Mohegan Sun Player Turns $5 Bet Into $1.7 Million Jackpot

UNCASVILLE, CT — A Connecticut resident turned a $5 bet into more than $1.7 million during a visit to Mohegan Sun over the weekend, according to a statement from the resort-casino.

According to the casino, the lucky guest was playing an Aristocrat Gaming Jackpot Buffalo slot machine inside the Casino of the Earth on Sunday when they hit the “Mega Grand Jackpot” totaling $1,759,779.63. The player was wagering $5 per spin at the time of the win.

Casino officials said the prize marks the largest slot jackpot at Mohegan Sun since 2022, when a player won $3.8 million.

Mohegan Sun’s two casinos — Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth — feature nearly 4,000 slot games, along with high-limit lounges and rewards through its Momentum loyalty program. Casino of the Sky is home to the popular Hold & Spin Slot Zone, which includes more than 250 slot titles.

The jackpot comes amid a busy year for slot players at the Uncasville casino. In 2025, Mohegan Sun unveiled its Sky Slot Tournament Zone near The Cabaret Theatre, complete with self-service kiosks and a 38-foot video wall displaying real-time scoring and promotions.

The casino was also recently named the No. 1 “Best Casino for Slots” in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Officials said several major jackpots were awarded last year, including a $1.37 million prize and a $412,607 win on a $5 bet in early August.

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