MOUNT POCONO, Pa., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Casino Resort, the landmark Poconos travel destination, today announced the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has set a launch date of Tuesday, July 13, 2010 for the reinvented resort to introduce table games.

Pending a test period and evaluation conducted by the PGCB set for July 11, the historical launch of table games will open with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The public is invited to attend the festivities which will include commemorative giveaways, contests, and the ceremonial first throwing of the dice.

"We are now counting down to a monumental day for all of us here who have lived, breathed and dreamt of the launch of table games at Mount Airy," said George Toth, president and CEO of the travel destination. "As July 13th and the chance to finally announce 'let the games begin' is upon us, we look ahead to an ongoing partnership with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board."

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.

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