Jan 6, 2014 | Gaming, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Bingo After Dark returns Saturday, February 8th for a night of lively, ultra-hip bingo excitement.
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, February 8th
Doors Open: 9:00pm
Game Begins: 10:00pm
Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Back by popular demand, Mohegan Sun’s hot, late-night bingo game returns in February. Taking place inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom, Bingo After Dark is an energetic, ultra-hip bingo game set against a neon backdrop.
Doors open at 9:00pm and the games begin at 10:00pm. The entry fee is $20 per person and covers eight rounds of bingo, entertainment and more. Players will have a chance to win cash prizes from a prize pool totaling $15,000. In between rounds, a DJ will be spinning and a cash bar will be available including complimentary soft drinks all night long.
Tickets are on sale, Friday December 27th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. Guests must be 21 years of age or older and a Momentum member to participate.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
Nov 7, 2013 | Gaming, General News
Named Best Slot Product at the 2014 Gaming & Technology Awards
On November 15th, Mohegan Sun will be the first and only casino on the East Coast to feature IGT’s award-winning James Cameron’s AVATAR™ Video Slots.
In honor of the game’s release, a 3-day launch celebration will transform Mohegan Sun’s casino floor into a land like Pandora on November 15th-17th. This will include a replica Tree of Souls as seen in the film, photo opportunities with Na’vi Warriors, drink specials and more.
Inspired by the highest-grossing movie of all time, James Cameron’s AVATAR, the game is packed with iconic imagery from the film and never-before-seen game features. Players are captivated by the ability to create a user name and login that can be saved for future play, the ability to unlock new content with advances in game play, and the option to customize environmental game elements including music, character and theme.
The dazzling game was named “Best Slot Product” at the 2014 Gaming & Technology Awards, hosted by Global Gaming Business. This award is considered one of the gaming industry’s finest accolades. Winners were announced at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas in September. In addition to Mohegan Sun, these machines will only be available at two other casinos in the United States.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
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Nov 4, 2013 | Gaming
The televised event will feature a total $650,000 series guarantee
WHAT: The DeepStacks Poker Tour returns to Mohegan Sun for the 2013 DeepStacks World Championship, a week-long event featuring a $650,000 series guarantee that culminates in a televised final table on Monday, November 25th.
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, November 18th – Monday, November 25th – starting at 11:00am each day
Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room in Casino of the Wind
Televised event Monday, November 25th at 2:00pm
The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: The DeepStacks Poker Tour brings the action back to the felt for their return to Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room in Casino of the Wind. The DeepStacks Poker Tour World Championship is set to kick off Monday, November 18th, with a guaranteed prize pool of $650,000 up for grabs throughout the eight day event. The tournament includes both affordable buy-in tournaments as well as a four-day World Championship final event featuring the game’s top pros. Deepstacks will run 11:00am tournaments every day, from Monday, November 18th through Sunday, November 24th, with additional 6:00pm tournaments November 18th-20th, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm tournaments Thursday , November 21st and a 2:00pm tournament Friday, November 22nd. The televised final table Championship event will be held in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun at 2:00pm on Monday, November 25th.
Visit the Mohegan Sun Poker website or DeepStacks.com for more details, including registration information and dates, times and buy-in information for all eight days of the event. Mohegan Sun also offers special hotel rates for registered DeepStacks players.
ABOUT DEEPSTACKS POKER TOUR
The DeepStacks Poker Tour is a domestic and international tournament series focused on increasing player fields and prize pools through our televised events, pro player participation, great structures and unique 360 and RFID live stream programming. The Tour is designed to reach a mainstream demographic, utilizing its strong casino partnerships and comprehensive marketing campaigns to fuel the growth of its tournaments. DeepStacks Poker Tour is the exclusive US poker tour partner of Mohegan Sun with two annual events per year, including the televised DSPT World Championship in November. For more information, visit www.DeepStacks.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, like us on Pinterest, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Oct 7, 2013 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
Momentum offers guests a more personalized experience with tailored rewards and faster earning power
UNCASVILLE, CT – Innovative; individualized. These are just some of the words guests are using to describe Mohegan Sun’s new rewards program, Momentum. The four-tiered program, designed to propel players forward based on frequency of play, offers perks not found at competitor programs including generous discounts, the ability to earn rewards faster based on one’s frequency of play and tier status, and access to unique events and experiences.
“We are putting the power in players’ hands,” said Bobby Soper, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “Momentum is designed to empower our guests, allowing them to choose their experience. Whether that reward is access to a private lounge, complimentary hotel rooms, tickets to a show or more, the choice is completely theirs. No other rewards program has this heightened level of flexibility for its guests.
The Momentum card can be used to enjoy over 100 dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment options, hotels, spas and golf courses at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania; and at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One Momentum Dollar is equivalent to one dollar when shopping or dining in any of the property shops or restaurants.
Membership is free and open to all guests age 21 and over. To sign up, please visit a Player’s Club booth with valid identification.
To learn more about Momentum, visit mohegansun.com/momentum.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Jul 8, 2013 | Gaming, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown offers poker enthusiasts five days of tournaments with a guaranteed prize pool of $235,000.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, July 31st – Sunday, August 4th in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room in Casino of the Wind
11:00am each day with additional 6:00pm tournaments Wednesday, July 31st; Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd
IN DETAIL: Hot Summer Fun has officially kicked off at Mohegan Sun, and in the Poker Room, that means great prizes and the biggest tournament of the season. The Summer Showdown is set to begin Wednesday, July 31st, with a guaranteed prize pool of $235,000 up for grabs throughout the five day event. Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown, the hottest poker tournament in Connecticut, runs 11:00am tournaments every day, from Wednesday, July 31st through Sunday, August 5th, with additional 6:00pm tournaments on Wednesday, July 31st; Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd.
Mohegan Sun also offers special hotel rates for registered Summer Showdown players.
Additionally, all summer long, the Mohegan Sun Poker Room is home to exciting daily tournaments and Splash the Pot promotions offering a chance to win great prizes including a 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle. Visit the Mohegan Sun Poker website for more details, including dates and times for tournaments and daily Splash the Pot promotions.
Visit Mohegan Sun all summer long for even more Hot Summer Fun.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Jul 1, 2013 | Gaming, General News
Started June 28th, Mohegan Sun became a CT Lottery Retailer
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that they are now one of Connecticut’s newest lottery retailers. On Friday, June 28th, Mohegan Sun began selling CT Lottery tickets to guests 18 and over at Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store and Riverview Essentials, located inside Casino of the Sky. Lottery prizes of $599 or less per ticket can now be cashed between 6:00am and 11:00pm daily.
All nine of the Lottery’s draw games will be sold at Mohegan Sun, including Powerball®, Lotto℠ and Lucky for Life®, among others. More than 25 different scratch games will also be available for sale. (Lottery tickets must be purchased in cash; tickets cannot be paid for with a credit card or Player’s Club points.)
“We are delighted that Mohegan Sun will be joining our growing number of Lottery retailers,” said Anne M. Noble, President and CEO of the CT Lottery. “We look forward to a long and lasting partnership, while providing the guests of Mohegan Sun this added convenience.”
Recently, the Mohegan Sun and the CT Lottery have also partnered together in the Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun celebrations. From June 30th through September 1st, each Sunday starting at 9:00am, Mohegan Sun will be giving away free $3 “Win For Life® 19th Edition” scratch tickets to the first 2,000 Player’s Club members at the Summer Coat Check.
The CT Lottery reminds the public that purchasers must be 18 or older, and to please play responsibly.
About the CT Lottery:
Lottery sales benefit Connecticut’s residents in valuable ways. In fiscal year 2012, the Lottery delivered a record $310 million to the state’s General Fund, which supported the state’s libraries and education systems, provided public health needs, protected our citizens through support to the public safety and judicial systems, and more. Since the Lottery began in 1972, contributions to the General Fund have exceeded $7.8 billion, and more than $13 billion has been won by players.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Bingo After Dark returns Saturday, February 8th for a night of lively, ultra-hip bingo excitement.