Jun 1, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Sports
Enjoy the big race inside the Uncas Ballroom on June 9th with top notch food, drinks and special guests
Saturday, June 9th will mark the third and final leg of horse racing’s Big 3 with the 2012 Belmont Stakes and once again, Mohegan Sun will be calling on fans to enjoy the action in the Uncas Ballroom. With the added excitement of a Triple Crown threat in this year’s race, Mohegan Sun’s Belmont Stakes Party will begin at 11:00am. Special guest handicappers Richard Eng and Tom Quigley will also be in attendance.
When doors open, guests can enjoy unique drink specials and get their wagers in. Any guest who makes a $25.00 wager will receive an official Belmont Stakes souvenir and guests who make a $50.00 scores a free pass to the buffet. Advance wagering in the Race Book is also available on Friday, June 8th. Race fans will receive an official Belmont Stakes souvenir gift with any $25.00 advance wager.
The Uncas Ballroom will be equipped with 30 betting terminals and several large screens dedicated to the races. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is solely on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Guests looking to gain professional insight on the race can pick the brains of special guest handicappers Richard Eng and Tom Quigley. Eng is Turf Editor and Top Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Gaming Columnist for the Daily Racing Form and author of Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies. Joining him will be Tom Quigley, Publisher of
The HorsePlayer Magazine.
The last winner of the Triple Crown was in 1978 and on Saturday, June 9th, winner of both the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness Stakes, “I’ll Have Another,” will go for one of the most exciting feats in sports. A win would make “I’ll Have Another” only the 12th horse in history to sweep the Triple Crown.
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.
May 1, 2012 | General News, Sports, Travel & Leisure
Reopens with added yardage, numerous redesigned holes, all-new greens and a newly-hired Golf Professional
After taking the 2011 golf season off to make some course wide enhancements, Connecticut’s best kept
secret, Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug, is set to reopen this month. In addition to major modifications to the course, clubhouse and pro shop, Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug has recently named a new golf professional, Andrew Ouellet. The course will reopen for play beginning in mid-May, with a special private grand opening celebration set for Saturday, June 9th.
NEWLY-DESIGNED COURSE
As part of the extensive renovations, Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug has all new greens, redesigned bunkers and has added 125 yards of additional distance to the overall course. Some of the most noticeable changes include the complete rebuild of five of the holes, including the beautifully redesigned par-five on hole 6 that now stretches 495 yards from the black tees with an approach shot that carries over a cascading waterfall and side water hazard.
CLUBHOUSE REVAMPED
The playing field isn’t the only big change at Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug. The clubhouse also underwent renovations including remodeled banquet facilities, new carpet throughout, exterior redesign with Versetta Stone®, new windows, sliders, doors and new Granite-Top bars.
The clubhouse also isn’t just for golfers! Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug can host events of various sizes, up to 175 guests and specializes in weddings, retirement parties, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, bachelor parties, corporate events, group golf outings and more. To plan an event or for more information, please call 860.862.9261.
NEW GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Mohegan Sun recently announced Andrew L. Ouellet as the new Golf Professional at Pautipaug. A graduate of Methodist University with a B.S. in Business Administration and Financial Economics, Ouellet brings vast experience in golf management, teaching and mentoring, coordination of large tournaments, various golf operational concerns and plenty more. His previous work includes Assistant Golf Professional jobs at the likes of Lakewood Country Club in Colorado, Minocqua Country Club in Wisconsin, the Orchard’s Golf Club in South Hadley, MA and Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, MA. Ouellet is a member of the CT PGA Education Committee and was a finalist for the “2011 Connecticut Section Assistant Golf Professional of the Year” award.
FULL SERVICE PRO SHOP
Golfers can expect the best at Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug’s Pro Shop with apparel from brands like Fairway & Greene, Ashworth, Adidas, Donald Ross, Greg Norman, Antigua, Bermuda Sands, Ping, FootJoy and Nike. Golfers can also test out the latest technology in golfing equipment from elite lines like TaylorMade, Titleist, Nike, Callaway and Cleveland. Of course, golf instruction services are always available for guests looking to straighten out that slice with our Class A Golf Professional. The Golf shop also went through numerous renovations including new carpet, ceiling paint, lighting and a custom made counter and credenza.
ALL-NEW WEBSITE
The course is not the only thing getting made over. The official website of the course, mohegansun.com/golf, now features new hi-resolution images of the course, ease-of-use navigation and all the info needed on golf related items, as well as event offerings. And members will still be able to create and use their very own user account which will allow them to view club info and even reserve tee times online.
MEMBERSHIP
Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug offers two seasonal memberships starting with a single option for $3,500 and a family option for $5,000. Member benefits include use of the driving range, locker room, practice and bag storage facility, members-only tournaments and discounted rates on guests, in addition to one free guest per month.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN COUNTRY CLUB AT PAUTIPAUG
Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug is a private 18-hole championship golf course that has been recognized statewide for its impeccable greens and lavish fairways. Renowned Architect Geoffrey Cornish, who has designed more golf courses in New England than any other architect, designed the club. A renovation in 2002, by Architect Steven Kay, resulted in several new teeing areas and the most playable bunkers in southern New England. Further enhancements were made for the start of the 2012 season by Northeast Golf Company’s Robert McNeil, equipping the course with all-new greens, five rebuilt holes and 125 yards of extra distance. Visit us on facebook also at Facebook.com/mohegansuncountryclub
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.
Apr 17, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
Pitchers set to sign autographs and greet fans at 9:30pm on Friday, April 20th at the Spin Street Stage
WHAT: Mohegan Sun will be at a fever pitch when its Signings & Sightings presents Jon Lester and Felix Doubront for an exclusive appearance. See these baseball pitchers take the mound at Mohegan Sun to sign free autographs and talk with their legions of fans.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, only specified headshots will be signed. No sports memorabilia will be signed. Because of the popularity of this event, the signing will be bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed at 8:30pm on Friday, April 20th on a first-come, first-served basis at the signing stage in The Shops Concourse located in front of the Arena Box Office and must be worn in order to gain entrance into this autograph-only event.
WHEN: Friday, April 20th
9:30pm – 10:15pm
Spin Street Stage,
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT JON LESTER: Jon Lester is a hard throwing left handed pitcher who in his short career in the big leagues has already netted him a world championship and two All-Star selections. His overall ERA is 3.52 with his post season ERA checking in at a 2.57. He also has over 800 strikeouts in his 5 seasons in the Majors and was a 19 game winner in 2010.
ABOUT FELIX DOUBRONT: Felix Doubront is a young professional baseball pitcher who, in just the last couple of years, has gotten his shot to prove his talent at the highest level. The Venezuelan-born lefty had a 3.65 ERA with 533 strikeouts in the minors from 2005 – 2011. He started the 2012 season as the 4th man in the rotation on the big league club with hopes of making a big mark this season.
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.
Feb 16, 2012 | Community Relations, General News, Special Events, Sports
Tip-Off returns to Mohegan Sun Arena weekend of November 16th-18th
Springfield, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and brackets for the 2012 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament, sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will take place the weekend of November 16th-18th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut featuring eight schools in two four-team brackets. All teams will also compete in two campus round games.
Teams scheduled to participate in this year’s Tip-Off tournament are Loyola University Maryland (MAAC), Norfolk State University (MEAC), Ohio State University (Big Ten), Seton Hall University (Big East), University of Albany (America East), University of Missouri-Kansas City (Summit League), University of Rhode Island (Atlantic 10) 
and University of Washington (Pac-12).
“This year’s Tip-Off Tournament will once again showcase some of the best college basketball programs in the country,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are looking forward to welcoming each of these teams, as they compete at Mohegan Sun, one of the finest facilities in the country.”
The 2012 Tip-Off Tournament game schedule will be separated into two brackets. The Springfield bracket will include Albany, Loyola, UMKC and Norfolk State. The Naismith bracket will consist of Ohio State, Washington, Seton Hall, and Rhode Island. Game times and sessions for both rounds will be announced at a later date.
“On behalf of Mohegan Sun, we are excited to be able to once again host one of the most prestigious tournaments in college basketball,” said Jeffrey Hartmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun. “We appreciate the Hall of Fame’s passion for basketball, and we look forward to continuing our relationship and hosting another great event in November.”
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will serve as the host conference for the annual event. The MAAC will host the men’s and women’s basketball championships at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA this March and has developed a strong partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, including the opening of a MAAC exhibit in the Hall of Fame museum.
“The MAAC is excited to extend its support of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Tip-Off Tournament again in 2012,” said Rich Ensor, Commissioner of the MAAC. “The MAAC and the Hall of Fame continue to expand its relationship and we look forward to working together in the future on many projects, including the annual Tip-Off Tournament.”
Tickets for the 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena will go on sale in the near future. For more information on the event, log on to www.halloffametipoff.com
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Birthplace of Basketball, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate, men and women.
For more information:
Visit us on the web: www.hoophall.com
… on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BBHOF
… on Twitter: @hoophall
… or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA
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.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
The MAAC, headquartered in Edison, N.J., consists of 10 member institutions: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s College and Siena College. For more on the conference, please visit www.maacsports.com.
HEAD COACH COMMENTS
Thad Matta, Ohio State University
“Opening the 2012-13 season in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament will give our team the opportunity to gauge itself against quality competition in an NCAA tournament setting. Our program appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this outstanding event.”
Lorenzo Romar, University of Washington
“Coach Jim Shaw has done a great job of trying to get us in one of the premier tournaments every year and this certainly falls into that category. We are privileged and honored to be selected as a participant in the Hall of Fame Tournament. The New York experience was great, we got to do a lot of things away from basketball. When we went to the CBE Classic (Kansas City) a few years ago, we got to see the NCAA Hall of Fame. Now, to be able to see and experience the Naismith Hall of Fame is something that may be our players only opportunity to ever see it. I’m already excited!”
Anthony Evans, Norfolk State University
“We are excited to be first-time participants in the Hall of Fame Tournament. It’s an honor for us to be involved with an event that is connected to the history of the game. This is a great opportunity for our program and players.”
Kevin Willard, Seton Hall University
“This is a great opportunity for our program to participate in one of the marquee early season events on the national calendar. We’re proud to be a part of a tournament that celebrates the tradition and history of our sport. We’re excited to be a part of this impressive field and look forward to the competition next November.”
Jimmy Patsos, Loyola University Maryland
“We are looking forward to participating in the Tip-Off Tournament. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has formed a strong partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are honored to be selected to participate in the event next year.”
Matt Brown, University of Missouri-Kansas City
“We are appreciative of the opportunity to play in the Tip-Off Tournament. We are not only looking forward to playing some great teams, but also be able to expose our student-athletes to the history of the sport of Basketball at the Hall of Fame.”
Will Brown, University at Albany
“We are excited to be a part of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. We will open the season with a very challenging schedule as our first 2 games in the event will be against Ohio State and Washington. The event will also give us the opportunity to visit the Hall of Fame and play 2 more games at Mohegan Sun. This will be a great experience for our program, athletic department, university, alumni, and fans.”
Jim Baron, University of Rhode Island
“We are proud to be among the field for the 2012 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. It is a tremendous tournament with outstanding teams, coaches, and student-athletes. We are looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to play in such a prestigious event.”
Feb 15, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Step out from the sidelines and mingle with the champs! Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presents a very special appearance from some of the 2012 New York football victors: Mario Manningham, Ahmad Bradshaw and Steve Weatherford. Come cheer on the wide receiver, running back and punter that made history on the field when they take time to celebrate with fans and sign autographs in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/ WHERE: Sunday, February 19th
FREE SIGNING EVENT
2:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 120 guests in line will receive a wristband and a celebrity headshot to gain entrance into the event. Celebrities will only be signing copies of the distributed headshot. No other merchandise will be signed.
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT MARIO MANNINGHAM:
Mario Manningham is a talented starting wide-out for New York, drafted out of Michigan. He has spent all four of his professional football years with his current team and recorded his best statistical year in 2010 when he caught 60 balls for a total of 944 yards combined with 9 touchdowns.
The most memorable moment of his career certainly came just a few weeks ago in the biggest game of them all when his team was on the twelve yard line with 3:46 left to play and down two. Eli Manning launched a perfectly placed ball down the sideline to the fading Manningham, the catch was caught as defenders closed in and all the while Manningham incredibly managed to keep both feet in bounds to complete a 38-yard reception. The champs finished the job when teammate Ahmad Bradshaw punched in a short TD run with roughly minute to go in the game.
ABOUT AHMAD BRADSHAW:
Ahmad Bradshaw was drafted by New York before the 2007 season out of Marshal University where in his final year there as a junior, he rushed for 1,523 yards and made the first-team All-Conference USA. Bradshaw has been a productive running back every year since he joined the squad and is one of the fortunate players to have now won two championship rings in the span of five years. Bradshaw’s touchdown with .57 seconds left to go in the big game on February 5th was the final go ahead score. Bradshaw has rushed for over 3,000 yards thus far in his professional career to go with 26 total touch downs.
ABOUT STEVE WEATHERFORD:
Steve Weatherford is the punter for the World Champions. His punting was crucial to the success of the team throughout the whole 2011-2012 season and playoffs, especially in the title game where he averaged 40.8 yards per punt. His punting also provided extremely good field position opportunities for his team throughout the game. Weatherford’s a product of the University of Illinois who went from an undrafted free agent in 2006 to one of the most efficient punters in the game and a world champion.
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 meeting 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.
Jan 20, 2012 | Entertainment, Sports
PBR is back with the Mohegan Sun Invitational presented by Cooper Tires live in Arena
on April 27th-29th
The Professional Bull Riders announced that the Built Ford Tough Series, featuring the Top 35 bull riders in the world and the best bulls, will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 27th-29th.
Tickets are $100.00, $80.00, $75.00, $65.00, $50.00, $25.00 and $15.00 and are on sale Monday, January 23rd through Ticketmaster. 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 Tuesday, January 24th, subject to availability.
The BFTS features the best, highest-paid bull riders on the planet, including current PBR World Champion Silvano Alves, who reached $1 million faster than any rider in history, earning $1.8 million in his first 18 months.
Fans will witness thrilling 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.
Indianapolis will be the 16th stop on the BFTS, which opened the 2012 season on January 6th-8th with capacity crowds at Madison Square Garden in New York. The BFTS will make 28 stops in 23 states before the Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas in October 2012.
The World Finals are where the PBR World Champion will be crowned and awarded the coveted Championship Buckle and a $1 million bonus. The richest bull riding event in the world, the World Finals has a total purse of more than $2 million.
The BFTS is televised every week on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, NBC Sports Network and YouTube. BFTS telecasts are produced for the PBR under a multi-year agreement with David Neal Productions, a Los Angeles-based production company led by 34-time Emmy® Award winner and Peabody Award winner David Neal, who serves as executive producer.
About the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR)
The PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the PBR. In just two decades, the dream of 20 bull riders has become a global sports phenomenon that is televised worldwide. More than 100 million viewers annually watch primetime PBR programming on networks around the world including CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, NBC Sports Network, and YouTube. The PBR has awarded over $100 million in prize money and 24 riders have earned over $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million — the most of any western sports athlete in history. Nearly two million fans attend Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division events each year. For more information on the PBR, go to www.pbr.com, or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TeamPBR and http://twitter.com/PBR.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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. 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.
