Casino areas are so big that navigating through them can be disorienting (although there are plenty of staff around to give directions).
"But you said to meet back in 'Spring,' not 'Winter,'" my husband once caviled after we searched high and low for him. Ultimately, we were reunited -- and he had a bit more cash in his pocket than when we arrived.
Budget-sensitive blackjack players and beginners have an entire pit where the minimum bet is $5 per hand. Feeling luckier or more flush? Tables for $15, $25, and $50 also beckon.
Note that the minimum age for gambling in the state is 21 and the casino has both smoking and non-smoking areas.
Performances at Mohegan Sun
During weekends, holidays, and the summer months, Mohegan Sun draws well-known entertainers to perform in its 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. Most who hit the stage are of the vintage that appeals to baby boomers. On our visit, upcoming acts included Carole King and James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Ringo Starr, Michael Buble, and Reba McEntire.
