Jun 21, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, giveaway, Hot Summer Fun
Get ready for a summer full of sizzling entertainment, exciting promotions and much more
Mohegan Pennsylvania is ready to turn up the heat for a thrilling Hot Summer Fun season! From July 1st through September 1st, Momentum members can enjoy giveaways with chances to win more than $2 million in cash prizes, Free Slot Play, brand-new summer toys and more. Hot Summer Fun begins with a summer kick-off event featuring Ostrich and Camel races and live harness racing. Don’t miss weekly tribute bands at the popular outdoor concert series Party on the Patio, and the FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Summer Kickoff marks the start of the season with camel and ostrich races on July 1st. Live harness racing serves as the star of the show, where Mohegan PA’s horse racing action gets a unique twist. Between races, ostriches and camels with drivers will make a mad dash to the finish line! This family-friendly event starts at 12:30pm with the FBS Initiative presenting the colors during the National Anthem. Guests can also enjoy face painting, balloon art, Jitty Joe’s Ice Cream Truck and more! Local charity Marley’s Mission and veteran service organizations Amvets and PA Wounded Warriors will be on hand to provide support to guests of all ages.
Also kicking off on July 1st is Mohegan Pennsylvania’s “Toys Of Summer Giveaway.” Momentum members can earn entries all month long to win their choice of a Polaris Slingshot, Kawasaki Teryx, or an Aprilia RSV4 from North American Warhorse. The drawing will take place on July 29th with over 100 winners, but only one lucky Momentum member will drive away with their new summer toy!
In August, Momentum members can earn entries for the “$75,000 Aloha August Giveaway.” Drawings will take place as Hot Summer Fun wraps up on September 1st. One lucky winner will receive $25,000 Cash!
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!
Every Sunday starting July 2nd through August 20th, Momentum members who earn at least three Status Points will be able to participate in a slot tournament. On Sunday, August 27th Mohegan Pennsylvania will host the “Move-In Day Giveaway” where the first 1,000 Momentum members to earn one Status Point will receive their choice of back-to-school essentials.
Mondays bring the element of surprise to Hot Summer Fun. Each Monday there will be a different promotion, including a Toys of Summer entry multiplier, a Status Point Multiplier, Free Slot Play giveaways and more. All Momentum members who play their favorite slot machine or table game are eligible!
The first 500 Momentum members to earn one Status Point on Tuesdays will receive a commemorative Hot Summer Fun 2023 t-shirt. A new design is featured each of the nine weeks – visit each week to collect all nine! T-shirt recipients will receive $20 Free Slot Play when they return to Mohegan Pennsylvania on the following Thursday. On Tuesday, July 4th there will be a special “Independence Day Play to Earn Mystery” promotion where Momentum members can play a mystery game at any Promotional Kiosk to win up to $1,000 Free Slot Play.
Join Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesdays to enjoy the “Play & Eat” promotion where Momentum members who earn four Status Points are eligible to print a dining credit voucher at any Promotional Kiosk.
Thursdays are thunderstruck in July and August. Momentum members can play their favorite slot machine or table game for a chance to win an Indian motorcycle from North American Warhorse. The Grand Prize winner will be announced just before the music starts during Party on the Patio on August 31st.
On July 7th, 14th and 21st, Momentum members who earn five Status Points are eligible to participate in the “$1 Million Press For Cash” promotion on the Mega Wall to win up to $1 Million in cash.
Every Saturday in August, Momentum members who earn five Status Points are eligible to participate in the “$1 Million Fishin’ for a Fortune” promotion on the Mega Wall to reel in up to $1 Million in cash.
HOT SUMMER FUN ENTERTAINMENT
The action gets amped up with Pennsylvania’s biggest and best free concert series, Party on the Patio, taking place outdoors every Thursday night through September 14th. Dance the night away with the nation’s best tribute bands, and enjoy drink specials and local food trucks. Highlighted performances include Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Rubix Kube, a tribute to the 80s, and Who’s Bad, a tribute to Michael Jackson. Don’t let the party stop there! Join DJ Tommy at Breakers each Thursday night following Party on the Patio. Guests can visit moheganpa.com/potp to view the full concert line-up.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo are set to turn up the heat with the FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Concert Venue on Friday, July 28th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show kicks off at 8:00pm, rain or shine. Tickets are $55.00 and on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office, located at the Hotel Front Desk. There are a limited number of VIP packages available for purchase. Entry is general admission, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is 21+ and valid identification is required upon entry.
Guests can take advantage of all Hot Summer Fun has to offer by signing up for Momentum, Mohegan’s rewards program. Momentum is a free, 21+ program, and allows guests to quickly elevate their Status, which comes with added rewards. Visit the Casino Cashier on property or moheganpa.com/momentum for more information.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
# # #
Jun 14, 2023 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, giveaway
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 14, 2023) – On Tuesday, June 13th, Mohegan Pennsylvania, in partnership MotorWorld MileOne Autogroup, presented David from Wilkes-Barre, PA, his very own brand-new 2023 Jeep Wrangler. This was the top prize during Mohegan Pennsylvania’s “Jump in My Jeep” giveaway that took place last month. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler is valued at nearly $50,000!
This exciting giveaway event began on May 1st and was open to all Mohegan Pennsylvania Momentum members. The contest had nearly one million entries and on the evening of Saturday, May 27th, the grand prize 2023 Jeep Wrangler was won by Wilkes-Barre, PA native! The keys were officially handed off at MotorWorld Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM on Tuesday, June 13th at a special ceremony where Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Director of Events Jennifer Ducharme was joined by MotorWorld Division President, Rick Osick and members of his team, to deliver the brand-new Jeep to David.
Click HERE for additional images of David receiving his 2023 Jeep Wrangler.
“We love to have giveaways throughout the year that can instantly create a life-changing experience for a guest and this Jeep giveaway certainly accomplished that,” -said Jennifer Ducharme, Director of Events for Mohegan PA. “We’re so thankful to our friends at MotorWorld who helped make this possible, and of course a huge congrats goes out to the winner, David!”
The May 2023 “Jump in My Jeep” promotion also included giveaways that awarded an additional $15,000 in prizes!
For more information on deals and promotions on-going at Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit: moheganpa.com/playing
ABOUT MILEONE AUTOGROUP: MileOne Autogroup represents 75 franchises with 24 automotive brands along with 54 Service Centers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and North Carolina as part of the Hall, Heritage, Herb Gordon, Annapolis and MotorWorld divisions. The MileOne Autogroup model provides for all of the automotive needs of its customers conveniently, on their own terms. MileOne Autogroup is the largest automotive sales and service delivery network in the Mid-Atlantic area. For more information on MileOne, visit mileone.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA: Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
# # #
May 16, 2023 | General News, Shopping
New program, powered by eGIFTIFY, allows guests to order
and send digital gift cards
WILKES – BARRE, PA (May 16, 2023) – Mohegan Pennsylvania has launched an Enhanced Gift Card Program, powered by eGIFTIFY. Through this program, guests will be able to order and send customizable digital and traditional gift cards that can be used for shopping, dining, entertainment, the hotel at Mohegan Pennsylvania and the spa.
“We are very excited about this partnership with eGIFTIFY, and to be the first gaming destination in Northeast Pennsylvania to offer digital gift cards to our guests,” said Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania. “This innovative way of sending gift cards to friends and family is not only convenient, but it’s timely and secure.”
Digital gift cards can be purchased directly at moheganpa.com/giftcards and can be sent to recipients via email, SMS, Facebook or by printing a copy of the order. Traditional gift cards are also available for purchase via the Enhanced Gift Card Program and can be shipped to recipients. Gift cards cannot be used towards gaming and cannot be purchased with Momentum Dollars.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a 287-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
# # #
Apr 25, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Racing, Sports
On Saturday, May 6th, Kentucky Derby enthusiasts can enjoy live music, food trucks, mint juleps, a Hat Revue contest and plenty more!
WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 25, 2023)– The Kentucky Derby Celebration is back at Mohegan Pennsylvania! This much anticipated annual party gets started at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 6th when outdoor beverage windows and food trucks open. Registration for the Hat Revue starts at 4:00pm, and guests will compete for up to $500 in Mohegan Pennsylvania gift cards. The Kentucky Derby celebration at Mohegan Pennsylvania is free for all fans age 21+ to enjoy.
Outdoor beverage windows at the Kentucky Derby Celebration will offer mint juleps, Coors Light, Blue Moon, and a variety of seltzers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Two of Pennsylvania’s best food trucks, Ray’s Porketta and Jitty Joe’s Homemade Ice Cream, will be stationed outside for the celebration. There will be live music by The JOB and Light up the Moon starting at 2:00pm. Guests can also participate in the NEPA Cornhole Tournaments throughout the afternoon on the track infield.
It’s contest time! Guests can bring their greatest Churchill Downs inspired hats for a chance to win great prizes. Registration for the Hat Revue will be from 4:00pm – 6:00pm, and there are three different prizes that guests can win. The top prize includes a $500 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card that will be awarded to the Best Dressed Couple. The other two categories are Most Classic and Most Creative, each awarding a $250 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card. Mohegan Pennsylvania gift cards can be redeemed towards an overnight stay, tantalizing dining choices and incredible shopping selections across the property.
At approximately 6:57pm, the Kentucky Derby will begin, televised on the outdoor jumbo screen and indoor racing TV’s. Mohegan Pennsylvania will also be accepting advance wagers for the Kentucky Derby on Friday, May 5th. There will be no live harness racing meets scheduled for May 6th but simulcast wagering will be available for all tracks with live meets including Churchill Downs throughout the day. All guests must be 18 years or older to place wagers at the indoor simulcast location.
For more details on this event, visit: Kentucky Derby Celebration at Mohegan Pennsylvania
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a 237-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
# # #
Apr 18, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, April 21st
WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 18, 2023) – Rock and Roll legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo are set to turn up the heat with the FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Concert Venue on Friday, July 28th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show kicks off at 8:00pm, rain or shine.
Tickets are $55.00 and on sale Friday, April 21st at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office, located at the Hotel Front Desk. There will be a limited number of VIP packages available for purchase. Entry is general admission, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is 21+ and valid identification is required upon entry.
In a Pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms. Her staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with his trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter, forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created eternal rock hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.”
Their stunning achievements are a testament to their vision. Together, Benatar and Giraldo have created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits. They have sold over 36 million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® awards. They have also been feted with three American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, a 2008 induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and most recently have become Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a 237-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
# # #
Apr 6, 2023 | General News
New tribute bands join local favorites for an extended version of NEPA’s favorite summer concert series starting Thursday, June 1st
WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 6, 2023) – Calling all tribute band fans! Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Party on the Patio is back and better than ever. The popular, free summer concert series kicks off Thursday, June 1st, and every Thursday through September 14th guests can gather at the Outdoor Concert Venue for a party like no other, hosted by DJ Tommy from The River 105.
This year’s lineup has been extended to 16 weeks of live tribute bands, and Completely Unchained (a tribute to Van Halen), Fooz Fighters (a tribute to the Foo Fighters), Idol Kings (a tribute to Journey/REO Speedwagon), and Country Legends (a tribute to Keith Urban and Garth Brooks) make their summer debut. Local fan favorites Philadelphia Freedom (a tribute to Elton John), Bon Poison (a tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison) and Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman (a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan) are just a few bands set to rock the stage. Doors open at 6:30pm and shows starts at 7:30pm. There is no cover for Party on the Patio. After the show, keep the party going with DJ Tommy at Breakers!
After dancing up an appetite, guests can stop by the Mohegan Pennsylvania food tent for freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs or visit a delectable local food truck each week. Coors Light, Blue Moon, Patio Punch and a variety of seltzer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
Featured bands for Party on the Patio, hosted by The River 105 are as follows:
6/1/23: Stayin Alive, a tribute to the Bee Gees
6/8/23: Completely Unchained, a tribute to Van Halen
6/15/23: Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC
6/22/23: Fooz Fighters, a tribute to the Foo Fighters
6/29/23: Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John
7/6/23: Best of the Eagles, a tribute to the Eagles
7/13/23: Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
7/20/23: Idol Kings, a tribute to Journey and REO Speedwagon
7/27/23: Red NOT Chili Peppers, a tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
8/3/23: Who’s Bad, a tribute to Michael Jackson
8/10/23: Rubix Kube, a tribute to the 80s
8/17/23: Country Legends, a tribute to Keith Urban and Garth Brooks
8/24/23: Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty
8/31/23: Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
9/7/23: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman Present An Evening Of Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan
9/14/23: Bon Poison, a tribute to Bon Jovi & Poison
*Lineup subject to change
For more details on the tribute bands and a full list of food truck participants, visit moheganpa.com/potp.
All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted. Wristbands issued for Party on the Patio are not valid for the gaming floor. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a 237-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
# # #