Mohegan Sun Adding Dates to Blackjack 101 Teaching Series

  • The Mohegan Sun added more dates for their Shuffle to Showdown: Casino 101 events, which teach guests how to play blackjack.
  • Blackjack instruction events take place on June 21, July 26, and Aug. 23 and tickets are $50 each.
  • The events end with a friendly blackjack tournament and even offer grand prizes.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Casino fans in the New England area can learn how to play blackjack at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The casino’s Showdown: Casino 101 is a great tool for novice players to learn blackjack or for more experienced players to refine their skills.

With such success on the casino event’s debut on May 31, the Mohegan Sun added three additional Showdown: Casino 101 events. Locals can brush up on their blackjack skills on Friday, June 21, as well as July 26 and Aug. 23.

“The atmosphere in novelle is perfect for a fun social event like Shuffle to Showdown, where guests 21 and over can sharpen their Blackjack skills while having fun, enjoying drink specials and playing for a shot at awesome grand prizes,” – said Chris Greaney, Director of Fine Dining for Mohegan Sun in a news release. “We had amazing feedback from guests from our first event on May 31st, and we can’t wait to share the experience with more guests over the summer.”

Is It Worth It To Learn Blackjack At The Mohegan Sun?

The whole idea of the Showdown: Casino 101 is a fun way to learn how to play blackjack with your friends or strangers in a social setting. For new players, it’s a good opportunity to learn when to hit or stand, double down, and more blackjack strategies.

Players who already know the basic systems and strategies for blackjack are better off saving the $50 and playing for free online with Bovada and other internationally-licensed online casinos. These casinos offer real money online blackjack, but there’s also the option to practice for free before making a Connecticut blackjack deposit.