The Mohegan Tribe says the new name is what the racino is most commonly referred to by the public. Mohegan Sun Pocono has officially changed its name to Mohegan Pennsylvania. Pennyslvania Casino News Mohegan Sun Pocono changes its name Octo. it is managed and operated by Wind Creek Hospitality, the casino and entertainment operation of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe. This is a state-licensed, commercial casino rather than a federally regulated Indian casino.
In May 2019 the tribe purchased the Sands Bethlehem for $1.3 billion and renamed it the Wind Creek Bethlehem. The second tribe to invest in Pennsylvania was the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama. the tribe purchased the property January 25, 2005. It owns and operates the Mohegan Pennsylvania, a casino and racetrack located outside Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The first tribe to invest in Pennsyslvania was the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. Both are licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board as commercial gaming operations. However there are two Native American tribes that own and operate gambling facilities in the state. There are no Indian casinos, Indian bingo halls or Indian gaming in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is now the second largest state for commercial casinos. Pennsylvania Casinos Pennsylvania Casinos | Updates 2023 Maps, Hotels, Photos, Websites, Poker.