Mohegan Pennsylvania

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Mohegan Pennsylvania is a racino located in Plains Township on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It is owned and operated by Mohegan, the gaming and entertainment arm of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. The facility includes over 2,300 slot machines, live tables for blackjack, roulette and poker, and a sportsbook for sports betting. It also retains its original harness racing track, which opened in 1965 as Pocono Downs.

History

The Pocono Downs harness racing facility opened in July 1965.[1][2]

Mohegan acquired the racetrack on January 25, 2005 in a $280 million deal with Penn National Gaming.[3] Rebranded as "Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs," the facility became the first slots casino in Pennsylvania when it began operations in November 2006.

Following Pennsylvania’s legalization of table games in 2010, the property added blackjack, poker, and roulette, launching those operations on July 13, 2010. In November 2013, Mohegan opened a hotel directly connected to the casino floor.

In 2015, the complex was renamed "Mohegan Sun Pocono" as part of a company-wide brand update.[1]

On October 4, 2022, the facility was rebranded again as "Mohegan Pennsylvania" to unify the company’s portfolio under a consistent naming convention.[4]

Sports betting and digital gaming

In 2019, Mohegan partnered with the Kindred Group to launch on-site and online sports betting via its Unibet brand. A retail sportsbook opened on October 5, 2019, and online gambling followed on November 12, 2019.[5][6][7]

COVID-19 impact

On March 18, 2020, prominent horse trainer Carmine Fusco, associated with the Pocono Downs racing scene, became the first recorded death from COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.[8][9]

Features

Dining and shopping

The resort includes fourteen dining options, such as Johnny Rockets, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Rustic Kitchen, and a food court. Retail options include a wine and cheese shop and several boutiques.

Off-track wagering

Mohegan also operates an off-track wagering facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, under the same regulatory umbrella as Mohegan Pennsylvania.

Gallery

See also

References

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External links

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