Jul 6, 2023 | Community Relations, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
WHAT: Guests are invited to saddle up and prepare for Mohegan Sun’s first-ever Race Players Appreciation Day on Sunday, July 16th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, July 16th
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: Mike “Mut” Mutnansky will be emceeing this day of thrilling races, heartfelt gratitude, and unforgettable moments as Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook celebrates the true heroes of horse racing—the players! Guests are invited to this FREE event and can delight in food specials, free drinks and wagering voucher giveaways. Horse racing fanatics can take advantage of a complimentary book signing with Richard Eng, the author of Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies, with books available for signing. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and greet with professional jockey, Chantal Sutherland. On this special occasion, the red carpet will be rolled out to honor the passion, skill, and dedication of all horse racing enthusiasts!
All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Food & Beverage minimums may apply. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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May 13, 2022 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Jackpots, Sports, Sports Betting
Another guest took home $247,215 on the Kentucky Derby by correctly nailing a “Pick 5,” where you must select the winning horse for five consecutive races to win
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 13, 2022) – On Saturday, May 7th from the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, two guests combined for huge winning tickets on Kentucky Derby wagers. The first was a successful “Superfecta” where a player correctly picked the first four finishers in sequence in the Kentucky Derby, winning $321,500 off a $1.00 wager in the process. Another player at Mohegan Sun’s Derby Day party placed 50 cents on a “Pick 5” bet and scored $247,215! Rich Strike, who had 80-to-1 odds to win, took home the Kentucky Derby crown this past Saturday.
“We saw two of the biggest horse racing wins ever at Mohegan Sun on Saturday and we congratulate the two players that placed these incredible wagers,” said Brad Bryant, General Manager of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “We also had numerous guests win big by picking the Kentucky Derby winner, Rich Strike. It was a thrilling day at the sportsbook, and we are excited to have many more like it.”
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook celebrated its grand opening on March 5, 2022. The new venue at Mohegan Sun features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a full dining menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 40 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, various live-teller windows and a drink menu that includes an array of local, domestic, and imported beers and creative mixed drinks like the Jesus Shuttlesworth, consisting of Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer.
The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is open daily with extended hours on Friday and Saturday (8:00am – 1:00am). For more information, visit mohegansun.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 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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