Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania's 1st Casino, delivers exciting casino and racing action for residents and visitors to Northeast Pennsylvania.

Currently, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs offers 1,203 slot machines in the fun atmosphere of a remodeled portion of the clubhouse at the Pocono Downs racetrack. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all the slot machines feature the coin-less ticket-in/ticket-out technology. There's no need to bring change with you. Two floors of gaming allow for smoking and non-smoking areas, plus each level has a bar with video poker.

A great meal can be blended with your gaming experience. Try the Pacer's Clubhouse Restaurant, open Friday through Tuesday, with tiered seating overlooking the racetrack and mountain backdrop. There's a casual and fun Food Court, with a trio of food options, from the Mohegan Grille & Deli to Hot Tomato Pizza and Pasta and The Right Blend, a tasty coffee and dessert eatery.

Live harness racing takes place Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Post time is 2pm. Simulcast action from racetracks across the country is open every day. There's always free admission and free parking.

New Casino Coming in 2008!

GRAND OPENING OF PROJECT SUNRISE ON
JULY 17, 2008 WILL TRANSFORM MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS

Project Sunrise, the $208 million Phase II gaming and entertainment complex that dramatically transforms Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, is scheduled to open to the public following a grand opening ceremony at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 17, 2008.   The grand opening date is pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board following a test night scheduled for July 15.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Soper says grand opening ceremony will begin at 9:30 am on July 17 prior to public access to the new building and noted that, “Project Sunrise has been designed to celebrate the people, history and natural resources of Northeastern Pennsylvania.” 

The announced opening date is two weeks ahead of schedule, with much of that credit due to the outstanding performance of the construction teams, many of which are based in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. 

Groundbreaking for the 300,000 square-foot complex, owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority occurred in May 2007.    The new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, unrivaled in gaming, services and amenities in Northeastern Pennsylvania, will feature 2,500 slot machines and electronic virtual table games, many of which are new to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania’s first casino, will also be the first property in Pennsylvania to attract a great array of nationally-recognized restaurants, most notably the regional debut of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, a premier name in fine dining.  Rustic Kitchen Bistro and Bar, a unique food and entertainment attraction generating rave reviews in Boston and Hingham, MA, offers an Italian Mediterranean-themed menu and a live television cooking presentation studio.  Bar Louie, a hit restaurant with locations in Pittsburgh, PA. Tampa, FL. and Washington, DC, boasts a menu filled with uniquely prepared appetizers, signature sandwiches and hearty entrees with prices that won’t break the bank and  a stage area for live entertainment.  Pearl Sushi Bar offers a contemporary design and intimate setting. Timbers Buffet offers an almost unlimited presentation of diverse food options for lunch and dinner.  Other eateries include Puck Express by Wolfgang Puck, Johnny Rockets, Ben and Jerry’s, Hot Dog Hall of Fame and a Betty & Joe’s coffee house.

Bar offerings are headlined by the Sunburst Bar, located in the center of the casino.  The place to see and be seen, Sunburst Bar offers the latest in video poker machines at the bar area along with table seating.  Breakers, meanwhile, is a bar that will shake things up, with live bands playing current hit music, stunning bartenders who serve drinks and periodically get up on the bar to dance and large screen televisions for sporting events. 

The new facility will also include 7,000 square feet of retail space comprising several renowned shops such as Brookstone, Marshall Rousso women’s couture and men’s fine apparel boutique Misura, along with Crossing Vineyards Wine and Cheese Shop. 

The best way to access the amenities at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is to use the Players Club loyalty card.  Now the most valuable gaming card in the Commonwealth, inserting this card in any slot machine or virtual table games earns points, which are good for reduced pricing or complimentary offers which can be redeemed at every restaurant or retail shop in the new property.  

ABOUT THE AUTHORITY
The Authority is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, a federally recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 507-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to Uncasville, Connecticut. The Authority has been granted the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities on the existing reservation of the Tribe, including the operation of Mohegan Sun, a gaming and entertainment complex that is situated on a 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation. Through its subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., the Authority also owns and operates Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing in Plains Township, Pennsylvania and several OTW facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some information included in this press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include information relating to business development activities, as well as capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and increased competition. These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Authority. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to increased competition (including the legalization or expansion of gaming in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania), the financial performance of Mohegan Sun, Pocono Downs and the off-track wagering facilities, dependence on existing management, potential adverse changes in local, regional, national or global economic climates, the Authority’s ability to complete its current and proposed expansion projects at Mohegan Sun and Pocono Downs on time and on budget, the Authority’s leverage and ability to meet its debt service obligations, changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws, changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the limitation, denial or suspension of licenses required under gaming laws and regulations), and the continued availability of financing. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect the Authority’s financial results is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, as well as its other reports and filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Authority does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Authority cannot assure you that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.