Category: Mohegan

With Connecticut on the cusp of sports betting, three operators are preparing for soft launches.

The state’s Department of Consumer Protection confirmed Tuesday that DraftKings, BetFair (FanDuel) and Rush Street Interactive have all submitted proposals for how they plan to conduct a soft launch in Connecticut.

No date has been announced for when that soft launch might take place, but all three filed the 10-day notice by law and a seven-day soft launch period is projected to start around Sept. 30. The official live date is expected to be Oct. 7.

Just last week, Paul Mounds, chief of staff to Gov. Ned Lamont, said that live sports betting would begin on Oct. 7.

If Connecticut makes its target date, residents would be able to bet on the Week 5 NFL games.

UConn men’s college basketball is set to begin its regular season on Nov. 9 as the Huskies start a four-game homestand against Central Connecticut State.

Online casinos will likely take a little longer to launch in Connecticut. In addition to their sportsbooks, DraftKings Casino and FanDuel Casino will offer online casino games in the state.

Where To Bet In Connecticut

Bettors will have three options to place their wagers once Connecticut launches its sports betting operations.

FanDuel Sportsbook is partnered with the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. DraftKings Sportsbook has partnered with Foxwoods in Mashantucket. Rush Street Interactive reached a deal with the Connecticut Lottery to enter the market. Rush Street operates Sugarhouse Sportsbook, which is expected to be the brand in Connecticut. It also has the BetRivers brand.

An early October launch would conclude what has been a quick turnaround from when Lamont signed sports betting and online casino gaming into law on May 27. The Department of Consumer Protection then set the rules and started the application process for operators. Meanwhile,…

Continue reading

Flo Rida will perform at The Big E Arena on Sept. 25. Flo Rida first dominated the airwaves with his 2007 breakout single, “Low” featuring T-Pain, off his debut studio album “Mail on Sunday”. The mega hit was Number 1 on the Billboard charts for 10 weeks and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. His catalogue of international hit singles and Billboard chart-toppers also boasts the massive club hit “Round,” which introduced the world to Kesha, “Whistle,” “Good Feeling,” “Wild Ones” featuring Sia, “My House,” and many more.

The opening act will be the Ying Yang Twins, who rose to prominence after forming in 2000 and releasing a slew of party anthems and club hits including “Salt Shaker,” “Wait (The Whisper Song),” “Badd” and more. The duo was featured on Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz hit single “Get Low,” which reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

You can purchase your tickets to the outdoor double bill rap show featuring the Ying Yang Twins and Flo Rida by visiting www.thebige.com

Upcoming concerts

10,000 Maniacs – The Big E, West Springfield, MA (free) – Sept. 23

Benatar & Giraldo – Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Sept. 23

Justin Hayward – The Warehouse, Fairfield – Sept. 24

The Disco Biscuits -…

Continue reading

THE DOWNS AT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO

Tuesday’s results

First – $15,000 Pace 1:52.0

4-Blonde Onthe Beach (Si Allard) 6.80 4.00 3.40

6-Uptown Lady N (St Smith) 4.80 3.40

5-Morrockin K (Ma Kakaley) 3.60

EXACTA (4-6) $32.80

50 CENT TRIFECTA (4-6-5) $33.10

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (4-6-5-1) $25.70

Second – $17,000 Trot 1:54.4

3-Perth Angel De Vie (Th Jackson) 8.20 5.00 3.20

6-Kazans Power (Br Boyd) 4.00 3.40

4-Sweet Heart As (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.40

EXACTA (3-6) $46.20

50 CENT TRIFECTA (3-6-4) $34.60

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (3-6-4-2) $25.47

DAILY DOUBLE (4-3) $72.80

Third – $13,000 Pace 1:53.4

5-Bali Beach (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3.20 2.10 2.20

1-Ohare Hanover (Mi Whelan) 4.80 3.00

4-Rosa’s Rebel (An Napolitano) 4.80

EXACTA (5-1) $11.20

50 CENT TRIFECTA (5-1-4) $11.60

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (5-1-4-2) $8.81

Fourth – $13,000 Trot 1:58.2

9-Lady Resort As (St Smith) 18.80 8.00 5.00

2-Paint By Numbers (An Napolitano) 3.20 3.00

6-Myreanna (Th Jackson) 10.00

EXACTA (9-2) $58.20

50 CENT TRIFECTA (9-2-6) $119.05

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (9-2-6-7) $73.77

50 CENT PICK 4 (4-3-5-9) $793.00

Fifth – $13,000 Pace 1:54.3

5-Make A Scene (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.80 2.20 2.10

2-Ailey Hanover (Mi Whelan) 3.40 2.20

3-Caviart Lucia (Ma Miller) 2.60

EXACTA (5-2) $8.00

50 CENT TRIFECTA (5-2-3) $4.90

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (5-2-3-7) $4.96

Sixth – $15,000 Trot 1:58.0

3-Me Too Baby (Ja Pantaleano) 4.60 3.00 2.60

4-Spit And Vinegar (St Smith) 6.60 7.80

7-What A Dame (Ja Marohn Jr) 4.40

EXACTA (3-4) $72.60

50 CENT TRIFECTA (3-4-7) $193.65

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (3-4-7-2) $199.03

$1 PICK 3 (9-5-3) $83.00

Seventh – $13,000 Pace 1:54.3

2-Silver Tail (An Harris) 6.20 3.60 2.20

4-Odds On Carly (Ja Marohn Jr) 4.60 2.60

3-Keystone Delight (Si Allard) 2.40

EXACTA (2-4) $19.60

50 CENT TRIFECTA (2-4-3) $13.05

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (2-4-3-1) $6.30

Eighth – $15,000 Trot 1:56.4

5-Dagon Hanover (Ty Buter) 3.20 2.40 2.20

2-Practical Cat (Ma Kakaley) 3.80 3.20

4-Tuff To Be Lindy (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.80

EXACTA (5-2) $12.40

50 CENT TRIFECTA (5-2-4) $12.50

10 CENT SUPERFECTA (5-2-4-8) $15.89

50 CENT PICK 4 (5-3-2-(1,5)) $99.00

Scratched: Adelante S

Ninth – $13,000 Pace 1:53.4

5-Pinebush Lifesaver (Ge Napolitano Jr) 8.80 4.80 3.00

2-Tuffenuftowearpink (Ja Marohn Jr) 2.60 2.40

6-Counter Offer (Mi Whelan) 5.20

EXACTA (5-2) $26.40

50 CENT…

Continue reading

Sep. 13—WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will be bringing its highly-anticipated Winter Tour back for 2021 to Wilkes Barre.

TSO will return to the ASM Global managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza for two spectacular shows on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m., with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Griffin Pond Animal Shelter courtesy, of TSO and 98.5 KRZ. Larry Magid Entertainment Group, along with 98.5 KRZ and WNEP-TV, are sponsors.

Reserved Tickets start as low as $49.50 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, or at the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena.

This year’s long-awaited tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group’s landmark album “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” — the three-time certified platinum album that launched the group to superstardom and spawned the bring-the-whole-family rock holiday tradition that has now played to more than 17 million fans all across the nation.

TSO’s Music Director & lead guitarist Al Pitrelli said, “After an incredibly trying year for everyone we are beyond excited to be able to say that we’re bringing Christmas Eve and Other Stories back to all of you. We were amazed by the turnout for last year’s live-stream and how many of you continued to celebrate this tradition we have created together. It’s been 25 years since Paul (O’Neill) first introduced all of us to this timeless tale. Let’s celebrate this milestone event together. God bless and stay safe everyone.”

This year’s unforgettable multi-sensory extravaganza is set to begin on Nov. 17, and will visit 59 cities for 99 performances across America before concluding on Thursday, Dec. 30, in Cleveland and St. Louis (see full itinerary at — www.trans-siberian.com.)

Since its touring debut, TSO…

Continue reading

Story Links

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova today released the 11-game non-conference portion of its 2021-22 Men’s Basketball schedule. The lineup includes marquee matchups at UCLA, at Baylor, the Hall of Fame Tipoff Classic and the resumption of a four-game slate against Philadelphia Big Five foes after action was paused last season due to COVID-19.
 
The 20 game BIG EAST regular season schedule is still to be announced. Time and television information for the complete schedule will be announced in conjunction with that release.
 
The Wildcats will open the 2021-22 regular season at Finneran Pavilion when they host Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Later that week, Villanova travels to famed Pauley Pavilion for a matchup against 2021 NCAA Final Four participant UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.
 
Villanova meets Tennessee in the opener of the Hall of Fame Tipoff Classic at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. It will then meet either North Carolina or Purdue in the second half of that event on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 21, also at Mohegan Sun Arena.
 
Philadelphia Big Five action begins for Villanova on Sunday, Nov. 28 at La Salle and continues at the Palestra against Penn on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Saint Joseph’s visits Finneran Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Wildcats will close out the Big Five portion of the slate at home at the Finn on Wednesday, Dec. 29, when Temple comes to Villanova.
 
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, Villanova returns to New York’s Madison Square Garden to face former BIG EAST rival Syracuse in the second half of the Jimmy V Classic doubleheader. It then visits reigning NCAA Tournament champion Baylor in a rematch of an NCAA Tournament…

Continue reading

1of5

O-Town will perform at Mohegan Sun on Sept. 30. 

Courtesy of O-TownShow MoreShow Less 2of5

O-Town will perform at Mohegan Sun on Sept. 30. 

Courtesy of O-TownShow MoreShow Less 3of5

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 24: (L-R) Dan Miller, Erik-Michael Estrada, Trevor Penick and Jacob Underwood of the band O-Town perform live on “The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show” at Z100 Studio on July 24, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

Matthew Eisman/Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less 4of5

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 16: The Late Late Show with James Corden airing Thursday, September 5, 2019, with guests Yvonne Strahovski, Orlando Bloom, and music from O-Town. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)

CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less 5of5

O-Town was one of reality TV’s first big musical groups, having found fame on “Making the Band,” a series that ran from 1999-2002 on ABC for one season and MTV for two, which chronicled the creation, development and rise of a boy band.
 
Currently comprised of Trevor Penick, Jacob Underwood, Dan Miller and Erik Michael Estrada…

Continue reading

Gov. Ned Lamont is ready for CT sports betting to get started, but he might have jumped the gun a bit in recent comments.

Lamont said sports betting could begin “any day now” at the two tribal casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.

“My instinct is the tribes, hopefully, will do something collaboratively at the same time on site, and we’re just waiting for the final approval so we can get everything going online as well,” Lamont added.

While some local media took Lamont’s comments to mean CT sports betting could launch this week, that likely is not the case.

CT sports betting still has steps to take

The federal Department of Interior gave its blessing on updated gaming agreements between the state and its two tribal partners last week.

Those agreements must appear in the Federal Register to take effect, though. Lamont’s office assumed that would happen the same day the approvals arrived, a spokesperson said.

It will take about a week to square away all the licensing issues before those retail bets can happen after publishing, the spokesperson added.

The state’s three online sportsbooks should still launch simultaneously in October:

Connecticut another legal option for Massachusetts bettors

There is another group of bettors eagerly waiting for the launch of sports betting in Connecticut: Massachusetts residents.

The Massachusetts Senate is again holding up the discussion on legalizing sportsbooks in the Bay State. Its proposed bill was not updated following a stakeholder meeting in June. The House, meanwhile, amended its bill and passed it by a 156-3 margin.

Gov. Charlie Baker is growing impatient as well. He tweeted Sunday it’s time to get Massachusetts sportsbooks legalized, adding the state is losing out to many neighbors. So far, Massachusetts has three neighboring states that accept…

Continue reading

The gaming compact between the state of Connecticut and the Mohegan Tribe is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, meaning it will become operational as the tribe and other stakeholders continue to move closer to a firm sports betting launch date. Notice of the publishing was made public on the Federal Register website Tuesday morning. As of 1 p.m. ET, there was no notice about when the compact between the state and the Mashantucket Pequots would be published. Both pacts were approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior last Thursday.

Both tribes and the Connecticut Lottery will offer legal sports wagering and iGaming, and have said they have plans to go live next month. The Mohegans, who own and operate the Mohegan Sun Casino, are partnered with FanDuel; the Mashantucket Pequots, who own and operate the Foxwoods Casino, are partnered with DraftKings; and the Connecticut Lottery last month selected Rush Street Interactive as its partner.

The state will have three digital sports wagering operators after the tribes agreed to allow the lottery to have a digital sports betting platform and up to 15 retail locations. The lottery cannot offer iGaming.

A few more steps on path to go-live

There are still some steps remaining before any operators can go live — the state’s Department of Consumer Protection must issue supplier and vendor licenses, and operators must send the department a request to go live. According to the law, operators must alert the DCP 10 days in advance of when they want to go live, and then will enter a seven-day soft-launch period.

“We’re continuing to work through licensing details with the state Department of Consumer Protection, and waiting for the Department of Interior to publish its approvals,” Mashantucket…

Continue reading