Feb 6, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
Special guests at this year’s dinner & auction include Roger Clemens, Bernie Williams, Darryl Strawberry and Ron Darling; A Live Broadcast of Mad Dog Sports Radio will also take place in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
The 36th Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity
Dinner & Auction will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at 5:30pm on February 16th. Beginning at 3:00pm on the afternoon of this star-studded fundraising affair, the one-and-only Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo will bring a live broadcast of his SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio Show to Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den venue. Russo will also MC the celebrity dinner and auction which has tickets and sponsorship opportunities currently on sale through February 8th. These annual celebrity dinners feature delicious food, unique auction items and an exciting fundraising appeal through a lively Q&A with the special guests.
This celebrated event, founded by the late John Ellis who was a professional catcher for New York, Cleveland and Texas and was born in New London, CT, has raised millions since its inception in 1987. The tradition continues on Friday, February 16th for another incredible event set to feature special guests that include 7x Cy Young Award Winner & 11x All-Star, Roger Clemens; 5x All-Star & 4x Champion, Bernie Williams; 8x All-Star & 3x Champion, Darryl Strawberry and All-Star pitcher, Champion, and current sports commentator in NY — Ron Darling. Each of these remarkable athletes will also spend some time with Mad Dog Sports Radio as hosts Chris Russo and Steve Torre broadcast live from the Wolf Den. Mohegan Sun President, Jeff Hamilton, will also stop by to update guests on other exciting events and openings coming soon to Mohegan Sun.
Seating for the live broadcast of SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio will be on a first-come first-served basis on the afternoon of Friday, February 16th.
Mad Dog Sports Radio is channel 82 on SiriusXM and features a star-studded line-up including Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, Adam Schein, Michelle Beadle, and more.
For more information on the special live broadcast of Mad Dog Sports Radio and the 36th Annual CT Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner, please click HERE, visit ctcancerfoundation.org or call 860-388-0788
ABOUT CONNECTICUT CANCER FOUNDATION (CCF): CCF was founded in 1987 by CT native John Ellis, a former catcher for the NY Yankees and cancer survivor, to financially assist cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research. For the past 36 years, through its CT Cancer Patient Assistance Program, CCF has granted over $8 million to more than 9,000 Connecticut families dealing with the financial hardship that often follows a cancer diagnosis. Additionally, CCF has donated more than $2 million to support ongoing cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering. CCF is a 501© 3 non-profit organization. For more details, visit ctcancerfoundation.org
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, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jan 29, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Exclusive giveaways throughout the night include an autographed Travis Kelce jersey, up to $500 in Free Slot Play and Matt Rife Mohegan Sun Arena Suite tickets
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 29, 2024) – Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook invites guests to experience Kansas City and San Francisco battle it out during football’s final gridiron showdown on Sunday, February 11th. Reservations begin at 4:00pm, the buffet opens at 5:00pm and The Big Game gets underway at 6:30pm. The 11,000 square-foot venue features 220+ luxury seats where guests can comfortably catch all of The Big Game action on the 140-foot-wide video wall. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook also features 30 easy-to-use self-betting and various live-teller windows for guests to use when making pre-game or in-game bets!
Throughout the duration of the game, guests with table reservations will have access to a delicious stadium-style buffet, two drink tickets per person for Anheuser-Busch products and a Mohegan Sun hoodie for each guest. Additionally, anyone who books a table will be eligible for thrilling giveaways throughout the night with grand prizes including an autographed Travis Kelce jersey, up to $500 in Free Slot Play and tickets to see comedian Matt Rife live in Mohegan Sun Arena. Ten winners will be selected to receive two Arena Suite tickets for Matt’s Rife’s sold-out performance on Sunday, February 25th.
Seating for The Big Game starts at 4:00pm and lasts for the duration of the game. An additional charge will be applied to tables exceeding 8 guests. Table reservations can be booked through UrVenue at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Queer Eye food and wine expert, Antoni Porowski, and Loverboy’s Carl Radke also join the star-studded weekend
WHAT: Guests are invited to cap off Sun Wine & Food Fest weekend in style with two exclusive meet and greet opportunities with former New England football legend and hall of famer, Ty Law, during professional football’s championship games.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, January 28th
Game 1: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Game 2: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: On Sunday, January 28th, the last day of the 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, guests can head over to Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to experience the Championship Game Viewing Party featuring delicious Corvus Vodka spirits, a mouthwatering buffet throughout the third quarter, a free gift, signed pictures and photo opportunities with Ty Law. Guests have the option to purchase tickets to either of the individual viewing parties. If a guest is interested in both viewing parties, they will need to purchase a ticket to each event. Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Just before the Ty Law Championship Game Viewing Party on Sunday, January 28th, New York Times bestselling author and Queer Eye food and wine expert, Antoni Porowski, will join host, Kalen Allen, and renowned celebrity chef, Martha Stewart, at Brunch with Martha & Friends in the Uncas Ballroom. Carl Radke also accompanies Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula behind the bar at novelle with Loverboy’s new line of non-alcoholic sparkling teas during Toast with the Host featuring Loverboy Sparkling Hard Tea on Friday, January 26th. Tickets to both events are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, Mohegan Sun’s largest and most distinguished annual festival, takes place from Thursday, January 25th through Sunday, January 28th, and offers an immersive experience where wine enthusiasts come together to explore a world of flavors. Attendees can sip and sample their way through endless vintages and signature dishes, incredible showcases and tastings during a four-day affair across the property. For a full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events and to purchase tickets, visit mohegansun.com/swff.
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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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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Oct 19, 2023 | Community Relations, Special Events, Sports
All Six Teams are Featured in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 Rankings
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 19, 2023) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that limited tickets remain for the Invesco QQQ Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Sunday, December 10, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
All six teams participating in the highly anticipated event are ranked in the recently unveiled Associated Press Preseason Top 25 List, including four of the top six (No. 2 UConn, No. 4 UCLA, No. 5 Utah, and No. 6 South Carolina). All three matchups will be televised nationally on ESPN/ESPN 2.
Tickets for the 10th Annual Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase are on sale via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office.
Schedule and broadcast information for the Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase:
Sunday, December 10 (all times ET)
12:00 P.M. – #4 UCLA vs. #18 Florida State (ESPN2)
2:30 P.M. – #5 Utah vs. #6 South Carolina (ESPN)
5:00 P.M. – #2 UConn vs. #16 North Carolina (ESPN)
Credentials for the Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase are available at hoophall.com/media
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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.
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 400 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.
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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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