Mar 17, 2026 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
An IGT Whitney Houston™ Slots Game Turned $5 Into a Massive Jackpot, Marking the Second Seven-Figure Slot Jackpot Awarded Since Late February at Mohegan Sun
Lesley O., a visitor from New York, turned a March 10th trip to Mohegan Sun into a life‑changing moment, hitting the major jackpot on an IGT Whitney Houston™ slot machine in Casino of the Sky for $1,770,327.01, marking the second Mohegan Sun slot jackpot exceeding $1.7 million in the past month.
Casino of the Sky is home to Mohegan Sun’s thrilling Hold & Spin Slot Zone, featuring hundreds of popular games like Dragon Link™ and Dollar Storm™, each offering the exciting Hold & Spin bonus feature. Across Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth, Mohegan Sun features 4,300 slot machines and table games, including multiple high‑limit lounges, the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, a large-scale Poker Room, and more.
Last month, Mohegan Sun became the first casino entertainment destination in the country 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.
Last year, Mohegan Sun also unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre. This tournament zone also now features self-service kiosks that 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 zone sets a new standard for engagement and entertainment during Mohegan Sun’s slot tournaments.
To learn more about all that Mohegan Sun offers, 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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Feb 5, 2026 | Jackpots
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/
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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Aug 6, 2025 | Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 6, 2025) – A thrilling win took place at Mohegan Sun when a CT guest hit a progressive jackpot playing Monopoly Cash Wheel by Aristocrat Gaming. With just a $5 bet in Casino of the Earth, the lucky guest scored a massive payout of $412,607 on Friday, August 1st, turning an ordinary visit into an unforgettable day at Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun has had no shortage of major jackpot wins of recent, as another Connecticut guest last month won the largest jackpot of the year on a Spanish 21 side bet, also in Casino of the Earth, bringing home just over $2 million! Also, in July Jimmie B. from Bridgeport, CT struck a jackpot for $211,079 in Casino of the sky playing Dollar Storm by Aristocrat Gaming. And a couple from New Hampshire on Saturday, July 19th were playing HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF by Light & Wonder in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky when they hit a jackpot for $131,186.
Mohegan Sun, currently in the running for “Best Casino for Slots,” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, is home to more than 300 Table Games and nearly 4,000 slot machines. The sprawling entertainment destination also features two world-class hotel towers, the award-winning 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, more than 75 restaurants, bars and shopping opportunities, a 125,000 square-foot Expo center and so much more.
Visit mohegansun.com/playing for more information.
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 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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Jul 9, 2025 | Jackpots
Other jackpots this week include Jimmie B. from Bridgeport, CT who won $211,079 on Dollar Storm and Patrick H. who took home $115,266 from a Railroad Riches Jackpot!
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 9, 2025) – A lucky Mohegan Sun guest from Connecticut struck gold Wednesday morning while playing on a Spanish 21 table in Casino of the Earth. The guest was playing the optional $5 Bonus Spin Xtreme side bet and spun Triple Diamonds which landed them a whopping $2,018,742.30! Not only is this the biggest jackpot win at Mohegan Sun in 2025, but it also ranks among the top five largest table game payouts ever at Mohegan Sun.
Additionally, Jimmie B. from Bridgeport, CT was playing in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky on Sunday, July 6th and hit the Super Grand Jackpot for $211,079.52 while playing Dollar Storm by Aristocrat Gaming. The following morning, another guest (Patrick H.) was playing Railroad Riches by Sega Sammy Creations, also in Casino of the Sky, when he hit the Grand Jackpot for $115,266.58. Both guests were playing popular games at Mohegan Sun’s Hold & Spin Slot Zone at the time their jackpots were won!
Back in 2024, Mohegan Sun rolled out this brand-new slot area in Casino of the Sky, which is home to more than 250 slot games with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature. The Hold & Spin Slot Zone is a casino floor redesign with convenience, thrills and the latest and greatest in slot gaming in mind.
For other major jackpot wins recently at Mohegan Sun, including more than $1 million won on a jackpot in February, visit https://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 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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Jun 18, 2025 | Jackpots
A $30 bet turned into six figures on the popular slot machine, HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF™
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 18, 2025) – David S. hailing from Sarasota, Florida won big in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun. Playing on Monday, June 16th, a lucky spin on HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF by Light & Wonder hit the Grand Progressive for $135,388.62! David was betting $30 at the time the jackpot was won.
Last year Mohegan Sun introduced additional HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF slot machines to the property, and they’re some of the busiest games in Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth. Players can also experience other games in the HUFF N’ PUFF series as Mohegan Sun is a leader in the Northeast for these popular games, with more than 60 options. Other exciting HUFF N’ PUFF titles include HUFF N’ MORE PUFF, HUFF N’ X-TRA PUFF and the new HUFF N’ PUFF HIGH RISE.
Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky features nearly 1,600 slot games, a high-limit lounge and the world’s largest, fully functional indoor planetarium dome inside VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock. 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 with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature.
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 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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