Mohegan’s Tom Cantone Stepping Down

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Tom Cantone, the man who transformed casino entertainment during his tenure in Atlantic City during the 1980s and ’90s, has retired after more than two decades as president of sports and entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. 

Cantone has been the driving force behind the rise of Mohegan Sun resorts that consistently rank among the top entertainment properties in the world. He oversaw all entertainment operations across Mohegan properties, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Pennsylvania, and additional properties managed or acquired by the company.

Before joining Mohegan Sun in 2007, Cantone built a reputation for innovation and high-impact programming through leadership roles at some of the largest gaming and entertainment institutions in the country, including Foxwoods Resort Casino, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HERCO), Sands Hotel & Casino, Hollywood Casino, and multiple Trump properties. 

While in Atlantic City, Cantone booked such stars as Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy, Billy Joel, Cher and many more, breaking the mold of catering only to the Greatest Generation and opening up casino entertainment to new audiences, a trend that only expanded as he continued to break new ground.