Mohegan Sun's 15th Anniversary Weekend Kicks Off With Celebrity Tribute to Regis Philbin

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Sun kicked off its 15th anniversary celebration weekend by honoring Regis Philbin, an American original who has spent the last half-century entertaining us all.

A special "Tribute to Regis Philbin" took place in the Uncas Ballroom, with red-carpet appearances by such stars as Susan Lucci, Vincent Piazza, Tinsley Mortimer, Hugo Becker, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and others.  A subsequent late-night party in the nightclub Ultra 88 raised the noise level, with a special appearance by MTV's "The Jersey Shore" castmates Ronnie, Sammi, and Deena.

The weekend celebration continues at Mohegan Sun Saturday night with a sold-out special concert by the sensational Jennifer Lopez.  Celebrities expected include Glee's Lea Michele, Terrence Howard, Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo, Donnie Wahlberg, Kenny Wormald, Jaime Pressly, Maria Menounos, Jesse Metcalfe, Hugo Becker, Tinsley Mortimer and Kelly Bensimon.  On Saturday there will be appearances and book signings by renowned Chefs, Bobby Flay and Todd English, So You Think You Can Dance's Mary Murphy, Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss and others. DJ Kiss will headline a star-studded after party in Mohegan Sun's newest restaurant and lounge, Ballo.

About Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting www.mohegansun.com.  Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.

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