As Luzerne and Monroe counties move into the green phase of reopening this Friday, June 19, both Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre and Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono have announced that they will reopen on Monday, June 22 for the first time in three months. Mohegan Sun Pocono 1280 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 General Information and Hotel Reservations: 1.888.WIN.IN.PA. For assistance in better understanding the content of this page or any other page within this website, please call the following telephone number 1.888.WIN.IN.PA. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard. Uncasville, CT 06382. General Information: 1.888.226.7711. Hotel Reservations: 1.888.777.7922. For assistance in better understanding the content of this page or any other page within this website, please call the following telephone number 1.888.226.7711.
In accordance with the latest temporary COVID-19 protective mitigation efforts announced by Governor Wolf, Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) will be temporarily closing on Saturday, December 12th at Midnight and will reopen on Monday, January 4th. We will continue to closely monitor health updates for our region, and stay in contact with the Governor’s office as well our local and state health authorities as we navigate the recent rise in cases. We look forward to welcoming our guests back soon with the highest levels of health & safety continuing to be the top priority.
Please check back for more updates.
We are excited to welcome you back! It takes all of us so be sure to do your part and follow our social distancing and safety guidelines to ensure a safe, enjoyable time for you and those around you.
Please note we love welcoming our guests to Mohegan Sun Pocono, but as we reopen, it is important to us to put your health and safety first.
To protect those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19, we recommend that anyone in a high-risk group please visit us at a later date when it is safer to do so.
Thank you for playing it safe!
Property Updates
Mohegan Sun Pocono has announced property updates that have gone into effect since July 8th, 2020.
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Be in the know by clicking the View Property Updates button below:
Do Your Part, Stay 6 Feet Apart
Maintain a safe distance of 6 feet or more from others as much as possible
Look for signs on the floor in places where lines may form to ensure distancing
Plexiglass has been added to transactional locations
Restaurants near grand casino mille lacs. Various slot machines have been turned off and table game seating has been reduced to implement and promote social distancing
Have Good, Clean Fun
Wash your hands often
Swipe a wipe - For your safety, please sanitize your hands and wipe down your machine or table and chair before you play
Hand sanitizing stations and disinfecting wipes have been added throughout the property
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Know Before You Go Temperature Check
A simple, non-invasive temperature check will be performed on all guests and team members as they enter the property, and protocols are in place to monitor systems
- Any guest with a temperature reading higher than 100.2 degrees will be re-tested to confirm
- If the reading is still high, guests will be asked to return when they feel healthy and will be reminded to follow up with their health care provider
- Upon reopening, there will only be two main entries: the main valet entrance and hotel valet entrance. The racing entrance will open in the near future
Be Social, Be Safe
It is mandatory for guests and team members to wear masks unless eating or drinking.
At this time, smoking will not be permitted anywhere indoors. Please use designated smoking areas outside the facility at the main entrance and hotel valet entrance.
Relax & Recharge
Open restaurants and bars will reduce seating to allow for physical distancing during dining and only patio or atrium seating will be provided
Openings & Information
In order to comply with Governor Wolf's latest COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Mohegan Sun Pocono will temporarily suspend alcoholic beverage service on the gaming floor. Alcoholic beverages can be consumed while dining in our restaurants.
What's Open?
Bar Louie
Electric City Roasting Company
Johnny Rockets
Marshall Rousso
Mohegan Sun Pocono Hotel
Molly O'Sheas
Poker Room
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Rustic Kitchen
Sunburst Bar
Tony Lukes
Unibet Sportsbook
Electric City Roasting Company
Johnny Rockets
Marshall Rousso
Mohegan Sun Pocono Hotel
Molly O'Sheas
Poker Room
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Rustic Kitchen
Sunburst Bar
Tony Lukes
Unibet Sportsbook
What's Closed..For Now?
Bean & Vine
Breakers
Gyms
Pacer's Clubhouse
Pearl
Pools
Ruby Blue
Slice'd
Season's Buffet
Spa Sapphire
Starting Gate Bar
Valet Parking
VIP Lounge
Winner's Circle
Breakers
Gyms
Pacer's Clubhouse
Pearl
Pools
Ruby Blue
Slice'd
Season's Buffet
Spa Sapphire
Starting Gate Bar
Valet Parking
VIP Lounge
Winner's Circle
The Hotel at Mohegan Sun Pocono will resume operations on Sunday, June 28th and will begin accepting reservations on Monday, June 22nd.
Mohegan Sun Pocono will reopen at 10:00am on Monday, June 22nd, with increased safety measures in place. Various slot machines have been turned off and table game seating has been reduced to encourage safe distancing practices. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers are located throughout the property for your use to wipe down machines or tables prior to play. Capacity monitoring of the gaming floor has been established to avoid over crowding. At this time, the Poker room will remain closed until further notice.
Reduced dine-in capacity to promote safety and social distancing.
At this time, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building. Smoking will only be permitted outside of the facility at the main entrance and hotel valet entrance.
Live racing is currently closed but we anticipate to resume operations very soon.
Mohegan Sun Pocono Property Updates
In an effort to improve the overall guest experience and prevent underage gaming, we are happy to announce that MSP has become a 21 and over facility. The change went into effect July 8th, 2020. Many of the gates around the gaming floor will be removed, allowing guests to move more freely around the main gaming floor to access games and amenities. Guests under the age of 21 will still be able to access certain restaurants and the racing area by entering through the lower level racing entrance.
Guests under the age of 21 can access Mohegan Sun Pocono via the racing lobby entrance. Parking for this entrance is located in Lot A.
Guests will be able to dine at Bar Louie, Rustic Kitchen, and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse via the racing lobby entrance. All other restaurants located in the main gaming facility at Mohegan Sun Pocono will be age restricted to 21 years or older with no exceptions.
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Individuals under the age of 21 will be prohibited from staying in the hotel Mohegan Sun Pocono. Please click here for a list of our partner hotels.
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 15, 2020) – News that Luzerne County, PA will be entering the green phase was recently made and with that, Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) is excited to announce a public reopening at 10:00am on Monday, June 22nd. This reopening will include comprehensive safety and social distancing protocols, some of which include thermal temperature scans at all points of entry, protective mask requirements and limited guest capacity.
“Over the past few months Mohegan Sun Pocono has been laser-focused on preparing our property for a safe reopen and we’re really excited to welcome back both our valued guests and more of our incredible team members on June 22nd.” said Anthony Carlucci, President & General Manager of MSP. “With the guidance of industry experts, regulatory agencies, and in closely mirroring the comprehensive protocols put in place by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship property in Connecticut, we feel we are well-prepared for our doors to open and can’t wait to welcome guests to a clean, safe and fun environment.”
Mohegan Sun Pocono temporarily closed all casino and resort operations on the evening of Monday, March 16th, due to necessary precautions related to COVID-19. In the past few months, comprehensive safety protocols and technology have been implemented across MSP for the safety of all guests, team members and the surrounding community. All of these new safety features can be found at Mohegansunpocono.com as well, though key measures and information include:
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- Non-invasive thermal cameras for both team member and guest entrances. (Any guest or team member that registers a temperature of 100.2 or higher will be rechecked, and if the reading is still high, they will be asked politely to return when they feel healthy and contact their healthcare provider)
- Protective face masks will be required for all team members and guests
- Various slot machines will be turned off and table game seating will be reduced to implement and promote social distancing
- Significant increases in hand sanitizer dispensers and disinfecting wipes will be present across all sections of MSP
- Highly frequent cleaning and disinfecting throughout all of Mohegan Sun Pocono will occur, including but not limited to all gaming positions, public seating areas and restrooms
- All restaurants and bars will have reduced seating to allow for physical distancing and VIP Lounges will have full service stations only
- Additional safety signage and floor decals have been installed throughout the property to promote and reinforce social distancing
- Plexiglass dividers at transactional locations have been installed
- All Mohegan Sun Pocono team members will take part in a COVID-19 training program upon returning for work
*For Mohegan Sun Pocono’s initial reopening, there will only be two guest entries: the main valet entrance and hotel valet entrance. The racing entrance will open in the near future.
Areas of Mohegan Sun Pocono that will remain closed for the initial reopening will include Valet Parking, Seasons Buffet, the Poker Room, pools and gyms.
The Hotel at Mohegan Sun Pocono will resume operations on Sunday, June 28th and will begin accepting reservations on Monday, June 22nd.
Additional information on safety measures and all other developments are available at mohegansunpocono.com/updates.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1,900 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1,900 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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