Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
The popular speakeasy style venue reopens as a new luxury lounge concept – featuring live music, a craft cocktail menu, delicious small plates, live table game action and more
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2020) – novelle, Mohegan Sun’s high-end lounge located in Casino of the Sky, returns this Thursday, October 15th at 1:00pm. The venue reopens with a rebrand, and will now feature live music entertainment every weekend and expanded gaming offerings. Delicious small plates, the perfect craft cocktail menu, world-class private party options, gaming action and more will also be featured in the luxury lounge, novelle. novelle will have full safety precautions implemented upon reopening as well, which includes capacity limits, distancing and plexiglass dividers on table games.
Gaming at novelle will be available 24-7, with unique food and bar service offered Thursday through Monday. The exciting return of novelle also brings a regular lineup of live music, beginning with talented singer and guitarist based out of New London, CT, Tony Marshall at 7:30pm on Friday, October 16th. Live music will be featured in novelle every Friday and Saturday. For the current entertainment calendar, visit novellemohegan.com
The 15,000 square-foot novelle is also home to four exceptional private salons surrounding the live music floor, ready to accommodate celebrations and group outings of all types. These rooms will be able to accommodate up to 32 people and come equipped with a private bar, private blackjack with customizable betting options, personal catering and more.
The dining menu in novelle has also been updated to feature a range of enticing small plate options. For drinks, highlights will include the Darcy Martini (Grey Goose, Lime Juice, Muddled Strawberry & Basil, Prosecco) and the Bramble Bourbon Smash (Angel’s Envy, Lemon Juice, Honey Water, Muddled Blackberries & Sage) and plenty more, with new specials to come. And some of novelle’s new small plates that are sure to be a hit include the likes of: House Kettle Chips with Sea Salt, House Made Ranch, Benton’s Bacon and Scallion; Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail; a Charcuterie Board with assorted Cured Meats, Artisanal Cheeses, Red Wine Poached Pears and Bourbon Candied Walnuts; Sweet Heat Chicken & Waffles with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, an Aged Cheddar & Bacon Waffle with Spicy Maple Syrup; Steak Frites with House Cut Fries, Garlic Confit and Baby Arugula; novelle Vegan Torchio with Torchio Pasta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Garlic and White Wine. For novelle’s full menus, click HERE.
One of the most unique and exciting features of novelle is the array of gaming experiences that are possible for guests. The lounge will now be home to nine blackjack tables, four Midi Baccarat tables, two craps tables, and one roulette table. Seating will distanced as well and players will be able to take advantage of accelerated + complimentary drink services.
As noted further above, novelle will be open daily for gaming and bar service, with food service joining the mix Thursday – Sunday, and other select evenings like big sporting events on Monday night, and other evenings.
Thursday dining hours will be from 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday dining hours will be from 5:00pm – Midnight. Sunday and Monday evening dining hours will be 5:00pm – 11:00pm.
Guests can visit mohegansun.com/poi/dining/novelle.html or call 1.860.861.5994 to stay up-to-date on all things novelle.
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 14, 2020 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s award-winning digital TV series “Back of House” returns tonight at 8:00pm with new episodes filmed both before and after the onset of COVID-19.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, October 14th at 8:00pm EST (and airing every Wednesday night through November 18th, with the exception of November 4th) on BackofHouse.tv
IN DETAIL: After receiving top international hospitality awards in 2019, Mohegan Sun launches season four of the hit series, “Back of House” tonight at 8:00pm on BackofHouse.tv. Season four follows the professional lives of 10 Mohegan Sun employees, providing viewers with an in-depth glimpse at the world of resort hospitality and operations. This season is partially filmed pre-pandemic, and goes behind the scenes to uncover the challenges and rewards of hosting New Year’s Eve 2020, as well as holiday galas and the building of a towering gingerbread house. After the onset of COVID-19, the series shows the diligent steps and hard work taken by leadership and team members to close and then safely reopen one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in the United States after its three-month closure due to the pandemic.
Tune-in and WIN
To celebrate the fourth season premiere, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host weekly contests following episode airings where winners can visit Mohegan Sun and catch the “Back of House” cast in action. Viewers will be eligible to enter via backofhouse.tv for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Mohegan Sun, as well as a grand-prize giveaway choice between a $250 gift card or an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Winners will be drawn on Fridays at 11:00am EST.
Episode 1: A New Beginning
Due to the pandemic, Mohegan Sun must close its doors for the first time ever. Watch as this 24/7, 365 day a year operation shifts gears to help its local community and its own employees, while they simultaneously attempt to understand life during quarantine. Given the greenlight to reopen, Jeff, Mary and Dan lead team members, working relentlessly to figure out how to reopen one of the largest travel destinations in the US. Ensuring the safety of both the guests and staff is paramount. They must find a way.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv.
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 8, 2020 | Employment, General News, Special Events
MADD is also set to host their 12th annual charity event on
October 23rd & 24th
Vets Rock, Mohegan Sun’s annual celebration and career fair dedicated
to active duty military, veterans and reserves, returns to the Earth Expo & Convention Center on Friday, November 6th. Kicking off at Noon with extra safety and distancing measures, special services will be provided from over 50 veteran service organizations, including Vets Rock staples like Save-A-Suit and virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes. Additionally, guests can access a free flu shot clinic administered by Yale New Haven Health. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) also returns to Mohegan Sun to host a silent auction later this month, with a touch-free experience.
Save-A-Suit, an organization who provides professional business attire and other resources to help support the transition from military life to a civilian career, will be at Vets Rock outfitting veterans, active military members and reserves on-site until 6:00pm. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a new ship-to-home experience. After an in-person “style appointment” at Vets Rock, Save-A-Suit will curate an outfit and ship it straight to the guest’s home at a later date. Save-A-Suit will also be offering virtual workshop opportunities focused on professional and personal development. Donations are appreciated and will be accepted at the event, as Save-A-Suit has seen a fourfold increase in need due to the pandemic.
Vets Rock guests can also partake in incredible virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes, an organization dedicated to connecting veterans, active duty military members, reserves and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. Hiring Our Heroes will have a booth where guests can receive information about virtual services, including job fairs and workshops. Pre-registration is encouraged to participate in the career fair and required to guarantee participation in Save-A-Suit. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/vets-rock-2020.html
Veterans, active military members and reserves can enjoy 15% off at Godiva and 10% off at Galina’s the day of the Vets Rock event and on Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11th). As a thank you to our troops, both past and present, Mohegan Sun regularly offers a military discount at more than 40 shops and dining locations across property to anyone with a non-expired military ID, including active duty, veterans and military dependents. For a list of open locations and amenities, as well as Mohegan Sun’s comprehensive health and safety plan, visit mohegansun.com/updates.
*Please note that this year’s Vets Rock will not feature an opening ceremony or evening concert. The total number of vendors in Earth Expo & Convention Center will also be slightly limited. Booths and breakouts like Save-a-Suit will feature appropriate spacing as well.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host their 12th annual charity event via a silent auction on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun near the Box Office. This year’s touch-free auction experience will allow guests to view items in-person and bid on their favorites online from Noon to 10:00pm on both days. Auction items feature sports memorabilia and include a commemorative plaque containing a photo of professional football player Tom Brady and replicas of his championship rings. Autographed items will also be offered – including commemorative photos of the late Eddie Van Halen and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and a Squier Bullet Stratocaster guitar signed by Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine. For more information about the MADD auction, 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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Oct 7, 2020 | Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
The East Coast’s Leading Resort to Premiere Season 4 of its Revealing, Award-Winning Digital Series “Back of House,” Starting October 14
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 7, 2020) – After receiving top international hospitality awards in 2020, Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resort destinations, today announced the launch of “Back of House Season 4: A Fun and Revealing Digital Series.” On the heels of previous seasons’ successes, the fourth season of “Back of House” will feature five all-new weekly episodes on backofhouse.tv, providing fans a look into the ups-and-downs of operating a world-class entertainment destination every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, beginning on October 14 through November 18, with the exception of November 4.
“Back of House S4: A Fun and Revealing Digital Series” follows the professional lives of 10 employees as they adapt to the “new normal,” taking viewers behind-the-scenes at Mohegan Sun to witness pre- and post-pandemic happenings. The series will provide an in-depth glimpse of Mohegan Sun’s holiday festivities leading up to 2020, as well as the diligent steps and hard work taken by leadership and team members to safely reopen and operate one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in the United States following its three-month closure due to COVID-19.
“Mohegan Sun has emerged from this unprecedented year as a hospitality industry leader at the forefront of health, safety and responsible entertainment delivery, for casino guests and employees,” said George Galinsky, SVP of Marketing Communications at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE). “We chose to film these notable moments in our history to document them for future generations and to show the critical role our dedicated team members served. Some fun moments pre-pandemic will keep the series light, while emotional moments upon closing and re-opening keep it real. The goal, as always, is to deliver best-in-class entertaining, memorable experiences in a safe, fun environment.”
Primal-NY, an award-winning production studio, also returns for the fourth season to capture the latest and greatest happenings at Mohegan Sun. Robert Conticelli, President of Primal-NY said, “Compelling storytelling and innovative series production will ensure audiences connect with the resort and showcase Mohegan Sun’s journey toward a successful reopening. We hope this authentic series will inspire viewers to visit and experience Mohegan’s first-rate health, safety and entertainment offerings first-hand.”
Enter to Win and Experience “Back in House” IRL*
To celebrate its fourth season premiere, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host weekly contests following episode airings for viewers to visit Mohegan Sun and catch the “Back of House” cast in action. Viewers will be eligible to enter via backofhouse.tv for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Mohegan Sun, as well as a grand-prize giveaway choice of a $250 gift card or overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Winners will be drawn on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Season four will bring five brand-new episodes, showcasing the pre- and post-pandemic happenings at Mohegan Sun:
- Episode 1: A New Beginning
Due to the pandemic, Mohegan Sun must close its doors for the first time ever. Watch as this 24/7, 365 day a year operation shifts gears to help its local community and its own employees, while they simultaneously attempt to understand life during quarantine. Given the greenlight to reopen, Jeff, Mary and Dan lead team members, working relentlessly to figure out how to reopen one of the largest travel destinations in the U.S. Ensuring the safety of both the guests and the staff is paramount. They must find a way.
- Episode 2: Be Social, Be Safe
As reopening day quickly approaches, the media floods Mohegan Sun. The health, safety and sanitation efforts are fastidious, fast, and furious as the clock ticks closer to guests returning to their favorite playground. The question on everyone’s mind is: “How will this go?” The casino is spotless, the back hallways too, and the hotel rooms are treated with new stringent protocols. As the team leaders complete their final walkthroughs, the bright shine of a successful reopening lies just ahead on the horizon. See what happens next.
- Episode 3: The Gingerbread House
The holidays are back at Mohegan Sun! Chef Lynn and his team are building a life-size Gingerbread House. That includes teams from engineering, carpentry, security, EVS, marketing and more. The project requires notoriously long hours and can be quite stressful, but the team has some outside help too! Busloads of school children arrive at Mohegan Sun to put the finishing touches on this one-of-a-kind masterpiece. As a thank you, the Mohegan Sun team gives them a special surprise gift. Watch it all now!
- Episode 4: Divas Light up the Holidays
What could be better than incredible holiday decorations and a Mariah Carey concert during the holidays? How about holiday decorating and a concert, followed by a drag queen holiday bash? Lindsay and Lauren work together to make sure that the event goes smoothly, but will these divas be too much to handle when they take over novelle? Be the first to find out. It is a night you won’t soon forget, as the ladies vow to come back to Mohegan Sun again and again! Stay tuned.
- Episode 5: New Year’s Eve
It’s New Year’s Eve 2020 at Mohegan Sun. The range of festivities and parties is as massive as ever with well over 10,000 people in attendance. Lauren, Andre, and Tyler work as a team to ensure the evening goes off without a hitch. Will it? Can it? With Pyrotechnics scheduled for midnight over the waterfall in the Shops at Mohegan Sun, and a total ballroom makeover needed in under one hour in the convention center, anything can happen, and probably will. Will this team and all the other staff be able to ring in the New Year in style? Find out now.
*Giveaway Disclaimer
Must be 21 years or older to be eligible to win. By entering the promotion, you are opting in to receive email offers from Mohegan Sun and agree to sign a media release waiver. Media release waiver allows Mohegan Sun to use your likeness as a prize winner. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. No cash value. Offer is non-transferable. Offer valid at Mohegan Sun’s Connecticut location only. Participants cannot be an employee of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment or one of its properties or a direct family member of an employee.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv.
ABOUT PRIMAL NY
Primal NY is a full-service production studio specializing in brand discovery, digital strategy, content creation and distribution. Primal positions clients in ideal Digital, TV and Film scenarios. Based in New York City, the award-winning team of diverse filmmakers has experience across many industries including fashion, sports, music, hospitality, and motion pictures. Primal seeks relationships where opportunities exist to develop original content that enhances a client’s brand identity by finding unique ways to tell their stories. For more information, visit primal-ny.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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Oct 1, 2020 | Employment, General News
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that Dan Webster, 
who has been with Mohegan Sun since its inception and most recently played a vital role in implementing Mohegan Sun’s health & safety reopening plan, has been named Sr. VP of Resort Operations. In this elevated role, Webster will oversee and implement strategies for various departments, including Engineering, Transportation, Food & Beverage, Hotel, Environmental Services (EVS) and Security.
“I couldn’t be more proud about the new chapter in Dan’s career,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “Dan has been such a vital leader and experienced professional in his 20 + years at Mohegan Sun. He was instrumental in the planning and execution of our comprehensive safety plan upon reopening Mohegan Sun this past June, and I know he will be a major part of steering Mohegan Sun to continued success in the future.”
Webster began at Mohegan Sun as a HVAC Mechanic and from there, became HVAC Supervisor, Central Plant Manager, Director and Chief Engineer and most recently, served as Vice President of Facility Operations. Throughout these important roles within a large and complex resort & entertainment destination, Webster gained invaluable operational experience and leadership skills. As VP of Resort Operations of Mohegan Sun, Webster will lead hundreds of team members across essential departments, some of which include Transportation, Engineering, Environmental Services (EVS) and Security. He will also continue to be a major resource in the design of operational elements for new ventures embarked on by Mohegan Sun’s parent company, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE).
Webster joins a Mohegan Sun Executive team led by President & General Manager, Jeff Hamilton and which also includes VP of Human Resources, Don Trella, the recently promoted Assistant General Manager, Kevin Lowry and new VP of Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Kim Noto.
Webster, who is a graduate of New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island, lives in Griswold, CT with his wife and two sons, and also sits on the financial board of this town.
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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Sep 18, 2020 | Breaking News, Employment, Gaming, General News, Travel & Leisure
For the third year running, MGE’s flagship property Mohegan Sun, the East Coast’s premier int
egrated resort destination, was voted “Best Casino Hotel,” in USA Today’s 10Best 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. Additionally, MGE-operated Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City was recognized for its on-property restaurant, Capriccio, which earned the number one spot for “Best Casino Restaurant.”
Nominees for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards were selected by a panel of experts, including editors from both USA Today and 10Best.com, as well as relevant expert contributors. This year’s list of nominees featured some of the most well-known casino and resorts in the United States. Readers voted over a span of four weeks on their favorite choices in each category.
“To be voted ‘Best Casino Hotel’ for the third consecutive year by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is truly an honor. At Mohegan Sun, we pride ourselves on providing guests with the highest quality of service, as well as exciting amenities and experiences that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Jeffrey Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “We believe these recognitions are a testament to our outstanding team members, and we’ll continue to provide best-in-class service for our guests and devoted fans in 2021 and beyond.”
Mohegan Sun’s parent company, MGE, was also recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020. 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.
Lastly, but certainly not least, Mohegan Sun garnered a total of 31 accolades, eight of which were first-place wins, in Casino Player Magazine’s “Best of Gaming 2020,” including “Best Overall Gaming Resort,” “Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation at” and more. Through an extensive survey, Casino Player Magazine’s readers selected which casinos across the United States are worthy of being crowned the best in an expanding sea of gambling options.
“These prestigious accolades are a ringing endorsement of our commitment to providing an exceptional environment for our team members and guests,” said Mario Kontomerkos, MGE’s Chief Executive Officer. “There is no question that 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the casino industry, but these notable awards remind us of the importance of our guiding philosophy, ‘The Spirit of Aquai,’ which emphasizes our commitment in embodying a welcoming, cooperative mindset, displaying mutual respect for others and building relationships. We believe these principles are what makes us stand out from the industry standard.”
Since the establishment of its flagship property in Connecticut in 1996, MGE has continued its strategic growth trajectory with its first foray outside of North America as well as Las Vegas, marking the first tribal casino presence in the Entertainment Capital of the World. MGE’s developments in Las Vegas, South Korea and Greece will further strengthen the brand’s position as a master developer of global integrated entertainment resorts (IER) and set the standard of immersive and thrilling resort entertainment.
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 GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.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.
Sep 16, 2020 | Employment, General News, Uncategorized
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 16, 2020) – Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Noto to Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Kim will take the lead on all marketing efforts, including overseeing Mohegan Sun’s Player’s Club, VIP Services, Hotel Sales & Marketing, Hotel Yielding, Database Marketing, Sponsorship, Bus Marketing and Special Events.
“Kim is a great example of how hard work, dedication and a personal commitment to development can lead to success at our company,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “As our business strategy adjusts for a post-COVID world, we are looking forward to her perspective and strategic decisions.”
Noto has been with Mohegan Sun since 2007, developing a wealth of knowledge and experience through roles that include serving as the Marketing Analyst, Senior Marketing Analyst, Marketing Analysis Manager, Director of Campaign Management & Analytics and VP of Customer Relationship Management. She has a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Bryant University and an MBA in business analytics from the University of Hartford. Kim currently lives in Pawcatuck, CT with her family.
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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Sep 3, 2020 | Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure
The popular tech & electronics store, bluwire, also reopens September 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 3, 2020) – Mohegan Sun is home to more than 80 dining, nightlife and retail locations across a 5.5 million square-foot resort, casino and entertainment destination nestled along the Thames River in southeastern Connecticut. While the majority of these locations have reopened, there are still some that have been planning their return, inclu
ding the Mexican restaurant, SolToro and tech retailer, bluwire. SolToro will open this Friday, September 4th, along with the official launch of a new Mohegan Sun retail outlet – Rove Home, while bluewire reopens Friday, September 11th
Rove Home opens this Friday at Noon as an all-new gift shop at Mohegan Sun, located next Rove Outfitters, and is inspired by all things comfortable, creative and welcoming. Guests will be able to pick up the latest home trends and perfect gift for any occasion at this exciting new location. This new outlet is owned and operated by Innowave Marketing Group, who also operate additional locations in tThe Shops at Mohegan Sun (Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique and Rove Outfitters). Hours for Rove Home will be Sunday, 10:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Thursday, 11:00am – 7:00pm and Friday & Saturday, Noon – 8:00pm.
One of the most thrilling and delicious restaurants at Mohegan Sun is certainly the Michael Jordan owned Mexican restaurant, SolToro, reopens this Friday at 4:00pm. Guests will be able to once again enjoy fantastic margaritas, delicious guacamole and incredible Mexican dishes like Filet Mignon Fajitas with caramelized peppers and onions and grilled blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos.
Along with all the restaurants & bars at Mohegan Sun that have now reopened, reduced seating at SolToro will be in place to allow for physical distancing. Hours will be 4:00pm – 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and 4:00pm – 9:00pm on Sunday.
bluwire, which offers all the high quality technology and ultimate portability brands like Bang & Olufsen, Mophie, Motorola, JBL and Harman-Kardon, is officially set for reopen next Friday, September 11th. More information on bluwire can be found HERE, and hours will be Sunday – Thursday from Noon – 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from Noon to Midnight.
BALLO Italian Restaurant, Tom’s Urban, GAME ON, Bobby’s Burger Palace, Carlo’s Bakery, Comix Roadhouse, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Skyrise Food Court, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Todd English’s Tuscany, Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock and much more are now open as well, with more details available at mohegansun.com. Both of Mohegan Sun’s world-class hotel towers, Sky Tower and Earth Tower, are open with specialized cleaning and check-in measures in place.
Over the summer, Mohegan Sun continued to open up more retailers as well, including Victoria’s Secret and Yankee Candle. In all, 20+ retail outlets have now reopened across The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun’s Race Book is now open as well.
Mohegan Sun’s comprehensive health and safety plan, as well as other regular updates are also provided at mohegansun.com/updates. Some locations and amenities do remain closed, such as valet parking, the Poker Room, Seasons Buffet and the Wolf Den.
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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Aug 28, 2020 | Employment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 27, 2020) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), a master developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide, today appointed Kevin Lowry as Assistant General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut. Within this new role, Kevin will be responsible for finance, gaming, cashiering, tenant and retail operations at Mohegan Sun.
“We are pleased to introduce Kevin Lowry as the new Assistant General Manager of our flagship property,” said Mario Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Kevin has been a member of the Mohegan family for more than 20 years and served Mohegan Sun Connecticut faithfully since we opened our doors in 1996. We are confident Kevin will guide Mohegan Sun, one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in North America, on a path of continued growth and success.”
As an integral part of the Mohegan Sun team since its establishment, Kevin has served as the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Pocono. Within the finance department, Kevin has held the roles of Analyst, Senior Analyst, Budgets and Analysis Manager, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, as well as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis over the years. He will utilize his wide range of financial knowledge as Assistant General Manager and ensure optimal performance and fiscal growth for the property.
Kevin will work alongside Jeffrey Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun, and the leadership team on all major initiatives. Kevin graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and currently resides in Pawcatuck, CT with his two sons Kyle and Luke.
ABOUT MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT:
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.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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Aug 7, 2020 | Boxing, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Leading Combat Sports Entities Select the Flagship Integrated Entertainment Resort in Connecticut from a Short List of Top-Tier Venues for Live Sports Series and Broadcast Residency
Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated 
entertainment resort destinations, today announced a historic residency with SHOWTIME Sports and Bellator MMA, who selected Mohegan Sun Arena as its broadcast center for a string of nationally televised and much-anticipated events. As part of this relationship, Mohegan Sun’s world-class arena will host a series of major Premier Boxing Champions events on SHOWTIME® and SHOWTIME PPV® and mixed martial arts (MMA) fights from Bellator MMA – under strict safety protocols and with no fans in attendance – over the coming months. These leading combat sports entities chose Mohegan Sun’s award-winning arena in part due to its health and safety practices, and versatile, broadcast-friendly arena.
As live, in-person entertainment takes a backseat to virtual and televised content amid the current climate, Mohegan Sun has made proactive and strategic improvements to its facilities to successfully operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the brand has made several enhancements to ensure Mohegan Sun Arena is a fully functional, international remote broadcast center until audiences can be safely welcomed back to the property.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to join forces with these major sports brands, SHOWTIME Sports, Premier Boxing Champions and Bellator MMA. Our world-class venue, along with our accommodating resort facilities on-site, allows us to create a safe environment as a broadcast center and adhere to today’s sports protocols. Being chosen as host is truly a compliment to Mohegan Sun’s leadership role in the entertainment industry,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “This is a result of a strong longtime relationship, and we are eager to bring world-class sports and entertainment back to Mohegan Sun Arena where it belongs.”
Since its phased reopening earlier this summer, Mohegan Sun has also developed a series of best-practice safety protocols to ensure proper social distancing for groups is made possible and convenient for production staff, athletes and executives while on-property. This operational framework allows Mohegan to embrace the complexity of creating a health and safety ‘bubble’ for two different organizations running live broadcast events through the month of December.
“Tom Cantone and his team at Mohegan Sun have been excellent partners and the venue has suited our unique needs to deliver both boxing and MMA,” said Stephen Espinoza, President of SHOWTIME Sports. “In order to safely broadcast these events, we have a wide range of logistics to consider. Mohegan Sun has provided everything we could need in terms of safety, continuity, and convenience. We’re proud to work with them as we deliver our first live sports telecasts since March.”
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® at Mohegan Sun Arena is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and kicked off on Saturday, August 1st, with a matchup of unbeaten prospects, Angelo Leo and Tramaine Williams, battling for the vacant Jr. Featherweight World Championship. The next Premier Boxing Champion events slated for SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena includes David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo on Saturday, August 15th and Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha on Saturday, September 19th.
Upcoming Bellator MMA events, broadcast on Paramount Network and DAZN, include Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 tonight, Friday, August 7th, Bellator 244 on Friday, August 21st and Bellator 245 on Friday, September 11th broadcast live from the Mohegan Sun Arena.
For additional information on entertainment offerings at Mohegan Sun and live COVID-19 updates, please visit: mohegansun.com/updates.
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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