Apr 11, 2025 | Gaming, Racing, Special Events, Sports
Food trucks, mint juleps, contests, promotions, live music and more to take place on Saturday, May 3rd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 11, 2025) – With the 151st Kentucky Derby set to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind Derby Day Extravaganza! Beginning at 10:00am, this annual event will provide guests with an opportunity to indulge in delicious bites from popular food trucks, try various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, experience live harness racing, participate in a Hat Revue for a chance to win up to a $500 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card, and join in on a promotion where guests can win up to $1,000 in free wagers.
Refreshing beverages being served at the Derby Day Extravaganza include Coors Light, Modelo, Party on the Patio Lager with Lime, Twisted Tea, and a variety of seltzers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can also enjoy the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, mint juleps! Those looking to grab a quick bite can head over to the Burger Bus and Eat Up Now food trucks, where a variety of mouthwatering options will be available. Guests can also stop by the Best Cigar Pub booth, located outside near the Winner’s Circle, where a selection of freshly rolled cigars will be available for purchase.
Specialty juleps will also be available for purchase at Breakers, Crafty Stir, Embers Terrace, The Hive Taphouse, Latitudes, Molly O’ Sheas, Pearl Sushi Bar, Rustic Kitchen, and Sunset Bar. For a full list of flavors, guests can visit the Mohegan Pennsylvania website.
The Hat Revue is set to return, and guests have an opportunity to compete for lucrative prizes! Registration for the Hat Revue will be from 5:00pm – 6:00pm in the Racing Lobby. Top prizes include a $500 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card that will be awarded to those named “Best Couple” or “Group Themed Hats”. Winners of the “Most Classic Derby Hat” and “Most Creative Hat” categories will each receive a $250 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card. Mohegan Pennsylvania gift cards can be redeemed towards an overnight stay, divine dining choices and other incredible offerings across the property.
Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, May 2nd, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania will accept advanced Kentucky Derby wagers in Simulcast and tellers will be available to assist. Beginning at 10:00am on Saturday, May 3rd, Simulcast will be self-service and available for all tracks with live meets (including Churchill Downs) throughout the day. The upper-level Pacer’s Clubhouse will also have live tellers at the betting windows. Additionally, guests can wager on live harness racing, which is set to take place from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. All guests must be 18 years or older to place wagers.
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is holding a promotion where guests who wager $100 or more with a teller on any race will receive one entry for every $100 wagered. Guests must place these entries into one of the 20 boxes located in the Racing Lobby based on who they think will win the Kentucky Derby. At approximately 6:57pm, the Kentucky Derby will begin, televised on the outdoor jumbo screen and indoor racing TVs. At the conclusion of the race, four winners will be selected out of the corresponding boxes of the official top four finishers. The selected first-place box winner will receive $1,000 in free wagers valid for Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17th. Second – fourth place winners will receive $500, $250 and $100 in free wagers, respectively.
Following the Derby Day Extravaganza, the party goes on at various venues across the property. Wilkes-Barre native Bill Hoffman will be playing solo acoustic rock music from 6:00pm – 10:00pm at Embers Terrace, Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar will feature a Piano Night with Lee Strubeck from 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Breakers will have Light up the Moon playing a show like no other from 8:30pm – 12:30am, and The Hive Taphouse will feature Reel in the Years playing all the 50s, 60s, and 70s to current day favorites from 9:30pm – 12:30am.
Additionally, guests can play their favorite slots and tables games for their chance to win a share of $35,000 in cash and Free Slot Play with the “You’re Off to The Races” promotion! From now through Saturday, May 3rd, guests will receive one entry for every Status Point earned. Those who play on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the designated time period will receive 10X entries! On Saturday, May 3rd between 3:00pm – 5:00pm and 7:30pm – 10:00pm, there will be two winners chosen every 15 minutes to select a rose and reveal a prize up to $5,000 cash. Guests must activate their entries each hour by playing slots or table games with their Momentum card.
The Derby Day Extravaganza is an all-ages event. However, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification (driver’s license, passport, military ID) is required to access 21+ areas. Expired identification will not be accepted. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with an on-site spa, adjacent to a 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It features nearly 75,000 square feet of gaming space, including close to 60 live table games, over 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a sportsbook, a variety of dining options, nightlife, entertainment, and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram and view us on YouTube. Gambling problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.
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Mar 19, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Party on the Patio, Special Events
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 19, 2019) – Party on the Patio at Mohegan Sun Pocono is back and better than ever! Northeast Pennsylvania’s top spot for live entertainment is keeping the party going for two extra weeks by extending Party on the Patio from June 20th – August 29th. Every Thursday, guests can dance the night away with some of the most exciting tribute bands in the country, including 7800 Fahrenheit and A Proud Monkey – two bands who are proud natives of NEPA. Guests can also enjoy delicious food trucks and drink specials all summer long.
Doors open for Party on the Patio at 6:30pm and the bands start at 7:30pm. All attendees must be 21 and over.
Featured bands for Party on the Patio are as follows:
6/20/19 7800 Fahrenheit, a tribute to Bon Jovi
6/27/19 Parrot Beach, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett
7/4/19 Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
7/11/19 Dean Ford & Beautiful Ones, a tribute to Prince
7/18/19 Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7/25/19 New York Bee Gees, a tribute to the Bee Gees
8/1/19 Crazy on You, a tribute to Heart
8/8/19 A Proud Monkey, a tribute to Dave Matthews Band
8/15/19 Tramps Like Us, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen
8/22/19 Draw the Line, a tribute to Aerosmith
8/29/19 Rubicon, a tribute to Journey
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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May 23, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun
A cash cage, happy hour drink specials and more as part of Hot Summer Fun celebrations
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Wednesdays become more than just your average weekday at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with the
return of the popular Wet & Wild Wednesdays. As part of the fourth annual Hot Summer Fun celebrations, guests can take advantage of some exciting cash giveaways and great happy hour drink specials at multiple locations across the property.
Things really get fun when gamers have a chance to “Get Wild in the Cash Cube.” Guests playing their favorite slot or table will be randomly selected to enter a cash cube for their chance to win as much cash and Free Slot Play as they can grab. Twice an hour from 11:00am – 7:00pm, winners will be selected from those actively gaming.
Guests can also enjoy Wet & Wild Wednesdays great drink specials at select bars and restaurants at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Every Wednesday during Hot Summer Fun will bring Happy Hour specials at various locations.
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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansunpocono, follow us on twitter.com/mspocono and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunpocono.
May 23, 2012 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun
The return of Party on the Patio, exclusive offers and more
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The fourth annual Hot Summer Fun celebrations are about to be underway and one of the most fun filled
nights of the week is sure to be Thrills and Chills Thursdays. Guests can expect great promotions like the $500,000 Sizzling Summer Scratch and Win giveaway and the return of Party on the Patio!
Every Thursday during Hot Summer Fun guests are invited to play the $500,000 Sizzling Summer Scratch and Win where twice an hour between 11:00am – 6:00pm, one lucky slot bank will be selected to win a scratch card. Every card is a winner of a Free Slot Play prize based on the amount of lucky symbols they reveal. Anyone who scratches off all 6 lucky symbols will win $500,000.
Thrills and Chills Thursdays are also home to the annual Party on the Patio. Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest party of the year is back, bigger than ever with more space, a full bar, Johnny Rockets and Ben & Jerry’s! Party on the Patio will take place each Thursday throughout Hot Summer Fun on the racetrack apron from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. The hugely-popular event is free and open to guests 21 or older and will offer $2.00 Coors Light bottles all night long.
Each week there will be a special performance beginning at 7:00pm by varying local tribute bands, in addition to great food and drink specials. After the band finishes, join us in Breakers featuring live entertainment for the post patio party beginning at 10:00pm.
Below please find a list of bands that will be performing:
Party on the Patio:
Kicks off on May Sunday, 27th with UUU.
Thursday, May 31st – Little Paradise (A Tribute to Pat Benetar)
Thursday, June 7th – Beatlemania (A Tribute to The Beatles)
Thursday, June 14th – The Soft Parade (A Tribute to The Doors)
Thursday, June 21st – Unchained (A Tribute to Van Halen)
Thursday, June 28th – Runaway (A Tribute to Bon Jovi)
Thursday, July 5th – Fresh Horses (A Tribute to Garth Brooks)
Thursday, July 12th – Almost Queen (A Tribute to Queen)
Thursday, July 19th – Back in Black (A Tribute to AC/DC)
Thursday, July 26th – Separate Ways (A Tribute to Journey)
Thursday, August 2nd – Real Diamond (A Tribute to Neil Diamond)
Thursday, August 9th – Satisfaction (A Tribute to The Rolling Stones)
Thursday, August 16th – November Rain (A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses)
Thursday, August 23rd – Stayin’ Alive (A Tribute to The Bee Gees)
Thursday, August 30th – Parrot Beach (A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett)
Sunday, September 2nd – Face to Face (A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel)
Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs takes place from May 27th through September 2nd.
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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansunpocono, follow us on twitter.com/mspocono and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunpocono.
