$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/
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.
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.
Two Other Lucky Mohegan Sun Guests also walked away with $100,000+ Jackpots this month!
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 22, 2025) – Mohegan Sun continues to be the place to be for big wins, with three lucky guests recently hitting jackpots of over $100,000 – including a $202,338 prize on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine! In total, these three wins in October exceed half-a-million.
On Sunday, October 19th, Johnston, RI resident, Arthur S., was playing on an IGT Wheel of Fortune – Triple Double Diamond slot machine in Casino of the Sky when he landed a $202,338.91 jackpot! Arthur was betting $2.50 at the time he spun three Wheel of Fortune symbols that triggered the massive progressive jackpot.
Also on Sunday, October 19th, a Springfield, NJ resident was playing on an Ultimate X Triple Double Bonus Poker slot machine in Casino of the Sky when they hit a $241,200 jackpot! The lucky Mohegan Sun guest was betting $150 at the time the jackpot was won.
On Saturday, October 18th, a Connecticut resident was playing on Light & Wonder’s ULTIMATE FIRE LINK™ Ultra Bank slot machine in Casino of the Sky when they won a $108,386 jackpot. The Mohegan Sun guest was betting $75 and spun six orbs which triggered the hold & spin bonus feature, which ultimately landed them the MEGA jackpot.
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, featuring games like Wheel of Fortune, Hex Breaker and Cleopatra, all of which seamlessly switch between tournament mode and regular play. A special hotel package celebrating the new Sky Slot Tournament Zone, and 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.
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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.
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.
A $30 bet turned into six figures on the popular slot machine, HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF™
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 18, 2025) – David S. hailing from Sarasota, Florida won big in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun. Playing on Monday, June 16th, a lucky spin on HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF by Light & Wonder hit the Grand Progressive for $135,388.62! David was betting $30 at the time the jackpot was won.
Last year Mohegan Sun introduced additional HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF slot machines to the property, and they’re some of the busiest games in Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth. Players can also experience other games in the HUFF N’ PUFF series as Mohegan Sun is a leader in the Northeast for these popular games, with more than 60 options. Other exciting HUFF N’ PUFF titles include HUFF N’ MORE PUFF, HUFF N’ X-TRA PUFF and the new HUFF N’ PUFF HIGH RISE.
Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky features nearly 1,600 slot games, a high-limit lounge and the world’s largest, fully functional indoor planetarium dome inside VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock. 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 with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature.
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.
