Dec 18, 2017 | Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Uncategorized
Live music, dining specials and a festive night!
WILKES-BARRE, PA (December 18, 2017) – Before the clock strikes Midnight, ring in the New Year at Mohegan Sun Pocono. With festivities all night long, there is something for everyone with live music, champagne toasts and so much more.
New Year’s Eve:
Head over to Timbers Buffet before your night out to get a full belly for just $29.99 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Soup will be a lobster bisque, a carving board station with carved prime rib or roasted turkey breast, main specials with stuffed salmon filet, traditional or lobster mac n cheese, mussels scampi style, pork and sauerkraut or sweet tea pork chops with brandied apples and more. Stop at the dessert station for favorites like cake, mousse or a cannoli.
Live Music New Year’s Eve:
Start your night listening to Ruth’s Chris Jazz trio at Ruth’s Chris Steak House from 6:30pm to 12:30am, at 9:00pm hang out with Gerald Demarco at Elixir or have a laugh with Stephanie Peters at Wise Crackers Comedy Club, party on with The Chatter from 9:30pm to 1:30am at Breakers and continue the celebration with Grace’s Downfall at Bar Louie from 10:00pm to 1:30am.
New Year’s Day:
Timbers Buffet will feature a special menu for $19.99 per person from 8:30am to 3:00pm. The menu includes brunch favorites like French toast, hash browns and bacon, to cold seafood offerings of spiced mussels and shrimp. Check out the carving board station with sugar glazed ham, roast turkey breast or top round of beef. For a main course, taste the coconut shrimp, stuffed flounder or crab cakes. Make sure to save room and stop by the dessert station to have some ice cream, cobbler and more!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 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 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.
Oct 23, 2017 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Holiday
Honoring Veterans on Saturday, November 11th

WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 23, 2017) – In honor of the men and women who have served and currently serve in the U.S. Military, Mohegan Sun Pocono will be providing various Veterans Day promotions on Saturday, November 11th. Our Players Services will be honoring Veterans by handing out American Flag pins, a number of restaurants will feature great discounts and winning Veterans receive an extra bonus during the 11th Anniversary Celebration giveaway!
To thank our active and retired military members for their service, Timbers Buffet offers a 50% lunch buffet, Wolfgang Puck Express offer a 50% food purchase, Elixir offers 50% off breakfast sandwiches and coffees and Rustic Kitchen offers a 20% discount. Visit Betty and Joe’s and purchase any slice of cake or pie and receive a medium coffee for only $1.00
*All of the above discounts and specials are only available to guests with a valid Military ID. Cannot be used on alcohol. See outlets for details.
Saturdays in November are the 11th Anniversary Celebration giveaway! When playing any slot or table game with your Momentum card from Noon to 10:05pm every Saturday in November, one winner every 11 minutes will be selected to win $1,111 in Free Slot Play. Any Veteran who wins will receive and extra bonus of $100 in Free Slot Play!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 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 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.
Nov 23, 2016 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom
Join us to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve!
WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 23, 2016) – Mohegan Sun Pocono is the place to be this Christmas and New Year’s Eve! With festivities throughout the day, there is something for everyone with live music, holiday dining specials, champagne toasts and so much more. Join us as we spread Christmas cheer and countdown to 2017!
Christmas Specials
After 4:00pm on Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas Day, enjoy Rustic Kitchen’s special holiday menu including seafood bisque to start, an appetizer of clams casino or crab and artichoke salad, and for an entrée, the choice of crab stuffed haddock with lemon beurre blanc, fresh herb seared seabass with tomato cous cous and filet mignon with shrimp scampi sauce.
At Betty and Joe’s, enjoy a medium coffee for $1.00 with a purchase of a slice of pie or cake.
Ben and Jerry’s will offer free sprinkles with a purchase of any ice cream.
At Wetzel’s Pretzels, purchase an almond bitz and receive free sweet glaze dip.
New Year’s Eve 2017
Countdown to 2017! Start the celebrations early and enjoy the Noon Year’s Eve countdown and complimentary toast at Noon.
Before the clock strikes Midnight, come ring in the New Year at Bash in the Ballroom in the Keystone Grand Ballroom from 10:00pm to 1:00am! No admission necessary, dance the year away to Who’s Bad – a tribute to Michael Jackson. In addition, don’t miss the champagne toast with party favors at Midnight on the casino floor.
* Guests Must Be 21 Years Old To Enter This Event.
Live music will also be available at other venues: Start your night listening to Ruth’s Chris Jazz trio at Ruth’s Chris Steak House from 6:30pm to 12:30am, at 9:00pm hang out with Gerald Demarco at Elixir or have a laugh with Stephanie Peters at Wise Crackers Comedy Club, party on with Shorty Long and The Jersey Horns from 9:30pm to 1:30am at Breakers and continue the celebration with Grace’s Downfall at Bar Louie from 10:00pm to 1:30am.
The celebrations continue with restaurants offering specials throughout the day and night! Enjoy delicious deals including:
New Year’s Eve:
Rustic Kitchen will feature lobster bisque, colossal crab cocktail, 12 oz. lobster tail with drawn butter, beef wellington with port demi glaze and seafood ravioli with saffron cream sauce.
At Betty and Joe’s, purchase any featured pastry and receive a medium coffee for $1.00.
Ben and Jerry’s will offer free sprinkles with any ice cream purchase.
At Wetzel’s Pretzels, purchase an almond bitz and receive free sweet glaze dip.
New Year’s Day:
Start the New Year with Betty & Joe’s featured items!
At Ben and Jerry’s, purchase any ice cream and receive free sprinkles.
Wetzel’s Pretzels will offer free sweet glaze dip with a purchase of almond bitz.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 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 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.
Oct 29, 2015 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Holiday, Shopping
Mohegan Sun Pocono gives back to Veterans on Wednesday, November 11th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 20, 2015) – On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, to honor those who have served our country, Mohegan Sun Pocono offers discounts and deals for active and retired military members, as well as patriotic performances by the Mohegan Sun Pocono Team Member Choir outside of Timbers Buffet at Noon and in the racing lobby at 12:30pm.
Relax—you deserve it! For our active and retired service members, Spa Sapphire offers a 25% discount on all services on Wednesday, November 11th. Men and women can enjoy a luxurious facial, relaxing massage, blissful body treatment or soak, exquisite Aromatherapy manicure and pedicure, or a visit to the exotic Himalayan Salt Sauna or detoxifying MudChamber with Rain Shower Cascade & Steam. With valid military ID on Veterans Day, Spa Sapphire also offers a 20% discount on Aveda retail items. For a complete list of services and prices, visit their website.
On Wednesday, November 11th, to thank our active and retired military members for their service, Timbers Buffet offers a 50% discount, Wolfgang Puck Express and Johnny Rockets offer a 20% discount, Elixir offers 20% off breakfast sandwiches and coffees and Rustic Kitchen offers a 15% discount. (Must provide valid military ID. Cannot be used on alcohol. See outlets for details.)
For dessert, stop by Ben & Jerry’s and buy one hot fudge or caramel sundae and receive a second one for $1.00, or visit Betty and Joe’s and purchase any slice of cake or pie and receive a medium coffee for only $1.00.
All guests are welcome to enjoy our Wednesday specials, including:
Bar Louie
- $8.00 lunch specials from 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Happy hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm featuring $3.25 drafts, $4.25 glasses of wine, $5.25 martinis and half price select appetizers
- $6.00 buckets of beer (five 12oz beers)
- Music from DJ Glitch starting at 9:30pm
Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop
- Happy Hour specials from 5:00pm to 7:00pm featuring $5.00 glasses of Vintner’s Select (red or white)
- Two bottles of Viognier for $30.00
Elixir
- Starting at 11:00am enjoy $3.50 select beers, $4.00 select shots, $5.00 select glasses of wine and $5.00 select cocktail specials
Rustic Kitchen
- All-you-can-eat pasta for $11.95 from 4:00pm to 11:00pm
- Happy Hour specials from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the bar
Wetzel’s Pretzels
- Buy any pretzel and receive a second one for half price
Wolfgang Puck Express
- Happy Hour specials from 6:00pm to 8:00pm featuring $1.00 off all wine and Pinnacle mixed drinks and $3.00 Coronas
For additional information, please visit Mohegan Sun Pocono’s website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 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 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.
Oct 8, 2015 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Racing, Special Events
Halloween tricks and treats on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st
WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 8, 2015) – Show your Halloween spirit all weekend at Mohegan Sun Pocono, with ghoulish harness racing, mischievous costume parties, wicked nightlife events and more!
Boo Bash
Come as you aren’t! Boo Bash is back on Friday, October 30th in the Keystone Grand Ballroom starting at 7:00pm. Grab your best ghoulish getup, superhero tights or angel wings and enter the costume contest for the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000.00 and other great cash prizes. Indulge in the Boo Bash featured drink special, Mali Boo!, and party to live music from The Chatter until Midnight. Hang around for a spell when Boo Bash is over and haunt on over to Breakers until 2:00am to groove to the sounds of Gas Station Disco.
$75,000 Spooktacular Giveaway
There are no tricks, only treats in Mohegan Sun Pocono’s $75,000 Spooktacular Giveaway on Halloween! From Noon to 5:00pm on Saturday, October 31st, two Momentum members each hour will win $250.00 cash. At 7:00pm one lucky guest will win $50,000.00 cash and 50 more will win at least $450.00 in Free Slot Play. It’s simple to play—get one entry for every Status Point earned from October 1st though October 30th, then activate entries on Saturday, October 31st from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at any kiosk to be eligible to win.
Live Harness Racing with The Grey Ghost And Poltergeist Pace
Have a fang-tastic Halloween evening at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono starting at 6:30pm with The Grey Ghost and Poltergeist Pace. This pace is exclusively for grey and roan horses where they will compete in this ghostly race, led onto the track by the Headless Horseman. The winner will be presented with a trophy by children in costume in the ghoulishly delightful Winners’ Circle.
Live Entertainment
On Halloween night, get your scare on at Elixir’s Halloween party starting at 9:00pm with live music from Jimmy & Vitz, head to Bar Louie for a Halloween celebration featuring Fake Uncle Jack starting at 9:30pm or creep over to Breakers to enjoy the sounds of Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns starting at 9:30pm.
For complete information on all events at Mohegan Sun Pocono visit their website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 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 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, download our app and view us on YouTube.