Mount Airy Casino Resort Announces Official Test Day Charity Beneficiaries

MOUNT POCONO, Pa., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lisa DeNaples, Mount Airy Casino Resort's owner and managing trustee, today announced that Friendship House and St. Joseph's Center have been designated recipients of the table games test day proceeds. Open to the public, Mount Airy Casino Resort's test session will be held Sunday, July 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with maximum test night bets capped at $5.

"Our family has always held children's charities very near to our hearts," explained Dr. DeNaples. "My parents have 14 grandchildren and they've always felt the need to help those less fortunate. I also have a nephew with autism so we are familiar with the challenges that families with a special needs child face. The assistance both these charities provide the public is beyond measure," added Dr. DeNaples.

Dr. DeNaples' parents, Betty Ann and Louis DeNaples, have both been dedicated to each of the charities for decades. Mrs. DeNaples currently serves on the board of the Friendship House while Mr. DeNaples formerly served on the board of Immaculate House of Mary, St. Joseph's Center.

The historic launch of table games will open with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The public is invited to join in the festivities including commemorative giveaways, in addition to contests and the ceremonial first throwing of the dice. The first 3,000 guests attending the opening will receive Mount Airy Casio Resort t-shirts

ABOUT FRIENDSHIP HOUSE

Friendship House is dedicated to providing programs and services designed to enhance the emotional, behavioral and social well-being of children and families in Pennsylvania. The charity offers a full range of programs and services for children who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties and/or mental health issues, those who have been traumatized by loss, abuse and neglect, children who have witnessed violence, and children with autism spectrum disorders.

ABOUT SERVANTS OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

A sponsored mission of the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Joseph's Center began as an orphanage back in 1888 and has since evolved into a multifaceted service provider. Today, individuals diagnosed with mental retardation or a developmental delay, pregnant women, young families, couples hoping to adopt and people who require outpatient therapy can find help at St. Joseph's Center.

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 Tuesday July 13, 2010. For more information, visit www.mountairycasino.com.

Contact: John McCook 212-843-8365

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