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.
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 13, 2026) – Mohegan Sun is set to welcome multi-platinum country rock powerhouse Brantley Gilbert to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 25, 2026, as part of his headlining Real American Tour. The highly anticipated show begins at 7:00pm and arrives as Gilbert extends the arena and amphitheater tour in support of his forthcoming eighth studio album, SINS OF THE FATHER, bringing his signature blend of hard-hitting country, rock and electrifying live energy to Uncasville. John Morgan and Jay Webb will serve as special guests for the September show.
Tickets to see Brantley Gilbert at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, July 17th via Ticketmaster, with tickets available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, July 18th.
On Father’s Day, Gilbert released two new tracks from his forthcoming album: title track “SINS OF THE FATHER” and “GOOD OL’ BOYS,” which followed lead single “GOOD DAMN,” currently climbing the charts at Country radio, and the deeply personal “F****D ME UP,” with MusicRow praising, “his gripping, broken vocal on this ballad grabs ahold and doesn’t let go…it’s a powerful thing.”
No stranger to pushing country’s evolutionary curve, SINS OF THE FATHERgoes beyond sonic innovation, to confront the ugly truth. Fusing heartfelt country values with explosive energy and barbed-wire R&B swagger, he describes the project as a deeply personal playlist, once again ready to meet fans where they are.
Co-produced with rock-schooled collaborator Brock Berryhill (Twenty One Pilots, Kane Brown), SINS OF THE FATHER marks some of the hardest-hitting work of Gilbert’s career, yet the diesel-fueled two-lane trap he helped pioneer is never far away. Bottomless distortion and pounding drums join melodic, gravel-road grooves, while the bare bones of country soul turn painful realities into three-chords-and-the-truth.
He also launched Real American Beer Zero after becoming an investor and equity partner of Real American Beer (RAB). RAB Zero is the company’s first non-alcoholic beer with $1 per case sold of RAB Zero going to the USO in addition to ongoing donations tied directly to sales, supporting active-duty service members and their families.
After helping set the stage for the modern country era with his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, multi-Platinum trailblazer Brantley Gilbert has never shied away from the ugly truth. Boasting a consequential catalog of seven No. 1 hits like the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” the 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide,” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen,” and more, he’s spent nearly two decades stitching heartfelt country values and explosive energy to barbed-wire R&B swagger and his signature, Southern-smoke vocal, driving over 8 billion streams and one of the format’s heaviest live shows. Yet with his eighth studio album SINS OF THE FATHER, available July 24, brutal honesty and a brass-knuckled country-rock sound take his confessional song craft to new heights. Marking his first project with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, 15 fresh songs were co-written by Gilbert with Taylor Phillips, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and more, as the hit maker delivers an “unapologetic” throw down of mature themes, once again ready to meet fans where they are. Co-producer Brock Berryhill helps Gilbert create some of the hardest-hitting work of his career, while the diesel-fueled two-lane trap he helped pioneer on genre-defining tracks like Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem” is never far away. From the warm buzz of nostalgic pride to fatherhood and faith, red-hot devotion, and rock-bottom redemption, the self-avowed open book holds nothing back. Possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson to Toby Keith, Nickelback to Five Finger Death Punch and more.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice 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. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
Book The All-Inclusive Party Package During the Heart of Fantasy Draft Season, August 1st – September 8th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 8, 2026) – Draft season begins at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, where the Next-Level Draft Party invites fantasy football die-hards to take their draft out of the group text and into the ultimate destination, the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. From Saturday, August 1st through Tuesday, September 8th, guests can level up their draft day experience with premium seating, all-inclusive food and beverage offerings, and exclusive perks designed to take every league’s draft to elite status. Plus, each package comes with a custom draft board!
The 2026 Playmaker Package offers an all-inclusive sofa draft experience perfect for fantasy football leagues looking to celebrate in style. Available throughout the week, this package includes MVP Sofa Seating for up to 12 guests, ensuring a comfortable and winning atmosphere for every pick, trade, and surprise selection.
Guests will enjoy wings (10 per person) paired with unlimited fries, along with an open bar featuring beer, house liquor, and select cocktails. Each group will receive a draft board with stickers to bring their draft strategy to life, while the draft commissioner will receive a coveted turnover chain to award to the league champion at the end of the season. To complete the experience, each guest will take home branded sunglasses as a fun keepsake from their draft celebration.
The Playmaker Package delivers a full four-hour draft experience and includes a bounce-back offer of $25 in football season food and beverage credit per guest, redeemable between September 9, 2026, and January 10, 2027. This offer is valid once per guest, per visit. Pricing for the Playmaker Package is $110 per person Monday through Thursday and $150 per person Friday through Sunday, with an eight-person minimum required. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. To reserve a Next-Level Draft Party package, click HERE.
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.
Spanning cities across the United States and Canada, “LIVE” brings together some of the most influential voices in music for a series of performances celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the enduring spirit of live artistry. Presented in select venues and amphitheaters throughout North America, LIVE offers audiences an opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening shaped by genre-defying music, improvisation, and the unique energy that has defined Badu’s live performances for nearly three decades.
Tickets to see this iconic musical trio go on sale Friday, June 26th via Ticketmaster, with tickets available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, June 27th.
Erykah Badu is a multifaceted creative force whose influence spans music, fashion, art, film, wellness, and culture. Widely recognized as the “Queen of Neo-Soul,” her groundbreaking catalog, visionary performances, and genre-defying creativity have earned her critical acclaim, commercial success, and five Grammy Awards. Beyond music, Badu continues to shape cultural conversations through entrepreneurship, design, technology, and community-building initiatives, solidifying her status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice 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. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
Catch Every Goal at the Free Outdoor Viewing Event Featuring Drink Specials, Trophy Photo Ops, Betting Kiosks and Reserved Seating on July 19
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 22, 2026) – Soccer lovers are invited to celebrate the world’s biggest soccer match as the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun transforms into a thrilling outdoor watch party for the world soccer championship finals on Sunday, July 19th from 1:30pm – 6:00pm.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mohegan Sun’s iconic outdoor venue, the Sun Patio will deliver an electric match-day atmosphere designed for true soccer fans 21 and over with kickoff at 3:00pm. The championship match will be showcased on a big widescreen display on the Sun Patio Stage, giving guests a front-row viewing experience under the summer sky. Guests can grab drink specials at the Sun Patio Bar, indulge in delicious bites from food truck favorites, and cheer alongside fellow supporters as the world’s game takes center stage.
As a special highlight, guests can snap photos with the Michelob ULTRA Superior Man of the Match Trophy – an award famously earned by Lionel Messi, who now holds a record 12 wins, more than any male athlete in world soccer history. Proudly sponsored by Michelob ULTRA, this exclusive photo opportunity brings fans closer to soccer greatness.
Guests can place wagers throughout the event at the convenient betting kiosks on the Sun Patio. All bets must be cashed out at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Currently on the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook app, USA is +4000 to win the championship, with France and Spain being the narrowest odds of around +500.
Upgrade your experience with premium seating around the fire pits:
VIP Fire Pits – $30 per person Includes one alcoholic beverage per guest, cocktail service, prime viewing of the match, and a personal 70-inch TV.
General Fire Pits – $20 per person Includes one alcoholic beverage per guest, cocktail service, and a great view of the game.
Adirondack Chair Rentals – $10 Available at the Tiki Hut while supplies last.
For more information and to reserve a spot, 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, 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.
