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Mashantucket Tribe promotes casino under new partnership (12/09)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut entered into a one-year agreement to promote its casino at the Mystic Aquarium. The aquarium's theater will be called the Foxwoods Marine Theater at Mystic Aquarium. The Foxwoods...

Editorial: Connecticut tribes facing big competition for gaming (11/28)

"We knew this day would eventually come, the day when neighboring states would approve plans to expand casino gambling within their borders, creating a competitive threat to Connecticut�s two hugely successful casinos. Last week, Massachusetts...

Tribes in Connecticut turn their sights towards Massachusetts (11/16)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are facing some big competition now that Massachusetts will be home to three casino resorts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe have enjoyed near exclusivity in the...

Final vote planned for gaming legislation in Massachusetts (11/15)

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are giving final approval to H.3702, a bill to legalize full-scale gaming, and it could be sent to Gov. Deval Patrick (D) as early as today. The bill authorizes three casinos in...

New England Gaming Summit reports a boost in attendance (11/14)

Attendance at the New England Gaming Summit increased by 20 percent this year, The Norwich Bulletin reports Interest has grown due to pending legislation in Massachusetts. A bill will authorize three casino resorts throughout the...

Travel: A strange visit to two tribal casinos in the Northeast (11/11)

"Strangely, my research adventure last weekend took us to two separate Indian casinos five hours' drive apart from each other, on the same day. And so it was that I found myself sitting on Saturday...

Editorial: Restrict mixed martial arts matches to tribal casino (11/08)

"With all due respect to John Naples, a Montville man in pursuit of his dream to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter, we don't consider this brutal activity a sport and urge the Connecticut...

Landowner touts poll favoring site for Mohegan Tribe's casino (11/08)

People in western Massachusetts want to see a casino in Palmer, according to the results of a new poll. The Northeast Group owns land that the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to use for a...

Mohegan Tribe faces competition for Massachusetts casino (11/02)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut faces competition in its bid for a casino in Massachusetts. Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, plans to bid on casino in the western...

Editorial: A win-win for law enforcement at tribal casinos (10/26)

"With relative ease, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's administration has reached an agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that will give them more control over public safety and regulation at their southeastern Connecticut casinos...

Connecticut tribes providing more gaming law enforcement (10/25)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are taking on a greater law enforcement role at their casinos. Under the Class III gaming compact, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe share law enforcement duties...

Mohegan Tribe to bring new look to casino slot machines (10/21)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut signed a contract with Bally Technologies to update the interfaces on more than 6,000 slot machines. The majority of the machines at Mohegan Sun will bear Balley's iVIEW system. The...

Mohegan Tribe 'closer than ever' to casino in Massachusetts (10/18)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is moving closer to a casino in Massachusetts, a top gaming executive said. The tribe wants to build a casino in Palmer, in the western part of the state. Lawmakers...

Connecticut tribes in discussions to enter Internet gambling (10/12)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are ready to join the Internet gambling industry, The New London Day reports. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is reportedly close to a deal with Sportingbet, an English company. The...

Connecticut tribes paying millions to state for police at casinos (09/19)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are in talks with the state about the cost of law enforcement services at their casinos. As part of the tribal-state compact, the tribes reimburse the state for law enforcement....

Connecticut tribes see double-digit dip in slot machine revenue (09/16)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported double-digit declines in slot machine revenue for the month of August. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation said its win was $52.2 million. That's 11. 8 percent lower than August...

Mohegan Tribe to discuss plans for casino in Massachusetts (09/13)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will meet today with the town council in Palmer, Massachusetts, to discuss plans for a casino. The tribe wants to bid on a casino license for western Massachusetts. Town leaders...

Mohegan Tribe opens gas station just for employees of casino (09/02)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut opened a gas station solely for employees of its casino. Mohegan Sun employees pay $3.69 a gallon, medium grade for $3.73, super for $3.82 and diesel for $3.91. That's lower...

Mohegan Tribe ready to bid on casino in western Massachusetts (08/24)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is moving closer towards its goal of operating a commercial casino in Massachusetts. The tribe wants to open a casino in Palmer. That's in western Massachusetts, one of the regions...

Mohegan Tribe planning to build new hotel at Connecticut casino (08/16)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to build a new hotel at its casino in Connecticut. The tribe expects to finalize a development agreement for the hotel later this year or early next year, Mohegan...

Mashantucket Tribe confirms talks to restructure $2B gaming debt (08/16)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is nearing a deal to restructure more than $2 billion in gaming debt, a spokesperson confirmed. Negotiations are ongoing but The Wall Street Journal said the tribe is...

Both Connecticut tribes report declines in slot machine revenue (08/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported declines in their slot machine revenues for the month of July. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw its win drop 5.5 percent from July 2010. The Mohegan Tribe saw...

Mashantucket Tribe closes in on deal to restructure casino debt (08/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is nearing a deal to restructure more than $2 billion in gaming debt, The Wall Street Journal reports. The deal would leave the tribe with about $1.5 billion...

Mohegan Tribe to discuss details of Massachusetts casino plan (08/12)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to meet with the town council in Palmer, Massachusetts, to discuss its proposed casino. If commercial casinos are legalized in Massachusetts, the tribe hopes to build one in Palmer,...

Mashantucket Tribe hosts annual New England Gaming Summit (08/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will host the 2nd annual New England Gaming Summit. The summit takes place November 14-15. It will be held at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Topics include racing and...

Connecticut governor cites importance of tribal casino industry (08/05)

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (D) visited the two tribal casinos in the state and stressed the importance of Indian gaming to the tourism industry. Malloy met with leaders of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

Wealthy gambler resolves dispute over $1.2M to Mohegan Tribe (07/28)

A wealthy gambler has settled a dispute over $1.2 million owed to the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. Jerome Powers, a Florida millionaire, lost the money while gambling at Mohegan Sun. He signed an agreement allowing...

Free slot machine play at tribal casinos pays off in Connecticut (07/26)

As part of the Class III gaming compact, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe share 25 percent of slot machine revenues to the state of Connecticut. The arrangement has sent hundreds of...

Mashantucket Tribe reports small decline in slot machine revenue (07/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut saw a decline in slot machine revenue for the month of June. The tribe's "win" was $51,036,65, down from $51,011,236 a year ago, The Norwich Bulletin reported. It...

Connecticut tribes report mixed returns on slot machine revenue (07/18)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes saw mixed results in their slot machine revenues for the month of June. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation remained steady with a win of $51 million. That's only than a...

Mohegan Tribe's partner seeks last gaming license in New York (07/12)

A developer who is working with the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut hopes to secure the last gaming license in New York. Louis Cappelli wants Mohegan Gaming Advisors to run a gaming facility at the Concord...

Mohegan Tribe seeks to drum up business for new gaming group (07/08)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is looking to drum up business for is new gaming group. The Mohegan Gaming Advisors first made news in the Connecticut press several months ago. The tribe officially announced the...

Mashantucket Tribe reflects on 25 years since bingo hall opened (07/08)

It's been 25 years since the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut got into the Indian gaming industry. The tribe opened the Mashantucket Pequot Indian High Stakes Bingo, a 35,000-square-foot facility with 50 employees, in...

Mohegan Tribe plans to expand gaming brand across the nation (07/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut officially announced the launch of the Mohegan Gaming Advisors. The Mohegans want to help other tribes and other gaming companies. The new company will pursue management contracts and consulting agreements....

Mashantucket Tribe celebrates 25 years of bingo with big jackpot (07/05)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut celebrated 25 years of bingo with a $1 million jackpot. The tribe opened a bingo hall in 1986. It's turned into Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the largest...

Menominee Nation eager to push off-reservation casino again (06/16)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin is ready to push for approval of an off-reservation casino now that the Obama administration has lifted one hurdle in the long process. The tribe's land-into-trust application was killed in...

Connecticut tribes report declines in slot machine revenues (06/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported declines in their slot machine revenues for the month of May. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a small 0.9 percent drop in slot machine "win" from May 2009....

Bill to legalize casinos in Massachusetts is back on the table (06/09)

A bill to legalize casinos in Massachusetts is back on the table, The Boston Herald reports. The proposed bill would authorize three resorts in different parts of the state. The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans...

Mohegan Tribe committed to gaming site in Massachusetts (05/27)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is committed to its gaming site in Massachusetts, an executive said. The tribe wants to build the Mohegan Sun Palmer in Palmer, in the western part of the state. Another...

Mohegan Tribe to start work on gaming facility in Catskills (05/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will start work this summer on a gaming facility in the Catskills region of New York, Mid-Hudson News Network reports. The tribe plans to open the Mohegan Sun Concord at...

After three elections, union will organize at Pequot casino (05/18)

It took three elections but bartenders, drink servers, and bar porters at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will finally organize with a labor union. The first vote took place...

Mashantucket Tribe to negotiate with labor union at casino (05/17)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut said it will negotiate with a union after casino bartenders, drink servers, and bar porters voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 371. The employees...

Mohegan Tribe reports 3.3 percent decline in slot revenues (05/16)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut saw another decline in slot machine revenues for the month of April. The tribe reported a 3.3 percent drop in the slot machine win. The slot handle also fell 4.5...

Mashantucket casino bartenders to vote in another election (05/12)

Bartenders, drink servers, and bar porters at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will vote in a union election on Monday. The employees voted to organize with the United Food...

Mohegan Tribe reportedly owes $1.6B in casino related debt (05/10)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut owes $1.6 billion in gaming related debt, according to Moody's Investors Service. The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority owes $675 million on a line of credit and $250 million on bonds....

Mohegan Tribe partners with Catskills resort and race track (05/05)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is putting its name on a famed resort / race track in the Catskills region of New York. Through its new company, Mohegan Gaming Advisors, the tribe is a minority...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe ready to enter gaming market (05/05)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is prepared to offer Class II gaming if legislation for full-scale gaming doesn't pass in Massachusetts. Chairman Cedric Cromwell testified before the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies yesterday....