Special Launch Event on February 18th includes Free Pull Event, Photo ops and Potential for $100k in Cash Prizes!
WHAT: Mohegan Sun and Aristocrat Gaming are thrilled to roll-out the newest game in the popular Spooky Link™ family, Spooky Link Grand , on Wednesday, February 18th. A special ribbon-cutting event is planned to celebrate Mohegan Sun being the first destination in the United States to debut the new games. The launch event will take place in Casino of the Sky where the new Spooky Link Grand slot games are located, followed by photo opportunities with the beloved Mo’ Mummy character, and a special Free Pull Slot Event for the first 200 Momentum members to be the first to play the new game and try their luck! More information on these events on Wednesday, February 18th is located HERE.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, February 18th
1:00pm: Ribbon Cutting & Free Pull Slot Event in Casino of the Sky near Mohegan Sun’s Arena Club.
4:00–8:00pm: $100,000 Spooky Link Grand Sweepstakes
IN DETAIL: On February 18th, Mohegan Sun will debut the highly anticipated Spooky Link Grand slot game by Aristocrat Gaming in Casino of the Sky. This special launch will feature a Free Pull Event for the first 200 Momentum members as they try their luck on the new games. Later that day, the excitement continues with the Spooky Link Grand Sweepstakes, where nine lucky winners will be randomly selected to win up to $100,000 in cash!
*Media interested covering or photo opportunities can reach out to Jack Graham at [email protected]
Another guest hits $267K Jackpot on HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 5, 2026) – One lucky guest just turned $5 into over $700K at Mohegan Sun! On Friday, January 30th, a Connecticut resident was playing on a Blackjack table in Casino of the Earth when they hit the Super 4 Royal Flush Progressive Jackpot for a life-changing payout of $703,977. Mohegan Sun’s Super 4 Progressive side bet—available on every Blackjack table—pays out when the dealer has a Blackjack, with prize values determined by both the player’s and dealer’s cards. The recent winner hit the game’s top payout by landing A, K, Q and J of diamonds. Mohegan Sun introduced Super 4 Progressive Blackjack in 2015 and remains one of the few casinos nationwide to offer it.
On Thursday, January 29th, a Connecticut resident was playing on a Light & Wonder HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF slot machine in Casino of the Sky when they hit the “SUPER” progressive jackpot in the amount of $267,110.14. The lucky guest was betting $10 per spin at the time the jackpot was won.
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. In 2025, 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!
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 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 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.
$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.
Another lucky guest hits $126,520.11 Wheel of Fortune Jackpot
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 18, 2025) – Mohegan Sun, one of the largest, most spectacular gaming destinations in the United States, just sent a lucky guest home with nearly half-a-million dollars. The huge win occured off of a $5 side bet! On Sunday, November 16th, when a Connecticut resident was playing at a Four Card Poker table in Casino of the Earth and were dealt A,K,Q,J,10 of diamonds, which landed them the Royal Flush Mega Jackpot in the amount of $480,912.50.
On Friday, November 14th, another Connecticut resident walked away with a massive jackpot while playing in Casino of the Earth. The lucky guest was betting $2.50 per spin on an IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold slot machine when they landed one Wheel of Fortune symbol and two Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold symbols which triggered the $126,520.11 progressive 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.
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.
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.
