$600 No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to take place November 19th – 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 29, 2025) – Stakes are high as the action heats up for Mohegan Sun’s annual Fall Showdown Tournament – taking place from Wednesday, November 19th through Saturday, November 22nd. This no limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament has a $100,000 guarantee with a pay structure that awards the top 12%. Entry fee for players is $600 and participants will begin with 30,000 in tournament chips with an option to purchase a 5,000 chip dealer add-on for $10. On-site registration will take place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room one hour before the start of each flight and will remain open until the beginning of level nine.
Fall Showdown Satellite Tournaments, which provide players with a shot at winning a seat at the Fall Showdown main event, are also taking place on Mondays, November 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 6:00pm and Wednesdays, November 5th and 12th at 11:00am. Entry for these satellite tournaments is $155. Players will begin with 15,000 in tournament chips and play will continue until all winners are declared. Players will have a one in five chance in these special tournaments to advance to Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Tournament!
Beyond the Fall Showdown Tournament, Mohegan Sun Poker Room regularly offers daily “No Limit Texas Hold’em” and “Bounty” tournaments. A full tournament schedule can be found on the Mohegan Sun website. Those not looking to play in tournaments can check out Mohegan Sun Poker Room’s daily cash game offerings including 7 Card Stud, Texas Hold’em, No Limit Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, Badugi and 2-7 Triple Draw.
For more information about Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Tournament and all other Poker offerings, visit mohegansun.com/poker.
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.
Two Other Lucky Mohegan Sun Guests also walked away with $100,000+ Jackpots this month!
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 22, 2025) – Mohegan Sun continues to be the place to be for big wins, with three lucky guests recently hitting jackpots of over $100,000 – including a $202,338 prize on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine! In total, these three wins in October exceed half-a-million.
On Sunday, October 19th, Johnston, RI resident, Arthur S., was playing on an IGT Wheel of Fortune – Triple Double Diamond slot machine in Casino of the Sky when he landed a $202,338.91 jackpot! Arthur was betting $2.50 at the time he spun three Wheel of Fortune symbols that triggered the massive progressive jackpot.
Also on Sunday, October 19th, a Springfield, NJ resident was playing on an Ultimate X Triple Double Bonus Poker slot machine in Casino of the Sky when they hit a $241,200 jackpot! The lucky Mohegan Sun guest was betting $150 at the time the jackpot was won.
On Saturday, October 18th, a Connecticut resident was playing on Light & Wonder’s ULTIMATE FIRE LINK™ Ultra Bank slot machine in Casino of the Sky when they won a $108,386 jackpot. The Mohegan Sun guest was betting $75 and spun six orbs which triggered the hold & spin bonus feature, which ultimately landed them the MEGA jackpot.
Mohegan Sun’s two unique casinos, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth, feature nearly 4,000 total slot games, as well as high-limit lounges and exclusive rewards while playing through the award-winning loyalty program, Momentum. Casino of the Sky is also home to Mohegan Sun’s most popular slot area, the Hold & Spin Slot Zone, which is home to more than 250 slot games like Dragon Link and Dollar Storm that have the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. This year Mohegan Sun also unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre, featuring games like Wheel of Fortune, Hex Breaker and Cleopatra, all of which seamlessly switch between tournament mode and regular play. A special hotel package celebrating the new Sky Slot Tournament Zone, and equipped with $50 in Free Slot Play, is also being offered on mohegansun.com. More details on the “Lights, Slots, and Free Play” Hotel Package are available HERE.
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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.
Guests can Enjoy $50 in Free Slot Play and a new Slot Tournament Zone episode of Back of House too!
Located near the Cabaret Theatre in Casino of the Sky, Mohegan Sun is thrilled to unveil the Sky Slot Tournament Zone, the first of its kind at Mohegan Sun. This vibrant new slot zone is exclusive to IGT games – and features games like Wheel of Fortune, Hex Breaker, Cleopatra and Stinkin’ Rich, all of which seamlessly switch between tournament mode and regular play. With the popularity in slot tournaments on the rise, the new Sky Slot Tournament Zone at Mohegan Sun delivers a fun and exciting tournament space for Momentum guests. Additionally, Mohegan Sun is rolling out a special hotel package celebrating the new tournament zone, and it comes equipped with $50 in Free Slot Play!
“This new slot lounge in Casino of the Sky featuring 40+ IGT games and featured currently on BackofHouse.TV is now the central hub for our popular slot tournaments held year-round,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “Mohegan Sun is an industry leader when it comes to loyalty perks — and our frequent, high-energy slot tournaments certainly help take the Momentum experience to the next level.”
Available for guests 21+, the “Lights, Slots, Action Hotel Package” includes a $50 Free Slot Play voucher as part of an overnight stay, subject to availability. The hotel package is also inspired by Mohegan Sun’s hit Reality Web Series, “Back of House” of which episode two explores the launch of this reimagined tournament zone. For more details and for booking, guests can click HERE. Travel dates for this package are available now through January 31, 2026.
*A Momentum account is required for this hotel package and guests can sign-up for free at any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun.
Slot tournaments at Mohegan Sun often feature prize pools of up to $50,000, with advantageous grand prizes! On-site registration is required for Momentum guests at the Sky Slot Tournament Zone or Tournament Zone kiosks during the tournament. The next tournament in the Sky Slot Tournament Zone arrives at 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 11th as part of the $15k Veteran’s Day Slot Tournament. For more information on this tournament, and to stay tuned for all upcoming tournaments, guests can also visit: mohegansun.com/slottournaments
Mohegan Sun’s Momentum program is free to join for guests 21+ at any Player’s Club booth. Members earn Momentum Dollars and Status Points through in-person and online play at MoheganSunCasino.com. Benefits include exclusive event invites, hotel discounts or comps, concert tickets, Mandara Spa savings, complimentary golf rounds, dining specials, priority seating, Momentum Partner deals, personalized travel service, and more.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resortdestinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate obstacles and challenges in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv where you can also book a room, buy show tickets, gift cards, Mohegan Sun merchandise, and even check out careers with Mohegan Sun.
Property wide shopping and dining specials also take place May 1st- May 31st in honor of Military Appreciation Month
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 14, 2025) –– On Friday, May 9th, iconic entertainer Tony Orlando will host Tony O’s Yellow Ribbon Salute to the Military, a free show in the Wolf Den to celebrate Military Appreciation Month at Mohegan Sun. All attending members of the 8:00pm show must be 21+ to see this special performance by Tony Orlando known for hits like Tie a Yellow Ribbon and Knock Three Times.
“Having Tony Orlando back at Mohegan Sun to honor our American heroes speaks to his generosity, decades long advocacy for the armed services, and the relationship he has developed with the Mohegan brand over the years”, said Greg Romeyn, Director of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Sun. “We are thrilled to have the ability to provide active-duty members and veterans an exciting free show like this from a true icon.”
Orlando’s return to Mohegan Sun for the first time since March 2024 will mark his 66th overall appearance at the entertainment destination across an impressive 24-year period.
“How could you not want to dedicate an evening to those who put their life on the line for you?” said Tony Orlando. “Nights like this mean a great deal to me and much thanks go out to Mohegan Sun for putting this event together. It will be a memorable evening, and I am truly looking forward to seeing old friends, and putting on a great show for our veterans, active duty and all of us that owe so much gratitude to them.”
Tony Orlando is a Grammy nominated artist, with 15 Top 40 Hits, two Platinum albums, three gold albums, and millions of copies sold. The 1973 #1 Billboard song “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” went on to become the theme song for Orlando and an anthem for hope, reunion, and rejuvenation in America. Orlando is a recipient of two American Music Awards and a People’s Choice Awards for “Best Male Entertainer”. He was awarded the “Casino Entertainer of the Year” Award, recipient of the “Best All-Around Entertainer” Las Vegas which he has won a total of five times, and previously four times in Atlantic City.
Guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early as limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
For additional information regarding the Wolf Den, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
Throughout the month of May, Mohegan Sun will celebrate Military Appreciation Month by honoring active-duty service members and veterans by providing discounts for shopping and dining with a military ID. Throughout the month of May, Mohegan Sun will celebrate Military Appreciation Month by honoring active-duty service members and veterans by providing discounts for shopping and dining with a military ID.
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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 7, 2025) – Another Mohegan Sun guest strikes it big on a jackpot! On Friday, March 28th, a Light & Wonder MONOPOLY Cash Wheel Blazing 777 Triple Double Jackpot Wild slot machine, located in Casino of the Earth, sent a lucky guest home with a whopping $484,268.96 jackpot. The guest was playing $5 per spin when they spun three ‘MONOPOLY JACKPOT’ symbols on Line 5, which triggered the massive progressive jackpot on the Landmark® 7000 Wheel cabinet.
MONOPOLY Cash Wheel Blazing 777 Triple Double Jackpot Wild was introduced in 2023 and merges the premier franchise of MONOPOLY with Light & Wonder’s most classic brands into a Wide Area Progressive.
Casino of the Earth is one of two unique casinos at Mohegan Sun, featuring nearly 180,000 square-feet of gaming and entertainment with more than 1,900 slot machines, over 200 table games, the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and a Poker Room. In total, Mohegan Sun is home to more than 300,000 square feet of gaming that holds nearly 4,000 slot machines and more than 300 table games.
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 Sun still has two $1 million Progressive Jackpots up for Grabs on Select Table Games
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 20, 2025) – On Thursday, February 13th, a lucky Mohegan Sun guest walked away with a life-changing $1,338,736.40 jackpot. The guest was playing the optional $5 Super 4 Progressive side bet on a Blackjack table in Casino of the Earth at the time the jackpot was won.
The Super 4 Progressive side bet is offered on all Blackjack tables at Mohegan Sun and is triggered when the dealer’s hand is a Blackjack; the amount of the payout is dependent on the value and suit of both the player’s and dealer’s hand. This guest hit the top jackpot which requires the four cards in the hand to be A, K, Q, and J of diamonds. Mohegan Sun was the first casino to offer Super 4 Progressive Blackjack in 2015 and is still one of only a few casinos that offer the game across the United States.
Currently at Mohegan Sun, there are two additional one million dollar jackpots up for grabs! Pai Gow Poker (Fortune Pai Gow Progressive) and Spanish 21 (Bonus Spin Extreme Progressive) table games both have progressive jackpots over a million dollars and are growing! Guests can be in the running for one of these massive jackpots by playing the $5 side-bet.
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.
