Apr 3, 2012 | General News, Racing, Uncategorized
Live racing, a Champagne Brunch, a hat revue, plus great food & drinks all on the bill for the 138th Kentucky Derby viewing party
A full slate of festivities is scheduled at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for the 138th Annual “Run for the Roses.” The action kicks off with a Champagne Brunch inside Pacer’s Clubhouse starting at 11:00am, followed by a 2:00pm opening of the Patio and a 3:00pm opening of the Party Tent. Not to be forgotten is the Run For The Roses Hat Revue contest, set to award cash prizes to the top three winners in front of the Winner’s Circle at 5:45pm . Two cards of great live racing will also be featured before and after the big race in Kentucky.
Champagne Brunch
Starting at 11:00am on May 4th and lasting through 2:00pm in Pacer’s Clubhouse, there will be a Champagne Brunch to kick the Kentucky Derby festivities off right. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570.831.2100.
Patio and Party Tent
The Patio and Party Tent opens at 2:00pm and will serve Mint Juleps in Kentucky Derby 138 souvenir glasses. Great food, betting windows and plenty of seating will be available to view the race.
Run for the Roses Hat Revue
Ladies are encouraged to wear their most creative, colorful and elegant hat and enter the “Run for the Roses Hat Revue.” Registration starts at 2:00pm and goes through 5:30pm in the racing lobby. Judging will begin at 5:30pm in front of the Winner’s Circle. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Immediately following the announcements of the winners, guests can settle in to watch the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby on the jumbo screen. It’s the most exciting two minutes in sports!
Live Racing
Once again this year, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will feature pre and post-Kentucky Derby live racing. The first card will take place at 11:00am with 10 thrilling races. Following the Derby, there will be a second card with 14 more live races. Guests can place wagers throughout the day and enjoy the racing with an ice cold beverage.
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.
Mar 8, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Deena of the hit reality series Jersey Shore joins Signings & Sightings on Friday, April 6th at 8:00pm
WHAT: On Friday, April 6th, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be hosting Jersey Shore star Deena Nicole Cortese for a special Signings & Sightings event. The energetic reality TV star will be greeting fans and signings autographs starting at 8:00pm on the Sky Bridge. The event is completely free and fans can also expect to see Deena when she stops by for a visit at Breakers later in the evening as a part of Diva Fridays!
WHEN: Friday, April 6th
Signing: 8:00pm – 9:00pm at the Sky Bridge
Appearance at Breakers to follow
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
ABOUT DEENA: Deena, who describes herself as the “Blast in a Glass” grew up in the small town of New Egypt, New Jersey. She would join the cast of Jersey Shore for the 3rd season, replacing Angelina who left the house during the 2nd season. Deena has since been a part Season 4 which was filmed in Italy and fans can currently see her on Season 5 which takes place back at Seaside Heights.
Feb 29, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Signings & Sightings is pleased to announce that on March 9th, Drita D’Avanzo of VH1’s Mob Wives fame will be taking part in a Signings & Sightings event on the Sky Bridge at
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs at 8:00pm, followed by a special appearance at Breakers.
WHEN: Friday, March 9th
Signing: 8:00pm – 9:00pm at the Sky Bridge
Appearance at Breakers to follow
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
ABOUT DITRA: Drita D’Avanzo is the wife of Lee D’Avanzo, who federal prosecutors allege is the leader of a Bonanno and Colombo crime family farm team. While Drita’s husband is serving time in prison for bank robbery (for the second time), she is left alone raising their two young girls and freelancing as a make-up artist.
Ditra was raised in the projects of Staten Island after her family settled there from Albania. Under the aid of her hardnosed father who coached soccer, Ditra would be invited to play for the Women’s National Soccer Team until she met her first love and decided against going. After a string of relationships, Ditra met and fell in love with Lee. While pregnant with their first child, Lee would be sentenced to 8 years in prison for alleged bank robberies. Ditra realized during this time that she would need something to fall back on and that’s when she started her career as a make-up artist. She has since worked for various high-end cosmetic companies while her husband has been away and plans to use her skills and initiative to one day develop her own cosmetic line.
Feb 3, 2012 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Alex McCord of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City is bringing the drama to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a very special Signings & Sightings event on Friday, February 24th as part of their new Diva Fridays celebrations.
WHEN: Friday, February 24th at 8:00pm in Breakers
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public.
ABOUT ALEX: Before reaching world-wide popularity from the hit reality TV series, The Real Housewives of New York City, Alex McCord appeared on shows like One Life to Live and Cyberchase, as well as the films The Great New Wonderful, Uptown Girls and The Warrior Class. Alex has also talked about parenting, marriage and lifestyle topics on shows like Joy Behar, Huckabee, LXTV, Access Hollywood, The Insider, ET and Daily 10. When she’s not on camera, she’s spending time with her husband Simon and two children in their Brooklyn, New York townhouse. More information on Alex McCord can be found at www.McCordVanKempen.com.
ABOUT DIVA FRIDAYS: Even more great entertainment, events and offers exclusively for the ladies happens every Friday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Diva Fridays. It’s the best night for girls to get together and enjoy ladies only offers, events and promotions. More information can be found at poconodowns.com/entertainment/divas.html
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.
Feb 2, 2012 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Exclusive ladies-only offers, events and promotions each Friday
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Grab your girlfriends and head over to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for Diva Fridays! This new and exciting program, exclusively for the ladies, begins on February 3rd. Each Friday, ladies can enjoy some of the best retail and dining specials as well as great entertainment and promotions.
Signature Events
Each Friday, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is the place to be – but on select Fridays, there will be even more excitement as they host Signature Events, where the hottest entertainers and celebrities host free event and/or autograph signings. Past events have included, but aren’t limited to appearances by Teresa Giudice of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Kym Johnson of Dancing with the Stars, Siobhan Magnus of American Idol and Chelsie Hightower and Mark Ballas of Dancing with the Stars, among cast members of Jerseylicious, racing pro Kasey Kahne and so many more!
Exclusive Offers
Various shops and restaurants at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be offering discounts as part of Diva Fridays including $3.00 Apple Martinis at Wolfgang Puck Express, $10.00 off a purchase of $75.00 or more at either Marshall Rousso or Ruby Blue and much more! A full listing on all offers is available on poconodowns.com/entertainment/divas.html.
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.
