May 12, 2016 | Entertainment
Performing in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 12, 2016) – Grammy Award winning and platinum selling recording artist Pentatonix has announced additional North American dates to their 2016 Pentatonix World Tour. Special guests Us The Duo will continue on the road with the quintet. The 22 city 2nd leg of the U.S. tour will begin on October 17th in San Jose, CA and will be stopping by Mohegan Sun Arena for a live performance on Saturday, November 12th at 8:00pm. The group will continue touring in support of their self-titled gold certified album and their newest single, “If I Ever Fall In Love” ft. Jason Derulo.
Tickets are $59.00 & $39.00 and go on sale Friday, May 20th at noon through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 21st, subject to availability.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2011, multi-platinum selling recording artists Pentatonix have sold more than 3.2 million albums in the U.S. alone, won 2 Grammy Awards, sold out venues worldwide, have amassed over 1.5 billion views on their YouTube channel with over 10.5 million subscribers and appeared in the feature film Pitch Perfect 2. Their latest release, Pentatonix debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Current Albums chart and is certified gold by the RIAA. The first single, “Can’t Sleep Love” has over 18 million views on YouTube. The group’s holiday album, That’s Christmas To Me, is certified double platinum by the RIAA and features their recent 2016 Grammy winning track, “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.”
All 7 of their releases have peaked within the Top 5 on Billboard’s Digital Albums chart with 6 of those releases reaching the Top 10 or higher on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. Most recently, the group received 2 gold certifications for their “Daft Punk” medley and cover of Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” ft. Lindsey Stirling. That’s Christmas To Me was the 4th best-selling album of 2014. The group released their very first documentary (On My Way Home) which follows the quintet on their sold out 2015 North American Tour featuring behind-the-scenes footage, life performance and the making of their debut studio album, Pentatonix.
Us The Duo has amassed a fan base of over 10 million followers since launching their groundbreaking #6SecondCovers online. After becoming the first artists signed to a major label from Vine, the couple released their 2014 album No Matter Where You Are, appeared on major national TV programs such as Good Morning America and Today, and even joined Oprah Winfrey’s “The Life You Want Weekend” tour. Two years later, the duo has just announced their new independent album Just Love, which is out on July 22nd.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
May 12, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Immediately following their 8:00pm show in the Wolf Den on Saturday, May 21st, join A Great Big World as they sign autographs with fans during a free Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Saturday, May 21st
Immediately following their 8:00pm Wolf Den show
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: A Great Big World gets ready to “Say Something” to fans at Mohegan Sun during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event. Meet the breakout Pop duo on Saturday, May 21st as they participate in a free autograph session with fans in The Shops concourse immediately following their performance in the Wolf Den.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, A Great Big World will only be signing copies of their album, When Morning Comes, available for purchase at Spin Street on the day of the event. There will be no personal photos or photo personalization. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of When Morning Comes at Spin Street. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 view us on YouTube.
May 10, 2016 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: Join Candlebox on Saturday, May 28th immediately following their 8:00pm show in the Wolf Den as they sign autographs during a Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Saturday, May 28th
Immediately following their 8:00pm Wolf Den show
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Join 90s Rock artists Candlebox, for an exclusive Signings & Sightings event immediately following their Wolf Den performance on Saturday, May 28th. Meet Candlebox as they share their recently-released album, Disappearing in Airports, with fans during this free autograph session in The Shops concourse.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Candlebox will only be signing copies of their album, Disappearing in Airports. There will be no personal photos or photo personalization. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of Disappearing in Airports at Spin Street in The Shops concourse, one bracelet per purchase. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 view us on YouTube.
May 10, 2016 | Entertainment
Country Star Performs in Mohegan Sun Arena on July 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 10, 2016) – Five-time Grammy winner and New York Times best-selling author Wynonna is hitting the road this summer and will be stopping by Mohegan Sun for a performance in the Arena on Saturday, July 9th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, May 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 14th, subject to availability.
Wynonna has always revolved her career around telling stories. Whether performing alongside her mother as one half of the legendary duo The Judds, or pushing the boundaries on her own mega-successful solo path, Wynonna’s ability to reach the heart of the human spirit through her bold and unflinching honesty, is the entertainer’s true gift. Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and her undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums worldwide spanning her epic career. Charting countless singles including twenty #1 hits and over sixty industry awards, the iconic performer was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female Country singer since Patsy Cline.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
May 9, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
Performing live in the Theatre at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 16th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 9, 2016) – Sully Erna, best known as singer and main songwriter for acclaimed Rock band Godsmack, will be stopping by Mohegan Sun for a special solo performance in the Theatre at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 16th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, May 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 14th, subject to availability.
Sully Erna was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. He has been a musician since the tender age of 3 years old, where he began his musical journey as a drummer. Already a proven commodity as the front-man of one of today’s most powerful Rock bands, Erna is also a successful producer, actor and multi-instrumentalist. In addition, Erna has reaped a myriad of accolades, including several industry records including twenty-one Top 10 singles, more than any other band in active Rock history, and seven #1 songs.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
May 5, 2016 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Saturday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 4th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 5, 2016) – The New England Food Truck Festival and Mohegan Sun are very excited to announce that a
festival with 40 of New England’s premier food trucks will be taking place at the Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot in September!
When: September 3rd and 4th, 2016 (rain or shine)
Where: Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot
Gate Hours: Saturday: 12:00pm– 10:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Early Access: Will be available on Saturday from 11:00am – 12:00pm only (limited amount of passes will be available. Will include a NoRA cupcake and a non-alcoholic beverage)
Admission (6 and older): $5.00 at the gate for single admission and $8.00 for 2-day admission.
Youth Admission (Under 6): Free
Other than hosting 40 of New England’s premier food trucks, this festival will also feature live music, face painting for children, a fireworks show on Saturday starting at 9:30pm, field games and more!
“We want to make sure that this event offers fun for the entire family! Other than being able to eat amazing food from premier food trucks and chefs, guests will be able to enjoy good music, fun games, and even a fireworks show!” – Mike Lukaszewicz
Wondering who is heading to Mohegan Sun in September with us? Check out this sampling of our list below and get ready to eat! (List is subject to change)
Shuckin’ Truck, Trolley Dog, NoRA Cupcake, Makin’ Jamaican, Aurora’s Gypsy Café, Spuds your way, Chick’n Cone, Uncle D’s Blazin BBQ, Humpty’s Dumplings, The Whoopie Wagon, Zinnekens, Plouf Plouf, Caseus Cheese Truck, Big Daddy’s Fried Chicken, Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, The Bacon Truck, Friskie Fries
About The New England Food Truck Festival:
The New England Food Truck Festival is a family owned event coordination company that specializes in Food Truck Festivals. Our first festival hit the food truck world with a splash in 2015 offering over 19,000 guests amazing food from over 40 food trucks at the Eastern States Exposition Center. In 2016 we are expanding to offer food lovers two food truck festivals including our festival at Mohegan Sun on September 3rd – September 4th. Please visit our webpage for more information on our exciting new festival at Mohegan Sun: Www.NEFoodTruckFestMoheganSun.com
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
May 2, 2016 | Entertainment
Grammy-Award Winners Perform Live on Sunday, July 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2016) – One of America’s truly great Rock ‘n Roll bands Huey Lewis and the News are hitting the 
road this summer and will be stopping by Mohegan Sun for performance in the Arena on Sunday, July 31st at 7:30pm. As they enter their 37th year together, their contagious brand of music has outlasted countless trends, and is as fresh today as ever.
Tickets are $39.00 and go on sale Friday, May 6th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 7th, subject to availability.
As great a recording career as the band has had, there is something extra special about a Huey Lewis & The News live show. They incorporate a variety of musical influences including R&B and soul to create their own unique sound. Frontman Huey Lewis’ unmistakable voice has a rich, textured quality that lends itself well to not just their hits, but also to the variety of other songs featured in the show. Lewis also brings some Bluesy tones to the performance when he breaks out into his harmonica solos. The group has written and performed such classic Top Ten Hits as “Heart of Rock & Roll,” “Stuck With You,” “I Want A New Drug,” “If This Is It,” “Hip To Be Square,” “Do You Believe In Love” and “Workin’ For A Livin.” They also wrote and performed “The Power of Love” and “Back in Time” for the hit film Back To The Future. “The Power of Love,” nominated for an Academy Award, went to #1 on Billboard’s singles chart and was a smash hit worldwide.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
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Apr 29, 2016 | Entertainment
Great events, the best in comedy, exceptional concerts and Barrett-Jackson’s first Northeast Auction, all upcoming at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 29, 2016) – There is no shortage of entertainment on the horizon for Mohegan Sun in 2016! Entertainment, drink specials, featured dining, incredible shows and more are all lining up for what is sure to be an unforgettable start to the Spring and Summer months!
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Mohegan Sun and take advantage of all the amazing specials our restaurants have to offer. Get the party started early and head to SolToro Tequila Grill where they’re celebrating all week long with a variety daily food and drink specials rounded out with a Rock n’ Roll Dueling Piano show on Friday, May 6th at 9:00pm. Party on May 5th at Geno’s Pub with a featured Blue Point Beer Dinner from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, just $50.00 per person. Cap off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with a special happy hour at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville!
2016 Kentucky Derby
Watch history in the making on Saturday, May 7th, live from the comforts of the Uncas Ballroom. With 9 large race screens, 30 betting terminals and 1,000 seats, it’s a great place to take in the best horse racing day of the year. Guests can meet and mingle with Mike “Mut” Mutnansky, talk show host for WEEI Sports Radio, Mike Vesce, writer and workout analyst for DRF and Anthony “Big A” Stabile, host of Xpressbet Radio on HRRN. $25 and $50 wager’s receive special bonuses. Windows open at 11:00am and for more information, visit Kentucky Derby
Great Comedy
Two legendary comedians are on the bill at COMIX Mohegan Sun this spring as well. Regarded widely as one of the top stand-up comedians of all time, Dave Attell will play 8:00pm and 10:00pm shows on both Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th.
Greg Fitzsimmons, a regular radio host on Howard Stern’s Sirius/XM channel, 4-time daytime Emmy Award Winner and former head writer for The Chelsea Handler Show and Man Show, will play three consecutive nights at COMIX Mohegan Sun, beginning Thursday, May 5th. For additional information on these performances and additional upcoming COMIX Mohegan Sun performer’s, visit COMIX
Kenny Chesney at Mohegan Sun Arena
The much anticipated 2016 Spread the Love Tour makes a two night stop in Uncasville this May! Mohegan Sun Arena is primed to host back-to-back shows, beginning with a Friday, May 13th concert beginning at 7:30pm. Chesney will take the stage again the following evening, on Saturday, May 14th. Special guests for both shows will be ACM “Vocal Group of the Year” nominees, Old Dominion.
In addition to Chesney’s two Arena shows, Def Leppard returns to the venue for a Sunday, May 15th show with fellow rockers REO Speedwagon and Tesla, Selena Gomez takes the stage on Friday, May 29th and 5 Seconds of Summer recently announced a 2nd Mohegan Sun Arena show by popular demand, playing back-to-back evenings beginning on Thursday, June 30th. For more, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Barrett-Jackson
And of course, the world’s greatest car collecting auction is at Mohegan Sun from Thursday, June 23rd through Saturday, June 25th, when Barrett-Jackson kicks-off. This northeast auction at Mohegan Sun will mark the first time that Barrett-Jackson has held an event in the northeastern United States. Over its 45-year history, Barrett-Jackson has consistently provided a world-class automotive lifestyle experience for its bidders, consignors, sponsors and fans. The auction block will be inside the award-winning and top ranking, Mohegan Sun Arena. For tickets and more information, visit Barrett Jackson at Mohegan Sun
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 view us on YouTube.
Apr 29, 2016 | Entertainment
World Renowned Acapella Group Performs Live at Mohegan Sun on December 2nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 29, 2016) – Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced early details of the
“I’ll Have Another…World Tour.” The North American leg – which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the a cappella group’s formation in 1996 and first show at Indiana University – begins October 14th at Reno, NV’s Grand Theatre and will be swinging through Connecticut for a live performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 2nd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, May 6th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 7th, subject to availability.
The “I’ll Have Another…World Tour” follows Straight No Chaser’s most recent release, 2015’s THE NEW OLD FASHIONED. The album sees the renowned group bringing their unique touch and inimitable vocal style to a stunning range of contemporary standards spanning The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” and Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” to Radiohead’s “Creep” and Bob Dylan’s tender “Make You Feel My Love.” THE NEW OLD FASHIONED further features a number of Straight No Chaser’s incomparable medleys, including “Beggin’/Counting Stars” (blending favorites from Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and One Republic) and “On The Road Again/I Play The Road” (originally by Willie Nelson and Zac Brown Band, respectively).
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Apr 28, 2016 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
Marksville, La. April 28, 2016 – The Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority, the owner and operator of the Paragon Casino Resort, announced today that it has retained Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA), operator of Mohegan Sun properties throughout the United States, to provide gaming, hospitality and entertainment consulting services to its Marksville facility, beginning April 30, 2016.
MTGA operates two of the most successful gaming and entertainment destinations in the United States, Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania. MTGA is credited with advancing the once struggling Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, into record profitability over the four years that is has served under its management and investment contract. MTGA’s venture with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington State will introduce the $500-million-dollar casino project that will be the West Coast’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination slated to open in 2017. MTGA was recently awarded a license from the Korean Government to develop and build a first-of-its-kind integrated resort at Incheon International Airport in Korea.
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority’s Marshall Ray Sampson Sr. said the agreement is in the best interests of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. “We are looking forward to working with MTGA because of the valuable experience they will bring to our operations. They will improve our customer experience, which is our highest priority,” he said.
“In the state of Louisiana, we are known for our food, fun and optimum level of service that is unmatched anywhere else in the country,” said Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Chairman Joey P. Barbry. “With the help of the MTGA, we will be able to reinforce this concept, exceed expectations of Louisiana as a whole and showcase Marksville as a premier gaming and entertainment destination.”
“This is an important day for MTGA and for Indian Country as a whole, as our agreement with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe provides further evidence of Indian Country’s willingness to work together and share gaming expertise to attain the mutual benefits of self-sufficiency and diversification,” said Bobby Soper, President of MTGA.
About the Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority
The Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority, or TBGA, is an unincorporated governmental agency of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. TBGA owns and operates the Paragon Casino Resort located in Marksville, Louisiana.
About the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
The Tunica-Biloxi people first appeared in the Mississippi Valley. In the late 1700s, they settled near Marksville, where they were skilled traders and entrepreneurs. Today, the Tribe has more than 1,200 members throughout the United States, primarily in Louisiana, Texas and Illinois. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe received federal recognition in 1981 for its reservation within the boundaries of Louisiana. The tribe owns and operates the Paragon Casino Resort, the largest employer in Central Louisiana. Through its compact, negotiated by the late Tribal Chairman Earl J. Barbry, Sr. and the State of Louisiana, the Tribe has been able to assist local governments in the area with its quarterly distribution of funds, totaling more than $40 million over two decades. For more information about the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, visit www.tunica.org and “like” us on Facebook.
About Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
MTGA is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or the Tribe, a Native American Tribe with an approximately 544-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut. MTGA has been granted the exclusive authority to conduct and regulate gaming activities on the existing reservation of the Tribe, including the operation of Mohegan Sun, a gaming and entertainment complex located on a 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation. Through its subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., MTGA also owns and operates Mohegan Sun Pocono, a gaming and entertainment facility located on a 400-acre site in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. MTGA also manages Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City and The Cowlitz Project in the state of Washington. More information about MTGA and its properties can be obtained by visiting www.mohegansun.com, www.mohegansunpocono.com, www.resortsac.com, www.cowlitzcasino.com or www.mtga.com.
