Mohegan, the Parent Company of Mohegan Sun, was also Named to America’s Best-in-State Companies for 2026 by Forbes!
Mohegan Sun is thrilled to announce that the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena has been ranked “#1 Best Casino Concert Venue” in Newsweek’s2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition highlights Mohegan Sun Arena’s reputation as one of the premier entertainment destinations both regionally and throughout the country, delivering world-class performances and unforgettable experiences for fans at the tune of more than 125 concerts and sporting events per year.
The Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence across industries, spotlighting organizations that consistently exceed expectations. Over a four-week voting period, Newsweek readers and industry experts cast their votes, honoring venues that exemplify exceptional guest experiences.
“Earning the #1 spot for “Best Casino Concert Venue” and ranking near the top in two other categories is an incredible honor for Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM. “These recognitions, along with being named to Forbes Best-in-State Companies for 2026, reflect the dedication of our team and inspire us to keep delivering world-class experiences for our guests.”
In addition to this achievement, Mohegan Sun also earned recognition in two other Newsweek Readers’ Choice categories:
The award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena sets the standard for entertainment, continually hosting top touring acts like Justin Timberlake, Megan Moroney, Matt Rife, Sting, RUSH, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and countless more. In late September of this year, Adam Sandler also played back-to-back sell-out shows inside Mohegan Sun Arena, while also being inducted into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame, joining the likes of Bon Jovi, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift. The hit Netflix show My Next Guest with David Letterman, also filmed at Mohegan Sun Arena during these performances as part of a special episode on Adam Sandler.
The Forbes Best‑in‑State Companies for 2026 is also powerful endorsement of Mohegan’s excellence as a major casino & entertainment destination in southeastern Connecticut. Forbes analyzed over 50,000 companies nationwide—evaluating financial strength, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and growth—to highlight 750 standout businesses by state.
For more on upcoming shows and ticket information for Mohegan Sun Arena, including recently announced concerts like Meghan Trainor on July 4th, 2026, 5 Seconds of Summer on May 29th, 2026 or Chris Stapleton for back-to-back shows starting on Friday, February 27th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment. For information on Mohegan Sun’s Momentum program, visit mohegansun.com/momentum. And for the latest enterprise-wide news for Mohegan, visit mohegangaming.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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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.
Mohegan Ranked 77 Among 100 Global Companies Recognized forTeam Member Sentiment and Satisfaction
Newsweek published its annual rankings for the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list, with Mohegan ranked 77. This is the second annual Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.
The results were determined after surveying more than two million team members from businesses with workforces varying in size from 30 to over 10,000. The list recognizes companies that center respect, caring and appreciation for their employees in their business models and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty of their employees.
“At Mohegan, we relentlessly focus on creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where our team members feel valued and motivated,” said Patricia Smith, Mohegan’s Chief People Officer. “This accolade highlights the unwavering commitment and passion our team members bring every day. Following the successful opening of the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Korea, we’re excited to expand our global family. This award is a testament to our ongoing efforts to build a supportive and thriving workplace culture.”
The five critical areas measured to gauge employee sentiment were how positive workers feel about their future at the company, career achievement, how much employer values align with employee values, respect at all levels and the level of collaboration at the firm. In addition, areas such as inclusion, employee wellness, diversity, career development and company leadership were identified and analyzed in relation to the five critical areas measured.
“It is a great privilege for Mohegan to be recognized in Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, now ranked at 77,” said Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan. “This recognition underscores our dedication to fostering a positive and engaging workplace. At Mohegan, the Spirit of Aquai drives our approach to creating an empowering environment for all team members, and I am proud of our journey and the culture of excellence and innovation we’ve cultivated. Being included among the top companies globally reinforces our commitment to our values and our vision for the future.”
“As workplaces continue to shift, it’s clearer than ever that fostering collaboration, embracing a positive outlook, and aligning values are essential,” said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek. “The companies celebrated on the 2024 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list truly embody these principles. They show us that by championing respect and team-oriented outcomes, they’re not just building great workplaces, they’re shaping a brighter future for all.”
“I started Most Loved Workplaces out of inspiration from my community of people who consciously place love for their employees at the center of their business model,” said Louis Carter, Founder and CEO of BPI and a social/organizational psychologist, thought leader, entrepreneur and author.
Carter’s book, “In Great Company: How to Spark Peak Performance by Creating an Emotionally Connected Workplace,” identifies the specific areas needed to become a highly respected, reputable organization where people love to work with each other – a Most Loved Workplace.
BPI measures five primary areas to determine how employees feel about where they work to create the Most Loved Workplaces® list: the level of collaboration at the workplace, how positive workers are about their future at the company, how much employer values align with employee values; respect at all levels and career achievement. In consultation with Newsweek editors, BPI also considered employee wellness, diversity, inclusion, career advancement, and other workplace and talent development initiatives.
To identify the top 100 companies ranked in this Newsweek publication, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 50 percent of the initial score was based on direct employee responses to BPI’s proprietary Love of Workplace Index® assessment. Another 15 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Google. The final 35 percent came from BPI’s direct interviews and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then researched every company on the list to determine the final list of 100 companies and their rankings.
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute is an award-winning leadership and organization development center, benchmark research company, think tank, and solutions provider. BPI is the certifying body for Most Loved Workplace® and conducted the original research to create the model and criteria for becoming a Most Loved Workplace®. BPI’s research proves that Most Loved Workplaces® produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 21, 2023)– Mohegan Sun has officially been named “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice awards. Nominees for this contest are editorially driven with contributions from a panel of travel experts. The final list is determined by Newsweek editors, and then a public vote occurred during the month of December.
“We are honored to be named ‘Best Casino with Live Entertainment’ by Newsweek,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “This is another acknowledgement and recognition of the men and women who work nonstop every day to be the best in the country. They are the reason Mohegan’s entertainment brand is consistently named #1 and is celebrated by guests and artists worldwide.”
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning, 10,000 seat Arena is a leader in the entertainment business, hosting headlining performers like Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Beyoncé, Thomas Rhett, Ariana Grande, and countless others. Exciting acts scheduled for Mohegan Sun Arena in 2024 include Dancing With The Stars, 311, Tom Segura, Nelly, Jo Koy, Bert Kreischer, NF, and Avenged Sevenfold. Matt Rife also stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in February 2024 with a record-breaking and unprecedented five-show run.
Major sporting events, including championship boxing, MMA, professional wrestling, college and professional basketball have also found a home at Mohegan Sun. Additionally, Mohegan Sun Arena is home to WNBA powerhouse, the Connecticut Sun, who just announced their 2024 season schedule.
Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free, weekly entertainment for guests 21 years of age and over. Guests can enjoy full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by entertainers from almost every musical genre with no cover charge and no minimum. The Wolf Den has hosted acts such as Ludacris, Marshall Tucker Band, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Run-D.M.C, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker and more.
Mohegan Sun has received additional, entertainment focused, year-end honors that include a “Best Live Music Venue in Connecticut” award from The New London Day and a “Best Casino Venue” nomination from Pollstar. In its history, Mohegan Sun has won 19 national entertainment-focused awards. The OLG Stage at sister property Fallsview Casino Resort, located in Niagara Falls, ON, was also nominated in the “Casino of the Year – Arena” category at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Guests can find additional electrifying live entertainment across property, including at novelle, Comix Roadhouse, Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, and The Cabaret Theatre. For the full lineup, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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.
Mohegan Ranked 85 Among 100 Global Companies Recognized for Team Member Sentiment and Satisfaction
Newsweek announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list, and Mohegan was ranked 85. The 2023 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® is the newest list in the Most Loved Workplace® developed in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.
The results were determined after surveying more than 2 million team members from businesses with workforces varying in size from 30 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the most loved workplaces,” said Patricia Smith, Mohegan’s Chief People Officer. “At Mohegan, we prioritize creating a culture where team members feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute to our mission. This recognition is a testament to our entire team’s hard work, dedication and commitment. As a global organization with properties already in Canada, this award comes on the brink of our plan to recruit an additional 2,000 Mohegan team members for our new INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Korea. We look forward to onboarding these team members into our Most Loved Workplace!”
How positive workers feel about their future at the company, career achievement, how much employer values align with employee values, respect at all levels and the level of collaboration at the firm were the five critical areas measured to gauge team member sentiment. In addition, areas such as inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging, career development and company leadership were identified and analyzed in relation to the five critical areas measured.
“I am honored and humbled that Mohegan has been named to the Newsweek Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list and to have been ranked at 85. This is an exciting result after Mohegan was ranked among the Top 100 U.S. Companies in 2022, ” said Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan. “We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture at Mohegan. Guided by the Spirit of Aquai, which represents our way of being welcoming, cooperative, building relationships, and having mutual respect for others, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work. Having been a Mohegan team member for more than 20 years, I can attest that this recognition strengthens our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, and we are proud to be included alongside some of the best companies in the world.”
“While workplace dynamics continue to evolve, the power of a positive culture remains constant,” says Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek. “The companies featured on the 2023 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list embody this transformative spirit, proving that when companies prioritize their people, success naturally follows.”
“Since our initial publication of the Most Loved Workplaces® List in 2021, the workplace landscape has undergone a significant transformation, including shifts like Return to Office, Hybrid Work, The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and Layoffs, among others,” says Most Loved Workplace® Founder and CEO Louis Carter. “Throughout these changes, the crucial element consistently tied to the success of a Most Loved Workplace® culture, which attracts and motivates exceptional talent, is cultivating positive and more meaningful connections between companies and employees. This year’s featured companies on the Most Loved Workplace® list exemplify this principle, even globally.”
For the full Newsweek list of 2023’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, please visit www.newsweek.com.
Methodology: To identify the top 100 companies for the Newsweek ranking, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 35 percent of the initial score was based on responses to BPI’s proprietary Love of Workplace survey. Another 25 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Google. The final 40 percent came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list, as well as the top runners-up, to determine the final list of 100 companies and their rankings.
About Newsweek: Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
About Best Practice Institute: Best Practice Institute is an award-winning leadership and organization development center, benchmark research company, think tank, and solutions provider. BPI is the certifying body for Most Loved Workplace® and conducted the original research to create the model and criteria for becoming a Most Loved Workplace®. BPI’s research proves that Most Loved Workplaces® produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.
About Mohegan: Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 13, 2026) – Mohegan Sun is set to welcome multi-platinum country rock powerhouse Brantley Gilbert to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 25, 2026, as part of his headlining Real American Tour. The highly anticipated show begins at 7:00pm and arrives as Gilbert extends the arena and amphitheater tour in support of his forthcoming eighth studio album, SINS OF THE FATHER, bringing his signature blend of hard-hitting country, rock and electrifying live energy to Uncasville. John Morgan and Jay Webb will serve as special guests for the September show.
Tickets to see Brantley Gilbert at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, July 17th via Ticketmaster, with tickets available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, July 18th.
On Father’s Day, Gilbert released two new tracks from his forthcoming album: title track “SINS OF THE FATHER” and “GOOD OL’ BOYS,” which followed lead single “GOOD DAMN,” currently climbing the charts at Country radio, and the deeply personal “F****D ME UP,” with MusicRow praising, “his gripping, broken vocal on this ballad grabs ahold and doesn’t let go…it’s a powerful thing.”
No stranger to pushing country’s evolutionary curve, SINS OF THE FATHERgoes beyond sonic innovation, to confront the ugly truth. Fusing heartfelt country values with explosive energy and barbed-wire R&B swagger, he describes the project as a deeply personal playlist, once again ready to meet fans where they are.
Co-produced with rock-schooled collaborator Brock Berryhill (Twenty One Pilots, Kane Brown), SINS OF THE FATHER marks some of the hardest-hitting work of Gilbert’s career, yet the diesel-fueled two-lane trap he helped pioneer is never far away. Bottomless distortion and pounding drums join melodic, gravel-road grooves, while the bare bones of country soul turn painful realities into three-chords-and-the-truth.
He also launched Real American Beer Zero after becoming an investor and equity partner of Real American Beer (RAB). RAB Zero is the company’s first non-alcoholic beer with $1 per case sold of RAB Zero going to the USO in addition to ongoing donations tied directly to sales, supporting active-duty service members and their families.
After helping set the stage for the modern country era with his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, multi-Platinum trailblazer Brantley Gilbert has never shied away from the ugly truth. Boasting a consequential catalog of seven No. 1 hits like the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” the 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide,” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen,” and more, he’s spent nearly two decades stitching heartfelt country values and explosive energy to barbed-wire R&B swagger and his signature, Southern-smoke vocal, driving over 8 billion streams and one of the format’s heaviest live shows. Yet with his eighth studio album SINS OF THE FATHER, available July 24, brutal honesty and a brass-knuckled country-rock sound take his confessional song craft to new heights. Marking his first project with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, 15 fresh songs were co-written by Gilbert with Taylor Phillips, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and more, as the hit maker delivers an “unapologetic” throw down of mature themes, once again ready to meet fans where they are. Co-producer Brock Berryhill helps Gilbert create some of the hardest-hitting work of his career, while the diesel-fueled two-lane trap he helped pioneer on genre-defining tracks like Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem” is never far away. From the warm buzz of nostalgic pride to fatherhood and faith, red-hot devotion, and rock-bottom redemption, the self-avowed open book holds nothing back. Possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson to Toby Keith, Nickelback to Five Finger Death Punch and more.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 21, 2023)– Mohegan Sun has officially been named “
Member Sentiment and Satisfaction
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the most loved workplaces,” said Patricia Smith, Mohegan’s Chief People Officer. “At Mohegan, we prioritize creating a culture where team members feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute to our mission. This recognition is a testament to our entire team’s hard work, dedication and commitment. As a global organization with properties already in Canada, this award comes on the brink of our plan to recruit an additional 2,000 Mohegan team members for our new INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Korea. We look forward to onboarding these team members into our Most Loved Workplace!”