Mar 2, 2022 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Sports Betting
Mohegan Sun to Host Michael Buffer, Larry Holmes, Chris Hogan, Dan Koppen and more for a Grand Opening Celebration of the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
WHAT: The all-new 11,000 square foot multi-level
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will host a Grand Opening celebration, open to the public, on Saturday, March 5th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. This Grand Opening party will be a star studded affair, bringing together the world-renowned ring announcer, Michael Buffer, former Heavyweight champion, Larry Holmes, former New England Patriot linemen, Max “Big Country” Lane and Dan Koppen as well as stand-out NFL wide receiver Chris Hogan, who played on the championship winning 2017 New England Patriots.
A special parade is also set to kick the festivities off, traveling from Sky Tower hotel lobby to the new sportsbook, beginning at 6:30pm. At 7:00pm, a champagne toast MC’d by Michael Buffer, alongside officials from Mohegan Sun and FanDuel, will take place to officially launch the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which also just opened a full drink + dining menu and a high stakes Race Book section. Guests will be able to wager on the biggest games that night, as well as enter to win great prizes like a signed Derek Jeter baseball, a signed Aaron Rodgers football and more.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, March 5th from 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook located in Casino of the Earth
WHO: Mohegan Sun President & GM, Jeff Hamilton | Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook GM, Brad Bryant | FanDuel CMO, Mike Raffensperger | Michael Buffer | Former NFL player, Chris Hogan |Former Heavyweight Champion, Larry Holmes |Former NFL player, Max Lane | Former NFL Pro Bowl Center, Dan Koppen| DJAE Melee |Additional special guests
IN DETAIL: The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is one of the of the largest FanDuel Sportsbook’s in the United States, checking in at 11,000 square-feet and featuring luxury seating for more than 200 people, an incredible 140-foot Hi-Def video wall, six cashier windows and 39 easy-to-use betting kiosks available 24/7 for a variety of sports betting opportunities on all major sports like NCAA Basketball, NBA, MLB, MMA, Boxing, NHL and much more.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook also rolled out a full dining menu on February 28th, offering Philly cheese steaks, pizza, tacos, wings, nachos and a variety of specialty burgers (including Impossible™ Burger options). The drink menu includes highlights like the “Shooter McGavin” (Basil Hayden bourbon, Proof white peach syrup, lemon sour and black tea), the “Jesus Shuttlesworth” (Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer). Craft beer favorites include the likes of Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Cisco Brewers, UFO, Outer Light Brewing Company and plenty more.
The Grand Opening event on March 5th celebrates the completion of this exciting new sportsbook, which has created 120 new jobs. The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will roll in this new era of casino resort sports betting with the one-and-only, Michael Buffer, alongside a collective of some of the biggest names in sports, past and present.
Guests 21+ can experience the ceremony beginning at 7:00pm and then enter to win prizes that will be given away every 20 minutes through 10:00pm. Prizes include a signed Chris Paul basketball, a signed Derek Jeter baseball, a signed Aaron Rodgers football and more. Additionally, a very special guest is slated to make an appearance just after the festivities begin. DJAE Melee, one of New England’s best, will be spinning throughout the evening. For more information, click HERE.
*Media interested in a tour of the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook this week for coverage opportunities ahead of this Grand Opening event can reach out to PR Manager, Cody Chapman, at [email protected]. Credential requests for the Grand Opening on March 5th can also be submitted to Mohegan Sun PR via the above email.
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Jul 6, 2021 | General News
Three Connecticut Sun players were named to the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021
roster on Wednesday afternoon. Brionna Jones, Jonquel Jones and DeWanna Bonner will head to Las Vegas, NV on July 14 to compete in the 17th WNBA All-Star game. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7pm EST.
Brionna Jones, who received the first All-Star selection of her career, is averaging a career-best 14.4 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game in a career-high 31.1 minutes of action per game. Drafted eighth overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft, Jones has solidified herself as one of the top frontcourt players in the league. In 2020, the 6-3 forward saw her first career start and has been in the starting line-up for every contest she has seen action in since.
Jonquel Jones, is due to make the third All-Star appearance (2017, 2019) of her career in 2021. The 6-6 forward is currently leading the Sun in points per game (21.7) and rebounds per game (10.9). Averaging a career-high in points and a second-best in rebounds, Jones sits third in the WNBA for points per game and first in rebounds per game. In 2017 and 2019, when Jones was also selected as an All-Star, she led the league in rebounding both years.
Bonner, a 12-year WNBA veteran, will also be representing the Sun in this year’s All-Star Game. The 6-4 forward is currently second on the team in points and rebounds per game. Averaging 16.1 points and 7.4 rebounds. Bonner will appear in her fourth All-Star game.
Those selected as all-stars will compete against the USA Basketball Women’s National Team ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Team WNBA will be coached by Co-Head Coaches, Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson.
For more information on AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021, head to wnba.com/allstar. Below are the rosters for Team WNBA and the USA Basketball Women’s National Team.
TEAM WNBA
(Co-Head Coaches, WNBA Legends Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson)
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
POSITION |
HT |
BIRTHDATE |
COLLEGE/COUNTRY |
YRS. |
ASG |
| DeWanna Bonner |
Connecticut |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
8/21/87 |
Auburn |
11 |
4 |
| Liz Cambage |
Las Vegas |
Frontcourt |
6-8 |
8/18/91 |
Australia |
4 |
4 |
| Kahleah Copper^ |
Chicago |
Backcourt |
6-1 |
8/28/94 |
Rutgers |
5 |
1 |
| Dearica Hamby^ |
Las Vegas |
Frontcourt |
6-3 |
11/6/93 |
Wake Forest |
6 |
1 |
| Brionna Jones^ |
Connecticut |
Frontcourt |
6-3 |
12/18/95 |
Maryland |
4 |
1 |
| Jonquel Jones |
Connecticut |
Frontcourt |
6-6 |
1/5/94 |
George Washington |
4 |
3 |
| Betnijah Laney^ |
New York |
Backcourt |
6-0 |
10/29/93 |
Rutgers |
5 |
1 |
| Arike Ogunbowale^ |
Dallas |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
3/2/97 |
Notre Dame |
2 |
1 |
| Candace Parker |
Chicago |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
4/19/86 |
Tennessee |
13 |
6 |
| Satou Sabally^ |
Dallas |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
4/25/98 |
Oregon/Germany |
1 |
1 |
| Courtney Vandersloot |
Chicago |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
2/8/89 |
Gonzaga |
10 |
3 |
| Courtney Williams^ |
Atlanta |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
5/11/94 |
South Florida |
5 |
1 |
USA WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
(Head Coach Dawn Staley)
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
POSITION |
HT. |
BIRTHDATE |
COLLEGE |
YRS. |
ASG |
| Ariel Atkins^ |
Washington |
Backcourt |
5-8 |
7/30/96 |
Texas |
3 |
1 |
| Sue Bird |
Seattle |
Backcourt |
5-9 |
10/16/80 |
Connecticut |
17 |
12 |
| Tina Charles |
Washington |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
12/5/88 |
Connecticut |
10 |
8 |
| Napheesa Collier |
Minnesota |
Frontcourt |
6-1 |
9/23/96 |
Connecticut |
2 |
2 |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith |
Phoenix |
Backcourt |
5-9 |
8/2/90 |
Notre Dame |
7 |
5 |
| Sylvia Fowles |
Minnesota |
Frontcourt |
6-6 |
10/6/85 |
LSU |
13 |
7 |
| Chelsea Gray |
Las Vegas |
Backcourt |
5-11 |
10/8/92 |
Duke |
6 |
4 |
| Brittney Griner |
Phoenix |
Frontcourt |
6-9 |
10/18/90 |
Baylor |
8 |
7 |
| Jewell Loyd |
Seattle |
Guard |
5-10 |
10/5/93 |
Notre Dame |
6 |
3 |
| Breanna Stewart |
Seattle |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
8/27/94 |
Connecticut |
4 |
3 |
| Diana Taurasi |
Phoenix |
Backcourt |
6-0 |
6/11/82 |
Connecticut |
16 |
10 |
| A’ja Wilson |
Las Vegas |
Frontcourt |
6-4 |
8/8/96 |
South Carolina |
3 |
3 |
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection
YRS denotes number of seasons completed entering 2021
ASG denotes number of All-Star selections including 2021
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Nov 12, 2020 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Collegiate Event to Feature 40 Teams in 45 Games Over 11 Days
Uncasville, CT – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle 
Group today announced the complete schedule of matchups for the season-opening event known as “Bubbleville.” Games will be played November 25 – December 5, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Bubbleville will house several events relocated and reimagined due to COVID-19 and provides a controlled environment with teams and event staff adhering to tribal, government, and NCAA health and safety protocols and testing requirements. At this time, all games are expected to be played without fans in attendance.
The event will feature 45 games in 11 days, showcasing 40 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s teams. The schedule will be headlined by several preseason ranked squads including #2 Baylor, #3 Villanova, #4 Virginia, #18 Arizona State and#20 Oregon for the men and #3 UConn, #5 Louisville and #6 Mississippi State for the women. Select games will be available on ESPN networks. All games airing on ESPN networks will also be available on the ESPN App, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider. All other games will be streamed via FloHoops. The schedule to date is available below, along with broadcast information.
In the coming days, additional games featuring Oregon and Missouri will be added to the schedule on December 2 and 3. Each school will play two games, including one game against each other.
Events taking place in Bubbleville include the Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, the 2K Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the HomeLight Classic, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge, the Jimmy V Women’s Classic and several pods and single game contests developed specifically for Bubbleville.
To learn more, visit https://www.hoophall.com/events/bubbleville or follow @hoophall #Bubbleville on Twitter and Instagram.
About Mohegan Sun Arena:
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
About the Gazelle Group:
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally-recognized events, such as the 2K Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the Roman Legends Classic Presented by Old Trapper, the Gotham Classic, the Sunshine Slam, the Bluegrass Showcase, the Holiday Face-Off, and the College Basketball Invitational. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit www.hoophall.com, follow @hoophall #Bubbleville or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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9:00 AM
|
Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Towson
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FloHoops
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11:30 AM
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Men
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Rhode Island vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Virginia vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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4:30 PM
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Men
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Florida vs. UMass Lowell
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic: Villanova vs. Boston College
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic: Baylor vs. Arizona State
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ESPN
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
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11:00 AM
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Men
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Rhode Island vs. Towson
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FloHoops
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1:30 PM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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4:00 PM
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Men
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Siena vs. Massachusetts
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic Consolation
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic Championship
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ESPN
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Friday, November 27, 2020
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11:30AM
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Men
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HomeLight Classic: Virginia vs. Florida
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ESPN
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Towson vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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4:30 PM
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Men
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Massachusetts vs. Delaware
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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Central Connecticut State vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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9:30 PM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Army
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FloHoops
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
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10:00 AM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: Mississippi State vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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12:30 PM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: UConn vs. Quinnipiac
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TBA
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3:00 PM
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Men
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Delaware vs. Siena
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FloHoops
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5:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. South Florida
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ESPN3
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. Temple
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ESPNEWS
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
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9:30 AM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Consolation
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FloHoops
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12:00 PM
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Men
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Massachusetts vs. Iona
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FloHoops
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3:00 PM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Championship
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ESPN
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5:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. Temple
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ESPN2
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. South Florida
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ESPN2
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Monday, November 30, 2020
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11:30 AM
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Men
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Vermont vs. Buffalo
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FloHoops
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Siena vs. Liberty
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FloHoops
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9:00 PM
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Men
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Boston College vs. St. John’s
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TBA
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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11:30 AM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Vermont
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FloHoops
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2:30 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic: USC vs. BYU
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ESPN2
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5:00 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic: UConn vs. Vanderbilt
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ESPN2
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7:30 PM
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Men
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Iona vs. Buffalo
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FloHoops
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9:30 PM
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Men
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Massachusetts vs. South Florida
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FloHoops
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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5:30 PM
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Men
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Vermont vs. Iona
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FloHoops
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Drexel vs. Quinnipiac
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FloHoops
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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1:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Drexel
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic Championship
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic Consolation
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ESPN2
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Friday, December 4, 2020
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4:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Quinnipiac
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Women
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Jimmy V Women’s Classic: UConn vs. Louisville
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ESPN
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
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2:00 PM
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Men
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UConn vs. North Carolina State
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TBA
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Jan 28, 2020 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports
Special on-air guests to include MLB pitchers Adam Ottavino & Nathan Eovaldi as well as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Regional President, Ray Pineault
WHAT: Join us at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 7th when New York City’s #1
radio show, The Michael Kay Show (98.7 ESPN NY & airs on the YES network) will be broadcasting live from the Wolf Den in Casino of the Earth.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 7th, 3:00pm to 6:30pm in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun.
IN DETAIL: Get the scoop on the latest New York sports headlines and more when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg broadcasts live from the Wolf Den! Catch up on all the latest sports talk on Friday, February 7th beginning at 3:00pm. This special radio broadcast at Mohegan Sun is in support of and occurs just before the 33rd Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Memorabilia Auction, taking place in the Uncas Ballroom. For more info on registration and how to contribute, visit: ctcancerfoundation.org
Currently, special on-air interview guests for The Michel Kay Show broadcast will include Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Regional President, Ray Pineault at 3:10pm, New York Yankees relief pitcher, Adam Ottavino at 4:00pm and Boston Red Sox pitcher, Nathan Eovaldi, who was tremendous in the 2018 post-season, at 4:30pm.
ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT CANCER FOUNDATION
Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF) was founded in 1987 by John Ellis, former catcher for the NY Yankees and cancer survivor, to financially assist CT cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research. For the past 33 years, CCF has granted more than $6.1 million to over 7000 CT cancer patients for critical everyday living expenses and $2.2 million to cancer research. CCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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 80 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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Mar 27, 2019 | Breaking News, Gaming, Sports, Sports Betting
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 27, 2019) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) 
has signed an agreement with Kambi Group plc to provide online and on-property betting products to MGE’s signature U.S. integrated entertainment resort located in Connecticut.
Following a competitive process, MGE selected Kambi in part due to its track-record of lawful and responsible delivery in the U.S., including the quality and flexibility of its sports wagering products, trading and risk management capabilities and unrivalled speed to market – both online and on-property.
Since the repeal if the federal sports betting ban in the U.S. last May, Kambi has built a leading position in two of the largest states to have regulated thus far; New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as processing the historic first legal online wager in the country outside of Nevada.
While sports wagering has yet to be regulated on an intrastate basis in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun supports pending state legislation to legalize the activity as early as this year. Under existing tribal-state agreements between the Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut and similar agreements with the other federally recognized tribe in the state, commercial casino games are operated exclusively by the two federally recognized tribes.
In the meantime, the Kambi Sportsbook will be integrated into Mohegan Sun’s iPro gaming platform to power a free-to-play sportsbook, enabling Mohegan Sun guests to familiarize themselves with the Kambi product ahead of a regulated real-money launch.
Due to the uncertain regulatory timetable, Kambi is unable to guide on what impact, if any, the deal will have on its 2019 revenues, however, the strategic alliance is expected to generate material income in future years.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi Chief Executive Officer, said, “Kambi’s strategy in the US is to partner with the biggest and best gaming operators each state has to offer. In Mohegan Sun, not only have we partnered with one of the two largest casinos in Connecticut, but also one of the leading gaming and entertainment destinations across the whole of the country.”
Aviram Alroy, VP of Interactive Gaming for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, said; “Mohegan Sun’s goal is to utilize our brand and strong presence in the state and after a long vetting process, we found that Kambi was best positioned to complement that, as they’re the most sophisticated and comprehensive Sportsbook out there.
“That, along with a highly experienced and responsive team, placed Kambi well above the competition in the selection of a sports betting strategic partner in Connecticut.”
About Kambi
Kambi is a provider of premium sports betting services to licensed B2C gaming operators. Kambi Group plc is listed on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm. Our services encompass a broad offering from front-end user interface through to odds compiling, customer intelligence and risk management, built on an in-house developed software platform. Kambi’s 20-plus customers include 888 Holdings, ATG, DraftKings, Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Kindred Group, LeoVegas, Napoleon Games and Rush Street Interactive. Kambi employs more than 700 staff across offices in Malta (headquarters), Romania, the UK, Philippines, Sweden, Australia and the United States.
Kambi utilises a best of breed security approach, and is ISO 27001and eCOGRA certified. Kambi Group plc is listed on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol “KAMBI”. The Company’s Certified Advisor is Redeye AB.
Redeye AB
[email protected]
Tel: +46 (0)8 121 576 90
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut and INSPIRE in Incheon, South Korea. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Northern Asia, and beginning in 2019 Niagara Falls, Canada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit mohegangaming.com.
