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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...