Poised to Offer Top East Coast Gaming Experience, Mount Airy Casino Resort Launches Asian Player Development

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Jun 10, 2010, 04:28 ET

MOUNT POCONO, Pa., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Casino Resort, Poconos landmark destination, anticipating the launch of table games Tuesday July 13, 2010, today announced the launch of its Asian Player Development program including the addition of Edwin Chou, Director of Asian Player Development.

Mount Airy's new Asian Room is inspired by authentic Asian designs, colors and a red and gold dragon motif and decor, designed by Betty Ann DeNaples, wife of the resort's founder, Louis, and interior designer Marcella Revell. The room features a grand Chinese columnar entrance, a noodle bar and games such as Pai Gow and Baccarat.

"The Asian clientele is an important population for us, with our proximity to New York City," said George Toth, President and CEO of Mount Airy Casino Resort. "With the arrival of table games this summer and following the half billion dollar re-creation of the property and now, with our Asian room, this is a gaming experience like no other," added Toth.

Toth continued, "We've brought on expert Asian Player Development Director Edwin Chou to spearhead the program." In addition, Toth remarked, "I am enthusiastic about our expansion and look forward to working with Edwin and expanding in the Asian marketing arena."

Edwin Chou, Director of Asian Player Development

Casino marketing veteran, Edwin Chou brings 18 years experience to Mount Airy Casino Resort. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives of the recently established Asian Player Development program. Prior to joining Mount Airy, Chou was the Asian Marketing Executive at Caesars Hotel & Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. Before his tenure at Caesars, Chou was the Director of Asian Marketing at the Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. following experience as an Executive Host at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, also in Atlantic City, N.J.

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, blackjack and other table games will be in place by the summer. For more information, visit www.mountairycasino.com.