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.
Jun 26, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
What: Stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham will be taking part in a special Walk of Fame ceremony outside the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Dunham will have a star placed alongside some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most beloved talents, including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift and most recently Mötley Crüe. Jeff Dunham first performed in Mohegan Sun Arena in 2009 and already, this will be his 4th time returning to the Arena. He becomes the 26th entertainer inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Mohegan Sun executives will be on hand to honor Jeff as well.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 13th at 3:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
IN DETAIL: Jeff Dunham takes the Mohegan Sun Arena stage later in the evening on Saturday, July 13th, but hours before then, the comedian will be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. The special induction ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of the Arena, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
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.
Jun 18, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Join Josh at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House on June 25th as he greets with fans and watches the show’s new episode
WHAT: Meet Josh Harris of Deadliest Catch on June 25th as he participates in a Reality Check event at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House inside Mohegan Sun. Then stick around and watch the show’s new episode!
WHEN/ WHERE: Tuesday, June 25th inside The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Deadliest Catch new episode viewing & Live Discussion – 9:00pm
Meet and Greet & Book Signing – 10:00pm
IN DETAIL: Ahoy, landlubbers! Meet Josh Harris of the popular series, Deadliest Catch, as he signs copies of his new book, Captain Phil Harris, at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House inside Mohegan Sun as part of a special Reality Check event. Come by and watch the show at 9:00pm with Josh, then get the chance to ask him questions about one of the most heart-pounding reality shows on TV!
For more information on Josh Harris, please connect with him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or visit the Deadliest Catch webpage.
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, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jun 17, 2013 | General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Meet the star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey as she signs copies of her book on July 12th
WHAT: Join Caroline Manzo of The Real Housewives of New Jersey as she signs copies of her new book, Let Me Tell You Something, in a very special Reality Check event as part of Diva Fridays on Friday, July 12th at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, July 12th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Live Discussion – 8:30pm
Free Signing – 9:00pm
IN DETAIL: Love her or hate her, she always speaks the truth! Caroline Manzo, star on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, mother and author, will be signing copies of her book, Let Me Tell You Something, on July 12th at Mohegan Sun during a free Reality Check event as part of Diva Fridays and Hot Summer Fun. Caroline will be participating in a live discussion at 8:30pm followed by an autograph signing for fans at 9:00pm in The Shops concourse. Don’t miss out on meeting the toughest, red-headed Jersey housewife!
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, signing personalization or personal photos for signing are prohibited. Caroline Manzo will only be signing her book, Let Me Tell You Something. This event is bracelet-only. To receive bracelets, guests must purchase her book, Let Me Tell You Something, at Spin Street. Books will be for sale starting at 10:00am on the day of the event. Two bracelets per purchase. A limited amount of bracelets and books available. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
For more information on Caroline, please connect with her on Twitter or like her on Facebook.
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, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jun 13, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman
Eddie Chambers vs. Thabiso Mchunu
Tomasz Adamek vs. Tony Grano
Curtis “Showtime” Stevens and “Fast” Eddie Chambers have launched a campaign to dominate their weight divisions. By this time next year, each has plans to become the “Man to Beat” at in his respective class. On August 3rd at Mohegan Sun Arena, NBC Sports Network will feature these two warriors in highly competitive bouts on their Fight Night series. Tomasz “Goral” Adamek has also been added to the card. He opponent will be Tony Grano. The telecast will begin at 10:30pm while undercards are set for an 8:00pm start time.
Tickets are $125.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, June 14th through Ticketmaster starting 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, June 15th, subject to availability.
Stevens and Chambers are doing something unusual in the sport of boxing as of late – coming down in weight. Both have fought in divisions where they were always the small guy. Recently each athlete has chosen to move down into weight classes where they will be the big dog in the ring.
At the start of his career, Stevens, 24-3, 17 KO’s, a former amateur standout, was one of the hardest punchers in the super middleweight division. At middleweight, he plans to dominate a weight class where he may be the hardest puncher of all. On a campaign to become the middleweight champion in 2014, Stevens knows he needs to be matched in dangerous fights to get ready to take on the big names at 160.
And so enters his next opponent: Saul Roman, 37-9, 31 KO’s of Tijuana, Mexico. Roman is coming off three straight wins. He has big punching power. NBC Sports Network alumni, Gabriel Rosado can attest to that. Roman lost a split decision to Rosado which many people questioned. Roman is very active, highly competitive and had accepted the fight within 24 hours of the offer.
The former USBA Heavyweight Champion, Chambers may already be the best cruiserweight in the world. A small heavyweight who always punched above his weight, Chambers will begin to demonstrate this in his first fight at the cruiserweight limit on August 3rd. A big puncher who specifically asked to come to the U.S. to take on Chambers, his opponent, Thabiso “The Rock” Mchunu, 12-1, 9 KO’s, of South Africa, is a serious threat in this 10-round match. The muscular 24-year old southpaw, is also world-class trash talker who has already taken to Twitter to call out the former #1 heavyweight contender.
“Mchunu is going to make this a very interesting fight. But I do not believe that there is a cruiserweight in the world who can beat Eddie Chambers,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events, said. “It is to Eddie’s advantage that, with so much world class experience, he is still only 31 years old. He has been fighting people who are twice his size for many years and beating them with his speed and smarts.” At Cruiserweight, he will still be the fastest man in the ring and, perhaps, the biggest puncher.
“By early next year, both Stevens and Chambers should be in title fights,” Duva added.
Last seen on NBC in December, Adamek 48-2, 29 KO’s, returns rested and ready to, once again, entertain his legion of fans. His opponent will be named shortly.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th 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.
Jun 10, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Charity concert headlining Maggie Rose slated for September 27th at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is proud to present ‘MADD About Entertainment’ in The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, September 27th at 8:00pm. For the past 4 years, Mohegan Sun in conjunction with WCTY, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Authur Murrary Dance Studios have hosted ‘MADD About Dancing’ – an event where local celebrities were partnered with professional dancers. Over those four years, more than $57,000 was raised to benefit MADD. This year, the event is back, but with a twist; instead of a dance competition, this year’s event will be a charity concert headlined by up and coming artist, Maggie Rose. Other performances will include 2013 WCTY Talent Show winner, Tim Cote and local vocalist, Tom Prete as well as local comedian Jeff Wade. Authur Murray Dance Studios will also have dancers on-hand to perform in between the acts.
With iconic Country music producers Blake Chancey and James Stroud at the helm, Maggie Rose starts the conversation on her latest album, Cut To Impress by writing almost half of the songs on the album. The remaining cuts are tunes that she has been performing for the past five years – songs that no t only survived her evolution from the young girl, Margaret, to the young women, Maggie, but became part of her musical make-up.
From the flirtatious “Fall Madly In Love With You,” to the musical mini-movie “Looking Back Now,” Maggie shows she has a bit of a dark side, but she doesn’t dwell on it because she has sass, too. From the opening swampy, gospel-tinted track, “Preacher’s Daughter,” to the debut single, “I Ain’t Your Mama,” she reveals a delightful blend of feminine attitude that will empower her female fans and bring the boys to their knees with desire.
Doors to The Cabaret Theatre will open at 7:00pm. Prior to the start of the concert, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction. Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, June 14th through Ticketmaster.com and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A small number of VIP tickets are also available for $49.99 and will include admission as well as a Meet & Greet with the talented performers.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
About Arthur Murray Dance Studios:
Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom Dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom Dancing is one of the healthiest and positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe.
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
