Nov 18, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 18, 2024) – Cole Swindell, a multi-platinum Grammy-nominated Country superstar will perform at the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 6th, at 7:30pm.
Tickets to see the artist behind the hit singles including “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “You Should Be Here”, and “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” go on sale Friday, November 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Swindell fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, November 23rd.
The multiple ACM award-winning singer songwriter released new music from his upcoming fifth studio album for Warner Music Nashville including his current radio single “Forever To Me,” and the digital only releases of “One Day” and “3 Feet Tall,” which Country Now called a “Song of the Year contender” and “one of the most important songs Cole Swindell has ever released.”
Swindell, who Rolling Stone has called “a proven hit-maker,” charted three back-to-back, Platinum-certified, multi-week No. 1 hits off his fourth studio album, Stereotype: “Single Saturday Night,” “Never Say Never” (with Lainey Wilson) and the five-week 3x Platinum chart-topper “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” that garnered three ACM Awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year (as songwriter and artist), an iHeart Music Award for “Country Song of the Year” and received a nomination for “Musical Event of the Year” for “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” with Jo Dee Messina for the 57th CMA Awards. He released a special duet remix of his smash “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” featuring Messina that has produced multiple award nominations and is included on his deluxe album Stereotype Broken, which also includes his 2023 Top 10 single “Drinkaby.”
The Tennessean called Swindell a “hard charging competitor armed with a mastery of the art of the craft, tirelessly looking for ways to improve his work” has solidified himself as a hit songwriter, recording artist and headlining performer over the past eleven years. He has racked up 12 No. 1 singles as an artist – 13 as a songwriter – each of the 12 singles are certified Platinum (including two singles at 3x Platinum and four at 2x Platinum), a Platinum-certified debut album (Cole Swindell), a Platinum-certified sophomore effort (You Should Be Here), a Gold-certified third entry (All Of It), and a Gold-certified fourth album (Stereotype). His massive, GRAMMY-nominated hit “Break Up In The End” was named the “2019 NSAI Song of the Year”. Swindell earned two nominations (“Musical Event of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year”) for “Never Say Never” at the 56th CMA Awards. Swindell officially became a headliner on his own in 2018 with his Reason To DrinkTours, and his 2022 Back Down To The Bar Tour. In 2023, he toured with Thomas Rhett on the Home Team Tour and headlined his Twelve Tour in the fall. Swindell just wrapped his 2024 summer Win The Night Tour.
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.
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Nov 14, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News
Pastry Chef Adam Young’s popular Sift Bake Shop, featuring A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, comes to Mohegan Sun in spring 2025!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is excited to announce a partnership with A.T.Y Hospitality that brings Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons to the property this upcoming spring. Located in the Winter Entrance, Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun, a family-owned French inspired bakery, will be the brand’s fourth in New England. Sift Bake Shop specializes in scratch made signature desserts, artisanal breads, pastries, macarons, and more. All items are all made in-house daily celebrating the freshest ingredients and modern techniques, with a nod to the traditional foundations of classic pastry. The establishment owned and operated by Pastry Chef Adam Young delivers high quality, unique and delicious food in a warm and welcoming environment.
Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun will launch in tandem with A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons presented by Grey Goose®, a boutique cocktail bar that inspires elegance in everyday life. Their list of signature cocktails, bonbons and confections are thoughtfully executed with the highest quality of ingredients. Bonbons are crafted delicately by hand to ensure an elevated and delicious experience.
“Adam Young has been a big part of our annual Sun Wine & Food Fest every January, and we’re so pleased to start this new chapter with he and his wife, Ebbie – in launching a Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y. Bar & Bonbons here at Mohegan Sun!” –said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “We have always been impressed by Sift Bake Shop and the expanded concepts this team has rolled out, and we can’t wait to bring them to Mohegan Sun guests this spring!”
“Alongside our talented teams at A.T.Y Hospitality, I am so thrilled to be the newest contributor to the esteemed Mohegan Sun lineup of outstanding Food and Beverage offerings,” said Adam Young, owner of A.T.Y Hospitality. “The opportunity to collaborate with such professionals and have a new arena to showcase our craft is something I would consider to be the pinnacle of any pastry chef’s career.”
In 2016, the husband-and-wife team, Adam and Ebbie Young decided to pursue their own business endeavors and opened Sift Bake Shop in Mystic, C.T. Since opening Sift Mystic, the flagship store has undergone extensive renovations, and the Sift brand has expanded to locations in Watch Hill, R.I. and Niantic, C.T. and soon Mohegan Sun. A.T.Y Hospitality additionally encompasses Mix Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, Young Buns Doughnuts and most recently a chocolate shop and martini bar, A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons. A.T.Y Hospitality is looking forward to opening Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons in Mohegan Sun the spring of 2025.
“We are committed to delivering outstanding products, and genuine hospitality, said Young. “Sift Bakeshop and the entire A.T.Y Hospitality umbrella are beyond excited to deliver our “achievable luxury” to the discerning guests of Mohegan Sun.”
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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 11, 2024 | General News, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 11, 2024) – On Thursday, November 7th, lucky Glastonbury, CT resident, Terri M., hit a massive jackpot in the amount of $251,964.37 on the popular hold & spin slot machine, Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder). Terri was playing in Casino of the Sky, which is home to nearly 1,900 slot machines, the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome, and over 90 table games, when she hit the “Super Jackpot” on a $10 spin!
Back in June, Mohegan Sun introduced additional Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder) slot machines to the property, bringing the total number of these fan-favorite games up to 20. With this addition, Mohegan Sun is now home to the most Huff N’ Even More Puff games in the Northeast. Players can also experience other games in the Huff N’ Puff series with both Huff N’ More Puff and Huff N’ X-Tra Puff offered throughout the property.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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 8, 2024 | Gaming, General News, Poker Tournaments
$600 No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to take place November 19th – 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 8, 2024) – Poker enthusiasts will have a chance to raise the stakes this month as Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Tournament takes place from Tuesday, November 19th through Friday, November 22nd. This no limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament has a $100,000 guarantee with a pay structure that awards the top 12%. Entry fee for players is $600 and participants will begin with 30,000 in tournament chips with an option to purchase a 5,000 chip dealer add-on for $10. On-site registration will take place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room one hour before the start of each flight and will remain open until the beginning of level nine.
Fall Showdown Satellite Tournaments, which provide players a shot at winning a seat to the Fall Showdown main event, are also taking place on Mondays, November 11th and 18th at 6:00pm and Thursday, November 14th at 11:00am. Entry for these satellite tournaments is $155. Players will begin with 15,000 in tournament chips and play will continue until all winners are declared. Players will have a one in five chance in these special tournaments to advance to Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Tournament!
Mohegan Sun Poker Room regularly offers daily “No Limit Texas Hold’em” and “Bounty” tournaments. A full tournament schedule can be found on the Mohegan Sun website. Those not looking to play in tournaments can check out Mohegan Sun Poker Room’s daily cash game offerings including 7 Card Stud, Texas Hold’em, No Limit Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, Badugi and 2-7 Triple Draw.
For more information about Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Tournament and all other poker offerings, visit mohegansun.com/poker.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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 7, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, Todd English’s Tuscany, and The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House to offer delicious Thanksgiving day specials
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 7, 2024) – Those looking to skip the cooking this Thanksgiving can do so in style at Mohegan Sun as TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, Todd English’s Tuscany, and The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will feature savory Thanksgiving specials on Thursday, November 28th! Additionally, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, Sol Toro, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana are also offering Thanksgiving Specials, and at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Portal and Chocolux roll out deals for the Holiday season.
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will be offering special Roasted Duck Dumplings with Szechuan garlic gravy, spiced fig, and plum chutney for $25.
Those looking for a full three course meal can head over to Todd English’s Tuscany where they’ll be offering a special prix fixe menu for $50. For the first course, guests can enjoy a Wood-roasted Pear and Gorgonzola Salad made with candied walnut, pomegranate reduction, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course will consist of Sage-brined Turkey served with potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, sweet potato with pecan crumble, bacon Dijon Brussels peddles, grappa cranberry sauce, and sage turkey gravy. For the third and final course, guests can indulge in Pecan Bread Pudding with vanilla gelato.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will be offering special Turkey Sliders for $15, a Roast Turkey Dinner for $32, and a specialty dessert for $12. The Turkey Sliders are made up of turkey breast, cheddar cheese, and a horseradish cranberry sauce on a brioche bun. The Roast Turkey Dinner will feature house roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, sauteed peas, green beans, and cauliflower served with apple stuffing.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana’s brand-new fall special Quattro Formaggio, which is available now for a limited time, features crushed Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, Asiago, ricotta, and Pecorino Romano cheese with olive oil atop their famous dough.
Now through December 31st, guests will receive a $20 bonus voucher (redeemable January 2, 2025 through April 30, 2025) with every $100 gift card purchase at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, and Sol Toro.
Now through November 30th, guests who spend $150, $250 or $350 at Portal will receive $20, $40, or $60 respectively off their next purchase. The discount will be valid through December 31st.
Last but not least, guests can stop by Chocolux and pick up some tasty treats for the Thanksgiving table. Chocolux now offers the social media sensation, “Dubai Bar,” while supplies last.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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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