Mohegan Sun Spending $15m in Upgrades
US$15m will be invested on various projects that are now underway and planned at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Golf Club.
Mohegan Sun will also soon announce new additions to its lineup of restaurants, which currently consists of more than 40 offerings.
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US$15m will be invested on various projects that are now underway and planned at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Golf Club. By the end of this year, a new 6,500 square-foot VIP Lounge & Bar in Casino of the Earth will open and major renovations to Mohegan Sun’s two most luxurious suites (Te Royal Suites) will be completed. Over the stretch of three years, significant course improvements will also take place at the Mohegan Sun Golf Club. Additionally, updates to Sachem Lounge and the outdoor patio at Summer Entrance will soon begin.
With the aim of launching by late fall of this year, Mohegan Sun has started work on a new VIP Lounge & Bar to be located in Casino of the Earth. Architects and longtime Mohegan Sun partners, Rockwell Group, are contracted for this new venue that will stretch 6,500 square- feet and feature dining, a full bar and fireplace at the centre of the venue.
Rockwell Group is also working with the Mohegan Tribal cultural department to incorporate Mohegan influenced designs and elements through this new space, located next to BALLO Italian Kitchen & Bar. When
Golden Nugget Casino breaks ground in Danville, Illinois
Illinois
Fertitta Entertainment has begun the build for its Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, Illinois, which will see it become the sixth Golden Nugget casino in the United States when its opens in March 2023.
Te casino will boast a 41,500 square foot gaming floor with 500 slot machines and 14 table games. It will also feature a steakhouse and a sports bar with wagering options, plus 650 surface parking spaces, according to earlier reports.
Te casino will also provide iGaming and online sports betting through Golden Nugget Online’s proprietary platform, and is expected to bring in US$5-7m in revenue per year.
complete, the VIP Lounge & Bar will offer a dramatic and elegant atmosphere, creating the backdrop for Mohegan Sun’s Momentum VIP members. An additional food and beverage offering in Casino of the Earth will also be developed, with more information to be announced soon.
Upon completion of this new Lounge & Bar in Casino of the Earth, Mohegan Sun’s Sachem Lounge will also begin work on a renovation that will refresh and liven up the food and beverage area inside Casino of the Sky.
A full revamp is also underway inside the Royal Suites, which are the two largest suites at the heights of Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower. More than $3m will be invested on these renovations that will undergo an extensive Fire and Water themed makeover.
Both suites will be distinctively different to provide two unique luxury hotel experiences. Royal Suites at Mohegan Sun are 3,500 square- feet and home to two master bedrooms, two Jacuzzis, butler service, a large circular living room, panoramic views of the Tames River and more.
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr, said: “I’m very happy to say that we are incredibly busy with positive movement versus negative movement. And so that’s great; we’re going to continue to grow and develop, and I just look forward to all of the folks who are going to come to Danville, and those who are here in Danville and Vermilion County, who are going to make investments to make this the best possible place to live, work, invest, and play.”
Fertitta Entertainment COO Gerry Del Prete commented on the ground-breaking: “I think we all sort of hung in there and persevered. To see us here today – this beautiful day as a matter of fact – is a testament to the resilience of the community and our partners so we are thrilled.”
Te casino will create 300 jobs and generate $4m to $6m in tax revenue for the city annually.
Colorado
Saratoga Casino Holdings, owner of both Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY and Saratoga Casino Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado, has entered into a definitive agreement with Casino Holding Investment Partners, to acquire Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez, MS subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
“We are proud to add Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel to our portfolio of gaming assets and further diversify our business,” commented Sam Gerrity, Chief Executive Officer of SCH speaking about the deal. “We are committed to operating first class gaming facilities, and we do that by creating lasting relationships with our guests, team members and the communities that we serve. We look forward to welcoming Magnolia Bluffs guests and team to the Saratoga family.”
MISSISSIPPI – Aristocrat Gaming and MGM Resorts International’s Beau Rivage Resort & Casino have announced the opening of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s first Buffalo Zone.
Located on the resort’s casino floor at the base of the convention level escalators, the new 1,500sq.ft ‘Buffalo Zone’ is dedicated exclusively to Aristocrat’s Buffalo-themed games. This room features 50 slots including Buffalo Chief, Buffalo Max, Buffalo Gold, Buffalo Link, Buffalo Gold Revolution, and Buffalo Grand.
“Beau Rivage is the first Gulf Coast casino to partner with Aristocrat to bring the ‘Buffalo Zone’ to the region,” said Beau Rivage President and COO, Brandon Dardeau. “Buffalo games are extremely popular among our players and having the opportunity to create a special gaming section allows us to further enhance our guests’ gaming experience.”
Aristocrat’s SVP of Commercial Strategy and Data Analytics, Jon Hanlin, commented on the installation: “We’ve had great response since opening the first Buffalo Zone last summer at Beau Rivage’s sister resort Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica and expect similar reaction on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Buffalo continues to be the strongest brand in gaming, and with Beau Rivage’ new ‘Buffalo Zone,’ players will enjoy all their favourite Buffalo-themed games in one exciting place.”
UK – OpenBet has appointed Stewart Groumoutis as its new VP Commercial – Canada, highlighting the company’s commitment to extending its footprint within the country’s
sports betting marketplace. Groumoutis brings with him a wealth of industry expertise, most notably insight gained following a successful 10-year period with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), where he recently served as Director, eGaming.
US – PlayStar has named Jon Bowden as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Bowden has held senior branding, marketing and advertising roles at some of the biggest names in the industry over
the past 10 years, including: Entain, Rank Group, Gala Coral and Ladbrokes.
He joins PlayStar from Entain where he was Brand Director for Gala and where he managed the P&Ls for Gala Bingo, Gala Spins and Gala Casino. Prior to that, he held the same position for the gaming giant’s Foxy brand, overseeing its resurgence following a rebrand and repositioning.
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