Mar 2, 2015 | Breaking News, Employment
Bobby Soper will take over at President of MTGA effective March 30th
UNCASVILLE, CT – After a comprehensive process, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) announced today their succession plan for retiring casino veteran Mitchell Grossinger Etess. Effective March 30th, Robert J. Soper (“Bobby”) will assume the position of President of MTGA and will oversee all day-to-day operations of The Authority.
Additionally, Ray Pineault will transition to President & General Manager of the flagship property, Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Thomas P. Burke, who has over 35 years of experience in gaming operations throughout the United States and is currently the acting President of Mohegan Gaming Advisors (MGA), will now serve as Chief Operating Officer of MTGA. In this newly created position, he will oversee operations of all MTGA owned and managed properties.
“The Tribal Council and the Mohegan people are extremely proud of the announcements we are making today for several reasons,” said Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe. “Not only are we proud to present the best executive management team in the business, one that will ensure that we remain best in class as we continue to grow our business, we are doubly proud to say that the new team positions Tribal members in two critical roles.”
“Having served as General Manager of both our Connecticut and Pennsylvania properties, Bobby has continuously proven his progressive leadership style, combined with his energetic spirit and dedication to our employees and guest service – ultimately making him the natural choice for this position,” said Mitchell Etess, Chief Executive Officer for MTGA. “I could not be prouder or feel better about having him in line to succeed me.”
Etess will retain the role of Chief Executive Officer of MTGA through the transition until fall 2015.
“I am beyond honored and deeply humbled to accept the position of President of MTGA,” said Bobby Soper, President & Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “To follow in the footsteps of two empowering leaders such as Mitchell Etess and Bill Velardo who are the sole predecessors of this position will be no small feat. Their imprint will be everlasting on this organization and I can only hope to apply the wisdom and guidance I received from both men and to continue their legacies in leading this company forward.”
Collectively, Soper, Pineault and Burke bring more than 65 years of experience within the gaming and legal industries.
With regard to the new President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun, Etess said, “When you combine Ray’s previous professional experience, along with the nearly 10 years of performance in gaming operations here, he is more than prepared for this role.”
He added that, “Tom’s three decades of experience in the industry throughout the country provides a unique dimension for current and future properties.”
Chairman Brown went on to add that, “Consistent with the goal of the Indian Gaming Act, our mission when we opened in 1996 was to have Tribal members gain the education and experience to run the family business one day. Today is a perfect demonstration of those goals being achieved.”
Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who in addition to serving as U.S. Senator, was a three-term U.S. Representative, Olympic athlete and is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, praised the announcement stating, “I am gratified that the Mohegan Tribe is placing individual tribal members at the top of its gaming management structures. This is an important achievement for Indian self-determination and tribal self-governance, and fulfills one of the goals I, along with the late Dan Inouye and others shared when Congress enacted the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the 1994 Mohegan land settlement act.”
For headshots for Soper, Pineault and Burke, visit http://newsroom.mtga.com/.
About the Authority: The Authority is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or the Tribe, a federally-recognized Indian Tribe with an approximately 544-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut. The Authority 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., the Authority 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 Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. More information about the Authority and its properties can be obtained by visiting www.mohegansun.com, www.mohegansunpocono.com, www.resortsac.com or www.mtga.com.
Feb 26, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
International bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon, returns to Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, March 31st to discuss her brand new novel, Instinct during an exclusive Winning Author’s event.
WHEN/WHERE:
Tuesday, March 31st
7:30pm – Live Discussion inside The Cabaret Theatre
8:30pm – Book Signing Event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Readers get an exclusive look into Sherrilyn Kenyon’s latest novel, Instinct, on the day it’s released during a special Winning Authors event inside Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Get the inside scoop on Kenyon’s bestselling Young Adult series, The Chronicles of Nick, from the woman who wrote them all. After a live discussion, Sherrilyn will sign books and take pictures with fans inside The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Kenyon is no stranger to #1. The International bestselling author has landed more than 65 novels on The New York Times list. Kenyon has forty five million copies of her books in print, in over one hundred countries. Her writing skills are endless and she has written everything from science fiction, to historical paranormal and even graphic novels. Most recently, two of her current series have been picked up for a major motion picture while another is being turned into a television show. To learn more about Sherrilyn Kenyon, visit her website.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Sherrilyn Kenyon will be signing copies of Instinct which will be for sale at Spin Street on the day of the event.
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.
Feb 25, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Meet former Amazing Race and Survivor “Twinnies”, Natalie and Nadiya Anderson, during a Reality Check event while WFSB hosts a casting call for the CBS hit show, The Amazing Race on Wednesday, April 8th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Wednesday, April 8th
2:00pm-6:00pm- Casting Call for The Amazing Race
4:00pm- Natalie & Nadiya’s Live Q&A
5:00pm- Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Calling all thrill-seekers! Get ready to race on over to Mohegan Sun for your chance to audition for the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality series, The Amazing Race. Channel 3 WFSB will hold an open casting call on Wednesday, April 8th. Teams of two will be interviewed in The Shops concourse from 2:00pm-6:00pm for their shot at reality show stardom and the one million dollar grand prize! Get tips from Natalie and Nadiya Anderson of The Amazing Race and stick around for their Reality Check event featuring a 4:00pm Q&A and 5:00pm signing!
Natalie and Nadiya Anderson are double trouble in the world of competitive reality television. The “Twinnies” teamed up for the 21st and 24th season of The Amazing Race falling short both times of the grand prize. The two also competed on Survivor: San Juan del Sur and although Nadiya was the first to go home, Natalie stuck it out and took home the one million dollar grand prize as the Ultimate Survivor.
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.
Feb 24, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Tour to hit cities across the country starting on Aprill 11th; Mohegan Sun Arena scheduled for August 1st;
“This was the concert everybody wanted, this was the concert
everybody got.” – Vancouver Province
“Bryan Adams is back with a masterclass in anthemic Rock ‘n’ Roll.” – Express, UK
“It’s not hard to see why Bryan Adams album Reckless has stood the test of time. Thousands of fans piled into the Scotiabank Centre to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary and what they got was a roaring performance that felt impossibly personal in the 11,000 seat arena.” – Halifax Metro
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 24, 2015) – Multi-platinum selling recording artist Bryan Adams will be plugging in once again and hitting the road with his full band in April to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic Rock album, Reckless. Promoted by Live Nation, the RECKLESS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR will kick off on April 11th in Houston, Texas at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, before hitting cities throughout the U.S., including New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Dallas as well as a Saturday, August 1st date at Mohegan Sun Arena, set for 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 28th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Sunday, March 29th, subject to availability.
Adams will be performing a set that will honor not only the 30th anniversary of Reckless — a deluxe version of which was released in November 2014 featuring exclusive expanded bonus material — but also his endless catalogue of Rock classics. Originally released in 1984, Reckless produced a record six huge hits: “Run to You,” “Kids Wanna Rock,” “Somebody,” “Summer of ’69,” “One Night Love Affair” and “It’s Only Love,” a duet with the incomparable Tina Turner. Reckless also gave Adams his first U.S. #1 on Billboard with “Heaven,” as well as a Diamond Award for over a million copies sold in Canada. The album was the turning point in Adams’ career, resulting in his hugely successful World Wide in ’85 Tour.
As Canada’s best-known ambassador, Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold upward of 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. He has been awarded the Order of Canada, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Adams has also been nominated for — and won —several Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammy Awards. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been inducted into Wembley’s Square of Fame.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Feb 23, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Concert set for August 19th; Tickets on sale this Friday at 10:00am
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 23, 2015) – Santana is touring his latest studio album, Corazón, and Mohegan Sun Arena is slated to once again host the legendary guitarist in concert beginning at 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 19th.
Tickets are $59.50 and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, February 27th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, February 28th, subject to availability.
For forty years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 100 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY ® Awards and three Latin GRAMMY ® Awards. He won a record-tying nine GRAMMYs for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including “Album of the Year” and “Record of the Year” for “Smooth”) as well as three Latin GRAMMYs. He has also received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ “Lifetime Achievement” honor (2009) and was the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award (2013). Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” And, with the 2014 release of Corazón, Santana surpassed the Rolling Stones and along with Barbara Streisand, is one of only two music acts in Billboard history to score at least one Top Ten album for six consecutive decades from the 1960s on. Earlier this year, Santana released his first ever Latin Music album entitled Corazón on RCA/Sony Latin Iberia, featuring superstar collaborative performances by Latin music’s finest. The album is certified U.S. Latin double platinum and was the top selling Latin music album in the United States for six consecutive weeks. Santana is currently headlining a multi-year residency at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. This fall, Carlos Santana will release his memoir The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light. It’s a profoundly inspiring tale of spiritual commitment and musical fearlessness that does not balk at finding the humor in the world of high-flying fame, nor at speaking plainly of Santana’s personal revelations, and the divine and infinite possibility he sees in each person he meets.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Feb 17, 2015 | Food & Beverage
Luck out with dining and shopping specials during St. Patrick’s Day
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 17, 2015) – Shamrocks, gold and all things green take over Mohegan Sun for St. Patrick’s Day! The luck of the Irish brings irresistible dining and shopping discounts to Mohegan Sun and a week full of festivities at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House.
Beginning March 1st at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, enter to win a trip to Ireland! Stop by for more information on how you can win. Saturday, March 14th kicks off celebrations with St. Practice Day, a warm-up for St. Patrick’s Day! Get in the spirit with Irish entertainment on March 15th before their unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17th! Celebrate all day long with food and drink specials, giveaways, music and more. The first 100 people through the door receive a commemorative Lansdowne Pub St. Patrick’s Day 2015 engraved Guinness glass!
Dining Specials
On March 17th dine in true Irish fashion with featured St. Patrick’s meal options at Seasons Buffet. Enjoy a house-brined kobe corned beef with salt-cured potatoes, Guinness glazed carrots and cabbage béchamel for $34.00 at Todd English’s Tuscany. Geno’s Fast Break and Geno’s Pub are both offering a traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage dinner while Geno’s Bagels, Sweets and Subs is taking 10% off corned beef paninis and pastrami phillys. Hash House A Go Go is featuring St. Patrick’s themed menu options including corned beef hash and green, mint chocolate chip pancakes!
Shopping Specials
On March 17th receive 50% off all St. Patrick’s Day gifts at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store. Purchase an Ambrosia bracelet from Landau for just $19.95. Take 10% off your purchase of $50.00 or more at Galina’s; wear green and be entered into a raffle for an Alex & Ani Lucky Clover bangle!
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.
Feb 17, 2015 | General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun Celebrates the Year of the Goat on March 1st
Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun is getting ready to celebrate the year of the Goat on Sunday, March 1st. Following the tradition, Mohegan Sun is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a variety of events including a highly anticipated concert in the Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, the Fortune God, an appearance by the winners of the 2014 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant, special menu items at Sunrise Square and bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena by famous pop singer G.E.M. from Hong Kong. The two concerts will take place at 1:00am and 2:00pm on March 1st. Tickets are now on sale for $288, $248, $198, $158, $108, $88, and $68. Tickets can be purchased online at www.iemshowplace.com. For more ticket sales location or other information, please visit www.iemshowplace.com or call 718.888.3113.
Red Envelopes will be distributed for Asian bus line runs. This giveaway starts on February 19th, the first day of Lunar New Year, and lasts through February 27th. During this period, guests who ride the Asian buses can receive a red envelop with cash varying from $5 to $100 inside. The Fortune God will also visit Mohegan Sun concourse from Noon – 1pm on March 1st for another special Red Envelope giveaway and photo opportunity. There will also be Chinese cultural craft demonstrations such as calligraphy and paper-cutting at the Shops concourse.
Also on March 1st, don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance which will tour through the property at Mohegan Sun. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The performance will start at 1pm heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind.
The Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, Kevin Brown, Mohegan Sun’s President and CEO, Bobby Soper, and Vice President of Asian and Far East Marketing, Kelly Leung, will be present, in addition to the Money God and the top two winners from the 2014 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant. A team of Kung Fu masters from Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts and Academy in Newton, MA will perform in The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 1:30pm.
From February 11th to March 5th, Mohegan Sun will be decked with festive decorations. Starting on February 19th, the Chinese New Year festive dishes will be served over in Sunrise Square. These include 2 lb. Ginger and Scallion Lobster for $48, Braised Pig Feet for $18, Crispy Red Snapper for $28, Crispy Half Chicken for $22, and Sautéed Vegetable Medley for $16. Last but not least, Cilantro Shrimp Ball with Snow Pea Leaves will also be on the menu for $26. For more information on dining at Sunrise Square, visit http://www.mohegansun.com/dining/sunrise-square.html.
Feb 17, 2015 | General News, Travel & Leisure
Uber will allow visitors to travel to and from the Mohegan Sun safely and conveniently with the push of a button
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 17, 2015)- The rapidly growing technology company, Uber, joins a long list of transportation options running to and from Mohegan Sun. Coming and going is easier than ever with a personal car just minutes away, at the touch of your fingertips.
Operating completely from a smartphone application, Uber riders are able to request and track drivers as well as pay for their trip conveniently on the app. The innovative service makes Mohegan Sun and surrounding areas more accessible for guests twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Try it now; download the Uber App and enter promo code ‘MoheganSun’ for $30.00 off your first Uber ride!
Uber was launched in Connecticut in April, 2014 and currently provides reliable service in Fairfield, New Haven and Hartford Counties. Today’s announcement will help expand Uber’s service into New London. Uber is providing safer, more reliable transportation options for Connecticut riders and greater economic opportunity for Connecticut drivers.
Getting to Mohegan Sun has never been easier. In January, a partnership was announced with Blade, offering round-trip helicopter flights between Mohegan Sun and New York City. Mohegan Sun is also accessible by car, bus, train, ferry and plane. To learn more about transportation to and from Mohegan Sun, please visit our website.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun 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, follow us on Twitter, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Feb 13, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT — Due to illness, the Juan Gabriel concert originally scheduled for Saturday, February 14th in Mohegan Sun Arena will now be postponed to a later date. Mohegan Sun apologizes for the inconvenience and all tickets will be honored at the new date. Refunds can be made at point of purchase.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the 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.
Feb 12, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale starting February 21st through Ticketmaster and Livenation.com; Styx and Tesla set to join the tour as special guests
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 12, 2015) – The band that New York Magazine coined, “the greatest Power-Pop band ever to masquerade as Metal,” Def Leppard, returns to the road this summer for an extensive North American tour. The Live Nation-promoted tour hitting nearly 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Mohegan Sun Arena for a Sunday, July 5th concert beginning at 7:00pm, will kick off on June 23rd in Tampa, Florida. Joining Def Leppard on their massive summer outing are rockers Styx and Tesla.
Tickets are $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Saturday, February 21st through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, February 22nd, subject to availability. Tickets for this performance will also be on sale at Live Nation on February 21st.
Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 18th at Noon local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit citiprivatepass.com.
Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” The upcoming tour follows on the heels of the band’s massive 2014 co-headlining tour with KISS last summer.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
