UNCASVILLE, CT (November 11, 2024) – On Thursday, November 7th, lucky Glastonbury, CT resident, Terri M., hit a massive jackpot in the amount of $251,964.37 on the popular hold & spin slot machine, Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder). Terri was playing 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, when she hit the “Super Jackpot” on a $10 spin!
Back in June, Mohegan Sun introduced additional Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder) slot machines to the property, 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. 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.
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, 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.
$600 No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to take place November 19th – 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 8, 2024) – Poker enthusiasts will have a chance to raise the stakes this month as Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Tournament takes place from Tuesday, November 19th through Friday, 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 a shot at winning a seat to the Fall Showdown main event, are also taking place on Mondays, November 11th and 18th at 6:00pm and Thursday, November 14th 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!
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.
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will be offering special Roasted Duck Dumplings with Szechuan garlic gravy, spiced fig, and plum chutney for $25.
Those looking for a full three course meal can head over to Todd English’s Tuscany where they’ll be offering a special prix fixe menu for $50. For the first course, guests can enjoy a Wood-roasted Pear and Gorgonzola Salad made with candied walnut, pomegranate reduction, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course will consist of Sage-brined Turkey served with potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, sweet potato with pecan crumble, bacon Dijon Brussels peddles, grappa cranberry sauce, and sage turkey gravy. For the third and final course, guests can indulge in Pecan Bread Pudding with vanilla gelato.
TheLansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will be offering special Turkey Sliders for $15, a Roast Turkey Dinner for $32, and a specialty dessert for $12. The Turkey Sliders are made up of turkey breast, cheddar cheese, and a horseradish cranberry sauce on a brioche bun. The Roast Turkey Dinner will feature house roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, sauteed peas, green beans, and cauliflower served with apple stuffing.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana’s brand-new fall special Quattro Formaggio, which is available now for a limited time, features crushed Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, Asiago, ricotta, and Pecorino Romano cheese with olive oil atop their famous dough.
Now through December 31st, guests will receive a $20 bonus voucher (redeemable January 2, 2025 through April 30, 2025) with every $100 gift card purchase at Michael Jordan’s Steak House,MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, and Sol Toro.
Now through November 30th, guests who spend $150, $250 or $350 at Portal will receive $20, $40, or $60 respectively off their next purchase. The discount will be valid through December 31st.
Last but not least, guests can stop by Chocolux and pick up some tasty treats for the Thanksgiving table. Chocolux now offers the social media sensation, “Dubai Bar,” while supplies last.
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.
A special Reverse the Curse Anniversary celebrating Boston legends takes place at 8:00pm on Saturday, November 9th
On Saturday, November 9th at 8:00pm Boston baseball die hard fans can join Mohegan Sun’s Reverse The Curse: 20 Year Anniversary special event that will now feature beloved catcher, Jason Varitek! Fans can relive the magic of the unforgettable 2004 post-season as Varitek, along with Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, Alan Embree, and Keith Foulke reminisce on the greatest playoff comeback in baseball history. It all goes down inside Mohegan Sun’s popular nightlife lounge, novelle, hosted by broadcaster Jayme Parker of Outside the Fame.
Tickets to Reverse the Curse: 20 Year Anniversary are currently on-sale viamohegansun.com,Ticketmaser.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Twenty years ago on October 27, 2004, a team anchored by veteran leadership like Jason Varitek, power hitters Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz and strengthened by all-around offensive talent like Johnny Damon and tremendous pitchers like Pedro Martinez, Tim Wakefield and closer Keith Foulke, won the most prominent series in professional baseball and broke their team’s 86-year long curse! To get there, this team of big bats and special pitchers had to overcome their rivals from New York in unprecedented fashion, coming back from an 0-3 deficit – a comeback that is also chronicled in a popular new Netflix docuseries.
Jayme Parker will dive into this incredible comeback and what it was like to bring home the championship to Boston after decades of heartbreak.
All guests must be 21 + and each ticket comes with a complimentary beverage!
To learn more about Reverse The Curse: 20 Year Anniversary, guests can visit mohegansun.com or click HERE.
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.
A Major Installation Project Hits the Finish Line, Bringing 60 new Tesla Electric Vehicle Destination Chargers to Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 30, 2024) – Mohegan Sun, home to two unique casinos, an award-winning hotel and spa, top-ranking entertainment venues, 30+ dining experiences and the 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun which includes the only Tesla full-scale Sales & Delivery Center in the state, has rolled out 60 brand-new Destination Chargers for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. This now makes Mohegan Sun a hub for charging up, and home to the most Tesla chargers at one location in all of Connecticut.
“With this 2nd phase of our partnership with Tesla complete, Mohegan Sun now has a significant amount of EV charging capacity across our parking areas,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This EV charging roll out along with recent upgrades to our Royal Suites, the major refresh of our Sun Patio and the opening of the Shed Restaurant, with more incredible dining on the way – is all part of our goal to bring new, fresh and unique experiences and offerings to our guests.”
Available 24/7, these new self-park public Tesla Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun are available on Level Four of the Indian Summer Garage, Level Three of the Riverview Garage and Level Two of Winter Garage. These destination chargers are popular options for charging EVs at hotels, restaurants and resorts, which is why they’re a perfect fit for Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most impressive casino & entertainment destinations in the world. Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun provide roughly 44 miles of range per hour.
When guests arrive at a Destination Charger at Mohegan Sun, Tesla drivers can simply plug in to activate a session. All other electric vehicle Drivers access the Tesla ecosystem by scanning the QR code on the charger and following simple instructions for payment from there. EV Drivers will also be able to monitor charging progress in real time via the Tesla app. These features make for a convenient charging experience, and with no shortage of shopping, dining, nightlife, gaming, special events, award-winning sports & entertainment and more all under one roof at Mohegan Sun, EV drivers will have plenty to do as they charge up!
Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun are compatible with any EV offering both Tesla and Universal adapters. To stay up to date on Tesla destination charging at Mohegan Sun, guests can visit mohegansun.com/tesla
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.
Four-day festival featuring renowned chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Antonia Lofaso, Maneet Chauhan, Marc Murphy and more is set to kick off on Thursday, January 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 29, 2024) – Mohegan Sun’s largest annual festival, Sun Wine & Food Fest, which runs from Thursday, January 23, 2025 through Sunday, January 26, 2025, returns with stars, sips and savory eats. Guests will be able to enjoy and experience award-winning wine and spirits, top chefs, and other food enthusiasts for an unforgettable weekend. The action-packed weekend features the return of Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience, Grand Tasting, Vintage Cru, and Celebrity Chef After Party along with new and exciting experiences such as CT Spotlight Series, Suntory Global Spirits Presents: Asian Market, and a Sun Wine & Food Fest Special Edition of Shuffle to Showdown.
Tickets to the 21st Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Thursday, January 23rd
Sun Wine & Food Fest kicks off on Thursday, January 23rd with the CT Spotlight Series Featuring Two Roads from 8:00pm – 9:30pm in an intimate setting. At this event, attendees will discover Two Roads Brewing Company’s unique selection of brews and sample their classics and special projects. Also, hear more about their process of creating incredible brews, and taste delicious food expertly paired and prepared by a local chef.
Friday, January 24th
The day two action of Sun Wine & Food Fest 2025 gets started in the Earth Ballroom with Suntory Global Spirits Presents: Asian Market from 6:00pm – 9:00pm where guests can immerse themselves in a true culinary adventure. Fans of Asian cuisine will watch as renowned celebrity chef and Food Network star, Esther Choi, teams up with fellow chefs to cook up incredible “Street Food” style fare made with masterful techniques and bold flavors. Guests looking to secure a sneak peek into all the extraordinary wines and culinary excellence that the Grand Tasting has to offer can make their way to the Earth Expo & Convention Center from 7:00pm – 10:00pm for the Grand Tasting Preview. From 8:00pm – 10:00pm, guests can bundle up and sip on premium, frosty, expertly crafted cocktails featuring Mohegan Sun’s Frosty Fusions and more at the Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience. For those who are Blackjack novices or those who are just looking to refine their skills, the Shuffle to Showdown event at novelle from 8:00pm – 10:00pm will feature expert instructors guiding guests through the ins and outs of the classic casino game using “fun money” with a chance to win real prizes! Over at the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar from 9:00pm – 11:00pm, guests can experience Spirits & Cigars Presented by Mohegan Sun’s Barrel Select Program where those in attendance will discover the subtle notes, aromas, and complexities of both the spirits and cigars, designed to complement one another perfectly. To finish the night, those who love local wineries can enjoy the CT Spotlight Featuring Preston Ridge Vineyard from 9:00pm – 10:30pm where guests can explore a range of hand-selected options paired with bites from a local chef.
Saturday, January 25th
Day three of the 21st Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest will bring experiences that guests will cherish for years to come. To kick the day off, fine food and vino enthusiasts can attend a celebration of wine and culinary mastery at Sun Wine & Food Fest’s signature event, the exquisite Grand Tasting, from Noon – 5:00pm in the Earth Expo & Convention Center. Attendees can taste from more than 1,000 varieties of wine, beer, and spirits, sample exquisite dishes, and watch renowned chefs present live culinary demonstrations as they showcase their skills and share the tricks of the trade. From 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Earth Ballroom, Vintage Cru will give guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience some of the world’s most revered and rare wines. Those in attendance will taste an exclusive lineup of exceptional selections, featuring aged bottles from renowned vineyards and highly sought-after vintages. Over at the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, The Macallan Tasting will allow attendees to savor and learn firsthand with the Macallan brand specialist about how the Macallan’s mastery of wood makes it the world’s most luxurious spirit. The popular Celebrity Chef Dine Around returns to the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm – 10:30pm featuring an extraordinary array of curated food, presented by more than 20 chefs who are known for pushing the boundaries of flavor and creativity. The celebrity chefs will showcase their signature dishes that will be expertly paired with a wine, beer, or spirit. After a day of culinary delights, the festivities continue in Avalon Nightclub from 10:30pm – 2:00am, where guests can celebrate Sun Wine & Food Fest at the Celebrity Chef After Party, the most exclusive after party in town, sponsored by J Vineyards.
Sunday, January 26th
To cap off the 21st Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, guests can experience a delicious culinary experience with a specially curated menu and signature cocktails at three different locations across property. Reservations are available online for Michael Jordan’s Steak House Brunch as well as Tuscany’s Brunch Buffet, or head over to Mohegan Sun’s newly opened restaurant, The Shed, where a delightful morning of delicious brunch food, good company and endless fun will take place.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! For the full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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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.
