10th Annual benefit to take place in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, November 16th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 24, 2024) – On Saturday, November 16th, all are welcome to head to Mohegan Sun to celebrate active-duty military and veterans at the 10th Annual Vets Rock. This event features valuable programs that focus on enhancing the lives of veterans and active-duty military members through a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses, and other resources. This event is free and open to all ages.
Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony, presented by Gil Simmons from WTNH, will take place from 11:00am – Noon in front of the Box Office in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. An exciting presentation from the Tribal Color Guard will kick off the festivities! Members of Mohegan Sun’s executive team along with other influential speakers will discuss the importance of our military and will show their gratitude for veterans. Additionally, a local school will perform the National Anthem and two service dogs will be presented to their new owners by Everlasting Veteran and donated by Meadow Ridge Weims (And Danes). Following the ceremony, guests are invited to the Uncas Ballroom for the 10th year of Vets Rock.
Vets Rock Expo From Noon – 4:00pm, guests of all ages are invited to attend the free Vets Rock Expo in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The expo will feature tables hosted by veteran service organizations, educational services and companies looking to provide benefits to veterans and active-duty military members. A job fair hosted by Mohegan Sun will be available during the expo to assist service members and their families in accessing career opportunities. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to receive a flu vaccine by Northeast Medical Group and interact with adorable puppies looking for their forever home as All Paws on Deck will be hosting an adoption event. Guests 21 or older will also be able to participate in Casino 101 featuring free Blackjack and Roulette lessons offered by Mohegan Sun.
As a thank you to the troops, both past and present, Mohegan Sun regularly offers year-round military discounts to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and military dependents at more than 40 shops and dining locations across property. Guests must present a valid Military ID. A full list of the discount program can be found on the Mohegan Sun website.
For more information about Vets Rock 2024 and to stay up to date on new participating vendors and activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary, visit mohegansun.com/vetsrock.
ABOUT VETS ROCK FOUNDATION, LLC
Vets Rock Foundation, LLC is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 by The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. This organization was created to support and benefit veterans, active and reserve military members, and their families. Their annual event in November, Vets Rock, is a free exposition-style event which offers access to hiring and educational opportunities, Veteran Service Organizations, and other veteran-owned companies.
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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 16, 2024) –– On Wednesday, December 18th Mohegan Sun Arena will host nine-time GRAMMY® Award winning icons and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind, & Fire, for an unforgettable night of music as they perform hours of hits spanning more than 50 years.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 20th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Soul can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, September 21st.
Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the planet, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They’ve won an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their contributions to arts and culture was acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.
The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives.
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 consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards 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.
WHAT: Guests are invited to head to Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 18th for Moonlit Movies on the Sun Patio. Event doors open at 5:30pm and admission is free.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, October 18th
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Sun Patio
IN DETAIL: On Friday, October 18th, guests can enjoy the revamped Sun Patio in a brand-new way! As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mohegan Sun is inviting guests to cozy up under the stars for a night of fall fun. The night kicks off at 6:00pm with a classic family-friendly movie, Hocus Pocus (rated PG), followed by Jordan Peele’s Us (rated R), starting at 8:30pm. Throughout the night, delicious plates from food trucks, autumn-themed cocktail specials and cozy fire pits will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to gather their friends and family and dress in their warmest sweater or favorite costume for an autumn night to remember.
Guests will be able to reserve a fire pit in advance for up to eight guests. Each reservation will include the choice of a complimentary cocktail or a pizza slice with a soda or water, seating for up to eight people, prime viewing of the movie screen and cocktail service. All seating will be reserved on a per movie basis. Additional seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about activities on the Sun Patio, guests can visit mohegansun.com/sunpatio.
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.
A weekly live sports betting podcast hosted by Mike “Mut” Mutnansky and Eytan Shander, featuring Mohegan Sun FanDuel GM Brad Bryant, debuted this past Thursday night. The exciting new podcast will be recorded live every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. through Nov. 7 inside the Sportsbook.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Sept. 6, 2024) – Mohegan Sun, in partnership with FanDuel, launched its all-new sports betting podcast, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun. The first episode aired live from Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Thursday, Sept. 5, coinciding with the 2024/2025 pro football season kickoff. Hosted by Mike “Mut” Mutnansky and Eytan Shander, the podcast will air every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. through Nov. 7. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook’s General Manager, Brad Bryant, will be featured on the podcast weekly, adding further game analysis, expert picks and general sports talk in addition to detailing special events coming up in the Sportsbook!
Fans who missed the live premiere can catch the episode on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music, or watch the live-streamed sessions on YouTube. Each episode will also be available for replay on mohegansun.com/sportsbooklive. Reservations can be made through UrVenue for those interested in experiencing the live recording in person.
The 11,000-square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in the winter of 2022 and has always been a hub of sports excitement. Brad Bryant became a regular on Mut Mutnansky’s weekly Boston sports radio show, providing picks, banter and betting advice on the weekend’s biggest games across college and pro football. Reunited with Mut and joined by Philadelphia sports media veteran Eytan Shander, Bryant continues to deliver in-depth analysis and predictions for the weekend’s biggest games across college and pro football.
On this premier episode aired on Thursday evening, the trio of Mutnansky, Shander and Bryant discussed the big games taking place across the football weekend into the Monday night pro-football game. Analysis included Bryant being a fan of the big underdog, Northern Illinois, against Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon, Shander feeling good about Cincinnati winning big against New England on Sunday, and Mutnansky predicting a low scoring affair in the Carolina at New Orleans game on Sunday as well. For more, listen HERE.
“It was a thrill to join Mut and Eytan for the premiere of this all-new weekly sports podcast live from Mohegan Sun,” said Brad Bryant, General Manager of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “Each week, we will continue to deliver real-time analysis, make predictions, and showcase the incredible game-day experience at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. I’m excited to continue bringing fans this exciting content every week.”
Produced in partnership with OddsShopper, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun will also cover the MLB playoff stretch, the NBA and other major sports. With a 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. live schedule through Nov. 7, the live podcast leads into the big pro football games each Thursday night, viewable on the largest continuous video wall on the East Coast inside the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The sportsbook also features 225+ seats, a mezzanine level with a private bar, a Race Book, 33 betting kiosks available 24/7, six cashier windows, a winning dining menu and much more.
*Guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY: New England Sports personality Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has been a staple in the Boston sports radio and podcast scene for more than 15 years. Mut is also an avid handicapper and horse racing fan who has hosted various events at Mohegan Sun. Mutnansky writes about sports, sports betting, Saratoga and sports media through his MutStack blog, available at Mutstack.com. Mutnansky is a graduate of UConn and also hosts the MutStack Podcast.
ABOUT BRAD BRYANT: Originally from Texas, Brad Bryant is a veteran in Sportsbook management. His career began at Boulder & Sunset Station in Las Vegas followed by becoming Director of Race, Sports & Poker at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Bryant would move on to the role of Director of Operations for Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots in Louisiana prior to joining Mohegan Sun. Known in Las Vegas as “Bomber Brad” for his longshot horse picks on the radio show “Raceday Las Vegas,” Bryant has been with Mohegan Sun since 2021, leading Sportsbook & Race Book operations.
ABOUT EYTAN SHANDER: Eytan Shander is a well-known sports radio and TV personality based out of Philadelphia. He writes a weekly sports column on PhillyVoice.com in addition to providing insights on the Post Flight podcast hosted on Philly Voice. Shander’s content can also be found on oddsshopper.com, where he provides sports betting and fantasy sports predictions and analysis. Follow Shander on X at @shandershow!
To learn more about Mohegan’s online casino and sports betting offerings, visit CT.mohegansuncasino.com
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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 5, 2024) – Country music superstar Blake Shelton is set to hit the road next year with his “Friends & Heroes” Tour 2025 which includes a 7:00pm show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 21st. The tour features performances by genre heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins plus very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, September 14th. Additionally, tickets for the “Friends & Heroes” Tour 2025 will be available via an exclusive fan presale beginning Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00am through Thursday, September 12th at 10:00pm. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00am through Thursday, September 12th at 10:00pm. Fans can sign up for the exclusive Presale HERE.
The “Friends & Heroes” Tour announcement comes fresh off the boot heels of Shelton’s recently announced “Live In Las Vegas” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency will occur on February 5th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 14th, and 15th.
As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering Country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. With 28 No. 1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion global streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice Awards, among many others.
As an original coach on the Emmy Award-winning television show The Voice, Shelton brought a steady diet of current and classic Country music to the NBC primetime audience. After 23 seasons and nine championships, he left the show in May of 2023.
A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks, and the OKPOP Museum, and he wrapped the “Back To The Honky Tonk” Tour in March with a special show in Tulsa titled “Blake Shelton & Friends: Oklahoma Is All For The Hall”. It featured fellow Oklahomans Ronnie Dunn, Kristin Chenoweth, Vice Gill, and others and raised more than $750,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
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 consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards 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.
