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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Jun 22, 2020 | Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 22, 2020) – Hot Summer Fun is back at Mohegan Sun! This year’s celebration may look a little different than past years, but there are still endless ways to enjoy the season under the Sun – including fun-filled promotions, exclusive offerings, big giveaways and more!
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Momentum members won’t want to miss Hot Summer Fun’s daily giveaways! Prizes include Momentum Dollars, Free Slot Play, thousands of dollars in cash giveaways, free t-shirts and a pontoon boat from Petzold’s Marine Center.
Momentum members can win their share of $10,000 cash by playing their favorite slots or table games during More Monday Mondays. From June 29th to August 31st, one Momentum member will be selected every 30 minutes from 10:00am – 7:30pm and win $500 cash. That’s 20 winners every Monday! All winners must be present with valid ID to win.
On Status Showdown Tuesdays, Momentum members will have the chance to compete against fellow status level members for up to $1,000 Momentum Dollars every week from June 30th – September 1st. Momentum members can play their favorite slots or wager in the Race Book from 6:00am – 10:00pm and the members with the top five scores per status level will win Momentum Dollars. Momentum members must be an Ignite, Leap, Ascend or Soar member to be eligible. Core members can keep playing their favorite games to earn Status Points and level up to become eligible for exclusive promotions like these! Visit any Player’s Club booth for official details.
More Momentum Wednesdays are back from July 1st through September 2nd. Momentum members can play their favorite slots from 6:00am – Midnight to receive Double Momentum Dollars. Double Status Points can be earned while playing table games including stadium gaming and placing wagers in the Race Book. Also, with Bring-A-Friend Free Slot Play, any Momentum member who brings a friend to create a new Momentum account during More Momentum Wednesdays will receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play for themselves and $10.00 in Free Slot Play for the new member!
Win All Day Thursdays take place from July 2nd through September 3rd. From 11:00am – 9:00pm, Momentum members can win a share of prizes including incredible gifts and experiences! To enter, all Momentum members have to do is play their favorite slots, table games and stadium games! Winners are selected at random, all guests must be present to win.
During Fun Fridays, the first 1,000 Momentum members to visit the Uncas Ballroom (located next to SolToro in Casino of the Sky) will receive a free t-shirt. With a new shirt every week, members can collect all 10 between July 3rd – September 4th! The t-shirt giveaway starts at 10:00am. All participants must present their Momentum card and valid ID to participate. Limit one shirt per Momentum member.
KIOSK PROMOTIONS
Guests can sail away on a Sylvan Mirage 8522 LZ pontoon boat from Petzold’s Marine Center by participating in the Go With the Float Giveaway! All guests have to do is swipe their Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk to score Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or entries into the grand prize drawing! Momentum members can double their total entries by swiping their Momentum card at any kiosk on Friday, September 4th from 6:00am – 4:00pm, right before the final drawing that evening at 7:00pm. There is no live drawing. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official details.
Momentum members can cool off during Hot Summer Fun with some cold hard cash, courtesy of Mohegan Sun’s $50,000 Jackpot Celebration! Momentum members who win a jackpot of $1,200 or more on any slot machine now through July 17th will receive an entry form for a chance to win a share of $50,000 cash and Free Slot Play prizes! To participate, all entries must be dropped into the drawing drum at the Guest Assistance Center in The Shops at Mohegan Sun by Friday, July 17th. Guests must also activate their entries between the hours of Noon and 7:00pm on Saturday, July 18th at the Play+ Event Center (located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth) to be eligible to win. Twenty-six winners will be drawn on Saturday, July 18th. There is no live drawing. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official details.
Momentum members can get some Hot Summer Fun swag on Sunday, July 5th. Starting at 10:00am, the first 1,000 Momentum members who visit the Uncas Ballroom will receive a free Hot Summer Fun lunch cooler bag! Guests must have valid photo ID.
With the brand new Momentum Priority Pass, guests can get easier gift and ticket pick-ups while helping to maintain safe physical distancing! The Momentum Priority Pass is available through the Mohegan Sun Connecticut app. Momentum Priority Pass is required for all gift pick-ups. For full details, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
In addition to Hot Summer Fun, Momentum members can receive amazing rewards and benefits all year long! Momentum Dollars earned by being a Momentum member can be spent on Mohegan Sun’s world-class dining, premium shopping, hotel stays, spa treatments, partner benefits and more. Guests can join Momentum for free at any Player’s Club booth on property. For full details, visit mohegansun.com/momentum.
Mohegan Sun is committed to hosting an incredibly fun and relaxing Hot Summer Fun experience while ensuring the safety of all our guests, partners and the surrounding community. For a full list of updated safety measures, 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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Mar 5, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
Irish-Inspired Specials & Celebrations to Take Place Across Property
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 5, 2019) – The luck of the Irish is flowing through Mohegan Sun for St. Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, March 17th, guests can partake in delicious dining specials, enjoy live entertainment, or pick up a limited edition cocotte from Le Creuset. Guests can also stop by Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House for exciting giveaways throughout the day.
Tom’s Urban is celebrating all March long with St. Madness! Fans of Division I College Basketball can cheer on their bracket picks across 23 hi-definition flat screens and try their luck with Tom’s Two-Handed Stein Hoist, an event that will separate the true fans from the pretenders. Participants of the Two-Handed Stein Hoist will be challenged to see who can hold a 40 oz. glass of their favorite beer airborne the longest. All participants can purchase a 40 oz. glass of Stella Artois for $14.50 and have the glass topped off before the competition begins. The winner gets bragging rights, along with a $50 gift card to use towards a future visit. Guests interested in Tom’s Two-Handed Stein Hoist will have three chances to test their strength: Friday, March 29th, Sunday, March 31st, and Saturday, April 6th.
In addition to the regular menu, guests at Tom’s Urban will be offered a special St. Madness limited menu during the month of March, including:
- Fish & Chips for $17.00
- Bucket O’Buds: 5 bottles of Bud or Bud Light for $30.00
- Guinness pints for $7.00
- Add a shot of Jameson or Baileys for $5
- Irish coffee for $7.00
Make reservations via Tom’s Urban website or call 860.862.8667.
Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House knows how to go all out for St. Patrick’s Day. Doors open on Sunday, March 17th at 11:30am, and the first 250 people to arrive receive a special gift bag with an engraved Guinness glass and other commemorative items. Those lucky 250 people are automatically part of the Golden Ticket Giveaway – 20 Guinness golden tickets are hidden in the gift bags and whoever finds a ticket wins another prize! Throughout the day, Lansdowne will offer additional giveaways and food & beverage specials.
The regular Lansdowne menu is available all day and includes these special, Irish-inspired dishes:
- Lansdowne loaded skins: golden fried potato skins filled with corned beef and Swiss cheese, topped with house-made coleslaw and served with Russian dressing
- Corned beef and cabbage dinner: slow roasted corned beef brisket, carrots, Yukon potatoes, and cabbage served in a unique house-made brine with mustard and Irish butter on the side
- Shepherd’s pie: classic preparation made with ground lamb and beef, carrots, onions, and herbs, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown; served with Irish soda bread and butter
Entertainment will be provided by Clan O’ Cleary from Noon – 3:00pm and again from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Clan O’Cleary is a five-piece band known throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island for playing traditional Irish music and original songs written by members of the group. The unique instrumentation arranged by the band provides a fuller sound to the audience. This is done by incorporating at least 14 instruments associated with Irish music, and playing multiple instruments in addition to singing.
Live entertainment during St. Patrick’s Day will also be provided by The Wolf Den and Comix Roadhouse. Sean McConnell brings southern charm to The Wolf Den starting at 7:00pm. Sean McConnell’s career started with a grassroots following and has quickly attracted the attention of Country icons like Tim MGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, and more. McConnell’s sound – a warm tenor painting vivid stories over acoustic guitar often cushioned by keys or other strings – has prompted a diverse range of music scenes to warmly claim Sean as one of their own.
St. Patrick’s Day is also Silly Sunday over at the newly renovated Comix Roadhouse, and comedian Pat Oates is bringing the laughs with a show at 8:00pm. Pat is the 2015 winner of Comix Roadhouse’s Last Comix Standing contest, a writer for Laugh Staff and the host of the Pat Oates Is Sad podcast. His crowd work skills are regarded by many of his peers as second to none. Guests who are looking for an earlier show can enjoy house hypnotist Jim Spinnato at 5:00pm. Spinnato’s peformances are a combination of magic, illusion, and comedy; with lots of audience participation.
Seasons Buffet has incorporated a special menu for St. Patrick’s Day. On March 17th, guests can celebrate with corned beef, Irish soda bread, Guinness Stout Irish stew, house-made boxty, shepherd’s pie, steamed cabbage, colcannon, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, Irish potato salad, health slaw, parsley boiled potatoes, Dubliner coddle, and grilled beef sausage.
On St. Patrick’s Day, various restaurants across property are offering their take on corned beef and cabbage – an Irish favorite. Todd English’s Tuscany is offering house-made Wagyu corned beef, salt cured potatoes, Guinness glazed carrots, and cabbage béchamel for $34.00. Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe has corned beef and cabbage served with potatoes, carrots, and grain mustard for $23.00. Pasta Vita is serving corned beef and cabbage dinner for two for $18.95. At Jasper White’s Summer Shack enjoy corned beef and potato croquettes with a pint of green beer for $10.00.
For dessert, stop by Carlo’s Bakery for a leprechaun hat rainbow cake layered with vanilla buttercream and covered with fondant.
Guests can bring the luck of the Irish into the kitchen courtesy of Le Creuset. The Clover Cocotte is back by popular demand in store and on the Le Creuset website for $200 while supplies last.
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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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Jul 3, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Weekend-long event to feature a signing with Troy Landry and Chase Landry of Swamp People™ in addition to other great outdoor fun
Mohegan Sun is calling all outdoors-men to join the fun of Outdoor Adventure Weekend, taking place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, July 21st & Sunday, July 22nd from Noon to 6:00pm. Highlights will include a special appearance and signing on Sunday afternoon by Troy Landry and Chase Landry from the Swamp People™ television series. Also on the slate for the big weekend will be cooking & hunting demos, a rock climbing wall and a special giveaway promotion and plenty more.
Things kick off at Noon on Saturday, July 21st where guests will find The Shops concourse decked out with fly fishing, camping, boating and hunting displays, some of which will offer live demonstrations for guests. There will also be a rock climbing wall set up for guests to try out. Furthermore, a number of retailers like Cabela’s, Bass Pro and Dick’s Sporting Goods will be on-hand showcasing gear and offering expert advice for any outdoor adventure.
And speaking of experts on all things outdoors, Sunday, July 22nd, Troy Landry and Chase Landry of Swamp People™, will be at Mohegan Sun participating in a free Reality Check. Guests can greet and grab autographs from the fearless alligator hunters in the Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 3:00pm.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the weekend, guests can enter into a drawing to win a number of great prizes from such retailers as Cabela’s and more. Each prize package is valued at $500 and members must be present to win. Drawings will take place at 6:00pm on July 21st and 22nd.
Free camouflage t-shirts will also be handed out to the first 500 male Player’s Club members at the Riverview Coat Check, beginning at 9:00am on both days.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
