The summer heats up with a $100K Jackpot Celebration, a BMW giveaway, brand-new festivals and entertainment, Epic prize pools, and much more
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 3, 2025) – Mohegan Sun is launching its 28th year of Hot Summer Fun on June 23rd and the action is more dialed up than ever. Through Labor Day, Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, The Cabaret Theatre, and the Sun Patio are set to feature acts like Incubus, Jordan Davis, Def Leppard, Jason Ladanye and Beatlemania Again. When it comes to outdoor entertainment, it will be the busiest summer yet on the Sun Patio, with a brand-new music festival, Backyard Beats, taking place on Saturday, August 16th and popular tribute bands rocking out every Friday night at the always free: Party on the Sun Patio. This revamped outdoor space will also host concerts by The Village People, Lupe Fiasco, The Roots, Dasha and more. A brand-new festival joins the summertime fun as well, when Taste of the Mediterranean arrives on Saturday, August 23rd. Every day of the week during Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun will also be energized with gaming promotions and special giveaways, including a 2025 BMW 2 Series and daily offers like Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, where random Momentum members can attempt to grab up to $10,000 in cash inside the Cash Cube!
Learn all about it all at mohegansun.com/HSF, and see below for more details:
ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Mohegan Sun Arena, the eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by ACM,is filled with big-time acts and exciting sports this summer, includes: BABYMETAL on June 27th; Incubus on June 28th; James Arthur on June 29th; Def Leppard on July 3rd; Legends in Concert on July 5th; CT Sun vs Las Vegas Aces on July 6th; CT Sun vs Seattle Storm on July 9th; Tony Hinchliffe on July 11th; Jeff Dunham on July 12th; The Lumineers on July 13th; Revisiting Creedence on July 18th; CES Boxing Presents “Summer Heat” on July 19th; CT Sun vs LA Sparks July 24th; Rod Stewart on July 25th; Big Time Rush on July 26th; CT Sun vs Golden State Valkyries on July 27th; CT Sun vs Seattle Storm on July 28th; CT Sun vs NY Liberty on August 1st; Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on August 2nd; CT Sun vs NY Liberty on August 3rd; Jordan Davis on August 8th; CT Sun vs Chicago Sky on August 13th; Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush on August 15th; CT Sun vs Indiana Fever on August 17th; CT Sun vs Washington Mystics on August 21; Train on August 22nd; O.A.R. on August 24th; Bonnie Raitt on August 26th and Lynyrd Skynyrd on August 29th.
The Sun Patio Concert Series is an all-new outdoor concert lineup for Hot Summer Fun 2025 at Mohegan Sun. This new and improved outdoor venue can accommodate nearly 5,000 guests for concerts and events, and beginning on Saturday, June 14th, guests can enjoy the Hard-Rock hits of Buckcherry for a show kicking off at 9:00pm. All Sun Patio Concert Series shows are general admission, open to all ages and take place rain or shine! This premier outdoor event space at Mohegan Sun also features a full bar and deck for guests 21+. The full schedule is: Buckcherry on Saturday, June 14th; The Village People on Saturday, July 12th; Lupe Fiasco on Saturday, July 19th; The Roots, Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show band, on Saturday, August 2nd; HANSON on Saturday, August 9th; Dasha on Sunday, August 17th; Extreme on Saturday, August 30th and Sully Erna on Saturday, September 6th. Tickets are on sale now and further details are available HERE.
Taste of the Mediterranean arrives on Saturday, August 23rd. Flavors of the Mediterranean will transport guests on the Sun Patio during this brand-new festival. From artisan charcuterie spreads to hand-filled cannoli, Taste of the Mediterranean is set to bring together regional favorites for a one-day celebration of coastal cuisine, music, and cultural flair. Tickets to this inaugural festival are on sale now and can be purchased via ticketmaster.com or the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. A VIP Add-On Experience is also available for purchase, which includes unlimited drink samples, a hand-crafted charcuterie cup, a swag bag with gifts from featured sponsors, and more.
The returnof Party on the Sun Patio invites guests to move to the music while some of the region’s top tribute bands electrify 14 weeks of free outdoor concerts every Friday from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Party on the Sun Patio kicks off a couple weeks ahead of Mohegan Sun’s official Hot Summer Fun dates, on Friday, June 13th, with the B Street Band, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Lasting through mid-September, guests can sip on refreshing drink specials and explore a rotating lineup of food trucks. Additionally, those looking to have the best seat in the house can reserve a cozy VIP Fire Pit. Top touring tribute acts as part of Party on the Sun Patio will include Fleetwood Macked – the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Forever Tina – Tina Turner Tribute, Queen Flash and more! Guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Sun Patio. To view the full 14-week concert line-up, visit mohegansun.com/potsp
Backyard Beatswill be live on the Sun Patio on Saturday, August 16th. This special inaugural music festival features the best of the best in local bands, while showcasing the talents of DJ Mikey V and DJae Melee. The all-day festival, which kicks off at 1:00pm and lasts through 11:00pm, will feature live performances by Jason Ingriselli and the Miles North; Souls on Fire; Red Light; Don’t Tell Lisa; The Fake Experience and Juice Box! Food trucks like Hungry Lion and Philly’s will join the high-energy Indie Rock to Soulful Blues affair, and all ages are welcome. Tickets are on sale now via mohegansun.com/backyard-beats.html
The Wolf Denalso turns up the heat this summer with electrifying performances. More than 25 live shows will be showcased, including 60’s Explosion on June 26th; Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood on June 28th; The Main St. Cruisers on June 29th;Mallet Bro’s Band on July 3rd; John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band on July 5th; Red Satin Band on July 6th; Blurred Vison on July 10th; Chubby Checker on July 12th; Rubix Cube on July 13th; Southern Avenue on July 17th; FUSION on July 19th; Tyler Morris on July 20th; Kyle Ray on July 24th; David Nail on July 26th; The Magic of MoTown on July 27th; Red Light on July 31st; Alana Springsteen on August 2nd; Branded on August 3rd; Chaser Eight on August 7th; Restless Road on August 9th; Stryper on August 14th; Drew Baldridge on August 16th; American Girl on August 17th; The Toneshifters on August 21st; Queensryche on August 23rd; JD Leonard on August 24th; Dr. Slick on August 28th; Mullet on August 30th and Backstage Pass on August 31st.
Both Comix Roadhouse and Comix Comedy Club will be home to crowd-pleasing live entertainment every Thursday through Friday throughout the summer. The Roadhouse stage features popular local acts like American Honey, Nikki Briar and the Sweetbriars and Maddi Ryan. In the Comedy Club, top touring stand-ups like Eagle Witt, Mike Finoia and Jourdain Fisher are on the bill! Learn more at Comixroadhouse.com
From Saturday, June 7th, through Saturday, September 6th, Mohegan Sun Momentum members who win a jackpot of $1,200 or more will receive an electronic entry into a drawing where 50 lucky winners will win their share of $100,000 in cash prizes. Guests must activate their entries by visiting any promotional kiosk between 6:00am – 7:00pm on Saturday, September 6th. The grand prize will be $25,000 in cash! Mohegan Sun Online Casino will also run a $30,000 Jackpot Celebration where online players who win a Daily Jackpot during Hot Summer Fun (June 23rd – August 31st) will be entered into a sweepstakes for a $10,000 grand prize. 99 additional winners will split a $20,000 in-app casino bonus credit prize pool. To get started with Mohegan Sun Online Casino – head to the Apple Store, Google Play or visit ct.mohegansuncasino.com. *Must be 21 or over to participate.
MOHEGAN SUN’S PEAK PERFORMANCE GIVEAWAY
A 2025 BMW 2 series is up for grabs with this much anticipated Hot Summer Fun giveaway taking place at Mohegan Sun from June 23rd at 6:00am – August 29th at 4:00pm. Momentum guests can swipe their card once a day at any promotional kiosk across the resort for a chance at this amazing grand prize courtesy of BMW of New London! Other great prizes as part of this summer-long giveaway event include Free Slot Play and Momentum Dollars. Double entries are possible on Friday, August 29th – the same day the Grand Prize drawing for the BMW is set to take place!
THE TIKI BAR
Mohegan Sun is home to one of the most spectacular hotel lobbies in the world and will be home to a special pop-up bar from June 26th through September 12th. The Tiki Bar at Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower Lobby will be decked out with island vibes and home to exotic cocktails, tropical beats and a laid-back energy for friends, family and couples! The cocktail menu features a Mai Tai special as well as the Lava Flow, with Bacardi Coconut, Fruitful Strawberry, Fruitful Banana, Pineapple Juice and Coconut Cream. For the full drink menu and more details, click HERE.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY PROMOTIONS Momentum members can participate in a new promotion every day of the week! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property. When a friend of 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!
At the top of each hour between 10:00am – 7:00pm on More Money Mondays,one Momentum member playing slots, table games or in the Poker Room will be randomly selected to win $1,000 cash! All Momentum members must be present to win.
At the top of each hour from 10:00am – 7:00pm on Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, one Momentum member playing slots, table games or in the Poker Room will be randomly selected to dash in the Cash Cube for up to $10,000 in cash! Each winner will have 60 seconds to grab as much money as they can and place it into the cash box attached to the Cash Cube. Winners will keep whatever amount is inside the cash box after 60 seconds. Guests who grab and place the $2 bill in the cash box will double their total prize!
Momentum members who earn two Status Points between 6:00am – 8:00pm on Wild Winning Wednesdays are eligible to participate in the Summer Slot Tournament Series, which takes place from 2:00pm – 8:00pm and features a $10,000 weekly prize pool! Guests will earn one entry for every two Status Points earned the day of the tournament, with a maximum of three entries per guest.
With Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Momentum members will earn Triple Status Points from 6:00am – Midnight while playing slots, table games, stadium gaming, in the Poker Room or wagering in Race Book.
Starting at 10:00am on Fun in the Sun Fridays, the first 1,000 Momentum members to visit the Momentum Event Center, located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth, will receive a commemorative free Hot Summer Fun t-shirt! New colors will be offered every Friday and Momentum members will have the chance to collect all 10!
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.
According to VenuesNow, Mohegan Sun’s 10,000-seat arena ended 2024 as the third-best arena of the year, and Billboard ranked it as the fifth-highest grossing venue with as many as 10,000 seats. Mohegan Sun Arena also once again had high marks on a global scale. The popular Arena that has hosted headlining performers like Bruce Springsteen, Thomas Rhett, Matt Rife, Stevie Nicks, with Billy Joel, Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton and plenty more on the way, and others ranked as the 4th Best Arena in the world by VenuesNowand sixth globally in total grosses by Billboard for arenas of its size.
“These rankings speak to our incredible entertainment team and the versatile acts we are able to offer throughout 2024 at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Mohegan Sun is certainly a heavy hitter in the entertainment industry and these achievements aren’t possible without so many great relationships developed over the years.”
Fallsview Casino Resort a Mohegan property also had tremendous entertainment success in 2024. The 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort won numerous Canadian accolades, including the #1 spot for its size according to VenuesNow. It was also the highest-grossing venue in Canada as featured in Billboard and Pollstar. Similar to Mohegan Sun Arena, OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort made global impressions in 2024 by becoming the fourth ranked entertainment venue in the world by VenuesNow and claiming the sixth spot globally in total gross sales by Billboard for all arenas of its size.
“It continues to be a thrill to see two of our entertainment venues being recognized on a national and global scale,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “2024 was a great year for entertainment. The OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort continues to impress and rank highly among all major venues in Canada. These achievements for both of these special Mohegan venues are directly correlated to our dedicated and tireless team that help put it all together.”
Mohegan Sun Arena was nationally recognized on three separate occasions in 2024 as The Best Entertainment Venue in America from NEWSWEEK and Academy of Country Music, and Pollstar Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena also took home the “Best Large Music Venue” in CT Insiders “Best of Connecticut 2024” Awards. And at the 36th Annual Pollstar Awards taking place in Beverly Hills in February, Mohegan Sun Arena is nominated for Casino/Resort Venue of the Year after winning the inaugural award last year.
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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
ABOUT FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a hotel with 372 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses a large and impressive gaming floor with more than 3,500 slot machines and 130 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, the state-of-the-art 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, the 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, dozens of dining and shopping options, including the OVERTIME Sports Lounge and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.
Mohegan Sun also extends a popular hotel package that offers $50 in Free Slot Play for Momentum members
After debuting on May 31st, Mohegan Sun is excited to add more dates to Shuffle to Showdown: Casino 101. These events, which take place inside Mohegan Sun’s upscale restaurant, bar and lounge, novelle, will return on Friday, June 21st, Friday July 26th, and Friday, August 23rd. Featured at these events are experts from Mohegan Sun’s gaming division who help guests learn the ropes of one of the most thrilling card games on the casino floor: Blackjack. Guests can take part in Shuffle to Showdown with a minimum spend of $50 on food & beverage on the day of the event, or by purchasing tickets HERE. These events start at 5:30pm and end with a friendly tournament among guests to put their skills to the test to win prizes from various sponsors, including grand prizes such as two Green Monster tickets at Fenway Park when KC takes on Boston on Friday, July 12th!
Guests looking to parlay these fun events into an overnight can also take advantage of the Hold & Spin Free Slot Play Hotel Package, which includes $50 credit to play on any of Mohegan Sun’s 3,500+ slot machines.
“The atmosphere in novelle is perfect for a fun social event like Shuffle to Showdown, where guests 21 and over can sharpen their Blackjack skills while having fun, enjoying drink specials and playing for a shot at awesome grand prizes,” – said Chris Greaney, Director of Fine Dining for Mohegan Sun. “We had amazing feedback from guests from our first event on May 31st, and we can’t wait to share the experience with more guests over the summer.”
When to hit, split, or double down, and all of the other key strategies for Blackjack – will be discussed and dissected at Mohegan Sun’s Shuffle to Showdown series. Blackjack is one of the most popular table games at any casino, for novices and seasoned pros alike, though staying on top of various strategies and learning new ones can be a worthwhile and fun experience. That is what the team at novelle, one of Mohegan Sun’s top nightlife locations which also features both table games and slots, aims to do. For the June 21st event, instructors will guide guests through the ins and outs of this classic casino game using “fun money.” At the end, guests will test their skills in a tournament to win exciting Grand Prizes. At the debut Shuffle to Showdown event in late May, the grand prize was a pair of Stevie Nicks tickets inside Mohegan Sun Arena and for the upcoming event on June 21st, a tournament winner will take home two Green Monster tickets for a Boston game on Friday, July 12th!, Guests will also be able to play at a designated area on the casino floor, or at a $25 limit table within novelle!
Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s gaming themed hotel package is being extended. For travelers 21+ booking the Hold & Spin Free Slot Play Package, at check-in guests will receive a $50 Free Slot Play voucher as part of their stay. This package celebrates Mohegan Sun’s most popular gaming area (The Hold & Spin Slot Zone) in Casino of the Sky, located near novelle, where there are more than 250 slot machines (Dragon Link, Dollar Storm Fire Link and more) feature the Hold & Spin bonus. Travel dates for this package are now available through August 31, 2024, and booking can now occur through the final day of July. For more details, guests can click HERE or navigate to the hotel packages tab on mohegansun.com.
Refreshed casino zone is home to 250+ of the most popular slot machines featuring the Hold & Spin bonus; A Special Hold & Spin Hotel Package has also kicked-off & includes $50 in Free Slot Play!
Located between the Star Bar and the recently updated Sachem Lounge in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky is the all-new Hold & Spin Slot Zone, featuring 250+ slot machines with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. The Hold & Spin action occurs when certain credit symbols trigger a bonus round where rewards can multiply quickly. Slot machines inside the Hold & Spin Slot Zone at Mohegan Sun with this feature include: Dragon Link (Aristocrat); Dollar Storm (Aristocrat); Ultimate Fire Link (Light & Wonder); Dragon Train (Light & Wonder); All Aboard (Konami Gaming); Cleopatra (IGT) and much more. In total, Mohegan Sun is home to more than 50 Dragon Link games alone, the most in Connecticut!
In celebration of the Hold & Spin Slot Zone in Casino of the Sky, Mohegan Sun has also launched a hotel package for travelers 21+. With The Hold & Spin Slot Play Package, at check-in guests will receive a $50 Free Slot Play voucher as part of their stay. Booking is possible through May 31, 2024 and travel dates for this package are available through July 31, 2024. For more details, guests can click HERE or navigate to the hotel packages tab on mohegansun.com.
“Slots that feature the Hold & Spin Bonus are very popular, for longtime players and newcomers alike,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun “Creating this hub that offers hundreds of these fun games only made sense. We’re excited to have more guests experience it, and we’re giving $50 in Free Slot Play to do just that as part of the Hold & Spin Slot Play Package!”
The Hold & Spin Slot Zone is a casino floor redesign with convenience and thrills in mind. The zone sits near other popular attractions at Mohegan Sun, including the Michael Jordan owned Mexican restaurant, Sol Toro, Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock and Sachem’s Lounge, which recently completed a major renovation. The most recent addition to the Hold & Spin Slot Zone at Mohegan Sun is Huff N’ Even More Puff, made by Light & Wonder.
Guests playing Hold & Spin Bonus games are seeking to get special symbols during regular spins. On a game like Dragon Link, a player would need to spin at least six orbs to trigger a bonus round. Players can then collect as many coin symbols as possible within this bonus round. Based on a player’s credit and denomination selections while playing, bonus money can add up fast on Hold & Spin Bonus games. Grand Jackpots can be won when players get 15 orbs in the bonus round, or when one of the orbs stops and displays: GRAND.
In late March, a jackpot of nearly $100,000 was won on a Dragon Link machine in the Hold & Spin Slot Zone. There is also a Dragon Link HD Progressive in Casino of the Sky that is awaiting a lucky guest to hit it big for $1.3 million.
In total, Mohegan Sun is home to nearly 4,000 slot machines across Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. In the 2023 Strictly Slot Magazine “Best of Slots Awards” special issue, Mohegan Sun was named Best Overall Casino. Mohegan Sun also won “Best Casino Hotel” for the sixth consecutive year in 2023 by way of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
For more information on casino gaming at Mohegan Sun, and to learn more about the Momentum rewards program, 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, 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 andInstagram@mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Stafford, CT resident Jose S. hit the Super 4 Progressive Blackjack Jackpot for $525,094 on Friday, December 22nd at Mohegan Sun.
Jose said he was feeling lucky on this visit to Mohegan Sun. The jackpot was won on a blackjack table located in Casino of the Earth, which is home to more than 180,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment. The Super 4 Progressive Blackjack is only offered at Mohegan Sun and in a few casinos across the United States.
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.
250+ slot machines with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. The Hold & Spin action occurs when certain credit symbols trigger a bonus round where rewards can multiply quickly. Slot machines inside the Hold & Spin Slot Zone at Mohegan Sun with this feature include: Dragon Link (Aristocrat); Dollar Storm (Aristocrat); Ultimate Fire Link (Light & Wonder); Dragon Train (Light & Wonder); All Aboard (Konami Gaming); Cleopatra (IGT) and much more. In total, Mohegan Sun is home to more than 50 Dragon Link games alone, the most in Connecticut!
Blackjack Jackpot for $525,094 on Friday, December 22nd at Mohegan Sun.