WHAT: Mohegan Sun is hosting a free event for Huskies fans of all ages, complete with activities, meet & greets and more. WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, October 13th | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Earth Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun is ready to kick off college basketball season in style with UConn Fan-Fest, presented by Basketball Hall of Fame. From 3:00pm – 5:00pm, guests can visit the Earth Ballroom to play fun games and take part in hands-on activities, while snacking on free popcorn and listening to high-energy music by DJ Meechie. UConn fans can get up close with their favorite players from the 2024 Men’s Basketball team with a meet & greet and photo opportunity, plus have the chance to see the NCAA National Championship Trophy in person! Official Huskies merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to all ages.
For more information about Basketball Hall of Fame activities at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Fans can enjoy food and drink specials, a live DJ, an appearance by Blaze & the Connecticut Sun Dance Team and a viewing of Game 2 vs. Indiana on Wednesday, September 25th
WHAT: Calling all Sun fans! Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is celebrating Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Playoffs with a special Tailgate Party before Game 2 vs. Indiana at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, September 25th.
WHEN/WHERE: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
Wednesday, September 25th
4:00pm – 7:00pm (Tipoff: 7:30pm)
IN DETAIL: Connecticut Sun is hoping to lock in their semi-final WNBA Playoff spot on Wednesday, September 25th, and Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is wishing them good luck with a Tailgate Party to remember. From 4:00pm – 7:00pm, guests can indulge in mouthwatering half-priced appetizers and quench their thirst with drink specials like 50% off All in Orange Whip, $25 buckets of Anheuser-Busch beer, and the Connecticut SUNrise, the official cocktail of the Tailgate Party. DJ Kotic will hype up the crowd, and Blaze & the Connecticut Sun Dance Team will participate in an exclusive meet & greet! To wrap the Tailgate Party, fans are encouraged to join a lively parade from Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to Mohegan Sun Arena to commemorate the kickoff of Game 2 vs. Indiana.
Fans who want to catch all the playoff action but don’t have a ticket to the game can stick around at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for a premium viewing of Game 2 with sound on the largest video wall in the Northeast. All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. For more information about all things Connecticut Sun, visit mohegansun.com/connecticut-sun.html.
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.
A weekly live sports betting podcast hosted by Mike “Mut” Mutnansky and Eytan Shander, featuring Mohegan Sun FanDuel GM Brad Bryant, debuted this past Thursday night. The exciting new podcast will be recorded live every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. through Nov. 7 inside the Sportsbook.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Sept. 6, 2024) – Mohegan Sun, in partnership with FanDuel, launched its all-new sports betting podcast, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun. The first episode aired live from Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Thursday, Sept. 5, coinciding with the 2024/2025 pro football season kickoff. Hosted by Mike “Mut” Mutnansky and Eytan Shander, the podcast will air every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. through Nov. 7. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook’s General Manager, Brad Bryant, will be featured on the podcast weekly, adding further game analysis, expert picks and general sports talk in addition to detailing special events coming up in the Sportsbook!
Fans who missed the live premiere can catch the episode on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music, or watch the live-streamed sessions on YouTube. Each episode will also be available for replay on mohegansun.com/sportsbooklive. Reservations can be made through UrVenue for those interested in experiencing the live recording in person.
The 11,000-square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in the winter of 2022 and has always been a hub of sports excitement. Brad Bryant became a regular on Mut Mutnansky’s weekly Boston sports radio show, providing picks, banter and betting advice on the weekend’s biggest games across college and pro football. Reunited with Mut and joined by Philadelphia sports media veteran Eytan Shander, Bryant continues to deliver in-depth analysis and predictions for the weekend’s biggest games across college and pro football.
On this premier episode aired on Thursday evening, the trio of Mutnansky, Shander and Bryant discussed the big games taking place across the football weekend into the Monday night pro-football game. Analysis included Bryant being a fan of the big underdog, Northern Illinois, against Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon, Shander feeling good about Cincinnati winning big against New England on Sunday, and Mutnansky predicting a low scoring affair in the Carolina at New Orleans game on Sunday as well. For more, listen HERE.
“It was a thrill to join Mut and Eytan for the premiere of this all-new weekly sports podcast live from Mohegan Sun,” said Brad Bryant, General Manager of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “Each week, we will continue to deliver real-time analysis, make predictions, and showcase the incredible game-day experience at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. I’m excited to continue bringing fans this exciting content every week.”
Produced in partnership with OddsShopper, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun will also cover the MLB playoff stretch, the NBA and other major sports. With a 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. live schedule through Nov. 7, the live podcast leads into the big pro football games each Thursday night, viewable on the largest continuous video wall on the East Coast inside the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The sportsbook also features 225+ seats, a mezzanine level with a private bar, a Race Book, 33 betting kiosks available 24/7, six cashier windows, a winning dining menu and much more.
*Guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY: New England Sports personality Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has been a staple in the Boston sports radio and podcast scene for more than 15 years. Mut is also an avid handicapper and horse racing fan who has hosted various events at Mohegan Sun. Mutnansky writes about sports, sports betting, Saratoga and sports media through his MutStack blog, available at Mutstack.com. Mutnansky is a graduate of UConn and also hosts the MutStack Podcast.
ABOUT BRAD BRYANT: Originally from Texas, Brad Bryant is a veteran in Sportsbook management. His career began at Boulder & Sunset Station in Las Vegas followed by becoming Director of Race, Sports & Poker at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Bryant would move on to the role of Director of Operations for Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots in Louisiana prior to joining Mohegan Sun. Known in Las Vegas as “Bomber Brad” for his longshot horse picks on the radio show “Raceday Las Vegas,” Bryant has been with Mohegan Sun since 2021, leading Sportsbook & Race Book operations.
ABOUT EYTAN SHANDER: Eytan Shander is a well-known sports radio and TV personality based out of Philadelphia. He writes a weekly sports column on PhillyVoice.com in addition to providing insights on the Post Flight podcast hosted on Philly Voice. Shander’s content can also be found on oddsshopper.com, where he provides sports betting and fantasy sports predictions and analysis. Follow Shander on X at @shandershow!
To learn more about Mohegan’s online casino and sports betting offerings, visit CT.mohegansuncasino.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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Games to be played at Mohegan Sun Arena; Media Credentials for all Events are now Open
UNCASVILLE, CT(September 5, 2024) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that tickets for all regular-season college basketball events at Mohegan Sun will go on sale starting Friday, September 6. Tickets for the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition) will go on sale starting Friday, September 13.
The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena will host 20 college basketball games this upcoming season, making Mohegan Sun the place to be for basketball fans this winter.
“Mohegan Sun will be an exciting home for hoops during the fall and winter, as we’re set to host both the UConn Men & Women, Providence, UMass, and so many other great college programs,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame has been remarkable, and we can’t wait to showcase this powerhouse lineup of basketball inside Mohegan Sun Arena, beginning October 14!”
Fans can secure their seats for all regular-season games at Mohegan Sun Arena via Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Arena box office starting Saturday, September 7. Tickets for the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition) will go on sale via Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Arena box office starting Saturday, September 14.
Media interested in covering any college event can apply through hoophall.com/media.
Game times and television broadcast details will be released at a later date.
For more information, please visit hoophall.com or follow @hoophallu on all social platforms.
2024 COLLEGE EVENT SCHEDULE
Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition)
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Monday, October 14
UConn vs. Rhode Island
Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Friday, November 22
Florida State vs. Temple
Saturday, November 23
Vermont vs. Delaware
Yale vs. Fairfield
Temple vs. UMass
Sunday, November 24
Vermont vs. Fairfield
UMass vs. Florida State
Yale vs. Delaware
Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Saturday, December 14
Providence vs. St. Bonaventure
Fordham vs. Bryant
Invesco QQQ Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Tuesday, December 17
LSU vs. Seton Hall
UConn vs. Iowa State
Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
Bracket #1
Thursday, December 19
Benedict College vs. Lincoln, PA
Winston-Salem State vs. Kentucky State
Friday, December 20
Consolation
Championship
Bracket #2
Thursday, December 19
Norfolk State vs. Alabama State
Delaware State vs. Grambling
Friday, December 20
Norfolk State vs. Grambling
Delaware State vs. Alabama State
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
ABOUT NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 450 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophallU, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
A weekly live sports betting podcast will take place every Thursday at 6:00pm featuring Mike “Mut” Mutnansky, Eytan Shander and Mohegan Sun FanDuel’s Sportsbook GM, Brad Bryant
Launching Thursday, September 5th just as the 2024/2025 pro-football season kicks off, is an all-new sports betting podcast recorded live in Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Mike Mutnansky and co-host Eytan Shander will broadcast Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun every Thursday through November 7th, followed by distribution on all major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music and more. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook’s General Manager, Brad Bryant, will be featured on the podcast weekly, adding further game analysis, expert picks, and general sports talk in addition to detailing special events coming up in the Sportsbook! Each weekly episode will be available through mohegansun.com/sportsbooklive and episodes will also be live-streamed on YouTube.
After the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in the winter of 2022, Brad Bryant became a regular on Mut Mutnansky’s weekly Boston-sports radio show, providing picks, banter and betting advice on the weekend’s biggest games across College and Pro Football. The two sports betting experts will be reunited, alongside Mut’s co-host and Philly sports media veteran, Eytan Shander when Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun debuts at 6:00pm on September 5th. Fans interested in viewing the live show can make reservations through UrVenue.
“It’s going to be a thrill to join Mut & Eytan for this all-new weekly sports podcast live from Mohegan Sun,” said Brad Bryant, GM of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “We’ll talk real-time analysis, make predictions and showcase the incredible game-day experience at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. It’s going to be a ton of fun.”
Produced in partnership with OddsShopper, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun will also cover the MLB playoff stretch, the NBA and other major sports. With a 6:00pm – 7:00pm live schedule from September 5th through November 7th, the live podcast leads into the big pro-football games on Thursday night, viewable on the largest continuous video wall on the East Coast inside the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The sportsbook also features 225+ seats, a Mezzanine level with a private bar, a Race Book, 33 betting kiosks available 24/7, six cashier windows, a winning dining menu and much more.
*Guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY: New England Sports personality Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has been a staple in the Boston sports radio and podcast scene for more than 20 years. Mut is also an avid handicapper and horse racing fan who has hosted various events at Mohegan Sun. Mutnansky writes about sports, sports betting, Saratoga and sports media through his MutStack blog, available at Mutstack.com. Mutnansky is a graduate of UConn and also hosts the MutStack Podcast.
ABOUT BRAD BRYANT: Originally from Texas, Brad Bryant is a veteran in Sportsbook management. His career began at Boulder & Sunset Station in Las Vegas followed by becoming Director of Race, Sports & Poker at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Bryant would move on to the role of Director of Operations for Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots in Louisiana prior to joining Mohegan Sun. Known in Las Vegas as “Bomber Brad” for his longshot horse picks on the radio show “Raceday Las Vegas,” Bryant has been with Mohegan Sun since 2021, leading Sportsbook & Race Book operations.
ABOUT EYTAN SHANDER: Eytan Shander is a well-known sports radio and TV personality based out of Philadelphia. He writes a weekly sports column on PhillyVoice.com in addition to providing insights on the Post Flight podcast hosted on Philly Voice. Shander’s content can also be found on oddsshopper.com, where he provides sports betting and fantasy sports predictions and analysis. Follow Shander on X at @shandershow!
And to learn more on Mohegan’s online casino and sports betting offerings, visit: CT.mohegansuncasino.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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Packages available from August 1st through September 5th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 11, 2024) – Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is set to offer an opportunity for guests to bring their fantasy football drafts to new heights with the Next-Level Draft Party. From Thursday, August 1st through Thursday, September 5th, guests can choose from three exclusive packages that will be sure to provide an unforgettable draft night inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Packages are available in three tiers that offer guests varying items, including mouthwatering bites, food and beverage credit on their next reservation, a draft board, Free Slot Play and much more.
The Weekday Package is available from Monday through Thursday and includes seating for up to 12 guests in the MVP Sofa Seating area, a spread of wings, sliders and loaded tots, one bucket of beer for the group (Anheuser-Busch Products), a draft board, a swag bag including a t-shirt for each guest, a $150 food and beverage credit for a future reservation and $50 in Free Slot Play for the league commissioner.
The Weekend Package is available from Friday through Sunday and includes seating for up to 12 guests in the MVP Sofa Seating area, a spread of wings, tenders, sliders, loaded tots and a big pretzel, two buckets of beer for the group (Anheuser-Busch Products), a draft board, a swag bag including a t-shirt for each guest, a $250 food and beverage credit for a future reservation and $100 in Free Slot Play for the league commissioner.
The Diamond Package is available every day of the week and includes seating for up to 25 guests in the Private Mezzanine, a personal bartender, private betting kiosks, a two-hour buffet, 40 drink tickets (redeemable for beer, wine and house spirits), a draft board, a premium swag bag including a t-shirt for each guest, a $500 food and beverage credit for a future reservation OR a free mezzanine rental for a Monday or Thursday night football game, $100 in Free Slot Play for the league commissioner and $50 in Free Slot Play for all other guests in the group.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. To book a Next-Level Draft Party reservation, guests can 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
