MOUNT POCONO, Pa., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Casino Resort has implemented a $2 million enhancement of its gaming floor, introducing five new table games to its mix and upgrading 200 slot machines.

"As part of our commitment to provide patrons the hottest games in the market, we've replaced basic products with the most popular, up-to-the-minute offerings," explained John Culetsu, Mount Airy Casino Resort Executive Vice President and General Manager. "We responded to customer feedback by re-energizing the allure of our gaming floor."

In addition to the Big Six Wheel and Spanish 21 - a variation of Blackjack -- the newly introduced tables include a lineup of poker offerings: Texas Hold 'em, Mississippi Stud and Crazy for Poker. The new tables join Mount Airy's existing table games roster which features Blackjack, Craps, Midi Baccarat, Roulette and more.

"Poker has proven to be incredibly popular at Mount Airy and we've already expanded that area to include a brand new poker room on the casino's second floor which is now open 24 hours," added Culetsu. "We also are a part of Bravo Poker LIVE, a mobile app which allows players to follow nationwide poker events, promotions and tournaments. In addition, our BadBeat Poker Jackpot has paid out close to $1 million to date."

Mount Airy Casino Resort's new slot machines which have proven the most popular include Batman, Dark Knight, Ghostbusters, Wizard of Oz, Leprechaun's Gold, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Hangover, Battleship and Clue. Mount Airy is also set to debut the new Michael Jackson penny slot machine in coming weeks which features original Jackson songs and video to entertain players.

These new offerings join the already 2,000-plus existing slots on Mount Airy Casino Resort's 65,144 square foot gaming floor, which offers something for every type of player from penny machines to high limit stakes.

"We offer something for every level of gaming enthusiast at Mount Airy," Culetsu said.

ABOUT MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
Located 75 minutes from New York City and 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, and 188 lavish guest rooms and deluxe suites. The casino features 2,075 of the hottest slot machines and more than 70 table games including blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat and poker.

Mount Airy Casino resort has received the AAA Four-Diamond award, becoming the first Pennsylvania casino and resort to have earned this prominent rating. Just four percent of the more than 31,000 AAA Rated lodgings and 2.8 percent of the 27,000 AAA Rated restaurants were awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation for 2012.

With critically acclaimed restaurants exclusive to Mount Airy Casino Resort -- notably red Steakhouse and Le Sorelle Cucina -- guests can chose from a variety of culinary experiences. red Steakhouse offers the highest quality steaks and fresh seafood in a stylish and chic setting. The Steakhouse also boasts an extensive wine list for all palates and a menu of specialty martinis. Le Sorelle Cucina features exquisite, time-honored recipes combined with Italian hospitality and candle-lit ambiance. Distinctive and warm, this open-air style "sister's kitchen" includes an authentic, old-world brick oven.

The guest rooms at Mount Airy are elegantly designed with outstanding amenities and features, exceeding the highest quality rooms available in the Pocono Mountains. Each room and suite includes pillow-top beds, a 37-inch LCD TV, free Internet access and a luxuriously appointed bathroom.

Mount Airy Casino Resort also features world-class entertainment in Gypsies Lounge and Nightclub as well as an outdoor Summer Concert Series which kicks off with KC and the Sunshine Band on July 20(th). For more information, visit mountairycasino.com.

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