Since its opening in 1996 the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT has grown from a tiny casino into a world class resort and vacation destination. The Mohegan Sun is located on the banks of the Thames River in the Southeast Connecticut and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the country making it a perfect location for a relaxing getaway.

History
The 180,000 sq foot Mohegan Sun casino opened in 1996 with 204 table games and 3,700 slot machines.

It was called the Casino of the Earth and was richly adorned with symbols and design elements in tribute to the proud heritage of the Mohegan Tribe. The casino was circular with four entrances representing the four seasons of the year: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.

In May of 2001 the Mohegan Sun converted their bingo hall into the first smoke free casino. It was called The Hall of the Lost Tribes and added 600 slot machines and 12 table games to accommodate the non-smokers.

The first major expansion to Mohegan Sun was called Project Sunburst and with it came the Casino of the Sky which opened in September 2001 and added 119,000 sq ft of gaming space with 2,400 new slot machines and 118 table games. The Casino of the Sky was also circular with four quadrants representing the natural elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Wind. The expansion also brought retail on two floors for more than 50 stores and restaurants along with new entertainment venues.

In April of 2002 Project Sunburst was completed with the opening of the 1,200 room hotel tower with luxury rooms, a spa and convention center.

In October of 2008 the ribbon was cut opening the Casino of the Wind which added 45,000 sq ft of gaming space along with 680 new slot machines, 28 table games and a new state of the art poker room with more than 40 tables. The Casino of the Wind expands on the natural theme of the casino incorporating the natural design elements that symbolizes the tribes history making a seamless transition as you enter from the Casino of the Sky. In the rear of the Casino of the Wind is a 35 foot tall 50 foot wide water wall that acts as a large projection screen making it quite a sight as you enter the poker room. The Casino of the Wind is the first phase of Project Horizon which will eventually include a brand new hotel tower.

More Than a Theme
The Mohegan Sun casino was designed by the Rockwell Group who incorporated a lot of wood and natural materials to keep with the feel of the natural beauty of the Earth and to tell the story of the creation of the world based on the Mohegan’s culture and traditions. Everything from the symbols found in the carpet to the panels on the walls and the painting on the ceilings have meaning based on the tribes history and beliefs. There is even a published Secret Guide booklet that explains the meaning of many of the elements you will see as you walk around the casino.

Gambling
The Mohegan Sun is one of the largest casinos in the world. Casinos are measured by the amount of gaming space and the number of table games and slot machines. The Mohegan Sun has over 7,000 slot machines and more than 300 table games. You will find all of the popular games that you will find in other major casinos around the country.

You will find slot machines in all denominations from a penny up to the high stakes $100 machines for the high rollers. All of the machines use the ticket in ticket out so you no longer have to deal with dirty coins or wait for a hopper fill when you cash out.

Blackjack players will find a 6-deck shoe games with good rules including, DOA, DAS, and late surrender. Most all of the table games have a five dollar minimum however the rates do rise as the casino becomes crowded and you may not be able to find a five dollar game on a Friday or Saturday night. The Mohegan Sun does have a “grandfather“ policy so if you are playing at a lower denomination and the table limits are raised you can continue wagering the original amount.

The poker room is state of the art and with over 40 tables you will find a game to fit your interests and limits. The games include: limit and no limit Texas Holdem, Omaha and Stud Poker. The poker room holds daily tournaments along with sit and go tournaments. There will also be several major multi-table tournaments throughout the year.

Entertainment
The Mohegan Sun has three different entertainment venues. The Mohegan Sun arena is a 10,000 seat facility where major concerts and sporting event are held. The arena is the home to the Connecticut Sun WNBA team.The Cabaret Theatre is a smaller venue with less than 200 seats. It has great sound and is used for smaller acts that play best in a more intimate setting. Finally there is the Wolf Den in the center of the Casino of the Earth where you will see free nightly shows. If the seats fill up you can still see and hear the show from the casino floor. A complete schedule of events for all three venues is located on the Mohegan Sun website.

Dining and Night Life
Regardless of your tastes or budget, you can find some great dining options to choose from. The Mohegan Sun has over 20 different restaurants ranging from the casual dining in the buffet to signature restaurants such as Michael Jordan’s, Todd English’s Tuscany. You can also party at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritville which opened in the new Casio of the Wind.

If you are looking for a night out to dance, party or just hang out, you have over 20 options to choose from. You can dance at Lucky’s Lounge or the new Ultra 88 dance club. If you prefer a sports bar you hang out at Genos or pick one of the other great night clubs at the Mohegan Sun.

Much More
The Mohegan Sun has over 30 shops and specialty stores if you prefer to shop. There is an Elemis Spa if you want to be pampered or you can lounge at the pool. The Mohegan Sun even offers a Kid’s Quest facility if you are traveling with your family. No matter what you seek for entertainment, you will find it at the Mohegan Sun.

The Mohegan Sun is located in Uncasville, CT
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