Mohegan Sun’s Biggest-ever Summer of Giveaways, Promos, Prize Pools, Entertainment and more Begins on June 22nd!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 2, 2026) – Mohegan Sun will kick off 11 weeks of Hot Summer Fun beginning Monday, June 22, with new highlights for the 2026 campaign to include a Tesla giveaway, a Summer Blackjack Tournament Series awarding over $100,000, and the Sky’s the Limit Mohegan Sun Escape—featuring an overnight stay, $1,000 in dining and spa credits, and even a helicopter arrival experience for a grand prize winner. Joining the action are well-known daily promotions like Triple Status Points on Thrills & Chills Thursdays, and top-tier sports & entertainment featuring the likes of bbno$; Brandi Carlile, Kesha, TLC & Salt-N-Pepa; Matt Rife, Goo Goo Dolls, Rick Ross and much more! Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun takes place from June 22nd – September 6th, 2026.
Learn all about it all at mohegansun.com/HSF, and see below for more details:
Mohegan Sun Online Casino’s Connecticut Adventure Collection Giveaways
Mohegan Sun Online Casino’s Connecticut Adventure Collection takes place from June 22nd through mid-September, delivering massive giveaways with multiple opportunities to win big.
With the Hot Summer Fun $500,000 Casino Bonus Prize Pool drawing guests can download the Mohegan Sun Online Casino real money gaming app on any Apple or Android device, open an account and wager $10 or more during a 24-hour period during the promotion. This will allow players to be entered into a drawing awarding up to $10,000 in casino credits! There will be 11 weeks of drawings, with a prize pool dishing out $500,000 in total credits across Hot Summer Fun.
The Sky’s the Limit Mohegan Sun Escape offers up a two-night stay in a high-end Sky Tower suite, $1,000 in dining and spa credits, and even a helicopter experience to a late summer winner! To enter, players follow the same instructions as the $500,000 Casino Bonus Prize Pool promotion, though this opportunity only features four distinct drawings in June, July, August and September. All four lucky winners will enjoy a 2-night stay in Mohegan Sun’s award-winning Sky Tower, $500 gift card to Mandara Spa, $500 credit to all restaurants, bars and lounges at Mohegan Sun and a fully paid round-trip limousine ride for all locations within Connecticut. The final drawing in September swaps in helicopter transportation departing from Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, CT – and landing on the helipad in front of Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun!
Mohegan Sun Online Casino as part of Hot Summer Fun will also give away a Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon. For more details on this grand prize, as well as the other Mohegan Sun Online Casino giveaways taking place this summer, visit: mohegansun.com/HSF!
Mohegan Sun’s Future in Motion Giveaway runs June 22nd through September 4th, offering Momentum members the chance to win their choice of a Tesla Model Y or a Model 3. Daily kiosk swipes could unlock Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars and drawing entries, with a final opportunity on September 4th to double total entries.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY PROMOTIONS Momentum members can participate in a new promotion every weekday! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property. With the Bring A Friend Acquisition Offer — an existing Momentum member signs up for a new Momentum account any weekday during Hot Summer Fun, both guests will receive $10 in Free Slot Play or Free Bet!
More Money Mondays returns June 22nd through August 31st, giving Momentum members the chance to win their share of more than $100,000 in total prizes. Every hour from 10:00am to 7:00pm, one lucky winner will be selected to receive $1,000 cash, offering 10 winners each Monday across slots, table games and Poker play.
Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays occurs from June 23rd through September 1st, giving guests the chance to grab their share of more than $1 million in prizes. Every hour from 10:00am to 7:00pm, one Momentum member will step into a Cash Cube filled with $5,000, keeping whatever they collect in 60 seconds. Catching the $2 bill doubles the cash winnings!
Taking place from June 24th through September 2nd, Wild Winning Wednesdays will deliver two high-energy ways to win a share of over $100,000 each week. Guests can earn entries by playing and compete from 4:00pm – 8:00pm in both the Summer Slot Tournament Series—offering multiple attempts to post a top score—and the SummerBlackjack Tournament Series, where top players battle for Free Bet prizes in Casino of the Earth.
Thrills & Chills Thursdays runs June 25 through September 3rd, rewarding guests with Triple Status Points from 6:00am to Midnight. Players can maximize rewards across slots, table games, stadium gaming, the Poker Room and Race Book, making it one of the most advantageous days of the week to accelerate Momentum status and elevate play.
Fun in the Sun Fridays takes place from June 26th through September 4th, equipped with giveaways and great live entertainment every Friday. The first 1,000 Momentum members receive a collectible T-shirt at the Momentum Event Center, while evenings feature Party on the Sun Patio—free outdoor concerts with top tribute bands, local food trucks and seasonal drink specials, delivering a high-energy summertime party every Friday night. Highlighted acts include Captain Fantastic, an Elton Tribute on Friday, June 26th; Mike DelGuidice on Friday, July 3rd; Ladies of the 80s Night Out on Friday, July 10th; B Street Band – a Bruce Springsteen Tribute on Friday, July 17th and Be Kind & Rewind – 90s Tribute!
The Tiki Bar returns to Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower Lobby from June 19th through September 6th, serving up tropical cocktails and lively beats all in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Open daily, this immersive pop-up invites guests to cool off, unwind and soak in an island-inspired escape right in the heart of Mohegan Sun.
For the full drink menu and more details, click HERE.
FESTIVALS & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The first-ever Sun Country Fest takes place outside on the Sun Patio at Mohegan sun on Saturday, July 25th, from 4:00pm – 9:00pm headlined by country star Lauren Aliana! The full lineup also includes Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots, and American Honey! The Sun Country Fest will also feature no shortage smoky BBQ bites, cold drinks and backyard vibes. For more info, visit mohegansun.com/sun-country-fest.html
Mohegan Sun Arena,winner of the 2026 “Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th annual Pollstar Awards, also brings the heat for Hot Summer Fun 2026. Starting with Blue Man Group on June 27th and 28th; Third Eye Blind on July 3rd; Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA on July 5th; bbno$ on July 11th; “Weird Al” Yankovic on July 15th; The Guess Who on July 16th; Shinedown on July 17th; Adam Lambert on July 18th; Derek Hough on July 26th; Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors on July 31st; Billy Idol on August 8th; Brandi Carlile on August 14th; Marco Antonio Solis on August 19th; BKFC Fight Night on August 21st; Kesha on August 22nd; TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with special guest En Vogue on August 28th; Demi Lovato on August 29th; Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular on August 30th; Matt Rife on September 4th and 5th; and Goo Goo Dolls on September 6th.
The Sun Patio Concert Series also returns and boasts another stellar lineup of outdoor entertainment at Mohegan Sun for Hot Summer Fun 2026. Highlighted concerts are set to include: Sons of Legion on July 18th; Home Free on August 15th; Afroman on August 29th; Rick Ross on September 5th; Ying Yang Twins on September 6th; Dion on September 12th; and Lakeview on September 19th. Tickets are on sale now and further details are available HERE.
The Wolf Denis also slated for some electrifying summer performances. Highlights include: DoOkie: America’s Premier Green Day Tribute Show on June 25th; Fusion on June 27th; Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute on June 28th; Jay Dempsey Band on July 2nd; The Rascals on July 4th; The Cartells on July 5th; Blurred Vision on July 9th; Bobby Wilson & The Chiclettes on July 11th; The Zoo on July 12th; The Outfit on July 16th; Brandon Wisham on July 18th; Cathedral: Van Halen Experience ft. Tyler Morris on July 19th; Wicked Peach on July 23rd; Rubix Kube on July 25th; Darik & The Funbags on July 26th; Locomotion on July 30th; The Name Droppers on August 1st; Nightshift on August 2nd; Red Light on August 6th; Sister Hazel on August 8th; Shameless on August 9th; PLUSH on August 13th; Austin Snell on August 15th; Mullett on August 16th; Sister Funk on August 20th; Trixter on August 22nd; American Girl: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on August 23rd; Restless Road on August 29th; The 60’s Explosion Show on August 30th; Heartland on September 3rd; Quiet Riot on September 5th; and Madhouse Party Band on September 6th.
MOHEGAN SUN’S $100,000 HOT SUMMER FUN JACKPOT CELEBRATION
Mohegan Sun’s $100,000 Hot Summer Fun Jackpot Celebration during Hot Summer Fun provides Momentum members the chance to turn big wins into even bigger rewards. Guests who hit jackpots of $2,000 or more from June 6th through September 5th will earn entries into a final drawing, where 50 winners will share $100,000 in cash prizes, including a $25,000 top award and dozens of additional payouts.
HOT SUMMER FUN SAND SCULPTURE
A towering, 10-ton sand sculpture will once again anchor The Shops at Mohegan Sun during Hot Summer Fun, offering guests a visually striking tribute to Mohegan heritage. This year’s dual-sided installation honors the legacy of Dr. Gladys Tantaquidgeon, celebrating her impact as a Mohegan Medicine Woman, museum co-founder, and influential Native American advocate and educator.
CONNECTICUT SUN
The CT Sun’s Sunset Season is underway, celebrating more than two decades of unforgettable moments and phenomenal women’s basketball. The Sunset Season will feature various theme nights during home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena including Throwback Night on July 10th when the Sun take on the Golden State Valkyries; July 14th with Blaze’s Birthday and Camp Day when the Sun take on the Portland Fire; Women of Inspiration presented by Post University on August 26th when the Sun take on Chicago Sky and plenty more. Visit Sun.WNBA.com for the full home schedule and more information on the 2026 Theme Nights!
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.
Additionally, “All in for Mohegan”, the resort’s new advertising brand campaign won three Platinum Awards, totaling a first-ever five Platinum Awards for the resort
Mohegan Sun has been recognized by two high-profile industry organizations, first winning the Platinum MarCom Award for the new “Team Achievement” category from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), and second, winning four Platinum Viddy Awards, for excellence in Video Production.
AMCP winners are evaluated on their organizational impact, reflecting a team that brings recognition to the company through industry or community endeavors and far surpasses goals and expectations. The AMCP MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievements, honoring excellence in marketing and creativity, and the hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. Mohegan Sun won a Platinum award for its popular digital series Back of House.
The other organization, the Viddy Awards, started recognizing winners in 1995, when it was founded by a group of videographers, editors, producers, writers, and directors. Their mission was to honor excellence in all aspects of Video Production. The competition attracts tens of thousands of entries from over 100 countries, making it one of the largest in the history of film and video. Mohegan Sun won one a Platinum Award for its series Back of House and three Platinum Awards for its new advertising brand campaign called “All in for Mohegan”.
The online TV series, Back of House, won both a Platinum MarCom and a Platinum Viddy. The series takes viewers through the work lives of some of Mohegan’s most talented and engaging Team Members. The episode “A Terrific Time” from the recently launched sixth season featured Mohegan Sun’s Nikki Cabrera and Dana Lambersky. Viewers watch as they help organize a large-scale quirky Comic-Con styled convention, known as Terrificon, held in Mohegan Sun’s Expo Center.
“This team gets a great feeling when Back of House continues to receive industry honors and increases its viewers every year” – said George Galinsky, SVP of Marketing Communications for Mohegan. “A thank you goes out to the MarCom and Viddy Awards, and to our many talented and entertaining Team Members who work diligently to ensure we’re demonstrating what it’s like to work at one of the largest, most exciting hospitality, entertainment and travel destinations in North America.”
New York based, Primal-NY, an award-winning production studio, produces Back of House. This season premiered late last year and featured an all-female cast for the first time. It showcases many one of a kind behind the scenes moments at some of Mohegan Sun’s milestone events and big celebrations.
The new Mohegan Sun ad campaign, with a 30-second commercial as its centerpiece, won Platinum awards in three different categories, capturing the endless fun happening at the resort and bringing Mohegan Sun’s total awards haul to five Platinum Awards last year. The “All in for Mohegan” ad campaign won Platinum Viddy Awards for Web Series, Script Writing and Cinematography.
Created by Advertising agency, TAXI, “All in for Mohegan” currently airs regionally, including spots during major sporting events on network TV. The commercial offers a look at a group of friends’ “night out” as they stop by the fantastic Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, enjoy dinner at the jaw dropping TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, take in a sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena show, dance at Avalon nightclub, bowl inside GAME ON, and then hit the hotel for an amazing overnight stay, all while meeting new friends of all ages along the way.
The commercial now has over 13.1 million impressions and 12.9 million video plays online, and the Back of House series has been viewed in more than 16 countries and 600 cities. The series has also proven to be a new recruiting tool for talent to join both Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun’s parent company, Mohegan. Back of House has previously won several other awards in its history, which include HSMAI,Telly, Vega and Communicator honors.
ABOUT THE VIDDY AWARDS
The Viddy Awards was founded as the Videographer Awards in Dallas, Texas in 1995 by a group of videographers, editors, producers, writers, and directors. Their mission was to honor excellence in all aspects of video production. Over the years, the competition attracted tens of thousands of entries from over 100 countries, making it one of the largest competitions in the history of film and video. Viddy Awards are judged by Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP).
ABOUT THE MARCOM AWARDS
MarCom Awards honors excellence in Marketing and Communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, MarCom has evolved into one of the largest, most-respected creative competitions in the world. MarCom is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization, founded in 1995, consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, digital, and web professionals. AMCP administers recognition programs, provides judges, and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the community. In the past few years alone, AMCP has contributed more than $250,000 to charitable causes.
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 largestintegrated casino resortdestinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visitbackofhouse.tvwhere you can alsobook a room, buy show tickets, gift cardsand evenapply for a positionfor a career with Mohegan Sun.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
The centerpiece of the campaign is a 30-second commercial now airing; will engage guests through billboards, social media, radio, digital advertising, on-site at Mohegan Sun and via future activations throughout the region
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 28, 2022) – Mohegan Sun, the premier entertainment and gaming destination on the East Coast, has launched a new advertising brand campaign titled, “All in for Mohegan.” The campaign’s signature commercial, viewable HERE, takes viewers through the world at play that is Mohegan Sun, and answers the questions, “Who’s in for Mohegan?” and “Why?” Created by Advertising, Design and Digital agency, TAXI, in close coordination with Mohegan Sun’s Marketing Communications team led by George Galinsky and Lindsay Bollenbach, ”All in for Mohegan” will air locally and regionally, which included a spot recently in the Northeast at the start of an NBA Finals game between the Celtics and Warriors on ABC. The spot also aired during the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals on ESPN.
“The new “All in for Mohegan” ad campaign is a perfect representation of what our guests feel at, and about Mohegan Sun.” -said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun “We are home to endless entertainment options, incredible dining, world-class lounges and nightlife, thrilling casinos and the friendliest guest service anywhere, all pointing in the same direction, which is to have the ‘best time ever’ at Mohegan Sun.”
The “All in for Mohegan” campaign serves as the foundation of Mohegan Sun’s refreshed look and feel for the brand. The spot features Mohegan Sun’s very own Derrick Williams, Director of Transportation. Williams can be seen greeting guests in Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower hotel lobby at the opening of the spot. From there, the commercial provides a peek into a “friends night out” and where it takes them. When the question of “Who’s in for Mohegan?” is posed, the response is a rhetorical one: “Everyone, obviously.” The group finds themselves taking in a variety of special moments that millions of people experience at Mohegan Sun every year. This includes thrills at the slots and at the jaw-dropping Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, followed by dinner at Mohegan Sun’s most-popular restaurant, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. Dancing at one of the nightclubs, and then onto a sell-out concert inside the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, bowling in style at Game On!, selfies at the famous Chihuly, rolling the dice on a Craps game, and then meeting new friends of all ages to party with in novelle, rounds out the night. The group finally crashes at the hotel to do it all over again the next day.
“The new campaign is authentic. It’s welcoming. It’s real. It helps viewers start to feel what it is really like at Mohegan Sun and why it is so different from every other hospitality or travel destination out there.” -said George Galinsky, SVP Marketing Communications, Mohegan.
“The message is: everyone’s invited to experience hospitality Mohegan style. Whether you are 25 or 95, an avid gamer or not – Mohegan Sun has the unique ability to take a good experience and transform it into a great, unforgettable event. This new campaign does a great job of capturing that spirit for us.”
Campaign ads are also launching regionally beyond Connecticut, including in Rhode Island, New York City, Long Island, Boston and more. To learn more about Mohegan Sun, or to book a stay – please visit: mohegansun.com
ABOUT TAXI
Celebrating its 30th year in 2022, TAXI is a North American full-service agency that connects brands with consumers through creativity, technology, and culture. Its principal offices are in New York, Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver. The agency is behind award-winning campaigns for client partners including Mohegan Sun, Volkswagen, Audi, Applegate, Kraft Heinz, Colgate-Palmolive, and GSK/Pfizer. For more information, visit agency.taxi. TAXI is part of the VMLY&R network, and a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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