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Editorial: Diversity economy without casinos (12/19)

"The idea of expanding Connecticut's casino industry was raised by Arthur Wright, a University of Connecticut professor emeritus of economics, during a discussion of the 2008 issue of The Connecticut Economy journal which Wright edits....

Mohegan Tribe sees drop in slot machine revenues (12/18)

Slot machine revenues fell 3 percent last month at the casino owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. The Mohegan Sun Casino reported $814.3 million in slot revenues in November. That was down from...

Investors make more money than Mohegan Tribe (12/17)

The backers of the Mohegan Tribe's casino in Connecticut have made slightly more money than the tribe, The Boston Globe reports. From 2001 to 2006, Sol Kerzner and Len Wolman of Trading Cove Associates...

Pequot Chair: Balancing tribal, worker rights (12/17)

"We know you have been following recent events here at Mashantucket involving union activity. We are writing to you so that you might understand the position of the tribal nation, and hopefully understand that...

Employment Law: Unions come to tribal casinos (12/14)

"Table game dealers at one of the world�s largest casinos broke long-standing precedent on November 24th by voting to bring federally-regulated collective bargaining onto a tribal reservation. In what is believed to be the first...

Mohegan Tribe reduces size of new casino hotel (12/14)

Amid rising costs of the project, the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has reduced the size of the new hotel at its Mohegan Sun Casino. The hotel tower will reach 39 stories instead of 43. It...

Mohegan Tribe raises cost of casino expansion (12/13)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says its casino expansion will cost $925 million, or $185 million more than expected. The tribe is adding a hotel tower, more gaming space, a House of Blues music hall,...

Economist urges more casinos in Connecticut (12/12)

An economist from the University of Connecticut says Connecticut should consider legalizing commercial casinos. Arthur Wright says the state faces pressure as gambling grows in New England. One or two commercial casinos would keep gamblers...

Menominee Nation to allow union at casino (12/11)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin has agreed to allow unions at its proposed off-reservation casino. The tribe wants to convert an old dog track in Kenosha into a Class III facility. The Mohegan Tribe of...

Dealers at Mashantucket casino stick with union (12/10)

Dealers at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut are moving forward with their unionization efforts. A majority of dealers voted to join the United Auto Workers. But the tribe...

Pequot casino executives resign after union vote (12/05)

Two longtime executives at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut have resigned. Ken Davie, vice president of table games, and Hope Domingo, the administrator in charge of scheduling work shifts...

Mashantucket Tribe to fight union in court (12/04)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut filed objections to a labor union vote on Monday and said the fight could continue in federal court. The tribe told the National Labor Relations Board that...

Editorial: Dealers show their cards at Foxwoods (12/03)

"The dealers� recent vote to unionize at Foxwoods Resort Casino is potentially momentous for Connecticut. Dealers number 3,000 out of more than 10,000 employees at the casino, which the Mashantucket Pequot tribe opened in...

Mohegan casino executive leaves position (11/30)

Roland J. Harris, a top gaming executive for the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, resigned his post on Tuesday, The New London Day reports. Harris is a former chairman of the tribe. He helped open...

Editorial: Unions in hot pursuit of tribal workers (11/30)

"A century ago, industrialists believed their workers were too ignorant and fearful of change to rise against management. They were wrong. Foxwoods officials apparently believed their treasured Indian sovereignty would protect them from unions seeking...

Editorial: Stakes high in Foxwoods union fight (11/29)

"It should come as no surprise the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Foxwoods Resort Casino intend on appealing last week's employees' vote to unionize. The stakes are high for both employees and employer, and the...

Union pleased with vote at Mashantucket casino (11/27)

The United Auto Workers says a successful drive at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will lead to unions at other tribal casinos. The UAW won 60 percent of...

Mashantucket Tribe to challenge union vote (11/26)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut plans to challenge a pro-union vote at its Foxwoods Resort Casino. About 60 percent of card dealers at the casino voted to organize with the United Auto...

Union accuses Mashantucket casino of harassment (11/21)

The United Auto Workers union says managers at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut are harassing Asian dealers. The union wants to organize about 3,000 dealers at the Foxwoods Resort...

Mashantucket Tribe seeks delay in union vote (11/20)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is trying to stop a union vote at its Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe filed a motion with the National Labor Relations Board to put the vote...

Mashantucket Tribe plans big splash with MGM (11/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut plans to open its new MGM Grand casino in May 2008. The 50,000-square-foot MGM Grand at Foxwoods will look like the MGM in Las Vegas, executives said....

Mashantucket Tribe to spend $200M on upgrades (11/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut plans to spend $200 million on upgrades to its Foxwoods Resort Casino. The project will start with $55 million in renovations to the lobby of the Grand...

Mashantucket Tribe, MGM seek casino in Kansas (11/13)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut and MGM Mirage have formed a partnership for a commercial casino in Kansas. The Chisholm Creek Casino Resort would feature a 250-room hotel, 2,000 slot machines, 50 table...

Letters: Unions and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (11/12)

SOVEREIGNTY: "The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is poised, ready to cut and run to the United States Supreme Court if their employees vote a union in. Must be nice to have it both ways. If you...

Mashantucket Tribe challenges NLRB on jurisdiction (11/09)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut says its sovereignty protects the Foxwoods Resort Casino from federal labor laws. In a 50-page request, the tribe says the National Labor Relations Board can't assert jurisdiction...

Mashantucket Tribe appeals labor union decision (11/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is fighting the National Labor Relations Board's assertion of jurisdiction at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe says the NLRB can't enforce federal labor laws on the...

NLRB sets union vote at Mashantucket casino (11/07)

The National Labor Relations Board scheduled a November 24 union election at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The NLRB asserted jurisdiction at the Foxwoods Resort Casino over the...

Mashantucket Tribe might allow union at casino (10/31)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut might allow a labor union at its Foxwoods Resort Casino but under tribal -- not federal -- law. The tribe's lawyer said the United Auto Workers union has...

Mashantucket Tribe pays respects to investor (10/29)

Leaders of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut are in Malaysia to pay respects to the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, whose $60 million loan launched the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Chairman Michael...

Editorial: Unions don't infringe on sovereignty (10/29)

"It is difficult to see how abiding by National Labor Relations Board regulations at Foxwoods Resort Casino would in any significant way impair the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe's sovereignty. The NLRB has ruled that Foxwoods must...

NLRB orders election at Mashantucket casino (10/25)

An official for the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday ordered the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut to allow a union election. Peter Hoffman, a regional director for the NLRB, rejected the tribe's sovereignty...

Column: A casino in every corner of the world (10/19)

"First there was Las Vegas, City of Sin in the Nevada desert, the only gambling game in America. Then came Atlantic City, where gambling was supposed to revive a tawdry old seaside resort. It became...

Mashantucket Tribe disputes NLRB jurisdiction (10/16)

The National Labor Relations Board concluded its hearing on a labor union dispute at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. About 4,000 employees want to organize with the United Auto...

Mashantucket Tribe passes its own labor law (10/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has passed its own labor law amid efforts to unionize at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe intends to use the two-month-old Mashantucket Pequot Labor Relations Law and...

Letter: Shed a single tear for bad Pequots (10/02)

"I was driving past �Weicker's Wonder in the Woods� the other day and was amazed at the amount of strip-mining being performed along the roadway. I assumed the Mashantucket Pequots had discovered an early...

Another union eyes Mashantucket casino (10/02)

A second labor union is seeking to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The International Union of Operating Engineers wants to represent 200 engineers at the Foxwoods Resort...

Union files for vote at Mashantucket casino (10/01)

The United Auto Workers on Friday filed a petition to represent about 3,000 table dealers at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The union has been collecting signatures for the...

Opinions: Unions at the Mashantucket casino (10/01)

With the United Auto Workers union is advancing its efforts at the casino owed by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, The New London Day publishes some opinions about working at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The...

Union makes advances as Mashantucket casino (09/28)

News reports say the United Auto Workers union has enough signatures to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The union launched a drive at the Foxwoods Resort Casino three months...

Connecticut tribes look off the reservation (09/24)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes operate highly successful casinos on their reservations. Now they are looking elsewhere for more gaming opportunities. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is financing tribal projects in California and Arizona....

Editorial: More room for gaming in New England (09/24)

"In the winter of 1992, when the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation opened the doors at Foxwoods, skeptics wondered if they'd get enough customers to survive. The tribe got that, and more. And then when the...

Letter: Mashantucket Tribe values casino workers (09/10)

"The front-page story titled �Unions on casinos' doorstep,� published Sept. 3, contained a serious misstatement of fact that needs to be addressed. The story quoted a union leader as saying Foxwoods employees fell into a...

Mohegan Tribe proposes casino in Massachusetts (08/31)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut outlined plans for a $1 billion casino in Massachusetts. The tribe wants to bid on a commercial license in Palmer, in the western part of the state. The facility would...

Mashantucket casino disputes need for union (08/30)

Employees at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's casino don't need a union because they already receive excellent benefits, a top executive said. John O'Brien, president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino,...

Connecticut tribes look beyond borders to diversify (08/27)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes operate two of the most successful casinos in the world but that isn't stopping them from looking elsewhere for gaming opportunities. With competition growing, the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket...

Editorial: Keep tribal casino employee records open (08/22)

"The state should not entertain watering down the state's open government law simply because it may be inconvenient for executives at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Foxwoods President and Chief Executive Officer John A. O'Brien recently wrote...

Editorial: Strong month at Connecticut casinos (08/17)

"Most of us cannot even comprehend how much money $1 billion is. But many of us and visitors from elsewhere pumped that much into Mohegan Sun in July, setting a new record. And that was...

Mohegan Tribe sees success in Pennsylvania (08/08)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut continues to see growing returns at its slot machine facility in Pennsylvania. The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs saw $54 million in revenue in the quarter that ended June 30....

Mohegan Tribe eyes casino in Massachusetts (08/02)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has signed a deal to develop a casino in Massachusetts. The tribe is working with the developers of a site in Palmer, in western Massachusetts. They plan to bid for...

Rep. Courtney backs labor bid at tribal casino (07/31)

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) supports a labor union's effort to organize at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's casino. Courtney, a first-term Congressman, met with the United Auto Workers to hear their concerns. A statement released...

Editorial: Creating housing for casino employees (07/31)

"Executives at Foxwoods Resort Casino know more housing is needed to accommodate the casino's growing workforce. That point became clear in a meeting last week between casino executive's and The Day editorial board. More importantly,...

Mohegan Tribe eyes Atlantic City for casino (07/19)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is interested in Atlantic City, the chief executive of the Mohegan Sun Casino said. "We are always seeking to grow our company and have always felt that our products and...

NLRB probes union allegations at Mashantucket casino (07/18)

The National Labor Relations Board is investigating allegations of union intimidation at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut. The investigation will take six to eight weeks, an NLRB official in...

Court backs Mashantucket casino in Pennsylvania (07/18)

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's proposed casino in Philadelphia. The tribe is working with a group of investors to open a Foxwoods casino in South...

Mohegan Tribe joins bid for New York racetracks (07/17)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has joined a partnership that is seeking to develop three racetracks in New York. The tribe is part of Capital Play Inc., which made the highest bid to develop the...

Editorial: Study impact of Indian gaming (07/16)

"After a decade-long hiatus, the General Assembly agreed this year to go ahead with a fresh study of the impact of gambling on Connecticut. The study at last will bring the state into conformity with...

Union wants NLRB probe at Mashantucket casino (07/11)

The United Auto Workers union has asked the National Labor Relations Board to investigate the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for alleged violations of federal labor law. UAW, one of the largest unions, has been trying...

Column: Union sees jackpot at Mashantucket casino (07/10)

"It's hard to think of a business in Connecticut more ripe for a labor union than Foxwoods Resort Casino. The jobs cannot be outsourced. The casino owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, control a gambling monopoly....

Mohegan Tribe breaks ground on casino expansion (06/29)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut broke ground on a $740 million expansion to the Mohegan Sun Casino. Project Horizon will be completed in four phases. By 2010, the casino will have a new 42,000-square-foot casino,...

Union alleges intimidation at Mashantucket casino (06/26)

The union trying to organize workers at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut is alleging intimidation by casino manager. The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America started...

Union starts petition drive at Mohegan casino (06/25)

The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America has started a union organizing petition at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's casino in Connecticut. The UAW hopes to gather enough signatures to force a...

Perspectives: Tribal gaming in Connecticut (06/25)

The New London Day publishes three perspectives on the impact of tribal gaming in Connecticut. Charlene Jones, a council member for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, says the tribe is committed to the state....

Mohegan Tribe plans casino road improvements (06/22)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to make improvements to make it easier for employees who walk to the Mohegan Sun Casino. The tribe is undertaking a major expansion of the casino. As part...

Connecticut tribes report fewer slot machine revenues (06/20)

Slot machine revenues at Connecticut's two tribal casinos fell $85 million in May 2007 compared to a year earlier, The Norwich Bulletin reports. The Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, reported...

Editorial: Summit shows importance of tribes (06/19)

"Finally, there are some hard statistics to prove what many have guessed. The casinos are a tremendous economic engine -- not just in Eastern Connecticut, but in the state. Together, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort...

Editorial: Connecticut tribes power the economy (06/18)

"Connecticut's lawmakers need to pay more attention to one of the most powerful economic forces in the state � Indian gaming. That was the resounding message sent last Thursday at the first-ever Native American Economic...

Summit explores impact of gaming in Connecticut (06/15)

The one-day Native American Economic Impact Summit was held in Hartford, Connecticut, on Thursday. Officials talked about the impact of the casinos owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe. Foxwoods...

Connecticut summit to show tribal gaming impact (06/13)

The first Native American Economic Impact Summit is being held in Hartford, Connecticut, on Thursday. The summit will highlight the impact of tribal gaming on the state. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan...

Mohegan Tribe buys golf course for $4.4M (06/08)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has purchased a golf course for $4.4 million. After years of negotiation, the tribe's gaming authority completed the deal three weeks ago. The Pautipaug Country Club will now be known...

Mohegan Tribe sees big success in Pennsylvania (06/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is doing better than expected with its slot machine facility in Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, gamblers have spent nearly $1 billion since the Mohegan Sun...

Mashantucket casino anticipates union effort (06/01)

The Mashantucket Tribal Nation of Connecticut expects some employees of the Foxwoods Resort Casino to try and organize at least one union. The tribe says it is not pro- or anti-union. But Chairman Michael J....

Unions seek ground at Mashantucket casino (05/31)

Several labor unions are trying to organize at Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The casino employs more than 10,000 people and is the largest in the world. Efforts...

Connecticut tribes expand gaming beyond state (05/04)

The Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are looking to replicate their success in Connecticut elsewhere. The Mohegans recently opened a racetrack with slot machines in Pennsylvania. The facility has been a hit...

Tribes have no interest in Atlantic City market (05/02)

Three of the most successful gaming tribes say they have no interest in the Atlantic City market. Speaking to the Associated Press during the East Coast Gaming Congress, representatives of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation,...

Mohegan Tribe wins big on half-cent slot machines (04/24)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says the half-cent slot machines at the Mohegan Sun Casino are doing better than expected. The casino brought in 38 machines in February. They've brought in $2.9 million in...

Mohegan Tribe moving to coinless slot machines (04/19)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is converting all of the slot machines at the Mohegan Sun casino to a coinless system. The tribe has started phasing out coin machines in 2005. By May 1, all...

Mohegan Tribe's casino won't cut ties with Imus (04/13)

It's business as usual for fired talk show host Don Imus and the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. Imus, whose radio show was dropped by CBS and MSNBC after he made racist remarks about African-American...

Mohegan Tribe spends $13M to renovate hotel (04/03)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is spending more than $13 million to renovate the hotel at the Mohegan Sun casino. The hotel remains open while the renovation takes place. To limit disruptions, work only...

Column: Tribes upset with links to stripper website (04/02)

"Under the banner of �Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Strippers,� this is a sampling of the service being sold for private parties in hotel rooms at the two casinos here: �Then the girls will offer lap...

Mashantucket Tribe continues $700M expansion (03/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is moving ahead with a $700 million expansion at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe partnered with gaming giant MGM Mirage to create the new facility. The...

Pequot Tribe not working on Atlantic City casino (02/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has no plans to open a casino in Atlantic City, a spokesperson said. The tribe has a partnership with MGM Mirage. The Press of Atlantic City reported...

Connecticut tribes could face union push after ruling (02/13)

Connecticut could become the new battleground for labor unions at casinos after an appeals court ruling subjected tribes to federal labor law. In the past, unions have tried to organize at Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned...

Letter: IGRA benefits tribe, members and states (02/01)

"The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) was passed primarily to establish a baseline regulatory protocol that would ensure lawful gaming and generate self- sufficiency for Native Americans. The IGRA provides gaming regulatory protocol for economic...

Mashantucket Tribe defends slot machine lawsuit (01/25)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut says it has the right to sue the town of Ledyard for a tax imposed on slot machines. The tribe contends the tax is illegal without Congressional approval....

Spokane Tribe pushes for expanded gaming (01/24)

The Spokane Tribe of Washington is trying to convince lawmakers to approve a compact that would authorize up to 4,700 slot machines, the most for any tribe in the state. The tribe also wants to...

Foxwoods brings in former Caesars executive (01/05)

Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut, his hired a former Caesars Palace executive as it expands its operation. Joseph C. Jimenez was a marketing executive for Caesars properties in...

Town fights Mashantucket Tribe on slot machine case (01/05)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is embroiled in a legal battle with the town of Ledyard. The town has been imposing property taxes on slot machines that are leased to the tribe. The...

Pequot Tribe cites progress in employee talks (01/03)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut said talks with employees at the Foxwoods Resort Casino are producing results. The tribe has been working closely with the Foxwoods Employee Group Council after complaints were raised...

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