The Mohegan Sun Casino was first opened in 1996, and is located in the Uncasville village in Montville, Connecticut. It is now operated by the Mohegan tribe, though at one time it was managed by the Trading Cove Associates company. While the Mohegan Sun Casino is not as large as the world-champion Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, this casino is still formidable – in fact, the Mohegan Sun Casino is the second largest casino in the world.

The Size Of The Mohegan Sun Casino

The size of the Mohegan Sun Casino is massive indeed. In terms of gaming, the Mohegan Sun Casino holds 6,200 slot machines and 300 gaming tables with popular games such as Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Keno, Baccarat and Caribbean Stud Poker. There is over 300,000 square feet of gaming room alone, with 100,000 square feet for meeting rooms, and 130,000 square feet for retail shopping. There are three large entertainment venues, including the Cabaret Theater and the Wolf Den. The Race Book area of the Mohegan Sun Casino offers live horse and greyhound racing from all over the world for a different type of gambling sport.

Mohegan Sun Casino Hotels

The Mohegan Sun Casino Hotel, with its 34 story hotel tower, reach almost 500 feet, is one of the tallest buildings in the state. There is also much casino entertainment at the Mohegan Sun, within the hotel/resort. The hotel amenities include a world class spa, with 20,000 square feet of area, and a 3,000 square foot aerobic center. 22,000 more square feet is reserved for nightclubs and lounges, and the indoor swimming pool area measure 10,000 square feet. Even larger is the 17,500 square foot outdoor terrace for guests who love the calm, fresh atmosphere of outdoor Connecticut. Finally, there is the Taughannick Falls waterfall, an indoor waterfall standing an impressive 55 feet, and one rich in cultural significance.

Hotel Loding At The Mohegan Sun Casino In Connecticut

Lodging near Mohegan Sun Casino can be expensive – particularly if you reserve a room at the resort. Therefore looking up hotels near Mohegan Sun Casinos may be a better idea. Suggested Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino in Connecticut include the Comfort Suites Norwich, the Marriott Courtyard Norwich, The Spa At Norwich Inn and the Applewood Farms Inn near Mystic, CT. The Mohegan Sun Casino Resort is also one of a few casinos that can be arranged for casino transportation. Mohegan Sun, along with the Foxswoods Hotel can be part of a charter group trip, touring all of Connecticut's interesting nightlife.

More information on The Mohegan Sun Resort And Casino can be found at the Mohegan Sun Casino home page at Mohegan Sun (casino ct).com. While you're visiting the world's largest casino in the Foxwoods Casino, don't forget to visit the second largest casino in the world, courtesy of the Mohegan tribe.