Jan 28, 2019 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, MGE
WILKES-BARRE, PA (January 28, 2019) – Mohegan Sun Pocono has signed a 
strategic partnership with Kindred Group (previously Unibet Group), for online and offline sports betting and online gaming in Pennsylvania. Kindred will offer customers an online sportsbook and casino experience under the Unibet brand, as well as a Unibet sports betting lounge at Mohegan Sun Pocono. The initial phase of the strategic partnership covers five years with the possibility to extend the collaboration for two additional five-year terms.
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun Pocono offers guests an integrated entertainment experience from hotel, food and shopping to gaming and live performances. Combining Mohegan Sun Pocono’s full destination offering with Kindred’s digital customer experience and data analysis capacity, will create a unique and strong offering in Pennsylvania.
“We’ve aligned with one of the best online casino and sport book operators in online regulated markets which will allow us to offer best in class experience to our existing customers as well as attracting new ones,” said Aviram Alroy, VP Interactive Gaming at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Introduction of the Kindred offering to the market is a great positive for Mohegan Sun as well as the state of Pennsylvania.”
“We are excited and proud to extend our US footprint into one of the largest US states to regulate both online sports betting and casino. Finding a strong partner who shares Kindred’s dedication to customer experience and values has been critical, and I am delighted that we have found just that in Mohegan Sun Pocono. I am confident that Kindred and Mohegan Sun Pocono will offer customers in Pennsylvania a truly great online sports betting and casino experience,” said Manuel Stan, SVP Kindred US.
Pennsylvania will be the second state that Kindred Group has entered, following its entrance in New Jersey. The partnership with Mohegan Sun Pocono, following regulatory approval, is part of Kindred’s process to secure regulatory approval in Pennsylvania.
Kindred Group will continue to invest in growing its US operations where market conditions support a sustainable business model.
About Kindred Group: Kindred Group is one of the world’s leading online gambling operators with business across Europe and Australia, offering over 24 million customers across 11 brands a great form of entertainment in a safe, fair and sustainable environment. The company, which employs about 1,400 people, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap and is a founding member of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and founding member of ESSA (sports betting integrity). Kindred Group is audited and certified by eCOGRA for compliance with the 2014 EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection and Responsible Gambling (2014/478/EU). Read more on www.kindredgroup.com.
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.
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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Jun 7, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Uncategorized
Inside the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, August 17th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 7, 2018) – It’s been ages since true British invasion royalty has performed live in the Wyoming Valley, until now! Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will perform live at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday August 17th, at 7:30pm. Complete your bucket list and experience Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone live in concert.
Tickets are $54.50, $49.50, $39.50 and $34.50 and go on sale Friday, June 8th at 10:00am through ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000. Tickets can also be purchased at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Box Office located at the Player’s Club in the casino.
Peter Noone has long been revered by millions for his superb lead vocals fronting one of England’s premier groups, Herman’s Hermits. The fresh-faced and velvet voiced Noone became one of the world’s top teen idols sharing the rarefied air with the likes of The Beatles, Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones. Highly regarded as the standard bearer of British pop rock, Noone and his band erupted on the rock music scene in 1964 and rode high atop the first wave of the British Invasion scoring hit-after-timeless-hit.
Noone brings his hit – laden catalog to Mohegan Sun Pocono which includes: “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “There’s a Kind of Hush (All Over the World),” “I’m Henry the VIII I Am,” “I’m Into Something Good,” “Dandy,” “Listen People,” “What a Wonderful World,” “Can’t You Feel My Heart Beat,” “No Milk today,” and “Silhouettes.”
The support act for this show will be the kings of bubble gum rock, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, best known for their smash 60’s radio hits “Simon Says” and “1, 2, 3 Red Light.”
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.
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.
Apr 12, 2018 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Uncategorized
$1,863.00 raised on Tuesday, April 10th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 12, 2018) – Mohegan Sun Pocono is thrilled to announce on Tuesday, April 10th, $1,863.00 was raised at Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day for the Brighter Journeys Foundation. Free Cone Day is a world – wide Ben & Jerry’s event and at Mohegan Sun Pocono Ben & Jerry’s scooped up free ice cream in a cup or cone of guests’ choice all day long! $1.00 minimum donations were made for the option to enjoy the free scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone.
Ice cream lovers raised $931.50, benefiting the Brighter Journeys Foundation. “Going the extra mile for children with special needs and their families” is their mission. “We are overjoyed by the community support in raising awareness and monetary donations for the Brighter Journeys Foundation, while enjoying a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s. I am pleased to share that $931.50 was raised, and Mohegan Sun Pocono has matched that number, bringing the total donation to $1,863.00 benefiting Brighter Journeys!” stated Erica Tessier, Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Vice President of Marketing.
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.
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.
