Mar 26, 2013 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Two of the top gaming industry leaders in the world attempt to break GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® titles on April 27th at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun includes three casinos and nearly 6,000 slot machines.
Mohegan Sun and Bally Technologies, Inc. are making history as they attempt to break not one, but two world records on Saturday, April 27th. The two gaming giants will attempt to break the records for the Largest Slot Machine Tournament and Most Slot Machines Running The Same Game Simultaneously.
The tournaments, which will be held in two sessions that morning, will be throughout Mohegan Sun’s three casinos: Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind. Prizes will be awarded for the top 200 winners with $100,000 up for grabs in cash and Free Slot Play. The first place winner walks away with $50,000 cash! Guests can register that morning beginning at 7:00am in the Wolf Den. All participants will receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play; must be a Player’s Club member to participate.
Representatives from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will be on-site to validate the records. Over 5,000 people are estimated to participate in the event.
Breaking ground and records is not new to Mohegan Sun, who currently holds the record for the World’s Largest Wedding Cake set back in February 2004 with a cake measuring 17 feet tall and weighing 15,032 pounds.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on Youtube.
About Bally Technologies, Inc.
With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
May 22, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Bally Technologies and Mohegan Sun team up once again to bring great new slot machines to the gaming floor
Mohegan Sun is thrilled to announce that the Michael Jackson King of Pop themed slot machines are set to be unveiled at Mohegan Sun in mid-June. A total of twelve penny slot machines will be launched, with six in Casino of the Earth and six in Casino of the Sky. Mohegan Sun will be one of the first casinos on the East Coast to have the all-new Michael Jackson King of Pop slot machines.
Michael Jackson King of Pop features one of the most widely beloved and influential artists of all time in an exciting, music-filled game on Bally’s new Pro Series™ V22/32 cabinet with the custom, Pro surround-sound chair. Offering everything from mystery wilds bonuses and free games bonus events and featuring hit songs “Bad”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Dirty Diana”, and “Smooth Criminal”, this game is highlighted by a U-Spin™ Platinum Record Bonus and video clips showcasing the performer. Michael Jackson is represented exclusively for licensing by the Bravado International Group.
Guests will be able to find the Michael Jackson King of Pop video slots near Sunglasses USA in Casino of the Sky. In Casino of the Earth, the machines will be located across from Birches Bar & Grill.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
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Dec 14, 2011 | Gaming, General News
Exciting Deal Or No Deal themed slots with innovative time-based bonuses are set to be installed in Casino of the Earth
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that all new Deal Or No Deal™ Join’N Play™ slot machines that include host Howie Mandel are installed in Casino of the Earth. The machines feature community link based play and are ready for action. This complete entertainment experience has a unique time-based bonus that combines individual player strategy and the fun of group play all in one multimedia package. Five total machines will be available near the Race Book in Casino of the Earth.
One of the most exciting TV game shows becomes one of the most exciting casino gaming experiences with the Deal Or No Deal™ Join’N Play™ community based slot machines. It features 243 ways to win with a $.50 cent minimum bet and $2.50 maximum bet. Eighteen qualifier cases make a player eligible for the Community Bonus. The more a player bets, the more reels are activated with qualifier cases. Max bets put players in position to qualify for the Howie Jackpot. Deal or No Deal™ Join’N Play also features a unique countdown approach to bonus timing, which tells players exactly when the Community Bonus round will start. As players select cases during the Community Bonus round, their final decisions are broadcast on the giant wall of five 46” LCD screens, identifying the player who made the best deal. Community Bonus qualification is earned through cases won in the base game and through strategic decisions in the three Mystery Bonuses. A sixth reel multiplies these cases.
With a guaranteed Community Bonus round for qualified players, innovative multiplier sixth reel, the max bet activated Howie Jackpot and three base game Mystery Bonuses, Join’N Play is chock full of great features, challenges and surprises that players will enjoy.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com
Jun 18, 2009 | General News
Mohegan Sun celebrates the return of the Winter Entrance with a special Winter In July promotion on July 1st – 4th
On July 1st, the Winter Parking Garage and Winter Entrance re-opens and Mohegan Sun is celebrating with a special 4-day promotion. Thousands of new parking spaces will be available giving guests easy access and convenience to Mohegan Sun’s Winter Entrance and new food offerings. This special Winter In July promotion will give guests entering the Winter Entrance from July 1st through the 4th an opportunity to win some great prizes.
“We are extremely excited to be re-opening the Winter Entrance, which as many people know, was one of the original entrances to Mohegan Sun and always one of the most popular with our guests,” said Mitchell Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “We appreciate everyone’s patience during this modification time and know they will be thrilled with the new look and offerings. And what better way to celebrate this occasion than with a Pepe’s Pizza, a Bobby’s Burger Palace by chef Bobby Flay, or even better, with a special 4-day promotion designed around the winter theme.”
Guests parking in the winter garage from 7:00am through 7:00pm will receive an entry form into the drawing. Guests will have the opportunity to win great prizes like a Polaris Snowmobile, a two-night Ski package at Mount Washington as well as gift cards to Mohegan Sun and various stores within The Shops at Mohegan Sun including Yankee Candle, The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store and The Golf Shop Store.
In addition to the great prizes, each day of this promotion, Mohegan Sun will also be giving away complimentary t-shirts to the first 1,000 people through the doors regardless of age. Free snow cones and a special visit from a summer-time Santa will be part of the festivities as well.
The drawing will be held at 7:15pm on July 4th in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office. Guests need not be present to win. Must be 21 or older to participate and be eligible for all prizes outside of the free t-shirts given to the first 1,000 visitors each day. For more information on this and other exciting events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.
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.
