May 13, 2022 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Jackpots, Sports, Sports Betting
Another guest took home $247,215 on the Kentucky Derby by correctly nailing a “Pick 5,” where you must select the winning horse for five consecutive races to win
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 13, 2022) – On Saturday, May 7th from the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, two guests combined for huge winning tickets on Kentucky Derby wagers. The first was a successful “Superfecta” where a player correctly picked the first four finishers in sequence in the Kentucky Derby, winning $321,500 off a $1.00 wager in the process. Another player at Mohegan Sun’s Derby Day party placed 50 cents on a “Pick 5” bet and scored $247,215! Rich Strike, who had 80-to-1 odds to win, took home the Kentucky Derby crown this past Saturday.
“We saw two of the biggest horse racing wins ever at Mohegan Sun on Saturday and we congratulate the two players that placed these incredible wagers,” said Brad Bryant, General Manager of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “We also had numerous guests win big by picking the Kentucky Derby winner, Rich Strike. It was a thrilling day at the sportsbook, and we are excited to have many more like it.”
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook celebrated its grand opening on March 5, 2022. The new venue at Mohegan Sun features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a full dining menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 40 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, various live-teller windows and a drink menu that includes an array of local, domestic, and imported beers and creative mixed drinks like the Jesus Shuttlesworth, consisting of Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer.
The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is open daily with extended hours on Friday and Saturday (8:00am – 1:00am). For more information, visit mohegansun.com
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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May 10, 2022 | Gaming, General News, Special Events, Uncategorized
Momentum members have the chance to experience Mohegan Sun’s IGT Money Mania video slot machine for free and win up to $100,000
WHAT: On Thursday, May 12th, a limited number of Momentum members will get a free shot at some cold hard cash, courtesy of Mohegan Sun’s brand new IGT Money Mania video slot machine located near The Cabaret Theatre in Casino of the Sky.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, May 12th | 1:00:pm | Casino of the Sky
IN DETAIL: IGT’s state-of-the-art Money Mania video slot machine has made its debut in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun and starting at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 12th, 250 Momentum members will get the chance to try their luck for free. Momentum members must register for the slot promotion event at the Arena Club. Each registered Momentum member will receive four free spins at max bet and will be able to cash in their winnings. Participating guests must be a Momentum member and have valid photo ID. This event will run until 250 Momentum members have registered.
In addition to these thrilling slot events, Momentum offers unmatched experiences and rewards that are redeemable at Mohegan Sun’s world-class dining offerings, premium brand retail options, hotel stays, spa treatments, partner benefits and more! Guests can sign up for Momentum at any Player’s Club booth on property. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/momentum.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Apr 15, 2022 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Sports
Book your Tee Time Today!
BALTIC, CT (April 15, 2022) –It’s officially time to dust off your golf clubs and lace up your spikes as the Mohegan Sun Golf Club (MSGC)is open again for the 2022 season! Today, MSGC located at 7 Dows Ln, Baltic, CT, opened to all resort and public play. In addition to enjoying one of the top golf course destinations New England has to offer, golfers can dine at the Pautipaug Pub where a variety of delicious food options are offered, including Southwest Quesadillas, the Cajun Salmon Sandwich, and the Bacon BBQ Burger. Guests can also enjoy a spacious and well-appointed clubhouse, a well-stocked and revamped pro shop, a fitness room, the “Triple Tee Snack Bar” that greets players half-way through their round, top-notch practice areas, a training facility and a complimentary driving range for all players. This season, MSGC is also accepting all eGIFTIFY digital gift cards for all your golf course needs. Tee times can be made by phone (860-862-9235) or by visiting our website.
Led by PGA Master Professional and VP & General Manager, Philip Krick Jr., MSGC kicks off the 2022 season with a public rate of $120 Monday through Thursday ($85 after 2:00pm). Weekend rates before 2:00pm are priced at $140.00, ($115 after 2:00pm). MSGC does offer military discounts and guests staying at Mohegan Sun receive reduced rates as well. Golf carts are included in all of the above fees. Mohegan Sun’s Momentum members experience 18 holes at MSGC like no other! The Momentum program provides exclusive opportunities through earning rewards and benefits just by playing your favorite slots and table games. Enjoy benefits such as complimentary rounds of golf, preferred golf guest rates, lessons and discounts at The Golf Shop at Mohegan Sun Golf Club.
Signing up for Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s loyalty rewards program, is free and can be done at any Player’s Club booths on property!
MSGC is also home to a state-of-the-art Golf Academy where guests can save strokes on their scorecards by improving their gameplay through taking advantage of a comprehensive training facility equipped with the latest in video and shot tracking technologies. Head Golf Professional Joe Mentz will also provide outdoor training, with a coaching model that is based on asking the right questions, actively listening and empowering students with focused, fact-based feedback. Guests can book lessons through the “Golf Academy” tab at the top of mohegansun.com/golf.
Mohegan Sun Golf Club is a 72-par course and was recently recognized as one of the top 50 Casino Golf Courses by Golfweek. The 156-acre course is kept in pristine playing condition by a dedicated grounds team and upgrades to various holes have been made since Mohegan Sun took ownership in 2007. Those renovations continue 15 years later as a 3-year multi-phase renovation is underway, implementing various redesigns and improvements across the course to improve both pace-of-play and the overall golfing experience for all levels of play.
Mohegan Sun Golf Club has also become known for hosting high-profile tournaments and events, some of which that have brought the likes of Michael Jordan, Aaron Rodgers, Charles Barkley, Chris Paul, Joe Pesci, Ahmad Rashad, Larry Fitzgerald and Ray Allen to the championship course.
MSGC’s clubhouse, stretching 20,000 square feet, has also been significantly updated in recent years, including renovations to the Pautipaug Pub and lounge areas.
The clubhouse also features a second-floor banquet room, which can be customized for private parties, receptions & group events.
For more information on all things Mohegan Sun Golf Club, including the Golf Academy, group event booking and upcoming tournaments, call 860.862.9660 or email Clubhouse & Event Manager, Lisa Najjar-Melkoun, at [email protected].
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Mar 30, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Gaming, General News, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 30, 2022) –Wethersfield, CT resident Jason Hunter hit the Super 4 Progressive Blackjack Jackpot for $235,096 on Tuesday, March 29th at Mohegan Sun.
Visiting from Wethersfield, Hunter was playing at a blackjack table when he hit the Super 4 Progressive Blackjack Jackpot. Located in Casino of the Sky, which is home to nearly 1,900 slot machines, the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome, and over 90 table games. Super 4 Progressive Blackjack is only offered at Mohegan Sun and in a few casinos across the United States.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit our website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Feb 9, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Sports
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), in partnership with America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel, will open the 11,000 square-foot signature Sportsbook this Thursday inside Mohegan Sun; Mohegan Sun also invites fans out on Sunday, February 13th to watch the big game on the new 140-foot video wall, while enjoying drinks, food and an opportunity to score a free bet
UNCASVILLE, CT – February 9, 2022 – The first legal sports bet ever placed in Connecticut occurred at Mohegan Sun on September 29, 2021 at the Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Now, just across from this area, the permanent Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is slated to have a soft-opening tomorrow (February 10th) at 9:00am, just ahead of football’s biggest Sunday. The new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, located in the old Race Book, stretches 11,000 square feet, and is home to a 140-foot video wall, 30+ additional hi-res flat screens, a mezzanine level, a full bar, and more. Fans heading to Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the big game on Sunday, February 13th (kick-off at 6:30pm ET) can take advantage of a free bet of up to $50, as well as a Big Game Buffet for $29.95.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will feature multiple live teller windows, as well as 39 easy-to-use betting kiosks. One of those betting kiosks will be located on the all-new mezzanine level that has 22 luxury seats. In total, this new sportsbook offers up 222 total seats and a full bar that is centrally located. The showstopper is the 140’x14’ hi-definition video wall, where incredible viewing experiences are possible, especially thanks to the uniquely high ceilings in this venue. Additionally, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is still home to a Race Book.
“We’re beyond excited about this new venue which completely transforms Mohegan Sun’s old Race Book space into one of the largest and most dynamic FanDuel Sportsbook’s in the United States” –said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “The all-new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, led by Sportsbook General Manager Brad Bryant, becomes the premier venue to wager on and catch a game while enjoying top-notch service inside an incredibly immersive atmosphere. We’re really thrilled to welcome sports fans out to this new venue, and we plan to have special appearances throughout the year, beginning with our Grand Opening on March 5th.”
Running now through Sunday, February 13th, when the Bengals take on the Rams, guests who visit Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and place an NFL Same Game Parlay (SGP) of $50 or more on any Sportsbook kiosk, can get 25% back as a free bet up to $50! This means that an NFL SGP wager of $100 awards a $25 free bet (redeemable the day after the big game through Sunday, Feb. 20). Same Game Parlay’s are a type of bet that allows players to select two or more bets, known as “legs,” within the same game and if all of the legs hit, the guest wins.
Sports bettors and guests visiting Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be able to enjoy an experience that fans have grown to love, featuring an incredible game-day atmosphere with wagering options available across a variety of sporting events including professional football, basketball, baseball, tennis, MMA, boxing, soccer, golf, motorsports and more. All of the popular betting styles are featured as well, including in-game wagers, money-line bets, SGPs, round-robin, prop wagers, futures, half-time and quarter betting. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be open daily with extended hours on the weekends.
Special guests from MGE, Mohegan Sun, The Mohegan Tribe, FanDuel Group and more, will officially celebrate this new Sportsbook with a Grand Opening set for Saturday, March 5th. This celebration will be open to the public and more details will soon be available on MoheganSun.com and Newsroom.MoheganSun.com
A full dining menu is also planned for the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on or before the grand opening celebration, just as college basketball conference championships are underway. This sportsbook is a 21+ venue.
For more information on the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE also manages Mohegan Digital, which is an iGaming division providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan-base and meeting the needs of new customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. MGE is also the owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit mohegangaming.com.
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
Jan 21, 2022 | Gaming, Jackpots
MoheganSunCasino.com, Mohegan Digital’s real money online casino, also randomly selected another player to take home $25,000; Both guests accepted big checks inside Mohegan Sun on Thursday, January 20th
Since the launch of
online casino gaming in Connecticut during fall 2021, Mohegan Digital has given away more than $100,000 in cash and prizes, including $75,000 to two lucky winners this week. Just by signing up and creating a new account on the real money online casino app available through CT.MoheganSunCasino.com, Stacy of Milford, CT walked away with $50,000. Another winner, Kelly, from Danbury, CT, was awarded $25,000. Special promotions and giveaways are still taking place for residents and visitors to Connecticut by simply signing up and registering an account at MoheganSunCasino.com or through the associated apps for iOS and Google Play.
Speaking to the excitement of randomly winning $50,000 at a big check moment at Mohegan Sun, Stacy said, “I really couldn’t believe it and asked repeatedly if this was a joke. We love Mohegan Sun and the team there is always so nice, especially the person who called to give me this amazing news!”
MoheganSunCasino.com will also have an exciting promo contest live at the 2022 Sun Wine & Food Festival (SWFF), taking place inside the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun during the final week of January. “The Temperature Rising Game Show,” located in Earth Expo during the Grand Tasting Preview taking place on Friday, January 28th (8:00pm – 10:00pm), and Grand Tasting (Noon – 5:00pm) on Saturday, January 29th, will randomly select two contestants chosen from those who have signed up and deposited at least $10 on MoheganSunCasino.com or its apps. The contestants will then battle in a trivia contest against each other, family feud style! Answering five questions correctly in a row will crown a winner, of which up to $2,500 will be awarded. This contest will call up contestants throughout these SWFF events. “The Temperature Rising Game Show” will also be taking place at the Fire & Ice Festival in Putnam, CT on Saturday, February 12th, from Noon to 9:00pm.
Other thrilling MoheganSunCasino.com promotions are ongoing as well, including another $25,000 being up for grabs as part of the New Year $25k Cheer sweepstakes. All that is required is a download and sign-up through MoheganSunCasino.com and/or its associated apps. This same easy process also gives new users a shot at winning an all-new Xbox Series X or an amazing hotel package that includes overnight accommodations, a $300 Mandara Spa Gift Card, Dinner at Todd English’s Tuscany and more.
MoheganSunCasino.com also currently offers $1,000 risk-free to new players on their first day! Net losses are refunded as casino site credit.
To download the real-money casino app, visit ct.mohegansuncasino.com, iOS or Google Play.
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE also manages Mohegan Digital, which is an iGaming division providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan-base and meeting the needs of new customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. MGE is also the owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit mohegangaming.com.
