior Vice President of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone, took home the prize for Entertainment Executive of the Year. Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den was also nominated for the Best Theater of the Year.
This was the first ever entertainment awards ceremony at the G2E with votes tabulated nationwide.
“Accepting this award is the pinnacle of recognizing the best entertainment team in the nation, who all have ownership of building our entertainment product into one of the elite programs and venues in the world” said Tom Cantone, Senior VP of Sports & Entertainment.
Cantone was recently named to Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment for Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA), operators of Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania and Mohegan Gaming Advisors, managers of Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.
G2E – is world’s largest gaming event from 32 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. G2E is the premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry held Sept. 23-26, 2013 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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, ext. 27163.
Sep 17, 2013 | Breaking News, Employment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun is pleased to welcome Frederick Brown as Senior Vice President of Information
Technology and Chief Information Officer where he will oversee all aspects of the Information Systems department. Brown has over 20 years of IT experience, most recently as Vice President of Information Technology at the flagship’s sister property, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Brown began at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in 2006 first serving as IT Engineering Manager, then moving on to become the Director of Information Technology before being promoted to Vice President of Information Technology in 2011. Prior to that, he worked as a programmer, analyst and Manager for Penn Software, Southern Union and System One Solutions.
Brown received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from King’s College located in Pennsylvania. He currently resides in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area with his wife Leann and two children.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
