
Uncasville, CT (October 10, 2018)
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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
(MGE) and Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment
company, today announced a multi-year partnership to acquire talent for
Project Inspire – MGE’s premier integrated entertainment resort currently
in development in South Korea.
Projected to open in 2021, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s
multi-phase, five-billion-dollar development of Project Inspire is already
living up to its name. On-track to become a first-of-its-kind integrated
entertainment resort destination, features include a remarkable three-tower
luxury hotel, premier shopping, gaming and entertainment amenities
including a 15,000-seat indoor arena and outdoor performance space.
“Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and Live Nation have been long-time
partners in creating one of the most successful arena venues in the world
for its size, the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut,” said Mario
Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.
“Now, we are partnering again to do the same, only this time it will be at
the Inspire Super Arena at the Incheon International Airport, right in the
heart of the burgeoning Northern Asia entertainment market. The move
further solidifies MGE’s position as the premier global gaming and
entertainment resort developer and operator.”
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s partnership with Live Nation
Entertainment will ensure that Project Inspire venues attract the very best
in global talent and create the region’s most exciting entertainment
experience.
Also commenting on the partnership, Tom Cantone, Senior Vice President,
Sports and Entertainment, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment said, “This is
an exciting time for our industry in Northern Asia; our exclusive
partnership with Live Nation Asia will further expand Mohegan Gaming &
Entertainment into the global entertainment market. In partnership with
Live Nation, our Inspire property is guaranteed to be the number one
destination for guests and fans to embrace our incredible shows and
must-see concerts.”
“We have been thrilled by the success of what Live Nation and Mohegan
Gaming & Entertainment have built together through the Mohegan Sun
Arena in Uncasville and are excited to continue this partnership through
Project Inspire,” said Alan Ridgeway, Live Nation’s President,
International and Emerging Markets. “Touring throughout Northern Asia has
grown significantly over the last few years, and the addition of the
Inspire Super Arena can only continue to enhance that growth,” concluded
Ridgeway.
MGE’s flagship property, Mohegan Sun, has partnered with Live Nation since
2001 to secure talent for the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. During that
time, Live Nation has delivered over 1,100 performances that have
contributed to Mohegan Sun Arena’s ranking amongst top venues in the world
with major US tours, sellouts and national awards.
For more information on Project Inspire, visit www.mohegangaming.com
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live
entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster,
Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional
information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a commercial gaming company
headquartered in Uncasville, Connecticut at the home of its flagship
property, Mohegan Sun. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of
integrated resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New
Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Northern Asia. MGE are owners and
operators of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA
and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National
Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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