Mohegan Sun has secured the top position as the Best Casino for Slots in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
The resort also achieved second place in three other categories: Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, and Best Players Club for its Momentum rewards program.
Nominees for each category were chosen by a committee of experts, which included USA TODAY editors, contributors from 10Best.com, and journalists from Gannett’s networks across the country. Readers participated by voting online for four consecutive weeks, drawing in over 5 million monthly visitors via 10Best.com.
“In the last two years, Mohegan Sun has allocated $15 million to enhance its slot floor to guarantee the availability of the latest and most thrilling games in both the Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth,” stated Jeff Hamilton, the President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Receiving the accolade for Best Casino Slots from the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards reinforces our dedication to providing exceptional gaming experiences and outstanding service from our team.”
“We are also thrilled to be acknowledged as the runner-up in three other prestigious casino resort categories, a recognition that reflects the dedication and excellence of our more than 5,000 team members at Mohegan Sun.” he added.
This year has been particularly successful for the resort. In dining, Michael Jordan’s Steak House was awarded “Best Casino Fine Dining,” TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge received “Best Casino Casual Dining,” and Beauty & Essex was recognized as Connecticut’s “Best Immersive Dining Experience” by Yankee Magazine.
In entertainment, the resort’s 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena achieved the title of “Best Casino Performance Venue” in the Best of Connecticut 2025 awards and was featured in Yankee Magazine as one of the “10 Best Activities to Experience in Connecticut This Summer.”
These accolades are complemented by Mohegan Sun’s celebration of several major slot jackpots, including a remarkable $1.37 million win on Jumanji Next Level and a $412,607 win on Monopoly Cash Wheel. The resort has also unveiled its new Sky Slot Tournament Zone, featuring popular titles such as Wheel of Fortune and Cleopatra.