Mohegan Sun Arena has been named Casino of the Year by the International Entertainment Buyers Association.

The award, announced Oct. 7 in Nashville, is the third time the Uncasville, Connecticut, venue has received the honor, according to a community announcement.

The 10,000-seat arena previously won the award in 2015 and 2017.

“We’re always honored to be nominated for these impactful entertainment industry awards, let alone win,” Tom Cantone, president of sports and entertainment for Mohegan, said in the announcement. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible team that runs our venues and to the long-standing relationships we’ve built with agents and artists who love performing at Mohegan Sun Arena and experiencing our world-class resort.”

The International Entertainment Buyers Association is a trade organization for live entertainment professionals. Its awards are voted on by talent buyers, promoters and other industry professionals.

Mohegan Sun Arena is home to a variety of events, including concerts, sporting events and family shows. It has hosted performances by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Billy Joel.

The arena is part of the Mohegan Sun resort, which features two casinos, a hotel, a spa and a golf course. The resort is owned by the Mohegan Tribe.

Fallsview Casino Resort, a sister property in Niagara Falls, Ontario, was also nominated for the Casino of the Year award. This is the first time two venues from the same organization, located in different countries, have been recognized in the same category.

For a full list of winners and photos from the awards ceremony, visit facebook.com/iebaconference.

Mohegan Sun is one of the largest entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. It is located on 185 acres along the Thames River in southeastern Connecticut.

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