Jun 21, 2022 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio, Special Events, Uncategorized
Celebrate all season long with sizzling live entertainment, over a $1M in cash and prizes, and more during Hot Summer Fun
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 21, 2022) – Summer is finally here, and Mohegan Sun Pocono is turning up the heat with Hot Summer Fun celebrations all summer long! This year’s celebrations start on July 1st and are hotter than ever, with new chances to win every day through September 2nd Guests can participate in thrilling giveaways and events including a chance to win a $1 million prize and much more.,
Beginning July 1st, Mohegan Sun Pocono will feature the $1,000,000 Blackbeard’s Bounty Giveaway where Momentum members can participate in a collect and win promotion. Every day during Hot Summer Fun, Momentum members who earn two Status Points can receive a game piece sticker once per day to complete their Blackbeard’s Bounty Treasure Map. The first Momentum member to complete their full treasure map wins $25,000 CASH! Stickers can be printed at the two Blackbeard’s Bounty Kiosks located next to the Promotions booth. Also up for grabs this year are great instant prizes, including Free Slot Play, Dining Credits, Free Gifts and more! One lucky guest could be a $1,000,000 instant winner! On Friday, September 2nd, join Mohegan Sun Pocono for the second chance, Walk the Plank giveaway, for a chance to win $10,000 cash!
July 1st – September 2rd:
Momentum members can enjoy “Play & Eat Sundays” during Hot Summer fun by earning four Status Points. Those members will receive a $15 dining voucher to use at select Mohegan Sun Pocono restaurants.
“Mystery Reward Mondays” bring the element of surprise to Hot Summer Fun. Each Monday will feature a mystery promotion that could include a Status Point Multiplier, Play 2 Earn Mystery promotion 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 “Free T-Shirt Tuesdays” will receive a commemorative Hot Summer Fun 2022 t-shirt! A new design is featured each of the nine weeks! Visit each week to collect all nine! Recipients will receive $10 Free Slot Play when they return on Thursday.
Join us on “Gimme Five Wednesdays” when Momentum members play $5 at their favorite slot machine and receive $5 in Free Slot Play.
The action gets amped up with Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most popular free concert series, Party on the Patio, taking place outdoors every Thursday night through September 1st. Dance the night away with the nation’s best tribute bands, and enjoy drink specials and local food trucks. Highlighted performances include Rubix Kube, a tribute to the 80’s on July 14th, and The Great Escape, a tribute to Journey on August 4th. Check out our website for more information and to view the full concert line-up.
It’s raining money during Hot Summer Fun’s “Power Hour Fridays” in July & August! Momentum members between the hours of 6:00pm and 10:00pm are eligible to win $250 in Free Slot Play just by playing. One winner will be announced every 20 minutes. Stick around for a random “Power Hour” where drawings will go into overdrive, and winners will be announced every ten minutes to receive $1,000 Free Slot Play.
Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Momentum rewards program is free-to-sign-up on-site at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Casino cashier. Momentum is a 21+ program, and allows guests to quickly elevate their status, which comes with added rewards. More information is available at mohegansunpocono.com/momentum
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 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 Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 66,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1700 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 27, 2019 | Community Relations, Culture & History, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Traveling memorial honoring the U.S. Armed Forces opens July 3rd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 27, 2019) – As a part of Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun Pocono is proud to host “The Spirit of America’s Story”, a traveling memorial exhibit commemorating the U.S. Armed Forces and the fight to freedom from 1775 through today. This is the first time “The Spirit of America’s Story” has stopped in Pennsylvania, and the patriotic exhibit wall will remain in the Keystone Grand Ballroom from July 3rd – July 7th, with viewing hours from 10:00am – 8:00pm. Admission is free and guests of all ages are welcome.
The 100-foot-long exhibit uses rich illustrations and visual stories to capture and preserve the spirit, sacrifices, and vast history of the American people. Attendees will also be able to pay tribute to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who have and are currently serving to protect America’s life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness – both here and abroad. Guests are encouraged to participate in an informative and interactive Q&A session during their time at the exhibit.
On Tuesday, July 2nd at approximately 1:00pm, the truck transporting the exhibit will be traveling to Mohegan Sun Pocono with a motorcycle escort courtesy of local American Legion Riders. The escort will begin on Highway 315 at the Wyoming Valley-Pittston Exit 115 on the PA Turnpike and head South on PA-315 to the property.
For more information about The Spirit of America’s Story exhibit and other Hot Summer Fun activities, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
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 20, 2019 | Breakers, Breaking News, Entertainment, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio, Special Events
Wilkes-Barre, PA (June 20, 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, tonight’s Party on the Patio with 7800 Fahrenheit is postponed until Thursday, September 5th to ensure the safety of our guests and team members.
Guests can still enjoy our indoor entertainment offerings with Bill Hoffman 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 19, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
With special guests Morris Day & The Time at the Racetrack on Friday, August 23rd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 19, 2019)- “Celebrate good times” on Friday, August 23rd when the iconic R&B group, Kool & The Gang, accompanied by Morris Day & The Time, perform live at the Racetrack at Mohegan Sun Pocono at 7:30pm. Kool & The Gang’s sound, a combination of Jazz, Funk, and horn arrangements, opened by Morris Day & The Time’s gutsy vocals and dynamic dance moves, is sure to make the perfect concert.
Tickets are $35.00 and on sale now through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at the 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, valid photo identification, and purchased ticket is required at the time of redemption. This offer is not valid for tickets purchased via Ticketmaster.com or by phone.
The two-time Grammy award-winning and 31 gold and platinum album selling band, Kool & The Gang, is considered the most sampled group of our time. Their tunes can be heard in the works of Jay-Z, Madonna, Beastie Boys and even in movie soundtracks. Kool & The Gang is most known for their hits: “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame.” In 2015, the accomplished group celebrated their 50th Anniversary. This milestone was celebrated with their induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. In the same year, “Celebration” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Even though the band has been together for over five decades, they are still releasing new songs and doing lively performances.
Morris Day is a founding member of The Time, a band formed by the late musical legend, Prince. Together, the group has created iconic songs like “I Don’t Wanna Leave You,” “Cool” and “Jungle Love.” After Day’s successful solo career, he returned to the group in 1995 and has been performing their Soul, Funk, and Rock N’ Roll tunes ever since.
More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or by visiting mohegansunpocono.com.
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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