- Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
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Mohegan Sun
at Pocono DownsLocation Plains, PA, USA Address 1280 Hwy 315
Plains, PA 18702Notable restaurants Bar Louie
Ben & Jerry's
Betty & Joe's
Hot Dog Hall of Fame
Johnny Rockets
Pearl
Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Sky Food Court
Timbers Buffet
Wolfgang Puck ExpressCasino type Land-Based
Native American
RacinoOwner Direct:
Downs Racing, LP
Indirect:
Mohegan Tribal Gaming AuthorityWebsite Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is a racino in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. The casino features 2,500 slots, live blackjack, roulette, and poker Tables. A 5/8 mile harness track is also a major attraction.
Mohegan Sun acquired the Pocono Downs racetrack on January 25, 2005 for $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. Operation as the first slots casino in the state of Pennsylvania, commenced in November, 2006.
In January 2010, former Governor Rendell signed a bill to legalize table games in Pennsylvania. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs was among the first to receive approval for table games. Mohegan Sun planned to hire 600 new employees for the expansion. Table games began operation on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
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Dining
- Bar Louie
- Ben & Jerry's
- Betty & Joe's
- Hot Dog Hall of Fame
- Johnny Rockets
- Pacers Clubhouse Restaurant
- Pearl
- Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar
- Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Sky Food Court
- Timbers Buffet
- Wetzel's Pretzels
- Wolfgang Puck Express
Shopping
- Marshall Rousso
- Misura
- Mogo
- Crossing Vineyards
- Brookstone
Players Club
The Mohegan Sun Players Club is divided into three levels: Players Club, Elite, and Sagamore Club.
Off-Track Wagering
Mohegan Sun also owns off-track betting facilities.
- The Downs at Carbondale, Carbondale, PA
- The Downs at East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, PA
- The Downs at Hazleton, Hazleton, PA
- The Downs at Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA
See also
- List of casinos in Pennsylvania
References
- ^ Mohegan Sun Reports Mixed Results Casino City Times Retrieved on 22 November 2007
External links
Coordinates: 41°16′08″N 75°49′09″W / 41.2689°N 75.8193°W
Current casinos Harrah's Chester • Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course • The Meadows Racetrack and Casino • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs • Mount Airy Casino Resort • Parx Racing and Casino • Presque Isle Downs & Casino • Rivers Casino Pittsburgh • Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem • SugarHouse Casino
Casino owners Cannery Casino Resorts • Harrah's Entertainment • Las Vegas Sands • MTR Gaming Group • Penn National Gaming
County · Historic sites · Mayors · Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza · Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs · Wyoming Monument · Luzerne County Historical Society · PNC FieldCategories:- Casinos in Pennsylvania
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