Mohegan Sun Advantage Play Guide
Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is the second pillar of the New England tribal casino market — 5,000+ machines, a full resort, and a Momentum Rewards program that extends to Mohegan Pennsylvania. Unlike Foxwoods (which runs an independent single-property program), Mohegan gives you two large floors on one card, making it the more versatile choice for AP players who travel between the Northeast corridor and New England.
Mohegan Sun Connecticut by the Numbers
- 5,000+ slot machines across Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky
- 275+ table games; large poker room
- Arena at Mohegan Sun — major entertainment venue with 10,000+ seat capacity
- Multiple hotel towers; Mohegan Sun spa; extensive dining
- Operated by the Mohegan Tribe — one of the most successful tribal gaming organizations in the US
- Momentum Rewards loyalty program — also valid at Mohegan Sun Pocono (PA)
Momentum Multi-Property Advantage: A Momentum Rewards card earned at Mohegan Sun Connecticut counts at Mohegan Sun Pocono, PA — 2.5 hours south near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. New England AP players building Momentum tier who also travel to NYC or Philadelphia can earn Momentum credits at Pocono without a Connecticut drive. This is the key AP advantage of Mohegan over Foxwoods.
Mohegan Sun Pocono (Pennsylvania)
Mohegan Sun Pocono serves the Northeast Pennsylvania and New York/New Jersey markets:
- 2,400+ machines; Momentum Rewards — same card as Connecticut
- Located in Plains Township, PA near Wilkes-Barre; 2.5 hours from NYC
- Full commercial casino under Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board; not tribal
- Competes with Wind Creek Bethlehem (Pennsylvania) and Parx Casino in the NE PA corridor
- Sign up at Pocono if you have not already — same Momentum account, but the enrollment at Pocono confirms your Momentum card is linked to both properties
Connecticut Two-Floor Survey Strategy
Mohegan Sun has two distinct casino floors connected by interior walkways:
- Casino of the Earth: Main gaming floor; traditional casino atmosphere; most of the machine inventory
- Casino of the Sky: Upper level gaming; often features premium machine banks; separate progressive networks from Earth floor
- Progressive displays are visible from walkways — note elevated meters while walking before sitting down
- Two floors means two surveys — allocate 20-30 minutes for a complete Mohegan Sun floor walk before play
Connecticut AP Circuit
- Mohegan Sun (Uncasville) — 5,000+ machines; Momentum Rewards; 12 miles from Foxwoods
- Foxwoods (Mashantucket) — 6,000+ machines; FoxRewards; 12 miles from Mohegan
- Combined one-day circuit: 11,000+ machines, two programs
- Add Bally's Twin River Lincoln (RI, 45 min east) for a third program on an overnight
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View Membership OptionsFrequently Asked Questions
What loyalty program does Mohegan Sun use?
Mohegan Sun uses Momentum Rewards, a loyalty program covering multiple Mohegan Tribe gaming properties. The key advantage over Foxwoods' independent FoxRewards: Momentum Rewards extends to Mohegan Sun Pocono (Pennsylvania), giving New England AP players a second large property on the same card. A single Momentum card earns at both Mohegan Sun Connecticut and Mohegan Sun Pocono — useful for players who travel between New England and the Philadelphia/Northeast Pennsylvania corridor.
How big is Mohegan Sun in Connecticut?
Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is one of the largest casino resorts in the United States. The complex includes two casino floors (Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky), 5,000+ slot machines, 275+ table games, a poker room, Arena at Mohegan Sun (a 10,000-seat entertainment venue), multiple hotel towers, 40+ dining outlets, and retail. By floor space, Mohegan Sun is among the top five US casinos. Combined with Foxwoods 12 miles away, the southeastern Connecticut tribal gaming cluster is the largest casino concentration in the Northeast.
What is Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania?
Mohegan Sun Pocono (also known as Mohegan Pennsylvania) is a commercial casino in Plains Township, PA near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton — about 2.5 hours from New York City and 2 hours from Philadelphia. It has 2,400+ machines and earns on the same Momentum Rewards card as Mohegan Sun Connecticut. For New York and Philadelphia AP players, Mohegan Pocono provides a second Momentum Rewards property accessible without the longer drive to Connecticut.
Is Mohegan Sun better than Foxwoods for AP play?
Both are exceptional AP destinations. Foxwoods has more machines (6,000+ vs 5,000+) but FoxRewards covers only the one Connecticut property. Mohegan Sun's Momentum Rewards adds Mohegan Pocono as a second earning property, giving it an edge for players who travel. For a same-day Connecticut circuit, Mohegan + Foxwoods covers 11,000+ machines across two independent programs — there is no reason to choose one over the other if you are visiting the area.
What should AP players do on a first visit to Mohegan Sun?
On a first Mohegan Sun visit: enroll in Momentum Rewards at the players club — your card will be valid at Mohegan Sun Pocono as well. New member free play is typically loaded on enrollment. Download the Mohegan Sun app for additional app-exclusive offers. Walk both casino floors (Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky) to survey progressive banks — the layout requires a deliberate survey before sitting down. With 5,000+ machines across two floors, a 30-minute walk-through before playing is worthwhile.
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