Apr 25, 2014 | Entertainment, Uncategorized
The American rock band will play an 8:00pm concert on June 7th
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will welcome Survivor to the Keystone Grand Ballroom for an 8:00pm concert on Saturday, June 7th. The beloved 80’s band, best known for their single, “Eye of the Tiger” will rock the show with other classic hits such as “Burning Heat”, “The Search is Over” and “Is This Love”.
Tickets for Survivor are $30.00 each and go on-sale Friday, April 25th through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may purchase tickets by logging on to ticketmaster.com; calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visiting any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Box Office.
Survivor was formed in Chicago and after playing a variety of small clubs and venues over the years, was signed by Atlantic Records. When Sylvester Stallone approached the band requesting a theme song for his movie, Rocky III, Survivor delivered; “Eye of the Tiger” shot the band into fame. The single spent six weeks at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 charts and won a Grammy Award, a People’s Choice Award and a nomination for an Academy Award.
After the success of their most notable single, Survivor went on to release a slew of new music. Their 1984 album, Vital Signs, went multi-platinum and delivered hit after hit, keeping Survivor on the charts for over 40 weeks. “I Can’t Hold Back”, “High on You” and “Too Hot to Sleep” are just a few of the many successful songs Survivor has created. With all members of the band back together again, the guys are excited to begin a new chapter in their musical careers.
To learn more about Survivor visit their website.
Apr 23, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events, Uncategorized
Each Thursday throughout summer, enjoy live entertainment, great drink specials and more
WILKES BARRE, PA (April 23, 2014) – Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest party of the year is back! Starting on Thursday, May 29th, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is bringing back their annual Party on the Patio celebrations featuring drink specials and live entertainment all summer long.
Each Thursday the doors open at 6:00pm, and you can enjoy fantastic entertainment and the beautiful NEPA scenery from the Pocono Downs track apron. Featured drink specials are also offered during Party on the Patio will include $2.00 Coors Light drafts and signature cocktails from Absolut.
The featured bands for summer 2014’s Party on the Patio at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs are as follows:
- Thursday, May 29th – Runaway (A tribute to Bon Jovi)
- Thursday, June 5th- Back in Black (A tribute to AC/DC)
- Thursday, June 12th- Tusks (A tribute to Fleetwood Mac)
- Thursday, June 19th- November Rain (A tribute to Guns N’ Roses)
- Thursday, June 26th- Separate Ways (A tribute to Journey)
- Thursday, July 3rd- Parrot Beach (A tribute to Jimmy Buffett)
- Thursday, July 10th- Tramps Like Us (A tribute to Bruce Springsteen)
- Thursday, July 17th- Runaway (A tribute to Bon Jovi)
- Thursday, July 24th- Satisfaction (A tribute to The Rolling Stones)
- Thursday, July 31st- Draw the Line (A tribute to Aerosmith)
- Thursday, August 7th- Pyromania (A tribute to Def Leppard)
- Thursday, August 14th- Almost Queen (A tribute to Queen)
- Thursday, August 21st- Stayin’ Alive (A tribute to the Bee Gees)
- Thursday, August 28th- Beatlemania NOW (A tribute to The Beatles)
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 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 87 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.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Mar 28, 2014 | Special Events, Uncategorized
WHAT: Come meet Zach Sill and the coaches of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ free Signing & Sighting event on April 1st.
WHEN/WHERE:
- Tuesday, April 1, 2014
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Coaches
- 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Zach Stills
- Sky Bridge
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
Note: This is a bracelet-only event. Bracelets distribution begins at 4:00pm on the Sky Bridge on a first-come, first-served basis. Bracelets must be worn in order to gain entrance into the event.
Feb 19, 2014 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Uncategorized
Momentum offers guests a more personalized experience with tailored rewards and faster earning power
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Innovative; individualized. These are just some of the words guests are using to describe Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ new rewards program, Momentum. The four-tiered program, designed to propel players forward based on frequency of play, offers perks not found at competitor programs including generous discounts, the ability to earn rewards faster based on their gaming habits and access to unique events and experiences.
“With Momentum, we put the power of choice into the hands of our players,” said Mike Bean, President of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. “Momentum is designed to empower our guests, allowing them the freedom to choose their own Mohegan Sun experience. Our guests have control over endless choices, from complimentary hotel rooms, tickets to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ entertainment events, tailored leisure experiences and more. Each choice is completely theirs. The Momentum program offers unparalleled flexibility and versatility for its guests.”
The Momentum card can be used to enjoy more than 100 dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment options, hotels, spas and golf courses at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One Momentum Dollar is equivalent to one dollar when shopping or dining in any of the property shops or restaurants.
Membership is free and open to all guests age 21 and over. To sign up, please visit a Player’s Club booth with valid identification.
To learn more about Momentum, visit https://mohegansunpocono.com/momentum.html.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS: Owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs 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 more than 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.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Sep 16, 2013 | Breaking News, Employment, General News, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
November 30th set as the first occupancy date for new seven-story hotel
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Mohegan Sun At Pocono Do
wns, one of the largest and most distinctive entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania, has started taking reservations today for their new seven-story, 238-room hotel.
Guests are now able to make hotel reservations and plan their trips to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs beginning November 30, 2013 and beyond. Reservations can be made online at mohegansunpocono.com or by phone by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA.
“We’re really excited to be able to invite our guests, who have long made Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs their daytrip destination, to enjoy the property in a whole new light,” said Mike Bean, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
“The addition of the new hotel positions Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs to become the region’s premier overnight destination,” added Bean.
The new, seven story, 238-room hotel includes 126 king and 92 double queen standard guest rooms as well as 20 suites. The hotel features rooms with exclusive views of the Race Track, as well as a fitness center, in-room iPad directories, free Wi-Fi, room service, indoor heated swimming pool, the full service Spa Sapphire, a Bistro serving breakfast and light fare and more.
The hotel is a part of Project Sunlight, an expansion project that also includes an adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center which will cater to business travelers for any number of special events, meetings, concerts and more. With dividable space, the new Convention Center at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be able to accommodate a number of different sized groups up to 800 for seated banquets. The space can even be converted into a concert venue, holding up 1,500 seats.
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 more than 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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Apr 3, 2012 | General News, Racing, Uncategorized
Live racing, a Champagne Brunch, a hat revue, plus great food & drinks all on the bill for the 138th Kentucky Derby viewing party
A full slate of festivities is scheduled at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for the 138th Annual “Run for the Roses.” The action kicks off with a Champagne Brunch inside Pacer’s Clubhouse starting at 11:00am, followed by a 2:00pm opening of the Patio and a 3:00pm opening of the Party Tent. Not to be forgotten is the Run For The Roses Hat Revue contest, set to award cash prizes to the top three winners in front of the Winner’s Circle at 5:45pm . Two cards of great live racing will also be featured before and after the big race in Kentucky.
Champagne Brunch
Starting at 11:00am on May 4th and lasting through 2:00pm in Pacer’s Clubhouse, there will be a Champagne Brunch to kick the Kentucky Derby festivities off right. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570.831.2100.
Patio and Party Tent
The Patio and Party Tent opens at 2:00pm and will serve Mint Juleps in Kentucky Derby 138 souvenir glasses. Great food, betting windows and plenty of seating will be available to view the race.
Run for the Roses Hat Revue
Ladies are encouraged to wear their most creative, colorful and elegant hat and enter the “Run for the Roses Hat Revue.” Registration starts at 2:00pm and goes through 5:30pm in the racing lobby. Judging will begin at 5:30pm in front of the Winner’s Circle. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Immediately following the announcements of the winners, guests can settle in to watch the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby on the jumbo screen. It’s the most exciting two minutes in sports!
Live Racing
Once again this year, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will feature pre and post-Kentucky Derby live racing. The first card will take place at 11:00am with 10 thrilling races. Following the Derby, there will be a second card with 14 more live races. Guests can place wagers throughout the day and enjoy the racing with an ice cold beverage.
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.
