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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Appoints Mark Rosa as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), a master developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide, announces the newest member of its executive leadership team with a  strategic promotion to further sustain and enhance the brand’s growth and development throughout the United States and internationally. Effective immediately, Mark Rosa is officially appointed as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to oversee strategic business decisions related to technology across all MGE properties.

“As we continue on this path of strategic development, it has been our mission to build the best executive team in the industry,” said Mario Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer. “With iGaming and mobile technology driving the casino industry today, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is honored to welcome Mark Rosa into the fold where he will manage the increased use of cutting-edge technology that will better position the MGE enterprise for growth and expansion in the coming years.”

Mark Rosa, CPA, CIA, CISA, brings years of technical leadership and experience to his new position as SVP and CIO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. Mark will be responsible for the strategic direction and vision of all information technology (IT) activities, including innovation, infrastructure, architecture, application development, business process reengineering, networks, security and technology operations and support. In order to ensure MGE remains at the forefront of industry trends, Mark will have the duty of assessing the relative impact of emerging technology on strategic business needs and interpreting their meaning for the senior leadership team. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CIO will also be providing recommendations and insight into both current and forward-thinking technologies as related to the company’s competitive position. In addition, he will be responsible for curating, developing and retaining a world-class IT team at MGE properties.

Prior to his appointment by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mark Rosa served as vice president of internal audit for leading education solutions company, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) in Boston. In this role, Mark developed a global risk assessment and integrated audit plan to initiate positive change throughout HMH and its subsidiaries. He actively participated on the IT Governance and Digital Enterprise Steering Committees, where he focused on enterprise resource planning initiatives, technology acquisition integration activities, IT general computer controls, and information related to security and data privacy risk management. Among other key skills and experiences, Mark brings with him a strong moral code which aligns perfectly with the MGE principles, values and corporate culture.

As a Stonehill College and Northeastern University graduate with a master’s degree in accountancy and MBA, Mark also carries unique CIO experience from his time as Chief Information Officer of Altra Industrial Motion, Inc. – an $1.8-billion global manufacturer of mechanical power transmission and motion control products. He led Altra on a path of strategic growth and success with an ERP implementation and will undoubtedly carry over those philosophies and key learnings to his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. Mark will report directly to Mario Kontomerkos, President and Chief Executive Officer of MGE, effective immediately.

Under the leadership of CIO Mark Rosa, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is addressing the growth in digital innovation and online gaming by continuing to evolve the guest experience. The new “Mohegan Sun Beyond” mobile application was launched in 2019 with iPro to offer an advanced platform unlike any other online integrated resort program in the market. MGE’s digital gaming efforts include and vary from sports betting, online gaming and play for fun offerings across four properties including ConnecticutPennsylvaniaNew Jersey, and Canada. The Mohegan Sun Beyond app is available via the Google Play and Apple application stores.

 

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, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including ConnecticutNew JerseyWashingtonPennsylvaniaLouisianaNorthern Asia, and Niagara Falls, Canada. MGE is owner and operator 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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Plaza adds Monday Night RAW ticket raffle to WrestleMania 42 viewing party

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Downtown Las Vegas casino also brings in WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam for a live Q&A on April 18.

Plaza Hotel & Casino will host WrestleMania 42 viewing parties on April 18 and April 19 in its showroom in downtown Las Vegas, adding a ticket giveaway for WWE Monday Night RAW on the second night.

The casino said all guests attending the Sunday, April 19 viewing party can enter a free raffle to win two tickets to Monday Night RAW on Monday, April 20 at T-Mobile Arena, seated in one of the venue’s premier Loge Boxes.

On Saturday, April 18, the Plaza will feature WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Rob Van Dam (RVD) as a special guest. The property said RVD—also billed as “Mr. Monday Night”—will lead a live Q&A at 1:30 p.m. ahead of the WrestleMania 42 start time at 3 p.m., and will be available for autographs and photo ops.

Both events are 21+ and run in the Plaza showroom, with doors opening at 1 p.m. and the viewing party starting at 3 p.m. The Plaza said it will offer drink specials and buckets of beer priced at $30 for domestic brands and $35 for imported.

Tickets with seat selection are priced at $40 per person (plus fees and taxes), according to the casino, with details and purchasing available via the Plaza’s website.

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Plaza Hotel & Casino adds raffle to win premier tickets to Monday Night RAW at its WrestleMania 42 viewing party on Sunday, April 19

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WWE special guest Rob Van Dam (RVD) will headline party Saturday, April 18

On Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 viewing parties with special perks each night.

Newly added: All guests at the Plaza’s WrestleMania 42 viewing party on Sunday, April 19, can enter a free raffle to win two tickets to WWE Monday Night RAW on Monday, April 20, at T-Mobile Arena in one of the venue’s premier Loge Boxes.

On Saturday, April 18, the Plaza will offer an exclusive fan experience with WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Rob Van Dam. Known as RVD and “Mr. Monday Night,” the world champion and pro wrestling icon will be the Plaza’s special guest leading a live Q&A at 1:30 p.m. before the action of WrestleMania 42 begins at 3 p.m., and he be available for autographs and photo ops.

Both nights, the Plaza’s viewing party will be held in its showroom where guests can relax in its classic velvet booths or at one of its many tables that all offer a great view of WrestleMania 42 on an oversized high-definition projector screen.

The Plaza’s viewing parties are open to guests 21 years of age or older and start at 3 p.m. with doors opening at 1 p.m. The parties will also offer drink specials and buckets of beer ($30 for domestic brands, $35 for imported).

Tickets and seat selection for the viewing parties are available for purchase online for $40 (plus fees and taxes) per person.

For more details and to buy tickets to the Plaza’s WrestleMania 42 viewing parties visit: https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/wrestlemania-viewing-party/.

 

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to debut Bluberi’s Smokin’ Train slot on April 22

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Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas says it will be the first Las Vegas property to debut Bluberi’s new Smokin’ Train video slot game, with the launch set for April 22.

“We are committed to bringing to the Plaza’s casino floor the latest and greatest games with Bluberi’s Smokin’ Train being our newest addition,” said Sue Ascanio, general manager of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Relatively new to the Las Vegas market, Bluberi is offering exciting video slot options that we think will have a loyal following very quickly. So, we are excited to partner with them as they expand their installations in Vegas. Based on the feedback we have so far, we are confident that Smokin’ Train will be highly popular with players at the Plaza.”

Smokin’ Train is a five-reel, 50-line video slot with multiple denominations and a top award of a progressive $10,000, according to the company. The title is themed around the Wild West Gold Rush and includes a Triple Pot Filler mechanic featuring mystery door reveals, combining pots, and a Super Nugget feature that triggers all pots.

In the Hold & Spin bonus, players collect enhancements from train cars to boost, collect, or add cash balls. The Plaza’s announcement comes as suppliers continue to compete for floor space and visibility in the Las Vegas market, where new-game debuts can serve as a bellwether for broader regional rollouts across North America.

 

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