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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs opening nears

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania -- As reported by the Pennsylvania Times-Leader: "The countdown has begun, and all systems are go nine days before the scheduled opening of a new casino at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

"Navigating around workers during an informal tour of the new 300,000-square-foot casino, Chief Executive Bobby Soper expressed confidence that the July 17 debut would go off as planned, following a July 15 invitation-only test that benefits United Way of the Wyoming Valley.

"...On Tuesday, nearly all of the 2,150 slot machines at the center of the circular building were in place while the surrounding restaurants, bars and shops were in various states of completion. Downs Vice President of Marketing Jim Wise said things are more hectic behind the scenes.

"...When the new casino opens, about 350 slot machines will remain on the ground floor of the interim casino adapted from the former racetrack grandstand. The small food court there will close, to be replaced by a private function room. But existing entrances to both the interim casino and racing areas will remain open; escalators and stairs connect the two buildings..."

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