Tagged Mohegan Sun Casino

Online sports betting launch delayed in Connecticut due to a publication issue involving tribal compacts

October 7, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Connecticut, Sports betting

Sports bettors were expecting to gain access to online services on October 7 in Connecticut. Unfortunately, the set launch date is being pushed back due to a delay in publication regarding the gaming compacts o...

Online poker included in Connecticut’s newly legalized iGaming industry

Sadonna Price

June 4, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Connecticut

Just a few days ago, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 6451 into law. Online sports betting, casino, and poker games are now legalized in the state. The change is a big one for the poker communi...

Slot revenues continue to decline in Connecticut

Sadonna Price

July 17, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Connecticut

The casinos in Connecticut are not doing so hot when it comes to slot machine revenues. Recent reports show that for the 12th consecutive month, the gambling venues in the state have seen a decrease in slot gam...

2017 NEPA Poker Open

Lloyd Zakeo

March 23, 2017

Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino will be running the 2017 NEPA Poker Open from the 23rd to 29th April, 2017. The tournament features a series of NO Limit Hold’em events that include the Black Chip Bounty, Bounty and...

Mohegan Sun earns #1 ranking for 2016

Sadonna Price

January 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Connecticut

The year 2016 was a good one for the Mohegan Sun Casino. Mohegan Sun Arena drew over 700,000 people in 2016, making it the top casino venue in the world. The venue was able to earn a positive ranking in several...

Cowlitz Tribe unveils name for new Washington casino

Adam Morgan

June 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Washington

The Cowlitz Tribe in southern Washington has unveiled the name it has selected for its new $510 million casino near the town of La Center that is scheduled to open in the spring of 2017. Due to be called Ila...

DOT issues new rules on bus safety

Adam Morgan

April 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Connecticut, New York

The US Department Of Transportation (DOT) has issued new rules designed to help riders stay safe when bus crashes occur. The regulations issued on Monday are intended to mitigate “occupant ejection” and include...

AGA responds to Pennsylvania Govenor Tom Wolf’s new casino tax proposal

Sadonna Price

February 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has proposed a tax on casinos to bring in revenues and help the state's ailing budget. The American Gaming Association (AGA) does not agree with the proposal and let the governor ...

Bradley International Airport proposed as third Connecticut Casino

D. Graham

October 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Connecticut, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

In a race to put a third Connecticut casino into operation at least one year before the MGM project in Springfield is scheduled to open, the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes are asking for casino proposal...

Mohegan Sun wins “2015 Casino of the Year” IEBA award

D. Graham

October 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Connecticut

The Mohegan Sun Arena, entertainment arm of the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut has positioned itself to be ranked as one of the top entertainment venue brands, and recently won their ninth award in seven yea...

NJ Casino Commission approves Mohegan Tribe’s online gambling investment, limits their Resorts Casino brick and mortar ownership

D. Graham

October 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Casino project updates, Licensed online casinos in USA, Connecticut, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington

In the most recent Resorts Casino Hotel management agreement update, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (NJCCC) will allow the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) to invest in Resort’s online gambling ...

Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority takes on $485 million in debt

D. Graham

October 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Washington

To finance their long-awaited Vegas-style casino resort complex, the Cowlitz tribe, located in southwest Washington State, has assumed $485 million debt due in 2020. Moody’s Investors Service has given the proj...

Mohegan Sun posts 3Q profit on cost-cutting and increased visitors

K Morrison

July 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Connecticut, Financial Press Releases, Massachusetts

The organization is optimistic after a strong profit report according to the tribal authority that owns and operates the Mohegan Sun, and casino president Robert J Soper. Cost cutting and increased slot machine...

Mohegan Sun Casino adding new tower and employees

Sam Mitchell

April 2, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Employment & Careers, Connecticut

Mohegan Sun Casino announced they are going to add a new hotel tower to their Uncasville, Connecticut location. The tower expansion will be started in fall 2016. These expansion plans will add 1,000 jobs to the...