May 22, 2013 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Plinko, Prizes and the return of Party on the Patio
Party and play with exciting games and the best live music party in Northeast PA during Thrilling Thursdays at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs during the Hot Summer Fun celebration.
For Thrilling Thursdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is bringing back the popular Plinko promotion. Every Thursday throughout the summer, two winners will be selected each hour from 11:00am until 8:00pm for a chance to try their luck in a game of Plinko. Guests could win prizes of up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play.
Each Thursday also brings the return of the highly-anticipated Party on the Patio on the apron of the racetrack. Exciting cover bands will bring the party each Thursday night starting 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!
Featured drink specials are also offered during Party on the Patio including $2.00 Coors Light drafts and Patio Punch featuring Aboslut Hibiskus.
The featured bands for summer 2013’s Party on the Patio at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs are as follows:
Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 26th- Bad Hair Day
Thursday, May 30th- Runaway (A tribute to Bon Jovi)
Thursday, June 6th- Separate Ways(A tribute to Journey)
Thursday, June 13th- Tusk (A tribute to Fleetwood Mac)
Thursday, June 20th- November Rain (A tribute to Guns N’ Roses)
Thursday, June 27th- Draw the Line (A tribute to Aerosmith)
Thursday, July 4th- Parrot Beach (A tribute to Jimmy Buffett)
Thursday, July 11th- Beatlemania (A tribute to The Beatles)
Thursday, July 18th- Satisfaction (A tribute to The Rolling Stones)
Thursday, July 25th- Pyromania (A tribute to Def Leppard)
Thursday, August 1st- Runaway (A tribute to Bon Jovi)
Thursday, August 8th- Back In Black (A tribute to AC/DC)
Thursday, August 15th- Tramps Like Us (A tribute to Bruce Springsteen)
Thursday, August 22nd- Stayin’ Alive (A tribute to The Bee Gees)
Thursday, August 29th- Almost Queen (A tribute to Queen)
Sunday, September 1st- TBD
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any of these tournaments and be a valid Player’s Club member. If you don’t have a Player’s Club card, it is easy and free to sign up. 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 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.
May 22, 2013 | Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Fantastic prizes just for being in the right place at the right time
Expect the unexpected at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs this summer with Anything Can Happen. As part of Funtastic Fridays and Hot Summer Fun, Anything Can Happen for guests at random for being in the right place at the right time.
Here’s how it works: each Friday throughout the summer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, individuals or groups will be surprised with amazing prizes. Someone may be enjoying a meal at Ruth’s Chris Steak House , hanging out on the Patio watching a race, enjoying a Martini at Pearl, dancing to a band in Breakers, playing Poker or even signing up for a Player’s Club Card when the Anything Can Happen prize patrol approaches!
Prizes will vary each week and while the details on the times, locations and prizes are TOP SECRET, guests could walk away with such prizes as a gourmet meal, tickets, travel, a gas grill, diamond jewelry, a VIP experience and more! Anything Can Happen, and something amazing will each Friday all summer long at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs!
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.
May 22, 2013 | Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Convertible giveaways and gifts all summer long
Heat up your weekends this summer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with Sizzling Saturdays and Sunsational Sundays.
From June through August, guests will have a chance to win one of three convertibles being given away throughout the summer with Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Convertible Giveaway. As part of Sizzling Saturdays, one car will be given away each month. To enter, Player’s Club members can earn entries just by playing their favorite slot, table or by wagering on the races each Saturday throughout the summer from 6:00am to Midnight. The first drawing will be held on June 29th at 8:00pm. Click here (hyperlink click here) for more details.
Guests can also enjoy It-All-Adds-Up Play and Get Gifts as part of Sunsational Sundays. Player’s Club members will automatically earn entries to win various gifts and prizes just by playing their favorite table game or slot machine from 8:00am to 10:00pm each Sunday from June through August. Once guests get their entries, they can check them at the promotional kiosk or slot machine to see if they’ve earned the five (5) entries required to get that week’s gift.
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.
May 15, 2013 | Employment, Special Events
Over 250 Positions to be created with Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Project Sunlight
WHAT: A Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, June 18th ahead of the opening of Project Sunlight, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ new Hotel and Convention Center. Several positions are being offered in the Housekeeping, Front Desk, Banquet, Call Center, Security, Food & Beverage departments and more.
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, June 18th, 10:00am – 7:00pm in Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, the largest employer in Luzerne County, is expanding not only their property, but their workforce. This fall, Pennsylvania’s first casino will be opening a seven-story hotel and adjacent Convention Center. To prepare, they are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, June 18th to fill up to 250 positions being created by the expansion, Project Sunlight.
“We are in the process of doing a number of things to prepare for the opening of our new hotel, which will have 238 rooms, an events and convention center, spa, bistro, pool and fitness center. We are excited to be holding a job fair on June 18th here at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from 10:00am to 7:00pm to find
250 great local people to join and help us open and operate our new facility,” said Mike Bean, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
All available positions/openings will be posted on the website in early June. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit mohegansunpocono.com to complete an application prior to the Career Fair for an opportunity to schedule an interview.
Department Managers will be on-hand to speak with candidates and take resumes on the day of the event. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is looking to hire both Full Time and Part Time positions in various areas of the Property.
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 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.
Dec 7, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
Sunday, December 16th at 1:30pm
WHAT: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is very excited to host one of the greatest running backs of all time for a special appearance and signing at Breakers. Football legend and MVP Ottis Anderson will be on-hand to greet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, December 16th beginning at 1:30pm.
WHEN: Sunday, December 16th
Breakers
1:30pm – 3:00pm
IN DETAIL: Step out from the sidelines and chat with a champ! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs presents a Signings & Sightings “touchdown” event when Ottis Anderson, football legend and MVP, makes a special appearance at Breakers on Sunday, December 16th at 1:30pm. This event is free and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Only the headshots provided at the event will be signed.
ABOUT OTTIS ANDERSON:
Ottis Anderson graduated from the University of Miami in 1979 as the all-time leading rusher at the school with 3,331 yards. Anderson would be drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals that same year and his first pro season would amass 1,605 yards rushing, helping him earn the “Rookie of the Year” honors. Anderson would go on to rush for over 10,000 yards in his professional career while also winning the championship in 1991 as the New York Giants lead back. Anderson had 86 career touchdowns, was a 2-time All-Pro selection and was the MVP of the 1991 championship game.
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.
Nov 15, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Cash prizes are on the line when Electric City faces off against Diamond City at the NEPAopoly Tournament on November 24th
WHAT: Monopoly fans can attain more than just Park Place or Boardwalk at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs when the first annual NEPAopoly showdown pits the great cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton against each other on Saturday, November 24th. This is limited to the first 100 people (50 play for Wilkes-Barre and 50 play for Scranton), with participants playing for a top prize of $1,500 in cash as well as supreme bragging rights.
*Guests must be 21 or older to play. Spectators are welcomed.
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, November 24th from 11:00am – 4:00pm
Breakers
IN DETAIL: Registration is $25.00 and guests can sign up at any Player’s Club booth. All guests must be a Player’s Club member to register (free to sign up) and all Player’s Club members that register for the tournament will receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play.
The cash prizes are as follows:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
To learn more about NEPAopoly, visit mohegansunpocono.com
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.
Plinko, Prizes and the return of Party on the Patio
