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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Aug 2, 2013 | Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
A Fantasy Football strategy Q&A with Tedy Bruschi on August 23rd and a hotel package exclusively for Fantasy Football draft parties
With football season kicking off on September 5th, Mohegan Sun is getting ahead of the game by becoming Fantasy Football Central. Inviting fans to live the fantasy, Mohegan Sun offers a special fantasy draft hotel package and an exclusive Q&A session with former all-pro champion New England linebacker, Tedy Bruschi on August 23rd.
It’s estimated that over 35 million people play fantasy sports in the United States. With so much potential competition, Mohegan Sun invites guests to gain an edge by joining this free event with Bruschi and Sports Radio 93.7 WEEI’s Salk & Holley. They’ll host the Q&A session where you can ask anything and everything about the upcoming season, the teams, the players and who might end up in the big game. Plus WEEI’s Fantasy Football columnist Pete Davidson will be on-hand to reveal his top fantasy football picks and share helpful tips for making the most out of your fantasy draft. It all takes place in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun on Friday, August 23rd from 7:00pm – 9:00pm following the live WEEI broadcast from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar.
After learning how to make the best picks, Mohegan Sun offers fantasy football leagues a place to put those tips into action with Mohegan Sun’s Special Fantasy Football Hotel Package. Leagues can make Mohegan Sun their home field, holding their drafts in style with an exclusive hospitality suite, two standard hotel rooms, a $100 room service credit and a $20 Free Bet for each member of the draft. The special package starts at $999. For availability and rates, call 860.862.9111.Reference code FFOOT 13 when booking. *Subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Mar 25, 2011 | Special Events
Mohegan Sun will host four days of exclusive autograph signings beginning April 15th
Last year, Mohegan Sun featured an exclusive week-long Massachusetts themed Signings & Sightings series that hosted star-studded personalities like Lenny Clarke, Dwight Evans and Bill Walton. This spring, Mohegan Sun is doing it again with a great new lineup of celebrities, set to kick off on Friday, April 15th and continuing on through Monday, April 18th. The signings will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and will feature WEEI radio personality and former Red Sox player Lou Merloni, Hall of Famer and Celtics great Dave Cowens, New England Patriots Hall of Famer Andre Tippett and Boston Bruins great, Terry O’Reilly. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public.
LOU MERLONI, FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Framingham, Massachusetts own, Lou Merloni, is a former college baseball standout for Providence College who still holds several single-season and career records for the now-defunct Friars baseball team. Also a Cape League Hall of Famer, Merloni joined his hometown team, the Boston Red Sox in 1998 and remained with the organization through 2003. After his playing days, Merloni stayed in the Boston scene by becoming a regular guest on various WEEI sports radio shows, most notably “The Big Show” with host Glenn Ordway. His insight, knowledge and candor on all sports, especially baseball, is one of the main factors that contributed to him recently being named the regular co-host with Mike Mutnansky on the all-new “Mut & Merloni,” show which airs weekdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Lou will also be on hand prior to this signing, broadcasting his mid-day show with Mutnansky from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the Wolf Den.
DAVE COWENS, SATURDAY, APRIL 16th, 6:00PM–7:00PM
A two-time World Champion and seven-time All-Star, Dave Cowens played ten seasons for the Boston Celtics. In addition to being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Cowens was also selected to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996. Following his playing career, Cowens spent time as a head coach with NBA teams such as the then, Charlotte Hornets and the Golden State Warriors, and the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. An avid golfer, Cowens currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
ANDRE TIPPETT, SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Andre Tippett played all of his 11 seasons for the New England Patriots from 1982-1993. The Hall of Fame linebacker was selected to five Pro Bowls and also holds the Patriots franchise record for sacks with 100. Tippett had his most dominant years from 1984-1985 where he recorded an incredible 35 total sacks. That number stands as the highest two-season sack total by a linebacker in NFL history. Tippett was the NFL’s “Linebacker of the Year” for 3 straight seasons in the late 80s and was also named to the NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team. Tippett currently serves as the New England Patriots’ Executive Director of Community Affairs.
TERRY O’REILLY, MONDAY, APRIL 18TH, 6:00-7:00PM
Terry O’Reilly is a retired NHL right winger, who played for the Boston Bruins for the entirety of his incredible career. He was a hard working player recognized largely for his tough play and team first mentality. He would finish his career after 13 seasons with 204 goals, 402 assists. The Bruins deservingly retired O’Reilly’s #24 jersey in 2002. It hangs next to friend, former teammate, and Hall of Famer and fellow Boston Bruins legend, Ray Bourque in the TD Banknorth Garden.
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
