Mar 17, 2026 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
An IGT Whitney Houston™ Slots Game Turned $5 Into a Massive Jackpot, Marking the Second Seven-Figure Slot Jackpot Awarded Since Late February at Mohegan Sun
Lesley O., a visitor from New York, turned a March 10th trip to Mohegan Sun into a life‑changing moment, hitting the major jackpot on an IGT Whitney Houston™ slot machine in Casino of the Sky for $1,770,327.01, marking the second Mohegan Sun slot jackpot exceeding $1.7 million in the past month.
Casino of the Sky is home to Mohegan Sun’s thrilling Hold & Spin Slot Zone, featuring hundreds of popular games like Dragon Link™ and Dollar Storm™, each offering the exciting Hold & Spin bonus feature. Across Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth, Mohegan Sun features 4,300 slot machines and table games, including multiple high‑limit lounges, the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, a large-scale Poker Room, and more.
Last month, Mohegan Sun became the first casino entertainment destination in the country to debut the all-new Spooky Link Grand™ slot games by Aristocrat Gaming. At the debut, Mohegan Sun guests enjoyed a free-pull event, frighteningly fun photos with the Mo’ Mummy™ character, and the chance at winning $100,000 in cash prizes.
Last year, Mohegan Sun also unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre. This tournament zone also now features self-service kiosks that allow pre-registered guests to print their tournament entry for immediate play. At the center of this dynamic space is a stunning 38-foot video wall, delivering real-time scoring, live promotions, and immersive television content. From $100,000 tournaments to the Hot Summer Fun Slot Series, this zone sets a new standard for engagement and entertainment during Mohegan Sun’s slot tournaments.
To learn more about all that Mohegan Sun offers, 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 also operates an iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ontario, CA providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base. 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.
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Feb 20, 2026 | Gaming
Distribution of Spooky Link Grand will continue across the U.S.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 20, 2026) – The thrilling chills and chilling thrills of Spooky Link™ went to new frights at Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, February 18th when the casino and entertainment destination hosted the official U.S. debut of the all-new Spooky Link Grand™ by Aristocrat Gaming™.
Mohegan Sun guests enjoyed a free pull event, frighteningly fun photos with the Mo’ Mummy™ character, and the chance at winning $100,000 in cash prizes.
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“Bringing the Spooky Link Grand to Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky is a huge moment for us, and being the first to launch these games has generated some incredible excitement,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our guests enjoyed a thrilling launch event yesterday, and we can’t wait for even more guests to discover these exhilarating new Aristocrat games at Mohegan Sun.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Mohegan Sun for the official debut of the all-new Spooky Link Grand. This launch builds on the incredible legacy of the chart‑topping original Spooky Link and reinforces our commitment to delivering industry‑leading content that players instantly recognize and enjoy,” said Craig Toner, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.
Spooky Link Grand is exclusively available on the dynamic King Max™ cabinet and has three fun base games, including Go Ghost™, Mo’ Mummy, and Yo Yeti™. It wouldn’t be a Spooky Link game without the player-favorite characters, each with their own fun and unique twists to their Cash Collect™ bonuses.
The game features exciting bonuses like the Spooky Grand Chance Symbol feature; depending on which base game you play, the Go Ghost, Mo’ Mummy, or Yo Yeti feature; and the Jackpot feature for your chance to win the Spooky Grand + Grand wide area progressive jackpot starting at $50,000.
For more information on the game, visit: www.aristocratgaming.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 also operates an iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ontario, CA providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base. 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.
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Feb 11, 2026 | Jackpots, Special Events, Uncategorized
Special Launch Event on February 18th includes Free Pull Event, Photo ops and Potential for $100k in Cash Prizes!
WHAT: Mohegan Sun and Aristocrat Gaming are thrilled to roll-out the newest game in the popular Spooky Link™ family, Spooky Link Grand , on Wednesday, February 18th. A special ribbon-cutting event is planned to celebrate Mohegan Sun being the first destination in the United States to debut the new games. The launch event will take place in Casino of the Sky where the new Spooky Link Grand slot games are located, followed by photo opportunities with the beloved Mo’ Mummy character, and a special Free Pull Slot Event for the first 200 Momentum members to be the first to play the new game and try their luck! More information on these events on Wednesday, February 18th is located HERE.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, February 18th
1:00pm: Ribbon Cutting & Free Pull Slot Event in Casino of the Sky near Mohegan Sun’s Arena Club.
4:00–8:00pm: $100,000 Spooky Link Grand Sweepstakes
IN DETAIL: On February 18th, Mohegan Sun will debut the highly anticipated Spooky Link Grand slot game by Aristocrat Gaming in Casino of the Sky. This special launch will feature a Free Pull Event for the first 200 Momentum members as they try their luck on the new games. Later that day, the excitement continues with the Spooky Link Grand Sweepstakes, where nine lucky winners will be randomly selected to win up to $100,000 in cash!
*Media interested covering or photo opportunities can reach out to Jack Graham at [email protected]
Dec 9, 2025 | Jackpots
$5 Bet Turns Into Nearly $1 Million for One Guest, While Another Hits $100K Jackpot on Triple Double Bonus Poker
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2025) – One lucky guest just turned $5 into nearly $1 million at Mohegan Sun! On Thursday, December 4th, a Connecticut resident playing on a Spanish 21 table in Casino of the Sky when they hit the Triple Diamond progressive jackpot for a life-changing payout of $940,658. The win came after the guest was dealt a “21,” which earned them a spin on the wheel thanks to the $5 side bet.
Also on Thursday, December 4th, Blackstone, MA resident, Mark “Johnny Jackpot” Wisniewski, walked away with a massive jackpot while playing in Casino of the Sky. “Johnny Jackpot” was playing on an IGT Triple Double Bonus Poker machine when he spun quad Aces and won $100,000!
Mohegan Sun’s two unique casinos, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth, feature nearly 4,000 total slot games, as well as high-limit lounges and exclusive rewards while playing through the award-winning loyalty program, Momentum. Casino of the Sky is also home to Mohegan Sun’s most popular slot area, the Hold & Spin Slot Zone, which is home to more than 250 slot games like Dragon Link and Dollar Storm that have the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. This year Mohegan Sun also unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre, home to thrilling games like Wheel of Fortune, Hex Breaker and Cleopatra, all of which seamlessly switch between tournament mode and regular play. This tournament zone also now features self-service kiosks which allow pre-registered guests to print their tournament entry for immediate play. At the center of this dynamic space is a stunning 38-foot video wall, delivering real-time scoring, live promotions, and immersive television content. From $100,000 tournaments to the Hot Summer Fun Slot Series, this tournament zone sets a new standard for engagement and entertainment during Mohegan Sun’s slot tournaments!
A special hotel package celebrating the new Sky Slot Tournament Zone, equipped with $50 in Free Slot Play, is also being offered on mohegansun.com. More details on the “Lights, Slots, and Free Play” Hotel Package are available HERE.
Back in September, Mohegan Sun was named #1 “Best Casino for Slots” in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The ‘Best Casino for Slots’ honor arrives during a year in which Mohegan Sun has awarded various major jackpots, including $1,374,307 won by a lucky guest on the popular IGT game, Jumanji Next Level. A $5 bet on a Monopoly Cash Wheel game by Aristocrat Gaming also netted $412,607 for a Connecticut native visiting Mohegan Sun in early August. For all other major jackpot wins recently at Mohegan Sun, visit https://newsroom.mohegansun.com/category/jackpots/
To learn more about 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.
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Dec 5, 2025 | Gaming
No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournaments to take place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room from December 19th – 21st and January 7th – 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 5, 2025) – Mohegan Sun is rolling out two marquee Texas Hold’em tournaments this holiday season promising high stakes and serious winnings! Players can take part in the Winter Freeze Tournament from December 19th – 21st and keep the holiday spirit alive into the New Year with the Holiday Hangover Tournament from January 7th – 10th. These no limit Texas Hold’em Poker tournaments each have a $50,000 guarantee with a pay structure that awards the top 12%.
Mohegan Sun’s Winter Freeze Tournament, which is set to take place from December 19th – 21st, has a $400 entry fee that provides players with 25,000 in tournament chips with an option to purchase a 5,000 chip dealer add-on for $10. On-site registration, which will remain open until the beginning of level seven, will take place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room starting at 9:15am on day one. To up the stakes, the player with the highest hand (three of a kind or better) at the end of level one on day one will receive their full buy-in back.
Guests who fell short in the Winter Freeze Tournament or want to reclaim the throne can play in Mohegan Sun’s Holiday Hangover Tournament from January 7th – 10th. This $50,000 guarantee prize pool Texas Hold’em Tournament features a $300 entry fee that provides players with 25,000 tournament chips with the 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 on day one and will remain open until the beginning of level nine. This tournament will also feature the high hand promotion where the player with the highest hand (three of a kind or better) at the end of level one on day one will receive their full buy-in back.
Beyond the Winter Freeze and Holiday Hangover tournaments, the 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 upcoming tournaments 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.
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