Mar 26, 2013 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Two of the top gaming industry leaders in the world attempt to break GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® titles on April 27th at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun includes three casinos and nearly 6,000 slot machines.
Mohegan Sun and Bally Technologies, Inc. are making history as they attempt to break not one, but two world records on Saturday, April 27th. The two gaming giants will attempt to break the records for the Largest Slot Machine Tournament and Most Slot Machines Running The Same Game Simultaneously.
The tournaments, which will be held in two sessions that morning, will be throughout Mohegan Sun’s three casinos: Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind. Prizes will be awarded for the top 200 winners with $100,000 up for grabs in cash and Free Slot Play. The first place winner walks away with $50,000 cash! Guests can register that morning beginning at 7:00am in the Wolf Den. All participants will receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play; must be a Player’s Club member to participate.
Representatives from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will be on-site to validate the records. Over 5,000 people are estimated to participate in the event.
Breaking ground and records is not new to Mohegan Sun, who currently holds the record for the World’s Largest Wedding Cake set back in February 2004 with a cake measuring 17 feet tall and weighing 15,032 pounds.
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, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on Youtube.
About Bally Technologies, Inc.
With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Jul 17, 2012 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Experience the third Bingo After Dark event at Mohegan Sun this August
If you missed Mohegan Sun’s first Bingo After Dark, shame on us. Twice? Shame on you! Here’s your chance to experience the most exciting bingo at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, August 18th. Complete with a neon backdrop and daubers, a live DJ and drinks until the late night hours, Bingo After Dark is where the summer days turn into hot summer nights!
The event kicks off at 10:00pm and will be held inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. The cost is $20.00 per person and covers eight games, a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available.
At 8:00pm, the party kicks off early in the Convention Center with a cash bar, music and more, with doors opening to the Uncas Ballroom at 9:00pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 total in cash being awarded that night! DJ K-Otic will be on-hand to spin tunes between rounds.
Player’s Club members can also swipe their cards throughout the night for a chance to win a $1,000 bingo bonus. The winner will be announced at the end of the final game. Winners must be present to win. If you don’t have a Player’s Club card, signing up is free and easy! Just visit any of the Player’s Club booths for more details.
Tickets will be available starting Friday, July 20th at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Must be a Player’s Club member to win. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/bingo or to check out past Bingo After Dark events, visit youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
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.
May 22, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Bally Technologies and Mohegan Sun team up once again to bring great new slot machines to the gaming floor
Mohegan Sun is thrilled to announce that the Michael Jackson King of Pop themed slot machines are set to be unveiled at Mohegan Sun in mid-June. A total of twelve penny slot machines will be launched, with six in Casino of the Earth and six in Casino of the Sky. Mohegan Sun will be one of the first casinos on the East Coast to have the all-new Michael Jackson King of Pop slot machines.
Michael Jackson King of Pop features one of the most widely beloved and influential artists of all time in an exciting, music-filled game on Bally’s new Pro Series™ V22/32 cabinet with the custom, Pro surround-sound chair. Offering everything from mystery wilds bonuses and free games bonus events and featuring hit songs “Bad”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Dirty Diana”, and “Smooth Criminal”, this game is highlighted by a U-Spin™ Platinum Record Bonus and video clips showcasing the performer. Michael Jackson is represented exclusively for licensing by the Bravado International Group.
Guests will be able to find the Michael Jackson King of Pop video slots near Sunglasses USA in Casino of the Sky. In Casino of the Earth, the machines will be located across from Birches Bar & Grill.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
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Jan 30, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun will be offering guests a great opportunity to win exclusive vacation prizes and more, beginning February 1st
Mohegan Sun is giving Player’s Club members a chance to win their way to gaming paradise with the all new $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway. The grand prizes include trips to beautiful casino destinations in South Africa, Antigua, Monaco and Macau. The action kicks off on February 1st and goes through April 30th. Other prizes include Free Slot Play, Player’s Club points and other great travel prizes.
All guests have to do to take part in this huge giveaway is swipe their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions. This will give them entry into the $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway for a chance to win a getaway to one of the following top rated casinos in the world:
- Mohegan Sun, Connecticut
- Sun City, South Africa
- St. James Club, Antigua
- The Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Macau
The fun doesn’t end there as Player’s Club members can also win Free Slot Play, Player’s Club points and hundreds of travel prizes instantly.
Must be 21 years or older to participate. Please visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules or visit www.mohegansun.com/playing/current-promotions.html for more information on the $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
