Mohegan Pennsylvania is a racino in Plains Township, on the edge of Wilkes-Barre. It rates 4.0 from more than 10,600 Google reviewers.
If you are looking for Mohegan Sun Pocono, this is the same property — the name was shortened, and older listings, road signs and local directions still use the longer version.
What's on the floor
More than 1,600 slot machines and close to 50 table games, plus electronic table games.
The headline is the poker room, and specifically one detail about it: nine tables, and the room is non-smoking. Daily tournaments run alongside cash games. Nine tables is small, but a smoke-free card room is genuinely scarce in Pennsylvania, and for regular players in the north-east of the state it is the deciding factor.
Close to 50 tables is a strong count for north-eastern Pennsylvania and puts the pit ahead of anything in the Poconos. The electronic tables fill in around the live pit, which matters on quieter weekday shifts when fewer felt tables are open.
Pocono Downs
The harness track is the older half of the property and it runs an unusually long season — live racing from February through November, which is close to year-round and considerably longer than most northern harness meets.
You can watch from the grandstand or from the indoor dining rooms that look over the track, which in a Pennsylvania February is not a trivial advantage.
Hotel, spa and dining
The hotel runs 238 rooms with an on-site spa, and there is an adjacent 20,000-square-foot convention centre — the combination that makes this a genuine resort rather than a gaming floor with beds attached.
Dining is the strongest of any casino in north-eastern Pennsylvania. Ruth's Chris Steak House anchors it, with the Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar, Pearl and Molly O'Sheas covering the middle, and Johnny Rockets and Slice'd at the quick end.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The racing runs its own calendar and the poker room keeps its own hours.
Parking is on site and free, and the property sits just off the interstate rather than in a town centre.
Wilkes-Barre puts the property within about half an hour of Scranton and an hour of the Pocono resorts, which is the catchment that supports a hotel and convention centre this size in a market of this population.
If you are choosing between this and the Poconos properties, the split is roughly: Mohegan for the racing, the smoke-free poker and the convention space; Mount Airy for the resort weekend.
Nearby alternatives
South-east in the Poconos, Mount Airy Casino Resort is the full resort option. South, Wind Creek Bethlehem occupies the old steelworks site in the Lehigh Valley. Far north-west, Presque Isle Downs & Casino is the other Pennsylvania racino.
For the full picture, see all Pennsylvania in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Mohegan Pennsylvania's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The poker room, restaurants and racing keep their own schedules.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Mohegan Pennsylvania?
You must be 21, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
Does Mohegan Pennsylvania have a poker room?
Yes — nine tables, and the room is non-smoking, which is unusual in Pennsylvania. Daily tournaments run alongside cash games.
Is Mohegan Pennsylvania the same as Mohegan Sun Pocono?
Yes. The property shortened its name; older listings and local signage still use Mohegan Sun Pocono.
When does racing run at Pocono Downs?
Live harness racing runs February through November — a longer season than most northern harness tracks. Viewing is from the grandstand or the indoor dining rooms overlooking the track.
Does Mohegan Pennsylvania have a hotel?
Yes — 238 rooms with an on-site spa, plus an adjacent 20,000-square-foot convention centre.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
