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Mohegan Pennsylvania
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Logo prior to October 2022 name change
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Mohegan Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Mohegan Pennsylvania
Mohegan Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Mohegan Pennsylvania
Location Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Address 1280 Hwy 315
No. of rooms 238
Total gaming space 82,000 square feet (7,600 m2)
Signature attractions Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania
Notable restaurants Ruth's Chris Steak House
Casino type Land-based
Native American gaming
Racino
Owner Downs Racing, LP
Division of Mohegan
Previous names Pocono Downs (1965–2005)
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (2005–2015)
Mohegan Sun Pocono (2015–2022)
Coordinates 41°16′08″N 75°49′09″W / 41.2689°N 75.8193°W / 41.2689; -75.8193
Website moheganpa.com

Mohegan Pennsylvania is a fun place in Plains Township, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It is a special kind of entertainment center called a "racino." This means it has both a racetrack and a casino.

The Mohegan company owns and runs this place. This company is part of the Mohegan Tribe from Connecticut. The Mohegan Tribe is one of the Native American tribes in the United States.

At Mohegan Pennsylvania, you can find over 2,300 slot machines. These are games where you put in money and try to win. There are also live table games like blackjack, roulette, and poker. These are card and wheel games played with a dealer. You can also place bets on sports at the sportsbook. The location also has its original harness racing track. This track opened in 1965 and was first known as Pocono Downs. Harness racing is a type of horse racing where horses pull a driver in a two-wheeled cart.

The Story of Mohegan Pennsylvania

How it Started: Pocono Downs

The Pocono Downs harness racing track first opened its doors in July 1965. It was a place where people could watch and enjoy horse races.

Becoming Mohegan Sun

On January 25, 2005, the Mohegan company bought the racetrack. They paid a lot of money for it. After this, the place was renamed "Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs." In November 2006, it became the very first casino in Pennsylvania to have slot machines.

Adding More Games and a Hotel

Pennsylvania allowed more types of games in 2010. So, on July 13, 2010, the casino added table games. These included blackjack, poker, and roulette. In November 2013, a hotel was built right next to the casino. This made it easy for visitors to stay overnight.

New Names Over Time

In 2015, the whole place got a new name again. It was called "Mohegan Sun Pocono." This was part of a bigger plan to update the company's brand. Then, on October 4, 2022, it changed its name one more time. It became "Mohegan Pennsylvania." This new name helps all the Mohegan company's places have similar names.

Sports Betting and Online Games

In 2019, Mohegan worked with another company called Kindred Group. Together, they started offering sports betting. You could place bets on sports right at the casino. This started on October 5, 2019. Soon after, on November 12, 2019, you could also bet on sports online.

What You Can Find There

Places to Eat and Shop

Mohegan Pennsylvania has many choices for food. There are fourteen different places to eat. Some well-known restaurants include Ruth's Chris Steak House and Johnny Rockets. There is also a food court with various options. For shopping, you can find a wine and cheese shop. There are also several small stores with different items.

Off-Track Horse Betting

Mohegan also has another place in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Here, people can bet on horse races that are happening at other tracks. This is called off-track wagering. It is managed under the same rules as Mohegan Pennsylvania.

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See also

  • Mohegan (company)
  • List of casinos in Pennsylvania
  • List of casino hotels
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