Jul 30, 2010 | Breaking News, Gaming
Airfare, Las Vegas accommodations and $1,500 in cash to the grand prize winner of Mohegan Sun’s “Las Vegas Bone-nanza!”
Beginning on July 31st, handicappers can head to Mohegan Sun’s Race Book for a chance to win accommodations to The Orleans Hotel & Casino, $1,500 in cash and an entry to the Horse Player World Series Handicapping contest in Las Vegas. Greyhound and Thoroughbred race enthusiasts will have a shot each week to earn a spot into the final championship qualifier on September 11th.
Guests can earn entries in qualifying contests which will be held on July 31st, August 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th. The contests will be live money wagers on Palm Beach Kennel Club and Saratoga Race Course events with an entry fee of $40.00 per participant. The player who accrues the most money in each contest will win a cash prize and a spot into the final championship qualifier.
A trip to Las Vegas will be in the grasp of one grand prize winner once the action is underway during the final championship qualifier on September 11th.The entry fee for the qualifier will be $100.00 and handicappers will be required to make five $5.00 wagers at Palm Beach and five $5.00 win wagers at Belmont Race Course.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be present to participate, need not be present to win. For official rules and information, please contact the Mohegan Sun’s Race Book or visit mohegansun.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Jun 9, 2010 | Gaming
Special summertime tournament will be held from July 16th – 20th
As the weather heats up, so does the action in the Poker Room at Mohegan Sun as they get ready to kick off the second annual Summer Showdown Poker Tournament. This four-day event begins Friday, July 16th in the Convention Center and will feature various events with affordable buy-ins.
“The Summer Showdown will include various buy-ins that are tailored to all levels of players,” said Bruce Dixon, Director of Poker for Mohegan Sun. “We are coming off our largest and most successful tournament, the PokerStars.net North American Tour (NAPT) and we look to sustain that momentum.”
This year’s Summer Showdown begins with $250.00 No-Limit Hold’ Em event on Friday, July 16th, followed by, a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’ Em event on Saturday, July 17th. Various Hold’ Em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven Card Stud and Bounty tournaments will also be held on July 18th and 19th.
Weekly Satellite Qualifying Tournaments for Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown Poker Tournament begin on Tuesday, July 6th and run throughout the month of July until the tournaments kick off on July 16th. For a complete schedule of qualifying rounds as well as tournament information, visit mohegansun.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Apr 14, 2010 | Breaking News, Gaming
Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier wins $475,000 in PokerStars.net NAPT Mohegan Sun $25,000 High Roller Bounty Shootout
Donning the exact same shirt he wore two Aprils ago when he won the 2008 EPT San Remo Main Event and armed with a little help from one of his favorite hands, Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier won the 2010 PokerStars.net NAPT Mohegan Sun $25,000 High Roller Bounty Shootout.
Mercier battled heads-up opponent Sam Stein for the better part of three and a half hours before the most pivotal hand of the tournament took place.
Mercier moved all-in over the top of a three-bet from Stein holding pocket threes and Stein looked him up with the ace-jack of diamonds. When the money went in, Stein had Mercier covered by just 13,000 in chips.
Stein spiked a jack on the flop to take the lead, but the turn and river gave Mercier a runner-runner six-high straight to win the pot. Stein was eliminated from the tournament two hands later.
“Pocket threes were really lucky for me when I was seventeen or eighteen and that’s why I made my (online) name “treysfull,” but I haven’t really won any enormous pots with threes until that one,” Mercier said. His former online screen name was “treysfull21.”
The win marks Mercier’s 2nd High Roller title in as many years. The 23-year-old pro from Davie, Florida also won the 2008 EPT London High Roller Event (£516,000) and came close to winning a 3rd High Roller title back in February at the L.A. Poker Classic (3rd – $141,780).
Runner-up Sam Stein has had a successful year thus far in his own right. Stein finished runner-up to Tom Marchese at the NAPT Venetian Main Event ($522,306) and posted another 2nd place finish in a $5,000 preliminary event at the PCA in January (168,390). Stein earned $75,000 in prize money at the NAPT Mohegan Sun HRBSO; $60,000 for winning his round one table and $15,000 in bounties.
PokerStars.net-sponsored player Faraz Jaka finished third, collecting $80,000 in prize money for his efforts; $60,000 for winning his round one table, and $20,000 for accumulating four knockout bounties. Jaka is the only player to have final tabled both $25,000 HRBSO events. Jaka placed 5th at the NAPT Venetian HRBSO back in February ($95,000).
FINAL TABLE PAYOUTS:
1st: Jason Mercier, Team PokerStars USA – $475,000 ($350,000 final table, $60,000 round one table, $40,000 bounties, $25,000 entry to next HRBSO)
2nd: Sam Stein, USA – $75,000 ($60,000 table; $15,000 bounties)
3rd: Faraz Jaka – $80,000 ($60,000 table; $20,000 bounties)
4th: Matt Glantz, USA – $70,000 ($60,000 table; $10,000 bounties)
5th: Shawn Buchanan, Canada – $80,000 ($60,000 table; $20,000 bounties)
6th: Luis Vazquez, USA – $70,000 ($50,000 table; $20,000 bounties)
** Each bounty = $5,000
The NAPT Mohegan Sun HRBSO attracted 35 players including Team PokerStars Pros Justin Mercier, Daniel Negreanu, Greg Raymer, Barry Greenstein, Greg DeBora, Marcello Del Grosso, Pat Pezzin and Anh Van Nguyen.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.
More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
About www.pokerstars.net:
PokerStars.net is the world’s largest poker site with more than 32 million members around the world. It’s the first choice of the world’s top players with more daily tournaments than anywhere else with the best security online. More hands have been dealt on PokerStars.net than any other site.
PokerStars.net operates worldwide under the license from the Isle of Man Government, UK.
* PokerStars.net regularly sets the bar high, staging some of the biggest online and live poker tournaments in the world:
* The European Poker Tour attracts many of the best players worldwide and currently generates the biggest prize pool of any poker tour
* The PokerStars.net Caribbean Adventure (PCA) staged on the shores of Paradise Island in the Bahamas is the largest and richest tournament in the world outside the United States
* The Latin American Poker Tour unites many of the best players in Latin and South America
* The Asia Pacific Poker Tour does the same across Asia and the Pacific
PokerStars.net is also home to an elite team of sponsored players– a group of established and up-and-coming players that travel the world competing in international tournaments. For a full list, visit http://www.pokerstars.net/team-pokerstars/.
Feb 18, 2010 | Gaming
From February 28th through April 30th, Mohegan Sun is giving away $250,000 in Cash, Free Slot Play and Player’s Club Points
With spring on the horizon, Mohegan Sun is welcoming the warmer weather with a $250,000 Spring Into Fortune Giveaway. The action gets underway at 6:00am on February 28th and continues through 5:00am on April 30th.
Guests can swipe their Player’s Club card once a day in Earth or Sky Promotions for a chance to win their share of $250,000 in Cash, Free Slot Play Bonus and Player’s Club Points. More than 14,000 guests will win and one grand prize winner will walk away with $10,000 cash!
The $250,000 Spring Into Fortune Giveaway will be the first swipe and win promotion to incorporate a new touch screen feature. Guests who are instant winners will be prompted to select either a horseshoe, pot o’ gold or shamrock symbol to reveal the prize they have won.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be a valid Player’s Club member. Membership is free. Simply stop by any Player’s Club booth to sign up. All guests joining the Player’s Club will receive a free gift.
Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, 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.
Dec 22, 2009 | General News
$150,000 in Cash Prizes set for January 2nd as well as a Free Slot Play Frenzy on December 27th
As the New Year rolls in, Mohegan Sun will be awarding guests a chance to win their share of $150,000 in the $150,000 Year To Win Giveaway. In addition, on December 27th, a Free Slot Play Frenzy will allow guests to double their money at their favorite slot machines.
The action kicks off on Saturday, December 26th with Mohegan Sun’s $150,000 Year to Win Giveaway. Simply play your favorite slot machines or present your card at any table game to earn entries daily from 6:00am on Saturday, December 26th through 5:00pm on Saturday, January 2nd. The more you play, the better your chances to win!
Winners will be drawn on Saturday, January 2nd at 6:00pm in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office. One grand prize winner will walk away with $50,000 guaranteed. But it doesn’t stop there. Fifty guests will also win $1,000 each. Guests who claim their prize within one hour of the drawing will receive a special cash bonus. A $25,000 bonus will be awarded to the grand prize winner and $500.00 to the 50 other winners; all for being present at the drawing.
An exciting one day giveaway is also set to take place on Sunday, December 27th, with Mohegan Sun’s Free Slot Play Frenzy where $10.00 will score guests an extra $20.00 at their favorite slot machines.
Guests are welcome to take part in the Free Slot Play Frenzy starting in the morning from 6:00am – 1:00pm as well as in the afternoon from 4:00pm – Midnight. Just insert your card and play $10.00 to receive $20.00 to play in Free Slot Play Bonus. Plus you will also be earning your entries into the $150,000 Year To Win Giveaway.
Participants must be 21 or older. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, 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.
