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2 unusual facts about Mohegan Sun


Native American gaming

The Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino is also located in Connecticut.

Orlando Miracle

The new owners moved the team to Uncasville, Connecticut and changed the nickname to the Sun (in reference to the tribe's Mohegan Sun casino.) The Connecticut Sun's new nickname and logo were reminiscent of another Florida-based WNBA franchise, the Miami Sol, which folded at the same time as the Miracle.



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