New outdoor Sun Patio Derby Viewing Party brings food trucks, a jumbo viewing screen, firepit reservations and more
Mohegan Sun will celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby with two major events on Saturday, May 2nd — including a brand-new Sun Patio outdoor viewing party and the return of the high‑energy Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook (MSFD) experience, which will take place from 11:00am – 8:00pm. The Kentucky Derby Watch Party inside the sportsbook comes equipped with premium options that include a signature drink, a Derby-themed buffet, an official t-shirt, a commemorative mint julep glass, a Woodford Reserve-infused cigar, a daily racing program and a special appearance by international jockey, Chantal Sutherland!
“Mohegan Sun is once again the premier destination to experience the biggest horse race of the year on Saturday, May 2nd,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “We’re offering something special this year — from the lively, free outdoor celebration on the Sun Patio to the luxury VIP experience inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, home to one of the largest video walls in the US. Whether guests are sipping a signature cocktail or taking in the derby atmosphere with friends, our goal is always to make the day fun, thrilling and filled with perks.”
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will transform into a hub of Derby thrills starting at 11:00am on Saturday, May 2nd. Guests will witness every heart-pounding moment of the big race, and all preliminary action on a stunning 140-foot video wall, the largest in the Northeast.
Presented by Woodford Reserve, this event offers an open bar featuring Derby Day drink specials, including the classic Mint Julep and a signature “Run for the Roses” cocktail. Guests will also enjoy a Kentucky Derby-style themed buffet, an official t-shirt, a commemorative mint julep glass, a Woodford Reserve-infused cigar, and a daily racing program. Adding to the day’s insights and energy will be an appearance by international jockey and horse racing personality Chantal Sutherland and handicapping analyst, Gino Buccolo. Reservations for this exclusive experience can be made HERE or by calling 860.862.9172.
On May 2nd, guests are also able to enjoy the bar, dining menu and Kentucky Derby thrills standing room areas at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
Sun Patio Derby Viewing Party| Free
For a vibrant and free outdoor celebration, the popular Sun Patio located off Casino of the Earth at Mohegan Sun, will also host a Kentucky Derby watch party from 2:00pm to 8:00pm on Saturday, May 2nd. Guests 21+ can take in all the action on outdoor screens while enjoying a festive atmosphere featuring popular food trucks like Los Mariachis on Wheels and Rubino’s Full Scoop. Sportsbook betting kiosks will also be conveniently located at this outdoor viewing party. Current odds favor Paladin, Nearly and Renagade at around 6-1 odds respectively.
This free event brings together great food, refreshing beverages, and fun activities all in an outdoor party setting. Guests looking to level up their experience can also take advantage of VIP firepit seating These reservations come with a complimentary drink and a personal TV. Fire pits seat 6 guests and have limited availability. More information is available 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.
Future bets on the Tournament also open on March 15th inside the Sportsbook; 68-field Tournament takes place March 17th – April 6th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 11, 2026) – Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, one of the hottest spots to view the best tournament in sports, is currently taking reservations for the bracket busting early rounds, and beyond. The marquee tournament matchups that get underway on Thursday, March 19th through Sunday, March 22nd, will be in high demand at the Sportsbook, with more information on booking stadium seating, table options or MVP upgrades available HERE. Nothing But Net (And Bets) inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook offers viewing of all the major games on the Northeast’s largest video wall, as well as featuring no shortage of betting kiosks, cashier windows, delicious food and drink options and more.
What also makes this time of year unique in Connecticut is the futures betting window for the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. Wagers on championship picks or deep‑run contenders aren’t available throughout the year, though starting later in the day on Sunday, March 15th and running until tip-off on March 17th, guests can place these exclusive futures bets. This is also the only time all year to bet on UConn. The UConn Women enter as defending national champions and currently ranked #1, while the UConn Men—who have cut down the nets in two of the last three years—are currently ranked #6. Other top Men’s contenders include Duke, Arizona and Michigan.
A Back Court Viewing Party will also take place at Mohegan Sun’s former bus lobby, in the Autumn entrance of the resort on Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th only. Back Court Viewing Party tickets include a buffet, seating, multiple wide screens and a bar sponsored by Modelo, which is also the drink sponsor for Nothing but Net (and Bets). More information is available HERE.
Modelo is the official drink sponsor for both events.
Guests that cannnot make it out to the property but still want to wager on the tournament can do so on the online sportsbook available through ct.sportsbook.fanduel.com and iOS + Android apps.
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.
Mohegan Sun is gearing up for football’s biggest Sunday – and doing it with no shortage of giveaways, game-day action and great eats. A stadium-style buffet with San Fran-inspired menu options will join an open bar and the championship game on the massive 140-foot video wall inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The Big Game: Battle in the Bay at Mohegan Sun takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, starting at 4:00pm (kickoff set for 6:30pm ET). Fans can reserve a seat online via mohegansun.com/sportsbook to see New England take on Seattle!
“We’re thrilled to welcome fans for the biggest football game of the year on Sunday, February 8th,” said Brad Bryant, General Manager of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “Guests can choose from a wide range of reservation options—from standard stadium‑style seating to tables for eight—and groups of up to 30 can even take in the action from our second‑level mezzanine, which offers the best view in the house. We’ll also be giving away prizes throughout the game!”
For the Battle in the Bay Watch Party, open rail seating at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is also an option for football fans, and on a first-come first-serve basis. Additional VIP seating inside the Racebook will also be available day-of only, and passes include buffet. Any Momentum guest placing a $25 or more Same Game Parla (SGP) or SGP+ wager on the Big Game will also score a free T-shirt while supplies last.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook offers guests 21+ two ways to play, bet options in person directly with helpful Sportsbook Cashiers and through more than 30 kiosks. Guests can also take Mohegan Sun with them anywhere via Mohegan Sun Online Casino, available through CT.Mohegansuncasino.com, and Android + iOS mobile apps.
Current odds at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook give Seattle the edge over New England, favored by -4.5. Popular player prop include both Drake Maye and Sam Darnold to each record 15+ passing yards each quarter (+125), Jason Smith-Njigba to score the games first TD (+550) and Stefon Diggs to exceed 44.5 receiving yards (-114).
In addition to the bay-area inspired buffet featuring refined and flavorful options on February 8th – the sportsbook will also feature its February Sandwich of the Month, which is the return of the mouthwatering Prime Ribe Burrito, equipped with shaved Prime Rib, chipotle molasses BBQ, jasmine rice, spicy mango pico de gallo and smashed avocado, served with corn tortilla ships & salsa. Guests can pair the Prime Rib Burrito with the Berry Blushing Mule – Grey Goose, Cranberry Juice, Goslings Ginger Beer and fresh lime. Mohegan Sun Fanduel Sportsbook also features Michelob Ultra, Blue Moon, Jackpot Juice Hazy IPA and much more on tap.
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.
A weekly live sports betting podcast will take place every Thursday at 6:00pm featuring Mike “Mut” Mutnansky, Eytan Shander and Mohegan Sun FanDuel’s Sportsbook GM, Brad Bryant
Launching Thursday, September 5th just as the 2024/2025 pro-football season kicks off, is an all-new sports betting podcast recorded live in Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Mike Mutnansky and co-host Eytan Shander will broadcast Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun every Thursday through November 7th, followed by distribution on all major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music and more. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook’s General Manager, Brad Bryant, will be featured on the podcast weekly, adding further game analysis, expert picks, and general sports talk in addition to detailing special events coming up in the Sportsbook! Each weekly episode will be available through mohegansun.com/sportsbooklive and episodes will also be live-streamed on YouTube.
After the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook opened in the winter of 2022, Brad Bryant became a regular on Mut Mutnansky’s weekly Boston-sports radio show, providing picks, banter and betting advice on the weekend’s biggest games across College and Pro Football. The two sports betting experts will be reunited, alongside Mut’s co-host and Philly sports media veteran, Eytan Shander when Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun debuts at 6:00pm on September 5th. Fans interested in viewing the live show can make reservations through UrVenue.
“It’s going to be a thrill to join Mut & Eytan for this all-new weekly sports podcast live from Mohegan Sun,” said Brad Bryant, GM of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. “We’ll talk real-time analysis, make predictions and showcase the incredible game-day experience at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. It’s going to be a ton of fun.”
Produced in partnership with OddsShopper, Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun will also cover the MLB playoff stretch, the NBA and other major sports. With a 6:00pm – 7:00pm live schedule from September 5th through November 7th, the live podcast leads into the big pro-football games on Thursday night, viewable on the largest continuous video wall on the East Coast inside the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The sportsbook also features 225+ seats, a Mezzanine level with a private bar, a Race Book, 33 betting kiosks available 24/7, six cashier windows, a winning dining menu and much more.
*Guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
ABOUT MIKE “MUT” MUTNANSKY: New England Sports personality Mike “Mut” Mutnansky has been a staple in the Boston sports radio and podcast scene for more than 20 years. Mut is also an avid handicapper and horse racing fan who has hosted various events at Mohegan Sun. Mutnansky writes about sports, sports betting, Saratoga and sports media through his MutStack blog, available at Mutstack.com. Mutnansky is a graduate of UConn and also hosts the MutStack Podcast.
ABOUT BRAD BRYANT: Originally from Texas, Brad Bryant is a veteran in Sportsbook management. His career began at Boulder & Sunset Station in Las Vegas followed by becoming Director of Race, Sports & Poker at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Bryant would move on to the role of Director of Operations for Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots in Louisiana prior to joining Mohegan Sun. Known in Las Vegas as “Bomber Brad” for his longshot horse picks on the radio show “Raceday Las Vegas,” Bryant has been with Mohegan Sun since 2021, leading Sportsbook & Race Book operations.
ABOUT EYTAN SHANDER: Eytan Shander is a well-known sports radio and TV personality based out of Philadelphia. He writes a weekly sports column on PhillyVoice.com in addition to providing insights on the Post Flight podcast hosted on Philly Voice. Shander’s content can also be found on oddsshopper.com, where he provides sports betting and fantasy sports predictions and analysis. Follow Shander on X at @shandershow!
And to learn more on Mohegan’s online casino and sports betting offerings, visit: CT.mohegansuncasino.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.
Guests will also have access to a special viewing of UFC 290
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 15, 2023) – Fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will get the chance to meet champion fighters Miesha Tate and Demetrious Johnson at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during a special meet & greet on Saturday July 8th. Starting at 5:00pm, guests can step into a mock octagon ring for a complimentary fan photo and have one personal item autographed. After meeting the MMA legends, fans can gather around the massive 140-foot video wall for the main event as a bout for the undisputed featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez takes place during UFC 290.
The MMA meet & greet is free to the public, however guests who book a table at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the UFC 290 viewing will have access to a priority line! For reservations, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook. UFC290 prelims start at 8:00pm and the main card starts at 10:00pm. Seating inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook starts at 4:30pm.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a robust food & beverage menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows. To learn more about all the action at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MIESHA TATE AND DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON
Miesha Tate is one of the most highly accomplished female MMA fighters in the world. She is credited as being an integral part of bringing women’s MMA to the UFC, and to where it has risen to today, Miesha has been competing in MMA, since 2007. Miesha became the FCF title holder in 2009, and then the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight champion in 2010. Shortly after the UFC started its women’s Bantamweight division, Miesha was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 18, and coached against Ronda Rousey. Her rivalry with Ronda and battles against her drew immense worldwide interest to women’s MMA. After a series of victories in the UFC, Miesha won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, by defeating Holly Holm in 2016. Miesha, after a brief retirement, has returned to the UFC and is currently competing, and ranked #13 in the Bantamweight division.
Known as “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson is one of the most highly accomplished fighters in MMA/UFC history and is the current “ONE Championship” champion. Competing primarily in the flyweight division, Johnson cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. He rose to prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he dominated the flyweight division for years. Johnson’s unmatched speed, technical skill, and well-roundedness made him a formidable champion. From 2012 to 2017, he successfully defended his UFC Flyweight Championship a record-breaking 11 times. Johnson’s exceptional athleticism and fight IQ earned him the moniker “Mighty Mouse.” After leaving the UFC, he joined ONE Championship and continued to showcase his prowess and became the Flyweight Champ. Today, Johnson’s legacy stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and contribution to the sport of MMA.
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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 15, 2023) – Fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will get the chance to meet champion fighters Miesha Tate and Demetrious Johnson at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during a special meet & greet on Saturday July 8th. Starting at 5:00pm, guests can step into a mock octagon ring for a complimentary fan photo and have one personal item autographed. After meeting the MMA legends, fans can gather around the massive 140-foot video wall for the main event as a bout for the undisputed featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez takes place during