Jul 7, 2021 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Party on the Patio
Popular tribute band, Almost Queen, will now take the stage on Friday, July 9th, due to inclement weather in the forecast for Thursday
WILKES-BARRE, PA – (July 7, 2021) – Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) will be moving this week’s Party on the Patio event to Friday, July 9th, due to inclement weather forecasted in the NEPA region for this Thursday. Mohegan Sun Pocono made this decision due to the overwhelming demand for the band Almost Queen, one of the most authentic and exhilarating Queen tribute bands. Doors will open at 6:30pm, with opener Dustin Douglas performing at 7:00pm, followed by Almost Queen at 8:00pm.
A portion of the food and beverage sales from this Party on the Patio event will go towards WNEP’s Joe Snedeker’s #GoJoe24 bike ride to support the kids and young adults of the St. Joes Center in Scranton, PA.
Party on the Patio will return to Thursday evenings next week, when The Great Escape (a Tribute to Journey) performs. Party on the Patio, as part of Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun Pocono, has no cover charge and features drink specials and local food trucks each week.
For more information and for the full POTP calendar, visit mohegansunpocono.com/poi/venues/party-on-the-patio.html
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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.
Jun 15, 2020 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, MGE, Travel & Leisure
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 15, 2020) – News that Luzerne County, PA will be entering the green phase was recently made and with that, Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) is excited to announce a public reopening at 10:00am on Monday, June 22nd. This reopening will include comprehensive safety and social distancing protocols, some of which include thermal temperature scans at all points of entry, protective mask requirements and limited guest capacity.
“Over the past few months Mohegan Sun Pocono has been laser-focused on preparing our property for a safe reopen and we’re really excited to welcome back both our valued guests and more of our incredible team members on June 22nd.” said Anthony Carlucci, President & General Manager of MSP. “With the guidance of industry experts, regulatory agencies, and in closely mirroring the comprehensive protocols put in place by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship property in Connecticut, we feel we are well-prepared for our doors to open and can’t wait to welcome guests to a clean, safe and fun environment.”
Mohegan Sun Pocono temporarily closed all casino and resort operations on the evening of Monday, March 16th, due to necessary precautions related to COVID-19. In the past few months, comprehensive safety protocols and technology have been implemented across MSP for the safety of all guests, team members and the surrounding community. All of these new safety features can be found at Mohegansunpocono.com as well, though key measures and information include:
- Non-invasive thermal cameras for both team member and guest entrances. (Any guest or team member that registers a temperature of 100.2 or higher will be rechecked, and if the reading is still high, they will be asked politely to return when they feel healthy and contact their healthcare provider)
- Protective face masks will be required for all team members and guests
- Various slot machines will be turned off and table game seating will be reduced to implement and promote social distancing
- Significant increases in hand sanitizer dispensers and disinfecting wipes will be present across all sections of MSP
- Highly frequent cleaning and disinfecting throughout all of Mohegan Sun Pocono will occur, including but not limited to all gaming positions, public seating areas and restrooms
- All restaurants and bars will have reduced seating to allow for physical distancing and VIP Lounges will have full service stations only
- Additional safety signage and floor decals have been installed throughout the property to promote and reinforce social distancing
- Plexiglass dividers at transactional locations have been installed
- All Mohegan Sun Pocono team members will take part in a COVID-19 training program upon returning for work
*For Mohegan Sun Pocono’s initial reopening, there will only be two guest entries: the main valet entrance and hotel valet entrance. The racing entrance will open in the near future.
Areas of Mohegan Sun Pocono that will remain closed for the initial reopening will include Valet Parking, Seasons Buffet, the Poker Room, pools and gyms.
The Hotel at Mohegan Sun Pocono will resume operations on Sunday, June 28th and will begin accepting reservations on Monday, June 22nd.
Additional information on safety measures and all other developments are available at mohegansunpocono.com/updates.
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1,900 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 16, 2020 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Meetings & Conventions
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 16, 2020) – Mohegan Sun Pocono will temporarily close all casino, and resort operations, effective at 8:00pm on Monday, March 16th. These actions come amid the necessary precautions due to COVID-19 and in close consultation with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) as well as local and state health authorities.
“In response to the rapidly developing situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) and our efforts to protect the health and safety of our valued guests and team members, Mohegan Sun Pocono is acting to comply with the direction of Governor Wolf’s office to promote social distancing and limit/prohibit mass gatherings and will temporarily close its doors beginning at 8:00pm on Monday, March 16, 2020”, said Anthony Carlucci, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “All activities are cancelled, including live racing, casino promotions and events.”
“The wellness of our guests and team members is our top priority. While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the property, Mohegan Sun Pocono is temporarily closing at the direction of the Governor’s office in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among large groups in the state of Pennsylvania. While we are temporarily closed we will be taking the opportunity to further deep clean our property. Du ring this temporary closure there will 24/7 security presence at Mohegan Sun Pocono.”
Mohegan Sun Pocono will continue to stay connected with state and federal health officials to monitor this evolving situation to provide our guests and team members with regular updates about our anticipated reopening timeline.
Guests can continue to monitor mohegansunpocono.com/updates for developments.
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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 9, 2020 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
St. Patrick’s Day specials, Unibet Sportsbook specials & the March Bagness Cornhole Tournament all go down March 13th – March 22nd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 9, 2020) – The month of March at Mohegan Sun Pocono is filled with food, fun and Irish charm! Guests will have the chance to partake in St. Patrick’s Day specials at Molly O’Sheas, treat themselves food & drink specials at Unibet Sportsbook while catching the Men’s College Basketball Tournament, and let the beanbags fly at March Bagness – one of the largest NEPA Cornhole tournaments in Pennsylvania history with over $7,000 in payouts!
Molly O’Sheas is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with special menu items starting Friday, March 13th through Tuesday, March 17th. In addition to the delicious everyday menu, guests can devour Shepherd’s Pie, Drunken Beef Fries, and Bangers & Mash. Guests can also pair their favorite dish with Molly O’Sheas daily drink specials. On Friday March 13th, Guinness drafts are $3.00 from 7:00pm – Midnight. Saturday from Noon – 7:00pm, 20oz. SBC Goldencold Lager Drafts are $4.00. On Sunday and Monday, 20oz. Miller Drafts are $3.00 all day long. And on St. Patrick’s Day, Michelob Ultra Bottles are $3.00 from 7:00pm – Midnight. Regular happy hour specials are available from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Thursday & Friday, and 7:00pm – 9:00pm on Saturday. St. Patty’s entertainment at Molly O’Sheas includes Mama’s Black Sheep on Friday, March 13th, Ken Norton Duo on Saturday, March 14th and Group Therapy on Tuesday, March 17th.
Unibet Sportsbook is kicking off the Men’s College Basketball Tournament action with food and drink specials from Thursday, March 19th through Sunday, March 22nd. Fans can watch their favorite teams while enjoying extended food service hours courtesy of Molly O’Sheas on Thursday, March 19th and Sunday March 22nd. Food service will be available until 11:00pm, and featured items include Molly’s loaded nachos, cheese fries and Nathan’s famous footlong Texas weiner. The bar inside Unibet Sportsbook will open early at 11:00am each day, offering $3.00 Yuengling cans from 11:30am – Midnight.
Fans can also catch the Men’s College Basketball Tournament at Molly O’Sheas – with 10 new big screen TVs throughout the restaurant, every seat is the best seat in the house. Doors open early at 11:30am and drink specials include $3.00 Guinness drafts on Friday from 11:30am – Midnight, $4.00 20oz. SBC Goldencold Lager drafts on Saturday from 11:30am – 7:00pm and $3.00 20oz. Miller Lite Drafts on Sunday from 11:30am – Midnight.
The March Bagness Cornhole Tournament brings over $7,000 in guaranteed payouts to the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 21st. With four different divisions for advanced, competitive and social players, any skill level can play and win – from beginners to the most experienced. For more information and registration details, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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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Nov 14, 2019 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Star of NBC’s Community to perform in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, February 22nd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 14, 2019) – On Saturday, February 22nd, get ready to laugh out loud with one of the most sought-after comedians and actors in the industry, Joel McHale. Beginning at 8:00pm in the Keystone Grand Ballroom, Joel will delight and entertain the audience with his legendary humor. This is a show guests won’t want to miss.
Tickets start at $25.00 and on sale Friday, November 15th through ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club, subject to availability. Guests who purchase their tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will receive one voucher per ticket for $10.00 in Free Slot Play, valid on Saturday, February 22nd.
Joel McHale was most recently seen in The Happytime Murders as well as Netflix’s A Futile & Stupid Gesture opposite Will Forte, in which he played Chevy Chase, his former Community co-star. McHale also recently hosted The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale on Netflix, a half-hour topical series that took a sharp, absurdist look at Pop culture and news from across the globe. In 2015, McHale wrapped the 12th and final season of E! Network’s The Soup, in which he satirized Pop culture and current events. He is best known for his starring role on the hit comedy series Community, which ended its sixth season on Yahoo! after five seasons on NBC.
In fall of 2016, McHale released his first book through Putnam Penguin, Thanks for the Money: How to Use My Life Story To Become The Best Joel McHale You Can Be, which is part memoir, part self-help guide.
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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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Nov 7, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Guests can dance their way into 2020 at the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Tuesday, December 31st
WHAT: Guests are invited to ring in the New Year with Mohegan Sun Pocono at our New Year’s Eve Ultimate Retro Dance Party on Tuesday, December 31st at the Keystone Grand Ballroom.
WHERE/WHEN: Tuesday, December 31
9:00pm – Midnight
Keystone Grand Ballroom
IN DETAIL:
Time marches forward, but Mohegan Sun Pocono is dancing back to the 70s, 80s and 90s for New Year’s Eve. At the Ultimate Retro Dance Party, guests can boogie on over to the dance floor at the Keystone Grand Ballroom until the clock strikes midnight, while enjoying drink specials, live entertainment and some nostalgic music videos. Plus, snap a picture of Prince or grab a selfie with Cher, Elton John or Freddie Mercury as a star-studded list of impersonators perform throughout the night.
The cover charge for this event is $10.00 and may be paid in advance at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club or via ticketmaster.com starting Friday, November 8th. Cover can also be paid at the door the night of the event. All guests must be 21+ to attend, valid photo identification is required for entry.
Prior to the New Year’s Eve festivities, guests can enjoy a decadent dish experience at Timbers Buffet for $49.99, featuring a special New Year’s Eve celebration menu that includes NY strip steaks, veal Oscar and a fresh seafood station with jumbo shrimp, oysters and crab claws. Plus, save room for our delicious mouthwatering desserts! A cash bar will also be available inside Timbers Buffet.
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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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