Jun 6, 2019 | Breaking News, Employment, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Giveaways, food & drink specials, live entertainment and more start Monday, June 17th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 6, 2019) –Mohegan Sun Pocono is cooking up a summer to remember with the return of Hot Summer Fun. From Monday, June 17th to Sunday, September 1st, Momentum members can enjoy giveaways where they can win Free Slot Play, cash prizes, a brand new summer toy and more. Other Hot Summer Fun celebrations include food and drink specials across property, the Food Truck Festival, an outdoor concert featuring Kool & The Gang and Morris Day & the Time and live entertainment courtesy of the ever-popular Party on the Patio.
TOYS OF SUMMER GIVEAWAY
Starting Monday, June 17th, Momentum members can enter to win an outdoor toy of their choice, courtesy of Two Jacks Cycle and Powersports. With one contest entry for every Status Point earned, Momentum members have the chance to win either a Sea-Doo Spark Trixx, a CAN-AM Outlander X MR 1000R, a Mahindra Roxor or a CAN-AM RYKER. Momentum members will receive 5X entries on Mondays and 10X entries on Saturdays. The winner is announced on Saturday, August 31st.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAYS OF THE WEEK
Momentum members can win big or score some sweet deals every day of the week during Hot Summer Fun!
On Maximum Mondays, Momentum members will receive 5X entries into the Toys of Summer Giveaway while playing slot machines or table games, where one lucky guest will walk away with an outdoor toy of their choice. Maximum Mondays take place from June 17th – August 26th.
Two for Tuesdays doubles Momentum dollars earned while playing slot machines or table games. Tuesdays also feature specials that are “2 Good 2 Resist”. From June 18th – August 27th, stop by Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar between 7:00am and Noon to receive a small Starbucks coffee for $2.00, or pick two pastries for $6.00. At Electric City Roasting Company, mix and match two candy bars, cookies, muffins or small coffees for $5.00 between 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Slice’d has lunch covered, offering Momentum members the choice of two salads, pastas and hoagies for $13.99 from 11:30am – 3:00pm. Last but not least, Molly O’Sheas offers guests the chance to “double up the beef” on all burgers and sandwiches for just $5.00 from 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Plus, step up to the challenge and try the Molly’s 2lb Reuben for just $18.99.
Free Tee Wednesdays offers free t-shirts all summer long. Every Wednesday from June 19th – August 28th, Momentum members can print a voucher at any Promotional Kiosk starting at 4:00pm and redeem the voucher for a t-shirt at the Promotions booth from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. A new t-shirt color is offered every week! T-shirts limited to the first 500 Momentum members to print the voucher, valid ID is required.
During Rockin’ Thursdays, wear any Mohegan Sun Pocono apparel and receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play. Anyone wearing a limited edition 2019 Hot Summer Fun t-shirt receives $20.00 in Free Slot Play. Momentum members can claim Free Slot Play at the Player’s Club from 8:00am – Midnight, limit once per person, per week. Rockin’ Thursdays take place from June 20th – August 29th.
Rockin’ Thursdays also marks the return of Party on the Patio, hosted by 105 The River. Northeast Pennsylvania’s top spot for live entertainment features some favorite tribute bands, including NEPA natives 7800 Fahrenheit and A Proud Monkey. The biggest free party of the summer also includes some delicious food truck bites and drink specials at the outdoor entertainment venue overlooking the race track amid a beautiful mountain landscape all summer long. Doors open for Party on the Patio at 6:30pm and the bands start at 7:30pm. All attendees must be 21 and over. For a full Party on the Patio entertainment lineup, visit the Mohegan Sun Pocono website.
Kick-start the weekend with Made In The Shade Fridays and the Fifty Shades of Summer Giveaway! Beginning June 21st through August 30th, every 30 minutes from 5:00pm – 10:00pm, five Momentum members will be randomly selected to try their luck on a giant digital game board to win a share of $250,000 in prizes. Prizes range from $200 in Free Slot Play to up to a weekly guaranteed $5,000 cash prize. The 50 Momentum members that reveal a pair of Ray-Ban® sunglasses on the game board will be finalists for the $50,000 Grand Prize drawing on Friday, August 30th.
Summer Fun Saturdays Momentum members can receive 10X entries into the Toys of Summer Giveaway, where one lucky guest will walk away with an extreme off-road toy of their choice. Summer Fun Saturdays take place from June 22nd – August 31st.
On Saturday, August 31st, Mohegan Sun Pocono celebrates Labor Day weekend with some exciting giveaways. From 6:00pm – 9:30pm, five Momentum members will be selected every 30 minutes to win $500 in Free Slot Play. The Grand Prize Drawing will take place at 10:00pm, and one lucky winner will receive their choice of an extreme off-road summer toy, valued up to $25,000, from Two Jacks Cycle and Powersports, while five other winners will also win $1,000 cash. Hourly entry activation for these giveaways starts at 5:00pm on August 31st by using a Momentum card at any slot machine or table game. Winners have 30 minutes to report to the Promotions booth to claim their prize.
The Momentum member with the highest score all summer long will win a trip to Las Vegas and compete in the TournEvent of Champions’ Million Dollar Event on October 16, 2019.
HOT SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT
Hot Summer Fun brings the best variety of summer entertainment for everyone!
The Spirit of the America Wall is a one-of-a-kind traveling memorial, taking guests on a journey through 230 years of American history and heroism while honoring the brave men and women who have fought for America’s freedom. This free event takes place July 3rd through July 7th from 10:00am – 6:00pm in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. For more information about the exhibit, please visit spiritofamericastory.com.
The Food Truck Festival is bringing the top food truck cuisine in NEPA to Mohegan Sun Pocono’s outdoor entertainment venue on Sunday, August 25th from Noon to 5:00pm. This free event is perfect for families, and also features live bands and a crowd favorite, NEPA Cornhole walk-up tournaments.
Legendary Funk band Kool & The Gang stops by Mohegan Sun Pocono for an outdoor concert on Friday, August 23rd. Kool & the Gang will be joined by Morris Day & the Time. Doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. General Admission tickets are $35.00, and are on sale Friday, June 7th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club. Guests who purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will also receive one voucher for $10.00 in Free Slot Play per ticket, valid on Friday, August 23rd. Free Slot Play offer is redeemable by guests ages 21 and over. A Momentum account and purchased ticket is required at the time of redemption for Free Slot Play. This offer is not valid for tickets purchased via ticketmaster.com or by phone. The concert is general admission, standing room, with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA sections will be available for those who need wheelchair or other handicap accessibility. Kool & The Gang has influenced the music of three generations with iconic songs like “Celebration”, “Cherish”, “Jungle Boogie” and more. During a career that spans over 40 years, Kool & The Gang has become of the most sampled bands of all time, all while earning two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top 10 R&B hits, nine Top 10 Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums. Morris Day played an essential role in the development of the Twin City dance/club sound of the 1980s. Day’s involvement with the late musical icon Prince traces back to 1980 when his composition “Partyup,” originally recorded when he was a member of the Enterprise, was covered on Prince’s Dirty Mind album. A founding member of Prince’s band, The Time, Morris Day remained with the group until he launched his solo career in 1984.
For more information on Hot Summer Fun and other events at Mohegan Sun Pocono, please visit our website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including over 80 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 3, 2019 | Employment, General News
WILKES-BARRE, PA (January 3, 2019) – Mohegan Sun Pocono is excited to 
announce that David Parfrey has been named Vice President of Marketing. Parfrey is a day-one team member of Mohegan Sun Pocono, which opened in November of 2006. He also worked for previous ownership, Pocono Downs racetrack, since 2000.
“David has been an integral part of the Mohegan Sun Pocono family for many years as well as being a great leader & voice of expertise within our financial division,” said Anthony Carlucci, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “This promotion is well deserved and we’re excited to see his career advance to the senior leadership level within marketing for our premier gaming & entertainment destination here in Pennsylvania.”
A graduate of Penn State University with a focus in Accounting, Parfrey’s career took root at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the mid-2000s where he excelled in financial work for the company, which led to a promotion to Director of Finance in 2009; a position he held until 2017. From there, Parfrey’s role & responsibilities progressed further, as he was named Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in July 2017. Parfrey led the Marketing Analytics team in this role along with advising senior management on operational trends, maintaining financial budgeting and overseeing financial modeling projects associated with capital investment opportunities. As the new VP of Marketing, Parfrey will oversee all consumer and casino communications at Mohegan Sun Pocono, including entertainment, promotions, special events and more.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Aug 13, 2018 | Culture & History, Employment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News
Wilkes-Barre, PA (August 13, 2018) – Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) is excited to 
announce the naming of Gary DeWitt Jr. as Assistant General Manager. DeWitt Jr. has been a consultant for Mohegan Sun Pocono over the course of the past year, and prior to that, played an instrumental role in the spring 2017 opening of ilani, a Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) partnership with the Cowlitz tribe of southwest Washington. He now joins the executive team at MSP with major focuses in both gaming and non-gaming areas.
Gary DeWitt Jr.’s career in the gaming & hospitality industry spans more than 25 years with senior level roles at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Argosy Casino and hotel in Riverside, Missouri and Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway in Dayton, Ohio where he held the position of Vice President & General Manager. In his elevated position as Assistant General Manager, DeWitt Jr. will focused largely on the casino, hotel, security and facilities departments, with an emphasis on delivering exemplary service, both internally as well as to Mohegan Sun Pocono guests.
“We are very excited to have an individual of Gary’s caliber joining our executive team and organization. Gary fits our culture perfectly, and his experience, leadership & wide-ranging skills throughout his career and time with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, will serve as major assets as Mohegan Sun Pocono works towards the future.” – Anthony Carlucci, CEO & President of Mohegan Sun Pocono.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO: Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Feb 20, 2018 | Breaking News, Employment, General News, Uncategorized
WILKES – BARRE, PA (February 20, 2018) – Puerto Rico native Kenneth J. Fernandez has been named Vice President of Human Resources for Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP). Having last served at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in Puerto Rico, Fernandez brings along a wealth of experience, knowledge & skills in the casino & resort industry to MSP.
“Kenneth Fernandez is a true professional, with a very impressive background, having various fields of expertise, which in addition to Human Resources, expand into Employee Relations, Business Development, Recruitment, Talent Management, Capital Improvement, Customer Service, Finance, and Advanced Leadership, many of which will be utilized greatly at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Needless to say, we’re thrilled to have him joining our Executive Team.” said Mohegan Sun Pocono President and CEO, Anthony Carlucci.
Kenneth J. Fernandez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management-Human Resources from the Inter American University in Puerto Rico and has additional studies in finance, human resources, labor relations and advanced leadership from the well-known educational institutions; Harvard University Business School and University of Michigan Business School. He joins Mohegan Sun Pocono with over 30 years of business and HR experience.
After joining The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino in Puerto Rico in 1997, Fernandez was named Regional Director of Human Resources for McDonald’s Corporation (Puerto Rico & Caribbean) in 2000.
Fernandez’s career remained upward from there, when in 2004 he was named Human Resources Director for the U.S. multi-national medical devices corporation; Stryker Instruments in Puerto Rico, eventually becoming in 2005 the Director/Plant Manager for the manufacturing facility. In 2013, he returned to the hospitality industry and became the Director of Human Resources for the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. A position he held until joining Mohegan Sun Pocono, one of the largest & foremost casino & entertainment destinations in Pennsylvania, which currently consists of over 1,500 team members.
Fernandez’s professional awards include; “HR Best New Talent” (Marriott International CALA Region), being named to Latin America’s Who’s Who in Latin America Professionals & Executives, Site Excellence Award (Stryker Corporation), Ray Kroc Golden Hat Award (McDonald’s Corporation Caribbean Region) and “Leader of the Quarter” (The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino).
Fernandez is also the father of two daughters and his leisure time takes him to the golf course and practicing kitesurfing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Nov 21, 2017 | Breaking News, Employment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 21, 2017) – With more than two decades in the casino industry, most recently as Vice President of Finance at Hollywood Casino in Baton rouge, LA, Bradford Cobb joins the executive team at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as the new Chief Financial Officer. Pending final Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval, as CFO at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Cobb will oversee all of the financial accounting, regulatory compliance, labor & productivity departments, budgets & analysis, among much more.
“We’re thrilled to have Brad join our team at Mohegan Sun Pocono. He has a great deal of experience, leadership and talent shown throughout numerous high level roles in the casino and resort industry. We’re extremely happy to have him on board and can’t wait to start working together” said Mohegan Sun Pocono President and CEO, Anthony Carlucci
Bradford Cobb started his career as an accountant for a Las Vegas based casino & hotel in the mid-90s and his career has taken him to Biloxi, MS, where he was named Casino Assistant Controller, and Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge, LA, where he was a first hired as Financial Controller, and later elevated to VP of Finance in 2011. Throughout his career, Cobb has administered and successfully executed various projects involved with player rating systems and developing management teams.
He now joins one of the leading gaming, entertainment and dining destinations in Pennsylvania at Mohegan Sun Pocono, who recently named Erica Tessier as Vice President of Marketing.
Cobb is a graduate of Bryant College in North Smithfield, Rhode Island where he studied managerial accounting.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Oct 11, 2017 | Breaking News, Employment, General News
WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 11, 2017) – Mohegan Sun Pocono is pleased to announce Erica Tessier as the new Vice President of Marketing. A seasoned casino veteran specializing in casino promotions and rewards programs, at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Erica is now responsible for overseeing marketing strategy and execution for all consumer and casino communications at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
“The level of experience that Erica brings to Mohegan Sun Pocono is priceless,” says Tony Carlucci, President and General Manager, Mohegan Sun Pocono. “She has played an integral role in the success of casino marketing in Connecticut and we are excited to have her bring her insights to our employees and guests.”
Erica comes to Mohegan Sun Pocono with twenty – five years of vast experience in the casino marketing industry and is a day one employee of Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Her career with Mohegan Sun includes management positions in departments including VIP Services, Casino Marketing and Consumer Promotions.
In her most recent role as Director of Consumer Promotions and Player’s Club, Erica oversaw the creation, development and execution of various casino events and programs. She is familiar with Mohegan Sun Pocono product and market. As a knowledgeable and valued member of the Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment team, she was called on to assist with the introduction of Momentum at Mohegan Sun Pocono, and has been a source of reference for the Mohegan Sun Pocono marketing team over the years.
Erica appears in the new Mohegan Sun digital TV series, Back of House, which launched in recent weeks. In it, she shares some of the behind-the-scenes activity that takes place in casino promotions at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Visit backofhouse.tv to watch Erica in action in two of the six episodes: Episode 2. GAME FACE and Episode 5. HOT SUMMER FUN.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
