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  2. Mohegan Sun Casino Wilkes Barre Reopening Schedule

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.

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Mohegan Sun Casino Wilkes Barre Reopening
  • Please note we love welcoming guests of all ages to Mohegan Sun, 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 over the age of 65 or in a high-risk group please visit us at a later date when it is safer to do so.
  • UNCASVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Mohegan Sun has announced it will not reopen on April 30 as initially planned. The casino was supposed to be closed to the public until April 30; however, the reopening.
  • Mohegan Sun is an American casino, with 364,000 square feet (33,800 square meters) of gambling space. Operated by the Mohegan Tribe, it is located on 240 acres (97 ha) of reservation land along the banks of the Thames River in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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.
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

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

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

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

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.

Mohegan Sun Wilkes Barre Hotel

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 Casino Wilkes Barre Reopening Schedule

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.

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.

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Wilkes-Barre,PA – June 2020 / Newsmaker Alert / News that Luzerne County, PA willbe entering the green phase was recently made and with that, MoheganSun Pocono (MSP) is excited to announce a public reopening at 10:00amon Monday, June 22nd. This reopening**will include comprehensive safety and social distancing protocols, someof which include thermal temperature scans at all points of entry, protectivemask requirements and limited guest capacity.

“Overthe past few months Mohegan Sun Pocono has been laser-focused on preparingour property for a safe reopen and we’re really excited to welcome backboth our valued guests and more of our incredible team members on June22nd,” said AnthonyCarlucci, President & General Manager of MSP. “With the guidanceof industry experts, regulatory agencies, and in closely mirroring thecomprehensive protocols put in place by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s(MGE) flagship property in Connecticut, we feel we are well-prepared forour doors to open and can’t wait to welcome guests to a clean, safe andfun environment.”


MoheganSun Pocono temporarily closed all casino and resort operations on the eveningof Monday, March 16th, due to necessary precautions related to COVID-19.In the past few months, comprehensive safety protocols and technology havebeen implemented across MSP for the safety of all guests, team membersand the surrounding community. All of these new safety features can befound at www.MoheganSunPocono.comas well, though key measures and information include:
  • Non-invasivethermal cameras for both team member and guest entrances. (Any guest orteam 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 returnwhen they feel healthy and contact their healthcare provider)
  • Protectiveface masks will be required for all team members and guests
  • Variousslot machines will be turned off and table game seating will be reducedto implement and promote social distancing
  • Significantincreases in hand sanitizer dispensers and disinfecting wipes will be presentacross all sections of MSP
  • Highlyfrequent cleaning and disinfecting throughout all of Mohegan Sun Poconowill occur, including but not limited to all gaming positions, public seatingareas and restrooms
  • All restaurantsand bars will have reduced seating to allow for physical distancing andVIP Lounges will have full service stations only
  • Additionalsafety signage and floor decals have been installed throughout the propertyto promote and reinforce social distancing
  • Plexiglassdividers at transactional locations have been installed
  • All MoheganSun Pocono team members will take part in a COVID-19 training program uponreturning for work
**ForMohegan Sun Pocono’s initial reopening, there will only be two guest entries:the main valet entrance and hotel valet entrance. The racing entrance willopen in the near future.

Areasof Mohegan Sun Pocono that will remain closed for the initial reopeningwill include Valet Parking, Seasons Buffet, the Poker Room, pools and gyms.

TheHotel at Mohegan Sun Pocono will resume operations on Sunday, June 28thand will begin accepting reservations on Monday, June 22nd.

Additionalinformation on safety measures and all other developments are availableat www.MoheganSunPocono.com/updates.

AboutMohegan Sun Pocono
MoheganSun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the firstdestination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then hasbecome one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinationsin the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan SunPocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000-square-footConvention Center. It is currently home to 82,000-square-feet of gamingspace including nearly 60 live table games, over 1,900 slot machines andelectronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife,entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easyaccess of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More informationis available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1-888-946-4672) or visiting ourwebsite. Connect with us on Facebook,follow us on Twitter or Instagram,download our app and view us on YouTube.

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