Momentum members can compete every Wednesday during Hot Summer Fun with minimal same-day Status Point requirements
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 13, 2026) – Mohegan Sun’s Summer Blackjack Tournament Series gives guests the chance to compete for a share of more than $100,000 in total prizes this summer. With eight tournaments remaining, eligible Momentum Rewards members can participate every Wednesday through September 2nd for a shot at a $10,000 weekly prize pool. Part of Mohegan Sun’s $2 Million Summer, the tournaments take place from 4:00pm to 8:00pm across from the Main Cage located in Casino of the Earth, with entry requiring just two Momentum Status Points earned on Wild Wednesdays prior to tournament play. For more details, visit Wild Winning Wednesdays.
Once in the tournament, guests are scored by how many chips they rack up within the allotted amount of hands against the dealer. Weekly prizes include $1,500 in Free Bets for first place, $1,000 in Free Bets for second, $750 in Free Bets for third, $500 in Free Bets for 4th through 8th place, and a $250 Free Bet for 9th through 25th place.
“There are still eight fun-filled weeks remaining for our Summer Blackjack Tournament Series, running until September 2nd, and we can’t wait to see more of our guests compete to be crowned champions,” said Kim Noto, CMO for Mohegan Sun. “With a generous first-place prize of $1,500 in Free Bets, along with fantastic payouts for the top 25 players each week, this is a great chance for Momentum guests, both longtime cardholders and new members, to earn a few Status Points and jump into some thrilling Blackjack tournament action every Wednesday through early September!”
The Momentum Program Advantage
Participation in the Summer Blackjack Tournament Series is exclusive to members of one of the best casino rewards and loyalty programs in the industry: Mohegan Sun’s Momentum. Membership is always free for guests 21 and older and sign up can occur at any Player’s Club booth across Mohegan Sun. This loyalty program allows guests to earn and redeem rewards across gaming, dining, hotel stays, entertainment, online casino play and much more. As members progress through five status tiers, they unlock benefits such as complimentary rooms, special event invitations, priority access and other exclusive perks. Momentum is designed to enhance every visit, providing more ways for guests to earn rewards and access premium experiences both on-property and online.
Hot Summer Fun Continues
The Summer Blackjack Tournament Series is a part of Mohegan Sun’s annual Hot Summer Fun, which kicked off on June 22nd and spans through September 6th. This season offers over $2 million in total prizes and includes additional summer promotions like the Future In Motion Giveaway, offering a choice between a Tesla Model Y or Model 3, and the Bring-A-Friend program, where new Momentum members and a friend receive $10 in Free Slot Play or a $10 Free Bet.
For more information on all things Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/HSF.
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.
Guests Can Also Enjoy Blackjack, Roulette and More Within Two Popular Hybrid Stadium Gaming Sections at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is enhancing the gaming floor with the debut of Interblock’s Crapless Craps in Casino of the Sky. This innovative take on a classic table game offers a fun experience designed to appeal to both seasoned players and those new to Craps.
Incorporating 2, 3, 11 and 12 as point numbers for added excitement, Crapless Craps is designed for ease of play, featuring a high-definition, touch-responsive interface and a mechanical dice generator that sits at the top of the game. With $5 minimum bets, the player experience is interactive, intuitive and fully self-paced, allowing guests to control the action while enjoying the anticipation of every roll. This personalized gameplay also provides an approachable entry point for those new to Craps. The “cropless” aspect of the game is due to an alteration in the come-out math that eliminates instant losses on the Pass Line.
“Our goal is to ensure every guest feels comfortable jumping into the excitement of table games,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “Crapless Craps, along with our Hybrid Stadium Gaming areas, are two fun and easy ways to achieve this—giving our guests a seamless and flexible way to learn popular twists on classic table games, all with low minimum bet options.”
Located in Casino of the Sky—just beyond the high-energy live Craps tables, past Johnny Rockets—the new offering complements another popular and innovative Mohegan Sun offering, Hybrid Stadium Gaming, which features a live-dealer, multi-table experience from a single player station. Guests can seamlessly switch between and wager on multiple games at once via a user-friendly touchscreen, with options including Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker and more. Minimum bets always start at just $5. Learn more at 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.
Recent Jackpots Highlight the Thrill and variety of Progressive Side Bets at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 4, 2026) – In an incredible one-week span in May, two lucky guests at Mohegan Sun each struck table gamejackpots exceeding $450,000. Both jackpots were won by players taking advantage of side bets – one on a Blackjack game through the Super 4 Progressive side bet and the other on a Four Card Poker game where the Mega Jackpot was struck from a side bet.
The first of the two jackpots came on Sunday, May 10th, on a Blackjack table in Casino of the Sky when a visitor won $458,952 landing a 4-card royal flush while having $5 on the Super 4 Progressive side bet. Just one week later, on Sunday, May 17th, in Casino of the Earth, another lucky guest followed suit with a $481,892 jackpot after placing a side bet in a Four Card Poker game and landing a royal flush in hearts. These payouts were the two largest table game jackpot wins for the month of May, totaling $940,844 combined. Across Mohegan Sun’s 300+ table games, various side bet action is possible – though always optional.
“These big wins in May at the Blackjack table as well as Four Card Poker spotlight the excitement guests can experience every day at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “We’re home to such a wide array of progressive offerings throughout our casinos, both on slots and table games, and love seeing these moments where a simple side bet can turn into life-changing wins for guests.”
Super 4 Progressive Blackjack
The Super 4 Progressive side bet option on Blackjack allows players to combine their cards with the dealer to form four-card poker hands. The top payouts are awarded for rare top-tier hands like a 4-card royal flush or 4-card straight flush. A required $5 side bet is needed for players looking to land these high hands, and thus taking home progressive jackpot wins that can range from hundreds to well over $1 million at Mohegan Sun. An additional side bet option on Blackjack at Mohegan Sun include “Lucky Ladies,” where players can score1,000-to-1 odds by getting two queen of hearts while the dealer flips over blackjack.
Beyond Blackjack, Mohegan Sun offers a wide range of progressive jackpot opportunities on table games throughout Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. Guests can play their hand on favorites like Fortune Pai Gow Progressive, Caribbean Stud, Texas Hold’em Bonus, Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud and Four Card Poker—each featuring linked progressive meters that build toward Major and Mega payouts. The Four Card Poker jackpot that awarded a lucky guest $481,892 on May 17th was won by placing a $5 side bet and hitting on the highest tier outcome in the game, the royal flush Mega Jackpot. Four Card Poker uses a standard 52-card deck and allows a player to wager against the dealer, to wager only on the value of his own hand against a pay table, or to wager both against the dealer and on the value of his own hand.
Mohegan Sun is also home to the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook in Casino of the Earth and the 33-table Mohegan Sun Poker Room! To explore the full range of gaming options and learn more about progressive jackpots, 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.
No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament to take place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room from June 12th – June 14th; On June 19th, a Juneteenth High Hand Special also takes place
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 20, 2026) – Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room kicks off the summer with the return of its popular Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament, beginning Friday, June 12th at 11:10am and culminating Sunday, June 14th with a champion crowned. The $400 buy-in No Limit Hold’em event features a $75,000 guaranteed prize pool. Later in June, Mohegan Sun Poker continues the excitement with a Juneteenth High Hand Special, offering players the chance to win prizes from Noon to Midnight during the holiday.
On-site registration for the Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament at Mohegan Sun will be held in the Poker Room starting at 9:15am before each flight and will remain open until the beginning of level seven. Players will start with $25,000 in chips, with the option for a 5,000 chip add on for $10.
Mohegan Sun Poker also regularly offers daily “No Limit Texas Hold’em” and “Bounty” tournaments. A full tournament schedule can be found on mohegansun.com! A special Juneteenth High Hand Special is also set for Friday, June 19th from Noon to Midnight, where the qualifying high hand every 20 minutes between Noon – 2:00pm and 10:00pm to Midnight will win $1,000. The qualifying high hand every 20 minutes between 2:00pm – 10:00pm will win $600. Qualifying high hands include Aces full or better!
The Poker Room at Mohegan Sun also features 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 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.
Additional IGT titles like Super Cash Link Bon Voyage™ also recently debuted at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 7, 2026) – Mohegan Sun is thrilled to bring new slot games to Casino of the Sky highlighted by IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash On Reels™ Slots. To celebrate the arrival of this popular new title that came out earlier this year, Mohegan Sun will host a special launch event on May 28th, starting at 1:00pm. The first 200 Momentum members who register at the Arena Club on Thursday, May 28th, will be able to cash in on five complimentary spins on the new games in Casino of the Sky.
“The iconic IGT Wheel of Fortune Slots is still spinning out hits, especially with the new Cash on Reels title, offering Mohegan Sun guests the chance to hit grand progressive jackpots, and plenty more,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “The launch event on May 28th is a great way to celebrate the occasion, providing guests with a chance to win big for free.”
“The coast-to-coast rollout of IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels™ Slots is a pillar of our Wheel of Fortune Slots 30th anniversary celebration, and we are thrilled that Mohegan Sun commemorating the game’s arrival with a free slot play promotion and lively player event,” said Dan Farnon, IGT SVP Sales, USA. “For three decades, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots has set the industry standard for licensed slots innovation and earned a reputation as the go-to theme for massive jackpots.”
IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels™ Slots delivers fast thrills through its dynamic Cash on Reels™ mechanic. If gong symbols land next to each other, guests immediately win the values shown on the screen, making it a true “what you see is what you get” game. Post‑spin arrows can also boost values even further, keeping the base game highly active and accessible for both casual and seasoned players. Iconic Wheel of Fortune symbols trigger the signature wheel, spinning simultaneously on the topper and main screen, awarding credit prizes, major and grand progressive jackpots, or Boost wedges that enhance Cash on Reels™ with arrows and multipliers.
The game features two unique bonuses: the Rise Bonus – an 8×5 reel set that spins up connected coins to reveal credits, boost arrows, and wheel spins – and the Respin Bonus, a 3×5 lock-and-respin style bonus, also known as a hold & spin bonus. Within the Respin Bonus, players get three spins to add more coins to the screen, also revealing credits, boost arrows, and wheel spins. These two bonuses can combine into one super bonus, the Rise-and-Respin Bonus, where players can experience both bonus features together for incredible wins.
Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky also recently added other popular IGT games, and they include: Eternal Link™ Warriors Empire; Eternal Link™ Princess Empire; Coyote Moon Desert Nights™; Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link™ Bon Voyage; Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link™ Lucky in London; Wheel of Fortune 2X Wild Deluxe™; Stink Link Hawaii™ and Stink Link Wild West™.
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning Momentum loyalty rewards program is free to sign up for guests 21+ and allows for Momentum Dollars and perks to be earned every time members play with their card, including online! Join today at one of Mohegan Sun’s Player’s Club booths or Momentum enrollment kiosks throughout the resort.
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.
