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Mohegan Tribe gets a second shot at casino in Massachusetts (12/11)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will get a second shot at a commercial casino in Massachusetts.

Mohegan Tribe spent $25M on failed Massachusetts casino plan (12/06)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut spent $25 million on its failed commercial casino in Massachusetts.

Mohegan Tribe awaits ruling on new Massachusetts gaming bid (12/03)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will have to wait another week for an answer on its new commercial casino bid in Massachusetts.

Mohegan Tribe exploring gaming options in Massachusetts (11/27)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is reportedly entering into a new commercial casino venture in Massachusetts after losing a referendum for its original plan.

Mohegan Tribe reports big decline in profit at gaming enterprise (11/20)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut reported a big decline in profit at its gaming enterprise.

Voters reject Mashantucket Tribe casino plan in Massachusetts (11/20)

Voters in the town of Milford, Massachusetts, reject a casino host agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut on Tuesday.

Press Release: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority makes debt announcement (11/19)

Another debt announcement from the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.

Mashantucket Tribe finds investor for casino in Massachusetts (11/18)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut landed a majority investor for its commercial casino in Massachusetts, just days before a referendum on the project.

Mashantucket Tribe undertaking $38M renovations at casino (11/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is spending $38 million on renovations at its casino.

Mashantucket Tribe needs majority partner for casino plan (11/14)

With a referendum fast approaching, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is still looking for a majority partner for its commercial casino in eastern Massachusetts.

Mohegan Tribe ready to open hotel at casino in Pennsylvania (11/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is celebrating the 7th anniversary of its commercial casino in Pennsylvania with a new hotel.

Mohegan Tribe gets recount date for Massachusetts casino (11/13)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will have to wait until November 26 for a recount on its commercial casino proposal.

Editorial: Vote for Mashantucket Tribe casino in Massachusetts (11/11)

Newspaper urges residents of Milford to vote in favor of the Foxwoods Massachusetts, the $1 billion casino being proposed by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut.

Mashantucket Tribe faces vote on Massachusetts casino plan (11/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut faces a vote on its commercial casino in eastern Massachusetts in less than two weeks.

Opinion: Take a critical look at future of gambling in Connecticut (11/07)

Writers say Connecticut should re-examine the future of gaming in light of the 25th anniversary of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Mohegan Tribe looks to stay in running for Massachusetts casino (11/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut started pushing for a casino in Massachusetts long before the state opened the doors to Vegas-style gambling.

Mohegan Tribe to seek recount after Massachusetts casino vote (11/06)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will ask for a recount after residents in Palmer, Massachusetts, rejected a commercial casino by just 93 votes on Tuesday.

Press Release: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority makes debt announcement (11/05)

Another debt announcement from the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.

Mohegan Tribe ready for local vote on Massachusetts casino (11/04)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut faces a big test tomorrow for its proposed commercial casino in western Massachusetts.

Lawmaker wants Mashantucket Tribe out of casino bid process (10/31)

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is being urged to disqualify the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut from pursuing a commercial casino.

Mashantucket Tribe ends gaming agreement with MGM Resorts (10/29)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has ended a gaming agreement with MGM Resorts International.

Mohegan Tribe keeps casino costs down amid tough economy (10/22)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has taken a beating on its slot machine revenues over the past four years.

Press Release: Mohegan Tribe's gaming authority (10/18)

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority makes debt-related announcement.

Press Release: Mohegan Tribe's gaming authority announces preliminary results (10/18)

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority announces preliminary results for the quarter ending September 30, 2013.

Tribes in Connecticut report declines in slot machine revenues (10/16)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported declines in their slot machine revenues for the month of September 2013.

Mohegan Tribe clears initial phase for Massachusetts casino (10/04)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has cleared the initial phase of its application for a commercial casino in Massachusetts.

Editorial: Connecticut doesn't need an expansion of gaming (09/30)

Newspaper doesn't see the need for an expansion of Keno and electronic video gaming in Connecticut.

Mashantucket Tribe starts work on $120M outlet mall at casino (09/27)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut broke ground on a $120 million outlet mall at its casino.

Editorial: Reject expansion of non-Indian gaming in Connecticut (09/18)

Newspaper opposes expansion of Keno and electronic video gaming in Connecticut.

Mohegan Tribe sets opening for hotel at casino in Pennsylvania (09/17)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will be opening a hotel at its commercial casino in Pennsylvania on November 30.

Connecticut tribes face votes on casino bids in Massachusetts (09/13)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are gearing up for votes on their commercial casino proposals in neighboring Massachusetts.

Tribes call for rehearing in Mashantucket casino taxation suit (09/10)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is seeing support from Indian Country in a casino taxation dispute.

Pequot Tribe reaches host agreement for Massachusetts casino (09/06)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has reached a host agreement for a commercial casino in Massachusetts.

Mashantucket Tribe to start work on delayed casino outlet mall (09/04)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will break ground on an outlet mall at its casino on September 26.

Card dealers approve union contract with Mashantucket Tribe (09/03)

Card dealers at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut approved a new union contract. The contract with the Local 2121 of the United Auto Workers includes raises retroactive to 2012. It also includes raises for...

Editorial: Keep Keno discussions in Connecticut out the public (09/02)

Newspaper calls for open discussion on Keno games in Connecticut: Adding Keno to the state’s legalized gambling menu was an idea that came out of nowhere in the closing days of the legislative session. It was tucked into the state...

Mohegan Tribe announces deal for casino in Massachusetts (08/30)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut signed a host agreement on Thursday for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts.

Mohegan Tribe to sign agreement for Massachusetts casino (08/27)

Artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer in Massachusetts. Image from Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will sign a host agreement on Thursday for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The host agreement is part of the...

Applications fee due for commercial casino in Massachusetts (08/23)

A $400,000 non-refundable application fee for a commercial casino in southeastern Massachusetts is due September 30.

Connecticut tribes could see cut of Keno revenue from state (08/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe could share revenues from Keno games in Connecticut, The Norwich Bulletin reports. The state budget anticipates 12.5 percent of Keno revenue going to the tribes, the paper said. Negotiations are ongoing....

Opponents hope to place Massachusetts gaming law on ballot (08/22)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Casino opponents are trying to put the Massachusetts Expanded Gaming Act on the ballot in 2014. Repealing H.3702 poses problems for several tribes. The Mashpee Wampanoag...

Column: Mashantucket Tribe fighting for survival of its casino (08/21)

Writer says Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut isn't doing so well at its casino: Here's what we know. 1. Foxwoods' gaming revenues have been declining steadily for several years. 2. A large percentage of Foxwoods' customers come from Massachusetts;...

Mashantucket Tribe weighs appeal in slot machine taxes case (08/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is weighing its next step in a dispute over slot machines at its casino. The tribe sued the town of Ledyard over taxes imposed on non-Indian vendors that lease slot machines to the...

Gabe Galanda: Ruling allows taxation despite IGRA provision (08/15)

Attorney Gabe Galanda criticizes a decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals that allows state and local taxation of tribal casino vendors: In a horrid opinion in Mashantucket Pequot v. Town of Ledyard, the Second Circuit scrutinized IGRA’s tax...

Mohegan Tribe also reports declines in slot machine revenues (08/15)

Connecticut's other federally-recognized tribe also reported declines in slot machine revenue for the month of July.

Mohegan Tribe close to agreement for Massachusetts casino (08/14)

Artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer in Massachusetts. Image from Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is reportedly close to a host agreement for a casino western Massachusetts. The tribe must reach an agreement with the town...

Mashantucket Tribe reports decline in slot machine revenues (08/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut reported a decline in slot machine revenues for the month of July. Slot revenues at Foxwoods Resort Casino fell 4.6 percent, when compared to July 2012. Wagering fell 2.9 percent. "Our financial results...

Another town expects taxes from non-Indian gaming vendors (08/14)

A second town in Connecticut plans to cash in on taxes from non-Indian gaming vendors that do business with the Mohegan Tribe.

Editorial: Outlook not so good for tribal gaming in Connecticut (08/13)

Newspaper says Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe will continue to see declines in their gaming revenues: A report that the state is once again the biggest bookie in the state when it comes to generating gambling revenue...

Connecticut sees more money from lottery than tribal casinos (08/12)

Connecticut is getting more money from its lottery than its Class III gaming compacts, the Associated Press reports. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with the state. The amount came...

Town expects $300K yearly from non-Indian gaming vendors (08/12)

A town in Connecticut expects $300,000 a year in taxes from non-Indian gaming vendors that do business with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The town of Ledyard won a decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals that said its...

Mashantucket Tribe sees another delay for outlet mall at casino (08/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced plans for an outlet mall at Foxwoods Resort Casino in February 2012 but there's been several delays with the $120 million project. Groundbreaking on the Tanger Outlets Foxwoods was expected earlier this...

Mashantucket Tribe reaches deal with union for casino workers (08/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has reached a deal with a labor union that represents card dealers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The deal with Local 2121 of the United Auto Workers is subject to a ratification vote...

Mashantucket Tribe to negotiate casino deal in Massachusetts (08/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is seeing positive moment on its proposed commercial casino in Massachusetts. Foxwoods Massachusetts has faced intense local opposition, unlike most other proposals in the state. But leaders in the town of Milford, about...

Mohegan Tribe seen as high risk for $425M in gaming bonds (08/06)

Moody's Investors Service has assigned a high-risk rating to gaming-related bonds being offered by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is issuing $425 million in bonds as part of a restructuring of its debt. Moody's said...

Press Release: Moody's rating on Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority notes (08/02)

Moody's ratings on the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority: Moody's Investors Service today assigned a Caa1 rating to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority's ("MTGA") proposed $425 million senior unsecured notes due 2021. MTGA's existing ratings were affirmed, including the company's Caa1 Corporate...

Connecticut tribes bid for commercial casinos in Massachusetts (07/30)

Artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer in Massachusetts. Image from Mohegan Tribe The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe, both from Connecticut, are looking to expand their gaming empires to neighboring Massachusetts. The Mashantuckets are bidding...

Mohegan Tribe reports an increase in profits at casino enterprise (07/30)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut reported a big increase in profits at its gaming enterprise. The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority saw a profit of $22.3 million for the quarter that ended on June 30. That represented a 138.2 percent increase...

Q&A with executive on entertainment at Mohegan Tribe's casino (07/30)

Interview with Mitchell Etess, the chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, about entertainment options at Mohegan Sun: Q: Does CT's proximity to New York and Boston hurt or help us when it comes to entertainment offerings? Are...

Law Article: Decision opens doors to state taxation at casinos (07/26)

Attorney discusses implications of a 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals decision affecting taxation at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Law Article: Slot machine tax decision puts burden on tribes (07/25)

Attorneys discuss 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals decision that allows town to impose taxes on slot machines leased by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation: Reversing a district court order that would have preempted the imposition of local taxes on personal...

Press Release: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority seeks to refinance debt (07/23)

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is seeking to refinance some of its debt: The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, announced today that it has commenced a solicitation of consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) to amend (the “Proposed Amendment”) the...

NIGC provided input on Mashantucket Tribe casino debt deal (07/22)

The National Indian Gaming Commission was asked for input as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut negotiated a gaming debt deal, The American Lawyer reported. The tribe reached a deal to reduce $2.2 billion in debt to $1.7 billion....

Mohegan Tribe working on casino deal in Massachusetts town (07/18)

Artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer in Massachusetts. Image from Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is expected to reach a casino host agreement in western Massachusetts by the end of the month. Once the agreement is...

Editorial: Town wins ability to tax non-Indian gaming vendors (07/18)

Newspaper welcomes decision that allows town in Connecticut to impose taxes on gaming vendors that do business with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation: Only a few months after his November 2011 election, Ledyard Mayor John Rodolico faced a difficult decision....

Mohegan Tribe running behind in Massachusetts casino plan (07/17)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is running behind two competitors for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts.

Town plans to impose taxes on all non-Indian casino vendors (07/17)

A town in Connecticut plans to impose property taxes on all non-Indian vendors who do business with tribal casinos, The New London Day reports. The town of Ledyard won a decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals that said...

Town hails ruling in taxes on Mashantucket Tribe slot machines (07/16)

The town of Ledyard, Connecticut, is celebrating after the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that slot machines leased by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation can be taxed. The town imposes property taxes on two non-Indian vendors that provide slot...

Mashantucket Tribe loses decision in taxation of slot machines (07/15)

A town in Connecticut can impose taxes on slot machines leased by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today. A federal judge had barred the town of Ledyard from imposing the taxes. But on...

Connecticut tribes report big declines in slot machine revenues (07/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported another decline in their slot machine revenues for the month of June. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw slot revenue fall 12.3 percent in March, when compared to 2012. The Mohegan Tribe saw a...

Mashantucket Tribe hails 'milestone' with deal on gaming debt (07/02)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut officially announced a restructuring of its gaming debt. The tribe owed $2.2 billion through the operation and expansion of the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The deal brings the amount down to $1.7 billion. “This...

Mohegan Tribe unveils new plan for $1B Massachusetts casino (07/02)

Artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer in Massachusetts. Image from Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut unveiled a new design for its proposed commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The tribe plans to spend $1 billion on...

Mashantucket Tribe warns of slight decline in casino revenue (07/01)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut expects gaming revenue to decline in fiscal year 2013, The Wall Street Journal reports. Revenue at Foxwoods Resort Casino is expected to hit $1.1 billion, the paper said. That's down 1 percent from...

Three tribes in race for commercial casino in Massachusetts (06/28)

Three tribes are bidding on commercial casinos in Massachusetts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is bidding on a license in the eastern region. The tribe wants to open a $1 billion casino in Milford, a town about 35...

Mohegan Tribe immune in state court over eatery at casino (06/27)

A screenshot of the shuttered Big Bubba's BBQ at Mohegan Sun. The Mohegan Tribe can't be sued in state court over a dispute at its casino, a judge for the Connecticut Superior Court ruled last month. In a lease,...

NPR: Mohegan Tribe stirs competition with casino expansion (06/27)

A $50 million casino expansion by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut poses a threat to non-Indian gaming facilities in Rhode Island: More bad news for Rhode Island gambling venues: Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun casino has announced a major retail expansion at...

Mashantucket Tribe finalizes deal to restructure gaming debt (06/26)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has finalized a deal to restructure its gaming debt. After months of negotiations, the tribe reached agreements with a sufficient percentage of debt holders, according to a press release. The deal should bring...

Mohegan Tribe announces $50M expansion of gaming facility (06/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut announced a $50 million expansion of its gaming facility. The tribe will be adding "The Downtown District" to the Mohegan Sun. Plans include a 14-screen movie theater, a bowling alley, a food pavilion and high-end...

Press Release: Mashantucket Tribe update on gaming debt refinancing (06/25)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut continues to refinance debt associated with the Foxwoods Resort Casino: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”), owner of Foxwoods Resort Casino®, today announced that it has entered into agreements (the “Purchase Agreements”) with...

Editorial: Non-Indian gaming expansion sends warning sign (06/24)

Connecticut newspaper reflects on the ever-changing landscape of gaming in New England: The official conversion last week of Twin River in Lincoln R.I. from video slots parlor to a casino venue offering diverse gambling choices was one more reminder of...

Session extended for vote on non-Indian gaming in New York (06/21)

The New York Legislature extended its session an additional day in order to vote on a bill that puts a non-Indian gaming referendum on the November ballot. The proposal authorizes four casinos, including two in the Catskills region, according to...

The Daily Meal: A food adventure at the Mohegan Tribe casino (06/19)

The Daily Meal checks out dining and food options at Mohegan Sun: No matter how one decides to check their moral restraint at the Las Vegas city gates, Vegas will meet their chosen excess with an appropriate dining experience —...

Mashantucket Tribe confident of casino bid in Massachusetts (06/18)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is moving forward with plans for a commercial casino in eastern Massachusetts. The tribe plans a $1 billion, 660,000 square-foot casino in the town of Milford. The site is about 35 miles from...

Mashantucket Tribe still working on deal with casino union (06/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is still working on a contract with a labor union. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union represents about 365 employees at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Talks have been going for two years, the...

Column: Connecticut tribes conjuring new 'magic' on gaming (06/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe could be reducing gaming payments to the state of Connecticut: More recently, as Gov. Dannel Malloy continues to make concessions to the tribes, like withdrawing state police casino coverage that the...

Mashantucket Tribe faces competition for casino in Catskills (06/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut faces competition for a potential commercial casino in the Catskills. The tribe announced plans for a $500 million casino on a 500-acre site in Liberty. But at least three other groups -- including...

Mohegan Tribe to welcome basketball tournament at casino (06/11)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will host a college basketball tournament at its casino in 2014. The Mohegan Sun Arena was chosen for the American Athletic Conference's first women's basketball tournament. The event takes place March 7-10, 2014, with an...

Opinion: Connecticut looking to expand its gambling options (06/10)

Clyde W. Barrow, the director of the Center for Policy Analysis University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, on the expansion of gaming in Connecticut: Connecticut was finally swept into the Northeast's whirlwind of gambling expansion with the introduction of keno to its...

2nd Circuit won't let gambling addict sue Mashantucket Tribe (06/06)

A gambling addict can't sue the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut due to sovereign immunity, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals said on Tuesday. Bruce Tassone said he lost nearly $3 million while gambling at the Foxwoods Resort Casino...

Mohegan Tribe still interested in commercial casino in New York (06/05)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is still interested in pursing a commercial casino in New York, a top gaming executive said. The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority announced a $600 million casino in the Catskills two years ago. The plan "is...

Column: Connecticut tribes in 'back room deal' for Keno games (06/05)

Columnist accuses the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe of negotiating in secret with the state of Connecticut over Keno games: The plan to legalize keno across the state was secretly on the General Assembly's radar through much...

Mashantucket Tribe pursues commercial casinos in two states (06/04)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation got its start in the gaming industry at home in Connecticut and is now looking to expand in Massachusetts and New York. The tribe is part of a partnership that is bidding on a commercial...

Mashantucket Tribe looking at a commercial casino in New York (06/03)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is looking to bid on a commercial casino in New York, The Middletown Times Herald-Record reports. The tribe is close to a deal for a 500-acre site in the Catskills, the paper said....

Mohegan Tribe in discussions for shopping plaza at casino (05/31)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is in talks to build a new shopping plaza at its casino, The Norwich Bulletin reports. The plaza could house up to 30 stores. An agreement in expected within a month, the paper said. The...

Tribes affected by proposal for Keno games in Connecticut (05/31)

Politicians in Connecticut are looking at Keno games as a way to boost the state budget, an idea that tribal leaders criticized when it was proposed three years ago. Under their Class III gaming compacts, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

Mashantucket Tribe plans meeting for Massachusetts casino (05/21)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will hold a public meeting June 3 to discuss its proposed commercial casino in eastern Massachusetts. The tribe and its partners plan to build the Foxwoods Massachusetts Resort in the town of Milford....

Pequot Tribe faces opposition to Massachusetts casino plan (05/20)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is seeing local opposition to its proposed commercial casino in Massachusetts. The tribe is bidding on a license for a commercial casino in eastern Massachusetts. The potential market is large -- the town...

Column: Tribal policing at casinos a bad idea in Connecticut (05/15)

Columnist doesn't think the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe should take on more law enforcement responsibilities at their casinos: From the beginning, I've thought Gov. Dannel Malloy's plan to allow tribal police to take over much of...

Expansion of gaming doesn't lead to more treatment funding (05/06)

Gaming options are increasing in the East but that doesn't always translate to more funding for problem gambling programs. Based on figures in an Associated Press article, Pennsylvania appears to provide the most for treatment programs. The state has put...

Mohegan Tribe reports declines in gaming revenues and profit (05/03)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut reported declines in revenues and profit at its gaming enterprise. Net revenue or the second quarter fell 7.3 percent, compared to the same quarter in 2012. Gaming revenue fell 7.8 percent while profit was down...

Press Release: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 Operating Results (05/02)

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority announced second quarter results for its facilities in Connecticut and Pennsylvania: “We are extremely pleased with the results for the quarter,” said Mitchell Grossinger Etess, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. “In Connecticut, EBITDA declined...

Tribes still in the running for casino in western Massachusetts (05/01)

Competition for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts is down to three proposals, including two from tribal enterprises. The western region initially drew four interested groups: the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole...

Mohegan Tribe earns praise at casino hearing in Pennsylvania (04/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut won praise at a casino license hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday. The tribe has operated the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs under state law for six years. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board holds a renewal...

Mohegan Tribe planning to break two world records at casino (04/25)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is planning to set two world records at its casino, The New London Day reports. The tribe plans to break records for Largest Slot Machine Tournament and Most Slot Machines Running The Same Game Simultaneously....

Mashantucket Tribe to launch Internet gambling site this year (04/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will launch an Internet gambling site this year in partnership with GameAccount Network. The tribe will offer free play on Foxwoods.com. The site will launch after the agreement with GameAccount gains necessary regulatory...

Mashantucket Tribe enters partnership for Internet gambling (04/22)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced an agreement to start an Internet gaming site. The tribe is working with GameAccount Network. They will create a free play site as part of Foxwoods.com. "The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe has long...

Mohegan Tribe works on $50M Pennsylvania casino expansion (04/19)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut expects to finish a $50 million expansion project at its Pennsylvania casino sometime this fall. The tribe is adding a 238-room hotel, a 20,000 square-foot convention center, a bistro, an indoor pool and fitness center...

Tribes in Connecticut report declines in slot machine revenues (04/17)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported another decline in their slot machine revenues. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw slot revenue fall 5.7 percent in March, when compared to 2012. The Mohegan Tribe saw a much more modest decline of...

Mashantucket Tribe proposes $1B casino in neighboring state (04/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is proposing a $1 billion commercial casino in Massachusetts as revenues continue to suffer at its gaming facility back home. The tribe is bidding on a license for a commercial casino in eastern...

Opinion: Book raises touchy issues about tribal casino industry (04/09)

Writer says The Curse: Big-Time Gambling's Seduction of a Small New England Town raises "touchy issues" about Indian gaming in Connecticut: Are Indian casinos the just revenge against the white man for the genocide of Native Americans? This point of...

Tribes make pitches for commercial casino in Massachusetts (04/05)

Three tribes are bidding for commercial casinos in Massachusetts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut wants to open a casino in the eastern part of the state. Scott C. Butera, the president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, will...

Author sees tribes in Connecticut losing foothold on gaming (03/27)

Robert Steele, a former U.S. Congressman, says Connecticut tribes are losing their hold on the New England gaming industry as options expand in the region. Steele, who served two terms in Congress, lived in southeastern Connecticut before the Mashantucket...

Tribes seeing turnaround in gaming revenues after recession (03/26)

Tribal casino casino revenues are starting to rebound after faltering through the recession, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. Tribal revenues fell in 2009, right after the recession yet. But the Indian gaming industry has grown in 2010...

Editorial: Gaming tribes looking for a handout from Uncle Sam (03/26)

Newspaper says the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe shouldn't be seeking federal aid just because their casinos aren't doing as well: Over the last five years, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has received more than $4.5 million...

Connecticut tribes turn to federal grants as casinos struggle (03/25)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are seeking more government aid as their casinos continue to struggle, the Associated Press reports. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation received $1 million from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 2008, right before the recession...

Connecticut tribes draw fewer gamblers from Massachusetts (03/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut are drawing fewer gamblers from Massachusetts, according to a new report. The Connecticut tribes have long depended on patrons from Massachusetts, the most populous New England state. But with...

Mashantucket Tribe extends negotiations on $2.2B casino debt (03/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has extended negotiations for $2.2 billion in gaming-related debt. The tribe incurred the debt through the operation and expansion of the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Restructuring would lower the amount owed to creditors to...

Mohegan Tribe offers few details on Massachusetts casino bid (03/14)

Rendering of proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer casino in Palmer, Massachusetts. Image Mohegan Tribe. The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has shared few details about its proposed commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The tribe has a location for the Mohegan Sun...

Press Release: Mashantucket Tribe update on gaming debt refinancing (03/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut continues to refinance debt associated with the Foxwoods Resort Casino: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”), owner of Foxwoods Resort Casino®, today announced that it has extended its previously announced exchange offers for...

Column: Mashantucket Tribe ignored protocol in casino death (03/14)

A columnist continues his look at crime issues at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut: When the hotel staff at the Grand Pequot Towers at Foxwoods Resort Casino found a 36-year-old woman unresponsive in her room March 2, they sounded an...

Mashantucket Tribe close to a new contract with union at casino (03/13)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is close to a new contract with a labor union that represents card dealers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The first contract with the United Auto Workers expired in September 2011. The tribe...

Mohegan Tribe cuts jobs in Pennsylvania amid drop in revenue (03/12)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has cut 12 jobs at its gaming facility in Pennsylvania amid a drop in revenues. Slot machine revenues at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs fell nearly 14 percent in February 2013, when compared to...

Column: Crime follows the money in Mashantucket casino case (03/11)

Crime at the Foxwoods Resort Casino: When the controller of some restaurants and clubs at Foxwoods Resort Casino allegedly stole some $2.5 million in cash deposits, apparently some of the money casino gamblers had spent at the clubs made a...

Mashantucket Tribe delays groundbreaking for casino outlets (03/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is waiting for better weather to break ground on an outlet mall at its casino. The tribe planned to break ground in February. But a source told The New London Day that the...

Connecticut tribes looking to increase police services at casinos (03/04)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are supporting a bill that would allow them to increase law enforcement services at their casinos. The Class III gaming compact requires tribes to pay the state for troopers at the...

Mashantucket Tribe warns employees of more gaming layoffs (02/28)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is making more layoffs at its casino, The New London Day reports. Scott Butera, the president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, said specific numbers would be provided next week. But he described...

Column: State bows to tribes on law enforcement at casinos (02/27)

"It's a puzzle to me why Gov. Malloy would be so insistent about withdrawing a sizeable portion of the Connecticut State Police presence at the state's two Indian casinos when the tribes are clearly responsible for continuing to pay for...

Indian Gaming Industry Report shows boost in tribal revenue (02/27)

Tribal casinos took in $27.427 billion in 2011, an increase of 3.4 percent, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. "Despite a sluggish economy in 2011, Indian gaming sustained a modest growth to bring it above its pre-recession gaming...

Mohegan Tribe to discuss proposal for Massachusetts casino (02/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will host a public forum on its plans for a casino in western Massachusetts. The forum will take place March in Palmer. That's where the tribe plans to build the Mohegan Sun Palmer. Other bidders...

Press Release: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority to speak at JP Morgan conference (02/22)

"Mario C. Kontomerkos, Chief Financial Officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, will present on behalf of the Authority at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference on Monday, February 25, 2013, at the...

Gaming regulators want information from Mashantucket Tribe (02/21)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut wants to open a casino in Massachusetts and gaming regulators are eager to hear more about the plan. The tribe is partnering with a developer to bid on a casino in the eastern...

Connecticut tribes report big declines in slot machine revenue (02/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported double digit declines in slot machine revenues for the month of January 2013. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 12 percent drop compared to January 2012. The Mohegan Tribe reported a 11 percent...

Mohegan Tribe pitches Pennsylvania commercial casino plan (02/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut outlined plans for a commercial casino in Pennsylvania. The $500 million MARKET8 casino would be located in downtown Philadelphia. Mitchell Etess, the chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, said the facility would...

Mashantucket Tribe enters race for a Massachussetts casino (02/11)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is entering the casino race in Massachusetts. The tribe is joining developer David Nunes to compete on a license for eastern Massachusetts. The casino would be located in Milford, about 35 miles outside...

Mohegan Tribe in partnership for second Pennsylvania casino (02/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is seeking to open a second commercial casino in Pennsylvania. The tribe signed a partnership to build a casino in Philadelphia. The license for the site was previously held by a group that included the...

Venue at Mohegan Tribe's casino settles wrongful death case (02/01)

A nightclub at the casino owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $4.2 million. Elizabeth Durante, 20, was killed in a wrong-way collision that was caused by a patron who had been drinking...

Mohegan Tribe reports 2.4 percent increase in casino profit (01/30)

The Mohegan Tribe reported a 2.5 percent increase in profits at its casino in Connecticut but saw declines overall in its gaming enterprise. Mohegan Sun earned $48.1 million in the quarter that ended December 31, 2012, up from $49.9 million...

Press Release: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Operating Results (01/29)

"The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, the owner and operator of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, announced today the operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31,...

Novel documents 'The Curse' of tribal gaming in Connecticut (01/25)

Robert Steele, a former U.S. Congressman, has written a fictional account of tribal gaming in “The Curse – Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town." Steele, who served two terms in Congress, lived in southeastern Connecticut before...

Mohegan Tribe gains support for casino bid in Massachusetts (01/25)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is seeing support for its casino bid in Massachusetts. The Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce endorsed the tribe's plan for the Mohegan Sun Palmer. The tribe is one of four bidders for a casino in...

Tribes in Connecticut working more closely on gaming issues (01/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are becoming allies on gaming issues. The tribes operate large casinos about 10 miles apart. The recession brought them closer together and so far they have addressed law enforcement, gaming promotions...

Mashantucket casino executive reaches out to senior center (01/22)

The top gaming executive for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is mending fences with a seniors group in Connecticut. Foxwoods CEO Scott Butera visited the Derby Senior Center, whose executive director criticized him for making comments about elderly casino patrons...

Pro-casino group wants to hear from Mohegan Tribe's leader (01/22)

A pro-casino group in Massachusetts wants to meet with the leader of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. The Citizens for Jobs and Growth in Palmer supports the tribe's bid for a casino in Palmer. The group invited Chairman Bruce "Two...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe spends big for gaming lobbyists (01/22)

Gaming interests spent $1.1 million on lobbyists last year, The Boston Herald reports, with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe accounting for the largest share. The tribe spent more than $500,000 on several lobbyist, the paper said. One was former Rep. William Delahunt,...

Column: Connecticut should maintain police at Pequot casino (01/21)

"For those of us who do not belong to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, it should be none of our business that tribal officials don't seem to be at all rattled by criminal history or criminal charges. For example, last...

State troopers maintain patrols at Mashantucket Tribe casino (01/17)

Connecticut State Police troopers won't reduce patrols at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for now. The troopers were due to cut back service on Friday and Saturday nights because the tribe was adding more officers. But...

Mohegan Tribe finds partner to bid on Massachusetts casino (01/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will submit an application today for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The tribe is partnering with Brigade Capital Management, an investment group based in New York, for the casino. Tuesday is the deadline to...

Connecticut tribes to increase police presence at their casinos (01/09)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are set to increase police presence at their casinos. The tribes have been beefing up their police departments in recent months. Tribal officers will take on greater roles because Connecticut State...

Mohegan Tribe expects Memorial Day debut for New Jersey casino (01/08)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is aiming for a Memorial Day opening for a new bar at its casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The tribe agreed to manage the historic Resorts Casino Hotel, the oldest gaming facility in Atlantic...

Mohegan Tribe vows to pay fee for Massachusetts casino plan (01/03)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will meet a January 15 deadline to compete for a casino in Massachusetts, a gaming executive said. The tribe wants to build a casino in Palmer, in the western part of the state. The application...
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