Sep 29, 2011 | Gaming, General News
Thrilling giveaways along with a double points promotion join Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary lineup
With Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary right on the horizon, Player’s Club members can get amped up for the extra special 15th Anniversary Ultimate Experience Giveaway starting on October 1st and continuing through October 31st. This giveaway will award 15 great experiences to one lucky guest at Mohegan Sun, some of which will include VIP concert access and a complimentary hotel suite, a tropical getaway and even tickets to a Patriots game. This giveaway will also have additional prizes for guests in the form of instant Cash, Player’s Club points and Free Slot Play prizes.
Furthermore, on Tuesday October 11th and Tuesday, October 25th, guests can double up their Player’s Club points with a special slots promotion. Select slot machines excluded.
With the 15th Anniversary Ultimate Experience Giveaway, Player’s Club members will be able to swipe their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions to enter to win a grand prize that includes 15 thrilling experiences. Player’s Club members will also instantly win Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play. Drawing for the grand prize which will award one lucky guest will take place at Noon on November 1st. Must be present to enter, need not be present to win.
Grand Prize experiences will include:
- A Mohegan Sun VIP concert experience, including an overnight stay in one of Mohegan Sun’s Hotel suites, a $150.00 room credit and a $150.00 Elemis Spa credit
- A tropical getaway for two adults
- A Mohegan Sun WineFest weekend, including admission for four adults and one complimentary hotel stay
- A New Year’s Eve VIP Private Party, including admission for four adults and one complimentary hotel stay
- An invitation to the Jim Calhoun VIP Party and Shoot Around, season tickets for the Connecticut Sun for two people, an autographed Connecticut Sun basketball and dinner for two with select members of the Connecticut Sun team
- An invitation to the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug grand opening and 15 complimentary rounds of golf
- An Asian Gold Figure themed for Chinese New Year and tickets to the Chinese New Year show
- Fifteen complimentary buffets at Seasons Buffet and free Coke for one year
- A choice between a Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees experience
- A $1,500 credit for Amazing Gift Clubs memberships
- An autographed Billy Joel box set
- Complimentary tickets to Live With Regis & Kelly, a trip to Carlo’s Bakery and $150.00 bakery credit and complimentary admission tickets to Madam tussauds Wax Museum
- Complimentary tickets to a New England Patriots game including field passes for two adults, a Sam Adam’s VIP tour and overnight stay
- A meet and greet with a celebrity chef
In addition, Player’s Club members will earn Double Player’s Club Points on some of their favorite machines in all three of Mohegan Sun’s casinos on October 11th and 25th. Play between 6:00am and Midnight each day to receive double points. Select slot machines excluded.
And on Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd, starting at 9:00am, the first 7,500 guests on each day to visit the Summer or Riverview Coat Check each will receive a Mohegan Sun 15th Anniversary fleece blanket, making 15,000 total gifts. Guests must be a Player’s Club member and provide valid photo identification to participate. Guests are limited to one blanket for the duration of the promotion.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be a valid Player’s Club member. Membership is free. Simply stop by any Player’s Club booth to sign up.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Sep 1, 2011 | Gaming
Casino of the Earth now features all-new penny slots with innovative Aristocrat brand technology
Over the years, Aristocrat has been known for introducing some of the most groundbreaking technologies to the gaming industry and Mohegan Sun is pleased to be the recipient of Aristocrat’s most recent innovations in slot technology. Ten new Aristocrat penny slot machines with Shutter and Hybrid Stepper technology now line the walls next to Sunrise Square Essentials in Casino of the Earth, making Mohegan Sun one of only two gaming destinations on the East Coast with such products.
Guests will have a variety when trying their hand at the new Aristocrat products in Casino of the Earth with great themes including:
- Four Mission Impossible™ machines
- Four Stuntman Sam™ machines
- Four Cashman Fever™ machines
- Two Zorro™ machines
With the Viridian Hybrid, Active Reel Technology is utilized, consisting of an LCD with reel windows and shutters. These shutters block the mechanical reels from being visible, allowing the LCD to return to full screen video mode. This technology allows players to experience a 5-Reel Stepper base, Full Screen Video and 3-Reel Stepper bonus all in the same game.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
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Aug 31, 2011 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Shopping, Special Events
Even more great entertainment, events and offers exclusively for the ladies in September & October
As the weather cools down this fall, Mohegan Sun keeps things hot for the ladies with the extension of Diva Days & Diva Nights through October 28th. By popular demand, the promotion will continue throughout September & October and will feature the customized Diva Hotel package – in addition to some of the best entertainment touring this fall as well as retail and dining specials.
Entertainment & Special Events:
With 3 world-class venues, Mohegan Sun is known for bringing in the best of the best when it comes to entertainment. Throughout Diva Days and Diva Nights, Mohegan Sun Arena, the intimate Cabaret Theatre and the free 300-seat Wolf Den will be host to some of the best performers catered to all those divas out there!
Check out the fall entertainment lineup for Diva Fridays:
• WNBA – Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever* – September 2nd at 7:30pm in Mohegan Sun Arena
• Jason Michael Carroll – September 2nd at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• ABBA, the Concert – September 9th at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• Linda Eder – September 16th at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• Disco Dance Party – The Biggest Disco Event of the Year– September 23rd at 8:00pm in Mohegan Sun Arena
• Blood, Sweat & Tears– September 23rd at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• MADD About Dancing – An Evening of Celebrities, Dancing and Fun with a Special Performance by Chuck Wicks – September 30th at 7:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre
• Bernie Williams– September 30th at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• The Man in Black, A Tribute to Johnny Cash– October 7th at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• Boyz II Men – October 14th at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• Treehouse Comedy Presents Gallagher – October 14th at 9:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre
• Sugarland with special guest Sara Bareilles – October 14th at 8:00pm in Mohegan Sun Arena
• Stephen Stills – October 21st at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
• Average White Band – October 28th at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den
NOTE: Connecticut Sun games, Treehouse Comedy, Disco Dance Party, Sugarland & MADD About Dancing are ticketed events. To purchase tickets, please visit Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Hotel Package:
For the Diva looking to spend the night out with friends, Mohegan Sun has created a special hotel package just for you. The basic package includes overnight accommodations, VIP check-in, poolside margaritas and appetizers as well as late check-out. Guests also have the option of customizing the package to include Diva Dine Around at Todd English’s Tuscany, an in-room martini mixing station or an in-suite massage. Offer is currently valid on Thursdays and Fridays through October 2011 only. For details on this package, please visit http://www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/divas-0911.html
Weekly Specials:
Each week, guests can enjoy various special offers including:
• Party on the Patio of Todd English’s Tuscany: Every Friday starting at 9:00pm, there is a party on the patio of Todd English’s Tuscany where guests can not only enjoy drink specials, but actually learn how to make the hottest drinks with a professional mixologist. A live DJ will spin the tunes each week.
• No Judgement Zone: Discover a new game or master an old favorite in Mohegan Sun’s No Judgement Zone. Every Friday, learn the ins and outs of our most popular table games in our special, Divas-Only “No Judgement Zone” located in Casino of the Sky across from the Sky Valet.
• Bring a Friend: It pays to bring a friend to Mohegan Sun, literally. Ladies who sign up for a new Player’s Club card will receive $25.00 in Free Slot Play. In addition, they can bring their friends and have them sign up to become a Player’s Club member and receive anywhere from $25.00 to $75.00 in Free Slot Play. The more friends you bring, the more you earn. Membership is free and open to guests 21 or older.
• Makeovers: Every Friday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in front of Sephora in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, get spoiled with free mini-makeovers and watch Temptu Air Brushing demonstrations.
• Chef Demonstrations: Each Friday starting at 7:00pm, chefs from various Mohegan Sun restaurants including Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Birches Bar & Grill and more will be demonstrating how to prepare one of their signature dishes in The Shops concourse.
Exclusive Offers:
Various shops and restaurants at Mohegan Sun will be offering exclusive discounts as part of Diva Days and Diva Nights including Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bare Escentuals, Swarovski and much more. A full listing is available on mohegansun.com/divas.
For a complete listing of all of Diva Days and Diva Nights activities, visit http://www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/divas-0911.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.
Jun 20, 2011 | Gaming, General News
$250,000 Summer Showdown to be held July 7th – July 10th
Mohegan Sun is set to kick off the $250,000 Summer Showdown Poker Tournament on Thursday, July 7th in Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center. The four-day tournament will feature various poker events with affordable buy-ins as well as a $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em $125,000 Guaranteed Main Event on Saturday, July 9th.
The action starts on Thursday, July 7th at 11:00am with a $440.00 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em tournament featuring a $50,000 Guarantee. Also on July 7th, a $180.00 Bounty with a $10,000 Guarantee is set to take place at 6:00pm.
On Friday, July 8th, the $300.00 No-Limit Hold’em $25,000 Guarantee will begin at 11:00am followed by a $120.00 No-Limit Hold’em, $10,000 Guarantee tournament at 6:00pm.
The Main Event kicks off on Saturday, July 9th at 11:00am with the $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em, $125,000 Guarantee. A $180.00 Bounty Tournament also takes place on the 9th, beginning at 6:00pm.
The final day of the showdown is Sunday, July 10th and it will feature the biggest Bounty tournament of the week with the $330.00 Bounty “Deep Stack” at 11:00am with a $20,000 Guarantee. The last tournament will start at 3:00pm with a $250.00 buy-in No-Limit 6 Max.
Weekly Satellite Qualifying Tournaments for Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown Poker Tournament are currently in progress and will run up until the tournament kicks off on July 7th. A second round of Satellites continues on through July 8th for entry in to the Main Event. For a complete schedule of qualifying rounds as well as tournament information, visit mohegansun.com/poker.
Registration will be held in the Poker Room and Convention Center. Registration will close after Level 2. For online registration beginning on July 1st, visit PokerTickets.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Apr 20, 2011 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Special entertainment, events and offerings exclusively for the ladies
UNCASVILLE, CT – Unleash your inner diva at Mohegan Sun with Diva Days and Diva Nights each Friday throughout May and June. Diva Days and Diva Nights kicks off May 6th and includes special entertainment, discounts, events and more, exclusively for the ladies.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Each week, guests can enjoy various special offers including a “No Judgment Zone,” DJ in the Den, Cooking Demonstrations and more.
No Judgment Zone: Discover a new game or master an old favorite in Mohegan Sun’s No Judgment Zone. Every Friday, learn the ins and outs of our most popular table games in our special, Divas-Only “No Judgment Zone” located in Casino of the Sky across from the Sky Valet. When guests play in this specially designated area starting at 1:00pm, they will automatically be entered to win daily prizes.
Cooking Demonstrations with Mohegan Sun’s Culinary Team: Every Friday at 11:00am and 6:00pm, visit with Mohegan Sun’s top chefs in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse as they share their recipes and culinary secrets including head chefs from Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Todd English’s Tuscany, among several others.
Party on the Patio of Todd English’s Tuscany: Every Friday starting at 9:00pm, there is a party on the patio of Todd English’s Tuscany where guests can not only enjoy drink specials, but actually learn how to make the hottest drinks with a professional mixologist. A live DJ will also spin the tunes each week.
Show off your Slot Skills: Slot tournaments will be held in Casino of the Earth across from Birches Bar & Grill on May 27th and June 24th. Only Player’s Club members can enter this ladies-only contest where there is a guaranteed $10,000 prize pool.
DJ in the Den: Each Friday, the Wolf Den transforms into a party with a DJ playing top hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s from Noon to 2:00pm. Must be 21 or older to enter the Wolf Den.
Bring a Friend: It pays to bring a friend to Mohegan Sun, literally. Bring a friend and have them sign up to become a new Player’s Club member and receive anywhere from $25.00 to $75.00 in Free Slot Play Bonus. The more friends you bring, the more you earn. Membership is free and open to guests 21 or older.
ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS:
With world-class venues, Mohegan Sun is known for bringing in the hottest acts around. Throughout Diva Days and Diva Nights, Mohegan Sun Arena and the free 300-seat Wolf Den will host some of the favorite artists from yesterday and today including Bell Biv DeVoe, Gin Blossoms, Blues Traveler and more.
In addition to these great shows, Mohegan Sun will also host several other free events, including:
- Signings & Sightings with the Chippendales – May 6th at 5:30pm
- Chippendales in The Cabaret Theatre – May 6th at 7:30pm
- Reality Check with Siobhan Magnus of American Idol Season 9 – May 20th at 7:00pm
- Grand opening of Sephora in The Shops at Mohegan Sun – May 27th
- Fashion Show in The Shops at Mohegan Sun– June 3rd at 9:00pm
- Jené Luciani, fashion expert/author of The Bra Book, at Galina’s– June 3rd at 3:00pm
- Signings & Sightings with The Monkees – June 10th at 10:30pm at Spin Street
- Reality Check with Kym Johnson & Dmitry Chaplin of Dancing with the Stars – June 17th at 7:00pm
NOTE: All Signings & Sightings and Reality Check events will be in The Shops at Mohegan Sun unless otherwise noted.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
Various shops and restaurants at Mohegan Sun will be offering exclusive discounts as part of Diva Days and Diva Nights including the Elemis Spa, Galina’s European Boutique, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, SolToro Tequila Grill, Todd English’s Tuscany and much more. A full listing is available on mohegansun.com/diva.
For a complete listing of all of Diva Days and Diva Nights activities, visit mohegansun.com/divas.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Apr 5, 2011 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
Uncasville, CT – A Holyoke, Massachusetts resident is waking up a millionaire this morning after winning over $1.4 million on a penny machine at Mohegan Sun on Monday, April 4th. Gabrielle Brin-Martin won $1,427,870.21 on a one cent IGT Star Wars Wide Area Progressive in Casino of the Sky near SolToro Tequila Grill.
This is the third larger jackpot in Casino of the Sky in less than two weeks. On March 28th, one lucky guest took home just over $1.7 million on another penny machine by IGT, Bombs Away. And on March 30th, another guest won $50,000 on a Triple Diamond machine.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, dining, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
