Stars Mix It Up At Casino Opening
Posted on October 13th, 2008 by admin under Casino NewsTelevision stars got a chance to show off some of their other talents Saturday, from poker to fiddlin’, as part of the Mohegan Sun’s weekend gala celebrating its new Casino of the Wind.
Tracy Morgan of “30 Rock” showcased his poker expertise with a straight flush, while James Denton of “Desperate Housewives” did his
“I’m from
“Oh, my God. . I can’t believe my guy from ‘Heroes‘ is here,” said casino guest Marge Royce while in the elevator with James Kyson Lee.
Two red carpets brought the celebrities together: First, as they headed into a celebrity Texas Hold ‘Em poker game, and again, much later in the night at an “Afterglow” party. Staff from “Access Hollywood” and the TV Guide Network jockeyed with area reporters for words with the stars.
While the casino’s new $6,200 signature drink “The Windfall” had a lot of VIPs sighing when it was unveiled early in the evening, with ingredients that include aged cognac, exclusive champagne and a $5,500 Tiffany’s garnish — a diamond and sapphire ring — it was the Band From TV, which donates the money it receives to charity, that had everyone talking.
The group, many of whom took a red-eye from
“We love it,” said Bob Guiney from “The Bachelor,” who does vocals. “I just can’t believe we are the headliners at Mohegan Sun.”





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