Oct 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
Agreement Allows Casino to Gear Up for Regulated Online Gaming
Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs are pleased to announce an agreement with Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), to provide customers with its iGaming platform. This technology will allow customers to enjoy the thrill of online poker play without wagering money. The play-for-free model will be available beginning in early 2013 at www.mohegansun.com and www.poconodowns.com. Mohegan Sun is the only gaming destination on the East Coast to offer Bally’s iGaming technology.
The agreement comes after an extensive six-month review process to determine the best vendor and technology. “We’re thrilled to continue our successful partnership with Bally Technologies,” said Mitchell Etess, Chief Executive Officer for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. “Our goal is always to provide our guests with the best gaming and entertainment offerings and we believe iGaming is the next step in fulfilling the demand for regulated online play when customers aren’t able to be on property. Further, we believe this exciting new offering will entice new players to visit our properties and experience all that we have to offer.”
The iGaming platform is also designed for mobile integration and is ready to accommodate online gaming beyond poker, such as casino table games, video slots, and sports betting as Connecticut regulations allow.
“We are proud of our long-term strategic partnership with The Mohegan Tribe,” said Bally Technologies’ Chief Executive Officer Richard Haddrill. “This partnership will demonstrate the advantages of having an open iGaming platform, which allows for best-in-class content.”
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 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 at Pocono Downs is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including over 82 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 at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.win.inpa (1.888.946.4672) or visiting mohegansunpocono.com.
About Bally Technologies, Inc.: With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Oct 1, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Cross-marketing promotion will allow guests at each property to use their rewards points at all three locations
Uncasville, CT – In this case, three isn’t a crowd as Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania, and Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City will now offer guests a new way to use and earn their rewards points. Effective October 1st, the three properties will offer a cross-marketing promotion which allows guests to use their rewards points at any of the three properties. This comes after an announcement was made in August, that pending regulatory approval, Mohegan Gaming Advisors – a subsidiary of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority which owns and operates Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania – would take over management of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
“With both our properties in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, our approach has always been focused on the guest experience and ensuring that each time a guest experiences one of our exciting destinations, they leave wanting to come back and do it all over again,” said Mitchell Etess, Chief Executive Officer for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. “With the addition of Resorts, we are now able to expand and augment our unique offerings to include an iconic beachfront destination. It’s our hope that guests will really take advantage of this new platform to try one of our properties that they might have not considered in the past. The diversity of all three destinations provides a distinct array of offerings.”
Guests of all three properties will retain membership in their respective ‘home’ casino’s Player’s Club program, but will now be able to utilize the points earned at each of the properties to purchase an array of on-property offerings such as retail, dining, hotel accommodations, entertainment and more, simply by presenting their rewards card. Rewards points at all three properties will be used at a one-to-one ratio, meaning one point will be equal to one dollar for purchase.
Each property has unique attributes that can offer guests an exclusive experience – and when combined – create a one-of-a-kind program that will reward guest loyalty with a broader menu of amenities. Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination and is home to over 75 shops and restaurants, top-ranked entertainment venues, a world-class spa, an 18-hole championship golf course and so much more. The pastoral and picturesque Pocono Downs area of Pennsylvania is the perfect spot to enjoy live harness racing, exciting table games and an array of culinary options. Plus, the iconic New Jersey Boardwalk, steeped in history and tradition, sets the stage for a beachfront experience at Resorts Casino Hotel.
With all three of the properties located within a four-hour drive and centrally located in one of the country’s most populous regions, guests are able to enjoy a quick getaway or relaxing vacation with only a moment’s notice at any of the three destinations.
For more information on the individual property programs, please visit their websites at mohegansun.com, mohegansunpocono.com and resortsac.com.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 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 at Pocono Downs is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including over 82 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 at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.win.inpa (1.888.946.4672) or visiting mohegansunpocono.com.
About Resorts Casino Hotel: The all new Resorts Casino Hotel was named the “2011 Casino of the Year” by the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com for their groundbreaking and unique initiatives throughout their inaugural year. Resorts Casino Hotel is a full destination resort located on the beach and Boardwalk featuring 942 hotel rooms in two towers, seven dining options, two theaters, spa, salon, health club, pool and more than five bars and lounges. For more information on Resorts Casino Hotel visit resortsac.com or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/resortscasino or on Facebook at facebook.com/resortscasino.
Jun 1, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Sports
Enjoy specialty drinks, great food, racing rewards, cash giveaways and a drink on the house with a Triple Crown victory!
On Saturday, June 9th, the Belmont Stakes takes center stage and once again Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is calling on race fans to celebrate the big race with a jumbo screen, special cocktails and a chance to win some great giveaways and prizes.
The patio, party tent and Pacer’s Clubhouse will all open at 2:00pm for the Belmont Stakes festivities. From 2:00pm through 6:00pm, guests can swipe their Player’s Club card or Racing Rewards card at any kiosk for a chance to win one of five $1,000 live racing betting vouchers or $5,000 in cash starting after Pocono race 1. The official drink will be the Belmont Breeze which comes in a special souvenir glass. Food from Johnny Rockets and sweet treats from Ben & Jerry’s will be available for guests and if “I’ll Have Another” wins the Triple Crown, all party goers will be treated to another drink, on the house!
For reservations, call 570.831.2100.
*Restrictions apply. Must present kiosk coupon. Must be 21 or over, have a valid I.D. and Player’s Club or Racing Rewards card. Redemption at select bars. Must be present to win betting vouchers and cash.
Also, it’s fitting that on Friday, June 8th, jockey Ron Turcotte of the 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat will be joining Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a special Signings & Sightings at the race track apron. Meet the racing legend beginning at 6:30pm. Race enthusiasts will also be able to purchase a special commemorative Secretariat Belmont Stakes poster for $5.00 and have Ron sign it. Proceeds will benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
About Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 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 at Pocono Downs is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including over 82 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 at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.win.inpa (1.888.946.4672) or visiting mohegansunpocono.com.
May 23, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Racing, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Fourth annual Hot Summer Fun kicks off May 27th and runs throughout the summer
WILKES-BARRE, PA – As the temperature rises, so does the action at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with the 4th Annual Hot Summer Fun celebration. The summer-long festivities run from Memorial Day weekend through September 2nd and include themed-days, great promotions, cash prizes, giveaways, spectacular fireworks, signature events, dining deals, shopping specials and much more!
Throughout the summer, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be hosting a number of promotions including a $50,000 Summer Dream Sweepstakes in June where Player’s Club members can earn their share of $50,000 in prizes. In July, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be home to the Twice as Nice sweepstakes. Player’s Club members can earn entries to win not one but two Mercedes Benz. For complete rules on either promotion, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
Each Tuesday throughout the summer, guests can enjoy Tournament Tuesdays, featuring weekly slot and blackjack tournaments. Every Tuesday, a special blackjack tournament will be hosted with a guaranteed prize pool of $1,500 and can go as high as $4,600. Entry cost is $20.00 per person and will take place at 6:00pm, 6:45pm and 7:30pm.
For all the slot enthusiasts, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is also offering special slot tournaments throughout the summer. Sessions running every 30 minutes from 11:00am – 2:30pm and again from 6:00pm – 9:30pm. Entry cost is $15.00 per person with a guaranteed prize pool of over $1,200.
Beat the midweek blues with Wet & Wild Wednesdays featuring “Get Wild in Our Cash Cube,” where guests playing their favorite slot or table games will be randomly selected to enter a cash cube for their chance to win as much cash and Free Slot Play as they can grab. Drink specials will also be offered at a number of bars and restaurants on property.
The action continues throughout the summer with Thrills and Chills Thursdays. Every Thursday, guests can expect great promotions like the $500,000 Sizzling Summer Scratch and Win where every 30 minutes between 11:00am – 6:00pm, one lucky section of slots will be selected to win a scratch card.
Thrills and Chills Thursdays also marks the return of the annual Party on the Patio – which is bigger and better than ever! Each Thursday throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs hosts Party on the Patio on the racetrack apron from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The hugely-popular event is free and open to guests 21 or older. Each week there will be a special performance beginning at 7:00pm by varying local tribute bands, in addition to great food and drink specials. After the band finishes, the party continues in Breakers with live entertainment until 2:00am.
Divas, on Friday grab your girlfriends and head on over to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for Diva Fridays where ladies can enjoy some of the best retail and dining specials as well as great entertainment and promotions.
In addition to these great promotions, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will also be home to spectacular fireworks beginning with the kickoff of Hot Summer Fun on May 27th. Live entertainment will also be featured on the first day of Hot Summer Fun with band UUU. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will host more amazing fireworks displays on July 3rd and September 2nd. The fireworks extravaganzas are held at the racetrack apron beginning at approximately 9:30pm. They are free and open to guests of all ages.
That’s not all! Throughout the summer, guests can indulge in some great food and beverage specials at select locations including Ben & Jerry’s, Bar Louie, Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Wolfgang Puck Express.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will also be home to a number of special and signature events including the first ever Q and Chrome BBQ event on June 16th. This event will feature a variety of barbeque vendors, celebrity appearances, a classic car/bike show, live entertainment and more. In July, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will also host its first ever 80s Rock & Pop Fest on July 27th & 28th, featuring The Cherry Pie Tour with Warrant, Firehouse and Trixter and more. Food and drinks will also be available at the fest.
In addition, there will be a number of signature events happening on property throughout the summer including Signings & Sightings with Kelly Killoren Bensimon, television star and author of I Can Make You Hot! on Friday, June 1st. She will be signing copies of her new book, I Can Make You Hot, at 8pm at the Sky Bridge.
Guests can also get up-close-and-personal with Ron Turcotte, jockey for Triple Crown winner Secretariat for a special Signings & Sightings event on Friday, June 8th.
Other events happening this summer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs include Belmont Stakes Party on June 9th, the Earl Beal, Jr. Memorial Trot on June 23rd, Sun Stakes Saturday on June 30th, Sizzling Girls of the Sun Contest on July 20th, an Anniversary Car Giveaway on July 21st, the NEPA Poker Classic July 22nd – 28th, as well as several opportunities to meet the drivers throughout the summer.
For more information on these upcoming signature events and others scheduled throughout the summer or for more information on Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Hot Summer Fun celebrations, visit mohegansunpocono.com/hsf.
About Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 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 at Pocono Downs is currently home to 55,000 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. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs 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 mohegansunpocono.com.
May 23, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Various gaming tournaments are on the bill every Tuesday
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Each Tuesday throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will host Tournament Tuesdays featuring $15.00 slot tournaments and $20.00 blackjack tournaments.
Players can enjoy $15.00 buy-in slot tournaments throughout the day. Guests will have their chance to win from 11:00am to 2:30pm and again from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. At the end of each tournament, the top twenty overall scorers will win cash or Free Slot Play prizes up to $500.00. The top three scorers in each session will also win Free Slot Play prizes up to $100.00. More than $15,000 in Cash and Free Slot Play will be awarded.
Blackjack players are also in for a treat with weekly tournaments every Tuesday throughout Hot Summer Fun. For a $20.00 buy-in, participants will play in one of the three first round sessions at 6:00pm, 6:45pm or 7:30pm. The top twelve scorers from each session will move on to the semifinals where the top scorer at each table in the semifinals carries on to the final table.
A share of the guaranteed prize pool of at least $1,500 will be split among the top six scorers with the first place player taking home half of the total pool. The total prize pool could reach close to $5,000 if the max amount of participants try their hand.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any of these tournaments and be a valid Player’s Club member. If you don’t have a Player’s Club card, it is easy and free to sign up. Visit mohegansunpocono.com/playing or a Player’s Club booth for more details.
For a complete list of offers or for more information on Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, please visit mohegansunpocono.com/hsf. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansunpocono, follow us on twitter.com/mspocono and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunpocono.
May 23, 2012 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun
The return of Party on the Patio, exclusive offers and more
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The fourth annual Hot Summer Fun celebrations are about to be underway and one of the most fun filled
nights of the week is sure to be Thrills and Chills Thursdays. Guests can expect great promotions like the $500,000 Sizzling Summer Scratch and Win giveaway and the return of Party on the Patio!
Every Thursday during Hot Summer Fun guests are invited to play the $500,000 Sizzling Summer Scratch and Win where twice an hour between 11:00am – 6:00pm, one lucky slot bank will be selected to win a scratch card. Every card is a winner of a Free Slot Play prize based on the amount of lucky symbols they reveal. Anyone who scratches off all 6 lucky symbols will win $500,000.
Thrills and Chills Thursdays are also home to the annual Party on the Patio. Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest party of the year is back, bigger than ever with more space, a full bar, Johnny Rockets and Ben & Jerry’s! Party on the Patio will take place each Thursday throughout Hot Summer Fun on the racetrack apron from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. The hugely-popular event is free and open to guests 21 or older and will offer $2.00 Coors Light bottles all night long.
Each week there will be a special performance beginning at 7:00pm by varying local tribute bands, in addition to great food and drink specials. After the band finishes, join us in Breakers featuring live entertainment for the post patio party beginning at 10:00pm.
Below please find a list of bands that will be performing:
Party on the Patio:
Kicks off on May Sunday, 27th with UUU.
Thursday, May 31st – Little Paradise (A Tribute to Pat Benetar)
Thursday, June 7th – Beatlemania (A Tribute to The Beatles)
Thursday, June 14th – The Soft Parade (A Tribute to The Doors)
Thursday, June 21st – Unchained (A Tribute to Van Halen)
Thursday, June 28th – Runaway (A Tribute to Bon Jovi)
Thursday, July 5th – Fresh Horses (A Tribute to Garth Brooks)
Thursday, July 12th – Almost Queen (A Tribute to Queen)
Thursday, July 19th – Back in Black (A Tribute to AC/DC)
Thursday, July 26th – Separate Ways (A Tribute to Journey)
Thursday, August 2nd – Real Diamond (A Tribute to Neil Diamond)
Thursday, August 9th – Satisfaction (A Tribute to The Rolling Stones)
Thursday, August 16th – November Rain (A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses)
Thursday, August 23rd – Stayin’ Alive (A Tribute to The Bee Gees)
Thursday, August 30th – Parrot Beach (A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett)
Sunday, September 2nd – Face to Face (A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel)
Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs takes place from May 27th through September 2nd.
For a complete list of offers or for more information on Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, please visit mohegansunpocono.com/hsf. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansunpocono, follow us on twitter.com/mspocono and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunpocono.
