The huge progressive based jackpot was hit on a Wizard of Oz slot machine; the win comes only weeks after a Bethel, CT guest won $800,000!

UNCASVILLE, CT (October xx, 2018) – On the morning of Wednesday, October 3rd, Cindy Montalbano’s life changed forever. Playing the Wizard of Oz penny slot machine in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun, Montalbano hit a progressive jackpot, cashing in for $1,984,388.38!

$1.9 Million is one of the largest amounts won on a progressive jackpot at Mohegan Sun and it comes after Kenneth Frey of Bethel, Connecticut, nearly hit the million mark himself, taking home $875,898.88 on a Super 4 Blackjack Progressive table game in Casino of the Earth on Wednesday, September 12th.

Both lucky winners join the ranks of several recent major jackpots won at Mohegan Sun.

For more information on the 5,000 plus games across Mohegan Sun and to learn more about various perks and benefits to take advantage of with the free-to-sign-up rewards program, Momentum, visit MoheganSun.com/playing.

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