Mohegan Sun Pocono

Mohegan Sun Pocono
Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania
Mohegan Sun Pocono (the United States)
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA
Address 1280 Hwy 315
No. of rooms238
Total gaming space82,000 square feet (7,600 m2)
Signature attractionsThe Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono
Notable restaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
Casino typeLand-based
Native American gaming
Racino
OwnerDowns Racing, LP
Division of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, of The Mohegan Tribe
Previous namesPocono Downs
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
WebsiteMohegan Sun Pocono

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Mohegan Sun Pocono (formerly Pocono Downs and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs) is a racino located in Plains Township on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The casino features over 2,300 slots, live tables for blackjack, roulette and poker, and a sportsbook offering sports betting. A ⅝-mile (1-kilometer) harness track is also a major attraction.

History[edit]

The racetrack itself is as of 2015 now called The Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Mohegan Sun acquired the Pocono Downs racetrack on January 25, 2005 in a $280 million purchase of the Pocono Downs Racetrack from Penn National Gaming.[1] Mohegan Sun renamed the property 'Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,' and began a major expansion. It began operation in November 2006 as the first slots casino in the state of Pennsylvania.

In January 2010, then Governor Ed Rendell signed a bill to legalize table games in Pennsylvania. The Mohegan Sun casino was among the first to receive approval for table games, and planned to hire 600 new employees for the expansion. Table games began operation on July 13, 2010.

In November 2013, Mohegan Sun opened a hotel that is connected to the casino floor.

On January 28, 2019, Mohegan Sun Pocono signed a partnership with Kindred Group to begin sports betting at a sportsbook at the casino along with offering online gambling and sports betting.[2] Mohegan Sun Pocono became the first casino in Northeastern Pennsylvania to offer sports betting.[3] On March 29, 2019, Mohegan Sun Pocono applied for a sports betting license;[4] the license was approved on May 15, 2019. The casino constructed a 1,130 sq ft (105 m2) sportsbook that contains a video wall, 7 sports betting terminals, and 3 teller windows.[5] The Unibet Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun Pocono opened on October 5, 2019, with former National Football League and Penn State linebacker LaVar Arrington in attendance for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.[6] Unibet launched online gambling and online sports betting on November 12, 2019.[7]

On March 18, 2020, Carmine Fusco, who trained and raced horses at The Downs at Poccono Downs, became the first resident of Pennsylvania to die from Coronavirus disease 2019.[8]

Features[edit]

Dining and shopping[edit]

The facility has fourteen restaurants or food service areas, including a food court, Johnny Rockets, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and Rustic Kitchen

There are also four shops, including a wine and cheese shop.

Off-track wagering[edit]

Mohegan Sun also owns off-track betting facilities in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, and Allentown.

Gallery[edit]

  • Torch near the entrance

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^Mohegan Sun Reports Mixed Results 'Mohegan Sun Reports Mixed Results', Casino City Times, Retrieved on 22 November 2007
  2. ^Allabaugh, Denise (January 29, 2019). 'Mohegan Sun Pocono to offer sports betting, online gaming'. The Citizens' Voice. Wilkes-Barre, PA. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  3. ^Blackburne, Carolyn (January 28, 2019). 'Sports Betting Coming to Mohegan Sun Pocono'. Scranton, PA: WNEP-TV. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  4. ^'Mount Airy, Mohegan Sun casinos seek sports-betting licenses in Pennsylvania'. The Morning Call. Allentown, PA. Associated Press. March 29, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
  5. ^Harris, Jon (May 15, 2019). 'Mohegan Sun Pocono approved for sports wagering, hopes to take first bets before NFL season starts'. The Morning Call. Allentown, PA. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  6. ^Senior, Chase (October 5, 2019). 'Sports Betting Available at Mohegan Sun Pocono'. Scranton, PA: WNEP-TV. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  7. ^Gelman, Bill (November 7, 2019). 'Unibet Sportsbook And Casino Debuting Nov. 12 With A Massive Library Of Games'. Play Pennsylvania. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  8. ^Pa. (TNS), Matt Bufano-The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre. 'State's first COVID-19 death has local ties'. Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2020-04-10.

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 41°16′08″N75°49′09″W / 41.2689°N 75.8193°W

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1280 Highway 315,PA 18702Wilkes-Barre

Overview

Boasting an on-site casino and 17 dining destinations, Mohegan Sun Pocono is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The property offers free parking and free WiFi access.

A flat-screen cable TV and air conditioning are included in each modern room.

Guests at Mohegan Sun Pocono can place bets at the casino, dine at the many area restaurants or enjoy the on-site Spa Sapphire. There is also daily live entertainment.

On-site dining options include Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Rustic Kitchen and Tony Luke's.

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is 5.6 mi away from Mohegan Sun Pocono.

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Rooms: 5

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Facilities of Mohegan Sun Pocono

General

  • WiFi in all areas

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Transportation

  • Shuttle service (free)

Front Desk Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • ATM on site
  • Invoice provided

Common Areas

  • Terrace

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Casino
  • Evening entertainment

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Shops

  • Gift shop
  • Shops (on site)
  • Convenience store (on site)

Miscellaneous

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Designated smoking area
  • Adults only

Mohegan Sun Pocono Phone

Safety & security

  • Safe
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Mohegan Sun Pocono

These are general hotel policies for Mohegan Sun Pocono. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

16:00 - 00:00 hours

Check-out

Mohegan Sun Pocono Restaurants

06:00 - 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

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