Player Wins $321K Betting On Kentucky Derby At Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, CT — A player won $321,500 on a $1 bet on the Kentucky Derby at Mohegan Sun on Saturday. The player bet a successful "Superfecta," correctly picking the first four finishers in a sequence.

Another player at Mohegan Sun’s Derby Day party placed 50 cents on a “Pick 5” bet and scored $247,215, according to a statement from Mohegan Sun. With this bet, you must select the winning horse for five consecutive races to win.

Rich Strike, who had 80-to-1 odds to win, took home the Kentucky Derby crown this past Saturday.

“We saw two of the biggest horse racing wins ever at Mohegan Sun on Saturday and we congratulate the two players that placed these incredible wagers,” Brad Bryant, general manager of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, said in a statement. “We also had numerous guests win big by picking the Kentucky Derby winner, Rich Strike. It was a thrilling day at the sportsbook, and we are excited to have many more like it.”

The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook celebrated its grand in March. The Sportsbook is open daily with extended hours on Friday and Saturday (8:00am – 1:00am). For more information, visit mohegansun.com