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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported another declined of 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...

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...

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...

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...