Yesterday Mah Baybeee gambled for the first time! Good Gawd when did I get this old? Although can I gush for a minute?… one of the slot maintenance gurus said my daughter and I look like sisters. Yes, I know part of his job is to make everyone joyful so they’ll dump more money in the slots, just hush.
We live within 45 minutes of both Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos and occasionally head up there for dinner and a vacuum suck of about $300. of our hard-earned cash because we never ever win anything there, ever. . I should point out that we aren’t much for gambling. It’s more of a once a year something-different thing to do. Anyway… I don’t know if it’s a sign of the times, but the place was half empy when we got there around 2:00pm and throughout the night there weren’t many “winning” bells and whistles going off. Lots of people staring at machines with blank faces, mechanically hitting the spin button or pulling the lever just for something different. I did a lot of people watching, and I noticed some folks actually have a pattern they follow… hit the button, pull the lever twice. (you have the option). Or, there’s a rythym to their button hitting or lever pulling. Either way, they are mesmerized.
We had a good time, celebrating my MIL’s birthday and her oldest grandchilds new gambling status. Burgers and steaks at Michael Jordan’s joint, slots for a few hours until fingers were pryed off slot levers. The kid came out the winner, up $83.
Here’s what Mohegan has to say about itself: A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun, created in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, is one of the world’s most amazing destinations with some of New England’s finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events. Boasting three world-class casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to the Kids Quest/Cyber Quest family entertainment facility, a luxurious day spa, convention center and meeting facility, a state-of-the-art Poker Room as well as three major entertainment venues with seating from 300 to 10,000. People from across the globe come to see live concerts with some of today’s top headliners, along with major sporting events including Mohegan Sun’s very own WNBA team, the Connecticut Sun.
Every turn leads to a new adventure with an indoor 55-foot waterfall, and electrifying water wall, the world’s largest and most spectacular indoor planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone that serves as the focal point of Casino of the Sky.
And it’s all that.
Karen- Imagine never winning! LOL..let's say you are in good company in Blogland. I'll bet most that are here that play never win either. We live within minutes of a big casino. I never go but my son does once in a while..and he ALWAYS wins. It is kind of scary because I think (if he went too often) it could become addictive.
How funny to see your daughter sitting there for the first time I bet! Hugs- Diana
Karen, we want to go there some day, but sounds like they have tightened the machines up, too. A lot of places don't have as many jackpots as they used, too. The place we used to have the most luck at is the Golden Moon and Silver Star casino in Philidelphia, Ms. Now we don't even jackpot there even though a lot of people were. Right now we have no extra to help stimulate the economy so we aren't going.
I don't think I've gambled since sometime in the 1980's. Just never took a hankerin' to it. The casino is pretty though.
DI
My hubbins and I got married in Vegas and the Wheel of Fortune is his FAV slot machine.
We took the kids with us when we got married and had a good ol' time. The kidletts still believe they can win money. 😉
i'm really surprised you were allowed to take all these pictures in the casino!! usually, they come and haul you away and take away your birthday and such.
i grew up gambling and love it, but never play the slots. i'm a blackjack girl. 🙂
I didn't take pictures near any of the tables… that's where you can get in to trouble.
The Chihuly sculpture reminds me of the one on the ceiling at the Belagio in Vegas… have you seen it? This is quite a stunner as well. We are also surrounded by casinos, although I have to admit not quite as swanky as yours!
Yes, you DO look like sisters! 🙂
What a great way to celebrate! Beautiful place; nothin' like that around here. 🙁
It sounds and looks like a fun place, I love the slots myself…maybe a little too much! ;-D
XO,
Jane
I was amused at how this post came right after the one titled "Lead me not unto temptation…" Glad you had fun!
I get the "something different" thing. I went to AC a few years ago, dropped a hundred in about 15 minutes and left.
Great place to people watch though. And a winner of 83 bucks? Can't beat that. Looks like a good day.
Although I live near the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods I have rarely gone there…it's a great place to people watch and they have some great restaurants and shows…but I just hate throwing my money away:)
Gorgeous sculpture!
Never took to gambling. My Dad has business in Vegas about four times a year and my mom always goes with him. They love it!! They see the shows, gamble. My Mom ALWAYS wins big! My Dad~never! He says he takes her to pay the bill with her win $$ 🙂
Congrats to your daughter on her win! Did she buy lunch-ha!
And, yep. You look like sistas!!!!!
xo, misha
How fun! I haven't been there in ages, but as a used to live in NY person it was a fun trip. I have some fond memories of that place! Can't believe you got away with actually taking pictures in there, though! Wow! :>