Jan 20, 2023 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
The $20,000 Hot Shot Slot Tournament takes place in Casino of the Earth awarding top finishers Cash Prizes and Free Slot Play
Mohegan Sun is inviting its Momentum members to two days of slot tournament
action beginning Sunday, February 19th, that will award a top prize of $5,000 in cash each day. Momentum is Mohegan Sun’s 21+ award-winning rewards loyalty program, that is free to sign-up at any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun. This tournament will also award cash prizes to the runner up, and 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Additionally, the top two scorers during each session will receive $100 in Free Slot Play. Registration will take place each day from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at the Play Event Center, located in Casino of the Earth.
The $20,000 Hot Shot Slot Tournament will allow participants to play in a (1) 5-minute session in both tournament days. The tournaments will be played in the Bravo Slot Zone in Casino of the Earth, where guests will be trying to achieve the highest score possible. The tournaments will run in 15-minute intervals starting at 1:30pm on February 19th & 20th. When the tournament finishes each day, the highest scoring Momentum member will take home the grand prize of $5,000 in cash! In order to qualify, Momentum members will have to earn at least 20 Status Points between 6:00am -4:00pm on the day of the tournament. Mohegan Sun will be awarding $20,000 in total across the two tournaments. Momentum members will also earn Triple Status Points on both dates, making it easier than ever to participate in each tournament! For more details on the $20,000 Hot Shot Slot Tournament, guests can click HERE.
Momentum is Mohegan Sun’s rewards program that awards Momentum Dollars to spend on world-class dining, premium brand shopping, hotel stays, spa treatments, partner benefits and more. Momentum also rewards guests’ level of play with Personal Achievement Awards that may include Free Slot Play, Match Play or other valuable rewards that amplify resort experiences. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/momentum.html
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.
Jun 7, 2022 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Jackpots
The exciting new slot machines, located near VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, will feature Grand Jackpots that Guarantee $1 Million
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 7, 2022) – Now live at Mohegan Sun, located in the High
Limit Slot section near Sachem Lounge and VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, is the new Dragon Link™ HD $1 million progressive jackpot from Aristocrat Gaming™. These in-house progressive slot games allow for jackpots to be built up solely from action placed on the Dragon Link slots at Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is the first casino and entertainment destination in the Northeast to debut the Dragon Link HD in-house progressive slot machines.
“We’re thrilled to roll out the Dragon Link in-house progressive games for our guests and to be the first destination in the Northeast to have them is also very exciting,” – said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “Mohegan Sun regularly has jackpots that exceed $1 million and these new Aristocrat games will certainly contribute to more.”
The Dragon Link $1 million jackpot game has a $25.00 minimum bet and a $2,500 max bet.
Aristocrat’s Dragon Link HD is one of the most popular slot games in the world. The title Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous™ was named Top Performing Premium Game and Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game in the recent EKG Slot Awards.
Mohegan Sun is home to nearly 4,000 slot machines and nearly 300 table games across two unique casinos (Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky) and offers various promotions throughout the year. In early April, a $3.8 million slot machine jackpot was won at Mohegan Sun in Casino of the Sky. 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.
ABOUT ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,000 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company’s mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.aristocratgaming.com.
Apr 12, 2022 | General News
A very lucky guest struck it big just after Midnight on April 4, 2022 taking home the largest IGT Wheel of Fortune jackpot to be won at Mohegan Sun in nearly 20 years
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 12, 2022) – While the winner opted to keep their information private, there was a very lucky guest who won a massive progressive slot jackpot on April 4th, 2022 at Mohegan Sun. The guest won $3.8 million on one of Mohegan Sun’s most popular games, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune. This is the largest jackpot won on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Mohegan Sun in nearly 20 years. The previous high mark was on October 26, 2003 when a guest struck it big for close to $4.49 million on a Wheel of Fortune slots game.
Mohegan Sun is home to nearly 4,000 slot machines and nearly 300 table games across two unique casinos and offers various promotions throughout the year. 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 Gaming & Entertainment, 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 75 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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Jan 21, 2022 | Gaming, Jackpots
MoheganSunCasino.com, Mohegan Digital’s real money online casino, also randomly selected another player to take home $25,000; Both guests accepted big checks inside Mohegan Sun on Thursday, January 20th
Since the launch of
online casino gaming in Connecticut during fall 2021, Mohegan Digital has given away more than $100,000 in cash and prizes, including $75,000 to two lucky winners this week. Just by signing up and creating a new account on the real money online casino app available through CT.MoheganSunCasino.com, Stacy of Milford, CT walked away with $50,000. Another winner, Kelly, from Danbury, CT, was awarded $25,000. Special promotions and giveaways are still taking place for residents and visitors to Connecticut by simply signing up and registering an account at MoheganSunCasino.com or through the associated apps for iOS and Google Play.
Speaking to the excitement of randomly winning $50,000 at a big check moment at Mohegan Sun, Stacy said, “I really couldn’t believe it and asked repeatedly if this was a joke. We love Mohegan Sun and the team there is always so nice, especially the person who called to give me this amazing news!”
MoheganSunCasino.com will also have an exciting promo contest live at the 2022 Sun Wine & Food Festival (SWFF), taking place inside the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun during the final week of January. “The Temperature Rising Game Show,” located in Earth Expo during the Grand Tasting Preview taking place on Friday, January 28th (8:00pm – 10:00pm), and Grand Tasting (Noon – 5:00pm) on Saturday, January 29th, will randomly select two contestants chosen from those who have signed up and deposited at least $10 on MoheganSunCasino.com or its apps. The contestants will then battle in a trivia contest against each other, family feud style! Answering five questions correctly in a row will crown a winner, of which up to $2,500 will be awarded. This contest will call up contestants throughout these SWFF events. “The Temperature Rising Game Show” will also be taking place at the Fire & Ice Festival in Putnam, CT on Saturday, February 12th, from Noon to 9:00pm.
Other thrilling MoheganSunCasino.com promotions are ongoing as well, including another $25,000 being up for grabs as part of the New Year $25k Cheer sweepstakes. All that is required is a download and sign-up through MoheganSunCasino.com and/or its associated apps. This same easy process also gives new users a shot at winning an all-new Xbox Series X or an amazing hotel package that includes overnight accommodations, a $300 Mandara Spa Gift Card, Dinner at Todd English’s Tuscany and more.
MoheganSunCasino.com also currently offers $1,000 risk-free to new players on their first day! Net losses are refunded as casino site credit.
To download the real-money casino app, visit ct.mohegansuncasino.com, iOS or Google Play.
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE also manages Mohegan Digital, which is an iGaming division providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan-base and meeting the needs of new customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. MGE is also the owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit mohegangaming.com.
Oct 22, 2020 | Gaming, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 22, 2020) – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it successfully launched
the PeakSlant32™ cabinet, the first slot cabinet in North America to feature three 32-inch displays. Guests of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. were the first in the world to enjoy exciting IGT slot games on more than 20 of the eye-catching PeakSlant32 cabinets.
This latest addition to IGT’s high-performance Peak hardware line, the PeakSlant32 is the Company’s first cabinet to feature three seamlessly integrated gameplay displays. Content on each of the PeakSlant32’s 32-inch, high-definition displays flows through all three monitors, creating an immersive player experience and a compelling showcase for IGT’s proven game content. For IGT ADVANTAGE® customers, the PeakSlant32 cabinet can be equipped with Bluetooth technology to enable operators to integrate with IGT’s cashless gaming systems technology, Resort Wallet™. The PeakSlant32 cabinet also includes IGT’s most advanced lighting and audio technology and an innovative Dynamic Player Panel that includes a 13.3-inch multi-touch display, an inductive wireless charging pad, and a USB charging port for player convenience.
The PeakSlant32 cabinet is backed by a vast library of regionally attuned IGT games. In the U.S., the cabinet launched with player-tested titles Wu Dragon™, Wolf Run® Gold, Lucky Wealth Cat™ and the exciting link product, Treasure Box™.
“As an extension of Mohegan Sun’s commitment to providing our guests with the most exceptional gaming experiences, we are excited to introduce IGT’s PeakSlant32 cabinet and the Wu Dragon, Lucky Wealth Cat and Treasure Box games to our casino floor,” said Jeff Hamilton, Mohegan Sun President & General Manager.“The cabinet’s triple-screen design and pristine presentation make it a standout in our casino. We also value the versatility of the PeakSlant32’s top display as it provides us the option to leverage it for promotional Momentum Rewards messaging or for vibrant game content.”
“IGT’s PeakSlant32 was thoughtfully engineered and artfully designed to ensure that it meets the needs of our global customers and their players, and matches the exceptional performance of the IGT core video slots content that it supports,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. “The PeakSlant32 is a versatile, slant cabinet that our customers can deploy with confidence, feature in a variety of configurations and leverage to truly differentiate their casino floors.”
In markets outside the U.S., IGT will introduce the PeakSlant32 with proven, market-attuned content such as the USwitch™ multi-game bundle for operators in Eastern Europe and a range of multi-level progressive games for operators in other jurisdictions around the world. The PeakSlant32 can be deployed in a variety of configurations that accommodate social distancing.
The PeakSlant32 cabinet is IGT’s third Peak-series hardware to hit casino floors in 2020. In May, casinos throughout the U.S. welcomed back players with IGT’s PeakBarTop™ cabinet and in July, a Las Vegas casino became the first venue in the world to feature the PeakSlant49™ cabinet.
For more information, go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/IGTnews, or watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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