What Mohegan Sun Pocono does

Mohegan Sun Pocono, operating commercially as Mohegan Pennsylvania, is a tribal gaming integrated resort located at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The property is owned and operated by the Mohegan Indian Tribe, a federally recognized Native American tribe, through its Mohegan Gaming & Hospitality division, alongside sister properties Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Fallsview Casino Resort, and Casino Niagara. The operation centers on a nearly 80,000 sq ft gaming floor with 1,500+ slot machines spanning penny to $100 denominations, nearly 60 table games (blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride), a 9-table non-smoking poker room, and an Aristocrat-branded gaming lounge. Live harness racing has been operated at Pocono Downs for 61 seasons (February through November). The resort adds 238 hotel rooms (218 standard + 20 suites), Spa Sapphire, 17 restaurants/bars/cafés, a 20,000 sq ft Keystone Grand Ballroom for meetings and conventions, and entertainment venues including Breakers, Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Party on the Patio, Embers Terrace, The Hive Taphouse, and Rustic Kitchen, plus the on-site The River 105 & 103.5 FM radio station.

The company's platform architecture combines the on-property resort stack with a digital extension layer: play.moheganpacasino.com offers 500+ real-money online casino games (slots, table games, live dealer) to Pennsylvania residents 21+, iBet Mohegan provides remote wagering on harness racing, and the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania plus Sportsbook at Lehigh Valley capture sports wagering handle. The Momentum loyalty program integrates point accrual across gaming, hotel, and dining with five tiers (Core, Ignite, Leap, Ascend, Soar) and a Momentum Travel extension, while a parallel Racing Rewards Club serves the harness racing segment. Ticketing is fulfilled through Ticketmaster for Keystone Grand Ballroom events, and partnerships with the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen Association and USTA standardize harness racing operations.

The revenue model is overwhelmingly transactional: gaming (slots, tables, poker, sportsbook, online casino, and pari-mutuel handle) drives the majority of revenue, supplemented by subscription-like hotel room revenue, F&B transaction revenue, ticketing and venue rental income, and meeting/convention professional services revenue across the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Customer segments are horizontal and consumer-facing (casino & entertainment seekers, hotel guests, online gaming players, horse racing enthusiasts, and corporate/event planners), pricing is usage-based at the slot and table level with variable hotel/event pricing, and the go-to-market is a hybrid direct-to-consumer physical-resort model augmented by digital channels, event-driven promotions such as Hot Summer Fun and Stars, Stripes & Jeep Giveaway, and a multi-channel marketing mix spanning organic social, email, radio, and ticketing partnerships. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed given private/tribal ownership.

Name

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Legal name

Mohegan Pennsylvania

Website

https://mohegansunpocono.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mohegan Sun Pocono (operating as Mohegan Pennsylvania) is a tribal gaming integrated resort in Wilkes-Barre, PA, owned by the Mohegan Indian Tribe, offering a casino floor with 1,500+ slots and 60 table games, a 238-room hotel, dining, live harness racing, sportsbooks, an online gaming platform, and a five-tier Momentum loyalty program serving regional consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Casino Hotels (THAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Racino Hotels (Racetrack Casinos) (THAGAJAF), Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA), Live Dealer Online Casinos (MPAEABAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming services
• Resort hospitality
• Live harness racing
• Sports betting wagering
• Online casino gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilkes Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Revenue from slot machines (1,500+ machines in denominations from 1 cent to $100), table games (nearly 60 including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride), and poker room (9 tables). Gaming is the primary revenue driver.
2. Hotel & Spa Accommodations: 238 guest rooms (218 standard rooms and 20 suites) with Spa Sapphire, generating room revenue and ancillary spa services.
3. Dining & Beverages: 17 restaurants, bars, and cafés ranging from fine dining to casual and quick service, generating F&B revenue.
4. Entertainment & Events: Live entertainment including concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, and the Keystone Grand Ballroom hosting events and conventions. Revenue from ticketing and venue rentals.
5. Sports Betting: Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Sportsbook at Lehigh Valley locations offering sports wagering.
6. Online Gaming: play.moheganpacasino.com offering real-money online casino games including slots, table games, and live dealer to Pennsylvania players.
7. Live Harness Racing & Wagering: 61st season of live harness racing at Pocono Downs with Racing Rewards Club, off-track wagering, simulcast, and iBet Mohegan platform.
8. Meetings & Conventions: 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodating 10 to 1,600 guests, with catering and event planning services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mohegan Sun Pocono (operating as Mohegan Pennsylvania) is a casino resort in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania offering a nearly 80,000 sq ft gaming floor with 1,500+ slot machines, ~60 table games, a non-smoking poker room, live harness racing, a 238-room hotel, Spa Sapphire, 17 dining venues, the Keystone Grand Ballroom for events, sportsbooks at two locations, and an online gaming platform (play.moheganpacasino.com) with 500+ games plus the iBet Mohegan horse racing wagering platform.

Product overview

Mohegan Pennsylvania (formerly Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs) is a comprehensive casino resort offering an integrated entertainment destination experience. The core product is the physical casino resort featuring a gaming floor with 1,500+ slot machines, nearly 60 table games, and live harness racing. The property's gaming operations are supplemented by a loyalty ecosystem called Momentum with five tiers (Core, Ignite, Leap, Ascend, Soar), an online gaming platform (Play.MoheganPAcasino.com) offering 500+ digital casino games, and iBet Mohegan for online horse racing wagering. The resort provides full-service hospitality including a 238-room hotel with Spa Sapphire, 17 restaurants and bars, multiple entertainment venues (Keystone Grand Ballroom, Breakers, Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Party on the Patio, Embers Terrace, The Hive Taphouse, Rustic Kitchen), and a 20,000 square-foot convention center. Additional offerings include the in-house radio station The River 105 and 103.5 FM, Racing Rewards Club for horse racing enthusiasts, and seasonal events like Hot Summer Fun. The property is completing a Sportsbook for sports betting at both the main venue and Lehigh Valley location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Momentum: Rewards and loyalty program for casino patrons offering exclusive benefits and access.
• Spa Sapphire
• Keystone Grand Ballroom
• Racing Rewards Club
• iBet Mohegan

Products and services

• Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort
• Hotel at Mohegan Pennsylvania
• Play.MoheganPAcasino.com Online Gaming
• iBet Mohegan
• The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono (Live Harness Racing)
• Keystone Grand Ballroom (Meetings & Conventions)
• Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania
• Spa Sapphire

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AristocratcoreTechnology or IntegrationAristocrat Gaming Lounge features dedicated space with Aristocrat slot machines and gaming content. Strategic partnership providing premium gaming content and equipment.
• TicketmasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner for Keystone Grand Ballroom events and entertainment venues. Provides ticketing infrastructure for concerts and events.
• Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen Association (PHHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PHHA for live harness racing operations. PHHA provides past performance data and racing information. Racing Guide and track records available through PHHA collaboration. Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania hosts the 61st season of live harness racing.
• USTA (United States Trotting Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSTA membership required for horsemen participation. My Horsemen portal uses USTA numbers for identification. Partnership enables standardized racing operations and participant tracking.
• Mohegan TribecoreOthersMohegan Pennsylvania is owned and operated by the Mohegan Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe. Parent company Mohegan operates multiple gaming properties including Mohegan Sun Connecticut, Fallsview Casino Resort, and Casino Niagara.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mohegan Sun (Connecticut): Sister property under Mohegan Tribe ownership with similar integrated resort model (casino, hotel, dining, entertainment). Operates the Momentum loyalty program, online gaming, and sportsbook; same operating model and parent ownership makes it the most directly comparable peer for benchmarking operating metrics and capital allocation.
• Parx Casino (Bensalem, PA): Largest regional casino by gaming revenue in Pennsylvania, located in Bensalem, also offering slots, table games, online gaming, sportsbook, hotel, dining, and racing-adjacent entertainment. Directly competes for the same Pennsylvania player pool and online iGaming share.
• Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands Bethlehem): Integrated Pennsylvania casino resort with hotel, dining, entertainment, and online gaming. Competes head-to-head for northeastern Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley visitation; recent ownership transition to Poarch Band of Creek Indians makes it the closest tribal-operating peer in the state.
• Mount Airy Casino Resort: Pennsylvania casino resort with hotel, spa, dining, and entertainment; similarly sized integrated resort competing for northeast PA leisure traveler and group business market. Peer both in physical resort scale and PA iGaming competitive set.
• Rivers Casino Philadelphia: Pennsylvania casino with slots, table games, online gaming, sportsbook, dining and entertainment; operates PlayRivers iGaming and SugarHouse online sportsbook. Directly competes for the same PA online gaming wallet.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Connecticut tribal integrated resort (Mashantucket Pequot) with casino, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Closest regional competitor with similar sovereign tribal operating model, multi-vertical resort product, and northeast consumer overlap.
• Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course: Pennsylvania racino with slots, table games, sportsbook, online gaming (DraftKings via Penn Entertainment partnership) and harness racing component. Directly comparable as a racino offering harness racing, casino gaming, and digital channels.

Emerging players

• DraftKings (PA online casino & sportsbook): Major US online casino and sportsbook operator competing with play.moheganpacasino.com for Pennsylvania iGaming wallet share. Comparable as a digital-only competitor in the same regulated PA market; not a resort peer but a direct competitor in the online segment.

Regional players

• Valley Forge Casino Resort: Pennsylvania casino resort with hotel, dining, and slots/tables serving the greater Philadelphia market. Comparable as a regional gaming competitor in PA, though smaller scale and without on-site harness racing.

Broad incumbents

• Genting Group / Resorts World (regional): Global integrated resort operator (Resorts World Catskills in NY plus Resorts World Las Vegas and international properties). Comparable as a large multi-property operator with regional US integrated resort presence that competes for northeast US gaming, leisure, and convention demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mspocono
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@moheganpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/mohegansunpocono
• Instagraminstagram.com/moheganpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mohegansunpocono

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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