Pre-dinner cocktails - or afternoon pick-me-ups if the casino is draining your resources - can be had at a variety of bars, from contemporary chic to Irish pub style, and when heading for dinner there is everything from gourmet pizza, ethnic buffets, or fine dining. This welcoming attitude extends to the wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops that surround the casino floor. A VIP section separates the poker pros from the weekend warriors, but everyone is welcome here, and there is no reason to be intimidated. The casino floor of Mohegan Sun is everything you’d want it to be, whether you’re a casual slot player or a high roller. But although reminded of the history of this ancient ground, we soon learn that we are now in the heart of a luxury playland, where a roll of the dice can get the adrenaline flowing, and the pull of a lever can signal the jackpot. The futuristic exterior leads us into a circular lobby, whose earth-toned decorations and themes alert us that we are on Native American land. And until we call valet parking to retrieve our vehicle a day or a week later, there is no need to ever leave. Located next to a pristine glacial lake in the Connecticut countryside, it beckons us in. Mohegan Sun Resort, Casino and Hotel is an oasis.

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