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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Oct 11, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Halloween party in Keystone Grand Ballroom features live entertainment and over $5,000 in cash prizes
WHAT: Boo Bash is back by popular demand! On Saturday, October 26th, join Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Keystone Grand Ballroom for a Halloween celebration featuring live entertainment by DJae Mêlée and a costume contest offering over $5,000 in cash prizes.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 26th
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Keystone Grand Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Boo Bash is back and better than ever at Mohegan Sun Pocono! Join us in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, October 26th from 8:00pm – 11:00pm for some spooktacular festivities. DJae Mêlée will have guests dancing the night away and over $5,000 in cash prizes will go out to the guests who bring their Halloween A-game.
Costume Contest
Registration for the costume contest takes place right outside the Keystone Grand Ballroom from 8:00pm – 10:00pm. Prizes will be awarded for “scariest”, “sexiest”, “most casino”, and “most original” costumes. First place in each category takes home $500 cash, second place receives $250 and third place receives $150. Best overall costume wins $1,000! Plus, guests should be sure to dance by the DJ booth, as DJae Mêlée will pick his favorite costume of the night and the winner receives $500! All winners will be announced at 11:00pm.
Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to attend this event. Masks and full face paint are only allowed in the event space.
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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Sep 27, 2019 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Sports
Coming off the heels of its successful Sportsbook launch in New Jersey in September, UNIBET takes on its second U.S. market in Pennsylvania; UNIBET will continue to invest in growing its U.S. operations where market conditions support a sustainable business model
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 27, 2019) – Unibet, one of the largest online casino and sports gambling brands in the world, today announced the opening of its retail Sportsbook in partnership with Mohegan Sun Pocono marking the company’s official launch into Pennsylvania, its second U.S. market entry in just one month. Mohegan Sun Pocono’s full destination offering, combined with Unibet’s unbeatable, digital customer experience and data analysis capacity, will create a unique and strong offering in sports betting in the state. Earlier this month, Unibet celebrated the launch of its New Jersey Sportsbook and multi-year partnership with the New Jersey Devils.
The new 1,130-square-foot Unibet Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun Pocono will be open daily from 11 a.m. to Midnight, allowing fans to place their bets on their favorite teams and sporting events. The Unibet Sportsbook – located across from Molly O’Shea’s Irish Pub & Eatery (which will serve food in the lounge) and near the main entrance at Mohegan Sun Pocono – features a 28 foot-wide, high-definition video wall with three additional displays near the sportsbook tables for additional viewing, which is fully customizable allowing it to be transformed into two giant television screens or modified to accommodate up to 16 sporting events at once. The betting lounge also has six, state-of-the-art betting terminals; two teller booths; comfortable seating for up to 40 guests; and a full service bar. The new Unibet Sportsbook is creating 12-14 new jobs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, including tellers, food and beverage servers and floor supervisors.
“We are excited and proud to partner with Mohegan Sun Pocono to welcome patrons to our new Sportsbook and offer a great extension to our online product in one of the largest states to regulate both online sports betting and casino,” said Manuel Stan, Senior Vice President of Kindred Group, which owns Unibet. “We wanted a strong partner who shares our dedication to customer experience and values, and we know that together we will offer Pennsylvanians a truly unmatched in-house and soon-to-come online sports betting and casino experience.”
Betting offerings to start will include NFL, NCAA, NHL, NBA, PGA, professional tennis, boxing, UFC, rugby, NASCAR, MLS, Premier League Soccer, La Liga and Bundesliga. Types of bets will include straight bets, parlays, round robin, fixed odds, money lines, prop bets and in-play betting. Bets can be placed at a designated teller booth or at the sports betting terminals whereby players can search by sport and customize whatever bet they want. Powered by Kambi, a world-leading B2B provider of premium sports betting services, the Unibet Sportsbook offers the best sports betting and entertainment experience around.
“Working with Kindred on this project has been a thrill and to see this first major step come to fruition, with the launch of the state-of-the-art Unibet Sportsbook, is quite an accomplishment,” said Anthony Carlucci, President & CEO of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “This new gaming offering allows us to provide a much anticipated product to our guests, as well as open our doors to a broader audience – and we’re really excited about that opportunity and to officially celebrate at a grand opening on Saturday, October 5th.”
The partnership will be celebrated with a special ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the launch of the Unibet Sportsbook taking place in the lounge on Saturday, October 5th at 11:00am. Special guest and former Penn State Nittany Lion great, LaVar Arrington, will be on hand, as will a guest list of senior leadership, local dignitaries, project partners and officials from Mohegan Sun Pocono’s parent company Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.
Later this year, Unibet will also launch its Sportsbook and signature casino online, which will be available via Apple and Android mobile devices.
Note to Press
Journalists, photographers and broadcast professionals are welcome to attend the Ribbon Cutting opening event on October 5th by submitting media credentials through Cody Chapman at [email protected].
Press Contacts
For more information or for interviews with Unibet executives, contact: Laura Hall at [email protected] or 917.544.6344.
For more information or for interviews with Mohegan Sun Pocono executives, contact: Cody Chapman at CodyChapman@mohegansuncom or 860.961.4332.
ABOUT UNIBET
Unibet is one of the world’s leading betting and online gaming brands that has operated successfully for 22 years offering online sports betting, casino games, poker and bingo in 20 different languages throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and now the U.S. Unibet’s casino product is currently available online (via website and app) in New Jersey, with the brand owning gambling licenses in the state and also Pennsylvania, with more states to follow. In 2018, Unibet entered the U.S. market establishing headquarters in New York City and launched in New Jersey in June 2019 with its online destination – nj.unibet.com. Unibet now operates an online Sportsbook in New Jersey and Retail Sportsbook in Pennsylvania with its online and app Sportsbook rolling out in the state by end of year. Given its successful partnerships to date, Unibet plans for further U.S. expansion in the near future. Unibet is part of the Kindred Group, one of the largest online gambling companies serving more than 25 million customers worldwide. Fans can follow Unibet on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UnibetUS.
ABOUT KINDRED GROUP
Kindred Group, one of the world’s leading and largest online gambling operators across Europe, Australia and the United States, has more than 25 million customers worldwide with access to its 11 brands – one being Unibet – having earned more than one billion dollars in online revenues in 2018. Founded in the 1990s, the company provides its members a great form of entertainment in a safe, fair and sustainable environment underscored by its commitment to sports integrity as a founding member of the International Betting Integrity Association (formerly known as ESSA). Kindred Group employs approximately 1,500 people, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap, and is also a founding member of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). The company is audited and certified by eCOGRA for compliance with the 2014 EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection and Responsible Gambling (2014/478/EU).
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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Aug 12, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
WHAT: Guests will have the chance to channel their inner foodie at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Food Truck Festival. This event will be sure to feature some of the best food truck cuisine in NEPA, live entertainment, family activities and more!
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, August 25th
Noon – 5:00pm
Mohegan Sun Pocono Racetrack
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Food Truck Festival is a special Hot Summer Fun event featuring some truly delicious food truck eats and sweet drink specials. This family-friendly event is open to guests of all ages and admission is free.
Food truck participants include, but are not limited to:
- Nanny Cakes Bakery – A Bloomsburg, PA-based bakery specializing in making delicious cookies, pies, pastries and more from scratch
- Pazzo Pizza Truck – New Hope, PA natives serving delicious, wood-fired pizza
- FonDippity – A husband-wife duo from Dallas, PA, bringing a fun twist to decadent fondue
- 2Wayz One Passion – Authentic Mexican-American cuisine, straight out of Scranton, PA
- Get Rollin Gourmet Egg Rolls – Serving up homemade, unique egg rolls from Pottsville, PA
- Dottie’s Buffalo Bites – Bringing the best boneless wings, cheesesteaks, burgers and more from Benton, PA
- Eat Up Now – A Party on the Patio favorite and creator of the Texas Cheesesteak, all the way from Hanover, PA
Live entertainment will be provided by Screaming Broccolli – a Breakers favorite. The Food Truck Festival will also offer a variety of activities, including axe throwing with Axecessive Force, Tarot Card readings by Tarot for Living and walk-up tournaments with NEPA Cornhole throughout the afternoon. Guests can stick around for some live harness racing action starting at 7:00pm.
For more information about the Food Truck Festival, and other exciting Hot Summer Fun events, visit mohegansunpocono.com/hsf.
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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Jul 11, 2019 | Breakers, Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio, Special Events
WILKES-BARRE, PA (July 11, 2019) — Mohegan Sun Pocono is committed to providing a positive, safe and fun outdoor concert experience. Due to the threat of severe weather throughout the day, we are cancelling tonight’s Party on the Patio and a new date for Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones to perform at Mohegan Sun Pocono will be announced in the near future.
Guests can still enjoy our indoor entertainment offerings with Nick Michels and his Parrot Band at Breakers and karaoke at Molly O’Sheas.
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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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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