The first level hosts the majority of the games as well as a snack bar and casino bar. There is a casino bar and food court located on the main level with future plans for a patio restaurant. The main level is smoke-free with approximately one-third of the games. The casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and houses almost 1,100 new slot machines with denominations ranging from one cent to $25. The investment in this Phase I project was approximately $72.6 million. The construction of the 90,000 square foot two-level gaming space including a food court began in September of 2005 with the removal of the facility’s old grandstand.
State and local officials were present as Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll joined Mohegan Sun officials in pulling a ceremonial slot machine handle to open the casino. Wilkes-Barre, PA (November 14, 2006) – Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs made history today with a grand opening ceremony, introducing slot machine gaming in Pennsylvania.
