Mohegan Sun opens $208 million complex at Pocono Downs
September 1, 2008
Sun Bar at Mogegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has opened its $208 million
gaming and entertainment complex.
“This day is possible due in large part to the spirit of
cooperation and commitment by the community of Northeastern Pennsylvania,”
Bobby Soper, president and chief executive officer of Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs, said during the grand opening July 17.
“This is
really is your casino.”
The new
property includes 55,000 square feet of new gaming space hosting 2,500 slot and
electronic virtual table games, many new to Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's
first casino is the first in the Commonwealth to offer these games in the
market including: Wheel of Fortune Multi Level Progressive, Diamond Jackpots,
Red Hottie, Press your Luck/Monopoly community games, GameMaker, Bonus Frenzy,
Spin & Win, Bagpipe Bonus, Quick Hit 5 level Progressive, Power
Progressive, All About Money, Anything But Six, Super Times Pay, Golden Gate
Artic Fox, Dean Martin, Ruby Ring and Houdini.
Visitors
also will find 300 slot and electronic virtual table games across the bridge to
what was phase one of the complex.
The new
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs includes a high limit room and a high rollers VIP
lounge, the eye-catching Sun Bar, 7,000 square feet of retail shopping, and
previously unavailable culinary choices including the regional debut of Ruth’s
Chris Steak House, a premier name in fine dining, and the Rustic Kitchen Bistro
and Bar, a unique food and entertainment attraction offering an Italian
Mediterranean-themed menu and a live television cooking presentation studio
presenting daily shows called “In the Kitchen” hosted by Mountain Top, Penn.,
native and cooking show celebrity chef, Kate Gabriele.
The project includes several other dining
options, including Bar Louie, the Pearl Sushi Bar, the Timbers Buffet, and a
food court.
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