Category: Mohegan

As of Thursday, the two casinos in eastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, have different stances on masks. While Mohegan Sun is only requiring unvaccinated employees to wear masks, Foxwoods is now requiring all employees to wear masks. However, masks are still optional for vaccinated guests at both casinos.

This is as the CDC lists New London County, where the casinos are, as having a high COVID transmission risk as of Thursday, its highest of four severity categories. Some municipalities in Connecticut, including Norwich, are now requiring people to wear masks in municipal buildings. 

In announcing the high transmission designation, the state Department of Public Health on Aug. 10 said it “strongly recommends that all residents over age 2, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, return to wearing masks when in indoor public spaces.”

Additionally the DPH noted that “vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at high risk for complications from COVID-19, including those with compromised immune systems, diabetes, asthma, other lung diseases, pregnancy or obesity, should also avoid large indoor gatherings that may include a mix of vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.”

On Wednesday, James Gessner Jr., chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, stated that they’re following the advice of the Tribal Health Department and the CDC.

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“The health and safety of all our members, guests, team members and the surrounding community continues to be our highest priority,” Gessner stated.

According to Mohegan Sun’s Guest and Team Member Safety Guide, reusable masks are available for purchase and disposable ones are available for free by the entrance, where people also have their temperature checked.

The Safety Guide also states that employees are trained on health and safety procedures, and said procedures in the back of house are consistent with the rest of the property.  

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American tribal casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has reportedly declared that it is now hopeful of being able to start welcoming guests to its Inspire Entertainment Resort development in South Korea during the second quarter of 2023.

According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the enterprise of the United States’ federally-recognized Mohegan Tribe began work on the impressive three-tower casino resort in 2016 with plans to begin opening by the middle of next year. However, the source detailed that this schedule was later scuppered as a result of delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic and the complexities associated with securing adequate sources of funding.

Additional allowance:

Facing the prospect of losing its gambling license for the coming venue altogether and Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment subsequently asked the government of South Korea for a six-month extension to its original deal. The Connecticut-based operator was later reportedly granted this extra time to take the envisioned opening date for the enterprise to no later than the end of June of 2023.

Enthusiastic expectation:

Bobby Soper, International President for Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, reportedly used a recent interview to declare that his firm now intends to begin opening its five-star Inspire Entertainment Resort ‘hopefully in the second quarter of 2023’. But the man who served as the operator’s boss for two years until February of 2017 moreover purportedly pronounced that any delays could result in this ultimate being pushed to the ‘third quarter latest 2023.’

Soper reportedly proclaimed…

“It’s been a rollercoaster, we’ve had our ups and downs, and coronavirus certainly threw a curve ball. But, we’re in the ground and we have significant investment in the ground. We need to finalize some of the final financing and I just spent two and…

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 Added on 08/13/2021  NEPA Scene Staff  Mohegan Sun Pocono , TV show , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release:

The latest global conquest of Josh Gates, host of the hit Discovery Channel series “Expedition Unknown,” finds him in Wilkes-Barre again this fall.

On Saturday, Oct. 9, Gates will bring “An Evening of Ghosts, Monsters, and Tales of Adventure” to the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono. This exploration of cutting-edge science kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and is a show for all ages.

Tickets, which start at $30, go on sale this Monday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com.

Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at the Player’s Club. Guests who are 21 and older who purchase their tickets at the box office will receive one voucher per ticket for $10 in free slot play, valid on Saturday, Oct. 9. Limited premium seating with a VIP meet and greet experience will be available for $75.

Gates previously visited the nearby F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for a talk in 2019.

Josh Gates is an avid explorer whose unique brand of humor and deep-rooted passion for adventure propels him to the farthest corners of the world. Discovery Channel’s hit series “Expedition Unknown” chronicles Gates as he sets out on a global quest to find the truth behind iconic legends and thrilling archaeological mysteries.

In the four-part global event “Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife,” Gates tackles mankind’s ultimate mystery as he investigates ancient rituals, paranormal claims, and cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs on the…

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With Bellator headed back to South Dakota, it’s bringing one of the state’s biggest MMA names with it.

Born in Roslyn, S.D., former Division-I All-American wrestler Logan Storley will return to the cage at Bellator 265 when he welcomes promotional newcomer Dante Schiro, a promotion official recently told MMA Junkie.

Storley (11-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) looks to bounce back from his first professional loss suffered to Yaroslav Amosov in November. The split decision nod earned Amosov a title shot, which he capitalized on in a dominant unanimous decision over Douglas Lima.

Schiro (8-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) signed with the promotion in July. He enters Bellator on a two-fight winning streak and has competed in promotions like ONE Championship and LFA.

Storley, 28, was scheduled to compete at Bellator 258 in May. However, hours before the fight was scheduled to take place, his opponent, Omar Hussein, was deemed ineligible to compete by Mohegan Tribe medical staff.

Bellator 265 takes place Aug. 20 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. The main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie.

With the addition, the Bellator 265 lineup includes:

• Sergei Kharitonov vs. Cheick Kongo

• Adam Borics vs. Jay Jay Wilson

• Dante Schiro vs. Logan Storley

• DeAnna Bennett vs. Alejandra Lara

• Fabio Aguiar vs. Taylor Johnson

• Kevin Childs vs. Bailey Schoenfelder

• Mike Hamel vs. Bryce Logan

• Archie Logan vs. Deven Fisher

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Kim Cowan As Vice President of Talent Management
As Vice President of Talent Management, Kim is MGE’s growing organization through talent sourcing and recruitment, new hire onboarding and cultural immersion, learning and performance management, leadership effectiveness, successor / career planning, and diversity. Responsible for leading the ability. / Inclusion strategy.In this role, Kim reports to Patricia Smith, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer. We implement a global strategy that supports the continued development of the brand and promotes significant performance.

Prior to joining MGE, he was Principal of KWConsulting, Vice President of Human Resources Development at Prudential Financial for eight years, and a key advisor to senior management on improving organizational effectiveness and performance.

Naketrice Snow as director of corporate employee and guest experience
As director of corporate employees and guest experiences, Naketrice Snow joins the MGE team to define, create, communicate, coordinate, and measure the global enterprise-wide MGE strategic vision for employees and guest experiences. Naketrice, who reports to the Vice President of Talent Management, will lead the creation and implementation of employee and guest experience programs at all MGE properties.

Naketrice has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, serving a variety of resorts and hotels. Florida.. More recently, Naketrice has served as a catering director and senior event manager. Waldorf Astoria Orlando & Hilton Orlando Bonnet CreekShe led a team that exceeded the overall revenue budget each year, recreating the image of the guest process and bringing an extraordinary guest journey and experience.

For more information on Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, please visit: www.mohegangaming.com..

About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is the master developer and operator of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun. Uncasville, ConnecticutInspired by Incheon, Korea…

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has been put between a rock and a hard place as it competes to be the casino operator of an integrated resort (IR) in Nagasaki, Japan. Its local partner, Oshidori International Development, just withdrew itself from the partnership, with MGE now having to find a new one, and quickly. Oshidori is reportedly not at all pleased with how Nagasaki plans on overseeing its IR and doesn’t want to be any part of the operations.

MGE Loses Nagasaki IR Partner

At the end of this past January, MGE announced that it had partnered with Oshidori, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Oshidori International Holdings, as it competed to be among the first to enter Japan’s IR market. Everything seemed to be running smoothly and, at the end of July, there were indications that everything was on track. However, everything suddenly changed at the end of last week when Oshidori announced that it was exiting the partnership.

The unexpected departure has nothing to do with MGE’s efforts; instead, it appears the company is unhappy with the way Nagasaki wants to run its IR project. According to the company’s announcement, Oshidori asserted, “Unless there are certain changes to the developmental and operational rules imposed by the Nagasaki Prefecture, and unless the RFP (request for proposal) process is conducted in an ethical manner, it is withdrawing from participating in the RFP for an IR in Nagasaki.”

Oshidori didn’t lay out what changes it wants to see or what issues it may have uncovered, but added, “The restrictive and unreasonable rules imposed by the Nagasaki Prefecture make it impossible for Oshidori to conduct business in a prudent and efficient manner. In addition, Oshidori has encountered several incidents that make it question whether there have been serious ethical irregularities in…

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fter the recent recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Foxwoods Resorts Casino has updated its COVID-19 protocols. 

As the CDC recommended during the last week of July, people in areas with “substantial” levels of community transmission should wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status. The entire state of Connecticut now falls into that category.

President and chief executive officer of Foxwoods, Jason Guyot, said as a result of that guidance that the casino will now require all employees to wear facial coverings (masks). This move comes despite the fact that more than 75% of the Resorts and Casino’s employees are fully vaccinated. 

Guyot said that fully vaccinated guests are also encouraged to wear masks, but will not be required to put them on.

According to Norwich Bulletin, the company’s CEO said that “we still request non-vaccinated guests wear facial coverings for their own safety. We’ll continue to monitor and adjust our safety guidelines as needed to ensure a safe environment for all.”

Connecticut’s other casino, the Mohegan Sun, does not require vaccinated staff or guests to wear masks for the time being.

Last week, it was announced that guests and staff at Calder Casino, in Miami-Dade County, and at The Casino at Dania Beach, in Broward County, Florida, would have to abide by the same policies after a rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. 

MGM Resorts has requested that employees present proof of their vaccination status at the end of July. If they refused to do so, they would have to pay for $15 weekly Covid tests.

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On Saturday, the Town of Yorktown, in partnership with Save Mor Pharmacy and the Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s, will open a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Mohegan Lake.

The August 7 clinic will operate from 9 a.m. to noon at the pantry, located at 1836 E. Main St. The inoculations will occur in conjunction with the pantry’s normally scheduled distribution of food.

According to Yorktown’s Community Impact Dashboard, the 10547 zip code has one of the town’s lowest full-vaccination rates. As of August 2, only 61.4 percent of eligible residents in the 10547 zip code had received two vaccine doses.

“We know the vaccine works. It is the best tool we have against this terrible virus,” said Supervisor Matt Slater. “We appreciate the assistance of our community partners in bringing this vital medicine to the different hamlets of Yorktown.”

The vaccines are available for residents 12 and older. The inoculations are free for the uninsured, but a valid identification is required.

Residents interested in receiving a vaccine should visit the town’s vaccine clinic web page. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis.

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“Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is pleased to have Kim Cowan and Naketrice Snow join our corporate human resources team to support the continued organizational development of our company throughout the U.S. and abroad,” said Ray Pineault, President & Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Our team members are vital to enabling MGE’s continued global success, and I look forward to Kim and Naketrice’s leadership to ensure each MGE team member achieves their full potential, while engaging the Spirit of Aquai.”

Kim Cowan as Vice President of Talent Management 
As Vice President of Talent Management, Kim will be responsible for leading the growing organizational capability of MGE through talent sourcing and recruitment, new hire onboarding and cultural immersion, as well as learning and performance management, leadership effectiveness, succession/career planning, and diversity/inclusion strategies. In this role, Kim will report to Patricia Smith, SVP & Chief Human Resource Officer, implementing a global strategy that will support the brand’s ongoing development and drive significant business results.

Prior to joining MGE, Kim served as the Principal for KWConsulting and has held the position of Vice President, Human Resources for Prudential Financial for eight years, where she served as a key advisor to senior leadership on organization effectiveness and performance improvement.

Naketrice Snow as Director of Corporate Employee and Guest Experience 
Naketrice Snow joins the MGE team as Director of Corporate Employee and Guest Experience and is responsible for defining, creating, communicating, aligning, and measuring the MGE strategic vision across the global enterprise for the employee and guest experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Talent Management, Naketrice will lead the creation and implementation of employee and guest experience programs at all MGE properties.

Naketrice brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, serving various resorts and hotels across Florida….

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