May 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
DeepStacks Poker Tour Mohegan Sun National Championship To Be Held December 1-3, 2012
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DeepStacks Poker Tour, the North American poker series featuring the game’s top pros playing in affordable buy-in tournaments, has partnered with the East Coast’s premier entertainment and gaming destination, Mohegan Sun, to deliver a series of championship poker events.
Under this deal, the DEEPSTACKS POKER TOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT MOHEGAN SUN will be held December 1-3, 2012. The $2500 buy-in event features a $500,000 guarantee and has already drawn commitments from DeepStacks Pros and World Series of Poker champions Mike “The Mouth” Matusow and Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, as well as WPT Champions Randal “RandAllIn” Flowers and Justin “Boosted J” Smith.
The DeepStacks Poker Tour Mohegan Sun National Championship will be the final tournament of the 11-day series at Mohegan Sun, running from Nov. 23 – Dec. 3, featuring 32 events The final table will be televised regionally, with announcer Joe Stapleton alongside analyst and WSOP bracelet winner Tristan “Cre8ive” Wade.
The winner of each DeepStacks Poker Tour event earns a seat to the DSPT National Championship at Mohegan Sun.
“Having one of the most respected brands in the world as our national casino partner is truly an honor,” said DeepStacks CEO Chris Torina. “Mohegan Sun is one of the world’s premier resort and gaming destinations. We couldn’t be happier to join forces with such a great casino.”
“DeepStacks’ vision to be the industry’s premier poker source aligns perfectly with our established reputation as the premier entertainment and gaming destination,” said Ray Pineault, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Mohegan Sun. “This partnership will provide players with the most exciting and challenging poker schedule and tournaments available in the industry. We look forward to hosting our first DeepStacks championship event with some of the premier poker players in the world this fall.”
DSPT returns to Mohegan Sun in early 2013 to kick off Season 2 with another great event and prizepool guarantee.
“Beginning and ending DeepStacks Poker Tour each year at Mohegan Sun ensures a first class experience for the players,” said Torina.
For the full DeepStacks Poker Tour schedule, please visit www.deepstacks.com.
About DeepStacks Poker Tour:
DeepStacks Poker Tour is a domestic and international tournament circuit focused on increasing player fields and prize pools through pro player participation and quality television programming. Integrated with the industry’s premier poker brand, 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. 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 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
DeepStacks Poker Tour: Justin Simon, [email protected]
Mohegan Sun: Cathy Soper, [email protected]
Apr 26, 2012 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
New Bally Technology, Inc. IVIEW™ installed on nearly 6,000 slot machines
UNCASVILLE, CT – This May, Mohegan Sun is getting ready to unveil one of the largest changeovers to an existing casino floor in the history of the gaming industry. Memorial Day weekend, the Northeast’s premier entertainment and gaming destination will roll out Mohegan Sun’s PowerPlay Bonusing – a collaboration with Bally Technologies, Inc. featuring their new iVIEW™ and iVIEW Display Manager™ (DM) with Elite Bonusing Suite™.
This new programming, with preview days beginning May 5th, will be installed on nearly 6,000 machines property-wide and provides a one-of-a-kind gaming environment with real-time, point-of-play rewards and promotions. Easy-to-play progressives, slot tournaments, virtual racing and wheel promotions provide more ways for guests to win instantly as they play their favorite slot machines, while at the same time having instant access to property information, entertainment, restaurants and retailers, as well as Player’s Club point balances.
“It became clear to us that the best way to grow in this increasingly competitive market is to have the most innovative tools available and provide the best gaming experience for our guests,” said Mohegan Sun’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Hartmann. “Not only is Mohegan Sun part of an elite group of casinos worldwide offering this technology, but it is the only casino in the Northeast and the largest in the country to offer this unique bonusing product for our guests.”
Part of the new bonusing program is Mohegan Sun’s Virtual Racing Circuit. Slot players will have the opportunity to participate in a free bonusing event where they can pick one of eight horses such as ShineMaker and Sky High. If their horse wins, they automatically get rewarded.
“Mohegan Sun’s PowerPlay Bonusing provides unique and special bonusing features otherwise not available on a casino floor,” said Mohegan Sun’s Vice President of Slot Operations, Frank Neborsky.
Neborsky added, “With the second largest slot floor in the United States housing three casinos and nearly 6,000 slot machines, it was a tremendous effort coordinated by a number of departments to accomplish this project on an incredibly aggressive timeline.
The iVIEW network is an interactive communication tool used by players to access such information as their Player’s Club points and property information such as concerts, restaurants, retailers and more right while they’re playing. Customized offers and bonus rewards are also offered. Bally’s Elite Bonusing Suite adds dramatic new levels of excitement and anticipation to the slot play experience. The Elite Bonusing Suite applications deliver floor-wide, personalized promotions, second-chance-to-win events, and the ability for players to earn valuable rewards − all without interrupting their play experience.
These interactive solutions enable players to do things such as spin wheels, select and root for their favorite horse and participate in floor-wide slot tournaments and instant bonusing or powerplays.
From installation to operation, the conversion project spanned five months. Over 25,000 man hours went in to this conversion from the slot team alone and over 5 ½ miles of fiber-optic wire were run for the project, which is equivalent to around 44 city blocks or 11,000 steps.
To learn more about the Bally technology launching at Mohegan Sun this May, visit http://ballytech.com/Videos/elite-bonusing-suite-9/iview-messaging.html
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Bally Technologies, Inc.:
With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, mobile applications, and Class II, lottery and central determination games and platforms. As the world’s No. 1 gaming-systems company, Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Director of Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com.
Apr 9, 2012 | Gaming
Mohegan Sun is geared up once again for the annual Kentucky Derby party held in the Uncas Ballroom
On Saturday, May 5th, this year’s “Run for the Roses” will be celebrated in full at Mohegan Sun with the annual Kentucky Derby Party held in the Uncas Ballroom. Doors for the special party will open to the public at 10:00am.
As always, the Derby’s signature cocktail, Mint Julep, will be available as well as additional drink specials and food options at the derby festival buffet. Guests joining the fun will also be able to take advantage of thirty betting terminals to go along with nine large screens. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Special guests offering key advice for this year’s event will be Joanna Jones, race analyst and host for HRTV and Linda Rice, the renowned trainer and first woman to hold a training title in New York.
After grabbing some pointers, all that’s left to do is make your picks. Guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive a commemorative Mohegan Sun Derby souvenir and any $50.00 wager will allow guests to pass through the Derby Festival Buffet.
Advance wagering will also be available on Friday, May 4th and guests choosing to place such wagers will receive a commemorative souvenir designed especially for the Mohegan Sun Race Book.
Joanne Jones is a TV host for HRTV’s daily show, Race Day America, which features a preview of the racing day, along with topical issues in the racing world and interviews with prominent guests. She also has been on the network’s weekly show, The Edge and in the past, the Magna 5 preview show. Her tenure with HRTV has taken her to numerous venues across the country, including the Kentucky Derby in 2007, the Preakness in 2004 and 2011 and the Belmont Stakes in 2005. A well-known and well respected personality in the industry, Jones was introduced to horse racing by her father, Professor Gordon Jones. He was the columnist/handicapper for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, so Jones learned plenty over the years, working alongside her father on the weekends while in high school.
Linda Rice, who made history at Saratoga in 2009 when she became the first woman to win a NYRA training title, reached another personal milestone in June of 2011 at Belmont Park when she saddled her 1,000th winner as a trainer. Rice finished the Belmont spring/summer meet, tied with Todd Pletcher, atop the trainer standings with 25 wins. This is the third meet title for Rice.
She joins an elite group of female trainers to top the 1,000 win mark, which includes Stephanie Beattie, Christine Janks, Barbara McBride and Kathleen O’Connell.
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.
Jan 30, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun will be offering guests a great opportunity to win exclusive vacation prizes and more, beginning February 1st
Mohegan Sun is giving Player’s Club members a chance to win their way to gaming paradise with the all new $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway. The grand prizes include trips to beautiful casino destinations in South Africa, Antigua, Monaco and Macau. The action kicks off on February 1st and goes through April 30th. Other prizes include Free Slot Play, Player’s Club points and other great travel prizes.
All guests have to do to take part in this huge giveaway is swipe their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions. This will give them entry into the $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway for a chance to win a getaway to one of the following top rated casinos in the world:
- Mohegan Sun, Connecticut
- Sun City, South Africa
- St. James Club, Antigua
- The Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Macau
The fun doesn’t end there as Player’s Club members can also win Free Slot Play, Player’s Club points and hundreds of travel prizes instantly.
Must be 21 years or older to participate. Please visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules or visit www.mohegansun.com/playing/current-promotions.html for more information on the $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting 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.
Jan 25, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Premieres February 11th with $15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs
Pull out your good luck charms, grab some friends and head over to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 11th for the premiere of Bingo After Dark! This new, late-night bingo tournament features $15,000 in cash prizes, a live DJ and more!
The event kicks off at 10:00pm and will be held inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. The cost is $20.00 per person and covers eight games, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available in the ballroom.
Registration begins at 8:00pm with doors opening to the Ballroom at 9pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 being awarded throughout the night. DJ Ryan Kristafer will be on hand to host the event and to spin tunes between rounds.
The fun doesn’t stop after the last dot has been made. Guests can cap the night off at Todd English’s Tuscany for a party on the patio featuring DJ Valentina.
Guests must be 21 years of age and a Player’s Club member to participate. Not a member, not a problem. Registration is simple; guests can sign up at any Player’s Club booth for their free membership. More info is available at www.mohegansun.com/playing/current-promotions.html
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jan 9, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun is excited to once again partner with IGT, a global leader in the design, development and
manufacturing of gaming machines and systems products, to bring thrilling slot machines with new Center Stage Duo™ technology to the gaming floor. Ten IGT Ghostbusters™ and ten IGT Dark Knight™ penny machines are now located by Wombi Rock in Casino of the Sky.
“Who ya gonna call for an ectoplasmic good time?” — IGT’s new slot phenomenon- Ghostbusters Video Slot Machines, the first of its kind to hit the East Coast. During base game play, expanding wilds ooze with winnings and scatter wilds frighten. There’s definitely something here. Guests will watch for Slimer, demon dogs and other ghostly aberrations haunting the game with extra credits, wilds and multipliers. In the bonus gateway, players can enter a world of paranormal progressives where Slimer picks from several bonus events including five progressive levels displayed on a shared 55″ LCD screen. Video clip integration and symbol animations feature well-loved and familiar Ghostbusters movie clips and voice overs. Click the YouTube link for more information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6UdVCACwS4
The battle for Gotham city is about to take place in Casino of the Sky with IGT’s answer to the recent Batman phenomenon, The Dark Knight™ Video Slots. Guests can play the game as Batman or the Joker and be involved in immersive group play entertainment with strong thematic graphics and fan-favorite icons. Appropriately named, the game’s must-see Battle for Gotham community bonus plays out on the big screen and is a high speed car chase between Batman and Joker. Two very unique pick-style bonuses, Agents of Chaos and the Sonar bonus incorporate familiar scenes from the film with multiple winning outcomes. And in the Sleight of Hand bonus, swiping your hand across the screen flips over Joker’s cards to reveal many worthwhile surprises. Look for the popular bat signal to make an appearance as well as Two Face’s coin flip. Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyANd79MATs to view an informative YouTube video of this machine.
Both the IGT Ghostbusters™ and Dark Knight™ penny machines use new Center Stage Duo™ technology which brings pure entertainment value and immersive experience in a two-seat configuration. They feature 55” overhead LCD screens positioned over two Universal Slant cabinets, custom light sequences and colors specific to the theme, optional half round marquee toppers, MegaFX Surround Chairs which fully enhances the player experience with 5.1 surround sound electronics and new Universal Slant with 3D capability.
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 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
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