Jul 22, 2013 | Entertainment, General News
Major North American trek to visit Mohegan Sun Arena on November 17th; Tickets on sale Friday, July 26th
Fueled By Ramen recording group, Paramore has announced full details of “The Self-Titled Tour.” The North American trek will hit arenas and amphitheaters, beginning October 15th at Seattle’s KeyArena and then continuing through the fall with a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 17th.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, July 26th 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, July 27th, subject to availability.
Presales for official members of Paramore.net begin at Noon EST today. Fans can also click here or visit http://bit.ly/ParamoreRSVP to RSVP for early access to additional presale tickets available on Wednesday, July 24th. Live Nation mobile app users will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, July 25th. Mobile users can text “LNAPP” to 404040 to download the Live Nation mobile app. (Available for iOS and Android.)
The eagerly anticipated tour celebrates Paramore’s new album, Paramore which debuted at #1 on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 upon its April release. In addition, Paramore scored an array of #1 debuts around the globe, marking Paramore’s second consecutive chart-topper – following 2009’s “brand new eyes” – in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, as well as its first to reach the top position in such countries as Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.
Always a festival favorite, Paramore will be among the top stars appearing at this year’s Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, November 2nd – 3rd in New Orleans.
“Still Into You,” the latest single from Paramore, is currently lighting up CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC radio outlets nationwide, while its companion video is in rotation at MTV, mtvU, MTV Hits, VH1, Nickelodeon, and FUSE. “Still Into You” has earned more than 17 million individual views at Paramore’s official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OblL026SvD4.
For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit paramore.net.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. 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.
Jul 18, 2013 | Entertainment, Special Events, Sports
A celebrity golf tournament July 29th-30th and The Beach Boys headlining the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic Charity Concert on July 28th
One of golf’s most celebrated charity events—the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic—returns July 28th-30th, 2013 at Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug.
NFL All-Pro, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and College Football Hall of Famer Ahmad Rashad hosts the 2013 Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic – AhmadRashadCelebrityClassic.com. More than 30 stars of sports and entertainment will participate. The event includes the Celebrity Team Championship open to spectators on July 30th and the legendary Beach Boys in concert, July 28th in the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The REACH Foundation and The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic present The Beach Boys tickets are on-sale at Ticketmaster, ReachConcertSeries.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Tickets for The Beach Boys July 28th performance at Mohegan Sun Arena are also available by phone at 1.800.745.3000.
“Together with Ahmad Rashad, we’re committed to creating a world-class celebrity golf and charity event that brings together many of the best celebrity players in golf,” said Ray Pineault, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Mohegan Sun.
Since its inception, the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic has raised more than $500,000 for charity. This year, proceeds from the event will benefit The REACH Foundation and its programs.
“It’s all about building a first-class, all-star event that works for the players, charities and the fans in New England,” said Rashad.
The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic also announced its first celebrity player commitments—Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, NFL Legend Sterling Sharpe, NBA Champion Ron Harper, Olympic Champions Mike Eruzione and Dan Jansen, Singer/Songwriters Jeffrey Osborne and Javier Colon, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine, actor Richard Jenkins, ESPN Anchors Jonathan Coachman and Jay Harris, UConn Legends Donny Marshall and Scott Burrell (Players subject to change.)
The Beach Boys iconic song list includes “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Kokomo,” “Surfin’ USA,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” “409,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and more. The Beach Boys were elected to the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
“The REACH Foundation is thrilled to team up with the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic, its sponsors and Mohegan Sun,” said Mark Wilson, President of The REACH Foundation. “Together this event will help in the REACH Concert Series mission of Saving Lives…Changing Lives…Through Music!”
For celebrity field, starting times and course information and directions visit AhmadRashadCelebrityClassic.com.
About The Reach Foundation
The REACH Foundation is a 501.c.3 corporation created by Mark and Wendy Wilson in 2000 to help children physically, financially, and socially in need. Originally established to provide college and vocational scholarships and continuing education grants, the Foundation also supports programs that encourage social and civic responsibility both in and out of the classroom.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jul 17, 2013 | General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Party on the Riverview Garage rooftop for Hot Summer Fun on July 25th
WHAT: Enjoy a Hot Summer Fun rooftop party complete with a fireworks extravaganza on Mohegan Sun’s Riverview Garage rooftop on Thursday, July 25th.
WHEN/ WHERE: Thursday, July 25th on the Riverview Garage rooftop starting at 5:00pm
IN DETAIL: Join us on the Riverview Garage rooftop, Thursday, July 25th, as we throw a Hot Summer Fun-sized
rooftop party complete with a fireworks extravaganza. Starting at 5:00pm, enjoy family-friendly games, food samples from the most popular restaurants at Mohegan Sun, carnival food favorites, a special appearance by Blaze the Connecticut Sun mascot and a Tiki Bar for those 21 and older. Then when the sun goes down, sit back and enjoy a fireworks extravaganza. If you can’t make this party, we will be having our Hot Summer Fun wrap-up party on Sunday, September 1st!
*Mohegan Sun requires minors under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian upon entering the building on fireworks event nights.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Jul 15, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Veteran Comedian & Ventriloquist becomes 26th addition to Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame
Mohegan Sun had the pleasure of presenting Jeff Dunham, who played Mohegan Sun Arena for the 4th time on Saturday, July 13th, with his own star on the Walk of Fame. The induction took place on Saturday, July 13th at 3:00pm in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Accepting the honor before a crowd of fans, Dunham stated, “It’s a great honor to be accepting this award. I started here in The Cabaret Theatre and now it’s my 4th year performing in the Arena, I want to thank Mohegan Sun and all of you folks here today”
Jeff Dunham’s television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history. His DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received over half a billion views on You Tube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. Dunham and his comedic sidekicks’ latest Comedy Central one hour special entitled Minding the Monsters, aired last year as the highest rated special of the network for the year.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jul 15, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Meet Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder on Friday, August 9th
WHAT: Meet stars of Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder, on August 9th at Mohegan Sun as part of Diva Fridays and the Hot Summer Fun’s Reality Check series.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, August 9th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Live Discussion – 8:30pm
Free Signing – 9:00pm
IN DETAIL: Join two of the hottest employees at SUR this August 9th as Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder take over The Shops concourse for a Reality Check at Mohegan Sun as part of Diva Fridays and Hot Summer Fun. This free event will feature a live discussion at 8:30pm followed by a free signing at 9:00pm. Don’t miss out when two of the hottest reality stars on the West Coast pay a visit to Connecticut!
For more information on Jax Taylor, please connect with him on Twitter or visit his page on BravoTV.com.
For more information on Stassi Schroeder, please visit her website or connect with her on Twitter.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Jul 11, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Featuring special guests Rev Run & DJ Ruckus and “Mr. Belding” Dennis Haskins on July 26th
WHAT: VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock inside Mohegan Sun celebrates its one year anniversary on Friday, July 26th with a ‘Throwback’ party featuring Rev Run & DJ Ruckus and “Mr. Belding” Dennis Haskins from Saved By the Bell.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, July 26th at 10:00pm inside VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock
IN DETAIL: VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock inside Mohegan Sun is turning one and some of the most “mega” 90’s stars are helping to celebrate with a ‘Throwback’ party. On Friday, July 26th at 10:00pm, dance to music by Rev Run & DJ Ruckus then hang out as Dennis Haskins a.k.a “Mr. Belding” from Saved By the Bell helps to commemorate the ultra lounge’s first anniversary.
ABOUT VISTA LOUNGE: VISTA Lounge is a 450-person lounge with numerous plush coves and VIP sections alongside a dance floor complete with a state-of-the-art, near–field, bi-amped 60,000 watt sound system. Two bars are available for guest convenience, offering bubbly cocktails, creative cosmos and delicious dessert martinis. VISTA Lounge brings part of the casino inside with two custom designed blackjack tables which are available for use or for rent and a view of the entire gaming floor. Throughout the night, you can look up at the stars as the dome above Wombi Rock transforms from a sunset-red sky to a smattering of twinkling twilight. In recent months Jenny McCarthy, Melissa Gorga, Scott Disick, R&B group Boyz II Men and many more have all partied at VISTA Lounge.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Jul 10, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
“The King of Partying” will perform a special DJ set at Black Sabbath’s Mohegan Sun Arena concert on August 8th
It was announced today that Andrew W.K. will be joining Black Sabbath on the band’s upcoming North American Tour. The King of Partying will perform a special DJ set every night, including Mohegan Sun Arena’s August 8th show before the definitive Heavy Metal band takes the stage. Speaking on being chosen for such a prestigious bill, W.K. said:
“I’m just shocked. It’s just the most incredible dream come true! I remember when the phone first rang and they told me that Black Sabbath wanted me to be their exclusive opening act. I was really in a state of disbelief – almost sick with amazement and excitement. It took about 3 days until I fully mastered the reality of this opportunity and realized it was really going to happen. Black Sabbath’s music changed my life, and this tour will change my life all over again. I couldn’t be more thankful or humbled by this one-in-a-billion miracle. What an adventure this will be!”
2013 has certainly been shaping up to be a legendary year for Andrew W.K. Most recently, he joined Punk drumming icon Marky Ramone as the singer for his Blitzkrieg band on a world tour. Performing over 30 fan-favorite tunes per night, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg kicked off its world tour at W.K.’s own Santos Party House in NYC this spring, followed by a European run. In the months ahead, W.K. and Blitzkrieg will play several European festivals this summer before their U.S. tour dates in the fall.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. 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.
Jul 8, 2013 | Gaming, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown offers poker enthusiasts five days of tournaments with a guaranteed prize pool of $235,000.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, July 31st – Sunday, August 4th in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room in Casino of the Wind
11:00am each day with additional 6:00pm tournaments Wednesday, July 31st; Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd
IN DETAIL: Hot Summer Fun has officially kicked off at Mohegan Sun, and in the Poker Room, that means great prizes and the biggest tournament of the season. The Summer Showdown is set to begin Wednesday, July 31st, with a guaranteed prize pool of $235,000 up for grabs throughout the five day event. Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown, the hottest poker tournament in Connecticut, runs 11:00am tournaments every day, from Wednesday, July 31st through Sunday, August 5th, with additional 6:00pm tournaments on Wednesday, July 31st; Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd.
Mohegan Sun also offers special hotel rates for registered Summer Showdown players.
Additionally, all summer long, the Mohegan Sun Poker Room is home to exciting daily tournaments and Splash the Pot promotions offering a chance to win great prizes including a 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle. Visit the Mohegan Sun Poker website for more details, including dates and times for tournaments and daily Splash the Pot promotions.
Visit Mohegan Sun all summer long for even more Hot Summer Fun.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Jul 2, 2013 | Employment, General News
Kawel LauBach, former VP of Administration at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, to oversee HR operations at all MTGA properties
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the promotion of Kawel LauBach to Chief Human Resource Officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. Kawel boasts 20 years of combined operations and human resources experience, most recently holding the title of Vice President of Administration at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
In his new role, Kawel will be responsible for improving and developing uniform human resource and guest experience processes, improving operations of managed and owned properties and developing excellence in hiring practices.
Kawel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University located just outside Nashville, Tennessee. He is greatly involved in the community having served on three separate non-profit boards supporting leadership, children and diversity. Kawel, his wife, Leslie, and their two children have relocated to the East Lyme area.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jul 1, 2013 | Gaming, General News
Started June 28th, Mohegan Sun became a CT Lottery Retailer
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that they are now one of Connecticut’s newest lottery retailers. On Friday, June 28th, Mohegan Sun began selling CT Lottery tickets to guests 18 and over at Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store and Riverview Essentials, located inside Casino of the Sky. Lottery prizes of $599 or less per ticket can now be cashed between 6:00am and 11:00pm daily.
All nine of the Lottery’s draw games will be sold at Mohegan Sun, including Powerball®, Lotto℠ and Lucky for Life®, among others. More than 25 different scratch games will also be available for sale. (Lottery tickets must be purchased in cash; tickets cannot be paid for with a credit card or Player’s Club points.)
“We are delighted that Mohegan Sun will be joining our growing number of Lottery retailers,” said Anne M. Noble, President and CEO of the CT Lottery. “We look forward to a long and lasting partnership, while providing the guests of Mohegan Sun this added convenience.”
Recently, the Mohegan Sun and the CT Lottery have also partnered together in the Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun celebrations. From June 30th through September 1st, each Sunday starting at 9:00am, Mohegan Sun will be giving away free $3 “Win For Life® 19th Edition” scratch tickets to the first 2,000 Player’s Club members at the Summer Coat Check.
The CT Lottery reminds the public that purchasers must be 18 or older, and to please play responsibly.
About the CT Lottery:
Lottery sales benefit Connecticut’s residents in valuable ways. In fiscal year 2012, the Lottery delivered a record $310 million to the state’s General Fund, which supported the state’s libraries and education systems, provided public health needs, protected our citizens through support to the public safety and judicial systems, and more. Since the Lottery began in 1972, contributions to the General Fund have exceeded $7.8 billion, and more than $13 billion has been won by players.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
