Jul 25, 2017 | Breaking News, General News
10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena also recently ranked #3 in the world for its size
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 25, 2017) – Mohegan Sun is excited to have been named the #1 Casino in the U.S. as part of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Mohegan Sun was voted the #2 casino in the U.S. in the same contest in 2015. Winners were announced this past Friday.
“This was a strong list of destinations that were nominated for best casino in the U.S. and even stronger list that were voted into the top 10. We’re honored to have topped that list; it’s a testament to our whole team and how driven we are to provide the best possible entertainment and gaming attraction we can” – said Ray Pineault, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning entertainment venue, Mohegan Sun Arena, was also ranked #3 in this summer’s 15th Anniversary issue of one of the leading entertainment trade publications, Venues Today. This is a worldwide ranking for venues of 5,001 – 10,000, from July 2002 through June 2017.
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 SUN:
Owned by the 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.
Jul 20, 2017 | General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 20, 2017) – Actors from today’s hottest shows and movies descend onto Mohegan Sun on August 18th – 20th for the Northeast’s hottest comic con. Fans of superheroes don’t have to travel to San Diego for comic con action; they can get their fill right here in Connecticut when TerrifiCon returns this August inside Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center!
Stars from Guardians of the Galaxy, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Flash, Arrow and Gotham are headed for Mohegan Sun as Connecticut’s terrific comic con returns for three days of fan fun. There will be stars of today’s hottest shows and movies alongside the top comic book artists and writers from Marvel and DC Comics in attendance as fans get their geek on.
Recently added to the superstar lineup is Connecticut native, actor Will Friedle, who starred in the smash hit Boy Meets World and is also the voice talent in shows like Transformers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Kim Possible and Batman Beyond. Speaking of Batman, this year’s TerrifiCon is dedicated to the memory of actor Adam West who was scheduled to make his final appearance at this year’s show, but unfortunately passed away on June 9th. Co-stars Burt Ward who played Robin, and former Miss America, actress Lee Meriwether, who played Catwoman will be on hand to meet fans and talk about their late co-star. Friedle joins actors Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick who starred in Game of Thrones and now appear in the Marvel Netflix TV series Iron Fist and The Defenders.
Fans can also get in on the superhero fun with the annual costume contest on Saturday, and late night comic con fun at Mohegan Sun with a celebrity poker game on Friday night and rooftop after party on Saturday.
Kids can plan on a super time with the return of Kids’ Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday, with activities aimed at the little ones with puppeteers from Sesame Street and My Little Pony artists. Plus, see the famed BatCopter, Batmobile and even BatBoat all inside Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center.
Tickets are going fast, so why not fly in and pick up yours before they are all gone! Tickets are $30.00 and $27.00 and are available to purchase now by logging on to Ticketmaster.com or calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number at 1.800.745.3000. Tickets are also available to purchase, free of service fees, at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
*Kids ages 10 and younger will be admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Military personnel, active or retired and first responders can get special Friday tickets for only $20.00 on-site at Mohegan Sun.
Please visit TERRIFICON’s website for more details: terrificon.com.
ABOUT BIG FEDORA MARKETING:
This event and advertising firm is the brainchild of lifelong comic book fan and pop-culture expert, Mitch Hallock. The firm has been producing and organizing comic book conventions in Connecticut since 2012, including events held at Mohegan Sun starting in 2015. More recently, the firm launched CT GamerCon, which focuses on video and tabletop gaming, also held at Mohegan Sun in April 2017.
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.
Jul 20, 2017 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Join bestselling author James Patterson and his wife Susan as they bring their latest literary masterpieces to Mohegan Sun for an exclusive Winning Authors event.
WHEN: Saturday, September 9th
2:00pm – Live Q&A
2:30pm – Book Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun sets the stage for an exclusive Winning Authors event featuring world-renowned bestseller James Patterson and his wife Susan as they showcase their children’s book, Big Words For Little Geniuses. Mr. Patterson will also be signing copies of his latest thriller, The Store, a suspenseful tale of a retailer that can anticipate your desires. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get a glimpse into one of the literary world’s finest writers during a live Q&A followed by a book signing event on Saturday, September 9th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
*James & Susan Patterson will only be signing copies of Big Words For Little Geniuses and The Store which are available for pre-order through Bank Square Books and can be purchased by clicking here. Guests are encouraged to pre-order as there is a limited amount of spots available for signing event. Each book purchased will entitle the purchaser to one bracelet which gains them entry to the signing line. All guests must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line. Bracelet and the pre-ordered books will be distributed on the day of the event. A limited number of books and bracelets may be available for purchase on the day of the event, subject to availability. Photos and signing personalization are prohibited.
Jul 19, 2017 | Special Events
WHAT: The 9th Annual Connecticut Authors Trail wraps up with author Beatriz Williams at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, September 14th during a Winning Authors event.
WHEN: Thursday, September 14th
7:00pm – Live Q&A
8:00pm – Book Signing
The Cabaret Theatre
IN DETAIL: Follow the literary path to Connecticut’s best authors during the Connecticut Authors Trail. The state’s brightest writers showcase their works and share their stories at local libraries starting July 6th with the final event being held at Mohegan Sun on September 14th featuring Beatriz Williams.
New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams headlines a page-turning Winning Authors event as she unveils her latest work, Cocoa Beach, at Mohegan Sun. A lush, historical novel, Cocoa Beach is a story of love, suspense, betrayal and redemption and Williams shares it all with fans on Thursday, September 14th during a live Q&A and autograph session in The Cabaret Theatre.
Jul 18, 2017 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 18, 2017) – Ronald Miceli of Farmington, CT walked away feeling very lucky on Wednesday, July 12th after hitting the Super 4 Diamonds bonus jackpot totaling $347,456.
Miceli struck it big on a blackjack table in Casino of the Earth, which is home to 2,500 slot machines and 160 table games. Mohegan Sun’s Table Jackpots, including table games such as blackjack, craps and baccarat, have reached $1 million on occasion and have been increasingly popular.
For more details on the many games across the property, visit, Playing at Mohegan Sun.
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.
