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UNCASVILLE, CT (March 12, 2025) – Mohegan Sun kicks off a mutli-day run of horse racing events beginning on Thursday, May 1st when a Handicapping Seminar takes place with very special guests that include the likes of renowned jockey Chantal Sutherland. Friday, May 2nd brings a viewing party for the Kentucky Oaks races, followed by the main event on Saturday, May 3rd, when Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook guests will be transported to Churchill Downs for every heart-pounding moment of the Derby. For reservations to these events, guests can visit: mohegansun.com/kentuckyderby
Thursday, May 1st | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Handicapping Seminar with Mike “Mut” Mutnansky, Anthony “Big A” Stabile and Chantal Sutherland | Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
The one-and-only Mike “Mut” Mutnansky is set to take part once again in the Derby festivities at Mohegan Sun to help guests pick some winners, and he’ll be joined by experts Anthony “The Big A” Stabile, and Chantal Sutherland. At this special Seminar, attendees who place a $50 Derby wager will receive a Kentucky Derby 151 Official Commemorative Mint Julep Glass and a Kentucky Derby 151 Official Logo T-Shirt, while supplies last.
“Mut,” “The Big A” and Chantal will host this special Handicapping Seminar providing advice for Exactas, Superfectas, Derby Trifectas and more!
Friday, May 2nd | 11:00am | Kentucky Oaks Viewing Party | Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
The action continues on Friday, May 2nd when Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook guests can make their picks and take in various races throughout the afternoon, culminating with the Kentucky Oaks race in the early evening, which features three-year-old fillies. Starting at 11:00am, guests can wear their pink and settle in for these exciting races. Once again, each guest placing a $50 Kentucky Derby wager will receive a Kentucky Derby 151 Official Commemorative Mint Julep Glass & Kentucky Derby 151 Official Logo T-Shirt, while supplies last.
Saturday, May 3rd | 11:00am – 8:00pm | Kentucky Derby | Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
The fun begins inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook at 11:00am on Derby Day 2025 – where guests can experience the thrill of horse racing’s biggest day. Prizes will be given out to partygoers dressed up in their best Kentucky Derby attire, whether that’s a statement-making hat or extravagant ensemble, or a combination of both. The top prize of this contest will be $100 F&B credit, followed by a runner-up award of $50 in F&B credit. Additionally, all wagers placed at the kiosks during this Kentucky Derby event are eligible for a Mystery Voucher up to $1,000! Each guest placing a $100 Kentucky Derby wager will also receive the commemorative Mint Julep Glass & Kentucky Derby 151 T-Shirt, while supplies last.
Mohegan Sun will expand the party beyond the Sportsbook as the nearby Bus Lobby will offer overflow seating. This seating will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Table reservations can easily be made through mohegansun.com/sportsbook and all Derby Day reservations come with access to a delicious Kentucky Derby themed buffet, an open bar with Woodford Reserve & Kendall-Jackson specials, an official Derby Party t-shirt and Mint Julep glass, and more.
“Mut” Mutnansky is an avid handicapper and long-time New England-based sports personality. “Big A” Stabile has more than 25 years of experience covering and handicapping horse racing and Chantal Sutherland is one of the best Jockey’s ever, who has won 24 Graded Stakes victories and has 1,250 wins. Sutherland was also the first female jockey to ride in the prestigious $12 million dollar World Cup in Dubai in 2012. A trailblazer in the industry, Sutherland has also been on the Animal Planet reality show, Jockeys as well as being featured in HBO’s Luck, Vanity Fair, Vogue and World Golf Magazine.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will also offer a Derby Day VIP Experience by reservation only. VIP guests will enjoy an elevated viewing experience in the mezzanine with all-inclusive amenities that include a high-end gift package equipped with both a Woodford Reserve and Kendall-Jackson special Kentucky Derby 151 commemorative bottles. Premium F&B offerings will also be featured with the VIP package.
All Derby Day reservations will also come with an exclusive Woodford Reserve infused cigar and an Official Kentucky Derby Racing Program, straight from Churchill Downs!
The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is Mohegan Sun’s state-of-the-art Sportsbook & Race Book located in Casino of the Earth. It’s home to a 140-foot video wall showcasing all the big games, 30+ additional hi-res flat screens, 33 betting kiosks available 24/7, six cashier windows, a mezzanine level, a full bar, and a winning menu that includes a regular rotation of Wing specials as well as highlights like Queso Nachos, Fried Pickles and the Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich.
*Guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 11, 2025) ––17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING has added a new concert to his highly revered STING 3.0 World Tour, presented by the Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation, in Uncasville, CT on Tuesday, November 18th at Mohegan Sun Arena. Virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), fans will have an opportunity to see Sting perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from his timeless discography.
Members of Sting’s Fan Club will have the opportunity to access a special pre-sale for the newly added dates by visiting sting.com, starting Monday, March 10th. Additional presales will run throughout the week. Tickets to see Sting go on sale Friday, March 14th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 15th, subject to availability.
Following his recent critically acclaimed run in South America, the STING 3.0 Tour continues with a special series of shows scheduled in South Africa, North America and Europe.
Known for his groundbreaking work as a solo artist and as the frontman and songwriter in the seminal group The Police, Sting, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical innovation throughout his illustrious career. The STING 3.0 Tour represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalog through the urgent lens of a tight three-piece combo and inspired his new song, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)” – mixed by 4-time Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Robert Orton- released on Cherrytree Music Company/Interscope Records.
ABOUT STING
In Sting’s distinguished career, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has received 17 GRAMMY Awards® and sold 100 million albums worldwide from his combined work as one of the most distinctive solo artists in the world and former front man of The Police. A composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author and activist, Sting also has received a Golden Globe, four Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination, Billboard Magazine’s Century Award and Kennedy Center Honors.
Sting’s support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live Aid mirrors his art in its universal outreach. Along with wife Trudie Styler, Sting founded the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to protect both the world’s rainforests and the indigenous people living there. Official Website
ABOUT CHERRYTREE MUSIC COMPANY
Founded in 2005 by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Martin Kierszenbaum, the Cherrytree Music Company provides management, record label and publishing services to a boutique roster of artists, producers and mixers who push the creative envelope in popular music. In the 19 years since its inception and launch of its first-ever release, Feist’s “Let It Die” album, Cherrytree has had an indelible impact on the music landscape from managing celebrated musician and cultural icon Sting to launching Lady Gaga’s first two albums. The Cherrytree Music Company has also released culturally ground-breaking records and commercial successes by Ellie Goulding, LaRoux, Far East Movement and Robyn whose 2010 Cherrytree release “Body Talk” was named Album of the Decade by Rolling Stone. The Cherrytree Music Company, responsible for over 40-million-unit sales to-date, remains a vital source for popular music and catalyst for artist collaboration and innovation. For more information on the Cherrytree Music Company, click here and here for logo.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, 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 worldwide“ #1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 10, 2025) –– Billy Currington will perform at Mohegan Sun Arenaon Saturday, May 31st. The Country star behind hit singles like “Good Directions” and “People Are Crazy” kicks off the Uncasville show at 7:30pm.
Tickets to see Currington go on sale Friday, March 14th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Country music fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 15th, subject to availability.
Billy Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the Country charts, parlaying his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense into some of the format’s most memorable hits. Across multiple Platinum-certified albums, the Georgia native has tallied 12 No. 1 singles, including 4X Platinum hit “People Are Crazy,” 4X Platinum “Good Directions,” 4X Platinum “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” plus Double-Platinum “Do I Make You Wanna,” Platinum “We Are Tonight,” and more.
Equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems as well as exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad, Currington has recently released new songs “Everything Is Changing,” “City Don’t” and “Anchor Man.” For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit his website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, 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 worldwide“ #1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
WHAT: Guests are invited to kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend at the 6th Annual Sun Tequila Tasting on Saturday, May 3rd.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 3rd | 8:00pm – 11:00pm | Sun Patio
IN DETAIL: The Sun Tequila Tasting is back at Mohegan Sun, and this event is home base for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo experience! Guests are invited to step onto the Sun Patio and sample an impressive selection of top-shelf tequila and margarita samples, providing bold flavors and even spicier vibes. Fiesta del Norte is setting the tone with traditional Mariachi music and DJ D-Ave will keep the party going all night long. Plus, Niantic’s own La Mesa is serving up delicious bites.
Tickets to Sun Tequila Tasting are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. A ticket purchase includes drink samples and bites from La Mesa. A portion of proceeds will benefit the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut Young Leaders. Guests must be 21+ to attend the Sun Tequila Tasting.
Guests of the Sun Tequila Tasting are also invited to “Shoot Your Shot” with Mohegan Sun Online Casino for some great prizes, including up to $500 cash! To play, download the Mohegan Sun Online Casino app and place a $10 wager on any game for three chances to land a lime in an oversized shot glass.
Those who are interested in keeping the Cinco de Mayo fiesta going after the Sun Tequila Tasting can purchase a special hotel package that includes two tickets to the event and an overnight stay at 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 3, 2025) –– Today, legendary guitarist and vocalist Eric Clapton has announced he will return to the states for a limited run of 2025 tour dates. The tour begins in Nashville, Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena on September 8th before heading to Uncasville’s Mohegan Sun Arenaon Saturday, September 20th at 7:00pm. Clapton will be joined in support by special guest The Wallflowers.
Tickets to see Clapton go on sale Friday, March 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 8th, subject to availability.
The tour comes on the heels of the release of Clapton’s recent studio album, Meanwhile, from Bushbranch/Surfdog Recordsavailable in all formats HERE. Watch the official music videos for “One Woman”HERE & “The Call”HERE
The album features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago, and Simon Climie, six brand-new songs and eight previously released singles.
Clapton’s band for the U.S. tour will be Nathan East (bass / vocals), Edward ‘Sonny’ Emory III (drums), Doyle Bramhall II (Guitar), Tim Carmon (Hammond / keyboards), Chris Stainton (keyboard) Sharon White (backing vocals) and Katie Kissoon (backing vocals).
ABOUT ERIC CLAPTON
Revered as a member of such iconic bands as the Yardbirds, Blind Faith and Cream, Clapton’s solo career is unparalleled. The recipient of countless awards and accolades, he is universally recognised as one of the most important musicians of our time and continues to attract audiences all over the world to his sold-out shows.
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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 24, 2025) ––Current and former RATT members Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini are scheduled to appear at Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, April 5th for an unforgettable night of Classic Rock. The credited singer and guitarist behind nine Billboard charting singles and five Billboard charting albums will be joined by special guest Vixen during the 7:30pm show.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Rock fans can purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 1st, subject to availability.
ABOUT PEARCY AND DEMARTINI
Legendary frontman Stephen Pearcy and guitar virtuoso Warren DeMartini, the driving forces behind RATT, are back together, bringing fans the music that made their band one of the most influential of the 80’s hard Rock scene.
RATT’s signature Sunset Strip sound helped define a generation, making them one of the biggest Rock acts of the mid-80’s. As pioneers of Hollywood’s legendary Rock scene, Pearcy and DeMartini became true legends while headlining massive arena tours with RATT and selling multiple platinum albums.
The duo is now reigniting the fire, delivering the music that made RATT a household name with an all-star lineup including Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, RATT), Blas Elias (Slaughter), and Matt Thorne (RATT)
ABOUT VIXEN
Vixen was founded in St. Paul Minnesota by a high school guitarist Jan Kuehnemund. The desire to achieve the Rock star dreams like so many before her, Jan took her group to Hollywood but soon retooled the lineup which included; vocalist Janet Gardner, drummer Roxy Petrucci, and bassist Share Ross (Pederson)
Vixen is the only all-female Hard Rock band of the 80’s to sell over two million albums, have six #1 videos on MTV, and have four songs in Billboard’s Top 100. EMI Records released their self-named debut album Vixen featuring the groups’ first hit “Edge of a Broken Heart”, penned by Richard Marx and Fee Waybill (The Tubes). MTV became Vixen’s playground and so coupled with exhaustive touring Vixen embarked on their ride.
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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
