Dec 28, 2009 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
MOHEGAN SUN AWARDS $649,855 WHEEL OF FORTUNE® MEGAJACKPOT® – 4th IN 1 MONTH
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun awarded an impressive $649,855 Wheel of Fortune® Special Edition™ MegaJackpot® on Saturday, December 26th in Casino of the Sky near Johnny Rockets and Wombi Rock.
The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, credited his family for getting him to the facility and to the winning machine. “My dad came along and wanted to go to Mohegan Sun” and “my wife insisted on playing [the winning machine] because we always win and can sit together at the game,” he said. After investing only $55.00, the winner said he knew he had won, but wasn’t sure how much. When asked about immediate plans, the winner said he hasn’t decided how to spend his winnings yet, but would be “at work tomorrow.”
Exactly one month ago, Mohegan Sun paid a $364,762 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® on a one-dollar machine, which was the fourth MegaJackpot® to be awarded in November at the casino. The run began with a hit on November 18th, when Mohegan Sun paid an incredible $503,808 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® on a one-dollar machine. Then, on November 25th, Mohegan Sun awarded a $224,347 Wheel of Fortune® on a nickel MegaJackpot® machine which was followed just two days later with a $364,762 Wheel of Fortune® hit on a one-dollar machine. Mohegan Sun has now paid fourteen MegaJackpots® this year totaling an amazing $3.4 million.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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 museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. For more information, please visit mohegansun.com.
Dec 24, 2009 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, Gaming
Free gifts, free points, entertainment, dining and gaming every Tuesday from January 5th through February 9th (Click here for Chinese)
Beginning January 5th, Asian guests can enjoy their Tuesdays with a variety of free gifts, free performances, special dining options for $8.88 and spectacular gaming as part of Mohegan Sun’s Super Tuesdays.
Exclusive Rewards To Bus Guests
Valuable Bus Package and Special Gift
Guests can ride off to Mohegan Sun from Manhattan or Flushing, New York with a $65.00 bus package or with a $70.00 package that include a free food and a Match Play coupon, ride from Brooklyn, New York or Massachusetts. In addition, all bus patrons will receive an extra $5.00 Match Play coupon for Super Tuesdays.
Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaway. The first 1,500 bus patrons each week will receive a coupon for a free gift; a new gift item will be given away each week. Over 50 buses running daily from New York and Massachusetts will offer this exclusive package. Guests are encouraged to arrive on our earliest buses.
Weekly Mini-Baccarat Tournament
The excitement continues with a special Mini-Baccarat tournament every Tuesday, bus guests will receive a voucher to participate upon arrival. The first tournament registration begins at 11:00am with a $25.00 buy-in; entrants can compete for a guaranteed $3,000 prize pool. Sessions will run from Noon to 5:00pm. The second tournament registration begins at 11:00pm and sessions will run from 12:00am to 4:00am.
Shopping and Dining
Seasons Buffet will offer a meal at $8.88 for all bus patrons, and Sunrise Square will also join in on the action with specials for $8.88 including Beef Brisket, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, BBQ Pork, Roast Chicken and much more. When you spend $15.00 on any purchases at Sunrise Essentials (excluding tobacco or health and beauty aids), you will receive a select drink for just a penny.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy an amazing show from top performers in the Wolf Den at 2:00pm every Tuesday. On January 5th and February 9th, magician Jim Karol will perform a wide selection of magic tricks. On January 12th and February 2nd, the Wolf Den will feature Chinese Fan Dance, one of the most esoteric and specialized forms of dance. Jason Michaels and David Garrity will take the stage to show their astounding magic tricks on January 19th and January 26th respectively.
Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Super Tuesdays, call the Asian Marketing hotline 1.877.999.9977 or visit mohegansun.com/888. For more information on bus package, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing department at 1.888.770.0140.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Dec 17, 2009 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Chef Showdown, a Grape Stomp competition and the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open take place during the weekend’s Grand Tasting
A culinary face-off, mashed grapes and oyster shucking will highlight a competition-filled weekend during SUN WINEFEST 2010. A variety of events will take place on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st including the 6th Annual Chef Showdown, 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open and the first-ever Grape Stomp competition.
Sponsored by Hatfield® the 6th Annual Chef Showdown kicks off Saturday, January 30th at 1:45pm on the main stage in the Uncas Ballroom during the Grand Tasting. Chefs who submit the most creative, unique and inspiring recipe utilizing Hatfield® Flat Iron Pork Sirloin and Quick Ribs will be chosen as finalists to prepare their dishes for a chance to take home $4,000, an exclusive VIP stay at Mohegan Sun, a custom Championship Chef’s Coat and a feature in an upcoming issue of Hartford Magazine. Second place will take home a $1,000 prize. Aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts can still enter their original recipes for a chance to compete. Visit sunwinefest.com/chefs for registration.
Following the 6th Annual Chef Showdown, Sun WineFest’s first-ever Grape Stomp sponsored by [yellow tail] ® begins at 4:15pm, January 30th, on the main stage. Teams will kick off their shoes and have three minutes to channel their inner Lucille Ball and stomp out as much grape juice as they can. To enter, potential participants can contact Event Director, Vicky Cirilli at 860.874.7742. First place will win $1,500, an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun and a complimentary dinner for two at Todd English’s Tuscany. Second place will take home $1,000 and third will receive $500.00, respectively. The SUN WINEFEST 2010 Grape Stomp will benefit the American Diabetes Association.
Finally SUN WINEFEST 2010 concludes the action during the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open sponsored by Bud Light. Elite shuckers from the best restaurants, raw bars and shellfish and seafood companies on the Eastern Seaboard will compete to take down last year’s champion William “Chopper” Young of Wellfleet, MA at 4:15pm in the Uncas Ballroom on January 31st. The deadline for Oyster Open registration is January 1st. For more information, please visit sunwinefest.com/oyster_open.
All three competitions can be viewed during the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. The Grand Tasting runs from 12:00pm – 5:00pm on January 30th and 31st.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Dec 14, 2009 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Special Events
Aaron Kwok will be adding his star to the roster of entertainers on December 20, 2009 (Click here for Chinese)
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that one of the most popular Hong Kong singers, Aaron Kwok, will join the list of top-tier entertainers who have become a part of the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. His induction will take place in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office immediately following his second performance in the Arena on Sunday, December 20th.
Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame is an exclusive group of performers who are honored for making a significant contribution to the continued success of Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is privileged to accept the honor of inducting Aaron Kwok into this elite club. Not only will Kwok be among other inductees such as Billy Joel, Rod Stewart and Taylor Swift; he will also be the first Asian performer to accept this honor at Mohegan Sun.
Kwok will be taking the Arena stage at 2:00am and 2:00pm and tickets can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com . In 2007, Kwok’s first two performances at Mohegan Sun were before enthusiastic crowds, and his highly-anticipated De Show Reel concert is sure to set the stage for another successful performance at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Kwok’s De Show Reel concert was recognized by the Guinness World Record Committee in February 2008 for featuring the largest revolving indoor stage. He is also the first Chinese singer to receive the Guinness World Record award for a concert. After great success with the De Show Reel concert in 2007, Kwok has kicked off his second round with sixteen shows in Hong Kong.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on De Show Reel and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/888. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Nov 30, 2009 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
MOHEGAN SUN AWARDS ANOTHER WHEEL OF FORTUNE® MEGAJACKPOT® – 2nd IN THREE DAYS
Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun awarded its second major jackpot in just three days on Friday, November 27th. The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, won $364,762 on an IGT Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® one-dollar slot machine in Casino of the Earth between the Bow & Arrow bar and Seasons Buffet.
The anonymous winner said she visits Mohegan Sun regularly and “always plays Wheel of Fortune® in that area.” She went on to say she had been playing for about forty-five minutes when the jackpot hit.
Friday’s MegaJackpot® hit is the second to be paid in just three days at Mohegan Sun. On November 24th, a customer was awarded a $224,347 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® nickel machine and less than two weeks ago, on November 18th, Mohegan Sun paid an incredible $503,808 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® on a one-dollar machine. This most recent MegaJackpot® brings the total payout for just these machines at Mohegan Sun for 2009 to an incredible $2.8 million.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence, located 15 minutes from museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.
Nov 30, 2009 | Breaking News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the tree lighting ceremony scheduled for tonight on the rooftop of the Thames Garage has been rescheduled for tomorrow, December 1st due to inclement weather. The festivities will start at 5:00pm.
Tonight’s live performance of American Stars In Concert For The Holidays will still take place at 7:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
For more information on the tree lighting ceremony and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
