PLAINS, Pa. — A casino in Luzerne County got in on the fun of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
To celebrate the 149th derby, Mohegan Pennsylvania near Wilkes-Barre hosted a party complete with food, drinks and of course, gambling.
There was even a hat revue. Gift cards were given out as prizes for the best-dressed couple and most creative.
Many people at the casino were rooting for the Schuylkill County born and bred Angel of Empire.
The events director says many people were excited to have a local horse in the mix.
"It's really amazing to have a local horse, Angel of Empire, right you know from very close by to be in this race, it's such an iconic race, so to have that local tie is really an exciting thing for us," said Jennifer Ducharme, Director of Events at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Angel of Empire finished in third place at the 149th Kentucky Derby.