Jan 17, 2025 | Entertainment
Mohegan Sun Arena and OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort receive multiple End of Year honors by Pollstar, Venues Now & Billboard
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 17, 2025) – The Mohegan entertainment portfolio continues to leave a strong footprint in the United States and Canada as Mohegan Sun Arena and OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort found themselves placing in high ranks for various year end awards from Pollstar, VenuesNow, and Billboard.
According to VenuesNow, Mohegan Sun’s 10,000-seat arena ended 2024 as the third-best arena of the year, and Billboard ranked it as the fifth-highest grossing venue with as many as 10,000 seats. Mohegan Sun Arena also once again had high marks on a global scale. The popular Arena that has hosted headlining performers like Bruce Springsteen, Thomas Rhett, Matt Rife, Stevie Nicks, with Billy Joel, Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton and plenty more on the way, and others ranked as the 4th Best Arena in the world by VenuesNow and sixth globally in total grosses by Billboard for arenas of its size.
“These rankings speak to our incredible entertainment team and the versatile acts we are able to offer throughout 2024 at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Mohegan Sun is certainly a heavy hitter in the entertainment industry and these achievements aren’t possible without so many great relationships developed over the years.”
Fallsview Casino Resort a Mohegan property also had tremendous entertainment success in 2024. The 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort won numerous Canadian accolades, including the #1 spot for its size according to VenuesNow. It was also the highest-grossing venue in Canada as featured in Billboard and Pollstar. Similar to Mohegan Sun Arena, OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort made global impressions in 2024 by becoming the fourth ranked entertainment venue in the world by VenuesNow and claiming the sixth spot globally in total gross sales by Billboard for all arenas of its size.
“It continues to be a thrill to see two of our entertainment venues being recognized on a national and global scale,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “2024 was a great year for entertainment. The OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort continues to impress and rank highly among all major venues in Canada. These achievements for both of these special Mohegan venues are directly correlated to our dedicated and tireless team that help put it all together.”
Mohegan Sun Arena was nationally recognized on three separate occasions in 2024 as The Best Entertainment Venue in America from NEWSWEEK and Academy of Country Music, and Pollstar Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena also took home the “Best Large Music Venue” in CT Insiders “Best of Connecticut 2024” Awards. And at the 36th Annual Pollstar Awards taking place in Beverly Hills in February, Mohegan Sun Arena is nominated for Casino/Resort Venue of the Year after winning the inaugural award last year.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
ABOUT FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a hotel with 372 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses a large and impressive gaming floor with more than 3,500 slot machines and 130 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, the state-of-the-art 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, the 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, dozens of dining and shopping options, including the OVERTIME Sports Lounge and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.
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Jun 11, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun also extends a popular hotel package that offers $50 in Free Slot Play for Momentum members
After debuting on May 31st, Mohegan Sun is excited to add more dates to Shuffle to Showdown: Casino 101. These events, which take place inside Mohegan Sun’s upscale restaurant, bar and lounge, novelle, will return on Friday, June 21st, Friday July 26th, and Friday, August 23rd. Featured at these events are experts from Mohegan Sun’s gaming division who help guests learn the ropes of one of the most thrilling card games on the casino floor: Blackjack. Guests can take part in Shuffle to Showdown with a minimum spend of $50 on food & beverage on the day of the event, or by purchasing tickets HERE. These events start at 5:30pm and end with a friendly tournament among guests to put their skills to the test to win prizes from various sponsors, including grand prizes such as two Green Monster tickets at Fenway Park when KC takes on Boston on Friday, July 12th!
Guests looking to parlay these fun events into an overnight can also take advantage of the Hold & Spin Free Slot Play Hotel Package, which includes $50 credit to play on any of Mohegan Sun’s 3,500+ slot machines.
“The atmosphere in novelle is perfect for a fun social event like Shuffle to Showdown, where guests 21 and over can sharpen their Blackjack skills while having fun, enjoying drink specials and playing for a shot at awesome grand prizes,” – said Chris Greaney, Director of Fine Dining for Mohegan Sun. “We had amazing feedback from guests from our first event on May 31st, and we can’t wait to share the experience with more guests over the summer.”
When to hit, split, or double down, and all of the other key strategies for Blackjack – will be discussed and dissected at Mohegan Sun’s Shuffle to Showdown series. Blackjack is one of the most popular table games at any casino, for novices and seasoned pros alike, though staying on top of various strategies and learning new ones can be a worthwhile and fun experience. That is what the team at novelle, one of Mohegan Sun’s top nightlife locations which also features both table games and slots, aims to do. For the June 21st event, instructors will guide guests through the ins and outs of this classic casino game using “fun money.” At the end, guests will test their skills in a tournament to win exciting Grand Prizes. At the debut Shuffle to Showdown event in late May, the grand prize was a pair of Stevie Nicks tickets inside Mohegan Sun Arena and for the upcoming event on June 21st, a tournament winner will take home two Green Monster tickets for a Boston game on Friday, July 12th!, Guests will also be able to play at a designated area on the casino floor, or at a $25 limit table within novelle!
Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s gaming themed hotel package is being extended. For travelers 21+ booking the Hold & Spin Free Slot Play Package, at check-in guests will receive a $50 Free Slot Play voucher as part of their stay. This package celebrates Mohegan Sun’s most popular gaming area (The Hold & Spin Slot Zone) in Casino of the Sky, located near novelle, where there are more than 250 slot machines (Dragon Link, Dollar Storm Fire Link and more) feature the Hold & Spin bonus. Travel dates for this package are now available through August 31, 2024, and booking can now occur through the final day of July. For more details, guests can click HERE or navigate to the hotel packages tab on mohegansun.com.
May 2, 2024 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots, Travel & Leisure
Refreshed casino zone is home to 250+ of the most popular slot machines featuring the Hold & Spin bonus; A Special Hold & Spin Hotel Package has also kicked-off & includes $50 in Free Slot Play!
Located between the Star Bar and the recently updated Sachem Lounge in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky is the all-new Hold & Spin Slot Zone, featuring
250+ slot machines with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. The Hold & Spin action occurs when certain credit symbols trigger a bonus round where rewards can multiply quickly. Slot machines inside the Hold & Spin Slot Zone at Mohegan Sun with this feature include: Dragon Link (Aristocrat); Dollar Storm (Aristocrat); Ultimate Fire Link (Light & Wonder); Dragon Train (Light & Wonder); All Aboard (Konami Gaming); Cleopatra (IGT) and much more. In total, Mohegan Sun is home to more than 50 Dragon Link games alone, the most in Connecticut!
In celebration of the Hold & Spin Slot Zone in Casino of the Sky, Mohegan Sun has also launched a hotel package for travelers 21+. With The Hold & Spin Slot Play Package, at check-in guests will receive a $50 Free Slot Play voucher as part of their stay. Booking is possible through May 31, 2024 and travel dates for this package are available through July 31, 2024. For more details, guests can click HERE or navigate to the hotel packages tab on mohegansun.com.
“Slots that feature the Hold & Spin Bonus are very popular, for longtime players and newcomers alike,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun “Creating this hub that offers hundreds of these fun games only made sense. We’re excited to have more guests experience it, and we’re giving $50 in Free Slot Play to do just that as part of the Hold & Spin Slot Play Package!”
The Hold & Spin Slot Zone is a casino floor redesign with convenience and thrills in mind. The zone sits near other popular attractions at Mohegan Sun, including the Michael Jordan owned Mexican restaurant, Sol Toro, Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock and Sachem’s Lounge, which recently completed a major renovation. The most recent addition to the Hold & Spin Slot Zone at Mohegan Sun is Huff N’ Even More Puff, made by Light & Wonder.
Guests playing Hold & Spin Bonus games are seeking to get special symbols during regular spins. On a game like Dragon Link, a player would need to spin at least six orbs to trigger a bonus round. Players can then collect as many coin symbols as possible within this bonus round. Based on a player’s credit and denomination selections while playing, bonus money can add up fast on Hold & Spin Bonus games. Grand Jackpots can be won when players get 15 orbs in the bonus round, or when one of the orbs stops and displays: GRAND.
In late March, a jackpot of nearly $100,000 was won on a Dragon Link machine in the Hold & Spin Slot Zone. There is also a Dragon Link HD Progressive in Casino of the Sky that is awaiting a lucky guest to hit it big for $1.3 million.
In total, Mohegan Sun is home to nearly 4,000 slot machines across Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. In the 2023 Strictly Slot Magazine “Best of Slots Awards” special issue, Mohegan Sun was named Best Overall Casino. Mohegan Sun also won “Best Casino Hotel” for the sixth consecutive year in 2023 by way of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
For more information on casino gaming at Mohegan Sun, and to learn more about the Momentum rewards program, visit mohegansun.com/playing
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Jan 2, 2024 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
Stafford, CT resident Jose S. hit the Super 4 Progressive
Blackjack Jackpot for $525,094 on Friday, December 22nd at Mohegan Sun.
Jose said he was feeling lucky on this visit to Mohegan Sun. The jackpot was won on a blackjack table located in Casino of the Earth, which is home to more than 180,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment. The Super 4 Progressive Blackjack is only offered at Mohegan Sun and in a few casinos across the United States.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Nov 22, 2022 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
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UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2022– Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday,
November 24th and Mohegan Sun has the goods. Family and friends can feast on the Big O’ Turkey Pot Pie at Hash House a Go Go, a Classic Turkey Dinner at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, the Summer Shack Clambake at Jasper White’s Summer Shack and more. On Monday, November 28th, online gamers can receive an excellent deal as well – where betting $100 awards $100 in free bonus play on MoheganSunCasino.com and its associated mobile apps.
Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials | Thursday, November 24th
- Hash House a Go Go will feature a Roasted Turkey Dinner for $26.99 served with cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce, all topped with turkey gravy. This special competes with another Thanksgiving offering: The Big O’ Turkey Pot Pie ($25.99) served with a rosemary black pepper crust filled with roasted turkey, shaved sweet corn, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, red potatoes and bubbling pan gravy.
- TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will have Roasted Duck Dumplings served with Szechuan duck gravy, spiced fig and blackberry chutney as their Thanksgiving Day special. TAO will be open from 4:30pm through 9:00pm on Thanksgiving, and this special is $25.
- Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve up a Fig and Onion Bruschetta appetizer for $13 as well as a Butternut Bisque with cranberry fritters for $14. The Thanksgiving entrée will be a Classic Turkey Dinner ($34) with slow-roasted turkey, haricot verts, stuffing, gravy, red bliss mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. There is also a Porchetta entrée available on November 24th, featuring an apple and spinach stuffed pork roast, butternut squash puree, roasted turnips and pork cider jus. A dessert option includes Apple Crisp with maple bourbon ice cream for $14!
- The MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill will have similar Thanksgiving Day specials, while offering mouthwatering appetizer specials like Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Kale Salad with roasted squash, apples, prosciutto and goat cheese.
- Jasper White’s Summer Shack will switch it up for guests looking for a non-traditional Thanksgiving Day feast as they will be highlighting their Summer Shack Clambake with 1lb lobster joined by clams, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, chorizo and more.
- Todd English’s Tuscany will offer a Prix Fixe Menu for $48. The first course is a wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad with candied walnuts, pomegranate reduction, arugula topped with balsamic vinaigrette. The main course serves a sage-brined turkey with sausage potato stuffing, roasted root veggies, sweet potato with pecan crumble, bacon Dijon Brussels peddles, grappa cranberry sauce and sage turkey gravy. Guests can finish this incredible special off with a Pecan Bread Pudding with vanilla gelato.
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ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, more than 70 shops and luxury retail, world-class restaurants and bars, as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. With industry-leading digital gaming offerings, including Mohegan Sun Beyond and the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, the flagship property offers cutting-edge gaming solutions to global customers both online and in-person. 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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