Jun 17, 2020 | Breaking News, Comedy, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure
Today marks a new milestone in Mohegan Sun’s reopening as a wider range of 
dining, shopping, offerings and amenities reopen or expand hours and services. Popular stops like BALLO Italian Restaurant, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Race Book and Comix Roadhouse (+ Comix Comedy Club) all return this week, with physical distancing & safety protocols in place. Additional retailers in the 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun also reopen, and Sky Tower hotel is now also accepting more reservations.
For a complete list of new updates, visit MoheganSun.com/updates, where a full safety plan document is located as well. Mohegan Sun implemented more than $1 million in new safety measures, some of which include non-invasive thermal temperature checks at all entrances, a cutting edge UV lighting system, robust cleaning and disinfecting protocols, and plexiglass dividers at various locations. As for the key developments related to Mohegan Sun’s dining, retail, venues and more, see below updates:
- Comix Roadhouse reopens this Thursday, June 18th. Comix Roadhouse will be open late afternoon to late night, Thursday – Saturday.
- Comix Comedy Club also returns this weekend with comedian Corey Rodrigues performing on Friday and Saturday evenings. Limited capacity and additional health & safety standards will be implemented.
- BALLO Italian Restaurant will reopen for take-out and dine-in on Friday, June 19th. This restaurant will initially be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:00pm – 11:00pm and Sundays from 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
- Bobby’s Burger Palace is already open for take-out, and beginning today, June 17th, sit-down dining returns. BBPs hours are Noon – 9:00pm Sunday – Thursday and Noon – 11:00pm Friday and Saturday.
- The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House reopens on today, June 17th and initial hours of operation will be Noon – 8:00pm, Wednesday – Sunday.
- Mohegan Sun Race Book, home to thrilling live horse racing in a setting equipped with an array of flat screens up to 65 feet, reopens on Friday, June 19th, just in time for the Belmont Stakes taking place the following day on Saturday, June 20th. Adjusted hours for the Race Book will be 11:00am -10:00pm Sunday – Thursday and 11:00am – Midnight on Friday & Saturday.
- MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is open daily from Noon – 8:00pm, and today begins offering dine-in service again while continuing take-out options as well.
- Todd English’s Tuscany will now be open for dining inside with take-out options still available. Sit-down dining on the terrace outside Tuscany and drinks at the Taughannick Falls Bar are already open.
- Jasper White’s Summer Shack will reopen for dine-in and takeout today, June 17th. Summer Shack’s hours will be 4:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday –Friday, Noon – 11:00pm on Saturday and Noon – 10:00pm on Sunday. (Summer Shack Express in Casino of the Earth returns on June 24th).
- Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana reopened on Friday, June 12th for take-out, and starting today, will offer dine-in service. Frank Pepe Pizzeria is open daily.
- Pasta Vita, which has locations in both Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth, is open Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 9:00pm, Friday – Sunday.
*Restaurants and bars will reduce seating to allow for physical distancing during dining. Tables at restaurants will also not be set until guests arrive and signage will be present after a table is disinfected before a new seating. Reservations are encouraged.
“Mohegan Sun has had a successful and safe return to business and that will continue as more dining, shopping, entertainment and hotel stays open up this week.” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “We’re especially excited about the return of live entertainment, as Comix Comedy Club will host the hilarious comedian, Corey Rodrigues, this Friday and Saturday evening. Mohegan Sun and Comix have been hard at work to bring back live entertainment in a manner that will have the highest levels of health & safety standards for our guests.”
Sky Tower, Mohegan Sun’s iconic 34-story hotel, is also opening up more rooms and has begun welcoming guests from all 50 states or wherever they may be visiting from. Mohegan Sun’s hotel safety and distancing measures include every other check-in stations, disinfecting of keys and carts after each use, enhanced and thorough cleaning protocols including sanitization fogging after each stay, as well as continued closures of pools and gyms, and more.
Additional Phase 2 reopenings across Mohegan Sun, which include Carlo’s Bakery, Chick-fil-A, Harvest Moon Bar, Phantasia and more, are detailed further at mohegansun.com.
Around 20 locations in the Shops at Mohegan Sun, which consist of more than 35 high-end retail outlets in total, have already safely opened, with more expected in the coming weeks. Beginning on Monday, June 22nd, Victoria’s Secret will reopen and nearby, the children’s play-scape and arcade, Kids Quest & Cyber Quest, return to business on Wednesday, June 17th at 5:00pm, with certain age restrictions and safety policies in place. Kids Quest & Cyber Quest hours will be Noon to Midnight daily, and more information can be found HERE.
The Mohegan Sun Golf Club (MSGC), the 18-hole championship golf course located a short drive from Mohegan Sun and features all-new practice areas and a driving range, is open for the season. MSGC’s Clubhouse and Pautipaug Pub & Grille are set to re-open on June19th. More information on MSGC and to book a tee time can be found at HERE.
Valet parking remains closed at Mohegan Sun, as does The Poker Room, Seasons Buffett, novelle, SolToro, New Belgium Tap Room, GAME ON, the Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Arena, Bean & Vine Café & Wine Bar, Pools, Gyms and Bus transportation. Smoking will also continue to be prohibited indoors. Designated smoking areas are available at various outside locations.
To protect those who are most vulnerable during the global pandemic, Mohegan Sun recommends that anyone over the age of 65 or in a high-risk group please visit us at a later date.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Mar 10, 2020 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Uncategorized
St. Patrick’s Day festivities include two events at Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House and dining & retail specials across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 10, 2020) – St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17th, and various venues at Mohegan Sun are bringing the Irish charm with celebrations leading up to the holiday, including giveaways, food & drink specials and more!
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Mohegan Sun’s home base for Irish flair, is kicking things off with a pre-St. Patrick’s Day event on Saturday, March 14th. There is no cover for this event, and live entertainment will be provided by Fighting Friday starting at 10:00pm. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 17th start at 10:30am — the first 250 customers with a food order will receive a free Guinness glass. Guinness golden tickets are also up for grabs, and the 20 lucky guests who find them will receive a special prize! In addition to a delicious Irish-inspired menu, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will serve up some festive food and drink specials throughout the day.
Live music on St. Patrick’s Day will be provided by Clan O’Cleary from Noon – 3:00pm and from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Clan O’Cleary is a five-piece band known throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island for playing traditional Irish music and original songs written by members of the group. A unique instrumentation arranged by the band provides a fuller sound to the audience. This is done by incorporating at least 14 instruments associated with Irish music and playing multiple instruments in addition to singing.
St. Patrick’s Day dinner at Todd English’s Tuscany is house-made Kobe corned beef, Guinness risotto, honey glazed carrots and cabbage béchamel for $34.00. Reservations are available through OpenTable.
Special St. Patrick’s Day menu items at Seasons Buffet include corned beef, Irish soda bread, Guinness stout Irish stew, house-made boxty, Shepherd’s pie, steamed cabbage, mashed potatoes with spring onions, potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad, Irish potato salad, health slaw, parsley boiled potatoes, Dubliner coddle and grilled beef sausage. All menu items are offered on Tuesday, March 17th, regular hours and pricing apply.
The St. Patrick’s Day sale at Galina’s features a dice necklace with genuine diamonds from Ella Stein for $79.00.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 16, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2019) – Restaurant Week is back at Mohegan Sun! From Sunday, January 19th through Thursday, January 23rd, guests can please their palate with exclusive dining offers at many of Mohegan Sun’s premier restaurants and eateries!
Guests can enjoy a three course meal at BALLO Italian Restaurant for $32. The first course is the choice of a classic Caesar salad, a house salad, an arugula salad or meatballs pomodoro. For the main course, options include rigatoni, chicken parmigiana, organic salmon, chicken francese, or a braised pork shank. Guests can top off the decadent meal with a cannoli made with Kahlúa, dark chocolate and espresso.
A three course meal at SolToro s $22 and starts with either Mexican wontons or SolToro nachos. For the main course, guests can devour a street taco entrée, served with rice and beans. Options include the Cochinita Pibil, Pollo Asado, Baja Fish, Shrimp Verde or the Gringo. Dessert is the chef’s selection!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House’s three course meal is $49 and starts with a classic Caesar salad or a bowl of crab and lobster bisque. Main course offerings include organic black pearl salmon with a citrus reduction, broccolini and a praline crumble; a petite filet mignon with bone marrow butter, truffle mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus; or basil brined chicken with smoked fingerling hash and parmesan velouté. Complete the meal with a special chef’s choice dessert.
Revel in Restaurant Week with a three course meal for $35 at Todd English’s Tuscany. Guests can choose between a Caesar or Tuscan salad for the first course. Next up is either spaghetti polpettine, fettuccini carbonara, chicken parmesan, or crispy skin salmon. For dessert, guests can treat themselves to either snickerdoodle crème brûlée or a small fallen chocolate cake.
Over at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, feast on a 14 oz. blackened ribeye served with mashed potatoes and the daily vegetable for $26.
At Bobby’s Burger Palace, try the Crunchburger – your choice of beef, turkey or chicken, American cheese and potato chips – with fries and a shake for $15.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack is serving up a three course meal for $40. First up is a Caesar salad. Next is the Winter Seafood Scampi – lobster, shrimp, mussels, calamari, sundried tomatoes, butternut squash and spinach over linguine. Enjoy the apple crunch for dessert. The three course meal at Jasper White’s Summer Shack is for dine-in only. Price does not include tax or gratuity, and this offer may not be combined with other discounts.
Indulge in some delicious sushi at Sushi Koya. For $35, guests can try the dinosaur egg (chef’s special spicy tuna wrapped with fresh avocado, crunch and spicy mayo) and one criashi (eight pieces of chef’s choice sashimi, shrimp, crab, seaweed, and avocado over rice). This special is dine-in only, price does not include tax or gratuity. This offer may not be combined with other discounts.
Tom’s Urban is celebrating Restaurant Week 2020 with a three-part meal for $20.20. First up is either chicken pot stickers or fried pickles. The entrée is a choice between a chicken club sandwich, the All American burger, or the Mediterranean tapas platter. Guests can add garlic fries, sweet potato fries or a house salad to make the meal complete!
Dine with Seasons Buffet and enjoy 20% off. For more information about hours and pricing, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Nov 6, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News
Gobble up dining and shopping specials across property!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 6, 2019) – Guests wishing for a mess and stress-free Thanksgiving, you’re in luck. The various restaurants at Mohegan Sun are offering specials the whole family will want to indulge in, along with shopping specials on Thursday, November 28th. Traditional turkey dinners will be available at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and more. After dining, spend time with the family playing a game of bowling at GAME ON, let the kids enjoy arcade games at Kids Quest/Cyber Quest or get your holiday shopping started with specials you won’t want to miss!
A special three-course meal at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is $45.00 and starts with a heartland chopped salad. The main course is maple-glazed roasted turkey with cornbread, wild mushroom stuffing, cranberry-fig chutney, sage gravy and creamed kale. And for dessert, a spiced apple caramel crêpe with caramel filling and brown sugar streusel. Guests can pair the meal with a 6 oz. glass of Beaujolais Nouveau Domaine Dupeuble 2018 for $9.00, or enjoy the bottle for $36.00. Thanksgiving hours at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain are from Noon – 8:00pm. OpenTable reservations are available.
Enjoy a three course meal at Todd English’s Tuscany for $40.00. First course is wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad, topped with candied walnuts, arugula, a pomegranate reduction and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course is sage-brined natural turkey with sausage potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, sweet potatoes with pecan crumble, bacon Dijon Brussels petals, Grappa cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Guests can finish this decadent meal with pecan bread pudding topped with vanilla gelato. OpenTable reservations are available.
Lunch at Seasons Buffet features carved slow roasted turkey, honey mustard glazed ham and a slow roasted steamship of beef. Showcased dinner items include carved slow roasted turkey, shallot crusted roast Prime rib and honey glazed ham. Sides include honey maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple sage stuffing, and pumpkin risotto. Regular hours and prices apply.
Mohegan Sun’s newest addition, GAME ON is has a Thanksgiving spread that includes thick sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, house-made cornbread stuffing, fire roasted corn and cranberry sauce for $25.00. This meal also includes a $10.00 game card!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving up a traditional turkey dinner that includes sous vide turkey breast with brioche dressing, Yukon Gold mashed, haricot vert and cranberry gastrique for $28.00. Thanksgiving dinner hours at Michael Jordan’s Steak House are from 3:00pm – 9:00pm.
Guests who dine with Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe can enjoy a Thanksgiving club made with pulled turkey, Nueske’s bacon, house dressing and cranberry aioli for $18.00. Thanksgiving hours are from 11:00am – 11:00pm.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub and Music House’s classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner includes house brined and slow roasted turkey breast served with gravy, mashed potatoes, sage stuffing, a roasted root vegetable blend and cranberry sauce for $20.00. For dessert, enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream for $6.00. The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House opens at 11:30am on Thanksgiving Day.
Pasta Vita is providing family-style dinners to-go for parties and large gatherings. All of the same great dishes that are available at Pasta Vita can be served for as many people as you need. Call in advance to place your Thanksgiving order, 860.862.8482.
After dinner, guests can enjoy some sweet shopping specials to kick off the holiday season, or enjoy some family fun at GAME ON and Kids Quest/Cyber Quest!
At Galina’s, buy any three items from the Pandora Me collection and receive a wristlet with a Pandora Me collector’s pouch. One item just be a Pandora Me bracelet. Excludes previous purchases, limit one gift per person.
Premier accessory boutique Landau is offering 80% off their Platinum Sterling Diamondess.
Guests looking to spoil a loved one can stop by Swarovski and receive 25% off select items, 50% off watches and 25% off select Crystal Living items. Swarovski’s Thanksgiving Specials runs from November 27th – December 2nd with a presale from November 25th – November 26th for BeSwarovski loyalty members only. Visit the Swarovski website for more information.
Le Creuset is featuring metallic rainbow gift sets that will make the perfect holiday gift. The rainbow set includes metallic cereal bowls, mugs, tea plates and mini ramekins. Visit Le Creuset for complete details.
GAME ON, is bringing the family fun with their Thanksgiving Throwdown. Do you have what it takes to bowl a turkey? Any guest who bowls three consecutive strikes on Thanksgiving Day will win a $30.00 arcade game card!
Kids Quest/Cyber Quest will also join the family fun with extended hours over Thanksgiving. Kids Quest is Mohegan Sun’s largest hourly childcare provider and entertainment facility, offering supervised play, games, and birthday parties. Every Kids Quest and Cyber Quest location has its own unique set of entertainment options for children, families and adults to enjoy.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jun 24, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Shopping, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Feel the heat all summer long with electrifying entertainment, new nightlife venues, cash giveaways, and more
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 24, 2019) – Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun is back and better than ever. Guests can enjoy some sweet daily deals, special events across property, and electrifying entertainment all summer long. Nightlife at Mohegan Sun is also kicking things up a notch with novelle, Comix Roadhouse, and GAME ON making their Hot Summer Fun debut.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Momentum members won’t want to miss these daily giveaways! Prizes range from Free Slot Play to Momentum Dollars and up to $1,000,000 cash.
On More Money Mondays, Momentum members can enter to win their share of $10,000 cash by playing their favorite slots, table games or stadium games. Starting July 1st, four Momentum members are randomly selected between 10:00am – 7:00pm to win $2,500 – $1,000 on the spot and the remaining $1,500 the next day. All winners must be present with valid ID to collect the prizes.
Plink-It Play Tuesdays give Momentum members another shot at some cold hard cash. Every Tuesday starting July 2nd, one Momentum member is selected at the top of the hour from Noon – 7:00pm to play Plink – It for their chance to win up to $1,000,000. To be eligible, guests can use their Momentum card while playing their favorite slots, table games, and stadium games during the Plink-It promotional hours of Noon-7:00pm. Once a guest is selected, they will have the opportunity to drop nine balls, one at a time, into the top of the Plink-It board. Prizes are based on where the balls land, and vary from Free Slot Play to up to $1,000,000 cash! Winners must be present to participate.
Guests can boost their excitement on More Momentum Wednesdays. Starting July 3rd, Momentum members double Momentum Dollars when playing any slot machine from 6:00am – Midnight. With the status point booster, Momentum members who play table games, stadium gaming or wager in the Race Book earn 50% more in Status Points. Bring a friend to sign up for a new Momentum membership and both members receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play. Players can also earn $10.00 for every $50.00 downloaded onto select slot machines using their Play+ Discover Card. Guests who have a Play+ Discover card can also receive 5% off select purchases. Momentum members can sit back and enjoy the ride to all Hot Summer Fun events with buy one, get one free bus vouchers (visit Bus Marketing for official rules, offer does not apply to Greyhound or Asian Bus Lines).
Deal-icious Thursdays starts July 4th and brings dining specials to some guest favorites across property. At Seasons Buffet, guests can enjoy two lunches for $35.00 from 11:00am – 5:00pm. Dinner for two is $45.00 and runs from 5:00pm – close. Over at Todd English’s Tuscany, guests can devour two Tuscan Tables from 11:30am – 3:00pm for $40.00. Guests who dine with SolToro can try the High Roller Margarita – Don Julio Real, Grand Marnier Centenaire, agave and fresh squeezed lime juice for $75.00. Or, try the Baby High Roller – Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier, agave and fresh squeezed lime juice for $20.00. Anyone looking for a sweet treat can stop by Ben & Jerry’s for buy one, get one free smoothies, or Krispy Kreme Doughnuts where they can receive one dozen original glaze donuts for free with the purchase of one dozen assorted doughnuts.
Retail options like Yankee Candle, Galina’s, Clay Pipe, and Mohegan Sun Essential Stores and more are also helping guests shop till they drop! For a full list of dining and shopping participants, visit mohegansun.com.
Free & Fun Fridays give guests the chance to collect all 9 limited edition Hot Summer Fun t-shirts. Starting at 9:00am on July 5th, free t-shirts will be given out each week to the first 2,000 Momentum members at the Play+ Event Center, located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth.
It wouldn’t be a Friday during Hot Summer Fun without Party on the Rooftop. The 21+ weekly party takes place on top of the Riverview Garage rain or shine and features drink specials, fire pits, table games, slot machines, cornhole games, and the best tribute bands. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis, but guests are able to bring their own chairs. Guests can also reserve VIP seating, which includes six complimentary cocktails and cocktail service, seating for six, a firepit, and reserved parking near the event. For availability and pricing, call 860.862.4728. And the fun doesn’t stop there. Guests who show their Party on the Rooftop wristband while signing up for a new Momentum account automatically receive $25.00 in Free Slot Play.
Worth-the-Wait Weekends bring the best nightlife to the East Coast. Mohegan Sun has some exciting new nightlife options sure to make a summer to remember. The newest addition, novelle, is a unique, high energy lounge complete with dining, nightlife, table games, roulette, and more. The deluxe space has already been visited by Pentatonix, Method Man & the Wu Tang Clan, Khloe Kardashian, Ciara, Ludacris, DJ Cassidy, Juice WRLD, and more – and they’re just getting warmed up. novelle is located next to SolToro in Casino of the Sky.
Comix Roadhouse has remixed Mohegan Sun’s infamous comedy club with some Texas charm. In addition to comedy shows, Comix Roadhouse features regular live entertainment, line dancing, karaoke, Texas-style food, and a full bar including 30 craft beers on tap. The bravest guests can also test their strength on the mechanical bull.
GAME ON brings 23,000 square feet of fun to the Earth Expo & Convention Center. The interactive restaurant and bar will feature an eight-lane bowling alley, hi-definition TVs, karaoke, ping pong tables, and more. This is the perfect venue to host events for large groups!
Clay Pipe & Cigar Bar was made for the cigar aficionado. With over 200 fine cigars to choose from, Clay Pipe is an upscale cigar bar and lounge in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere complete with finely crafted private humidors for a heightened experience. Clay Pipe & Cigar Bar is located in Casino of the Sky, right across from Arena Club.
Other popular nightlife options include VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, Avalon Nightclub, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, SolToro and more.
In addition to the daily giveaways, guests can score some sweet prizes during Hot Summer Fun Giveaways! The Road to Everywhere Giveaway will let Momentum members satisfy their wanderlust with a 2019 Jayco Eagle HT Travel Trailer from Pete’s RV Center, located in South Windsor, CT. To enter, guests will have to swipe their Momentum card at any promotional kiosk. Entry swipes can result in Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars, or entries into the grand prize drawing on Friday, August 30th at 7:00pm. Guests can double their entries by swiping their Momentum card at any kiosk the day of the grand prize drawing between 6:00am – 4:00pm.
On Saturday, July 6th, the first 1,000 Momentum members who visit the Play+ Event Center (located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth) will receive a free Hot Summer Fun seat cushion.
Mohegan Sun’s own Connecticut Sun is hooking one special fan up with the ultimate package. The Super Sun Fan Giveaway includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun on August 23rd, a VIP game experience on August 25th and August 27th that includes courtside seats, roundtrip airfare, overnight accommodations, a $200 food and beverage credit, and a meet-and-greet with two players of choice. Guests can enter to win at any promotional kiosk from July 29th – August 4th.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The 4th Annual Barrett – Jackson Northeast Auction, the world’s greatest collector in car auctions, is back with hundreds of collector vehicles and over 145 pieces of authentic collector automobilia. From Wednesday, June 26th – Saturday, June 29th guests can enjoy a variety of fun across property. Car displays, sponsors, exhibitors, food and drink options and more take place in the Earth Expo & Convention Center. Thrill rides on a 110,000 square-foot track with a professional driver in the Winter Lot are sure to feed a need for speed. The main auction all goes down in Mohegan Sun Arena, where supreme cars like last production C7 Corvette are set to cross the auction block. Barrett-Jackson is featuring a Family Preview Day on Wednesday, June 26th, where guests of all ages can get an exclusive look at the TechForce STEM center, an exhibition featuring hands-on activities to allow students to better understand automotive technology through the applications of science, technology, engineering and math.
The American Cornhole League (ACL) is hosting the 2019 Johnsonville Cornhole Championship and 2019 American Cornhole League Pro Invitation at the Earth Expo Center from Wednesday, July 3rd – Saturday, July 6th. ACL is set to give out over $30,000 in cash payouts. Select events throughout the long weekend will be broadcasted live in ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. Entry is open to the public and on a first come, first serve basis.
Connecticut’s #1 comic book convention, Terrificon, comes to the Earth Expo & Convention Center from Friday, August 9th – Sunday, August 11th. The weekend long event features the best in shopping for comic books, artwork, Pop culture memorabilia, and gaming goods. Guests are encouraged to cosplay and partake in after-con activities!
Guests can spend Labor Day Weekend indulging in the best food truck cuisine at the 4th Annual New England Food Truck Festival. On Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st, over 30 food trucks will take over the Winter Parking Lot, rain or shine. Guests can also enjoy live music from our headliner Muscadine Bloodline, entertainment for kids, face painting, field games, and more. Saturday night ends with an electrifying fireworks show.
ENTERTAINMENT
Mohegan Sun’s summer entertainment line-up is bringing the best in the business! Acts like New Kids on the Block, Little Big Town, Phish, Shawn Mendes, the Jonas Brothers, and more heat up Mohegan Sun Arena. The Wolf Den features up and comers, Classic Rock stars and everything in-between. Guests can also check out the Connecticut Sun as they maintain their status as #1 in the WBNA with home games in Mohegan Sun Arena all summer.
For more information about Hot Summer Fun, and other exciting upcoming events, visit mohegansun.com
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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