Nov 14, 2019 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Star of NBC’s Community to perform in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, February 22nd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 14, 2019) – On Saturday, February 22nd, get ready to laugh out loud with one of the most sought-after comedians and actors in the industry, Joel McHale. Beginning at 8:00pm in the Keystone Grand Ballroom, Joel will delight and entertain the audience with his legendary humor. This is a show guests won’t want to miss.
Tickets start at $25.00 and on sale Friday, November 15th through 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 Saturday, February 22nd.
Joel McHale was most recently seen in The Happytime Murders as well as Netflix’s A Futile & Stupid Gesture opposite Will Forte, in which he played Chevy Chase, his former Community co-star. McHale also recently hosted The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale on Netflix, a half-hour topical series that took a sharp, absurdist look at Pop culture and news from across the globe. In 2015, McHale wrapped the 12th and final season of E! Network’s The Soup, in which he satirized Pop culture and current events. He is best known for his starring role on the hit comedy series Community, which ended its sixth season on Yahoo! after five seasons on NBC.
In fall of 2016, McHale released his first book through Putnam Penguin, Thanks for the Money: How to Use My Life Story To Become The Best Joel McHale You Can Be, which is part memoir, part self-help guide.
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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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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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Nov 7, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Guests can dance their way into 2020 at the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Tuesday, December 31st
WHAT: Guests are invited to ring in the New Year with Mohegan Sun Pocono at our New Year’s Eve Ultimate Retro Dance Party on Tuesday, December 31st at the Keystone Grand Ballroom.
WHERE/WHEN: Tuesday, December 31
9:00pm – Midnight
Keystone Grand Ballroom
IN DETAIL:
Time marches forward, but Mohegan Sun Pocono is dancing back to the 70s, 80s and 90s for New Year’s Eve. At the Ultimate Retro Dance Party, guests can boogie on over to the dance floor at the Keystone Grand Ballroom until the clock strikes midnight, while enjoying drink specials, live entertainment and some nostalgic music videos. Plus, snap a picture of Prince or grab a selfie with Cher, Elton John or Freddie Mercury as a star-studded list of impersonators perform throughout the night.
The cover charge for this event is $10.00 and may be paid in advance at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club or via ticketmaster.com starting Friday, November 8th. Cover can also be paid at the door the night of the event. All guests must be 21+ to attend, valid photo identification is required for entry.
Prior to the New Year’s Eve festivities, guests can enjoy a decadent dish experience at Timbers Buffet for $49.99, featuring a special New Year’s Eve celebration menu that includes NY strip steaks, veal Oscar and a fresh seafood station with jumbo shrimp, oysters and crab claws. Plus, save room for our delicious mouthwatering desserts! A cash bar will also be available inside Timbers Buffet.
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 nearly 60 live table games, over 1900 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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Oct 11, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Halloween party in Keystone Grand Ballroom features live entertainment and over $5,000 in cash prizes
WHAT: Boo Bash is back by popular demand! On Saturday, October 26th, join Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Keystone Grand Ballroom for a Halloween celebration featuring live entertainment by DJae Mêlée and a costume contest offering over $5,000 in cash prizes.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 26th
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Keystone Grand Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Boo Bash is back and better than ever at Mohegan Sun Pocono! Join us in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, October 26th from 8:00pm – 11:00pm for some spooktacular festivities. DJae Mêlée will have guests dancing the night away and over $5,000 in cash prizes will go out to the guests who bring their Halloween A-game.
Costume Contest
Registration for the costume contest takes place right outside the Keystone Grand Ballroom from 8:00pm – 10:00pm. Prizes will be awarded for “scariest”, “sexiest”, “most casino”, and “most original” costumes. First place in each category takes home $500 cash, second place receives $250 and third place receives $150. Best overall costume wins $1,000! Plus, guests should be sure to dance by the DJ booth, as DJae Mêlée will pick his favorite costume of the night and the winner receives $500! All winners will be announced at 11:00pm.
Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to attend this event. Masks and full face paint are only allowed in the event space.
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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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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