Nov 19, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale this Tuesday, November 23rd
Get ready for a night of non-stop action when WWE makes its highly anticipated return to Mohegan Sun with Friday Night Smackdown Live for the first time in nearly three years. The night kicks off at 7:45pm on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $125, $100, $70, $50, $40, $30, and $20 and go on sale Tuesday, November 23rd at 10:00am through ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Wednesday, November 24th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
The first main event will feature Drew McIntyre and The New Day’s Kofi Kingston & King Woods vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos. Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair will go head-to-head for the SmackDown Women’s Championship title to round out the double main event.
More of your favorite SmackDown Superstars will make an appearance including Jeff Hardy, Naomi, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sheamus, Shayna Bayzler, Cesaro, and many more! Card is subject to change.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Nov 16, 2021 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Dining and retail specials offered Thursday, November 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 16, 2021) – Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, November 25th and guests are invited to indulge in various can’t miss specials and deals at Mohegan Sun. TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Hash House a Go Go, and other popular dining options are ready to let you leave the kitchen behind and make your Thanksgiving plans with Mohegan Sun!
The all-new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge gets the party started with a prix fixe meal of juicy roasted turkey with gochujang glaze and garlic pepper gravy, mushroom & ginger stuffing, butternut squash & asparagus dumplings, cranberry beurre blanc, and a mixed vegetable tempura with sesame honey sauce. Dessert is an Apple Miso Pie with Ginger Ice Cream. TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is open on Thanksgiving from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
The Thanksgiving meal at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with a tasty Bruschetta of grilled sourdough, whipped ricotta cheese, grilled eggplant, crispy baby artichokes, golden raisin, roasted butternut squash and agrodolce. The entrée is your choice of either garganelli bolognese or a 10 oz. pan-seared duck breast served with parmesan polenta, roasted root vegetables, wild mushrooms and a chianti demi glaze.
Dessert is decadent caramel apple crème brûlée. BALLO Italian Restaurant is open Thanksgiving Day from 3:00pm – 10:00pm.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving a three-course meal that starts with a colossal quinoa beet salad composed of goat cheese, shaved Brussels sprouts, and pomegranate dressing. The main course features a roasted turkey breast parmentier, turkey jus, sweet & sour cranberries, green bean casserole and stuffing. Dessert is refreshing banana chocolate bread pudding with coffee ice cream.
Over at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, families can start with a hearty Thanksgiving chowder full of turkey, mixed vegetables, potatoes, and dried cranberries. Dinner is a classic turkey dinner served with succulent roasted turkey, haricot verts, stuffing, gravy, smashed red bliss potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Dessert is a delicious banana chocolate bread pudding with coffee ice cream.
Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House also has great selections for a Thanksgiving meal. Turkey sliders are served full of house-roasted turkey, cheddar cheese, horseradish and cranberry sauce on a brioche bun. A traditional roasted turkey dinner served with roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, sautéed peas, green beans, carrots, cauliflower and apple stuffing is available for those who want to feel like they are at home. Dessert is a delightful chocolate bourbon pecan pie with whipped cream, bourbon caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Todd English’s Tuscany is offering a prix fixe menu of delightful Thanksgiving options as well. The first course features a flavor packed wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad, candied walnuts, pomegranate reduction, arugula and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course is a sage-brined turkey, sausage potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, sweet potato with pecan crumble, bacon dijon brussels sprouts, grappa cranberry sauce and giblet gravy.
Guests can close out this great meal with a pecan bread pudding with vanilla gelato for dessert. Todd English’s Tuscany is open Thanksgiving day from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.
Guests can also find specials to being thankful for at Hash House A Go Go. You can enjoy a roasted turkey dinner with house-roasted turkey topped with a rich turkey gravy with cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. For the savory pie lovers, a rosemary black pepper crust big o’ turkey pot pie filled with roasted turkey, shaved sweet corn, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, red potatoes and bubbling pan gravy is available to cure all of your Thanksgiving cravings.
Those who love seafood can stop by Jasper White’s Summer Shack and enjoy a non-traditional Thanksgiving feast. The Summer Shack Clambake is full of lobster, clams, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, chorizo and an egg. Visit the Skyrise Food Court location and enjoy a roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry mayo sandwich with gravy dip. Fall themed cookie boxes are also available.
Guests can also find Thanksgiving retail specials from Kids Quest and Pasta Vita. Those who purchase a Kids Quest $50 gift card receive $10 in bonus play to use at Kids Quest on a later date. Guests who purchase a $100 gift card will receive $25 in bonus play. These gift card offers are available while supplies last! Kids Quest and Cyber Quest have extended hours during the week of Thanksgiving. Pasta Vita’s special Thanksgiving Day catering menu is available HERE for the perfect take-home option this holiday.
Guests who want to ring in the Thanksgiving holiday can head to Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock for their Thanksgiving Eve live DJ dance Party taking place Wednesday, November 24th from 8:00pm – 1:00am.
To learn more on Mohegan Sun’s Thanksgiving offerings, visit our 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 15, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 19th
Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the Rock and Roll era,” Chicago – the legendary Rock and Roll band with horns – returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Tickets are $76, $46 and $36 and go on sale Friday, November 19th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 20th subject to availability.
Chicago is the highest-charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time, and the first American Rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago’s first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014, and the legendary group was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Chicago recently received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. A special award ceremony and tribute concert celebrating the honorees was held in 2020.
Robert Lamm and James Pankow became inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as, “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Make Me Smile,” and many others.
The International Trombone Association presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to James Pankow. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes people who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the trombone profession over a long career.
Chicago’s other lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Record sales top the 100 million mark and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, 11 No. 1 singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of 37 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.
From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, Chicago’s concerts are celebrations, and 2022 will mark the band’s 55th consecutive year of touring.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Nov 13, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment
***MEDIA ALERT***
Due to the unexpected death of Chris and Deanna Daughtry’s daughter, Daughtry’s performance at Mohegan Sun Arena that was scheduled for Sunday, November 14, 2021 has been postponed to a TBD date. Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.
The entire Mohegan Sun family extends its deepest condolences to Chris Daughtry and his family.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Arena and other events at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
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Nov 3, 2021 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
The iconic Rock group performs at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 28th at 3:00pm and 8:00pm
Multi-platinum, progressive Rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will bring its highly-anticipated Winter Tour back for 2021 to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 28th. In commemoration of the three-time platinum album’s anniversary, TSO will offer concert tickets for $25 for 25 hours only on Thursday, November 4th at 9:00am through Friday, November 5th at 10:00am.
Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
This year’s long-awaited tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group’s landmark album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, which launched the group to superstardom and spawned the bring-the-whole-family Rock holiday concert tradition that has played to more than 17 million fans nationwide.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Oct 29, 2021 | General News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tickets to the full weekend of events, including the popular Celebrity Chef Dine Around, are on sale now through Ticketmaster and Mohegan Sun’s Box Office
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 29, 2021) – The 18th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) is back at Mohegan Sun! Beginning Friday, January 28th, wine connoisseurs and foodies alike can sip and sample their way through an unlimited array of vintages and specialty foods, all while celebrating the return of popular events such as the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, and more. Capping off the weekend will be the return of the Sunday Brunch, Mohegan Sun Wine & Food Fest has an event fit for everyone’s palate!
Tickets to all SWFF events are available for a limited time pre-sale opportunity now through Monday November 29th. The public on sale will begin Tuesday, November 30th via Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Whiskeys of the World presented by Beam Suntory, Inc.
Get the weekend started early and warm your palate during the Whiskeys of the World Tasting in the Earth Ballroom. Guests can mix and mingle while getting a taste of the finest selection of whiskeys paired with bites from their geographic origin. Featuring products from Japan, Ireland, Scotland and down home here in Kentucky, there is a whiskey for you!
The Whiskeys of the World Tasting presented by Beam Suntory, Inc. takes place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, January 28th. Pre-Sale tickets are $90.00. Tickets are $100.00 in advance of the event, or $125.00 on the day of the event.
Grand Tasting Preview
Guests can get a sneak peek at the Grand Tasting, one of Sun Wine & Food Fest’s signature showcases. This preview is held at the Earth Expo Center, and guests can sample a variety of wine, beer, and spirits while pairing their favorites with delectable dishes from some of the region’s top restaurants. The Grand Tasting Preview is your opportunity to experience an exclusive preview of the main event while getting a glimpse of how celebrity chefs show off their culinary skills.
On Friday, January 28th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm the Grand Tasting Preview will take place. Tickets are available for pre-sale for $50.00. Ticket prices are $75.00 in advance and $80.00 at the door. Tickets for designated drivers cost $25.00.
Grand Tasting
Sun Wine & Food Fest’s main event will boast more than 1,000 different types of wine, beer, and spirits for guests to sample inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo! Foodies can also purchase signature dishes and small bites from some of the region’s top restaurants, and the main culinary stage hosts a full day of celebrity chef demos from the likes of Aarón Sánchez, Robert Irvine, Nyesha Arrington and more!
The Grand Tasting is Saturday, January 29th and has a VIP hour from Noon to 1:00pm, with General Admission from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Pre-Sale tickets can be purchased for $100.00. Tickets are $125.00 for regular admission and $135.00 on the day of the event. Designated driver tickets are available for $25.00.
Vintage Cru
During Vintage Cru in the Earth Ballroom, taste the “best-of-the-best” vintages and meet with the winemakers one-on-one. Wine can be purchased and shipped to your home. In addition, guests can obtain a $50.00 iGourmet gift card!
Vintage Cru is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, January 29th. Pre-sale tickets for the Vintage Cru event are $140.00. Tickets after November 29th are $150.00, or 165.00 at the door.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
Join Mohegan Sun at the signature walk-around event in the Uncas Ballroom and watch the masters at work when over 20 celebrity chefs personally dish out a signature food item paired with a wine, beer or spirit. Dance into the night with music provided by DJ Irie.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around is from 8:00pm to 10:30pm on Saturday, January 29th. Pre-Sale tickets are $225.00. Tickets can also be purchased during the public on-sale at $250.00, or $275.00 the day of the event.
Champagne Brunch
Join Mohegan Sun’s state of the art lounge novelle for Champagne Brunch to wrap up the Sun Wine & Food Fest Weekend! Pre-sale tickets are $75.00; on-sale prices are $90.00 or $100.00 on the day-of. End your weekend with a delightful brunch and tasty specialty beverages while Professional Football Conference Championships are airing in novelle. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.
Champagne Brunch is from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday, January 30th. Pre-Sale tickets are $75.00. Tickets can be purchased during the public on-sale for $90.00 or $100.00 on the day-of the event.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! For the full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events, 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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Oct 26, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mohegan Sun’s blow-out weekend kicked-off on Thursday, October 21st when Pop Superstar Harry Styles played to a rousing sell-out Mohegan Sun Arena crowd. This was followed Friday evening by Country superstar, Blake Shelton – who also rocked to a sell-out Arena crowd. Saturday was capped off by another incredible performance by Styles, and a star-studded VIP affair inside the new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 25, 2021) – The stars came out to Mohegan Sun as a special
25th Anniversary weekend wrapped up on Saturday, October 23rd. Harry Styles put on an incredible performances in the award-winning 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena on both October 21st and October 23rd, and Blake Shelton also brought the house down on Friday, October 22nd. Run DMC played an epic first-time performance in the legendary 325-seat Wolf Den as well, which was Mohegan Sun’s very first music venue that opened in 1996. A late night VIP 25th Anniversary After-party occurred in the new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge following the Harry Styles concert on Saturday, which saw the likes of Mario Lopez, Serena & Joe from ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, Melissa & Joe Gorga, recording artist Teyana Taylor and many more walk a special Red Carpet before entering the TAO After-party.
*To view and download a photo gallery from the full weekend of events, please visit mohegansun.com/PR25
The 25th Anniversary celebration inside TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge also hosted a special
performance by Madison Beer and was DJ’d by the popular DJ Ruckus. Other celebrity guests included Jason Tartick from The Bachelorette and Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania of Bravo’s Real Housewives of NJ.
The performances inside Mohegan Sun Arena set the tone for what was one of the most exciting and star-studded weekends in Mohegan Sun’s history. The October 21st Harry Styles show was the first time Styles played Mohegan Sun as a solo artist and RUN DMC’s Wolf Den concert was the first time this legendary hip-hop group played at Mohegan Sun. In 2016, LL Cool J also played the Wolf Den as part of Mohegan Sun’s 20th Anniversary.
Since Mohegan Sun Arena launched in 2001, it has hosted more than 13.5 million guests and has hosted various historic events, including Michael Jordan playing with the Wizards in a pre-season game in the fall of 2001
, and the Fight of the Century, where on May 18th, 2002, Micky Ward defeated the late Arturo Gatti in the first battle of what would be an all-time boxing trilogy.
During Mohegan Sun’s 25-year history as the East Coast’s premier integrated resort destination, the resort has grossed more than $27 billion and attracted 9 million guests per year. The latest additions to Mohegan Sun include a world-class dining experience at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, located in the Sky Tower Lobby, and the all-new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook at Bow & Arrow Sportsbar! Online casino games just recently launched as well through MoheganSunCasino.com (+ iOS and Android apps) in mid-October. Sports wagering, both at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on-site at Bow & Arrow Sportsbar, and online through a partnership with America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel, also launched this fall.
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning online TV series returned this month as well, (BackofHouse.TV) giving viewers a glimpse behind the scenes of the historic opening of Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, how Mohegan Sun Arena pulled off the massive NCAA “Bubbleville,” Basketball tournament in the fall of 2020 and more.
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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Oct 22, 2021 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News
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Mohegan Sun also notches #2 finish for “Best Player’s Club (Momentum)” and a #3 finish for “Best Casino outside of Las Vegas”
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 22, 2021) – Mohegan Sun is proud to announce another significant accolade from the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. For the fourth year running, MGE’s flagship property Mohegan Sun, the East Coast’s premier integrated resort destination, was voted “Best Casino Hotel,” in the USA Today10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving the number one spot in the category, along with top rankings in “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Player’s Club” for its Momentum Rewards Program.
Nominees for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards were chosen by a panel of experts that included editors from both USA Today and 10Best.com, as well as relevant expert contributors. This year’s nominees included some of the most well-known casinos and resorts in the United States. Over a four-week period, readers voted on their favorite choices in each category.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be named ‘Best Casino Hotel’ for the fourth year in a row by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “At Mohegan Sun, we take pride in offering guests world-class levels of service while being home to an incredibly vast range of unique amenities and experiences, all under one roof. We feel these awards are a testament to our exceptional team members, and we will continue to provide unmatched service and experiences to our visitors and loyal fans in 2021 and beyond.”
Mohegan Sun’s parent company, MGE, was also once again recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2021. Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best-in-State Employers based on an independent survey of approximately 80,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people in their U.S. operations. The surveys were administered using a series of online panels and provide a representative sample of the U.S. workforce.
The latest additions to Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most impressive casino and entertainment destinations on the East Coast, include a world-class dining experience at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge located in the Sky Tower Lobby, and the all-new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook at Bow & Arrow Sportsbar! Online casino games just recently launched as well through MoheganSunCasino.com (+ iOS and Android apps) in mid-October.
ABOUT 10BEST.COM
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. The core of the site’s uniqueness is its team of local travel experts: a well-traveled and well-educated group who are not only experts in their fields – and their cities – but discriminating in their tastes. These local experts live in the city they write about so the content is constantly updated. 10Best.com averages 5 million visitors per month. It was acquired by USA TODAY in January of 2013.
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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Oct 21, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 22nd at 10:00am
Country singer and songwriter Lee Brice is performing at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
Tickets are $39 & $29 and go on sale Friday, October 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, October 23rd, subject to availability.
Ten years after the release of his first album, music listeners likely think they have a good idea about who Lee Brice is based on his nine No. 1 singles and seven CMA Award nominations. But with his 2020 album Hey World, people are likely hearing Brice differently. Singing next to smoky vocalist Carly Pearce on the No. 1 single “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” the power and range in his voice comes in loud and clear. In the follow-up No. 1 hit, “One Of Them Girls,” he attacks the subject matter with bite and swagger. It’s still sensitive, but it’s imbued with an undeniable playfulness and a commanding drive.
There are already plenty of people on board the Lee Brice express. He has amassed more than 2.3 billion career on-demand streams, more than 3.2 billion Pandora Radio plays, and more than 450 million YouTube views.
That mirrors the reception he received among his peers in Nashville’s creative class after moving to Music City from South Carolina in 2002. Before he earned his recording deal with Curb Records, he signed a publishing contract that had him writing songs for some of Nashville’s best. He penned Garth Brooks’ “More Than A Memory,” the first single to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Country chart in 2007. Brice authored Tim McGraw’s “Still” and Eli Young Band’s first No. 1, “Crazy Girl.” He also racked up recordings with Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, and Jerrod Niemann.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Oct 20, 2021 | Boxing, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Bellator MMA Bantamweight Champ Sergio Pettis to defend his crown for the first time in an international showdown
It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Bellator MMA rings in the holiday season with Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Sergio “The Phenom” Pettis (21-5) defending his belt for the first time in an international clash against former Bellator 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN champion Kyoji “The Typhoon” Horiguchi (29-3) at Bellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 3rd.
Tickets are $195.00, $100.00, $75.00 and $50.00 and go on sale Friday, October 22nd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Two additional action-packed preliminary matchups have also been announced with a featherweight feature between Hawaii’s Keoni Diggs (9-1) and John “Platano” de Jesus (14-9), as well as a bantamweight battle between “Gentleman” Josh Hill (20-4) and Jared “Psycho” Scoggins (10-1).
SHOWTIME will televise the main card live from Mohegan Sun Arena at 10:00pm. Additionally, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the Bellator MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7:00pm.
“It’s always a special event when you have a champion versus champion fight,” said BELLATOR President Scott Coker. “I’m excited to have Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi competing for the BELLATOR World Championship on Dec. 3. Having a strong working relationship with RIZIN has led to many strong fights between our promotions and I foresee this continuing as we look ahead to 2022.”
Pettis captured the Bellator bantamweight crown this past May at Mohegan Sun Arena by outpointing former champion Juan Archuleta in a fast-paced contest at Bellator 258. The younger brother of former UFC champion Anthony Pettis will make his fourth consecutive Bellator MMA appearance and third straight at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, the 31-year-old Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, two-promotion champion in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-Bellator champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his Bellator title in November 2019. He now looks to reclaim his belt at Bellator 272.
Additional bouts for Bellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi will be announced in the coming weeks.
BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHI MAIN CARD:
Friday, Dec. 3 – live on SHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET/PT
Bantamweight World Title Bout: Champion-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)
BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHI PRELIMINARY CARD:
Friday, Dec. 3 – live on SHOWTIME
7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Bantamweight Bout: Josh Hill (20-4) vs. Jared Scoggins (10-1)
Featherweight bout: Keoni Diggs (9-1) vs. John de Jesus (14-9)
*Card subject to change.
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.
About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, and also offers SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND and FLIX ON DEMAND®, and the network’s authentication service SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, operates the stand-alone streaming service SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®. For more information, go to www.SHO.com.
About Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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