Feb 11, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage
WHAT: 5th Annual Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday, April 16th
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Earth Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Sun Whiskey Union is back! Starting at 8:00pm in the Earth Ballroom, guests can enjoy live music and taste top-of-the-line whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye – as well as a variety of craft cocktails for those who prefer other types of liquor. Whiskey enthusiasts are able to chat with some of the distilleries’ representatives and experts on their style of whiskeys and other libations! Indulge in some mouthwatering barbeque by Backyard Smokers and delectable treats by NoRA Cupcake Company.
Tickets start at $65 during the presale period from February 11-17, 2022. The public on-sale begins Friday, February 18, 2022 at 10:00am, with ticket prices at $70. Tickets are available for purchase through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Prices are subject to increase the day of the event. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Guests must be 21 years of age of older to attend Sun Whiskey Union. Valid ID and ticket are required upon entry.
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 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.
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Feb 11, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Monday, February 14th
Multi-Platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban hits the road for his first tour since releasing his latest album, Harmony, in November 2020. Groban returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 3rd.
Tickets are $79, $59, and $49 and go on sale Monday, February 14th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Tuesday, February 15th, subject to availability.
Tony, Emmy and four-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban possesses one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music. Moreover, he continues to captivate fans everywhere as both a powerhouse vocalist and dynamic renaissance man. He has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, headlined legendary venues on multiple continents, and entertained audiences with acclaimed film and television appearances. His catalog spans a series of chart-topping blockbuster albums, including Josh Groban (five-time Platinum), Closer (six-time Platinum), Noël (six-time Platinum), Awake (two-time Platinum), Illumination, All That Echoes (Gold), Stages (Gold), his first No. 1 album in the U.K, Bridges, and his most recent release, Harmony.
Extending his repertoire, Groban made his Broadway debut in 2016 with a starring role in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. He garnered a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. He has expanded his presence with appearances on Glee, The Simpsons, The Office, CSI: NY, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Crazy Ones, as well as in the feature films Coffee Town, Muppets Most Wanted, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. In addition, he starred in the Netflix series The Good Cop in 2018. Groban remains an active arts education philanthropist and advocate, and his Find Your Light Foundation helps enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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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Feb 9, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Sports
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), in partnership with America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel, will open the 11,000 square-foot signature Sportsbook this Thursday inside Mohegan Sun; Mohegan Sun also invites fans out on Sunday, February 13th to watch the big game on the new 140-foot video wall, while enjoying drinks, food and an opportunity to score a free bet
UNCASVILLE, CT – February 9, 2022 – The first legal sports bet ever placed in Connecticut occurred at Mohegan Sun on September 29, 2021 at the Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Now, just across from this area, the permanent Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is slated to have a soft-opening tomorrow (February 10th) at 9:00am, just ahead of football’s biggest Sunday. The new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, located in the old Race Book, stretches 11,000 square feet, and is home to a 140-foot video wall, 30+ additional hi-res flat screens, a mezzanine level, a full bar, and more. Fans heading to Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the big game on Sunday, February 13th (kick-off at 6:30pm ET) can take advantage of a free bet of up to $50, as well as a Big Game Buffet for $29.95.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will feature multiple live teller windows, as well as 39 easy-to-use betting kiosks. One of those betting kiosks will be located on the all-new mezzanine level that has 22 luxury seats. In total, this new sportsbook offers up 222 total seats and a full bar that is centrally located. The showstopper is the 140’x14’ hi-definition video wall, where incredible viewing experiences are possible, especially thanks to the uniquely high ceilings in this venue. Additionally, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is still home to a Race Book.
“We’re beyond excited about this new venue which completely transforms Mohegan Sun’s old Race Book space into one of the largest and most dynamic FanDuel Sportsbook’s in the United States” –said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “The all-new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, led by Sportsbook General Manager Brad Bryant, becomes the premier venue to wager on and catch a game while enjoying top-notch service inside an incredibly immersive atmosphere. We’re really thrilled to welcome sports fans out to this new venue, and we plan to have special appearances throughout the year, beginning with our Grand Opening on March 5th.”
Running now through Sunday, February 13th, when the Bengals take on the Rams, guests who visit Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and place an NFL Same Game Parlay (SGP) of $50 or more on any Sportsbook kiosk, can get 25% back as a free bet up to $50! This means that an NFL SGP wager of $100 awards a $25 free bet (redeemable the day after the big game through Sunday, Feb. 20). Same Game Parlay’s are a type of bet that allows players to select two or more bets, known as “legs,” within the same game and if all of the legs hit, the guest wins.
Sports bettors and guests visiting Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be able to enjoy an experience that fans have grown to love, featuring an incredible game-day atmosphere with wagering options available across a variety of sporting events including professional football, basketball, baseball, tennis, MMA, boxing, soccer, golf, motorsports and more. All of the popular betting styles are featured as well, including in-game wagers, money-line bets, SGPs, round-robin, prop wagers, futures, half-time and quarter betting. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be open daily with extended hours on the weekends.
Special guests from MGE, Mohegan Sun, The Mohegan Tribe, FanDuel Group and more, will officially celebrate this new Sportsbook with a Grand Opening set for Saturday, March 5th. This celebration will be open to the public and more details will soon be available on MoheganSun.com and Newsroom.MoheganSun.com
A full dining menu is also planned for the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on or before the grand opening celebration, just as college basketball conference championships are underway. This sportsbook is a 21+ venue.
For more information on the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook
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 also manages Mohegan Digital, which is an iGaming division providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan-base and meeting the needs of new customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. MGE is also the 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.
Feb 8, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
“The King’s Jester” will be Minhaj’s first show in Uncasville on April 9th
Comedian Hasan Minhaj will make his Mohegan Sun Arena debut this spring as part of his brand-new one-man show, “The King’s Jester.” Minhaj returns to his storytelling roots four years after the global success of his Netflix comedy special, Homecoming King, which garnered rave reviews. Minhaj takes the stage at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 9th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $94.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, February 11th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 12th, subject to availability.
Hasan Minhaj is a two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian best known for his breakout special Homecoming King (Netflix) and his critically acclaimed, political satire show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix), which won a Peabody, an Emmy, and a Television Academy honor. Previously, Hasan was a senior correspondent at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central) and headlined the 2017 White House Correspondents Dinner. He’s the co-founder and chief executive officer for the 186K Films that will produce its first feature, “For The Culture,” with Amazon Studios. Minhaj is co-writing the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and will star in the film. His new, one-man show “The King’s Jester” will mark the comedian’s return to his storytelling roots following the global success of Homecoming King.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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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Feb 7, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Critically acclaimed tour stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15th
As part of his “My Songs” world tour, seventeen-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sting returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Sunday, May 15th at Mohegan Sun Arena. Sting will be accompanied by an electric, Rock ensemble, along with special guest Joe Sumner.
Tickets are $149, $129, $89, and $69 and go on sale Friday, February 11th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 12th, subject to availability.
The “My Songs” concert is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring Sting’s most beloved songs written throughout his illustrious career, both with The Police and as a solo artist. Hailed as a “masterful performance from start to finish,” the concert “takes fans on a musical journey through time,” with “hits like ‘Fields of Gold,’ ‘Shape of my Heart,’ ‘Roxanne,’ and ‘Demolition Man’ punctuating an unforgettable show.” Fans can also expect to hear songs like “Englishman In New York,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Message In A Bottle” and many more.
Sting’s latest album, The Bridge, showcases his prolific and diverse songwriting prowess. Representing various stages and styles from throughout his unrivaled career and drawing inspiration from genres including Rock N’ Roll, Jazz, Classical Music, and Folk, the eclectic album features Sting’s quintessential sound on Pop-Rock tracks such as the album’s opening Rock salvo “Rushing Water,” and the upbeat, whistle-driven earworm “If It’s Love.”
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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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Feb 4, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Brown stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 4th
Today award-winning entertainer Kane Brown announced additional tour dates for his nationwide Blessed & Free Tour, kicking off with his first-ever stadium show in his hometown of Chattanooga, TN. Special guests Walker Hayes and Raelynn will join Brown at 7:00pm on Saturday, June 4th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $129.50, $99.50, $79.50, and $59.50 and go on sale Friday, February 11th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, February 12th, subject to availability.
The news was announced this morning ahead of the Kane Brown Live from the El Rey Theatre, Brown’s global livestream concert with Amazon Music. Fans can tune in tonight at 10:00pm on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, on Prime Video and within the Amazon Music mobile app via Twitch, using the Amazon Music livestreaming functionality. The show will also be available to watch for a limited time on Prime Video following the livestream.
The initial run of the Blessed & Free Headlining Arena Tour included all NBA basketball arenas, making the “breakthrough entertainer” (AP) the first Country artist to headline every NBA basketball arena in a single tour.
Noted as the “future of Country” (Billboard) and one of “31 People Changing the South” (Time), the chart-topping entertainer first broke through the Country charts with his No. 1 self-titled debut. The album spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at the top of the chart and made Brown the first artist in Billboard history to top all five Billboard Country charts simultaneously. Kane Brown earned three AMA Awards and produced two of the most streamed Country songs of all time – seven-time Platinum No. 1 hits “Heaven” and “What Ifs.”
Brown’s sophomore album Experiment debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart and solidified Brown as the only male Country artist in more than 24 years to debut at the top of the Billboard 200. Experiment produced back-to-back No. 1 hits and was ranked by The New York Times as one of the Top 10 Best Albums of the Year. His follow-up EP, Mixtape Vol. 1, earned Brown an ACM Album of the Year nomination and featured Brown’s Top 10 Pop radio hit “Be Like That” featuring Khalid and Swae Lee, his co-written duet “Last Time I Say Sorry” with John Legend, and the ACM award-winning anthem, “Worldwide Beautiful.”
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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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