Jan 11, 2021 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News
Sun Wine & Food Fest, one of Mohegan Sun’s largest property-wide events, has been
officially postponed for 2021. This difficult decision was made in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as keeping the community safe takes precedence.
Over the past 17 years, Sun Wine & Food Fest has developed into a four-day, multi-event festival. The event welcomes thousands of guests over the course of the weekend and features 30 local and nationally acclaimed chefs. Hundreds of vendors are also showcased to offer the greatest assortment of experiences for guests. Sun Wine & Food Fest brings people from all over for the same reason – to celebrate and experience the incredible art and joy of the culinary world.
Despite the cancellation of this year’s event, Mohegan Sun is still looking to support partners and the culinary community. The 18th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest will occur in 2022. For sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected]. For event exhibitor and participation inquiries, contact [email protected].
Guests can sign up to receive email updates about events and happenings at Mohegan Sun, along with our health and safety protocols at mohegansun.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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Jan 5, 2021 | Boxing, Entertainment, General News, Sports
One of the premier casino and entertainment destinations in the United States made a vital pivot during the pandemic to safely host major sports, primarily inside the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 5, 2021) – 2020 was a historic
year that resulted in every major entertainment venue across the globe shutting down due to the worst pandemic in a century, accounting for billions in lost live entertainment revenue. Mohegan Sun Arena still found a way to stay open and generate a new revenue stream by reimagining itself as a residency broadcast center. Industry leading safety protocols joined the hard-working entertainment division at Mohegan Sun, led by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) President of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone – and soon major sporting events (Bellator MMA, SHOWTIME Sports and College Basketball), were planned and executed without fans in attendance. As a result, Mohegan Sun Arena became one of only few venues in the United States open and producing live events. In all, these residencies in 2020 brought in 650+ professional and college athletes competing to audiences stretching in the millions across network TV, pay-per-view, social media platforms and streaming services, the latter of which had huge impacts on increased viewership.
“We wanted to adapt in an impactful way to the unforeseen challenges that Mohegan Sun, especially our award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, suddenly faced when the pandemic arrived,” said Dave Martinelli, Chief Marketing Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE). “These high-profile sporting events that we signed on and in which were successfully and collaboratively ran, did just that.”
The first deal was struck by Cantone this past summer when a historic residency with SHOWTIME Sports and Bellator MMA was made, creating the opportunity for a string of nationally televised and much anticipated sporting events to be featured in Mohegan Sun Arena. These live broadcast events with the ViacomCBS owned SHOWTIME Sports and Bellator MMA, which will continue in 2021, featured Premier Boxing events on SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View (PPV) as well as action packed Bellator MMA fights most frequently broadcast on the Paramount Network and CBS Sports Network. The success of the ViacomCBS residencies soon led to additional interest from other major sports – including the NCAA. Martinelli netted a deal to host 25+ Division 1 NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball teams over the course of 10 days in late November and early December 2020. The agreement came together through partnerships with The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle Group.
“We created positive momentum with the incredible bubble-site residencies Mohegan Sun Arena hosted for SHOWTIME Boxing and Bellator MMA,” said Cantone. “Our efforts to keep our Arena in action proved how important relationships can be and allowed for additional opportunities such as “Bubbleville” to come to fruition. Through all of these events, comprehensive health and safety standards were carried out with tremendous efficiency by everyone involved, including the healthcare professionals with the Mohegan Tribal Health Department and other healthcare teams assisting us. I’m extremely proud of what our Mohegan Sun management, team members and our partners executed in such a challenging year.”
“Bubbleville,” as it was billed and came to be known in national press coverage ahead of and during its run from November 25th – December 5th of 2020, saw multiple big-time teams from the likes of Villanova, Florida, Virginia, USC, Virginia Tech, Boston College, Uconn and Arizona State take the floor for the start of their seasons. Similar to the boxing and MMA events, in-person crowds were not present though various games were played to national audiences through ESPN networks and the online streaming platform, FLOHOOPS. After unfortunate setbacks to start, where some teams were not able to take part in “Bubbleville,” the tournaments moved forward, in large part due to the strict safety measures enacted and vital testing schedules conducted by Hartford Healthcare and Mirimus, who administered 2,800 tests among teams and staff.
“Bubbleville protocols included all teams, staff and other vital personnel like referees and broadcasters to take saliva based tests upon arrival and during their stay in the bubble,” said Dave Martinelli, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s CMO. “We hit some setbacks just as the games were set to begin, though focus wasn’t lost, and what followed was 10 days of great College Basketball under a tight system of the type rarely seen before at a casino resort destination.”
Villanova’s championship winning head coach, Jay Wright, also commented to APNews mid-way through “Bubbleville” at Mohegan Sun by saying, “You feel safe, you know you can get a game in here and you know the team you’re playing is going to be safe. I think that’s going to be important throughout this year to find environments like this.”
More than 17,000 hotel room nights were booked at Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower and Earth Tower during these three major sporting deals. In total, Mohegan Sun gained vast exposure on a variety of media platforms including CBS Sports, ESPN, Paramount Network, Showtime Network, YouTube, the Bellator App, DAZN, TV Spots 5 UK and additional streaming services like FLOHOOPS.
“The exposure we were able to receive as part of these opportunities last year was highly significant,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Bubbleville hosted a game on Thanksgiving night, live on ESPN, where the Arizona StateSun Devils battled and fell to the #4 Villanova Wildcats. This game had a household Television audience of 591,000, equating to nearly 1 million overall potential viewers. This was just one of many big-time national audiences our venue and brand was a part of in 2020.”
Additional highly rated events, live from Mohegan Sun Arena last year, included Bellator 249 (Cyborg vs. Blencowe on October 15th), Bellator 250 (Mousasi vs. Lima on October 29th) and Bellator 254 (Macfarlane vs. Velasquez on December 10th), among others. And one of the most anticipated boxing events came on September 26, 2020, when in a WBC World Middleweight title fight, Jermall Charlo defeated Sergly Derevyanchenko in a 12 round unanimous decision. Boxing history was also made on this night as the fight card included four other World Championship Title fights live from Mohegan Sun Arena and broadcast to viewers worldwide on Showtime Pay-Per-View (PPV). The pandemic created an opportunity to capture a home audience of more than 12 million viewers during the ViacomCBS broadcasts, with ratings in the double digits.
“During an unprecedented year, we found a way to generate a new revenue stream, create impactful brand exposure, fill hotel rooms and bring back an entertainment workforce,” said Cantone. “No virus could kill the spirit of this incredible team who made the words, “Live from Mohegan Sun Arena,” a monumental achievement in 2020.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the world for “All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. In 2020, Mohegan Sun Arena remained one of the top venues in the world according to year-end reports by both Pollstar and Venues Now. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
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, Louisiana, Northern Asia, Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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Dec 16, 2020 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with dining and retail specials across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2020) – Mohegan Sun is sharing holiday cheer with dining and retail specials for Christmas and New Year’s. Guests can have a festive feast at their favorite restaurant and pick up the perfect gift for a loved one in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Christmas dinner at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with roasted candy stripe beets and mozzarella. For the entrée, enjoy pan seared duck breast and sweet potato & maple bacon tortellini. End the meal on a sweet note with delicious snickerdoodle cannoli. BALLO Italian Restaurant is open on Christmas Day from 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
Guests who dine with Hash House A Go Go on Christmas Day have a variety of delicious options to choose from:
- The peppermint bark pancake is back! Enjoy a famous Hash House pancake cooked with crushed candy cane and milk chocolate chips, topped with whipped cream
- The cream cheese stuffed French toast has cream cheese sandwiched between two pieces of milk bread, dipped in banana cream batter, grilled to perfection and topped with a lemon curd sauce
- A mouthwatering house-cooked prime rib will be served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, au jus and horseradish cream
- The shrimp scampi pasta includes sautéed gulf shrimp atop a bed of linguini pasta, tossed with a scampi butter, bay shrimp, white wine, roasted red pepper and green onions
Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Todd English’s Tuscany includes braised veal osso buco and risotto alla Milanese. Guests can also enjoy a decadent New Year’s Eve dinner that features a 16 oz. bone-in prime ribeye, butter poached Alaskan king crab, EVOO silk potatoes, asparagus and Béarnaise. Dinner service is available from 4:00pm – 8:15pm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and from 4:30pm – 8:15pm on New Year’s Eve. Lunch service will not be offered.
Guests can dine in luxury with novelle on New Year’s Eve from 4:30pm – 8:15pm. Live entertainment will be provided by Hip Hop Violinist Big Lux. For additional information and reservations, call 860.861.5994. Food service will not be provided on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Pasta Vita is offering Christmas and holiday catering. In addition to their holiday menu, Pasta Vita features over 100 freshly prepared entrées, vegetable dishes, salads, sauces, soups, breads and desserts, as well as over 25 varieties of the company’s famous specialty-striped ravioli. Pasta Vita has two locations at Mohegan Sun – the Riverview Entrance of Casino of the Sky and right across from the Summer Valet Entrance.
At Michael Jordan’s Steak House, dinner starts with a miniature beef Wellington with Bordelaise sauce. For the main course, choose between the “Prime 23” – a 23 oz. bone-in prime rib, two bacon scallops and two sautéed shrimp, or “The G.O.A.T” – a 23 oz. bone-in prime rib, double cut lamb chops, a 1/2 lb. of King crab legs with black garlic butter and a roasted 6 oz. lobster tail with butter and charred lemon. Complete either meals with a slice of red velvet cake. Both of these surf and turf feasts can be paired with an eggnog martini, made of Van Gogh vanilla vodka, citrus liqueur, eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon. This dinner special is available on Christmas Day only.
MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is serving up a three-course meal exclusively on Christmas Day that starts with pasta fagioli. The entrée is prime rib with mashed potatoes, asparagus and natural jus. Dessert is a delectable white chocolate bread pudding. This three course meal pairs perfectly with the white chocolate peppermint martini made with Mozart white chocolate liqueur, Van Gogh vanilla vodka, peppermint, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Over at SolToro, Christmas dinner starts with Mexican street corn on the cob, complete with crème elote, queso fresco and tajín. The main course is a combination of two different fajitas, options include chicken, shrimp or steak. Dessert is a rich chocolate flan. The holiday cocktail at SolToro is a refreshing coconut cranberry margarita with sugared cranberries and rosemary. This special is offered on Christmas Day only.
It’s never too late to get the perfect gift at The Shops at Mohegan Sun! These offers are valid on Christmas Day only.
Ben & Jerry’s has a sweet deal for all! On Friday, December 25th, buy a gift card valued at $10.00 or more and receive a free scoop of ice cream.
At Galina’s, receive 25% off any two items purchased at regular price in the same transaction. Visit Galina’s for additional information.
Guests can receive a free Christmas tree plate at Le Creuset with a $200 purchase, while supplies last. Visit Le Creuset for additional information.
With Swarovski’s holiday sale, guests can spoil their special someone with beautiful, sparkling crystals!
- Spend $175 and receive 20% off
- Spend $200 and receive 30% off
- Spend $600 and receive 35% off
In addition to dining and retail offerings, Comix Roadhouse will offer a variety of limited capacity shows to help wrap up the holiday season. For additional information, visit comixroadhouse.com.
New Year’s Eve at Mohegan Sun will look a little different this year. While there will not be any of the signature major events like breakout parties or celebrations in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, guests are still invited to celebrate the start of 2021 with the “Cheers to the New Year” hotel package. Guests who book this overnight special, valid for Thursday, December 31st to Friday, January 1st, will receive one complimentary bottle of champagne and a $100 food & beverage credit available to use at any restaurant or towards room service. Reservation opportunities are limited, guests are encouraged to book the “Cheers to the New Year” hotel package in advance by calling 1.888.777.7922 or visiting the Mohegan Sun booking page. Guests are also encouraged to make restaurant reservations related to the hotel package in advance.
Mohegan Sun continues to be dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for all guests and team members, and that certainly continues through the holiday season and beyond. For a full list of our health and safety guidelines, please visit mohegansun.com/updates.
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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Nov 12, 2020 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Collegiate Event to Feature 40 Teams in 45 Games Over 11 Days
Uncasville, CT – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle 
Group today announced the complete schedule of matchups for the season-opening event known as “Bubbleville.” Games will be played November 25 – December 5, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Bubbleville will house several events relocated and reimagined due to COVID-19 and provides a controlled environment with teams and event staff adhering to tribal, government, and NCAA health and safety protocols and testing requirements. At this time, all games are expected to be played without fans in attendance.
The event will feature 45 games in 11 days, showcasing 40 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s teams. The schedule will be headlined by several preseason ranked squads including #2 Baylor, #3 Villanova, #4 Virginia, #18 Arizona State and#20 Oregon for the men and #3 UConn, #5 Louisville and #6 Mississippi State for the women. Select games will be available on ESPN networks. All games airing on ESPN networks will also be available on the ESPN App, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider. All other games will be streamed via FloHoops. The schedule to date is available below, along with broadcast information.
In the coming days, additional games featuring Oregon and Missouri will be added to the schedule on December 2 and 3. Each school will play two games, including one game against each other.
Events taking place in Bubbleville include the Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, the 2K Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the HomeLight Classic, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge, the Jimmy V Women’s Classic and several pods and single game contests developed specifically for Bubbleville.
To learn more, visit https://www.hoophall.com/events/bubbleville or follow @hoophall #Bubbleville on Twitter and Instagram.
About Mohegan Sun Arena:
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
About the Gazelle Group:
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally-recognized events, such as the 2K Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the Roman Legends Classic Presented by Old Trapper, the Gotham Classic, the Sunshine Slam, the Bluegrass Showcase, the Holiday Face-Off, and the College Basketball Invitational. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit www.hoophall.com, follow @hoophall #Bubbleville or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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9:00 AM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Towson
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FloHoops
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11:30 AM
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Men
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Rhode Island vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Virginia vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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4:30 PM
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Men
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Florida vs. UMass Lowell
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic: Villanova vs. Boston College
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic: Baylor vs. Arizona State
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ESPN
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
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11:00 AM
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Men
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Rhode Island vs. Towson
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FloHoops
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1:30 PM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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4:00 PM
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Men
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Siena vs. Massachusetts
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic Consolation
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic Championship
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ESPN
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Friday, November 27, 2020
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11:30AM
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Men
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HomeLight Classic: Virginia vs. Florida
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ESPN
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Towson vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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4:30 PM
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Massachusetts vs. Delaware
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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Central Connecticut State vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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9:30 PM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Army
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FloHoops
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: Mississippi State vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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12:30 PM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: UConn vs. Quinnipiac
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TBA
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3:00 PM
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Men
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Delaware vs. Siena
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FloHoops
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5:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. South Florida
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ESPN3
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. Temple
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ESPNEWS
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
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9:30 AM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Consolation
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FloHoops
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12:00 PM
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Men
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Massachusetts vs. Iona
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FloHoops
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3:00 PM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Championship
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ESPN
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5:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. Temple
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ESPN2
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. South Florida
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ESPN2
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Monday, November 30, 2020
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11:30 AM
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Men
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Vermont vs. Buffalo
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FloHoops
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Siena vs. Liberty
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FloHoops
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Men
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Boston College vs. St. John’s
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TBA
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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11:30 AM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Vermont
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FloHoops
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2:30 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic: USC vs. BYU
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ESPN2
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5:00 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic: UConn vs. Vanderbilt
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ESPN2
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7:30 PM
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Iona vs. Buffalo
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FloHoops
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Men
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Massachusetts vs. South Florida
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FloHoops
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Men
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Vermont vs. Iona
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FloHoops
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Drexel vs. Quinnipiac
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FloHoops
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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1:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Drexel
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Roman Legends Classic Championship
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ESPN
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic Consolation
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ESPN2
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Friday, December 4, 2020
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Quinnipiac
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Women
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Jimmy V Women’s Classic: UConn vs. Louisville
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ESPN
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
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2:00 PM
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Men
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UConn vs. North Carolina State
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TBA
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Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
The popular speakeasy style venue reopens as a new luxury lounge concept – featuring live music, a craft cocktail menu, delicious small plates, live table game action and more
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2020) – novelle, Mohegan Sun’s high-end lounge located in Casino of the Sky, returns this Thursday, October 15th at 1:00pm. The venue reopens with a rebrand, and will now feature live music entertainment every weekend and expanded gaming offerings. Delicious small plates, the perfect craft cocktail menu, world-class private party options, gaming action and more will also be featured in the luxury lounge, novelle. novelle will have full safety precautions implemented upon reopening as well, which includes capacity limits, distancing and plexiglass dividers on table games.
Gaming at novelle will be available 24-7, with unique food and bar service offered Thursday through Monday. The exciting return of novelle also brings a regular lineup of live music, beginning with talented singer and guitarist based out of New London, CT, Tony Marshall at 7:30pm on Friday, October 16th. Live music will be featured in novelle every Friday and Saturday. For the current entertainment calendar, visit novellemohegan.com
The 15,000 square-foot novelle is also home to four exceptional private salons surrounding the live music floor, ready to accommodate celebrations and group outings of all types. These rooms will be able to accommodate up to 32 people and come equipped with a private bar, private blackjack with customizable betting options, personal catering and more.
The dining menu in novelle has also been updated to feature a range of enticing small plate options. For drinks, highlights will include the Darcy Martini (Grey Goose, Lime Juice, Muddled Strawberry & Basil, Prosecco) and the Bramble Bourbon Smash (Angel’s Envy, Lemon Juice, Honey Water, Muddled Blackberries & Sage) and plenty more, with new specials to come. And some of novelle’s new small plates that are sure to be a hit include the likes of: House Kettle Chips with Sea Salt, House Made Ranch, Benton’s Bacon and Scallion; Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail; a Charcuterie Board with assorted Cured Meats, Artisanal Cheeses, Red Wine Poached Pears and Bourbon Candied Walnuts; Sweet Heat Chicken & Waffles with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, an Aged Cheddar & Bacon Waffle with Spicy Maple Syrup; Steak Frites with House Cut Fries, Garlic Confit and Baby Arugula; novelle Vegan Torchio with Torchio Pasta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Garlic and White Wine. For novelle’s full menus, click HERE.
One of the most unique and exciting features of novelle is the array of gaming experiences that are possible for guests. The lounge will now be home to nine blackjack tables, four Midi Baccarat tables, two craps tables, and one roulette table. Seating will distanced as well and players will be able to take advantage of accelerated + complimentary drink services.
As noted further above, novelle will be open daily for gaming and bar service, with food service joining the mix Thursday – Sunday, and other select evenings like big sporting events on Monday night, and other evenings.
Thursday dining hours will be from 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday dining hours will be from 5:00pm – Midnight. Sunday and Monday evening dining hours will be 5:00pm – 11:00pm.
Guests can visit mohegansun.com/poi/dining/novelle.html or call 1.860.861.5994 to stay up-to-date on all things novelle.
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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Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s award-winning digital TV series “Back of House” returns tonight at 8:00pm with new episodes filmed both before and after the onset of COVID-19.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, October 14th at 8:00pm EST (and airing every Wednesday night through November 18th, with the exception of November 4th) on BackofHouse.tv
IN DETAIL: After receiving top international hospitality awards in 2019, Mohegan Sun launches season four of the hit series, “Back of House” tonight at 8:00pm on BackofHouse.tv. Season four follows the professional lives of 10 Mohegan Sun employees, providing viewers with an in-depth glimpse at the world of resort hospitality and operations. This season is partially filmed pre-pandemic, and goes behind the scenes to uncover the challenges and rewards of hosting New Year’s Eve 2020, as well as holiday galas and the building of a towering gingerbread house. After the onset of COVID-19, the series shows the diligent steps and hard work taken by leadership and team members to close and then safely reopen one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in the United States after its three-month closure due to the pandemic.
Tune-in and WIN
To celebrate the fourth season premiere, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host weekly contests following episode airings where winners can visit Mohegan Sun and catch the “Back of House” cast in action. Viewers will be eligible to enter via backofhouse.tv for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Mohegan Sun, as well as a grand-prize giveaway choice between a $250 gift card or an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Winners will be drawn on Fridays at 11:00am EST.
Episode 1: A New Beginning
Due to the pandemic, Mohegan Sun must close its doors for the first time ever. Watch as this 24/7, 365 day a year operation shifts gears to help its local community and its own employees, while they simultaneously attempt to understand life during quarantine. Given the greenlight to reopen, Jeff, Mary and Dan lead team members, working relentlessly to figure out how to reopen one of the largest travel destinations in the US. Ensuring the safety of both the guests and staff is paramount. They must find a way.
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.
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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