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Mohegan Tribe sets opening date for $130M hotel at casino (12/18)

The Earth Hotel features 400 rooms and joins the existing 1,200-room Sky Hotel at Mohegan Sun.

Tribes in Connecticut report stable returns on slot machines (12/17)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reported a slot machine win of $38 million while the Mohegan Tribe saw $47.7 million.

Connecticut tribes delay decision on host community for casino (12/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe had planned to select a new casino site by December 15 but said they needed more time to review the proposals.

Woman faces trial for $25K chip stolen at Mohegan Tribe casino (12/08)

Moira Canty, 42, allegedly stole the gaming chip from another patron at the Mohegan Sun and tried to cash it out.

Tribes in Connecticut increase slot payouts as competition grows (12/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are paying out at higher rates at gaming options increase in New England.

Non-Indian firm wants to join tribes in pursuing new casino in Connecticut (12/04)

MGM Resorts International claims the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe have been given an unfair advantage by the state of Connecticut.

Mohegan Tribe employee accused of cheating casino out of $78K (12/03)

A table games dealer who has worked at Mohegan Sun since the day it opened is accused of overpaying a gambler and taking some of the earnings.

Connecticut tribes consider proposals for third gaming facilty (11/25)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are hoping to address competition from neighboring Massachusetts.

Mohegan Tribe signs partner for $5B casino proposal in Korea (11/24)

The Mohegan Sun Inspire project features a foreigners-only casino, a hotel complex, a 20,000-seat arena, shops, restaurants and other amenities.

David Collins: Shame on Eric Holder for opposing tribal casino (11/23)

Shame on the former attorney general for using the prestige of his former government title to help some Vegas gambling moguls steal business from two Connecticut American Indian tribes.

Connecticut tribes report declines in slot machine revenues (11/17)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 3.0 percent drop while the Mohegan Tribe saw a 1.7 percent drop.

Dan Haar: Tribal casino a bad idea for airport in Connecticut (11/12)

If the Connecticut Airport Authority has its way, Bradley will become the first airport in the nation to open a casino on premises, not across the street, but alongside the terminals, or maybe right smack in a terminal building itself.

Non-Indian developer seeks another casino in Rhode Island (11/11)

The facility would be located just 380 feet from the Massachusetts border.

Connecticut tribes receive five proposals for joint casino (11/09)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe plan to select a host community by December 15.

Former head of DOJ backs non-Indian gaming firm over tribes (10/29)

Eric Holder and his law firm are representing MGM Resorts International, whose executives want to prevent two tribes in Connecticut from opening a new casino.

Connecticut tribes see more interest for joint gaming facility (10/21)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe believe a new casino will address competition from neighboring Massachusetts.

Connecticut tribes await proposals for a new gaming facility (10/14)

At least two communities along a major interstate are interested in hosting a new casino for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe.

Tribes in Connecticut report increases in slot machine revenues (10/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 3.2 percent increase while the Mohegan Tribe saw a 2.7 percent increase.

Tribes to share in Keno revenues under new deal with Connecticut (10/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe each will receive 12.5 percent of gross revenues from the game.

Connecticut tribes release request for proposals for a new casino (10/01)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe hope to select a host community by December 15.

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority joins board of national group (09/25)

The board of the American Gaming Association now includes more representation from Indian Country.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino ruling stirs shakeup of sorts (09/23)

A commercial casino in southeastern Massachusetts faces significant hurdles now that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved the land-into-trust application for the first Indian gaming facility in the state.

Comedy venue departs one tribal casino for another in Connecticut (09/21)

The Mohegan Tribe has lured COMIX away from its home at the casino owned by the neighboring Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Police officer fired after racist incident at Pequot Tribe's casino (09/17)

The officer allegedly made racist and insulting comments to tribal police and security staff at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Tribes in Connecticut report declines in slot machine revenue (09/15)

The Mashantucket Tribe saw a 9.5 percent drop while the Mohegan Tribe saw an 8.1 percent drop.

Editorial: Tribes in Connecticut unite to address casino threat (09/14)

We urge Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to continue working with the tribes on the satellite casino concept, while mindful the legal and political obstacles could prove too great.

Tribes formalize partnership for another casino in Connecticut (09/11)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are joining forces to address a gaming threat from neighboring Massachusetts.

Donald Trump supported then opposed casino in Connecticut (08/21)

The Republican presidential candidate who once said tribes in the state 'don't look like Indians to me' ended up with a sweet deal at the end of the saga.

Connecticut tribes see ups and downs with slot machine wins (08/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reported a slight increase from the year prior while the Mohegan Tribe saw a drop.

American Gaming Association stakes claim in presidential race (08/12)

The Republican field includes a handful of contenders with somewhat negative records on Indian gaming.

Column: Donald Trump's first big slur came at tribe's expense (08/10)

With Donald Trump making headlines for insulting Mexicans, prisoners of war and now women, it's worth noting that he sharpened his teeth in the politics of insensitive putdowns more than 20 years ago in a Connecticut dispute.

Column: Another tribal casino in Connecticut is a 'no-brainer' (08/07)

It's not really an expansion of Connecticut's gambling, which is now provided by two of the largest casinos in the world.

Connecticut sued over law that paves way for new tribal casino (08/05)

MGM Resorts International contends the two-step process for the new facility is unconstitutional because only tribes can solicit bids.

Editorial: Something's gotta give in New England casino race (08/03)

It seems doubtful that the region’s gambling dollar will stretch to cover all of these venues.

Donald Trump not shy with invoking race when it comes to tribes (07/31)

The casino mogul once accused the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut of not being Indians.

Mohegan Tribe reports increase in profit from casino enterprise (07/30)

The growth was attributed to cost-cutting measures and a 1.9 percent increase in gross slot machine revenues.

Mohegan Tribe fired worker who helped casino regular break rules (07/28)

Maria DeGiacomo worked as a pit boss at Mohegan Sun for 18 years.

Mohegan Tribe launches Internet gaming site in New Jersey (07/22)

MoheganSunCasino.Com offers real money prizes for patrons who are based in the state.

Connecticut tribes hope to debut casino ahead of nearby rival (07/17)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe believe they can open a third gaming facility as early as the end of 2016.

Non-Indian gaming company lashes out at Connecticut tribes (07/16)

MGM Resorts says it will do whatever it takes to stop the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe from opening a new casino.

Tribes in Connecticut report increase in slot machine winnings (07/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 2.4 percent rise while the Mohegan Tribe saw a 3.1 percent rise.

Connecticut tribes pay out nearly 92 percent put into slot machines (07/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation pays out 91.85 percent while the Mohegan Tribe pays out 91.71 percent.

Mashantucket Tribe extends agreement for $1.7B casino debt (07/01)

Revenues at the Foxwoods Resort Casino fell after the national economic recession and the tribe is facing even more competition for gaming dollars.

Pechanga Band comes in first in USA Today's best casino survey (06/29)

The Pechanga Resort and Casino claimed the top spot from two tribal facilities in Connecticut.

Connecticut tribes welcome delay in commercial casino project (06/29)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are hoping to beat Massachusetts in the New England casino race.

Mashantucket Tribe wins local vote for casino in Massachusetts (06/24)

The tribe plans to manage the $650 million facility in New Bedford.

Mohegan Tribe's casino employee faces lawsuit over accident (06/23)

The dispute stems from an October 2011 incident in which a limousine driven by a Mohegan Sun employee struck another vehicle.

Connecticut governor signs measure for another tribal casino (06/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe warn of job and revenue losses unless Connecticut responds to growing competition.

Mohegan Tribe settles suit from injured casino patron for $775K (06/19)

Salvatore Vizzo was injured while riding in a limousine driven by an employee at Mohegan Sun.

David Collins: Tribes keep gaming dollars at home in Connecticut (06/18)

Here's hoping that Connecticut lawmakers continue to see the wisdom of giving the tribes at least one satellite near the Massachusetts border, to help keep at home Connecticut gambling dollars.

Connecticut tribes report flat or declining slot machine revenues (06/16)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a slight decline while the Mohegan Tribe was essentially flat.

Mashantucket Tribe wins dismissal of casino employment case (06/10)

Steven Thomas was hired as manager of tribal and Native American relations at Foxwoods Resort Casino after he pleaded guilty to stealing from the tribe.

Mashantucket Tribe moves quickly to fill 200 positions at casino (06/09)

An executive at Foxwoods Resort Casino said business has been improving as non-gaming options expand.

Connecticut governor to sign measure for one more tribal casino (06/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe hope to prevent job and revenue losses as gaming options expand in New England.

Gamblers who sued Mashantucket Tribe for $3M lose lawsuit (06/02)

Three patrons who were suspected of cheating at Foxwoods Resort Casino tried to recover their funds in federal court.

Editorial: No guarantee of success for new casino in Connecticut (06/01)

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was still deciding this weekend whether to sign legislation approved early Friday that would lead to possibly opening a new tribal casino along the Connecticut-Massachusetts border.

Bill for one more tribal casino in Connecticut sent to governor (05/29)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe believe another casino will help address competition from neighboring Massachusetts.

Connecticut tribes counting up votes on bill for one more casino (05/28)

The legislative session ends on June 3 so time is running out on the bill that tribes say will protect jobs and the economy.

Tribes hail movement on bill for one more casino in Connecticut (05/21)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe hope the new casino will help address competition in neighboring Massachusetts.

Connecticut lawmakers consider bill for one more tribal casino (05/20)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are urging support for the new version of the gaming measure.

New bill limits Connecticut tribes to one more gaming facility (05/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are looking to head off competition from neighboring Massachusetts.

Tribes in Connecticut plan $900M investment in new casinos (05/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe want to open as many as three 'satellite' casinos around the state.

Cowlitz Tribe and Mohegan Tribe committed to casino project (05/07)

The two tribes expect to break ground on the Cowlitz Casino and Entertainment Resort in Washington later this year.

Connecticut tribes push plan to open new casinos around state (05/05)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are seeking legislative approval for as many as three additional casinos.

Opinion: Bid for more Connecticut casinos comes down to money (05/01)

The tribes and their allies want the state to bestow on them a privilege denied everyone else: the right to build a casino. This will strike most people as unfair.

Mashantucket Tribe plans grand opening for casino outlet mall (04/22)

The 320,000-square-foot Tanger Outlets at the Foxwoods Resort Casino debuts on May 21.

Bill for more tribally-operated casinos advances in Connecticut (04/21)

The bill authorizes as many as three new facilities but it was written to avoid the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Woman from Mashantucket Tribe loses casino per capita ruling (04/20)

Andrina Charles claims she was promised the payments after she had been banished from the tribe following a crime conviction.

Mohegan Tribe's casino enterprise named one of best employers (04/17)

The tribe ranked 12th in the Travel and Leisure category and 424th overall on the annual Forbes list.

Letter raises legal issues for new tribal casinos in Connecticut (04/16)

Attorney General George Jepsen highlighted two major concerns as lawmakers consider a bill to authorize as many as three casinos for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe.

Mohegan Tribe went to South Korea to discuss potential casino (04/16)

Chairman Kevin Brown led a small delegation to the East Asian nation but a deal hasn't been finalized, a gaming executive said.

Opinion: More tribal casinos aren't right answer for Connecticut (04/13)

Connecticut’s response to its declining casino revenue has been to try to replace it with more gambling.

Opinion: Connecticut tribes scramble to protect gaming empire (04/10)

The great mystery of Connecticut's casino monopoly is why it lasted so long.

Mohegan Tribe protected from discrimination lawsuits at casino (04/08)

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a former employee can't sue under the Civil Rights Act or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Tribes warn of job and revenue losses at casinos in Connecticut (04/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe commissioned a study to determine the impact of the new establishments on their facilities.

Connecticut tribes defend gaming after swipe by non-Indian rival (04/02)

The top executive at MGM Resorts International ridiculed the tribes for proposing to build a 'box of slots' near the Massachusetts border.

Opinion: Connecticut tribes face challenges to gaming empire (03/31)

Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are not standing pat; they have joined forces to propose several casinos, placed strategically around Connecticut to thwart the results of encroachment.

Report puts tribal gaming industry revenues at $28.3B in 2013 (03/31)

The tribal gaming industry grew just 0.5 percent in 2013, according to the new edition of Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry Report.

Dennis Jenkins: Hypocrisy for new tribal casinos in Connecticut (03/27)

As the State of Connecticut and its Congressional Delegation continue the premeditated genocide of the remaining three state-recognized tribes, we find it hypocritical of them to now want to open three additional casinos.

Connecticut lawmakers move fast on bill for new tribal casinos (03/20)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are joining forces to counteract threats to their gaming empire.

Connecticut tribes report another drop in slot machine revenue (03/16)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a whopping 19.8 percent decline while the Mohegan Tribe only saw a 4.1 percent decline.

Connecticut lawmakers to introduce bill for more tribal casinos (03/10)

At least one site could be jointly operated and would be located near the Massachusetts border.

Tribes in Connecticut look at multiple locations for new casinos (03/06)

The facilities would be located near the borders with Massachusetts and New York, where commercial facilities will be opening in the coming years.

Editorial: Mohegan Tribe hits milestone with gaming enterprise (03/05)

The appointment of Bobby Soper as president of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority this week represents fulfillment of a long-held goal of the Mohegan Tribe.

Mashantucket Tribe joins gaming proposal in Massachusetts (03/04)

The tribe hopes to manage a commercial casino in the southeastern part of the state.

Mohegan Tribe remains interested in new casino near border (03/04)

A commercial casino will be opening in Massachusetts, less than 10 miles from the state line.

Mohegan Tribe names one of its own to head gaming enterprise (03/03)

Bobby Soper will start serving as president of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority on March 30.

Connecticut tribes face threat from casinos in Massachusetts (02/26)

Fitch Ratings warns of problems when two commercial casinos opening in the neighboring state.

Mashantucket Tribe sets opening date for casino outlet mall (02/19)

The Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open May 21 and employ 900 people.

Editorial: Tribes in Connecticut need to discuss gaming options (02/18)

It is time for Connecticut's tribal casinos to make their play.

Mohegan Tribe shortens name of commercial gaming facility (02/17)

The casino in Pennsylvania will be known as Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Connecticut lawmaker drops slot machine bill after tribes object (02/09)

The proposal would have relieved tribes of their revenue sharing obligations, tribal officials said.

Mohegan Tribe to issue $123M in bonds for new hotel at casino (02/06)

The tribe will build a standalone hotel at the Mohegan Sun amid an expansion of gaming in New England.

Mohegan Tribe reports increase in revenue at gaming enterprise (01/29)

Net revenues in the most recent quarter were $316.7 million, representing a 1.2 percent increase from a year earlier.

Tribes discuss gaming concerns with lawmakers in Connecticut (01/21)

A commercial casino in neighboring Massachusetts is a major issue.

Connecticut tribes finally see increase in slot machine wagering (01/16)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe reported the first increases in slot machine wagering since 2013.
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