Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania's 1st Casino, delivers exciting casino and racing action for residents and visitors to Northeast Pennsylvania.

Currently, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs offers 1,203 slot machines in the fun atmosphere of a remodeled portion of the clubhouse at the Pocono Downs racetrack. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all the slot machines feature the coin-less ticket-in/ticket-out technology. There's no need to bring change with you. Two floors of gaming allow for smoking and non-smoking areas, plus each level has a bar with video poker.

A great meal can be blended with your gaming experience. Try the Pacer's Clubhouse Restaurant, open Friday through Tuesday, with tiered seating overlooking the racetrack and mountain backdrop. There's a casual and fun Food Court, with a trio of food options, from the Mohegan Grille & Deli to Hot Tomato Pizza and Pasta and The Right Blend, a tasty coffee and dessert eatery.

Live harness racing takes place Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Post time is 2pm. Simulcast action from racetracks across the country is open every day. There's always free admission and free parking.

New Casino Coming in 2008!

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs held a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, May 4, 2007 to officially mark the beginning of construction on a new $180 million dollar casino and entertainment complex. This event brings the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs one step closer to its goal of being the leading gaming and entertainment experience in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The development, named "Project Sunrise", will create a spectacular unique gaming experience for Northeast Pennsylvania residents and its visitors. The 300,000 square foot project will create hundreds of construction jobs; dynamic opportunities for local vendors, materials providers and craftsmen; and add approximately 500 additional permanent jobs.

The centerpiece of the project is a magnificent circular casino with 2,000 slot machines. The gaming space includes a glamorous high-limit area and a comfortable non-smoking gaming space. Patrons will also have enclosed access to the existing casino and track amenities, giving them convenient access to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs live harness racing and simulcast operations.

The new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will present an array of restaurant options including a 200-seat gourmet steakhouse, a fabulous 330-seat buffet, an upscale food court with several outlets along with two other full-service restaurants.

Entertainment, in the form of visually and socially attractive lounges, will be a priority in the new project. At the heart of the new casino will be a fabulous 3,650 square foot center bar and lounge. The complex will also be home to two additional lounges on the perimeter of the casino as well as an upscale VIP lounge and a high energy nightclub which will provide live nightly entertainment.

When it is time to stroll and shop, over 7,000 square feet will be designated for attractive retail stores. There will be four thousand parking spaces which include 800 valet parking spaces.

Construction of Project Sunrise is scheduled to be completed in the Summer of 2008.

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) purchased the facility in January, 2005.