Jun 9, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Sports
Treat Dad to a special day on Sunday, June 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 9, 2023) – Celebrate Dad by taking him to enjoy Father’s Day dining and retail specials at Mohegan Sun, offered on Sunday, June 18th. Popular restaurants like Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro, BALLO Italian Restaurant and more are inviting guests to bring Dad to Mohegan Sun for a special meal. Retail outlets such as Chocolux, Le Creuset and Sunglasses are all great options to purchase the perfect gift for Dad.
Guests who spend Father’s Day with Michael Jordan’s Steak House can start off with Beef Tartare consisting of prime sirloin, mustard, horseradish and bone marrow for $25. For dinner, enjoy a Bone-In Prime Rib made with a BBQ rub and served with cream corn and brown gravy for $65. Right next door to Michael Jordan’s Steak House is MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, who is featuring a Cowboy Steak made with stout BBQ sauce and onion rings on the side for $59.
SolToro is serving up a special meal featuring a Fajita Trio this Father’s Day. This meal consists of chimichurri filet mignon, Cincoro tequila shrimp, ancho-rubbed chicken, onions, peppers, roasted corn and mushrooms for $45.
BALLO Italian Restaurant will be offering a special Surf and Turf consisting of an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye, crab oscar raviolo and roasted potatoes for $98. For dessert, guests can enjoy Bananas Foster with Don Picco spiced rum for $18.
Hash House A Go Go has multiple options for this special day. Guests can start off with a Manmosa, the beer drinker’s version of the infamous mimosa, which consists of Michelob Ultra, vodka and fresh orange juice for $20.99. The second drink special is a Nacho-Rita, which allows guests to get the best of both worlds! This drink features tequila and vodka-infused V8 with pickled jalapeños and Tabasco, topped with a nacho cheese corn chip rim and a whole jalapeño as a garnish for $20.99. Celebratory eats include the Father’s Day Waffle, a bacon waffle topped with house-made candied pecans and served with butter and syrup for $14.99. The last Father’s Day special at Hash House A Go Go is Country Fried Steak and Eggs for $21.99. This dish features a 10 oz. breaded steak, fried to perfection and served with mashed potatoes, a biscuit, and a choice of eggs, all covered in house-made country gravy.
Guests are also invited to Mohegan Sun to purchase the perfect gift for Dad. The Shops at Mohegan Sun have a variety of retail options to choose from for Father’s Day!
A Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana gift card is the perfect gift for Father’s Day! Simply download the Frank Pepe App (available via the App store and the Google Play Store) and purchase Dad the gift of great taste so he can indulge in his favorite pies!
Dads like chocolate too! Guests can stop at Chocolux to pick up a treat for Dad. At Le Creuset, guests can pick up a Deep Round Grill for 30% off. This offer is valid June 1st – June 28th while supplies last. Buy Dad the perfect shades at Sunglasses with15% off any purchase on Father’s Day.
All in for Dad! Pick up a Mohegan Sun branded gift at the brand new Online Shop!
Mohegan Sun’s digital gift card program, powered by eGIFTIFY, is having a summer BOGO sale. For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (up to $500), receive a free $20 bonus digital gift card. Receive a $20, $40, $60, $80 or $100 bonus digital gift card with a purchase of a $100, $200, $300, $400 or $500 digital gift card respectively. This offer is valid from 10:00am on Monday, June 12th through 11:59pm on Sunday, June 18th. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotel at Mohegan Sun, including Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store.
10 Years & Still Lit! Bring Dad to celebrate a decade’s worth of the best in barbecue at Sun BBQ Fest during Father’s Day weekend. Prepare for incredible food, cold beer, hand-crafted cocktails, an immersive new experience by Mohegan Digital and incredible performances by international Country artist Kameron Marlowe and American Idol star HunterGirl. Plus, Coca-Cola Racing Family Legend and 2020 NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte will be at Sun BBQ Fest on Saturday, June 17th for a special meet & greet from 1:00pm – 3:00pm! Free autographs and photo opportunities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must purchase a ticket to Saturday’s Sun BBQ Fest to access the meet & greet. Tickets for Sun BBQ Fest are $15 for the Saturday ticket and $10 for the Sunday ticket, and on sale now via ticketmaster.com.
For more information about Father’s Day celebrations, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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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Jun 8, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports
Guests can enjoy the classic Belmont Jewel and enter the Alive for Five contest, where the jackpot is set to exceed $20,000
WHAT: Join Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for a viewing of the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 10th.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 10th
10:00am – 7:30pm
Belmont Stakes Post Time: 7:02pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is set to host a viewing of “The Test of the Champion”, the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes. Resident handicappers Mike “Mut” Mutnansky and Anthony “The Big A” Stabile will be on hand with all the tips and tricks to Belmont. Guests can also enjoy the refreshing Belmont Jewel, made with bourbon, lemonade, pomegranate juice and a lemon twist for garnish for $15.
Any guest who wagers $50 on Belmont Stakes will receive a free t-shirt. Those who are feeling extra lucky can try their hand at the Alive for Five Carryover contest. The Contest Carryover will exceed $20,000 by Saturday! Guests must correctly select the winning horse for all five contest races in order to win the jackpot. Each entry is $10, and guests can place up to five entries per person. All entries must be submitted prior to the start of the first contest race. Guests can visit Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for complete contest rules and details.
All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. For 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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May 15, 2023 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
The most buzzworthy kicks, in addition to rare classics, will take centerstage inside Earth Expo at Mohegan Sun; Both general and VIP tickets allow guests to sell and trade sneakers
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 15, 2023) – Beginning at Noon on Sunday, June 4th inside the 125,000 square foot Earth Expo center, The Sneakerhead Invasion, hosting various sneaker, streetwear and collectable vendors, will arrive in full force at Mohegan Sun. Organized by The Urban Collab, the latest and greatest from Nike, Air Jordan, Adidas and more will be up for grabs for sneakerheads of all stripes.
“Hosting a large-scale sneaker convention is something we have wanted to add to the calendar for our Expo center for some time, and we’re so happy to have the Urban Collab bringing their amazing 1-day Sneakerhead Invasion event to Mohegan Sun later this spring,” -said Kevin Barosso, Dir. of Convention & Sales for Mohegan Sun. “Not only does this convention allow for selling and trading of some of the most sought-after sneakers on the market, but across 200+ vendors, the event will also feature unique collectables, streetwear, headwear and more.”
Tickets to the Sneakerhead Invasion are available through Ticketmaster.com and start at $30 for general admission, which allows guests to bring three pairs of sneakers inside for the opportunity to sell or trade. VIP tickets are $40 and come with the bonus of entering the event with as many sneakers as one can carry and doing that through a special entry line. The first 100 VIP guests will also receive a free enamel pin. Tickets for High School students are also discounted to $15 and children under 10 with a parent enter for free! High School students are asked to have their High School ID on hand.
Attendees can expect to see popular recent sneaker releases such as Air Jordan 1s, Yeezy’s, the latest New Balances and much more.
For more information on the Sneakerhead Invasion, visit mohegansun.com/sneakerhead
And for more details on how to become a vendor, visit theurbancollab.org
ABOUT SNEAKERHEAD INVASION: Organized by The Urban Collab, The Sneakerhead Invasion is Connecticut’s Biggest Sneaker Convention where you can buy, sell and trade your sneakers. The Sneakerhead Invasion has a variety of vendors from sneakers, streetwear, hats and pins, collectables and more. This convention is also an experience for the whole family with awards, giveaways and performances. We have something for everyone! Follow The Urban Collab on Instagram via @theurbancollab_
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 18, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Sports
Book your Tee Time Today!
BALTIC, CT (April 18, 2023) – It’s officially time to dust off the golf clubs and lace up the spikes as the Mohegan Sun Golf Club (MSGC), located at 7 Dows Ln in Baltic, CT, is open for the 2023 season to all resort and public play! In addition to enjoying one of the top golf destinations New England has to offer, golfers can dine at the Pautipaug Pub & Grille where a variety of delicious food options are offered, including Southwest Quesadillas, the Cajun Salmon Sandwich, and the Bacon BBQ Burger. Guests can also enjoy a spacious and well-appointed clubhouse, a well-stocked and revamped pro shop, a fitness room, the “Triple Tee Snack Bar” that greets players halfway through their round, top-notch practice areas, a training facility and a complimentary driving range for all players. This season, MSGC is also accepting all eGIFTIFY digital gift cards for all your golf course needs. Tee times can be made by phone (860-862-9235) or by visiting mohegansun.com/golf.
Led by PGA Master Professional and VP & General Manager, Philip Krick Jr., MSGC kicks off the 2023 season with a public rate of $120 Monday through Thursday ($85 after 2:00pm). Weekend rates before 2:00pm are priced at $140.00, ($115 after 2:00pm). MSGC does offer military discounts, and guests staying at Mohegan Sun receive reduced rates as well. Golf carts are included in all of the above rates.
Mohegan Sun’s Momentum members experience also provides exclusive opportunities as well, with benefits such as complimentary rounds of golf, preferred golf guest rates, lessons and discounts at The Golf Shop at Mohegan Sun Golf Club. Signing up for Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s loyalty rewards program, is free and guests can visit any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun for more information.
MSGC is home to a state-of-the-art Golf Academy where guests can save strokes on their scorecards by improving their gameplay through taking advantage of a comprehensive training facility, equipped with the latest in-video and shot tracking technologies. Head Golf Professional Joe Mentz will also provide outdoor training, with a coaching model that is based on asking the right questions, actively listening and empowering students with focused, fact-based feedback. Guests can book lessons through the “Golf Academy” tab at the top of mohegansun.com/golf.
Mohegan Sun Golf Club is a 72-par course and was recently recognized as one of the “Top 50 Casino Golf Courses” by Golfweek. The 156-acre course is kept in pristine playing condition by a dedicated grounds team and upgrades to various holes have been made since Mohegan Sun took ownership in 2007. Those renovations continue 15 years later as a three-year, multi-phase renovation is underway, implementing various redesigns and improvements across the course to improve both pace-of-play and the overall golfing experience for all levels of play. Mohegan Sun Golf Club has also become known for hosting high-profile tournaments and events, some of which that have brought the likes of Michael Jordan, Aaron Rodgers, Charles Barkley, Chris Paul, Joe Pesci, Ahmad Rashad, Larry Fitzgerald and Ray Allen to the championship course.
MSGC’s clubhouse, stretching 20,000 square feet, has also been significantly updated in recent years, including renovations to the Pautipaug Pub and lounge areas. The clubhouse also features a second-floor banquet room, which can be customized for private parties, receptions & group events.
For more information on all things Mohegan Sun Golf Club, including the Golf Academy, group event booking and upcoming tournaments, call 860.862.9660 or email Clubhouse & Event Manager, Lisa Najjar-Melkoun, at [email protected]. Online tee times can also be made HERE.
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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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