Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Announces Promotions as Brand Continues Strategic Growth Trajectory in Connecticut and Beyond

MGE Appoints Ray Pineault Regional President; Jeffrey Hamilton Assumes Role of President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut

UNCASVILLE,Connecticut,Dec. 5,2019 -- Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE),master developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide today announces two important promotions to further sustain and promote the company's growth and development as part of its strategic growth plan for Connecticut and beyond. After more than 15 years of service to the Tribe,Ray Pineaulthas been appointed to Regional President for MGE,whileJeffrey Hamiltonhas been promoted to President and General Manager at the flagship property,Mohegan Sun Connecticut.

"As a companyin the midst of unprecedented growth,itisa priority for us as an enterpriseto build the best team of senior executive leaders to support and oversee the continued development of MGE both domestically and internationally," saidMarioKontomerkos,Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. "With more than 30 years of combined Mohegan experience between them,we are confident that Ray will be instrumental in driving results within the growing fleet of MGE properties and couldn't be more pleased to have Jeffrey Hamilton take the reins of our flagship resort and continue raising the standards of excellence at home."

Ray Pineaultbringsmanyyears of legal and business experience to his new position as Regional President of MGE. Ray will be responsible forensuring that Mohegan Sun Connecticut,Mohegan Sun Pocono and Paragon Casino Resort meet or exceed operational,employee engagement,guest service,cultural,strategic and fiscal plans,while maintaining the higheststandards of regulatorycompliance.As former President and General Manager as well as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun Connecticut,Ray has safeguarded and promoted the legal and commercial interests of the Tribe since 2001 and brings tremendous experience to this new position. Ray joins Chris Block,Regional President,whooverseesfourof MGE's nine propertiesinCanada,South Korea,andLas Vegas.Both Pineault and Block report to MGE's Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer,Michael Silberling.

Assistingin the day-to-day operations ofMohegan Sun Connecticutunder the guidance of Ray Pineault and senior leadershipfor four years asAssistant General Manager,Jeff Hamiltonis poised to take the helm asPresident andGeneralManager of the property with more than 15 years of Mohegan experience. In his new role,Jeff will be responsible for achieving overall business objectives and the strategic planning and operational results of Mohegan Sunand will also drive and oversee the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets,marketing business plans,technology,the guest experience,human capital development,and operational business plans.

Effective immediately,Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment will be conducting a global search to fill the role ofAssistantGeneralManager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut.

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,Inspire in Incheon,and Niagara Casinos in Niagara,Canada. MGE is owner,developer,and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States,including Connecticut,New Jersey,Washington,Pennsylvania,Louisiana,Northern Asia,Niagara Falls,Canada,and coming soon pending regulatory approval,Las Vegas,Nevada. 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,visitwww.mohegangaming.com.

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