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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs approved for July opening

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania -- As reported by the Citizens Voice: "State gambling regulators Thursday launched a countdown to prepare the permanent casino at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a public opening in July.

"The Gaming Control Board plans to give the same oversight to the launch of Mohegan Sun's permanent casino in Plains Township as it has the seven casinos currently operating, including Mohegan Sun's temporary casino which opened in fall 2006.

"The board approved two key resolutions to start the process: approval of the 68,000-square-foot casino floor plan which can accommodate up to 2,481 slot machines and the designation of three board members — Jeffrey Coy, James Ginty and Gary Sojka — to oversee the installation of slot machines.

"...Because the permanent casino is located in a brand new building, the board will monitor the installation of slot machines and transfer of machines from the temporary facility, said board spokesman Richard McGarvey..."

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