Mar 26, 2013 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Two of the top gaming industry leaders in the world attempt to break GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® titles on April 27th at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun includes three casinos and nearly 6,000 slot machines.
Mohegan Sun and Bally Technologies, Inc. are making history as they attempt to break not one, but two world records on Saturday, April 27th. The two gaming giants will attempt to break the records for the Largest Slot Machine Tournament and Most Slot Machines Running The Same Game Simultaneously.
The tournaments, which will be held in two sessions that morning, will be throughout Mohegan Sun’s three casinos: Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind. Prizes will be awarded for the top 200 winners with $100,000 up for grabs in cash and Free Slot Play. The first place winner walks away with $50,000 cash! Guests can register that morning beginning at 7:00am in the Wolf Den. All participants will receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play; must be a Player’s Club member to participate.
Representatives from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will be on-site to validate the records. Over 5,000 people are estimated to participate in the event.
Breaking ground and records is not new to Mohegan Sun, who currently holds the record for the World’s Largest Wedding Cake set back in February 2004 with a cake measuring 17 feet tall and weighing 15,032 pounds.
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, find us on Pinterest and view us on Youtube.
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, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Mar 21, 2013 | General News, Special Events, Sports
Meet these baseball legends as part of a special Signings & Sightings event
WHAT: Jim Rice and Bucky Dent, major league baseball legends, will be meeting fans and signing autographs at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, April 4th as part of a special Signings & Sightings event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 4th
7:30pm – Free Public Signing
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar
IN DETAIL: Batter up! Meet two of major league baseball’s heavy hitters on Thursday, April 4th when Jim Rice and Bucky Dent visit Mohegan Sun for a Signings & Sightings event inside Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Jim & Bucky will be meeting fans and signing autographs for this free event that’s sure to be a “home run!”
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, signing items will be limited to headshots given out at event as well as two pieces of memorabilia per celebrity.
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, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Mar 18, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
America’s Got Talent finalist Drew Thomas brings his electrifying show to Mohegan Sun on July 10th
The unique and incredible talent, Drew Thomas, is slated for a Wednesday, July 10th show at The Theater at Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 23rd through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, March 24th subject to availability. More details are available at mohegansun.com/entertainment as well.
Drew Thomas is the Magic Architect – he designs, illustrates, engineers and builds the impossible. He is both the producer and star of the Drew Thomas Magic brand of full-throttle performances, bringing his unmistakable signature to illusions and creating a blueprint for entertainment that cannot be replicated. With a full arsenal of industrial machinery and power tools, his high-energy stage pulverizes traditional notions of what audiences expect out of a “magic show.” In Drew Thomas’s hands, and with the skilled assistance of some sexy Angels, everyday objects become magical and wreak havoc on audiences’ sense of what’s real.
Drew was propelled to stardom when America voted him into the finals of America’s Got Talent, where over 100 million viewers worldwide experienced the humor, emotion, and adrenaline rush of Drew Thomas Magic. The power and originality of his productions have been honed through more than 6000 live performances—upwards of 500 performances a year as show creator and illusionist.
The Theater at Mohegan Sun Arena, located inside the award-winning Arena, will offer guests the opportunity to see some of their favorite artists in a more intimate, unique theatre-like setup. With seating up to 4,500, The Theater at Mohegan Sun Arena is another complement to the existing entertainment venues including The Wolf Den, The Cabaret Theatre and Mohegan Sun Arena.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 1, 2013 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Swin Cash, UConn alumna, WNBA player and author, will be featured in a Winning Authors event on March 9th at Mohegan Sun with her brand-new book, Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold.
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, March 9th
3:00pm – Live Discussion with Swin in The Cabaret Theatre
3:30pm – Book Signing in The Shops concourse
IN DETAIL: She was part of the team that led Geno’s UConn Huskies to two NCAA championships before going on to become a two-time Olympic gold medalist and on March 9th, Swin Cash is visiting Mohegan Sun with her new book, Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold, for a very special Winning Authors event.
The free event will kick off in The Cabaret Theatre at 3:00pm with a live discussion followed by a signing event at 3:30pm in The Shops concourse. Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold will be released on March 6th and available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse. Cash is part of a list of outstanding authors that have participated in Winning Authors including Jerry West, Nora Roberts, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Marcia Clark and Robin Cook.
Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to time restrictions, Swin will only be signing copies of Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold. The book will be available for purchase on the day of the event at Spin Street and at the signing location.
ABOUT SWIN CASH: Born in Pennsylvania, Swin Cash quickly became one of UConn Women’s Basketball’s “golden girls” after helping to lead them to 2 NCAA championships, one of which was an undefeated, 39-0 season. After graduating in 2002 as an All-American, Swin was selected 2nd overall in the 2002 WNBA draft by the Detroit Shock. While in Detroit, she helped lead the Shock to 2 WNBA championships including the organization’s first ever championship title. Swin then went on to play for the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky, where she plays today. In 2004 & 2012, she was part of the United States Women’s Olympic Basketball teams to win gold medals.
Swin has a heavy hand in charity work through the WNBA and as the founder of her own organization, Cash for Kids, which helps to motivate, educate and elevate kids. Swin is set to release her first book titled Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold, which comes out March 6th and is about her journey through her professional and personal life and the lessons she has learned along the way.
More information on Swin Cash is available at: www.swincash.com. Connect with Swin on Twitter @SwinCash or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/swincash.
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, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Feb 25, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Mötley Crüe Heads To Mohegan Sun Arena on May 18th
Legendary rockers, Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling band Mötley Crüe is set to bring “The Monster Tour” to Mohegan Sun Arena on May 18th. The show will kick off of at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $79.00 & $59.00 and go on sale Friday, March 1st through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 2nd subject to availability. More details are available at mohegansun.com/entertainment as well.
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the quartet—Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitars), Nikki Sixx (bass) and Tommy Lee (drums)—has commandeered the Rock pantheon for over 30 years. In that time, they have accumulated worldwide album sales exceeding 80 million, seven platinum or multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, six Top 20 pop singles, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, three Grammy nominations for “Best Hard Rock Performance” and countless sold-out tours across the globe, playing to millions of fans. The first Rock band in history to have completed an epic sold-out Las Vegas residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Mötley Crüe is best known for continuing to reinvent not only their live show (with mind blowing elements such as Tommy Lee’s 360° drum roller coaster) and music (brand new song “Sex” released in summer 2012), but remain on the forefront of entertainment via cutting edge social media interaction. The band was featured in the award-winning Super Bowl commercial for the KIA Optima and Mötley Crüe’s New York Times bestselling memoir, The Dirt is currently being adapted into a major motion picture.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Feb 25, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Performance to take place on Saturday, July 13th at 8:00pm
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 25, 2013) – In November of 2012, Jeff Dunham kicked off his all new “Disorderly Conduct” worldwide tour and on July 13th he returns to Mohegan Sun Arena. The tour offers his global fan base a brand-new show packed with more laughs than ever before. Dunham’s famed troupe of sidekicks are back: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border José Jalapeño, and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself.
Tickets are $60.00 and $50.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 2nd through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, March 3rd subject to availability. More details are available at mohegansun.com/entertainment as well.
Dunham and his comedic sidekicks new Comedy Central one hour special entitled Minding the Monsters, aired on October 7th with a DVD released shortly after. The new show is the fifth in a string of record breaking specials. Minding the Monsters takes its audience into the ultimate haunted house where you can see Walter transform into something grumpier than he already is, watch Bubba J rise from the dead, meet Peanut’s alter ego, The Purple Avenger of the Night, and his spicy sidekick, and witness Achmed literally dressed to kill in an outfit that would terrify the most terrifying terrorist!
The phenomenal international success of Dunham and his cohorts have been driven by his Comedy Central specials, which set global records for both ratings and sales. Dunham’s 4th Comedy Central TV special Controlled Chaos, premiered to a staggering 8.3 million viewers overall making it the most viewed cable show that night. The global TV event enjoyed a never-before simultaneous same day worldwide debut in a dozen countries. Dunham continued to break ratings records at the end of 2011, when The Bio Channel’s premiere of Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy became the network’s top rated telecast ever.
No wonder The New York Times Magazine declared Jeff Dunham “the most successful comedian working in America.” Dunham was recently named Pollstar’s #1 Comedy Tour in North America for three years running as well as their Top Worldwide Tour for the third year in a row. In addition, Dunham’s undeniable talent placed him on Forbes magazine’s Celebrity 100 roster of most powerful entertainers for the past four years. .
Dunham’s autobiography “All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, And Me” debuted in late 2010 and instantly climbed the New York Times best sellers list and achieved a Five-Star Reader Rating on Amazon. The book candidly recounts Dunham’s amazing rise to international fame beginning with his first public performances for a mere $5.00 a show as a fourth-grader in his Dallas, TX hometown, followed by years of intensive touring on the comedy club circuit from his college years into adulthood to becoming an international comedy phenomenon.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
