Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Selects Kambi Group plc as Mohegan Sun Connecticut’s Sports Betting Partner

UNCASVILLE, CT (March 27, 2019) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has signed an agreement with Kambi Group plc to provide online and on-property betting products to MGE’s signature U.S. integrated entertainment resort located in Connecticut.

Following a competitive process, MGE selected Kambi in part due to its track-record of lawful and responsible delivery in the U.S., including the quality and flexibility of its sports wagering products, trading and risk management capabilities and unrivalled speed to market – both online and on-property.

Since the repeal if the federal sports betting ban in the U.S. last May, Kambi has built a leading position in two of the largest states to have regulated thus far; New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as processing the historic first legal online wager in the country outside of Nevada.

While sports wagering has yet to be regulated on an intrastate basis in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun supports pending state legislation to legalize the activity as early as this year. Under existing tribal-state agreements between the Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut and similar agreements with the other federally recognized tribe in the state, commercial casino games are operated exclusively by the two federally recognized tribes.

In the meantime, the Kambi Sportsbook will be integrated into Mohegan Sun’s iPro gaming platform to power a free-to-play sportsbook, enabling Mohegan Sun guests to familiarize themselves with the Kambi product ahead of a regulated real-money launch.

Due to the uncertain regulatory timetable, Kambi is unable to guide on what impact, if any, the deal will have on its 2019 revenues, however, the strategic alliance is expected to generate material income in future years.

Kristian Nylén, Kambi Chief Executive Officer, said, “Kambi’s strategy in the US is to partner with the biggest and best gaming operators each state has to offer. In Mohegan Sun, not only have we partnered with one of the two largest casinos in Connecticut, but also one of the leading gaming and entertainment destinations across the whole of the country.”

Aviram Alroy, VP of Interactive Gaming for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, said; “Mohegan Sun’s goal is to utilize our brand and strong presence in the state and after a long vetting process, we found that Kambi was best positioned to complement that, as they’re the most sophisticated and comprehensive Sportsbook out there.

“That, along with a highly experienced and responsive team, placed Kambi well above the competition in the selection of a sports betting strategic partner in Connecticut.”

About Kambi

Kambi is a provider of premium sports betting services to licensed B2C gaming operators.  Kambi Group plc is listed on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm. Our services encompass a broad offering from front-end user interface through to odds compiling, customer intelligence and risk management, built on an in-house developed software platform. Kambi’s 20-plus customers include 888 Holdings, ATG, DraftKings, Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Kindred Group, LeoVegas, Napoleon Games and Rush Street Interactive. Kambi employs more than 700 staff across offices in Malta (headquarters), Romania, the UK, Philippines, Sweden, Australia and the United States.

Kambi utilises a best of breed security approach, and is ISO 27001and eCOGRA certified. Kambi Group plc is listed on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol “KAMBI”. The Company’s Certified Advisor is Redeye AB.

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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 and INSPIRE in Incheon, South Korea. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Northern Asia, and beginning in 2019 Niagara Falls, Canada. 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 mohegangaming.com.

 

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Mohegan Sun First In U.S. To Have GameCo’s Riches of the Golden Dragon Video Game Gambling™ Machines!

Mohegan Sun First In U.S. To Have GameCo’s Riches of the Golden Dragon Video Game Gambling™ Machines!

UNCASVILLE, CT (March 26, 2019) – Mohegan Sun is excited to announce a big addition to the gaming floor in Casino of the Earth. The newest Video Game Gambling™ title, Riches of the Golden Dragon, from innovative gaming company, Gameco LLC, is now live near Season’s Buffett at Mohegan Sun. The three new machines at Mohegan Sun mark the first roll-out of this game in the United States!

“Providing entertaining and unique gaming experiences across our beautiful casinos at Mohegan Sun is always something we are focused on,” said Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun.  “Being the first entertainment destination to launch GameCo’s Riches of the Golden Dragon, not only in the Northeast but in the United States, is something we’re very excited to rollout for guests,”

Riches of the Golden Dragon features Video Game Gambling™. To start, players will be presented with three dragon tiles and within each there is a reveal of either an immediate cash reward, tokens that can be used in Mini-Games, or a chance at a Bonus Round or Mini-Game. The Bonus Round and Mini-Games are where skill comes in to play and also where  tokens earned up to that point, can be used to instantly win cash inside a mini-game.  In some cases, a selected tile will take players directly to a fun Mini-Game like the “Melt Coins,’ where players melt falling coins, while avoiding falling rocks, with an electric current by pressing the corresponding buttons. There is also a “Match Dragons” mini-game, where players use the buttons on the deck to match three of the same type of dragon on screen at one time. The Mini-Games provide players with a return to player (RTP) of 100% or more when playing optimally. At any point too, the initial selection among three tiles can reveal an immediate progressive jackpot win up to $5,000!

“The Pick and Win play style provides a really unique gaming experience and we are thrilled to have Mohegan Sun as our first launch partner”, said Blaine Graboyes, Founder and CEO GameCo LLC. “Mohegan Sun’s commitment to providing the newest and best experiences to their guests makes it an ideal location for our debut.”

Riches of the Golden Dragon joins recent additions to Mohegan Sun that also include James Bond 007 Game Series & Blake Shelton slots.

ABOUT GAMECO LLC: GameCo LLC is a pioneering company uniting the experience of playing video games with the excitement of gambling by creating the world’s first Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM™). GameCo’s VGM is the first platform to bring video games to the casino floor engaging a new generation of casino customers. The first Video Game Gambling™ platform approved by any regulator in the United States, GameCo’s patented VGM™ proprietary arcade-style cabinets allow a player’s skill to effect the payout and winnings while maintaining the same casino-based economics as slot machines.

GameCo is privately held and headquartered in Las Vegas with additional offices in New York City. For the latest GameCo news, please visit GameCo.com or follow the company on Twitter at twitter.com/GameCoLLC or on Instagram at instagram.com/GameCoLLC.

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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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New York City FC Teams Up With Premier Integrated Entertainment Resort Developer, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with New York City Football Club as part of the Momentum Loyalty Rewards Program offered by Mohegan Sun, MGE’s signature U.S. integrated entertainment resort located in Connecticut. Together, NYCFC and Mohegan Sun will bring fans new and enhanced money-can’t-buy experiences both at home games and at select Club events throughout the 2019 season.

Keeping the fan experience top of mind, the partnership will see Mohegan Sun become the first-ever presenting partner of NYCFC’s on-field pen pass area. This exclusive area – located on the soccer pitch at Yankee Stadium – gives fans a pre-game VIP experience where they can watch NYCFC first team players warm-up from just feet away.

Mohegan Sun will also have a presence at two exclusive NYCFC events, helping fans connect with their favorite team beyond stadium walls.

In addition, Mohegan Sun Momentum Rewards program members at all levels will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive experiences and NYCFC ticket offers for the 2019 season.

“Mohegan Sun is excited to welcome NYCFC into our family of Momentum Partners,” said Ray Pineault,” President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Offering guests fresh, unique experiences is our goal. The program we have put in place with NYCFC – one of the U.S.’s top sports and entertainment brands – delivers on that promise.

For full details on all of Mohegan Sun’s Momentum Partners, visit Mohegansun.com/momentumpartnerships

About New York City Football Club

New York City Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in New York City that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the Eastern Conference of the league. It was announced as the League’s 20th franchise on May 21, 2013 and is the first and only MLS Club located within the five boroughs of New York City. Majority owned by City Football Group (CFG), New York City FC plays its home games at Yankee Stadium, which is also home to minority owner, the New York Yankees.

Website: NYCFC.com | Twitter: @NYCFC | Instagram: @NYCFC | Hashtags: #NYCFC | Facebook.com/NewYorkCityFC

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 and Inspire in Incheon, South Korea. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Northern Asia, and beginning Summer 2019 Niagara Falls, Canada. 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 mohegangaming.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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Twitterand Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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Franklin Square, NY Native Wins $1.9 Million At Mohegan Sun

The huge progressive based jackpot was hit on a Wizard of Oz slot machine; the win comes only weeks after a Bethel, CT guest won $800,000!

UNCASVILLE, CT (October xx, 2018) – On the morning of Wednesday, October 3rd, Cindy Montalbano’s life changed forever. Playing the Wizard of Oz penny slot machine in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun, Montalbano hit a progressive jackpot, cashing in for $1,984,388.38!

$1.9 Million is one of the largest amounts won on a progressive jackpot at Mohegan Sun and it comes after Kenneth Frey of Bethel, Connecticut, nearly hit the million mark himself, taking home $875,898.88 on a Super 4 Blackjack Progressive table game in Casino of the Earth on Wednesday, September 12th.

Both lucky winners join the ranks of several recent major jackpots won at Mohegan Sun.

For more information on the 5,000 plus games across Mohegan Sun and to learn more about various perks and benefits to take advantage of with the free-to-sign-up rewards program, Momentum, visit MoheganSun.com/playing.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: 

Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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“Back of House” Season Two Gives Fans Another Look Inside the East Coast’s Busiest Entertainment Destination

Tune-in and watch Mohegan Sun’s award-winning digital TV series on September 26th

Watch Back of House Season Two When It Airs This Week!

UNCASVILLE, CT (September 24, 2018) – After reaching over 1.1 million views on YouTube alone, and receiving two top industry awards, Mohegan Sun announces the launch of season two of its original digital TV series, “Back of House,” featuring eight new episodes exclusively on BackofHouse.TV and YouTube. Continuing the excitement of Back of House season one, the new episodes will be available online beginning September 26th at 10:00am EST, giving viewers an in-depth look into what it takes to operate one of the largest integrated entertainment resort destinations in the United States.

“After the successful debut of our employees’ first digital TV series last fall, we kept the cameras rolling to continue showcasing Mohegan Sun, our amazing operation, and the leadership role we strive for in the hospitality and entertainment business,” said George Galinsky, Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.  “The documentary-style series is the perfect way for viewers, guests and fans worldwide to get a behind-the-scenes look into the vital role employees play in delivering great hospitality,” Galinsky said.

“Viewers will see how these savvy hospitality employees manage celebrity appearances, VIP events, hotel reservations, culinary art and more – all while being entertained in a cinematic, documentary style format of storytelling,” said Robert Conticelli, President of Primal-NY.

Back of House season two introduces five new faces and follows the professional lives of a total of eight Mohegan Sun employees including three returning cast members. The show gives viewers an intimate glimpse into all areas of the integrated resort destination, including prep kitchens, entertainment stages, back hallways, a convention center that can host events of 15,000+ guests daily, and much more.

Production studio Primal-NY co-created the first Back of House series with Mohegan Sun and Fact & Fiction, and the combined partnership was recently honored with two Telly Awards for outstanding “Travel and Tourism” branded content and cinematography. The show has reached 2.5 million people across all of Mohegan Sun’s social networks to-date.

Don’t miss a minute of Mohegan Sun’s employees in action when Back of House season two airs on September 26th at 10:00 a.m. EST. To tune-in and meet the new cast, visit BackofHouse.TV.

ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE: “Back of House” is your all-access pass to the action behind the action at Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations. Enjoy following this family of fun, dedicated employees as they navigate backstage chaos and occasional calamities in their quest to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience.

ABOUT PRIMAL NY: Primal NY is a full-service production studio specializing in brand discovery, digital strategy, content creation and distribution. Primal positions clients in ideal Digital, TV and Film scenarios. Based in New York City, the award-winning team of diverse filmmakers has experience across many industries including fashion, sport, music, hospitality, and motion pictures.  Primal seeks relationships where opportunities exist to develop original content that enhances client brand identity by finding unique ways to tell their stories. For more information, visit primal-ny.com.

ABOUT FACT & FRICTION: With offices in New York, Toronto and Manchester, and the credentials of:   Undercover Boss & Next Top Model as well as working with the likes of Sharon Osbourne, Tyra Banks, Jay-Z and Rihanna, Fact & Friction is a TV development consulting firm, led by showrunner, Ron Carroll.  Their work extends throughout the US, Canada and U.K. and were recognized with the “Best Reality Series” Screen Award from the Academy of Cinema & Television, for launching Canada’s Next Top Model and are MipCom 2017 winners of the Diversity Award for Unscripted programming for the follow-doc series “Employable Me.”

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular gaming, dining, shopping integrated entertainment resort destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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Moneymaker PSPC Tour Arrives At Mohegan Sun In October

Mega prizes and fun planned for six remaining PokerStars-sponsored stops; players can register at the Mohegan Sun Poker Room

UNCASVILLE, CT (September 19, 2018) – Pokerstars Ambassador Chris Moneymaker will be among hundreds of hopefuls keen to make their mark at Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room October 4th – 7th when the Moneymaker PSPC Tour makes its sixth stop of the series.

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Players will have the chance to win life-changing sums of money by parlaying an $86 buy in into a Platinum Pass, worth $30,000, to the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC). They can also stop by the annual Sun Brewfest on Saturday, October 6th in the Earth Expo & Conventions Center where they’ll find live entertainment, games, a cornhole tournament and delicious food.

“We’re ready to host hundreds of poker players for what should be a really exciting weekend here at Mohegan Sun. The Moneymaker PSPC Tour is a great poker event that gives players an incredible opportunity, all for $86. We’re pulling for a Mohegan Sun player to take it all the way to millions in the PSPC.” Stated Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun.

Guests can register to play directly at the Mohegan Sun Poker Room, located in Casino of the Wind, near Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville. Call 860-862-5575 for more information.

The ‘Moneymaker PSPC Tour’, Chris’ brain-child, will run six more live $86 buy-in tournaments, each awarding cash prizes and a Platinum Pass.

  • September 22nd at Gardens Casino, Los Angeles
  • September 30th at PokerStarsNJ.com, available to players in NJ only
  • October 4th – October 7th at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut
  • October 10th – October 14th at Live!, Baltimore, Maryland
  • October 23rd at Run It Up Reno, Reno, Nevada
  • October 31st – November 2nd at Talking Stick, Phoenix, Arizona

To date, more than 3,000 entrants have participated in the Moneymaker PSPC Tour with approximately 800 entrants at Stones Gambling Hall in Sacramento, California, approximately 1,000 entrants at Lucky Chances, Colma, San Francisco and approximately 1,300 entrants at Foxwoods, Connecticut.

So far, nine US players will join some of the world’s best poker players in the Bahamas next year, including PokerStars Carribean Adventure (PCA) National Championship winner Maria Konnikova, PCA Day 2 draw winner Thai Ha, PCA Wild Card Winner David Peters, NJSCOOP Main Event Winner (High) Michael Page,  NJSCOOP Main Event Winner (Low) Derik Lee, and LIPS National Championship Alice Zheng. There’s also Moneymaker PSPC Tour champion Cliff Ellefson who picked up a Platinum Pass at Stones Gambling Hall, 76-year old John Mokhtari from Belmont, California, who picked up a pass at Lucky Chances and Foxwoods champ Ronald Mici, a 25-year-old janitor at the World Trade Center who comes from Bronx, New York. Find out more about current PSPC winners here.

Chris Moneymaker formulated the new multi-stop ‘Moneymaker PSPC Tour’ to give US players the chance to emulate his WSOP win back in 2003 when he turned $86 into $2,500,000 by beating 838 players at the Main Event, sparking the famous ‘Moneymaker Effect’.

More information about the ‘Moneymaker PSPC Tour’ can be found on the PokerStars Blog.

Keep an eye on PokerStarsLive and Chris’ Twitter channels using #MoneymakerTour for upcoming news and announcements.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

Notes to Editors:

General PSPC T&Cs apply to all routes

About PokerStars: PokerStars operates the world’s most popular online poker sites, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 182 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.

The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and brands, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, Sky Poker and BetEasy as well as live poker tour and event brands, including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Latin American Poker Tour, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, PokerStars Festival and PokerStars MEGASTACK. The Stars Group is one of the world’s most licensed online gaming operators with its subsidiaries collectively holding licenses or approvals in 19 jurisdictions throughout the world, including in Europe, Australia, and the Americas.

Play Responsibly!  For more information on responsible gaming please visit our website at http://www.pokerstars.com/about/responsible-gaming/

About Mohegan Sun: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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