Apr 14, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Horse racing, hat contest, free bets, and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 14, 2023) – Race down to the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Saturday, May 6th for a day filled with free bets, great food, and more! The Derby Day celebration gets started at 10:00am. New York Racing Association’s very own Anthony “The Big A” Stabile and Mike “Mut” Mutnansky are guest handicappers for Derby Day. These handicappers will have those at the sportsbook jockeying for a seat!
All table reservations will include a Honey Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Slider meal with Southwest Coleslaw and a side of Jalapeño Mac & Cheese, a commemorative Derby Day T-Shirt, a commemorative glass, and entry into free bet drawings. Guests can win their share of $10,000 in free bets! At 5:00pm, five random names will be drawn. Each of the five lucky guests that are chosen will receive $2,000 in free bets to be placed on the Derby. Additionally, guests who wager $50 on the Derby will receive a free gift! Guests can book reservations at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
It’s also time for guests to break out their best Derby hat for a day at the races! Compete in a Derby hat contest for bragging rights and free food! First place will receive $100 in Sportsbook F&B credit, second place will receive $50 in Sportsbook F&B credit, and third place will receive $25 in Sportsbook F&B credit.
Don’t let the Triple Crown excitement end there. Look forward to more live horse racing experiences at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook with upcoming events like Preakness Stakes on May 20th, Belmont Stakes on June 10th, and the Breeders’ Cup on November 3rd & 4th.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a robust food & beverage menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows. To learn more about all the action at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
Mohegan Sun is proud to sponsor the Dinner & Derby event that is being held on Wednesday, May 3rd at King Umberto restaurant in Elmont, NY. There will be a silent auction at this event with all proceeds going to the Belmont Child Care Association. Some notable silent auction items include an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun along with a $50 Mohegan Sun gift card and two tickets to the 2023 Belmont Stakes.
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY AND ANTHONY “THE BIG A” STABILE:
Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has spent almost 20 years in Boston sports radio. A native of Pepperell, MA, Mut fell in love with horse racing in the Mohegan Sun Race Book and Saratoga Springs, NY. He has been hosting racing events for Mohegan Sun for over 10 years – and even occasionally has a winner! When he is not talking about Boston sports on the radio or coaching his boys’ flag football teams – he’s playing the horses at NYRA tracks. He writes and talks about sports and racing at MutStack.com.
Anthony “The Big A” Stabile has worked in horse racing his entire life. He got his start as a groom, hot walker and jockey’s agent before a five-year stint at the New York Post as a writer, handicapper and host of Thoroughbred Central on the NYCOTB TV Network. Stabile joined the NYRA TV team in July 2016 and can be seen regularly on Talking Horses and America’s Day at the Races. He began calling races in December 2018 at Aqueduct. He also covers the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup for VegasInsider.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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Mar 30, 2023 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
The former all-time great for the Huskies will meet & greet with fans on the same night his alma mater takes on Miami for a bid into the Championship game; ESPN’s Gordon Damer is also live inside the Sportsbook from 3:00pm-6:00pm
WHAT: MoheganSunCasino.com, which is Mohegan’s iGaming
platform equipped with hundreds of online casino games, is set to host a special event this Saturday, featuring former Huskies basketball star Charlie Villanueva. Villanueva, an all-time great for UConn who went on to play 11 seasons in the pros, will join fans inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for a special meet & greet. The event is scheduled for 5:15pm and this appearance was made possible through Mohegan’s partnership with FanDuel! In addition to Villanueva’s M&G, ESPN’s Gordon Damer will also be broadcasting live from the Sportsbook from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
WHERE/WHEN: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook | Saturday, April 1st from 3-6pm followed by a night of exciting semi-final college basketball | Charlie Villanueva M&G: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
IN DETAIL: In addition to the live broadcast and meet & greet with Charlie Villanueva this Saturday, the beer special at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be Two Conn Easy Ale by Two Roads Brewing. Reservations (subject to availability) for the afternoon and evening can also be made at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
(9) FAU vs. (5) San Diego State tips-off at 6:09pm and (4) UConn vs. (5) Miami will tip-off at 8:49pm. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is also home to a full dining menu and drink menu featuring popular offerings like the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the Jesus Shuttlesworth mixed drink (Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer).
ABOUT CHARLIE VILLANUEVA: Charlie Villanueva was a major part of the UConn men’s 2nd national title in 2004, a year in which he also led the team in scoring and averaged 8+ rebounds per game. UConn voted Villanueva team MVP in 2004 as well, and the star Power Forward was also second-team All-Big East that year. Drafted by the Toronto Raptors ahead of the 2005-06 season, Villanueva would go on to have a long career in the pros after being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. His best year in the NBA was the 2008-09 season where he averaged 16.2 points to go along with nearly 7 rebounds per game.
ABOUT MOHEGAN: Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. The platform offers hundreds of online casino games and industry leading promotions. To download the real-money casino app, visit www.ct.mohegansuncasino.com, iOS or Google Play. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit mohegangaming.com.
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May 26, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Special Events, Sports
Make wager of $50 or more on Belmont Stakes and receive a free t-shirt while supplies last on Saturday, June 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT – May 26, 2022 – Get to your post in the new 11,000 square foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Saturday June 11th, 2022 for the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes. The 140-foot video wall will feature some of today’s greatest thoroughbreds including Derby winner Rich Strike as they go stride for stride at the 1 ½ mile track. Come out to indulge in a day of horseracing, refreshing $15 Belmont Jewels, and more! The Belmont festivities begin at 10:00am. WEEI’s Michael “Mut” Mutnansky is the guest handicapper for all your Belmont questions and tips. Make sure to reserve your seat today. Guests can email [email protected] for seating prices and additional booking information.
The Belmont Stakes viewing party is open for everyone 21+, however a special “Belmont Special Alive for Five” contest will be taking place for specifically Momentum members. Momentum members can enter with a $10 fee to win a minimum guaranteed jackpot of $2,500 in cash and try their hand at picking the winning horse in each of five designated races. Prior to the races, all horses must be pre-selected.
In the first designated race, guests will have five selections to correctly choose the winner. In the second race, guests will be allowed four selections. In the third race, they will get three selections. In the fourth race they will get two selections. In the fifth race they will get a single selection. When the first race is official, all entries with the winner chosen correctly will continue into the second race. This format will continue for all five races. Any guest who correctly chooses all five winners will be declared winner. Multiple winners will share equally the cash prize. Guests can purchase up to 5 entries. Those who wager $50 on the Belmont Stakes will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last! For more specific details on this exciting promotion as part of the Belmont Stakes Party as Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit our website.
Later in the evening, the sportsbook transitions into the best atmosphere to catch all the action in the octagon at UFC 275, with music by DJ JayRone. Those beats will serve as the backdrop to what is an incredible main card headlined by Light Heavyweights Glover Teixeria and Jiří Procházka. The sportsbook is a 21+ venue.
Handicapper Mike Mutnansky has been with New England Sports Radio WEEI since 2009 and currently hosts an on-air show from 6:00pm – 10:00pm every weekday. Mutnansky, a graduate of UConn, is an avid horse racing fan and handicapper and in addition to his sports radio show at WEEI, hosts the M&M investments podcast, where he talks all things horse racing and other sports betting-related topics.
The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in early March, and it is one of the largest sportsbooks in the Northeast, featuring a captivating 140-foot wide video wall, 222 luxury seats, a mezzanine for upper level viewing and private events, a full dining and drink menu, and various ways to wager, including 39 easy-to-use kiosks and multiple live teller windows.
***$Guests must be at least 21 years of age and a Momentum member to participate in Belmont Special Alive for Five contest***
For more, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook
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.
About FanDuel Group:
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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Apr 26, 2022 | Boxing, Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Horse racing, Mint Juleps, UFC, and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT – April 26, 2022 – Race down to the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on Saturday May 7, 2022, for a day filled with winning tickets, great food, and more! The Derby Party gets started at 10:00am. New York Racing Association’s very own Anthony “The Big A” Stabile and WEEI’s Michael “Mut” Mutnansky are guest handicappers for Derby Day. These handicappers will have those at the sportsbook jockeying for a seat; be sure to reserve yours today! Guests can email [email protected] for seating prices and additional booking information.
Catch your favorite horses on the 140-foot video wall while joining the MSFD Sportsbook Derby Hat Contest. Bring your greatest Churchill Downs inspired hats for a chance to win great prizes. The lucky first-place hat wins $250 in Mohegan Sun dining credit, while second place takes home $100 in dining credit. The credit is valid through Tuesday, May 31st, and is redeemable at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, novelle, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, Todd English’s Tuscany or Avalon Nightclub. In addition to spectacular hats, guests who wager $50 on the Derby Race will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last!
At 8:00pm the sportsbook transforms into the best atmosphere for fight night as both UFC 274, and Light Heavyweight World boxing title match viewings are set to take place that evening. The sportsbook is a 21+ venue. UFC 274 is set to feature Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje and the Light Heavyweight World boxing match showcases Dmitry Bivol vs Canelo Álvarez.
Mike Mutnansky has been with New England Sports Radio WEEI since 2009 and currently hosts an on-air show from 6:00pm – 10:00pm every weekday. Mutnansky, a graduate of UConn, is an avid horse racing fan and handicapper and in addition to his sports radio show at WEEI, hosts the M&M investments podcast, where he talks all things horse racing and other sports betting-related topics.
Anthony “The Big A” Stabile was born at the racetrack. Prior to his start as a writer and handicapper, Stabile worked as a hot walker, groom, and jockey agent. Stabile has worked at the New York Post, VegasInsider.com, and most recently the New York Racing Association. He also is the voice of the Virtual Race Track at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Stabile is best known in the racing community for selecting the New York bred gelding Funny Cide to win the 2003 Kentucky Derby at 12-1.
The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in early March, and it is one of the largest sportsbooks in the Northeast, featuring a captivating 140-foot wide video wall, 222 luxury seats, a mezzanine for upper level viewing and private events, a full dining and drink menu, and various ways to wager, including 39 easy-to-use kiosks and multiple live teller windows. This will be the first Derby Party held in the new and exciting Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
For more, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook
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.
About FanDuel Group:
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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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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