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Las
Vegas, NV – March 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / Mohegan
Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas officially opened the 60,000-square-foot
premium gaming venue to the public, welcoming invited guests, celebrities,
locals and visitors to the newly reimagined casino-resort on Thursday,
March 25, 2021 at 6 p.m.
The
evening kicked off with a ceremonial door unlocking with property executives,
local officials, and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Interim CEO Ray
Pineault and Mohegan Tribal Councilors Joe Soper and Ken Davison. In traditional
fashion, Tribal Councilors Joe Soper and Ken Davison presented a gift to
Richard “Boz” Bosworth, President & CEO of JC Hospitality and owner
of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Lou Serafini, President and Chief Executive
Office of Fengate, including a hand-crafted Mohegan gourd, sweetgrass and
a Mohegan blanket.
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Following
the opening ceremony, guests were welcomed into the casino-resort featuring
more than 650 slot machines and over 50 table games including favorites
like Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Three-Card-Poker. Every gamer
will want to become a member of the Momentum Loyalty Program that delivers
maximum excitement with incredible rewards and benefits. Members earn Momentum
Dollars to spend on world class dining, premium brand shopping, hotel stays,
spa treatments, partner benefits and more.
Throughout
the night, celebrities, were spotted enjoying the casino and toasting the
celebratory evening. Actor and TV host Mario Lopez tossed the ceremonial
first dice roll at the craps table and “The Bachelor” Matt James and Chrisell
Stause of “Selling Sunset” and “Dancing with the Stars” were spotted trying
their luck at blackjack and craps. Stars of “Vanderpump Rules,” Tom Sandoval
and Tom Schwartz hit the Desert Star Bar and sipped on cocktails. “Real
Housewives of New Jersey” star Melissa Gorga was joined alongside husband
Joe Gorga and friends celebrating her birthday at One Steakhouse. Both
Matt James and Chrisell Stause hit Nobu for the world-renowned sushi and
cocktails.
Mohegan
Sun Casino Las Vegas promises to deliver memorable guest experiences, best
in-class operations and unmatched personalized service. Welcoming guests
to the casino were over 300 team members returning to the reconceptualized
property, seasoned veterans of the gaming and hospitality industry.
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up with the latest Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas news via Facebook,
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and Linkedin.
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About
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Mohegan
Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is a state-of-the-art casino
operated by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), master developer
of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide. Mohegan
Sun Casino Las Vegas signifies the first tribal casino presence in the
prestigious Las Vegas market, featuring a 60,000-square foot gaming venue
located within Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, a Curio Collection by Hilton. The
re-imagined Las Vegas lifestyle casino is slated to open on March 25, 2021.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas or MGE properties
visit www.MoheganSunLasVegas.com.
Keep up with the latest Mohegan Sun news via Facebook , Twitter, Instagram
and Linkedin.
About
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan
Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator
of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun
in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara
Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of
integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including
Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, as well as
Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is
owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in
the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.MoheganGaming.com.
About
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Virgin
Hotels Las Vegas is a reimagined and re-conceptualized casino resort.
The property is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton™. The integrated
resort intermixes a passion for food and beverage with music and culture
and features three hotel towers totaling over 1,500 Chambers and suites;
the 60,000-square-feet Mohegan Sun Casino, operated by Mohegan Gaming &
Entertainment; a five-acre desert pool oasis including a multi-functional
event lawn; live music and entertainment theater with 4,500 capacity; 24
Oxford showroom accommodating 650 guests; an exclusive portfolio of twelve
food and beverage venues including Todd English’s Olives, Kris Yenbamroong’s
Night + Market, the legendary Nobu, Michael and David Morton’s One Steakhouse,
Kassi Beach House from restauranteur Nick Mathers, Casa Calavera by global
hospitality company Hakkasan Group, the sports entertainment, daylife and
nightlife venue Money, Baby! from Justin Massei and Mikis Troyan of Clive
Collective, famous Afters Ice Cream, Pizza Forte by the Ferraro Family
and signature Virgin Hotels restaurants and bars including The Kitchen
at Commons Club, The Bar at Commons Club, The Shag Room and Funny Library
Coffee Shop. The property is owned by JC Hospitality, LLC, in partnership
with Juniper Capital Partners, Virgin Group, LiUNA, Fengate Asset Management,
Dream and Orlando Development. The off-Strip playground is located at 4455
Paradise Road. For more information, visit www.VirginHotelsLV.com.
Media
Contacts for Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas:
Kirvin
Doak Communications
Terri
Maruca | Emily Clayton
702-371-6962
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