Sep 5, 2024 | Awards, Breaking News, Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan’s flagship property also placed within the top five for “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Players Club”
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 5, 2024) – Renowned integrated entertainment destination, Mohegan Sun, has been voted “Best Casino Hotel” for the seventh consecutive year in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. With this distinction, Mohegan Sun retains the record for most wins in the “Best Casino Hotel” category more than any other nominee since the award program’s inception in 2013. Mohegan Sun placed within the top five in the “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” category and Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s rewards program, was ranked #2 in the “Best Players Club” category. Nominees for all categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. Voting took place over a four-week period this summer through 10Best.com, which averages 5 million visitors per month.
“For seven years in a row, Mohegan Sun has been named ‘Best Casino Hotel’ in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and this achievement continues to be a direct result of the dedication that our team members put forward every day in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our Momentum Rewards also achieved high marks, which is another tremendous honor as so much hard work goes into making this program one of the best in the industry!”
This year has been an abundant award season for Mohegan Sun. In Casino Player Magazine’s “Best of Gaming – New England” awards, Mohegan Sun snagged the top spot in categories “Best Hotel,” “Best Hotel Lobby,” “Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At,” “Best VIP Lounge/Services,” “Best Promotions,” “Best Slot Tournaments,” “Best Craps,” “Best Video Poker,” “Best Overall Sportsbook,” and “Best Prop Bets.” The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena was also recently recognized as “Casino of the Year – Arena” at the 17th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and was named “Casino Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in February.
For more information about Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.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, 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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May 2, 2024 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots, Travel & Leisure
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 and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Nov 7, 2023 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
The Shaken or Stirred Hotel Package is a new package available at Mohegan Sun, which includes an overnight stay and a $150 credit for novelle
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 7, 2023) Mohegan Sun is home to two luxurious hotel towers, including the 34-story Sky Tower that overlooks the Thames River and 
southeastern Connecticut countryside. There are currently a variety of sensational hotel packages available for guests, with the latest being the Shaken or Stirred Hotel Package, themed around episode two of Mohegan’s original digital TV series, “Back of House,” airing now.
This package allows travelers to book an overnight stay that comes with a $150.00 dining and drink credit for use at Mohegan Sun’s premium lounge, novelle, where they can enjoy cocktails, delicious bites and gaming.
For more information and how to book the Shaken or Stirred Hotel Package, click HERE.
Launched on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, and airing every Wednesday at 7:30pm EDT through November 15th, Mohegan Sun’s award-winning original online TV series, “Back of House,” is currently in its 7th season. The show peels the curtain back to give viewers a glimpse of how Mohegan Sun’s hardest-working team members sync together to create a symphony of hospitality.
This was evident in episode two, “Shaken or Stirred,” where Mohegan Sun’s Director of Fine Dining, Chris Greaney, organizes a “Spirit Spotlight” cocktail contest. Competitors included mixologists from three Mohegan Sun fine dining attractions, including TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, Todd English’s Tuscany and novelle – where the competition occurred. The only requirement was for each mixologist to base their drink idea on Patrón Tequila! The winning cocktail, the “Amber Maize,” skillfully prepared by top bartenders in this year’s competition, is now available at novelle. Guests taking advantage of the Shaken or Stirred package can use their dining credit on this winning drink! Visit BackofHouse.TV to watch this fun episode.
Mohegan Sun regularly offers hotel packages for exciting entertainment inside Mohegan Sun Arena and other award-winning venues. The current lineup of entertainment-focused hotel packages include:
- The Tool Friday and Saturday Hotel Entertainment Packages, featuring an overnight stay, two premium tickets to the Tool concert at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 10 or 11, 2023 and a $25 credit to Arena concessions.
- The Dave Matthews Band Monday and Tuesday Hotel Entertainment Packages, featuring an overnight stay, two premium tickets to see Dave Matthews Band at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13 or 14, 2023 and a $25 credit to Arena concessions.
- The Deon Cole Hotel Entertainment Package, featuring an overnight stay, two premium tickets to see Deon Cole at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and a $25 credit to Arena concessions.
- The Bret Michaels Hotel Package, featuring an overnight stay, two premium tickets to the Bret Michaels concert at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, December 16, 2023 and a $25 credit to Arena concessions.
- The Matt Rife Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Entertainment Packages, featuring an overnight stay, two premium tickets to Matt Rife at Mohegan Sun Arena on February 22nd, 23rd, 24th, or 25th and a $25 credit to Arena concessions.
To view all Mohegan Sun hotel packages, including the Family Fun-For-All Hotel Package, visit mohegansun.com/hotel-spa-and-golf/special-packages.html
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 resort destinations, 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.
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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Sep 9, 2022 | Breaking News, General News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan Sun also Finishes in the Top 5 for “Best Casino outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Player’s Club”
Mohegan Sun has once
again finished #1 in the “Best Casino Hotel” category as part of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the fifth year in a row that Mohegan Sun has won this award. Mohegan Sun also notched top five rankings for “Best Casino Outside” of Las Vegas and “Best Player’s Club.” Voting for the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards took place this summer after nominees were chosen by a panel of relevant experts, which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, 10Best.com and other relevant contributors.
“It is quite an honor for Mohegan Sun to be voted Best Casino Hotel for five consecutive years,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “We pride ourselves on incredible guest service, world-class amenities and delivering one of the best casino resort experiences that guests can find anywhere. Recognitions like 
this from USA TODAY are a testament to the hard working and talented team we have across the board at Mohegan Sun.”
These 10Best.com Readers’ Choice Awards that focused on well-known casinos and resorts in the United States also landed Mohegan Sun in fifth place for “Best Casino outside of Las Vegas” and in fifth place for “Best Player’s Club,” in recognizing Momentum rewards. Voting took place over a four-week period this summer through 10Best.com, which averages 5 million visitors per month.
Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s parent company, Mohegan, was again recognized as part of the Forbes annual America’s Best-In-State Employers List 2022. America’s Best-in-State Employers 2022 were identified in an independent survey based on a vast sample of approximately 70,000 Americans working for companies with more than 500 employees in the USA. Across 25 industry sectors, 1,380 employer brands were ranked among the top employers.
Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower and Earth Tower combine for nearly 1,600 spacious and elegantly appointed guest rooms and more than 200 suites. Mohegan Sun’s signature spa & salon, Mandara Spa, stretches 19,000 square-feet and is located on the 3rd floor of Sky Tower, with a sister location on the main level of Earth Tower. Guests can also take advantage of fitness centers, room service, pool relaxation, an outdoor terrace with seasonal cabana rentals, sweeping views of the Thames River and much more at Mohegan Sun’s hotel.
This year, Mohegan Sun also launched the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which features 220+ seats, a full bar and dining menu, a private mezzanine level, endless ways to bet on the big games and the largest video wall (140-feet) on the East Coast! In partnership with FanDuel, Mohegan also offers online sports betting and online casino action, by way of MoheganSunCasino.com, (+ iOS and Android apps).
ABOUT 10BEST.COM: 10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. The core of the site’s uniqueness is its team of local travel experts: a well-traveled and well-educated group who are not only experts in their fields – and their cities – but discriminating in their tastes. These local experts live in the city they write about so the content is constantly updated. 10Best.com averages 5 million visitors per month. It was acquired by USA TODAY in January of 2013.
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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Jul 21, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Mohegan Sun’s Next-Level Draft Party can be booked from Sunday, August 14th – Monday, September 5th
It is that time of the year again, Football is BACK! Whether you are in a PPR or Standard scoring league; Dynasty, Keeper, or Redraft, let Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook enhance your draft night festivities with the Next-Level Draft Party. The road to being a fantasy football champion starts at your Next-Level Draft Party inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, where reservations can be booked for leagues up to 30 people. During the heart of pro-football’s fantasy draft season (August 14th – September 5th), guests can pick from one of
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two exclusive Next-Level Draft packages for their draft day. The Elite Fantasy Football Hotel Package includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s award-winning hotel, reserved seating at the Sportsbook and a $50 food and beverage credit. The Platinum Fantasy House Package offers reserved mezzanine seating for groups up to 30 in the Sportsbook, a $150 food and beverage credit and fun swag for your group. Your draft party has never looked so good! Guests can call 860.862.4589 to make reservations or changes to an existing reservation.
Elite Fantasy Football Hotel: An overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s luxurious hotel plus:
- Reserved seating at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook from Noon- 3:00pm on the selected date
- $50 F&B credit to use inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
- Hotel Package Link
*** Hotel package based on double occupancy. Other time slots, additional seating and extended seating time will be based upon availability. F&B credit valid within Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during the reserved time slot. One credit per hotel package. Credit is non-transferable and has no cash value***
Platinum Fantasy House Package:
- Allows for groups up to 30 to book exclusive seating in the private mezzanine level of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
- Booking includes a 3-hour reservation and a $150 F&B credit
- All guests in the group will receive exclusive MSFD Sportsbook Swag
- Guests can book through [email protected]
While not on the clock, league members can choose from a delicious selection of gameday favorites including, juicy Kickoff Chicken Wings, Tailgate Cheese Pizza, Brotherly Love Philly Cheese Steak, and more. The beer menu includes an impressive array of game changing local, domestic, and imported options, including Budweiser, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, UFO, Two Roads Brewing Company and much more. Various mixed drink specials are offered as well, like the Jesus Shuttlesworth, consisting of Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a full dining menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows.
For more, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook
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.
About FanDuel Group:
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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