May 21, 2014 | Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events, Uncategorized
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The weekend starts early this summer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with Fabulous Fridays when Anything Can
Happen…and will! Every Friday from June 6th through August 29th, anywhere and everywhere on property individuals or groups will be surprised by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ prize patrol. Prizes vary each week and while the details on the times, locations and prizes are top secret, guests could walk away with such prizes as concert tickets, gourmet meals, VIP experiences and more!
In June, guest can also Beat The Heat Hot Seat. From Noon to 8:00pm, once per hour one lucky slot or table player will receive $100 cash by actively playing. If the winner is playing a slot machine, everyone who is playing on the same slot bank will also receive $50 in free slot play. If the winner is playing a table game, everyone at the same table will receive a match play voucher of their choice up to $100.
Similar promotions will be offered during July and August with Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Warm Up to Winning Hot Seat in July and their Dog Days of Summer Hot Seats in August.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate in these promotions and be a valid Momentum card holder. Guests who do not currently have a card can sign up for the free program. 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 call 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Apr 8, 2014 | Gaming, General News
Sunburst Bar Now Features Live Table Games
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Play in the center of the action and the fun with Mohegan Sun at Pocono Down’s new blackjack tables. Located at the Sunburst Bar in the center of the casino floor, these new tables offer guests a more casual and relaxed atmosphere for gaming.
The three tables, which overlook the casino floor, are currently open Fridays from 5:00pm to close and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to close but may expand to more hours. Minimum bets start at $10.00.
“We wanted to give our guests another option – one that was more relaxed,” said Mike Bean, President of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. “The Sunburst Bar has always been considered one of the hot spots here so it seemed fitting to add this new, fun element to the experience.”
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs began offering live table games back in 2010. They currently have 87 live table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Mini-Baccarat, Thee Card Poker, Let it Ride, Mississippi Stud and Craps.
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 82,000 square feet of gaming space including more than 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.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Feb 19, 2014 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Uncategorized
Momentum offers guests a more personalized experience with tailored rewards and faster earning power
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Innovative; individualized. These are just some of the words guests are using to describe Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ new rewards program, Momentum. The four-tiered program, designed to propel players forward based on frequency of play, offers perks not found at competitor programs including generous discounts, the ability to earn rewards faster based on their gaming habits and access to unique events and experiences.
“With Momentum, we put the power of choice into the hands of our players,” said Mike Bean, President of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. “Momentum is designed to empower our guests, allowing them the freedom to choose their own Mohegan Sun experience. Our guests have control over endless choices, from complimentary hotel rooms, tickets to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ entertainment events, tailored leisure experiences and more. Each choice is completely theirs. The Momentum program offers unparalleled flexibility and versatility for its guests.”
The Momentum card can be used to enjoy more than 100 dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment options, hotels, spas and golf courses at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One Momentum Dollar is equivalent to one dollar when shopping or dining in any of the property shops or restaurants.
Membership is free and open to all guests age 21 and over. To sign up, please visit a Player’s Club booth with valid identification.
To learn more about Momentum, visit https://mohegansunpocono.com/momentum.html.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS: Owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs 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 82,000 square feet of gaming space including more than 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.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Aug 27, 2013 | Food & Beverage, Gaming
The popular Player’s Club promotion to continue indefinitely
At the start of summer, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs announced that free draft beer would be offered throughout the season to Player’s Club members using their Player’s Club card while enjoying their favorite games. Due to its success, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is excited to announce that the free beer promotion will continue to flow indefinitely.
Beers on draft include Heineken, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Labatt Blue. To be eligible, Player’s Club members need to be playing one of the more than 2,300 slots machines or 80 table games at the property with their Player’s Club card.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs encourages responsible drinking. If guests of the casino need a ride, BarHoppers will drive them and any guests in their own car to a destination of their choice. Distance-based fees apply.
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 82,000 square feet of gaming space including more than 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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Jun 6, 2013 | Food & Beverage, Gaming, Shopping, Special Events
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday, June 16th, there’s no better time than now to start planning a great gift, dinner or night out to surprise that special Dad in your life.
Here are five great ways Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs can help you thank Dad.
The saying goes – “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” so indulge Dad in a meal he’ll remember, with Father’s Day dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Father’s Day specials at Ruth’s Chris Steak House include an 11oz filet mignon with a lobster cake and sherry cream sauce for $52.00, lamb chops with a blackberry demi glace for $45.00 and citrus marinated mako shark with grilled pineapple salsa for $32.00.
Buy Dad some accessories for his iPad at The Grove Media. He doesn’t have one? That’s ok; make all of his tech-savvy dreams come true with a new iPad 2 or iPad mini from the Apple specialists at The Grove Media store in Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
Treat Dad to a night of Live Harness Racing (6:30 post-time) action with dinner and drinks at Pacer’s Clubhouse, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ spacious restaurant offering panoramic views of the mountains and racetrack along with a variety of American-inspired classics on the menu.
Buy Dad a Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Gift Card that he can use for dinner at Pearl Sushi Bar, Bar Louie or one of the ten casual or fine dining restaurants at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. He could also use it to buy some delicious wine at Crossing Vineyards Wine and Cheese Shop, spend a night out in Breakers or at one of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ other happening nightlife spots, try his luck on one of the over 2,300 state-of the-art slots and electronic table games on the gaming floor and more.
If Table Games are Dad’s pastime of choice, let him enjoy a night playing $5 tables on the gaming floor, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and more. Father’s Day is a Sunday, so as part of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Sunsational Sundays Hot Summer Fun promotion, Dad can use his Player’s Club card to automatically earn entries to win various gifts and prizes just by playing his favorite table game or slot machine from 8:00am to 10:00pm.
As an added bonus for Father’s Day only at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ own bakery and coffee shop, Betty & Joe’s, Fathers can energize themselves with ½ off a large specialty drink with their purchase of any pastry.
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 22, 2013 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Racing, Special Events
Fifth annual Hot Summer Fun kicks off May 26th for a season long, Seven-day-a-week celebration of Summer
Hot! Hot! Hot! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is heating things up this summer with their 5th annual Hot Summer Fun celebration. From May 26th through September 2nd, the calendar is packed with exciting giveaways, promotions, tournaments, dining deals, events, fireworks and so much more!
Each day of the week brings a new opportunity at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs beginning with Live it Up Mondays. In June, Player’s Club Card members over the age of 55 can insert their cards into their favorite slot machines every Monday from 6:00am to Midnight for their chance to win a Silver Linings Surprise of instant Free Slot Play. One lucky winner each Monday throughout the month will also take home $555.00 in cash! Guests who are 55+ can also enjoy the breakfast in Timbers Buffet each Monday in June for the special price of $5.55 with a Player’s Club Card. Guests under the age of 55 can also enjoy the breakfast buffet for just $9.99. In July and August, guests who are aged 55 years and older can cure a case of the Mondays with FREE Rise and Shine Slot Tournaments from 9:00am until Noon where guests will have the chance to win up to $500.00 cash. These tournaments are sure to be popular so be sure to arrive early!
Double down every Tuesday with Two for Tuesdays! Each Tuesday in June, guests can earn double the points all day long while playing their favorite slot machines. Two guests every hour will be chosen to win $222.00 in Free Slot Play if they are sitting in the Hot Seat. Additionally, at 8:00pm, one lucky winner will win $2,200 in Free Slot Play. Two weekly Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments will be hosted each Tuesday in June including a $35.00 Turbo No-Limit tournament at Noon and a $75.00 Bounty No-Limit tournament at 7:00pm.
A number of dining specials will also be offered in June as part of Two for Tuesdays including a two for $20.00 meal deal at Johnny Rockets, two BBQ beef short ribs sliders with fries and coleslaw for $9.99 from 11:30am to 4:00pm at Rustic Kitchen and two scoops of White Russian ice cream for $2.00 at Ben & Jerry’s. Each Tuesday throughout July and August, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will also host weekly Slot Tournaments every thirty minutes from 11:00am until 2:30pm and Blackjack Tournaments beginning at 6:00pm. Visit mohegansun.com/hsf for details on buy-ins and registration.
Get over the midweek hump with Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Wild Wednesdays. In June and August, guests playing their favorite slot machines between 11:00am and 8:00pm have a shot at being one of two selected winners each hour to compete in Dueling Cash Cubes. The guest who grabs the most “cash” and “Free Slot Play” during 30 seconds wins $100.00, but both guests walk away winners as they get to keep whatever amounts they manage to grab in the cube! As part of Wild Wednesdays in July, five lucky guests playing their favorite games will be randomly chosen each hour for a chance to spin the Wild Wheel for Free Slot Play, cash and Hot Summer Fun prizes.
The fun continues with Thrilling Thursdays, adding suspense to the week with two winners selected each hour from 11:00am until 8:00pm each Thursday. Winners will get a chance to try their luck in a game of Plinko with prizes of up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play. Thursdays are also thrilling due to the popular Party on the Patio celebrations where cover bands play each Thursday night at 7:30pm from May 30th to August 29th including Jimmy Buffett tribute band-Parrot Beach, Beatles tribute-Beatlemania, Guns N’ Roses tribute-November Rain and more! A complete schedule is available here (hyperlink here).
Funtastic Fridays are here to prove that Anything Can Happen at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Every hour from 5:00pm to 11:00pm winners or groups of winners will be surprised with one of many fun giveaways just for being in the right place at the right time. Giveaways will include any number of prizes or experiences. Anything can happen, and something amazing will each Friday all summer long!
Heading into the weekend, Sizzling Saturdays offers guests a chance to earn entries to win a convertible! One car will be given away at the end of each month. On Sundays, It All Adds Up with Sunsational Sundays where guests play to win gifts just for playing their favorite machine or table. Player’s Club Card members earn entries towards the Hot Summer Fun gift of the week with each point they earn.
But wait, there’s more! The Hot Summer Fun celebrations kick off on May 26th with a special Party on the Patio including music, fireworks and more. Other events happening this summer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs include the Belmont Stakes Party on Saturday, June 8th in Pacer’s Clubhouse, the Pocono Celebrity Charity Poker Showdown Thursday, June 6th and live Harness Racing at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs racetrack all summer long.
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 or download the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs App to your iOS or Android device. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Happen…and will! Every Friday from June 6th through August 29th, anywhere and everywhere on property individuals or groups will be surprised by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ prize patrol. Prizes vary each week and while the details on the times, locations and prizes are top secret, guests could walk away with such prizes as concert tickets, gourmet meals, VIP experiences and more!
