Mar 9, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 9, 2026) – Mohegan Sun Arena is thrilled to announce that singer‑songwriter Lauren Daigle will take the stage on Thursday, June 18th at 7:30pm, bringing her beloved hits including the Grammy‑winning “You Say” and fan‑favorite “Rescue” to the stage.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 13th via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting the following day, subject to availability. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience Lauren Daigle’s powerhouse vocals and chart‑topping hits live on stage.
Lauren Daigle is a two‑time Grammy®, seven‑time Billboard Music Award, four‑time American Music Award, and ten‑time GMA Dove Music Award winner whose powerhouse vocals have taken her from the Super Bowl to sold‑out tours across four continents. With over a billion streams and performances at iconic venues from Carnegie Hall and Red Rocks to Lollapalooza and the New Orleans Jazz Fest, she has solidified her place as one of today’s leading vocal talents and global touring artists.
Her 2x platinum 2018 album Look Up Child—featuring the 6x Platinum, record‑breaking hit “You Say” made history by debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 and spending 100 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart. Daigle followed with her GRAMMY‑nominated self‑titled album, which includes the gold‑certified single “Thank God I Do,” earning her a sixth Billboard No. 1 and another long‑running chart milestone. Additional fan favorites include “These Are The Days” and “Be Okay,” with her Kaleidoscope Tour expanding multiple times due to demand across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Daigle’s artistry is matched by her commitment to service. Her latest single, “Let It Be a Hallelujah,” reflects her dedication to living with purpose a mission she champions through The Price Fund, which has donated more than $4.2 million to over 100 organizations supporting music education, food security, and elder care.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, 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 worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is an eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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Mar 5, 2026 | Special Events
WHAT: Celebrate the spirit of the season at Mohegan Sun’s Sun Tequila Tasting, an open air evening of premium pours, live entertainment, and vibrant energy on the popular Sun Patio.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, May 8th
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: At Sun Tequila Tasting, guests will enjoy a curated selection of tequilas in a lively festival setting, complemented by high-energy beats from DJ D-Ave, the traditional sounds of live mariachi band Fiesta del Norte and vibrant Mexican dancers. The experience is rounded out with featured food vendors such as Nando’s Authentic Mexican Food, offering bold flavors to enjoy alongside every sip. With handcrafted cocktails, dynamic entertainment, and an electric outdoor atmosphere, Sun Tequila Tasting is the perfect way to kick off a spring night at Mohegan Sun.
Tickets to Sun Tequila Tasting are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. A ticket purchase includes food and alcohol samples.
Additionally, Sun Tequila Tasting guests are invited to “Shoot Your Shot” with Mohegan Sun Online Casino for some great prizes, including up to $300 cash! To play, download the Mohegan Sun Online Casino app and place a $10 wager on any game for three chances to land a lime into an oversized shot glass and win up to $150 cash or “Shoot Your Shot” from a longer distance for up to $300 cash.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend Sun Tequila Tasting. To learn more, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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 27, 2026 | Gaming, Poker Tournaments
No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament to Take Place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room from March 26th – 29th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 27, 2026) – Mohegan Sun is turning up the heat this March with the Spring Fling Tournament! Running Thursday, March 26th – Sunday, March 29th, this No Limit Texas Hold’em tournament boasts a $150,000 guaranteed prize pool and a payout structure rewarding the top 12% of the field. Players can enter for $600, starting with 30,000 tournament chips, with an optional add-on available. On-site registration will be held in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room starting at 9:15am before each flight, and will remain open until the beginning of level seven. To kick things off with some added excitement, the player who lands the highest hand (three of a kind or better) by the end of level one on day one will earn their full buy-in back.
Beyond the Spring Fling Tournament, 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 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 25, 2026 | Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is hosting a special casting call for NBC’s upcoming civilian version of the Emmy® Award-winning psychological competition series, The Traitors!
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, March 10th
1:00pm – 5:00pm
The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: On Tuesday, March 10th, fans of the hit competition series The Traitors are invited to The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun for an exclusive, high‑energy casting call! This is an opportunity to apply for a chance to step into the game’s gripping world of strategy, mystery, alliances, and deliciously tense social deception.
Aspiring contestants can stop by to apply in-person and meet the casting producers, who will be on the lookout for standout personalities—quick thinkers, clever strategists, captivating storytellers, master manipulators, and steadfast Faithful ready to trust their gut under pressure. No matter if an applicant’s edge is subtle intuition or calculated intrigue, this is their moment to make a move.
Guests must be 21+ and meet all eligibility requirements. This event at Mohegan Sun is in partnership with NBC and WVIT (NBC CT).
To pre-register for The Traitors casting call at Mohegan Sun, visit thetraitorscastingcall.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 25, 2026 | Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 25, 2026) – A Connecticut resident visited Mohegan Sun on Sunday, February 22nd and walked away with over $1.7 million! The lucky guest was playing on an Aristocrat Gaming™ Jackpot Buffalo™ slot game in Casino of the Earth when they hit the ‘MEGA GRAND JACKPOT’ in the amount of $1,759,779.63. The guest was betting $5 per spin at the time the jackpot was won. This marks the largest slot jackpot win at Mohegan Sun since 2022, when a guest won $3.8 million.
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 past Wednesday, Mohegan Sun also became the first casino entertainment destination 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.
In 2025, Mohegan Sun also unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre. 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!
Back in September, Mohegan Sun was named #1 “Best Casino for Slots” in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The ‘Best Casino for Slots’ honor arrived during a year in which Mohegan Sun awarded various major jackpots, including $1,374,307 won by a lucky guest and a $5 bet that netted $412,607 for a Connecticut native visiting Mohegan Sun in early August. For all other major jackpot wins recently at Mohegan Sun, visit 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 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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