Nov 2, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Sports, Sports Betting
New England cheerleaders also set to return for a special appearance on Sunday, November 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 2, 2023) – Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, the premier destination for all the excitement and thrills guests can handle, is set to host a special Tailgate Party-Rocking Extravaganza featuring a meet and greet with retired New York professional baseball star Dwight “Doc” Gooden on Thursday, November 9th. Additionally, the New England cheerleaders are set to make appearances at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and Bow & Arrow Sports Bar on Sunday, November 26th.
Starting at 7:00pm, the 11,000 square-foot space will turn into the ultimate tailgate party, where guests can vibe to DJ Razor, indulge in delicious game day bites and enjoy ice-cold drinks all while watching the Thursday night professional football game on the 140-foot wide high-def video wall. Additionally, guests can get the coveted autograph of former New York professional baseball pitcher, Dwight “Doc” Gooden, during a meet and greet session! There is no cover for this event, however guests who book a table through UrVenue will be eligible for exclusive giveaways throughout the night including the chance to win an autographed Doc Gooden jersey. With just over 2,800 innings pitched during his 16-year professional baseball career, Doc Gooden recorded 194 wins and 2,293 strikeouts. All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
Additionally, professional football fans can head down to Mohegan Sun on Sunday, November 26th to enjoy the New England vs New York game while being in the presence of official cheerleaders from New England’s professional football team! From 12:30pm – 1:30pm at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and 1:30pm – 2:30pm at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, the New England cheerleaders will be in attendance for a special, free meet and greet. At Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, guests can enjoy $4 domestic drafts served all day and mouthwatering game day staples such as their freshly ground pub burger, nachos, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and more.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Sep 1, 2023 | Food & Beverage, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Meet and greet with Patriots Cheerleaders, giveaways, game-day grub and much more
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 1, 2023) – The professional football season is right around the corner, and guests are invited to get ready to score big on Thursday, September 7th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Season Kick-Off Tailgate Party hosted right in the heart of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Guests can catch all of the live action on Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook’s 140-foot video wall, the largest in the Northeast, while enjoying the ultimate tailgating atmosphere. The Season Kick-Off Tailgate Party will feature game-day grub, ice-cold beverages, live music by DJ Flip, high-energy camaraderie with fellow fans and a special meet and greet with the Patriots Cheerleaders!
Table reservations are recommended and can be booked at mohegansun.com/sportsbook. Guests who book table reservations for seating at the Season Kick-Off Tailgate Party are eligible for giveaways throughout the night. The Grand Prize drawing will occur during halftime and includes four tickets to see the Red Sox play at Fenway Park on September 26th, courtesy of Bud Light! Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook also invites guests to indulge in a refreshed menu, featuring all the classic, mouthwatering dishes that pair perfectly with selections from their full bar. New items featured on the refreshed menu include a pulled pork sandwich served with tater tots and a shrimp po boy served with french fries. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will also feature a burger and hot dog of the month on their refreshed menu. Guests must be present at the time of the drawings to be eligible for all giveaways, and all guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Aug 24, 2023 | Food & Beverage, General News, Sports, Sports Betting
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen
WHAT: Guests are invited to be transported to the heart of Dublin to kick off the 2023 College Football Season at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook! This special viewing includes food & drink specials and giveaways, all while watching the 2023 season get underway. Past and present military personnel will receive a special 25% discount inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the duration of the game. As the official sponsor of this exciting watch party, the award-winning Teeling Whiskey will be available for guests to enjoy.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, August 26th
Kickoff: 2:30pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: The long-awaited 2023 College Football Season is set to kick off Week 0, and guests are invited to experience all the action inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. On Saturday, August 26th, No. 13 Notre Dame will face off against Navy in Dublin, Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The heavy betting favorite, Fighting Irish, have gone 79-13-1 all-time against rival, Navy, and will now be led by newly transferred quarterback Sam Hartman. The Midshipmen are looking for their first winning season since going 11-2 in 2019.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is set to turn into the ultimate Teeling Collegiate Football Classic Watch Party, where guests will be able to bet on the game and also enjoy food & drink specials and giveaways. Throughout the duration of the Teeling Collegiate Football Classic Watch Party on Saturday, August 26th, past and present military personnel will receive a special 25% discount inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. As a thank you to the troops, both past and present, Mohegan Sun also regularly offers military discounts to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and military dependents at more than 40 shops and dining locations across property. Guests must present a valid Military ID. A full list of the discount program can be found on the Mohegan Sun website.
Located in Casino of the Earth, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook stretches 11,000 square-feet and is home to the largest video wall (140-feet wide) in the Northeast, 220+ luxury seats, a full dining menu and 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks. All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. For more information and to make seating reservations, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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 6, 2023 | Community Relations, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
WHAT: Guests are invited to saddle up and prepare for Mohegan Sun’s first-ever Race Players Appreciation Day on Sunday, July 16th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, July 16th
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: Mike “Mut” Mutnansky will be emceeing this day of thrilling races, heartfelt gratitude, and unforgettable moments as Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook celebrates the true heroes of horse racing—the players! Guests are invited to this FREE event and can delight in food specials, free drinks and wagering voucher giveaways. Horse racing fanatics can take advantage of a complimentary book signing with Richard Eng, the author of Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies, with books available for signing. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and greet with professional jockey, Chantal Sutherland. On this special occasion, the red carpet will be rolled out to honor the passion, skill, and dedication of all horse racing enthusiasts!
All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Food & Beverage minimums may apply. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Apr 14, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Horse racing, hat contest, free bets, and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 14, 2023) – Race down to the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Saturday, May 6th for a day filled with free bets, great food, and more! The Derby Day celebration gets started at 10:00am. New York Racing Association’s very own Anthony “The Big A” Stabile and Mike “Mut” Mutnansky are guest handicappers for Derby Day. These handicappers will have those at the sportsbook jockeying for a seat!
All table reservations will include a Honey Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Slider meal with Southwest Coleslaw and a side of Jalapeño Mac & Cheese, a commemorative Derby Day T-Shirt, a commemorative glass, and entry into free bet drawings. Guests can win their share of $10,000 in free bets! At 5:00pm, five random names will be drawn. Each of the five lucky guests that are chosen will receive $2,000 in free bets to be placed on the Derby. Additionally, guests who wager $50 on the Derby will receive a free gift! Guests can book reservations at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
It’s also time for guests to break out their best Derby hat for a day at the races! Compete in a Derby hat contest for bragging rights and free food! First place will receive $100 in Sportsbook F&B credit, second place will receive $50 in Sportsbook F&B credit, and third place will receive $25 in Sportsbook F&B credit.
Don’t let the Triple Crown excitement end there. Look forward to more live horse racing experiences at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook with upcoming events like Preakness Stakes on May 20th, Belmont Stakes on June 10th, and the Breeders’ Cup on November 3rd & 4th.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a robust food & beverage menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows. To learn more about all the action at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
Mohegan Sun is proud to sponsor the Dinner & Derby event that is being held on Wednesday, May 3rd at King Umberto restaurant in Elmont, NY. There will be a silent auction at this event with all proceeds going to the Belmont Child Care Association. Some notable silent auction items include an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun along with a $50 Mohegan Sun gift card and two tickets to the 2023 Belmont Stakes.
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY AND ANTHONY “THE BIG A” STABILE:
Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has spent almost 20 years in Boston sports radio. A native of Pepperell, MA, Mut fell in love with horse racing in the Mohegan Sun Race Book and Saratoga Springs, NY. He has been hosting racing events for Mohegan Sun for over 10 years – and even occasionally has a winner! When he is not talking about Boston sports on the radio or coaching his boys’ flag football teams – he’s playing the horses at NYRA tracks. He writes and talks about sports and racing at MutStack.com.
Anthony “The Big A” Stabile has worked in horse racing his entire life. He got his start as a groom, hot walker and jockey’s agent before a five-year stint at the New York Post as a writer, handicapper and host of Thoroughbred Central on the NYCOTB TV Network. Stabile joined the NYRA TV team in July 2016 and can be seen regularly on Talking Horses and America’s Day at the Races. He began calling races in December 2018 at Aqueduct. He also covers the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup for VegasInsider.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Mar 30, 2023 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
The former all-time great for the Huskies will meet & greet with fans on the same night his alma mater takes on Miami for a bid into the Championship game; ESPN’s Gordon Damer is also live inside the Sportsbook from 3:00pm-6:00pm
WHAT: MoheganSunCasino.com, which is Mohegan’s iGaming
platform equipped with hundreds of online casino games, is set to host a special event this Saturday, featuring former Huskies basketball star Charlie Villanueva. Villanueva, an all-time great for UConn who went on to play 11 seasons in the pros, will join fans inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for a special meet & greet. The event is scheduled for 5:15pm and this appearance was made possible through Mohegan’s partnership with FanDuel! In addition to Villanueva’s M&G, ESPN’s Gordon Damer will also be broadcasting live from the Sportsbook from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
WHERE/WHEN: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook | Saturday, April 1st from 3-6pm followed by a night of exciting semi-final college basketball | Charlie Villanueva M&G: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
IN DETAIL: In addition to the live broadcast and meet & greet with Charlie Villanueva this Saturday, the beer special at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be Two Conn Easy Ale by Two Roads Brewing. Reservations (subject to availability) for the afternoon and evening can also be made at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
(9) FAU vs. (5) San Diego State tips-off at 6:09pm and (4) UConn vs. (5) Miami will tip-off at 8:49pm. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is also home to a full dining menu and drink menu featuring popular offerings like the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the Jesus Shuttlesworth mixed drink (Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer).
ABOUT CHARLIE VILLANUEVA: Charlie Villanueva was a major part of the UConn men’s 2nd national title in 2004, a year in which he also led the team in scoring and averaged 8+ rebounds per game. UConn voted Villanueva team MVP in 2004 as well, and the star Power Forward was also second-team All-Big East that year. Drafted by the Toronto Raptors ahead of the 2005-06 season, Villanueva would go on to have a long career in the pros after being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. His best year in the NBA was the 2008-09 season where he averaged 16.2 points to go along with nearly 7 rebounds per game.
ABOUT MOHEGAN: Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. The platform offers hundreds of online casino games and industry leading promotions. To download the real-money casino app, visit www.ct.mohegansuncasino.com, iOS or Google Play. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit mohegangaming.com.
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