UNCASVILLE, Conn., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 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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