Jul 21, 2021 | Employment, General News, Meetings and Conventions
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 21, 2021) – Mohegan Sun 
is excited to announce that business development expert, Stephanie Zapata, will join its meetings & conventions sales team, led by VP of Exhibitions and Sales, John Washko. Zapata will be based in and dedicated to the Northeast market, and driving business opportunities from this key area to Mohegan Sun. Zapata was recently the National Sales Manager for New Business Development for Tarrytown House Estate in New York.
As the new Director of Business Development, a newly created role at Mohegan Sun, Zapata will lead the outbound sales effort through a combination of digital, phone, and face to face engagement.
Stephanie Zapata is a graduate of Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY and soon after became the National Sales Manager for Tarrytown House Estate in New York, where she led business development across a portfolio of 35 properties. In 2011, Zapata would go on to a National Sales Manager role with Flik Hotels & Conference Center in New York, where she oversaw all Flik conference centers and mentored sales managers on brand values, customer experience, policies and sales techniques. Her career in hotel sales and business development also took her to Denver Colorado, where she became National Sales Manager for the Hilton Denver Inverness. Zapata then returned to Tarrytown House Estate in 2017 to become the National Sales Manager, New Business Development.
Zapata, who is an iPEC Certified Coach, has also served as a Lifestyle Health Coach in the United States since 2013, helping clients create better habits and techniques that guide long term goal setting and successes. Her accolades also include 2018-2019 Starz Awards, a 2010 President’s Club Recipient award for having achieved an exceptional sales goal and a 2005 SPOTY (Sales Professional of the Year). Zapata is a member of Meeting Planners International (MPI) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA,) among others.
Stephanie can be contacted at 860-908-3036 or via email at [email protected]
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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Jul 19, 2021 | Entertainment, General News, Uncategorized
Duo will bring their electrifying show to Mohegan Sun Arena on March 31, 2022
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 19, 2021) – Today, 2CELLOS announce dates for their 2022 U.S. tour in celebration of their 10th anniversary as a duo. Known for their captivating live performances, 2CELLOS are set to kick off their tour March 26th at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, with a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7:30pm
Tickets are $125.00, $79.50, and $49.50 and on sale Friday, July 23rd at Noon via Ticketmaster. Please visit 2CELLOS.com/tour for additional ticketing information.
The news arrives on the heels of their latest single releases, “Demons,” a haunting version of the Imagine Dragons’ hit song, and “Livin’ on a Prayer,” a vibrant rendition of the Bon Jovi rock classic. Fans can expect to experience new music on tour along with 2CELLOS’ staples i.e., “Thunderstruck” (AC/DC), “Smooth Criminal” (Michael Jackson), and their Game of Thrones medley. Stay tuned for more exciting music updates from 2CELLOS coming this Friday, July 23rd.
ABOUT 2CELLOS
2CELLOS is the eclectic duo comprised of two classically trained cellists who reached video viral fame on YouTube from their 2011 rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” The pair, Luka Šulić and HAUSER, have since created a name for themselves with their electric and dynamic playing style. Together, 2CELLOS have amassed a staggering 1.3 billion YouTube views, 5.5 million YouTube subscribers, 1 billion streams, and have sold nearly 1 million tickets. 2CELLOS have taken the cello to unimagined heights as their signature style breaks down the boundaries between genres of music, from Classical and Film music, to Pop and Rock. Known for their electric live performances, 2CELLOS have sold out shows across the globe at historic venues including New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. The duo has performed alongside musical greats Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age and George Michael, to name a few, and was hand-picked by Sir Elton John to perform both as an opener as well as part of the iconic singer’s live band. 2CELLOS are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and are working hard to continue reaching new stratospheres.
CONNECT WITH 2CELLOS
2CELLOS.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
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.
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Jul 16, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 14th; Concert to include special guests Sevendust, Tremonti & Travis Bracht
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 16, 2021) – Mohegan Sun Arena welcomes back Daughtry 
for a much anticipated concert that kicks off at 7:00pm on Sunday, November 14th.
Tickets are $59.50, $39.50 and $29.50 and go on sale Friday, July 23rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.
With three years since their last album, Daughtry announces new LP, Dearly Beloved due out September 17th and now available for PRE-ORDER TODAY, HERE. The 13-track album features the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Songs Sales Chart #1 and Top 20 Active Rock Radio Hit ‘Heavy Is the Crown,’ along with instant pre-order gift track ‘Lioness’ –– AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE HERE – via Dogtree Records and ADA Worldwide. This news comes coupled with the announcement of the band’s upcoming headlining in-person tour kicking off this November 2021 and featuring rock legends and fellow collaborators Sevendust, Tremonti and Travis Bracht – on sale here.
The thirty date tour will feature the band performing recent hits and new album staples ‘World On Fire’ and current Active Rock Radio scorcher ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ along with early buzzers ‘Evil’ and the award-contending ‘Changes Are Everything.’ To hold fans and music lovers over, Daughtry serves us even more sonic art with today’s single ‘Lioness,’ – a melodic and guitar-laden gem, whose anxiously building tempo beautifully couples vocal lead, Chris Daughtry’s unwavering tone and range. Its lyric video is set to premiere Saturday July 16 at 10AM EST on YouTube here.
Three singles in and a beautifully engineered entry point to Dearly Beloved has been clearly provided and marks the yet released body of work as one of their best to date. Maintaining the direction the first two singles have offered the band, they continue to embrace their hard rock roots with new song ‘Lioness,’ as previously evidenced by Chris’s recent praised and applauded collaboration with Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon for their reimagining of the hit song ‘Hunger Strike (Temple of the Dog Cover)’ by Eddie Vedder and the late Chris Cornell – which continues to stand as one of their boldest moves and a “completely different beast altogether,” according to SPIN Magazine. After performances on Loudwire Nights and TV’s #1 daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, we can expect to see more of the band through performances for iHeart and the upcoming Recording Academy Musicares and Amy Winehouse Foundation Benefit: Back to Amy, where Chris will be honoring the late great singer with his own rendition of her fan favorite ‘I Know I’m No Good’ live-streaming on July 23.
WATCH ‘LIONESS’
LISTEN TO ‘LIONESS’
ALBUM PRE-ORDER
DOWNLOAD COVER ART
DOWNLOAD PRESS PHOTO
PRE-ORDER ‘DEARLY BELOVED’ ALBUM
For more information about Daughtry, the tour and the new single, please visit here.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Jul 14, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
The Love Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, October 21st and Saturday, October 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 14, 2021) – Grammy Award®-winning global superstar
Harry Styles is back on stage this Fall as he announces his updated set of US tour dates today. For the first time, the multi-platinum singer will perform all the hits from his double platinum album FINE LINE in front of fans from around the country. The tour heads to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Thursday, October 21st, in addition to an already sold-out October 23rd performance. This new date has been added by overwhelming demand, and tickets go on sale on Friday, July 23rd.
Love On Tour was set to begin next month but due to COVID-19 restrictions varying by state, all dates have been rescheduled for later this year. The tour will now kick off on September 4th in Las Vegas with Special Guest Jenny Lewis, who will be opening at the Mohegan Sun Arena concerts too.
Tickets to the October 21st Harry Styles performance at Mohegan Sun Arena are $236.25, $186.25 and $86.25 and go on sale Friday, July 23rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com.
Pre-sale registration is also available now by clicking HERE. This pre-sale is through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program. Verified Fan on sale begins Wednesday, July 21st. More details are available at https://hstyles.co.uk/tour
The tour will be following all local and public health guidelines as well as venue protocols set forth at the time of each show. Fans are encouraged to visit mohegansun.com/poi/venues/mohegan-sun-arena/policies.html for the latest health & safety details and requirements at Mohegan Sun Arena.
About Harry Styles:
Harry Styles’ sophomore solo effort Fine Line continues his utterly unique first decade in music. At just 26, Harry’s sophisticated romantic rock record earned critical acclaim and huge commercial success. Fine Line, released in December 2019 on Columbia Records, achieved an array of history-making records and topped the charts at #1 in over 20 countries, amassing a total of 5 Billion streams worldwide to date. The 2x Platinum album debuted at #1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 with over 478,000 equivalent album units sold, making history as the biggest sales week for a solo U.K. male artist’s album since Nielsen Music began electronically tracking sales data in 1991, and was recently named one of the top 500 albums of all time by Rolling Stone. Fine Line has produced 2 multi-platinum #1 singles with “Watermelon Sugar,” which won the Grammy Award® for Best Pop Solo Performance and 2021 BRIT Award for Best British Single, and “Adore You,” which also received a Grammy nomination for Best Music Video. Styles and Fine Line were also nominated for Best Male and MasterCard Album of the Year at the 2020 BRIT AWARDS. He became an overnight sensation with the band One Direction which conquered the world, touring and scoring hits at a frantic pace, while he began to evolve as a songwriter and performer. Styles went his own way in spring 2017 when he dropped his first solo single: the double-platinum piano epic “Sign of the Times,” which Rolling Stone named the Song of the Year. His self-titled debut album released in May 2017, entered the Billboard 200 at #1 and topped charts at #1 in over 55 countries. The timeless 10-track album confirmed Styles as an artist schooled in the classics, while still breaking new ground. He toured the album in 2017 and 2018 with 90 sold-out shows in over 20 countries. He made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film “Dunkirk” in July 2017, becoming the first British artist with a #1 debut single, album and film in the same year. Up next, he will kick off his world tour Love on Tour in 2021 in support of Fine Line.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Jul 7, 2021 | Breaking News, General News, Sports
Temporary Retail Sportsbook to Open in September at Mohegan Sun with Signature Lounge Set for This Winter
(UNCASVILLE, CT – July 7, 2021) – FanDuel Group and
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) announced plans to bring America’s #1 Sportsbook to the state of Connecticut pending all licensing and regulatory approvals. FanDuel Group will partner with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to bring retail and online sports betting as well as iGaming and daily fantasy sports to MGE’s flagship property, Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Sports bettors and fans across the state of Connecticut will have access to FanDuel’s industry-leading online and mobile betting experience this fall with wagering options available for professional football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and more. Additionally, FanDuel will supply an online casino experience under the Mohegan Sun brand and will operate daily fantasy sports in Connecticut.
“We’re excited to work with FanDuel, one of the leading sports-tech entertainment companies in the U.S. to bring the brand’s innovative sports betting and iGaming solutions to Mohegan Sun Connecticut,” said Ray Pineault, President & CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Our partnership is a priority for Mohegan Digital, as we look to grow and enhance our casino, sportsbook and online operations in Connecticut – and beyond. We’re confident that FanDuel will deliver a best-in-class digital and in-person experience for our loyal guests.”
A temporary retail Mohegan Sun / FanDuel Sportsbook will be located inside Mohegan Sun and will feature four live betting windows and sixteen self-service betting terminals. The companies anticipate opening the permanent Sportsbook location this winter, subject to securing regulatory approvals. Sports bettors and customers visiting Mohegan Sun will be able to enjoy a FanDuel Sportsbook retail experience that fans in other states have grown to love, featuring an incredible game-day atmosphere with wagering options available across a variety of sporting events.
“Mohegan Sun is an iconic casino and entertainment destination in the Northeast, and we are excited to announce our first tribal gaming partnership with one of the leading tribal operators in the United States,” said Amy Howe, President of FanDuel Group. “We have some incredible plans for the retail space at Mohegan Sun, with the potential to be the largest FanDuel sportsbook in the United States. When we combine the retail sports betting experience with the opportunity for online sports betting and iGaming, Connecticut is going to be a key state for us as we look towards the start of football season.”
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, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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Jul 6, 2021 | General News
Three Connecticut Sun players were named to the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021
roster on Wednesday afternoon. Brionna Jones, Jonquel Jones and DeWanna Bonner will head to Las Vegas, NV on July 14 to compete in the 17th WNBA All-Star game. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7pm EST.
Brionna Jones, who received the first All-Star selection of her career, is averaging a career-best 14.4 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game in a career-high 31.1 minutes of action per game. Drafted eighth overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft, Jones has solidified herself as one of the top frontcourt players in the league. In 2020, the 6-3 forward saw her first career start and has been in the starting line-up for every contest she has seen action in since.
Jonquel Jones, is due to make the third All-Star appearance (2017, 2019) of her career in 2021. The 6-6 forward is currently leading the Sun in points per game (21.7) and rebounds per game (10.9). Averaging a career-high in points and a second-best in rebounds, Jones sits third in the WNBA for points per game and first in rebounds per game. In 2017 and 2019, when Jones was also selected as an All-Star, she led the league in rebounding both years.
Bonner, a 12-year WNBA veteran, will also be representing the Sun in this year’s All-Star Game. The 6-4 forward is currently second on the team in points and rebounds per game. Averaging 16.1 points and 7.4 rebounds. Bonner will appear in her fourth All-Star game.
Those selected as all-stars will compete against the USA Basketball Women’s National Team ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Team WNBA will be coached by Co-Head Coaches, Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson.
For more information on AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021, head to wnba.com/allstar. Below are the rosters for Team WNBA and the USA Basketball Women’s National Team.
TEAM WNBA
(Co-Head Coaches, WNBA Legends Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson)
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
POSITION |
HT |
BIRTHDATE |
COLLEGE/COUNTRY |
YRS. |
ASG |
| DeWanna Bonner |
Connecticut |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
8/21/87 |
Auburn |
11 |
4 |
| Liz Cambage |
Las Vegas |
Frontcourt |
6-8 |
8/18/91 |
Australia |
4 |
4 |
| Kahleah Copper^ |
Chicago |
Backcourt |
6-1 |
8/28/94 |
Rutgers |
5 |
1 |
| Dearica Hamby^ |
Las Vegas |
Frontcourt |
6-3 |
11/6/93 |
Wake Forest |
6 |
1 |
| Brionna Jones^ |
Connecticut |
Frontcourt |
6-3 |
12/18/95 |
Maryland |
4 |
1 |
| Jonquel Jones |
Connecticut |
Frontcourt |
6-6 |
1/5/94 |
George Washington |
4 |
3 |
| Betnijah Laney^ |
New York |
Backcourt |
6-0 |
10/29/93 |
Rutgers |
5 |
1 |
| Arike Ogunbowale^ |
Dallas |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
3/2/97 |
Notre Dame |
2 |
1 |
| Candace Parker |
Chicago |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
4/19/86 |
Tennessee |
13 |
6 |
| Satou Sabally^ |
Dallas |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
4/25/98 |
Oregon/Germany |
1 |
1 |
| Courtney Vandersloot |
Chicago |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
2/8/89 |
Gonzaga |
10 |
3 |
| Courtney Williams^ |
Atlanta |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
5/11/94 |
South Florida |
5 |
1 |
USA WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
(Head Coach Dawn Staley)
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
POSITION |
HT. |
BIRTHDATE |
COLLEGE |
YRS. |
ASG |
| Ariel Atkins^ |
Washington |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
7/30/96 |
Texas |
3 |
1 |
| Sue Bird |
Seattle |
Backcourt |
5-9 |
10/16/80 |
Connecticut |
17 |
12 |
| Tina Charles |
Washington |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
12/5/88 |
Connecticut |
10 |
8 |
| Napheesa Collier |
Minnesota |
Frontcourt |
6-1 |
9/23/96 |
Connecticut |
2 |
2 |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith |
Phoenix |
Backcourt |
5-9 |
8/2/90 |
Notre Dame |
7 |
5 |
| Sylvia Fowles |
Minnesota |
Frontcourt |
6-6 |
10/6/85 |
LSU |
13 |
7 |
| Chelsea Gray |
Las Vegas |
Backcourt |
5-11 |
10/8/92 |
Duke |
6 |
4 |
| Brittney Griner |
Phoenix |
Frontcourt |
6-9 |
10/18/90 |
Baylor |
8 |
7 |
| Jewell Loyd |
Seattle |
Guard |
5-10 |
10/5/93 |
Notre Dame |
6 |
3 |
| Breanna Stewart |
Seattle |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
8/27/94 |
Connecticut |
4 |
3 |
| Diana Taurasi |
Phoenix |
Backcourt |
6-0 |
6/11/82 |
Connecticut |
16 |
10 |
| A’ja Wilson |
Las Vegas |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
8/8/96 |
South Carolina |
3 |
3 |
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection
YRS denotes number of seasons completed entering 2021
ASG denotes number of All-Star selections including 2021
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