Sep 5, 2024 | Awards, Breaking News, Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan’s flagship property also placed within the top five for “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Players Club”
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 5, 2024) – Renowned integrated entertainment destination, Mohegan Sun, has been voted “Best Casino Hotel” for the seventh consecutive year in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. With this distinction, Mohegan Sun retains the record for most wins in the “Best Casino Hotel” category more than any other nominee since the award program’s inception in 2013. Mohegan Sun placed within the top five in the “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” category and Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s rewards program, was ranked #2 in the “Best Players Club” category. Nominees for all categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. Voting took place over a four-week period this summer through 10Best.com, which averages 5 million visitors per month.
“For seven years in a row, Mohegan Sun has been named ‘Best Casino Hotel’ in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and this achievement continues to be a direct result of the dedication that our team members put forward every day in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our Momentum Rewards also achieved high marks, which is another tremendous honor as so much hard work goes into making this program one of the best in the industry!”
This year has been an abundant award season for Mohegan Sun. In Casino Player Magazine’s “Best of Gaming – New England” awards, Mohegan Sun snagged the top spot in categories “Best Hotel,” “Best Hotel Lobby,” “Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At,” “Best VIP Lounge/Services,” “Best Promotions,” “Best Slot Tournaments,” “Best Craps,” “Best Video Poker,” “Best Overall Sportsbook,” and “Best Prop Bets.” The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena was also recently recognized as “Casino of the Year – Arena” at the 17th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and was named “Casino Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in February.
For more information about Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Aug 15, 2024 | Gaming, General News, Uncategorized
Developed by IGT, the brand-new Whitney Houston? Slots Wide-Area Progressive?jackpot?video slots have rolled out in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun. Anchored in the heart of the Hold & Spin Slot Zone, a pod of four new Whitney Houston Slot machines are now live, featuring famous tunes by the multi-platinum Pop-star and a cutting-edge game experience. These new IGT games also feature the Hold & Spin bonus feature, in addition to an exhilarating wheel bonus. Free games, mini progressive jackpots and a major progressive jackpot that currently sits at more than $500,000 can be won on the new Whitney Houston slots at Mohegan Sun!
To celebrate the launch of the new Whitney Houston Slots at Mohegan Sun, a special event exclusively for Momentum members will take place on Thursday, August 22nd at 1:00pm, where Momentum members can enjoy these fun new games for free. The promotion is limited to the first 100 registered Momentum members who register on the day of the event, at a designated location next to Sol Toro in Casino of the Sky. This promotion will allow the guests who gain entry to play a set number of free spins on the Whitney Houston Slots, and cash out any winnings! For more details, click HERE.
Joining Mohegan Sun’s loyalty program is simple and free for all guests aged 21+. Just visit any Player’s Club booth across Mohegan Sun. For additional details, visit mohegansun.com/momentum
As part of the thrill of these new machines at Mohegan Sun, players will get to enjoy some of Whitney Houston’s most memorable hits like “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and “So Emotional.” The Whitney Houston slots offer a tremendous gaming experience, appealing to a broad range of guests. To enter into the Hold & Spin bonus feature, players need to trigger six platinum records – and from there, additional interfaces are unlocked allowing more records to be compiled. Once players run out of free spins in this bonus phase, they collect all the money they have accumulated.
Around Labor Day, three more Whitney Houston slots will also arrive at Mohegan Sun, near Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth.
Mohegan Sun continues to expand its slot machine offerings, especially in the Hold & Spin Slot Zone where there are more than 250 games featuring the Hold & Spin bonus. With nearly 4,000 slot machines in total, Mohegan Sun ensures there’s something for every gaming enthusiast.
To learn more about all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jul 10, 2024 | Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun has also added more Light & Wonder Games, including Huff N’ Extra Puff!
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 10, 2024) – Mohegan Sun recently introduced Railroad Riches? (by Sega Sammy Creation) slot machines to their robust Hold & Spin lineup, making them the first casino on the East Cost to offer this game. Located in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky, guests will be able to hop on board for non-stop thrills as they chase the Railroad Riches Spin Feature. To achieve this feature, a player must spin and land six gold coins on the reels; once achieved, colorful trains pave the way to riches, offering unique credit prizes to elevate wins to new heights. Guests can find these brand-new offerings near the Riverview parking garage.
Mohegan Sun also introduced additional Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder) slot machines to the property in June, bringing the total number of these fan-favorite games up to 20. With this addition, Mohegan Sun is now home to the most Huff N’ Even More Puff games in the Northeast. And today, Huff N’ X-Tra Puff, the fun three reel stepper game, rolled out in Casino of the Sky. Players can also experience other games in the Huff N’ Puff series with both Huff N’ More Puff and Huff N’ X-Tra Puff offered throughout the property.
With the addition of these new games, Mohegan Sun is expanding their already extensive Hold & Spin slot machine lineup. Earlier this year, Mohegan Sun introduced the all-new Hold & Spin Slot Zone which features 250+ slot machines with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. Slot machines inside the Hold & Spin Slot Zone at Mohegan Sun with this feature include: Dragon Link (Aristocrat); Dollar Storm (Aristocrat); Ultimate Fire Link (Light & Wonder); Dragon Train (Light & Wonder); All Aboard (Konami Gaming) and much more. In total, Mohegan Sun is home to nearly 4,000 slot machines
To learn more about all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 18, 2024 | Gaming, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 18, 2024) – Mohegan Sun was the place to be on Sunday, June 16th as three lucky winners walked away with sizeable jackpots totaling over $1.4 million. The first jackpot was won on a 4 Card Poker table as a lucky guest hit a Royal Flush of Clubs which paid out $87,331.50. The second winner hit the Double Diamonds meter on the Spanish 21 Progressive Jackpot in the amount of $74,729.50. Only three hours later on the same exact Spanish 21 table, a lucky guest hit the Tripple Diamonds meter for a massive jackpot win of $1,245,232.85! All three guests won their respective jackpots due to playing the optional $5 side bet offered on each game.
Back in May, Maged K., a lucky guest from Franklin Square, NY, walked away with a jackpot win of $483,622.40 while playing at a blackjack table in Casino of the Earth. This jackpot was also won by playing the optional $5 side bet.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 11, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun also extends a popular hotel package that offers $50 in Free Slot Play for Momentum members
After debuting on May 31st, Mohegan Sun is excited to add more?dates to?Shuffle to Showdown: Casino 101. These?events,?which take place inside Mohegan Sun’s upscale restaurant, bar and lounge,?novelle, will return on Friday, June 21st,?Friday July 26th, and Friday, August 23rd. Featured at these events are experts from Mohegan Sun’s gaming division who help guests learn the ropes of one of the most thrilling card games on the casino floor:?Blackjack. Guests can take part in Shuffle to Showdown with a minimum spend of $50 on food & beverage on the day of the event, or by purchasing tickets?HERE. These events start at 5:30pm and end with a friendly tournament among guests to put their skills to the test to win prizes from various sponsors, including grand prizes such as two Green Monster?tickets at Fenway Park when KC takes on Boston on Friday, July 12th!
Guests looking to parlay these fun events into an overnight can also take advantage of the Hold & Spin Free Slot Play Hotel Package, which includes $50 credit to play on any of Mohegan Sun’s 3,500+ slot machines.
“The atmosphere in novelle is perfect for a fun social event like Shuffle to Showdown, where guests 21 and over can sharpen their Blackjack skills while having fun, enjoying drink specials and playing for a shot at awesome grand prizes,” – said Chris Greaney, Director of Fine Dining for Mohegan Sun. “We had amazing feedback from guests from our first event on May 31st, and we can’t wait to share the experience with more guests over the summer.”
When to hit, split, or double down, and all of the other key strategies for Blackjack – will be discussed and dissected at Mohegan Sun’s Shuffle to Showdown series. Blackjack is one of the most popular table games at any casino, for novices and seasoned pros alike, though staying on top of various strategies and learning new ones can be a worthwhile and fun experience. That is what the team at novelle, one of Mohegan Sun’s top nightlife locations which also features both table games and slots, aims to do. For the June 21st event, instructors will guide guests through the ins and outs of this classic casino game using “fun money.” At the end, guests will test their skills in a tournament to win exciting Grand Prizes. At the debut Shuffle to Showdown event in late May, the grand prize was a pair of Stevie Nicks tickets inside Mohegan Sun Arena and for the upcoming event on June 21st, a tournament winner will take home two Green Monster tickets for a Boston game on Friday, July 12th!, Guests will also be able to play at a designated area on the casino floor, or at a $25 limit table within novelle!
Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s gaming themed hotel package is being extended. For travelers 21+ booking the Hold & Spin Free Slot Play Package, at check-in guests will receive a $50 Free Slot Play voucher as part of their stay. This package celebrates Mohegan Sun’s most popular gaming area (The Hold & Spin Slot Zone) in Casino of the Sky, located near novelle, where there are more than 250 slot machines (Dragon Link, Dollar Storm Fire Link and more) feature the Hold & Spin bonus. Travel dates for this package are now available through August 31, 2024, and booking can now occur through the final day of July. For more details, guests can click HERE or navigate to the hotel packages tab on mohegansun.com.
Jun 3, 2024 | Entertainment, Gaming, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 3, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is celebrating 27 years of Hot Summer Fun and it’s only getting hotter! The festivities get started on Monday,?June 24th, and guests can take advantage of daily Momentum member promotions, exciting special events and 256 live shows in 96 days across the resort. The action runs through August 30th, and includes outdoor tribute acts every Friday night at the new and improved Sun Patio, which now features a brand-new music stage, upgraded fire pits, cozy Adirondack chairs and grassy turf to enjoy lawn games during the festivities.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Momentum members can participate in a new promotion every day of the week! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property. When a friend of an existing Momentum member signs up for a new Momentum account any weekday during Hot Summer Fun, both guests will receive $10 in Free Slot Play! Guests must be 21+ to sign up for Momentum.
On More Money Mondays, Momentum members can win their share of $10,000 cash! Every Monday, one Momentum member will be randomly selected every hour between 10:00am – 7:00pm to win $1,000 cash. That’s 10 winners every Monday! To enter, Momentum members can play their favorite slots, table games or in the Poker Room. All Momentum members must be present to win.
During Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, one Momentum member playing slots, table games, or in the Poker Room from 10:00am to 7:00pm will be randomly selected to dash in the Cash Cube for up to $10,000 in cash! Each winner will have 60 seconds to grab as much money as they can and place it into the cash box attached to the Cash Cube. Winners will keep whatever amount is inside the cash box after 60 seconds. Guests who grab and place the $2 bill in the cash box will DOUBLE their total prize!
All Momentum members will earn one electronic entry for every Status Point earned while playing slots, table games or in the Poker Room during Wild Winning Wednesdays. At the top of each hour from 10:00am – 6:00pm every Wednesday, one winner will be randomly selected to choose a voucher from the prize barrel to determine their prize, ranging from $500 to $5,000 in cash! Triumph status members are not eligible to participate in this promotion.
With Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Momentum members will earn Triple Status Points from 6:00am – Midnight while playing slots, table games, stadium gaming, in the Poker Room or wagering in the Race Book.
Momentum members can start their weekend off right with Fun in the Sun Fridays. Starting at 10:00am, the first 1,000 Momentum members to visit the Play+ Event Center (located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth) will receive a commemorative, free Hot Summer Fun t-shirt. Guests can collect a new shirt each week of Hot Summer Fun! All participants must present their Momentum card and a valid photo ID to participate. Limit one shirt per Momentum member, per Friday.
Let the winning continue with a special Hot Summer Fun session of Mohegan Sun’s $100,000 Jackpot Celebration! Beginning June 1st, Momentum members who win a jackpot of $1,200 or more while playing their favorite slot machines will receive one electronic entry form for a chance to be one of 50 winners to win their share of $100,000 in cash! Guests must activate their entries by visiting any promotional kiosk between 6:00am and 7:00pm on Saturday, September 7th. Winners will be drawn electronically on Saturday, September 7th at 7:15pm (there will be no live drawing). Guests can visit any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun for official details of the $100,000 Hot Summer Fun Jackpot Celebration.
KIOSK PROMOTIONS
One lucky Momentum member will win a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport from Giard Ford, courtesy of Mohegan Sun’s Lasso A Bronco Giveaway! Guests can swipe their Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk from June 24th through August 30th for a chance to win Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or electronic entries into the grand prize drawing for a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport from Girard Ford! Those looking to double their total entries can swipe their Momentum card at any promotional kiosk on Friday, August 30th from 6:00am – 4:00pm. The grand prize drawing takes place on Friday, August 30th at 4:00pm. Momentum members can visit any Player’s Club booth for official details.
Momentum members can pick up a complimentary Hot Summer Fun Hat at the Play+ Event Center on Saturday, June 29th. The giveaway begins at 10:00am, and the Hot Summer Fun Hats are limited to the first 1,000 Momentum members. All guests must present their Momentum card as well as a valid photo ID. Limit is one hat per Momentum member.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The summer entertainment lineup inside the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena features can’t-miss performances by Brad Paisley, Sam Hunt, Kevin Hart, Andrew Schulz, Tate McRae, Shane Gillis, Childish Gambino, Meghan Trainor and many more. Additionally, the Connecticut Sun will be bringing the heat inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout the summer as they take on some of the league’s best including New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces and more. Located in the heart of Casino of the Earth, the legendary Wolf Den showcases free live shows including favorites like Queensr?che, Red Light, Don’t Tell Lisa and much more. For full details on all live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wolf Den throughout Hot Summer Fun, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio! This popular live outdoor entertainment series is back and takes place every Friday from June 28th – September 27th from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. This 14-week outdoor concert series features the fully renovated Sun Patio, and guests can get refreshing beverage specials at the Sun Patio Bar while dancing to the beats of their favorite tribute bands! Plus, grab some food at various food truck offerings each week. Be a part of this exciting summer get-together under the stars! To make the night even more special, reserve a VIP fire pit and enjoy a complimentary round of drinks for six to eight guests! For a full list of tribute bands, visit mohegansun.com/potsp. Guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Sun Patio.
ADDITIONAL HOT SUMMER FUN
The Hot Summer Fun festivities don’t stop there; the 5th Annual Sun Tequila Tasting returns and takes place on the Sun Patio for the first time! On Saturday, July 27th, guests can indulge in the unique flavors and complexities of tequila, treat their taste buds to delicious Mexican food provided by Los Mariachis On Wheels, groove to the high-energy beats of DJ D-Ave and dance to Fiesta del Norte’s incredible mariachi band. Tickets to Sun Tequila Tasting are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut Young Leaders.
To stay updated on all things Hot Summer Fun, visit mohegansun.com/hotsummerfun.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.?Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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