Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels

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Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels From 2019: Mount Airy Casino Resort unveils $40 million expansionMount Airy Casino Resort held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday May 3, 2019.

Mount Airy Casino Resort placed fifth on USA Today's top 10 readers' choice list for Best Casino Hotel in the country. Located in Mount Pocono, it was the only Pennsylvania casino resort to make the list.

The USA Today 10Best Casino Hotels list is made up of the leading properties that offer both "top-notch gaming and excellent amenities," as voted by readers.

Mount Airy is an adult-only resort with amenities including a full-service spa, 18-hole golf course, dining options and bars, indoor/outdoor pool complex, entertainment venue and casino.

“To be named one of the top ten casino hotels in the country is an incredible achievement,” said Lisa DeNaples, Mount Airy owner and managing trustee. “We are honored and humbled to be listed among the industry’s elite and are grateful to our employees and valued guests for their support.”

The 2023 Top 10 Best Casino Hotels that were named by USA Today are:

  1. Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut
  2. Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey
  3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
  4. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
  5. Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
  6. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
  7. Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi
  8. Caesars Palace, Atlantic City
  9. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
  10. Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada

“With more than 1,500 casinos in the country, these accolades are a testament to the extensive amenities, lavish accommodations and unparalleled service Mount Airy Casino Resort offers,” said Ben Koff, Mount Airy general manager and COO. “We pride ourselves on delivering one of the best casino resort experiences that guests can find anywhere.”

Mount Airy was also recently named among the 2023 Best of Gaming Awards by Casino Player Magazine. They captured a total of 26 wins, including eight top honors, 13 second-place wins, and five third-place mentions in the Pennsylvania category.

Mount Airy clinched first place in Pennsylvania in the following categories of the 2023 Best of Gaming Awards by Casino Player Magazine:

  • Best Hotel Lobby
  • Best Pool
  • Best Spa
  • Best Golf Course
  • Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation at
  • Best Hosts
  • Best Craps
  • Friendliest Sportsbook

Announced in August, Mount Airy also earned another Four Diamond Rating by AAA for the 13th consecutive year.

"We are honored to once again receive the AAA Four Diamond Award and to rank among the top casino resorts in the country,” Koff said. “Our repeated Four Diamond rating demonstrates our commitment to providing world-class experiences and a superior level of guest services. We couldn't be prouder of our team and look forward to maintaining our preferred Four Diamond status for years to come."

The casino floor at Mount Airy features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 80 table games such as blackjack, craps and roulette and more. It also offers a dedicated poker room and Sports Book, a multi-media sports betting lounge.Mount Airy Casino Resort has almost 300 guestrooms and luxury suites and offers a variety of casual eateries and upscale dining, including their signature restaurants, Guy Fieri’s Mt. Pocono Kitchen and the award-winning Bistecca by Il Mulino. It also offers over 20,000 square feet of convention center and ballroom space.

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