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.
Prestigious industry recognition celebrates Mohegan Sun’s continued commitment to hosting world-class entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 9, 2025) – Mohegan Sun, home to two award winning venues including the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena as well as the iconic 350 seat Wolf Den in Uncasville, Connecticut, was honored in Nashville on Tuesday, October 7th, with its third International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) Award for “Casino of the Year.” This prestigious global recognition celebrates Mohegan Sun Arena as one of the premier live entertainment venues in the world and represents the top honor bestowed by IEBA members comprised of leading talent buyers, promoters, and entertainment professionals across the industry.
“We’re always honored to be nominated for these impactful entertainment industry awards, let alone win,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible team that runs our venues and to the long-standing relationships we’ve built with agents and artists who love performing at Mohegan Sun Arena and experiencing our world-class resort.”
The International Entertainment Buyers Association Honors and Awards Ceremony took place October 7th in downtown Nashville’s Grand Hyatt. The awards are voted on by top entertainment executives in the nation including the biggest agencies, artist management groups and other arenas, theatres and clubs throughout the U.S.
This marks Mohegan Sun’s third IEBA award, joining previous wins in 2015 and 2017. Fallsview Casino Resort, a sister property within the Mohegan enterprise featuring the 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, was also nominated for the Casino of the Year honor. This was the first time two venues from the same organization, located in different countries, have been recognized in the same category for the IEBA awards.
For a full list of winners and imagery from the 2025 IEBA Honors & Awards, visit facebook.com/iebaconference
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 the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena and the legendary Wolf Den . 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 Arena and Beauty & Essex featured in Yankee Magazine’s 2025 Travel Guide, spotlighting the resort’s standout entertainment and dining experiences
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 16, 2025) – Mohegan Sun continues to cement its status as a must-visit Northeast destination, earning top honors in Yankee Magazine’s “Best of New England” 2025 Travel Guide. The publication named Mohegan Sun Arena a winner among the “10 Best Things to Do in Connecticut This Summer” and recognized Beauty & Essex as the state’s “Best Immersive Dining Experience.”
“We’ve worked hard to create an all-encompassing destination where guests can enjoy nationally touring performers, chef-driven dining, luxury hotel accommodations and vibrant nightlife, all without leaving the resort,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “To have both Mohegan Sun Arena and Beauty & Essex recognized by Yankee Magazine is a great reflection of the memorable moments we strive to deliver throughout the property.”
These awards follow a series of recent accolades for Mohegan Sun Arena, including Pollstar, Billboard, Newsweek and the Academy of Country Music. The 10,000-seat venue draws more than 700,000 guests and hosts over 120 events annually, consistently selling out headline shows and offering fans an all-in-one entertainment experience.
Upcoming arena concerts include James Arthur (June 29), Rod Stewart (July 25), Old Dominion (Aug. 22), Eric Clapton (Sept. 20) and longtime Mohegan Sun Arena favorites, The Jonas Brothers (Nov. 14). Adding to the excitement are can’t-miss moments beyond the music, such as stand-up powerhouse Sebastian Maniscalco on Sept. 13. The Connecticut Sun also have thrilling home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout the summer including games against the Dallas Wings (June 20), Las Vegas Aces (July 6), Seattle Storm (July 9), Los Angeles Sparks (July 24), New York Liberty (Aug. 4), and more.
The recognition also spotlights the resort’s exceptional culinary scene, with Beauty & Essex awarded the “Best Immersive Dining Experience” by Yankee Magazine. Known for its hidden entrance through a working pawn shop, glamorous interiors and globally inspired menu, this speakeasy-style concept has quickly become a highlight of Mohegan Sun’s dining portfolio since its debut in February.
The 7,000-square-foot space is divided into four unique spaces, from the jewel-toned Pearl Lounge to a dramatic chandelier-lit dining room, each with a distinct mood and sensory experience. Helmed by celebrity chef Chris Santos, the menu showcases inventive, shareable dishes that elevate familiar flavors. Highlights include the signature grilled cheese, smoked bacon & tomato soup dumplings, oven-roasted bone-in filet and an indulgent three-pound lobster stuffed with crab and shrimp.
“Sharing the ‘Best of New England’ is a non-stop mission for our team of Yankee editors and expert in-state contributors,” said Kim Knox Beckius, Travel Editor at Yankee Magazine. “We believe, more than ever, in the value of authentic guidance and want our readers to have pinnacle experiences here in New England. That’s what led us to honor both the Mohegan Sun Arena and Beauty & Essex in this year’s Travel Guide issue.”
The “Best of New England” distinction is a meaningful and trusted endorsement from a publication that has championed the spirit of New England for more than 90 years. Curated by editors with deep local expertise, the annual guide highlights standout destinations and experiences that reflect the region’s ongoing momentum in tourism and cultural appeal.
To learn more about Mohegan Sun’s award-winning experiences, visit mohegansun.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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 10, 2024) – Country music’s “emo cowgirl” Megan Moroney is set to make her Mohegan Sun Arena debut when Moroney’s “Am I Okay? Tour” hits the stage on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see the can’t-miss Country music superstar go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available via the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 14th, subject to availability.
A Country phenomenon with major star power and massive talent to match, Megan Moroney is the rare artist to earn icon status soon after breaking onto the scene. With over 1.6 BILLION total global streams to date, the Georgia-bred singer/songwriter kicked off the latest era of her formidable career with her critically acclaimed sophomore album Am I Okay?: a July 2024 release that debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, emerged as the year’s third-biggest debut from a female Country artist, and won rave reviews from many of the music world’s leading publications (including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Variety, Billboard, American Songwriter, and more).
Featuring Moroney’s post-breakup ballad “No Caller ID” — a track that shattered the record for the biggest Country female song debut in streams in the U.S. — Am I Okay? continues the meteoric rise first set in motion with “Tennessee Orange,” a 2X PLATINUM #1 hit included on her 2023 blockbuster debut Lucky. Soon after Lucky’s arrival, Moroney began amassing a steady stream of accolades, including winning Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, MusicRow’s Breakout Artist of the Year at the 2024 CountryBreakout Awards, and New Female Artist of the Year at the 59th ACM Awards (where she reigned as the most nominated female artist with SIX NODS), in addition to racking up nominations from the CMA, iHeart, CMT Music, and Billboard Music Awards. With her live experience including selling out three consecutive headline tours, playing stadiums across the country as support for Kenny Chesney, and taking the stage at high-profile festivals like Stagecoach and Lollapalooza, Moroney has kicked off the GEORGIA GIRL TOUR — a 15-date headlining run bringing her notoriously dazzling live show to audiences all over the UK and Europe.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
Mohegan’s flagship property also placed within the top five for “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Players Club”
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 5, 2024) – Renowned integrated entertainment destination, Mohegan Sun, has been voted “Best Casino Hotel” for the seventh consecutive year in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. With this distinction, Mohegan Sun retains the record for most wins in the “Best Casino Hotel” category more than any other nominee since the award program’s inception in 2013. Mohegan Sun placed within the top five in the “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” category and Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s rewards program, was ranked #2 in the “Best Players Club” category. Nominees for all categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. Voting took place over a four-week period this summer through 10Best.com, which averages 5 million visitors per month.
“For seven years in a row, Mohegan Sun has been named ‘Best Casino Hotel’ in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and this achievement continues to be a direct result of the dedication that our team members put forward every day in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our Momentum Rewards also achieved high marks, which is another tremendous honor as so much hard work goes into making this program one of the best in the industry!”
This year has been an abundant award season for Mohegan Sun. In Casino Player Magazine’s “Best of Gaming – New England” awards, Mohegan Sun snagged the top spot in categories “Best Hotel,” “Best Hotel Lobby,” “Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At,” “Best VIP Lounge/Services,” “Best Promotions,” “Best Slot Tournaments,” “Best Craps,” “Best Video Poker,” “Best Overall Sportsbook,” and “Best Prop Bets.” The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena was also recently recognized as “Casino of the Year – Arena” at the 17th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and was named “Casino Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in February.
For more information about Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.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, 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.
