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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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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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.
Mar 9, 2021 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots, Uncategorized
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 9, 2021) – A five-dollar wager led to a very lucky day for Robert Back of North Haven, CT! He won the $896,507.50 multi-link jackpot by getting a Royal Flush on the Let it Ride slot machine, located in Casino of the Sky, on Saturday, March 6th.
With 119,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment, Casino of the Sky made Mohegan Sun one of the largest gaming complexes in the world. Casino of the Sky features more than 1,900 slots, over 90 table games, the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome, the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena and more. For more details about gaming options, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
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 80 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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Oct 9, 2018 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
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.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Apr 12, 2018 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 13, 2018) – A Bridgeport CT woman hit it big at Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, April 11th, taking home $183,097 on a major Four Card Poker Jackpot. Sueli Monteiro was playing the game inside Casino of the Earth when she
made a straight flush to be awarded the jackpot.
After winning and when asked how she might spend some of the money, Monteiro said: “a new car!”
Also, In February of this year, a Philadelphia visitor won over one million on Four Card Poker. For more information on Mohegan Sun jackpot winners and general gaming news, visit newsroom.mohegansun.com/category/gaming
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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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