Mohegan Pennsylvania News
“Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton to Perform at Mohegan Sun Pocono
Legendary entertainer to perform in Keystone Grand Ballroom on November 7th WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 24, 2015) – One of the best-known entertainers in the world, Wayne Newton, brings his incredible talent and showmanship to Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Keystone Grand Ballroom...
Top horses in North America battle on Super Stakes Saturday
The two top-rated horses in 2015 North American harness racing, the three-year-old geldings Pinkman and Wiggle It Jiggleit, will continue their battle for #1 status in the sport this Saturday night during the $2,435,000 Super Stakes Saturday card at The Downs at...
50th Anniversary Week is here!
The 50th Anniversary festivities continue at Pocono Downs, with everyone looking forward to an exciting weekend of tremendous racing and events. Friday, August 21, racing will kick off with a special Post Time of 5:30pm, and the “Legends Race” will start off the...
Party on the Patio scheduled for Thursday, August 20th to be moved indoors to the Keystone Grand Ballroom
WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 19, 2015) – As legendary rockers Queen once said, “The Show Must Go On!” Due to anticipated inclement weather, Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Party on the Patio featuring Almost Queen, a tribute to Queen, will be moved indoors to the Keystone Grand...
Kick Off The 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono
On Friday, August 14th, The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono kicks off a week-long celebration of its Golden Anniversary. Events include: Friday, August 14th Live harness racing at 6:30pm, with a special appearance by the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales. Saturday,...
The World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales arrive for 50th Anniversary Celebration
The World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales have arrived at the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the track. The full 10-horse hitch arrived at the stables Monday afternoon, and were unloaded by the full team that travels with the...
Powerhouse Pacing Fillies dominate PA Sire Stakes
Pure Country put an exclamation point on trainer Jimmy Takter's Hambletonian/Oaks-winning weekend as she remained undefeated with the easiest of 1:53.2 victories in one of four divisions of the $253,980 third preliminary leg of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for...
Wild pace sets the stage for Musselsfrmbrussels
Musselsfrmbrussels, nearly ten lengths off a wild early pace by Getitoffyourchest at the 3/4, rallied strongly to win the $24,000 featured pace at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Saturday, edging Malak Uswaad N by a nose in 1:49.1. After there not being a 1:20 or less...
The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Week in Review
July 31-August 6, 2015 As we head into the month of August, all of us at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono are keeping our eyes on the coming weeks, specifically the span from August 14th to the 22nd when we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the track with a series of...
George Napolitano Jr. racks up 100 wins in July
George Napolitano Jr., the leading driver at both The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono and Harrah's Philadelphia, and who celebrated his 7000th career victory earlier this month, achieved the driving "century mark" for July, posting victory #100 in the final day of the...