Apr 8, 2019 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports
WILKES-BARRE, PA – (April 8, 2019) – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sunday, April 28th event at Mohegan Sun Pocono with Saquon Barkley has been cancelled.
Mohegan Sun Pocono’s full events & entertainment calendar can also be found at: MSP Entertainment
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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Mar 19, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Party on the Patio, Special Events
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 19, 2019) – Party on the Patio at Mohegan Sun Pocono is back and better than ever! Northeast Pennsylvania’s top spot for live entertainment is keeping the party going for two extra weeks by extending Party on the Patio from June 20th – August 29th. Every Thursday, guests can dance the night away with some of the most exciting tribute bands in the country, including 7800 Fahrenheit and A Proud Monkey – two bands who are proud natives of NEPA. Guests can also enjoy delicious food trucks and drink specials 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.
Featured bands for Party on the Patio are as follows:
6/20/19 7800 Fahrenheit, a tribute to Bon Jovi
6/27/19 Parrot Beach, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett
7/4/19 Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
7/11/19 Dean Ford & Beautiful Ones, a tribute to Prince
7/18/19 Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7/25/19 New York Bee Gees, a tribute to the Bee Gees
8/1/19 Crazy on You, a tribute to Heart
8/8/19 A Proud Monkey, a tribute to Dave Matthews Band
8/15/19 Tramps Like Us, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen
8/22/19 Draw the Line, a tribute to Aerosmith
8/29/19 Rubicon, a tribute to Journey
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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Mar 13, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Professional football superstar and 2019 Offensive Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley joins Mohegan Sun Pocono for a special moderated Q&A session with WNEP’s Jim Coles.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, March 24th
Noon – Wristband Distribution
3:00pm – Event begins
Keystone Grand Ballroom
IN DETAIL: On Sunday, March 24th get in the zone when Football Superstar and Offensive Rookie of the Year, Saquon Barkley stops by Mohegan Sun Pocono. At 3:00pm join the star athlete as he participates in a question and answer session moderated by WNEP’s Jim Coles.
Saquon Barkley thrilled football fans everywhere in his 2018-2019 rookie season, where he played all 16 games, scoring 15 touchdowns and running for 1,307 yards, while adding 721 yards receiving. These marks resulted in First-Team All-Pro honors, a Pro-Bowl selection, as well as Rookie of the Year. Barkley’s collegiate career was played at Penn State University where in three seasons (2015 – 2017) in the Big Ten, he amassed more than 5,000 total yards from scrimmage while scoring 51 times.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is wristband-only. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed at the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Noon. Guests may not form a line before 11:00am on the day of the event.
*All media requests to attend must be approved in advance. Please reach out to Charisse Huff at [email protected]
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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Feb 20, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Reality Check, Special Events
WHAT: Dancing with the Stars fan favorites Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy join Mohegan Sun Pocono for a special Reality Check event!
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, March 29th in the Keystone Grand Ballroom
6:00pm – Wristband distribution begins
8:00pm – Live performance and Q&A
9:00pm – Meet & Greet
IN DETAIL: See the power of love through dance when Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Reality Check presents newly-engaged pro dancers Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy on March 29th starting at 8:00pm. See a stunning performance with these Dancing with the Stars champions along with a moderated Q&A and autograph session in The Keystone Grand Ballroom.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is wristband-only. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed at the signing location at 6:00pm. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event or one personal memorabilia per person. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos. There will be no personal photos.
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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Feb 13, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Special Events
WILKES-BARRE, PA (February 13, 2019) – It’s St. Patrick’s Day at Mohegan Sun Pocono and Molly O’Sheas is the home base for all things green and gold. The Irish Pub & Eatery is offering specials and live entertainment from Friday, March 15th to Sunday, March 17th.
Food specials feature a variety of Irish-inspired classics:
- Drunken Beef Fries – whiskey-braised beef topped with waffle fries and slathered in sharp cheese sauce
- Smashed Red Bliss Potato Dippers – whole red bliss potatoes smashed and fried to perfection with a duo of dipping sauces
- Corned Beef and Rumbledethumps – chunked corned beef served with a casserole of potato, onion, and cabbage, topped with melted cheese accompanies with grain mustard
- Guinness Fish and Chips – Guinness-battered fried fish served with waffle fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce
Molly O’Sheas is also welcoming the return of the Reuben Challenge. Order a 4lb Reuben (valued at $29.99) and if it’s eaten in 60 minutes or less, the Reuben is free. Those who complete the challenge also receive a free t-shirt.
Pair the festive food specials with St. Paddy’s inspired drinks:
- Black Magic – Power’s Gold Label Whiskey, grenadine, lime juice, muddled blackberries, topped with Guinness
- Irish Eyes – Slane Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, and cream, garnished with a cherry
- Luck of the Irish – Bailey’s Irish Crème, Kahlua, Frangelico, and almond milk
- Bloody Molly – Bloody Mary topped with Guinness and garnished with bacon (available Saturday and Sunday, Noon – 4:00pm)
Molly O’Sheas’ regular drink specials are another way to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend. On Friday, guests can enjoy happy hour with 1/2 off draft beer from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. From 7:00pm – Midnight, Guinness drafts are only $3.00. Saturday from Noon – 7:00pm, bottles of Coors Light are $2.50 and happy hour starts at 7:00pm with 1/2 off all drinks. All day Sunday, celebrate with $8.00 Miller Lite Pitchers.
It wouldn’t be a celebration at Molly O’Sheas without live entertainment! Mama’s Black Sheep kick off the holiday weekend with a performance from 9:00pm – Midnight. On Saturday, Chasing Ashlee Duo performs from 9:00pm – Midnight. Sunday’s celebration wraps up with a live DJ and karaoke from 8:00pm – 11:00pm.
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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Dec 27, 2018 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
WILKES-BARRE, PA (December 27, 2018) – Molly O’Sheas’ first anniversary at Mohegan Sun Poconois filled cash prizes, live music, a Reuben challenge and more! Guests will have the chance to celebrate with Molly O’Sheas throughout the month of January.
For starters – $1,000.00 in cash is up for grabs for a lucky guest. All guests have to do is purchase a minimum of $10.00 from Molly O’Sheas food & drink menu between January 1st and 27th. The receipt that is given to guests after this purchase will have information on how to enter the contest. The drawing is January 27th at 6:00pm, and if the first place winner is present at the drawing their cash prize increases to $2,500! Other prizes include memorabilia packages, dinner for a year and a Molly O’Sheas t-shirt.
Molly O’Sheas is hosting an Irish Whiskey Parings Event on Thursday, January 24th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Guests will enjoy five delicious high-end whiskey and appetizer pairings, along with flatbreads, various cheeses, carved Italian meats and grilled vegetables. Live music by Dustin Douglas starts at 9:00pm. Tickets are $39.00 and available for purchase at Molly O’Sheas.
Guests can put their appetite to the test with Molly’s Monster Reuben Challenge on Friday, January 25th. Contestants will attempt to eat a 4lb Reuben (valued at $29.99). Those who finish the Reuben get it for free, along with a free Molly O’Sheas t-shirt. Aside from the challenge, $3.00 Guinness Drafts will be served from 7:00pm – Midnight. Guests have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Guinness glass engraved with a name from 9:00pm – 11:00pm while supplies last. Acoustic karaoke hosted by Jon Hollywood starts at 9:00pm.
On Saturday January 26th, enjoy Jameson “5 Ways for $5 Special” all day long. This special features five Jameson-based shots: Chilled & Straight, Jameson Grand Slam Shot, Jameson & Ginger, Jameson on the Rocks, and The Pickle Back. Meet the Jameson Girls from 9:00pm – 11:00pm and sing with the Karaoke DJ from 9:00pm – Midnight.
Free anniversary cupcakes will be served all day with the purchase of an entrée on Sunday, January 27th.
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.
