Aug 24, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Beer lovers rejoice, as Mohegan Sun hosts a spectacular beer tasting event on October 6th & 7th in the Uncas Ballroom
The Summer may be winding down but at Mohegan Sun the fun times remain, especially whe
n the first ever Sun BrewFest kicks off on Saturday, October 6th and carries into Sunday, October 7th. The big event, which takes place in the Uncas Ballroom, will feature over 100 beers as well as great food and activities and is scheduled to take place over three sessions. Tickets will be $20.00 per session and are on sale Friday, August 31st through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Find Your Favorite Brews
Everything from Craft Brews, Microbrews and Imports & Domestics to limited editions, plus many more will all be available inside the Uncas Ballroom, making over 100 beers in total. With that many beers, Mohegan Sun will conveniently provide tasting glasses, which can be kept as souvenirs as well as score cards to keep track of your favorite beers.
Various demonstrations and mini-seminars will take place throughout each session. Sessions will be presented as follows: Session 1 on Saturday, October 6th from Noon to 4:00pm; Session 2 on Saturday, October 6th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and Session 3 on Sunday, October 7th from Noon to 4:00pm. During each of the sessions, brew masters will also be on-hand to discuss everything beer with aficionados and beer lovers alike.
Food sales will also be available in the Uncas Ballroom, with fresh selections from Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, the newly designed Bow & Arrow Sports Bar as well as other local and regional restaurants. The vendors Cork and Brew out of Southington, Connecticut and Coffee Breaks will be on hand in the ballroom as well.
For the most up to date info and a list of brewers participating in Sun BrewFest, please visit sunbrewfest.com.
NOTE: All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
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.
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.
Jun 1, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Sports
Enjoy the big race inside the Uncas Ballroom on June 9th with top notch food, drinks and special guests
Saturday, June 9th will mark the third and final leg of horse racing’s Big 3 with the 2012 Belmont Stakes and once again, Mohegan Sun will be calling on fans to enjoy the action in the Uncas Ballroom. With the added excitement of a Triple Crown threat in this year’s race, Mohegan Sun’s Belmont Stakes Party will begin at 11:00am. Special guest handicappers Richard Eng and Tom Quigley will also be in attendance.
When doors open, guests can enjoy unique drink specials and get their wagers in. Any guest who makes a $25.00 wager will receive an official Belmont Stakes souvenir and guests who make a $50.00 scores a free pass to the buffet. Advance wagering in the Race Book is also available on Friday, June 8th. Race fans will receive an official Belmont Stakes souvenir gift with any $25.00 advance wager.
The Uncas Ballroom will be equipped with 30 betting terminals and several large screens dedicated to the races. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is solely on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Guests looking to gain professional insight on the race can pick the brains of special guest handicappers Richard Eng and Tom Quigley. Eng is Turf Editor and Top Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Gaming Columnist for the Daily Racing Form and author of Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies. Joining him will be Tom Quigley, Publisher of
The HorsePlayer Magazine.
The last winner of the Triple Crown was in 1978 and on Saturday, June 9th, winner of both the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness Stakes, “I’ll Have Another,” will go for one of the most exciting feats in sports. A win would make “I’ll Have Another” only the 12th horse in history to sweep the Triple Crown.
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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Apr 9, 2012 | Gaming
Mohegan Sun is geared up once again for the annual Kentucky Derby party held in the Uncas Ballroom
On Saturday, May 5th, this year’s “Run for the Roses” will be celebrated in full at Mohegan Sun with the annual Kentucky Derby Party held in the Uncas Ballroom. Doors for the special party will open to the public at 10:00am.
As always, the Derby’s signature cocktail, Mint Julep, will be available as well as additional drink specials and food options at the derby festival buffet. Guests joining the fun will also be able to take advantage of thirty betting terminals to go along with nine large screens. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Special guests offering key advice for this year’s event will be Joanna Jones, race analyst and host for HRTV and Linda Rice, the renowned trainer and first woman to hold a training title in New York.
After grabbing some pointers, all that’s left to do is make your picks. Guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive a commemorative Mohegan Sun Derby souvenir and any $50.00 wager will allow guests to pass through the Derby Festival Buffet.
Advance wagering will also be available on Friday, May 4th and guests choosing to place such wagers will receive a commemorative souvenir designed especially for the Mohegan Sun Race Book.
Joanne Jones is a TV host for HRTV’s daily show, Race Day America, which features a preview of the racing day, along with topical issues in the racing world and interviews with prominent guests. She also has been on the network’s weekly show, The Edge and in the past, the Magna 5 preview show. Her tenure with HRTV has taken her to numerous venues across the country, including the Kentucky Derby in 2007, the Preakness in 2004 and 2011 and the Belmont Stakes in 2005. A well-known and well respected personality in the industry, Jones was introduced to horse racing by her father, Professor Gordon Jones. He was the columnist/handicapper for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, so Jones learned plenty over the years, working alongside her father on the weekends while in high school.
Linda Rice, who made history at Saratoga in 2009 when she became the first woman to win a NYRA training title, reached another personal milestone in June of 2011 at Belmont Park when she saddled her 1,000th winner as a trainer. Rice finished the Belmont spring/summer meet, tied with Todd Pletcher, atop the trainer standings with 25 wins. This is the third meet title for Rice.
She joins an elite group of female trainers to top the 1,000 win mark, which includes Stephanie Beattie, Christine Janks, Barbara McBride and Kathleen O’Connell.
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.
Jan 25, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Premieres February 11th with $15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs
Pull out your good luck charms, grab some friends and head over to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 11th for the premiere of Bingo After Dark! This new, late-night bingo tournament features $15,000 in cash prizes, a live DJ and more!
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, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available in the ballroom.
Registration begins at 8:00pm with doors opening to the Ballroom at 9pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 being awarded throughout the night. DJ Ryan Kristafer will be on hand to host the event and to spin tunes between rounds.
The fun doesn’t stop after the last dot has been made. Guests can cap the night off at Todd English’s Tuscany for a party on the patio featuring DJ Valentina.
Guests must be 21 years of age and a Player’s Club member to participate. Not a member, not a problem. Registration is simple; guests can sign up at any Player’s Club booth for their free membership. More info is available at www.mohegansun.com/playing/current-promotions.html
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.
n the first ever Sun BrewFest kicks off on Saturday, October 6th and carries into Sunday, October 7th. The big event, which takes place in the Uncas Ballroom, will feature over 100 beers as well as great food and activities and is scheduled to take place over three sessions. Tickets will be $20.00 per session and are on sale Friday, August 31st through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.