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PFL and anti-doping program USADA have split.

MMA Junkie confirmed the partnership between the fight promotion and drug testing program is over after several fighters and their teams were notified of their removal from the pool.

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“We can confirm the parties have agreed to end the partnership, and we wish PFL, and most importantly, PFL athletes, the best going forward,” USADA said to MMA Junkie in a written statement. “We were honored to serve the athletes with a robust, gold-standard program implemented in the unique tournament style format of the PFL.”

While it’s unclear exactly when the program terminated, tournament athletes were notified in late August.

PFL has replaced USADA with another anti-doping partner, however. The Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation, headed by former ABC president Mike Mazzulli, will serve as the promotion’s anti-doping regulator. Mazzulli previously headed Bellator’s anti-doping efforts during its time under Viacom and oversees PFL’s international events.

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“This new program reflects PFL’s continued commitment to athlete health, safety, and an even playing field across all competitions including PFL World Tournament, Champions Series, and PFL’s international leagues, PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Africa,” PFL said in a written statement to MMA Junkie on Monday.”With the expansion of PFL’s global footprint, the organization is evolving toward a single, consistent system for all athletes worldwide under the anti-doping oversight of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation. This change enables the PFL to implement a robust, unified anti-doping system that ensures fairness, transparency, and global consistency for PFL fighters across all leagues and events.”

PFL hired USADA in July 2023 after a slew of its fighters failed state drug tests in Nevada. The failures resulted in suspensions, fines, and overturned results. It’s unclear if the promotion plans to hire a new independent drug testing program, or if it’ll revert to solely…

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‘The Machine’ Returns to NEPA:

Bert Kreischer Brings Permission To Party World Tour to Mohegan Arena

(Wilkes-Barre Township, Pa.) – Known for his larger-than-life personality and outrageous storytelling, comedian Bert Kreischer will bring his Permission To Party World Tour to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Thursday, April 2, 2026, delivering his signature unfiltered comedy to northeastern Pennsylvania audiences.

Kreischer has built a comedy empire defined by outrageous stories, unfiltered humor, and a personality larger than life. The comedian’s career has evolved from being named Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur, content creator, and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedy and authenticity into a dynamic media empire. In 2024, he landed the #6 highest-grossing comedy tour worldwide—despite performing only six months out of the year.

He recently wrapped his sixth Netflix special, Lucky, which premiered in Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows in March 2025. Kreischer’s 2023 special Razzle Dazzle drew more than 8.3 million views in its debut week, following the success of previous specials Hey Big Boy, Secret Time, The Machine and Comfortably Dumb. Beyond the stage, he continues to dominate media with his chart-topping podcasts (Bertcast and 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura), his viral YouTube cooking series Something’s Burning, and the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, his live comedy juggernaut.

Kreischer’s antics blur the lines between comedy and chaos. From out-lifting NFL stars to appearing on WWE Raw, he has built a persona that transcends traditional stand-up. He has also expanded into business empires, including with Por Osos Vodka, and expanded entertainment ventures, with his Sony Pictures film The Machine and upcoming Netflix projects Free Bert and…

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Wilkes-Barre, PA – Younger horses on their way to bigger purses (and tougher competition) met for $15,500 in a pair of features on Monday afternoon (Oct. 6) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. One of the headliners was a pace for distaffs, the other a trot.

Messenger Hanover lowers his mark to 1:54 while taking the top trot at Pocono on Monday. Curtis Salonick photo.

In the trotting feature, the striking gray Bar Hopping sophomore gelding Messenger Hanover, second in his Stallion Series Championship, won for the second consecutive time, here taking a new mark of 1:54 for driver George Napolitano Jr., trainer Ron Burke, and the partnership of Burke Racing Stable LLC and Weaver Bruscemi LLC, Jim Simpson, and J&T Silva- Purnel & Libby. Messenger Hanover set fractions of :27.4, :57.1, and 1:24.4 enroute to victory.

Giving good chase from the two-hole and only three parts of a length back at the wire was Lionheart Hanover, the winningest (13) and fastest (1:58.2) trotter at the Pennsylvania fairs this summer, in a good tuneup for his $25,000 divisional PA Fair Sire Stakes Championship next Monday (Oct. 13). That card, with $200,000 in purses for the eight PaFSS sections overall, will be drawn Tuesday, (Oct. 7), when Pocono closes out its racing week with a 1 p.m. start.

The pacing females were headed by the Lazarus N 3-year-old filly Shesgotthejack, who stayed connected with the front group behind pacesetter Bequeath (:27.3, :55.3, 1:23.1) as the field raced in two packs of four from before the half. Shesgotthejack tipped wide in the stretch and caught favored Lily White Hanover, who had come out of the pocket to get the stretch lead, while stopping the clock in 1:52.1. Ridge Warren drove the winner, third…

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A video poker game ended in a $100,000 jackpot prize earlier this month.

On Sept. 12, a Mohegan Sun player was bettong on a “Jacks or Better” slot machine in Casino of the Earth when they hit a Royal Flush which landed them a $100,000 jackpot. The lucky Mohegan Sun player was betting $125 at the time the jackpot was won.

On the same day, a Connecticut resident was playing on a Light & Wonder slot machine game called “Triple Blazing 7s Double Jackpot with Quick Hit” in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky when they spun three Quick Hit symbols. The $10 bet landed them a $107,900.46 jackpot.

Overall, there are about 4,000 slot machines, including 22 new ones, and more than 300 table games at the Connecticut casino. There are two areas, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth, that offer slot machines.

Players must be 21 years or older.

• If you’re looking to play online casino games, while Massachusetts doesn’t have any legal online casinos right now, you can sign up for sweepstakes casinos like Ace and play to redeem for cash prizes.

In July, one of the largest jackpots ever won at Mohegan Sun was hit.

While playing on a “Spanish 21″ table in Casino of the Earth on July 9, the player made an optional $5 Bonus Spin Xtreme side bet. The bet ended in Triple Diamonds, which landed them the $2,018,742.30 jackpot.

“Not only is this the biggest jackpot win at Mohegan Sun in 2025, but it also ranks among the top five largest table game payouts ever at Mohegan Sun,” a press release from the casino stated.

Earlier this year, Mohegan Sun became the best place in the…

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UNCASVILLE, CT – On Saturday, November 15th, Mohegan Sun will celebrate active-duty military and veterans at the 11th Annual Vets Rock. The event is a tribute to the nation’s heroes who inspire with their courage and commitment. Vets Rock 2025 will feature valuable programs that focus on enhancing the lives of veterans and active-duty military members through a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses, and other resources. The event is free and open to all ages. Following the Vets Rock Expo, guests are invited attend a free Dave Bray USA show at the Wolf Den.

Opening Ceremony

The day will begin with an opening ceremony from 11:00am to noon at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, in front of the box office. The Tribal Color Guard will lead the way with a vibrant presentation, followed by remarks from Mohegan Sun’s executive team and distinguished guest speakers. A local school choir will lend their voices to a moving rendition of the National Anthem, setting the tone for a day of unity and honor.

Vets Rock Expo

From noon to 4:00pm, guests of all ages will be invited to attend the free Vets Rock Expo in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The event will bring together a lineup of resources designed to uplift and support those who’ve served. From a robust job fair and veteran service organizations to veteran-owned businesses and life-enhancing programs, Vets Rock is a movement of gratitude and growth. The event will also feature free flu shots for all those in attendance and Casino 101, free blackjack and roulette lessons for guests 21 years of age or older.

Dave Bray USA Show

A free Dave Bray USA show will take place in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on…

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A community board has rejected plans to build a Mohegan Sun casino resort in Manhattan.

Titled the Freedom Plaza development, the proposal was denied by a state-commissioned community advisory committee on a 4-2 vote. It included hotels, retail, dining, entertainment and housing.

Committee members were appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and other local politicians.

In a last ditch effort to gain local support, developers revealed last weekend they would commit to making more than 1,000 residential units proposed for the project permanently afforadable.

Other community investments were also pledged, such as a museum, a community centre, a daycare and acres of public open space.

The Soloviev Group led the development and its CEO, Michael Hershman, said its vision would have “revitalised” Manhattan:

“Manhattan is the undisputed capital of the world, and it deserved a fully integrated resort that would have attracted visitors while serving the needs of its community.”

The project spanned more than six acres from 38th Street to 41st Street east of First Avenue and was the last remaining proposal under consideration for Manhattan.

When approached for a response by the Independent, spokespersons for Mohegan Sun, the tribe-owned casino company in Connecticut, did not respond.

One of the planet’s most famous rappers Jay-Z backed plans to build a Caesars Palace casino in Times Square which was voted down by a community board last week alongside another gambling resort on Manhattan’s West Side in the Hudson Yards area.

There are three state gambling licences up for grabs in the New York City are and five proposals are now remaining in the race – including a Bally’s casino on a Bronx public golf course, a gambling hall on Coney Island’s boardwalk in Brooklyn and a Hard Rock casino next to Citi Field in Queens, the home of…

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For weeks, discussions of sports in Connecticut have largely revolved around one question: Will the Connecticut Sun, the state’s foremost major league team, stay in the state?

The news last month that the WNBA team, which has been owned by the Mohegan Tribe since 2003, might be sold to Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca for $325 million sparked a flood of concern and an equally intense flurry of activity.

That concern turned into outrage as the proposed Boston sale and a separate counteroffer, which would keep the team in state but move it to Hartford, were both ignored by the WNBA as it considers sending the team elsewhere. U.S. Senator, and former state attorney general, Richard Blumenthal went so far as to raise antitrust concerns.

State officials swiftly launched a campaign calling for the Sun to stay in Connecticut and urging residents to sign a petition to help make the case to the league.

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Connecticut officials are also considering a plan that would see the state use pension funds to purchase a minority stake in the Sun in order to keep the team. While the proposal has received support from Gov. Ned Lamont, the possible use of pension funds has drawn criticism from both legislative Republicans and unions; Both argue there are better uses for the money.

“There needs to be structure and fiscal responsibility and a level of respect for taxpayer money and for public employees’ money,” Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding, R-Brookfield, said at a press conference last week.

So far everything is still in the air. The WNBA has not made a decision, and much of the public debate is based on potential situations rather than any agreed upon plan. There is no clear timetable for when a decision on the Sun’s fate will…

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