Jan 10, 2019 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
WILKES-BARRE, PA (January 10, 2019) – Strictly Slots Magazine, America’s most popular gaming magazine, recently released their 2018 Best of Slots awards issue, and Mohegan Sun Pocono topped the list for “Best 50-cent Slots”, “Best $5+ Slots”, “Best High-end Slot Area”, and “Best Slot Club Promotions” for the state of Pennsylvania. Mohegan Sun Pocono was also ranked #2 for the “Best Overall Casino”, “Best Progressive Slots”, and “Best Players Club Lounge”. Readers were asked to choose their favorite casinos from across the country, identifying properties that offer players the best and most enjoyable slot experience.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Strictly Slots Magazine for our efforts to provide one of the best gaming experiences in Pennsylvania,” said Anthony Carlucci, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “We look forward to continuing to provide an award-winning experience for our guests with innovative enhancements to the gaming floor and exciting promotions for Momentum members.”
According to Strictly Slots Magazine, since the legalization of gaming in 2006, Pennsylvania has become one of the nation’s biggest, busiest, most successful casino states. Mohegan Sun Pocono features over 2,300 slot machines including the latest tecnology in denominations from 1 cent to $100. With an 82,000 square-foot gaming floor that includes a luxurious high-limit slot room and private player’s lounge, Mohegan Sun Pocono has grown into one of the biggest gaming destinations in the region.
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 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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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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May 8, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Holiday, Special Events, Uncategorized
Meet Gianni Russo plus enjoy new promotions, Friday, May 11th to Sunday, May 13th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 8, 2018) – Kick off Mother’s Day weekend and spend time with Hollywood actor and legendary singer Gianni Russo, check out the new hot spot, Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar and play Among The Stars or the Mother’s Day giveaway.
On Friday, May 11th beginning at 9:00am the first 100 Momentum members will receive four FREE spins on our newest slots – The Godfather! Plus, meet Hollywood actor and legendary singer Gianni Russo.
Play for your chance to go on a star-studded adventure with the Among The Stars Giveaway! Beginning at 6:00am on Friday, May 11th, receive one entry for every Status Point earned while playing your favorite slots and table games until 8:59PM. Activate your entries starting at 8:00pm by using your Momentum card at any slot machine, table game or Promotional Kiosk. The grand prize drawing is at 9:00pm.
On Saturday, May 12th, sit back, sip and celebrate our newest hot spot Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar! Beginning at 7:00pm, indulge in an Italian Mojito with Don Corleone organic vodka, lime juice, club soda with simple syrup and basil until midnight or taste various small plates offered and enjoy a very special performance by the legendary Gianni Russo, beginning at 8:00pm.
Want to pamper someone special? On Sunday, May 13th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, use your Momentum card while playing your favorite slots and table games for you chance to win a $250.00 Spa Sapphire gift card at the Mother’s Day Giveaway! One winner will be chosen every 30 minutes.
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 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.
Mar 30, 2017 | Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Uncategorized
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 30, 2017) – Since the opening of Mohegan Sun Pocono in 2006, Mohegan Sun Pocono has grown into one of the biggest gaming and entertainment attractions in the region. This spring, MSP will be keeping the momentum going with new enhancements to the property including a redesign of the gaming floor, a remodel to Timbers Buffet and the addition of over 250 new slot machines and table games – such as the popular Fusion Hybrid games.
Mohegan Sun Pocono is currently home to a world-class gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, retail shops, restaurant and bars and the best live entertainment inside the Keystone Grand Ballroom and Wise Crackers Comedy. The new gaming floor design will provide guests with comfort and the convenience of easily navigating throughout the casino – slot banks are smaller with sleeker bases, aisles are wider and card readers as well as iView software have been upgraded. Plus, new carpet and Ultra-comfortable seats that allow free movement have been installed.
Blooming with new slot machines and table games, the beautiful gaming floor at Mohegan Sun Pocono most recently features the latest technology of Fusion Hybrid games. Guests may wager electronically on four different roulette wheels simultaneously, all at a $2.00 minimum bet. Each of the four roulette wheels are manned by an actual dealer who spins the ball. In the near future, the property will be adding $5.00 Minimum Bet Blackjack to the Electronic Table Game offerings. You can find these new games next to Timbers Buffet, as well as in the non-smoking Table Games section. Additionally, there are currently 100 new slot machines – bringing a total of 250 new slot machines by the end of the year.
Making improvements to Timbers Buffet, the experience and offerings will be upgraded and modernized for guests. There will be expanded Asian and Mexican stations, new pizza station offerings, additional brunch selections and an enhanced weekend night menu. The improved experience is rounded out with a renovated entrance, updated dessert station, a new carving station and increased heating elements for quality food – keeping buffet selections warmer longer.
For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
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.
Mar 15, 2017 | Gaming, General News
Sunday, April 23rd through Saturday, April 29th!
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 15, 2017) – Mohegan Sun Pocono welcomes spring with its annual NEPA Poker Open, a weeklong series capped off by the $550 Main Event on Saturday, April 29th! Bringing back the ultimate poker experience, the NEPA Poker Open will take place in the Mohegan Sun Pocono Poker Room and run from Sunday, April 23rd to Saturday, April 29th.
The NEPA Poker Open will feature an action-packed schedule of tournaments, professional players, high quality staff and big prizes. This will be an unforgettable live poker experience!
Key Dates – The NEPA Poker Open events will be as follows:
Sunday, April 23rd:
11:00am – Event One: $340 Black Chip Bounty, Buy-in $340.00
7:00pm – Event Two: $75 NL Hold Em Re-Entry, Buy-in $75.00
Monday, April 24th:
11:00am – Event Three: $125 NL Hold Em Bounty, Buy-in $125.00
7:00pm – Event Four: $75 NL Hold Em Re-Entry, Buy-in $75.00
Tuesday, April 25th:
11:00am – Event Five: $175 Green Chip Bounty, Buy-in $175.00
7:00pm – Event Six: $75 NL Hold Em Re-Entry, Buy-in $75.00
Wednesday, April 26th:
11:00am – Stage 1 Satellite (1 in 5 win a seat to Stage 2), Buy-in $18.00
1:00pm – Stage 2 Satellite (1 in 10 win a seat to Main Event), Buy-in $65.00
5:00pm – Stage 1 Satellite (1 in 5 win a seat to Stage 2), Buy-in $18.00
7:00pm – Stage 2 Satellite (1 in 10 win a seat to Main Event), Buy-in $65.00
Thursday, April 27th:
11:00am – Event Seven: $175 NL Hold Em Re-Entry, Buy-in $175.00
7:00pm – Event Eight: $75 NL Hold Em Re-Entry, Buy-in $75.00
Friday, April 28th:
11:00am – Event Nine: $125 NL Hold Em / Pot Limit Omaha, Buy-in $125.00
5:00pm – Stage 1 Satellite (1 in 5 win a seat to Stage 2), Buy-in $18.00
7:00pm – Stage 2 Satellite (1 in 10 win a seat to Main Event), Buy-in $65.00
Saturday, April 29th:
11:00am – Event Ten: $550 NEPA Open Main Event, Buy-in $550.00
7:00pm – Event Eleven: $125 NL Hold Em Bounty, Buy-in $125.00
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ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono is North East Pennsylvania’s premier Poker Room offering 18 tables with Daily Tournaments and a wide variety of cash games including: 1/2NL, 1/3 NL with No-Max Buy-In, 2/5 NL, 10/20 H.O.S.E., 4/8 Omaha 8/B with Kill, 2/4 Limit, and 1-5 7card stud. Other PGCB approved poker games will be spread on request. We now offer a Bad Beat Jackpot and a Tournament Bad Beat Jackpot. Quad 2’s must be beaten to qualify. We also pay out progressive jackpots on all made Royal Flushes.
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.
Jan 26, 2017 | Employment, Gaming, General News
WILKES-BARRE, PA (January 26, 2017) – Mohegan Sun Pocono is pleased to announce Mark Crescenzi as the new Player Development Executive. In this position, Mark will serve as a liaison between the casino and guests, offering a high level of service and assistance to valued guests. 
Additionally, Crescenzi will ensure Mohegan Sun Pocono offers guests a customized gaming experience to their specific interests and tastes. His longstanding experience will be extremely valuable in efforts to deliver superior customer service and build upon Mohegan Sun Pocono’s success.
Crescenzi comes to Mohegan Sun Pocono with eight years of casino industry experience in the Atlantic City market. His extensive understanding of casino operations within the casino industry combined with his exceptional leadership and guest service skills, make for a great addition to the Mohegan Sun Pocono team.
Crescenzi is a graduate from Stockton University where he studied Criminal Justice.
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.
