Mohegan Sun Pocono is set to open the first non-casino sportsbook in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Downs Racing LP, the licensee for Mohegan Sun Pocono, last week filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to conduct sports wagering at The Downs at Lehigh Valley, the racetrack casino’s 28,000-square-foot off-track betting parlor in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
The company also announced it is filing a petition with the state Horse Racing Commission for approval to renovate The Downs at Lehigh Valley to accommodate sports wagering.
“The facility is ideally located for a sports wagering operation, as it is easily accessible to sports fans and travelers alike,” the petition reads.
The petition does not disclose specifics of the sportsbook or planned renovations at The Downs, which also includes a large center bar and full dining room. The petition, which does not provide a timeline for the sportsbook’s opening, says jobs in security, admissions and food and beverage will be created at the operation.
