UNCASVILLE, CT (June 2, 2026) – Mohegan Sun will kick off 11 weeks of Hot Summer Fun beginning Monday, June 22, with new highlights for the 2026 campaign to include a Tesla giveaway, a Summer Blackjack Tournament Series awarding over $100,000, and the Sky’s the Limit Mohegan Sun Escape—featuring an overnight stay, $1,000 in dining and spa credits, and even a helicopter arrival experience for a grand prize winner. Joining the action are well-known daily promotions like Triple Status Points on Thrills & Chills Thursdays, and top-tier sports & entertainment featuring the likes of bbno$; Brandi Carlile, Kesha, TLC & Salt-N-Pepa; Matt Rife, Goo Goo Dolls, Rick Ross and much more! Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun takes place from June 22nd – September 6th, 2026.
Learn all about it all at mohegansun.com/HSF, and see below for more details:
Mohegan Sun Online Casino’s Connecticut Adventure Collection Giveaways
Mohegan Sun Online Casino’s Connecticut Adventure Collection takes place from June 22nd through mid-September, delivering massive giveaways with multiple opportunities to win big.
With the Hot Summer Fun $500,000 Casino Bonus Prize Pool drawing guests can download the Mohegan Sun Online Casino real money gaming app on any Apple or Android device, open an account and wager $10 or more during a 24-hour period during the promotion. This will allow players to be entered into a drawing awarding up to $10,000 in casino credits! There will be 11 weeks of drawings, with a prize pool dishing out $500,000 in total credits across Hot Summer Fun.
The Sky’s the Limit Mohegan Sun Escape offers up a two-night stay in a high-end Sky Tower suite, $1,000 in dining and spa credits, and even a helicopter experience to a late summer winner! To enter, players follow the same instructions as the $500,000 Casino Bonus Prize Pool promotion, though this opportunity only features four distinct drawings in June, July, August and September. All four lucky winners will enjoy a two-night stay in Mohegan Sun’s award-winning Sky Tower, $500 gift card to Mandara Spa, $500 credit to all restaurants, bars and lounges at Mohegan Sun and a fully paid round-trip limousine ride for all locations within Connecticut. The final drawing in September swaps in helicopter transportation departing from Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, CT – and landing on the helipad in front of Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun!
Mohegan Sun Online Casino as part of Hot Summer Fun will also give away a Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon. For more details on this grand prize, as well as the other Mohegan Sun Online Casino giveaways taking place this summer, visit: mohegansun.com/HSF!
To get started with Mohegan Sun Online Casino – head to the Apple Store, Google Play or visit ct.mohegansuncasino.com. *Must be 21 or over to participate.
MOHEGAN SUN’S FUTURE IN MOTION GIVEAWAY
Mohegan Sun’s Future in Motion Giveaway runs June 22nd through September 4th, offering Momentum members the chance to win their choice of a Tesla Model Y or a Model 3. Daily kiosk swipes could unlock Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars and drawing entries, with a final opportunity on September 4th to double total entries.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY PROMOTIONS
Momentum members can participate in a new promotion every weekday! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property. With the Bring A Friend Acquisition Offer — an existing Momentum member signs up for a new Momentum account any weekday during Hot Summer Fun, both guests will receive $10 in Free Slot Play or Free Bet!
More Money Mondays returns June 22nd through August 31st, giving Momentum members the chance to win their share of more than $100,000 in total prizes. Every hour from 10:00am to 7:00pm, one lucky winner will be selected to receive $1,000 cash, offering 10 winners each Monday across slots, table games and Poker play.
Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays occurs from June 23rd through September 1st, giving guests the chance to grab their share of more than $1 million in prizes. Every hour from 10:00am to 7:00pm, one Momentum member will step into a Cash Cube filled with $5,000, keeping whatever they collect in 60 seconds. Catching the $2 bill doubles the cash winnings!
Taking place from June 24th through September 2nd, Wild Winning Wednesdays will deliver two high-energy ways to win a share of over $100,000 each week. Guests can earn entries by playing and compete from 4:00pm – 8:00pm in both the Summer Slot Tournament Series—offering multiple attempts to post a top score—and the Summer Blackjack Tournament Series, where top players battle for Free Bet prizes in Casino of the Earth.
Thrills & Chills Thursdays runs June 25 through September 3rd, rewarding guests with Triple Status Points from 6:00am to Midnight. Players can maximize rewards across slots, table games, stadium gaming, the Poker Room and Race Book, making it one of the most advantageous days of the week to accelerate Momentum status and elevate play.
Fun in the Sun Fridays takes place from June 26th through September 4th, equipped with giveaways and great live entertainment every Friday. The first 1,000 Momentum members receive a collectible T-shirt at the Momentum Event Center, while evenings feature Party on the Sun Patio—free outdoor concerts with top tribute bands, local food trucks and seasonal drink specials, delivering a high-energy summertime party every Friday night. Highlighted acts include Captain Fantastic, an Elton Tribute on Friday, June 26th; Mike DelGuidice on Friday, July 3rd; Ladies of the 80s Night Out on Friday, July 10th; B Street Band – a Bruce Springsteen Tribute on Friday, July 17th and Be Kind & Rewind – 90s Tribute!
TIKI BAR
The Tiki Bar returns to Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower Lobby from June 19th through September 6th, serving up tropical cocktails and lively beats all in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Open daily, this immersive pop-up invites guests to cool off, unwind and soak in an island-inspired escape right in the heart of Mohegan Sun.
For the full drink menu and more details, click HERE.
FESTIVALS & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The first-ever Sun Country Fest takes place outside on the Sun Patio at Mohegan sun on Saturday, July 25th, from 4:00pm – 9:00pm headlined by country star Lauren Aliana! The full lineup also includes Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots, and American Honey! The Sun Country Fest will also feature no shortage smoky BBQ bites, cold drinks and backyard vibes. For more info, visit mohegansun.com/sun-country-fest.html
Mohegan Sun Arena, winner of the 2026 “Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th annual Pollstar Awards, also brings the heat for Hot Summer Fun 2026. Starting with Blue Man Group on June 27th and 28th; Third Eye Blind on July 3rd; Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA on July 5th; bbno$ on July 11th; “Weird Al” Yankovic on July 15th; The Guess Who on July 16th; Shinedown on July 17th; Adam Lambert on July 18th; Derek Hough on July 26th; Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors on July 31st; Billy Idol on August 8th; Brandi Carlile on August 14th; Marco Antonio Solis on August 19th; BKFC Fight Night on August 21st; Kesha on August 22nd; TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with special guest En Vogue on August 28th; Demi Lovato on August 29th; Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular on August 30th; Matt Rife on September 4th and 5th; and Goo Goo Dolls on September 6th.
The Sun Patio Concert Series also returns and boasts another stellar lineup of outdoor entertainment at Mohegan Sun for Hot Summer Fun 2026. Highlighted concerts are set to include: Sons of Legion on July 18th; Home Free on August 15th; Afroman on August 29th; Rick Ross on September 5th; Ying Yang Twins on September 6th; Dion on September 12th; and Lakeview on September 19th. Tickets are on sale now and further details are available HERE.
The Wolf Den is also slated for some electrifying summer performances. Highlights include: DoOkie: America’s Premier Green Day Tribute Show on June 25th; Fusion on June 27th; Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute on June 28th; Jay Dempsey Band on July 2nd; The Rascals on July 4th; The Cartells on July 5th; Blurred Vision on July 9th; Bobby Wilson & The Chiclettes on July 11th; The Zoo on July 12th; The Outfit on July 16th; Brandon Wisham on July 18th; Cathedral: Van Halen Experience ft. Tyler Morris on July 19th; Wicked Peach on July 23rd; Rubix Kube on July 25th; Darik & The Funbags on July 26th; Locomotion on July 30th; The Name Droppers on August 1st; Nightshift on August 2nd; Red Light on August 6th; Sister Hazel on August 8th; Shameless on August 9th; PLUSH on August 13th; Austin Snell on August 15th; Mullett on August 16th; Sister Funk on August 20th; Trixter on August 22nd; American Girl: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on August 23rd; Restless Road on August 29th; The 60’s Explosion Show on August 30th; Heartland on September 3rd; Quiet Riot on September 5th; and Madhouse Party Band on September 6th.
Tickets for all entertainment at Mohegan Sun are available through mohegansun.com/entertainment
MOHEGAN SUN’S $100,000 HOT SUMMER FUN JACKPOT CELEBRATION
Mohegan Sun’s $100,000 Hot Summer Fun Jackpot Celebration during Hot Summer Fun provides Momentum members the chance to turn big wins into even bigger rewards. Guests who hit jackpots of $2,000 or more from June 6th through September 5th will earn entries into a final drawing, where 50 winners will share $100,000 in cash prizes, including a $25,000 top award and dozens of additional payouts.
HOT SUMMER FUN SAND SCULPTURE
A towering, 10-ton sand sculpture will once again anchor The Shops at Mohegan Sun during Hot Summer Fun, offering guests a visually striking tribute to Mohegan heritage. This year’s dual-sided installation honors the legacy of Dr. Gladys Tantaquidgeon, celebrating her impact as a Mohegan Medicine Woman, museum co-founder, and influential Native American advocate and educator.
CONNECTICUT SUN
The CT Sun’s Sunset Season is underway, celebrating more than two decades of unforgettable moments and phenomenal women’s basketball. The Sunset Season will feature various theme nights during home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena including Throwback Night on July 10th when the Sun take on the Golden State Valkyries; July 14th with Blaze’s Birthday and Camp Day when the Sun take on the Portland Fire; Women of Inspiration presented by Post University on August 26th when the Sun take on Chicago Sky and plenty more. Visit Sun.WNBA.com for the full home schedule and more information on the 2026 Theme Nights!
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