Oct 1, 2019 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events, Sports
MSP recently rolled out a soft launch of the new Unibet Sportsbook and this Saturday an Official Ribbon Cutting Event is planned, Featuring a Special Appearance by Penn State (PSU) Legend, LaVar Arrington
WHAT: Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP), along with partners, Kindred Group, will be celebrating the official grand opening of the all-new Unibet 
Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun Pocono, with special guest, LaVar Arrington, who in the late 90s was one of the most dominant linebackers in Big Ten College Football history while playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions. A ribbon cutting with Mohegan Sun Pocono & Kindred officials will take place this Saturday, just prior to the kick-off of Purdue vs. Penn State at Noon EST.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 5th at 11:00am | Unibet Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun Pocono
*This is a 21 and over event only.
IN DETAIL: Conveniently located by the main entrance of Mohegan Sun Pocono, the state-of-the-art Unibet Sportsbook features a 28-foot wide, high-def video wall that is fully customizable, allowing it to be transformed into two giant TV screens or modified to accommodate up to 16 sporting events at once. The betting lounge also has six betting terminals, beverage + dining service via Molly O’Sheas Irish Pub & Eatery, which is just next door, two teller booths and an impressive range of betting options including moneyline, in-play betting, spread, parlay, teasers, futures, props and round robin. The betting lounge is 1,130 square-feet and is open from 11:00am – Midnight daily and has launched with sports betting options that include Pro Baseball, Pro Football, Pro Hockey, Pro Golf, Pro Soccer, College Football, College Basketball, MMA, Boxing, Rugby, Racing, Tennis, and more.
The special ribbon cutting with Mohegan Sun Pocono’s senior leadership, including President & CEO Anthony Carlucci and officials from Kindred Group and the Mohegan Tribe, will take place just outside the doors of Unibet Sportsbook at 11:00am on Saturday, October 5th, and will include a few ceremonial remarks. The first 100 guests making a wager following the ribbon cutting will have an opportunity to meet LaVar Arrington and receive an autographed hat. Arrington will also be making a bet prior to the Purdue vs. PSU kick-off! Along with a great lineup of college football, the always exciting post-season for professional baseball will be underway as well on October 5th.
*Journalists, photographers & broadcast professionals are welcomed to attend the grand opening event on October 5th and submission for media credentials can be placed through Cody Chapman at [email protected] or Charisse Huff, at [email protected]
ABOUT LaVar Arrington: Playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions in the late 1990s, LaVar Arrington became one of college football’s most dominant linebackers ever and went on to be drafted #2 overall in the 2000 NFL draft. In his final year at at Penn State (1998 – 1999), he totaled 72 tackles (42 solo), 10 sacks, 1 interception, a forced fumble and two blocked kicks. A 3-time Pro-Bowler while playing for the Washington Redskins, one of Arrington’s best year’s in the pros came in 2002, where he finished with 11 sacks and 92 tackles and four forced fumbles. Additional career accolades include Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 1998, The Butkus Award in 1999, 2-time First-team All-American (1998, 1999) and Second-team All-Pro in the NFL in 2001 & 2003.
ABOUT KINDRED: Kindred Group is one of the world’s leading online gambling operators with business across Europe and Australia, offering over 24 million customers across 11 brands a great form of entertainment in a safe, fair and sustainable environment. The company, which employs about 1,400 people, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap and is a founding member of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and founding member of ESSA (sports betting integrity). Kindred Group is audited and certified by eCOGRA for compliance with the 2014 EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection and Responsible Gambling (2014/478/EU). Read more on www.kindredgroup.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 91 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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Sep 27, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Alumni stars of SNL to perform in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, November 29th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 27, 2019) – Live from Mohegan Sun Pocono, it’s Friday night! Guests can join in on the laughs as alumni stars of SNL Colin Quinn and Tim Meadows bring the funny to the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, November 29th at 8:00pm.
Tickets start at $25.00 and on sale Monday, September 30th through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club, subject to availability. Guests who purchase their tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will receive one voucher per ticket for $10.00 in Free Slot Play, valid on November 29, 2019.
ABOUT COLIN QUINN
Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian from Brooklyn (okay, Park Slope). From MTV’s Remote Control to Saturday Night Live to Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Mr. Quinn is not one to take a hint and bow out gracefully. Credits include two Broadway performances: Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake and Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (also an HBO special); two comedy specials: Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional and Colin Quinn: The New York Story, directed by Jerry Seinfeld (both available on Netflix); popular TV shows Trainwreck and Girls, and web series Cop Show, streaming now on LStudio.com. Colin’s first book, The Coloring Book, is now out from Grand Central Publishing. In January 2019, Colin Quinn’s newest one-man show, Red State Blue State, premiered to rave reviews at The Minetta Lane Theatre in New York and was adapted into CNN’s first comedy special in May 2019 and started streaming on Netflix in August 2019.
ABOUT TIM MEADOWS
One of the longest-running cast members in the 41-year history of Saturday Night Live, versatile comedian Tim Meadows crafted some of the series’ most memorable characters during his 10 years on the popular late night show. Such characters included Leon Phelps, “The Ladies’ Man” and Lionel Osbourne, host of the fictional public affairs show, Perspectives, as well as uncanny impressions of OJ Simpson, Ike Turner and Sammy Davis Jr. Meadows played school principal in the hit comedy Mean Girls and co-starred with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the blockbuster comedies Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. Tim co-starred with Andy Samberg in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping for Universal Pictures and in the Fox hybrid live-action/animated comedy Son of Zorn from Chris Miller and Phil Lord. Currently, Tim can be seen in his lead role in CBS All Access’s No Activity and is a frequent recur on ABC’S hit comedy The Goldbergs and its spinoff, Schooled.
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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Sep 20, 2019 | Entertainment, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Musical holiday event takes place Sunday, December 8th in the Keystone Grand Ballroom
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 20, 2019) – Guests can celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable musical event, Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas, at the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Sunday, December 8th. Starting at 3:00pm, this holiday show for all ages is sure to delight the audience with that charming Carpenters’ Christmas sound, alongside their classic pop hits.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Monday, September 23rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club, subject to availability. Guests who purchase their tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will receive one voucher per ticket for $10.00 in Free Slot Play, valid on December 8, 2019.
Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas is a holiday show that celebrates the classic Carpenters’ Christmas recordings with an equal complement of their biggest pop music hits. The Carpenters have released two classic Christmas albums, as well as two Christmas-themed television specials. Their holiday music is played every season and their Christmas records still top “Favorite Holiday Album” lists every year. Michelle Berting Brett takes center stage with her Nashville band directed by Harry Sharpe. Sharpe and the band have worked with popular music icons including Donna Summer, Wynonna Judd, Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, Reba McIntyre, Tanya Tucker, John Michael Montgomery, and Michael McDonald. Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas has toured coast-to-coast every holiday season since 2013 including SOLD OUT appearances in Las Vegas. Guests will hear fascinating stories and sing along to songs like “Close to You”, “Rainy Days & Mondays”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, and all holiday favorites. This show will definitely put the family in the holiday spirit!
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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Aug 29, 2019 | Community Relations, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events, Sports
Largest NEPA cornhole tournament of the year takes place Saturday, October 5th in the Keystone Grand Ballroom
WHAT: NEPA Cornhole is back at Mohegan Sun Pocono with their biggest event of the year! At Corntoberfest, cornhole teams of all skill levels can toss their way to a minimum of $5,000 in guaranteed payouts.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 5th
Keystone Grand Ballroom
Backyard/Social Divisions
Registration: 11:00am
Tournament Begins: 12:30pm
Competitive/Advanced Divisions
Registration: 1:00pm
Tournament Begins: 2:30pm
IN DETAIL: Guests can take part in one of the biggest Cornhole Tournaments in the region when NEPA Cornhole returns to Mohegan Sun Pocono for Corntoberfest! With four different divisions, any skill level can play and win, from beginners to the most experienced. With $5,000 in guaranteed prizes, plus skill challenges and side games to take home extra winnings, this is one event cornhole competitors won’t want to miss!
NEPA Cornhole will be running the tournament on all professional regulation boards. American Cornhole League rules will be followed. For more information, visit nepacornhole.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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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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