Mount Airy Casino Resort Celebrates Historic Launch of Table Games July 13th

Legendary Travel Destination Welcomes Guests To 'Let The Games Begin' With Grand Opening

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Jul 08, 2010, 03:52 ET

MOUNT POCONO, Pa., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Casino Resort, the transformed destination raising the bar for resorts from Pennsylvania to Atlantic City today announced the grand opening to launch table games Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The public grand opening will kick-off with a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening 72 table games in all. The main gaming floor will feature 46 tables including three craps, four roulette, and the rest a mixture of Black Jack and specialty games such as Pai Gow Poker, three-card poker and "Let it Ride."

Mount Airy Casino Resort's new Poker Room, located on the main floor near Gypsies Nightclub will include the following table games: Seven Card Stud, Texas Hold 'em and Omaha.

"We are absolutely thrilled with the arrival of table games, as we usher in a new era at Mount Airy," said George Toth, president and CEO of Mount Airy Casino Resort. "The introduction of table games coupled with the re-creation of Mount Airy Casino Resort presents an unrivalled experience our competitors simply can't match."

Tuesday July 13th Opening Day Festivities:

Lisa DeNaples, Mount Airy Casino Resort owner and Managing Trustee, and her father Louis DeNaples will have a ceremonial rolling of the first die on the floor to signal the start of table games at the resort following a welcoming address by Mount Airy President and CEO George Toth. Radio stations Q104.3, WKRZ and the Hawk will be doing live remotes from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will hold contests for free concert tickets, Mount Airy merchandise and hotel packages.

The first 3,000 attendees will get a FREE commemorative T-shirt. For more information visit http://www.mountairycasino.com/table_games.cfm.

New Asian Themed Room Features 17 Table Games:

Mount Airy Casino Resort's new Asian themed gaming room is located adjacent to the buffet on the Monroe County Casino's main floor in the space formerly occupied by Reggie's Cafe. The Asian themed room has 17 table games, including Pai Gow Poker, Black Jack and Midi Baccarat and features a new noodle bar at the adjacent buffet.

The new Asian player development team includes staff fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and 12 other dialects. Mount Airy officials have hired Asian table game dealers, supervisors, security and a marketing team. The addition of an Asian themed room will employ a total of 60 additional employees.

Mount Airy Presents Poker Fridays:

Fridays in July, Mount Airy guests are invited to take advantage of "Poker Fridays" added values:

* Golf: Play a round of golf, get a free cart, and $20 Slot Play for just $27.
- To receive Slot Play you must be a member of the Player's Club
* Seafood Fest: $24.95 at red Steakhouse and Le Sorelle - Starting at 5:00 p.m.
* Cabana Bar:
- $1 Draft Beers
- $1 Hot Dogs
- $3 Hamburgers
- Hours of Operation: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
* Gypsies Lounge & Nightclub: $1 Draft Beers

ABOUT MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT

Located 75 minutes from New York City, set in the serene and picturesque Pocono Mountains, Mount Airy Casino Resort offers guests the ultimate experience in casino gaming, golf, outdoor activities, entertainment, five restaurants, lavish guest rooms and deluxe suites. The property also boasts a state-of-the-art spa, salon and fitness center. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved Mount Airy Casino Resort's petition for table games at the travel destination. Poker, Black Jack and other table games will be in place Tuesday July 13, 2010. For more information, visit www.mountairycasino.com.