Jun 9, 2010 | Gaming
Special summertime tournament will be held from July 16th – 20th
As the weather heats up, so does the action in the Poker Room at Mohegan Sun as they get ready to kick off the second annual Summer Showdown Poker Tournament. This four-day event begins Friday, July 16th in the Convention Center and will feature various events with affordable buy-ins.
“The Summer Showdown will include various buy-ins that are tailored to all levels of players,” said Bruce Dixon, Director of Poker for Mohegan Sun. “We are coming off our largest and most successful tournament, the PokerStars.net North American Tour (NAPT) and we look to sustain that momentum.”
This year’s Summer Showdown begins with $250.00 No-Limit Hold’ Em event on Friday, July 16th, followed by, a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’ Em event on Saturday, July 17th. Various Hold’ Em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven Card Stud and Bounty tournaments will also be held on July 18th and 19th.
Weekly Satellite Qualifying Tournaments for Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown Poker Tournament begin on Tuesday, July 6th and run throughout the month of July until the tournaments kick off on July 16th. For a complete schedule of qualifying rounds as well as tournament information, visit mohegansun.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Jun 7, 2010 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on August 6th. Tickets go on sale June 12th
Multi-platinum Pop Rock group Barenaked Ladies have announced dates for a summer tour, which will be playing Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, August 6th at 8:00pm with special guests Ben Kweller and Angel Taylor.
Tickets are $33.00 and go on sale Saturday, June 12th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto 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, June 13th, subject to availability.
Released on March 30th, All In Good Time, the band’s most recent studio effort, was recorded with the band’s longtime producer Michael Phillip Wojewoda and mixed by Bob Clearmountain (Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, David Bowie). It’s the 11th studio album from this Canadian institution and their first as a four-piece. Fourteen bold and adventurous new tracks find Ed Robertson (guitar/vocals), Jim Creeggan (bass/vocals), Kevin Hearn (keyboard/guitar/vocals) and Tyler Stewart (drums/vocals) exploring a very creative and fertile phase of their careers.
Over the course of the past twenty-one years, Barenaked Ladies have racked up eight Juno Awards and multiple Grammy nominations, sold more than 14 million albums worldwide, written a plethora of hit singles (including “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “If I Had $1000000”) and amassed an international fanbase whose members number in the millions. The band also wrote and recorded the theme song to the hit CBS television series, The Big Bang Theory.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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 3, 2010 | Breaking News, Gaming
On July 1st, multi-table poker tournament and daily cash game participants will be entered into a top player program
On July 1st, the battle to become Mohegan Sun Poker’s Player of the Year begins. The promotion, exclusive to Player’s Club members, will have tournament and cash game poker players bluffing, calling and raising their way to the top of the leader board each month.
In order to claim this top honor, players who participate in Mohegan Sun daily poker tournaments (major and special tournaments not included) will receive 1 promotional point for their participation in each tournament. The player who accumulates the most promotional points and the cash game player who accumulates the most hours from July 1st through December 31st will be awarded Mohegan Sun’s Poker Player of the Year. Players can climb the leader board monthly by placing on final tables. The following promotional points will be awarded for top ten finishes:
- 1st = 15 Points
- 2nd = 9 Points
- 3rd = 8 Points
- 4th = 7 Points
- 5th = 6 Points
- 6th = 5 Points
- 7th = 4 Points
- 8th = 3 Points
- 9th = 2 Points
- 10th = 1 Point
Mohegan Sun’s Player of the Year will receive luxurious overnight accommodations at Mohegan Sun, a complimentary seat into a poker tournament and additional prizes.
Cash players will earn hours towards the promotion, each hour will have players on their way to Player of the Year.
On the way to the top, Mohegan Sun will also award Player of the Month. Each month the player who accumulates the most promotional points in tournaments and the most hours played in cash games will be named the players of the month. The winners will each receive a $75.00 comp to one of Mohegan Sun’s restaurants. Player of the Month promotional points and hours will be accrued beginning the first of the month and ending the last day of the month.
Tournament points and cash hours may not be combined. Ties will be determined by the total number of events played during the promotional month, year or quarter. For a complete schedule of daily poker tournaments, please visit mohegansun.com/playing/poker.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Jun 2, 2010 | Entertainment
Matchbox Twenty’s front man performs a rare series of stripped-down dates to benefit the Sidewalk Angels Foundation
Singer/songwriter Rob Thomas has announced plans for a very special summer tour. The dates benefits the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Thomas and his wife Marisol to work hand-in-hand with charities across America to address social issues for humans and animals alike. Thomas will be performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $40.00 and go on sale Friday, June 4th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto 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 5th, subject to availability.
The “Sidewalk Angels Foundation – Summer 2010 Tour” offers a rare and exciting opportunity to catch the multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar performing as a trio in more intimate settings than usual, playing a career-spanning set. “It’s a chance for me, as a songwriter, to really highlight lyric and melody and to create different versions of songs that I’ve been playing for years,” says Thomas. “We’ll be doing my solo stuff, Matchbox Twenty songs and covers. It will be a real ‘Storytellers’ kind of vibe.”
Rob Thomas is one of the most distinctive vocalists and accomplished songwriters in contemporary music, garnering a string of accolades – both for his work as lead singer and primary composer with Matchbox Twenty as well as for his solo work and collaborations with other artists. In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame presented Thomas with its first-ever “Starlight Award” – created to recognize a songwriter in the early years of his or her career that has already made a lasting impact. He has won numerous BMI and ASCAP Awards, and has earned the “Songwriter of the Year” crown from both Billboard and BMI, two years in a row.
Thomas has written and performed a remarkable string of hits, including Matchbox Twenty’s #1-charting “Push,” “3AM,” “If You’re Gone,” “Bent,” “Disease” and “Unwell,” plus such favorites as “Real World,” “Back 2 Good,” “Mad Season” and “Bright Lights.” His smash collaboration with Santana, the Thomas-penned “Smooth,” earned Rob three Grammy Awards and ranks #1 on Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Rock Songs chart and #2 on the magazine’s Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs. He has also worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony and Bernie Taupin. Combining all of his projects, Thomas has contributed to sales of more than 80 million records.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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 2, 2010 | Breaking News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan Sun’s getaway package and room add-ons provide the perfect respite and relaxation
Looking for a quick getaway that will have you sitting back, relaxing and recharging your batteries? Look no further and treat yourself to an overnight stay for two complete with a fifty-minute spa treatment and breakfast with Mohegan Sun’s Welcome Wellness package.
Mohegan Sun introduces the Welcome Wellness package, a mini retreat equipped with a spa treatment and gourmet breakfast. Check in for a night at Mohegan Sun’s plush hotel and you’ll also receive:
– A choice of a fifty-minute Swedish massage or facial at the Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun
– A breakfast for two at Todd English’s Tuscany
Welcome Wellness starts at $135.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Mention code PTWEL when booking.
To book, call 1.888.777.7922 or visit mohegansun.com/special-packages for more information. Restrictions may apply to all packages. Pricing is based on a one-night stay and double occupancy. Gratuity is not included. Packages are based on availability.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Jun 1, 2010 | Special Events
Official after party hosted by some of the members of the Backstreet Boys following their performance on June 15th at Mohegan Sun
The Backstreet Boys keep the party going with their official after party in Ultra 88 Night Club following their performance on Tuesday, June 15th in Mohegan Sun Arena. The party starts at 9:00pm, and appearances by some members of the Backstreet Boys will take place after their show in Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Tuesday, June 8th at noon at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Tickets can be purchased over the phone through the Mohegan Sun Box Office at 860.862.8499 or in-person at a ticket window. Tickets purchased after Monday, June 14th at 8:00pm must be purchased through Ultra 88 directly. To purchase tickets after June 14th at 8:00pm or for VIP Table reservations with bottle service, please call 860.862.7042. Ticket purchasers and attendees of the event must be 21 or older.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Jun 1, 2010 | Breaking News, Special Events
Connecticut celebrities compete to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving at Mohegan Sun on October 1st
Mohegan Sun is proud to present the second annual ‘MADD About Dancing’ competition in the Uncas Ballroom on Friday, October 1st. Ten Connecticut celebrities will burn up the dance floor with a variety of dancing styles including the Tango, Rumba, Waltz and Swing. This is the second year Mohegan Sun has teamed up with WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studios to host a night filled with fun, entertainment and competition as attendees raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). A special guest performance will also be announced at a later date.
Doors to the Uncas Ballroom will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner memorabilia, as well as autographed guitars from famed musicians among other items before the celebrities take the stage at 8:00pm with their professional dance partners.
The group of celebrities includes: Veronica Ballestrini, local Country artist; Reischea Canidate, on-air personality at ESPN; Mike DiMauro, Assistant Sports Editor and Columnist for the New London Day; Mark Dixon, Meteorologist at WFSB; Dave Elder, Program Director and Afternoon Host; Desiree Fontaine, Co-Host of Connecticut Style; Charles Jaskiewicz Norwich Board of Education member; Miss Connecticut 2010; Cathy Poulin, Director of Public Relations for Bob’s Discount Furniture; and Bram Weinstein on-air personality, at ESPN.
For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studios and will perform two short routines. Female celebrities will perform the Tango and Rumba, while male celebrities will try their hand at the Waltz and Swing.
Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They go on sale to the public on Tuesday, June 1st and are available at the following locations: all participating Arthur Murray Dance Studios, the MADD state office in East Haven, the WCTY building in Norwich and at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/special-events.html
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 most 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. Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
May 27, 2010 | Breaking News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan Sun is making it easier for everyone to live like a VIP with the Suitest Offer. New and improved, guests can now upgrade their room reservation to a luxurious one-bedroom Cove Suite for the lowest available published nightly rate when they book at least two weeks in advance.
By planning ahead, guests can take advantage of the finest accommodations Mohegan Sun has to offer at an amazingly-reduced price. Mohegan Sun’s Cove Suites are over 800 square feet and feature a bedroom, separate living area with sofa bed, refreshment center and one and a half bathrooms. The master bath features a separate bathtub and large shower, for the ultimate in pampering.
To take advantage of this offer, please call reservations at 1.888.777.7922 and mention code TADV09.
If a standard room is plenty of space, Mohegan Sun’s Reserve Early and Save program also rewards guests who book ahead with $50.00 off the nightly rate of any standard room when making a reservation at least two weeks in advance. To book with the Reserve Early and Save program, please call reservations at 1.888.777.7922 and mention code TADV09.
Full payment is required at the time of booking and offers are non-refundable. Other restrictions may apply. Offers are valid Sunday through Thursday and not valid on packages. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/special-packages.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
May 27, 2010 | General News, Special Events
Edyta Śliwińska and Alec Mazo of Dancing With The Stars with special guest Aiden Turner will participate in a free live performance & signing on June 23rd
The Shops at Mohegan Sun will be presenting a very special Reality Check with Edyta Śliwińska and Alec Mazo of Dancing With The Stars with special guest Aiden Turner. This live event at Mohegan Sun will be taking place on Wednesday, June 23rd with a performance at 7:00pm followed by a signing event. This free and exclusive event will take place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Presented by The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event that brings the best and brightest stars from the reality TV world to Mohegan Sun. Reality Check events provide fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars with engaging, live exhibitions in The Shops at Mohegan Sun followed by intimate signing events. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check.
Edyta Śliwińska is a professional dancer born in Poland. She is the only dancer to appear on all ten seasons of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. She has teamed with celebrities Evander Holyfield, George Hamilton, Joey Lawrence, Jeffrey Ross and most recently Aiden Turner. Paired with NFL superstar Jason Taylor in season six, Śliwińska had her best finish to date, as her and Taylor finished in 2nd place. Śliwińska is a five-time U.S. National finalist and is married to fellow Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Alec Mazo.
Alec Mazo, born in Russia, is best known for being the winner of the first season of Dancing With The Stars with partner Kelly Monaco. He has also been a part of the Dancing With The Stars tour and is featured in a section of the new Dancing With The Stars fitness book. Alec has been in the movies Dance With Me and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and has also appeared in the hit NBC series, Heroes. He and wife Edyta have produced instructional DVDs including Fitness with the Pros and Dancing like the Pros.
Aiden Turner was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, just outside of London, England. He was discovered by a modeling agency upon returning to London after an exotic vacation that took him to destinations across the globe. He then studied acting at the Method Studio Covent Garden in London that led to numerous commercial and television castings both abroad and within the United States. He was cast in the ABC daytime television drama All My Children in which he starred from 2002 – 2009, playing the role ‘Aidan Devane,’ a character created specifically for him. In 2003, Aiden was nominated for “Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series” at the 30th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
May 26, 2010 | Breaking News, Gaming
On June 26th, Player’s Club members will have a chance to earn Double Points and Cash
June 21st marks the first day of summer and what better way to spark the season than with a chance to rake in Double Points and instant Cash. The promotions, exclusive to Player’s Club members will reward guests from 6:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, June 26th.
Early birds can get a jump-start on the action and take advantage of Mohegan Sun’s Double Points Player’s Club promotion from 6:00am to noon. Guests playing their favorite slot machines will double their point earnings on any slot, any limit. Player’s Club members can simply insert their card in their favorite slot machines and earn double points by playing.
The fun continues as guests who insert their card and play their favorite slot machines will have a chance to win instant Cash with the $100,000 Under The Sun Giveaway. From 1:00pm to 5:00pm, hourly drawings will award players Cash prizes equaling up to $15,000 in Cash. The action doesn’t stop there. At 6:00pm, the final drawing will have players taking home a share of $25,000 in Cash. Ten winners will be awarded each hour.
Guests must be present to win and will have one hour to claim their prize at any Player’s Club booth. Winners’ names will be announced throughout the property and will also be displayed on all property screens.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be a valid Player’s Club member. Membership is free. Simply stop by any Player’s Club booth to sign up. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
