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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...