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Wilkes-Barre,
PA – June 2020 / Newsmaker Alert / 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.”
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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 www.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)
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Protective
face masks will be required for all team members and guests
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Various
slot machines will be turned off and table game seating will be reduced
to implement and promote social distancing
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Significant
increases in hand sanitizer dispensers and disinfecting wipes will be present
across all sections of MSP
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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
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All restaurants
and bars will have reduced seating to allow for physical distancing and
VIP Lounges will have full service stations only
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Additional
safety signage and floor decals have been installed throughout the property
to promote and reinforce social distancing
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Plexiglass
dividers at transactional locations have been installed
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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 www.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
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Media
Contact:
Charisse
Huff
Public
Relations Specialist
Mohegan
Sun Pocono
570-831-2100 |
