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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number 033-80655

 

 

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Not Applicable   06-1436334

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT   06382
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(860) 862-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   x    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

 

 


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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

          Page
Number
 

PART I.

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010 (unaudited)

     3   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     4   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital for the Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     5   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended March  31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     6   
  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

     7   
  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     33   

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     34   

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     57   

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

     58   

PART II.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

     59   

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

     59   

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

     59   

Signatures.

  

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2011
     September 30,
2010
 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 64,718       $ 63,897   

Restricted cash

     1,242         1,246   

Receivables, net

     24,185         24,154   

Inventories

     15,395         14,519   

Other current assets

     33,263         26,062   
                 

Total current assets

     138,803         129,878   

Non-current assets:

     

Property and equipment, net

     1,544,203         1,573,153   

Goodwill

     39,459         39,459   

Other intangible assets, net

     406,543         406,747   

Other assets, net

     49,326         51,386   
                 

Total assets

   $ 2,178,334       $ 2,200,623   
                 
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL      

Current liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 519,441       $ 25,397   

Current portion of relinquishment liability

     68,201         69,031   

Due to Mohegan Tribe

     10,200         10,000   

Current portion of capital leases

     693         681   

Trade payables

     19,121         18,275   

Construction payables

     9,017         14,408   

Accrued interest payable

     27,757         26,849   

Other current liabilities

     147,340         140,407   
                 

Total current liabilities

     801,770         305,048   

Non-current liabilities:

     

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,069,209         1,596,122   

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     140,369         161,692   

Capital leases, net of current portion

     4,993         5,349   

Other long-term liabilities

     334         368   
                 

Total liabilities

     2,016,675         2,068,579   

Commitments and Contingencies

     

Capital:

     

Retained earnings

     158,526         129,476   
                 

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority capital

     158,526         129,476   

Non-controlling interests

     3,133         2,568   
                 

Total capital

     161,659         132,044   
                 

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 2,178,334       $ 2,200,623   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2011
    For the
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2010
    For the
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2011
    For the
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2010
 

Revenues:

        

Gaming

   $ 316,444      $ 319,123      $ 624,101      $ 628,962   

Food and beverage

     21,229        22,838        43,223        46,153   

Hotel

     8,657        8,964        17,654        18,506   

Retail, entertainment and other

     26,378        27,788        48,824        55,226   
                                

Gross revenues

     372,708        378,713        733,802        748,847   

Less—Promotional allowances

     (24,764     (26,418     (50,253     (54,741
                                

Net revenues

     347,944        352,295        683,549        694,106   
                                

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Gaming

     194,993        197,933        388,324        398,751   

Food and beverage

     10,395        10,785        20,440        21,969   

Hotel

     3,327        3,467        6,493        7,077   

Retail, entertainment and other

     7,953        10,023        14,166        17,977   

Advertising, general and administrative

     48,128        49,817        98,422        100,430   

Corporate

     3,771        4,048        8,307        8,377   

Depreciation and amortization

     22,615        23,549        45,830        48,980   

Severance

     (266     —          255        —     

Pre-opening

     —          486        —          528   
                                

Total operating costs and expenses

     290,916        300,108        582,237        604,089   
                                

Income from operations

     57,028        52,187        101,312        90,017   
                                

Other income (expense):

        

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (2,841     (3,857     (5,683     (7,713

Interest income

     618        620        1,398        1,352   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (29,713     (29,319     (59,459     (57,868

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —          —          —          (1,584

Write-off of debt issuance costs

     —          —          —          (338

Other expense, net

     (349     (147     (344     (491
                                

Total other expense

     (32,285     (32,703     (64,088     (66,642
                                

Net income

     24,743        19,484        37,224        23,375   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     465        543        914        1,056   
                                

Net income attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   $ 25,208      $ 20,027      $ 38,138      $ 24,431   
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Total     Mohegan Tribal
Gaming Authority
    Non-controlling
Interests
 

Balance, December 31, 2010

   $ 141,319      $ 137,899      $ 3,420   

Contributions from members

     178        —          178   

Net income (loss)

     24,743        25,208        (465

Distributions to Tribe

     (4,581     (4,581     —     
                        

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 161,659      $ 158,526      $ 3,133   
                        

Balance, September 30, 2010

   $ 132,044      $ 129,476      $ 2,568   

Contributions from members

     1,479        —          1,479   

Net income (loss)

     37,224        38,138        (914

Distributions to Tribe

     (9,088     (9,088     —     
                        

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 161,659      $ 158,526      $ 3,133   
                        

Balance, December 31, 2009

   $ 156,538      $ 152,966      $ 3,572   

Contributions from members

     255        —          255   

Net income (loss)

     19,484        20,027        (543

Distributions to Tribe

     (11,157     (11,157     —     
                        

Balance, March 31, 2010

   $ 165,120      $ 161,836      $ 3,284   
                        

Balance, September 30, 2009

   $ 179,685      $ 175,855      $ 3,830   

Contributions from members

     510        —          510   

Net income (loss)

     23,375        24,431        (1,056

Distributions to Tribe

     (38,450     (38,450     —     
                        

Balance, March 31, 2010

   $ 165,120      $ 161,836      $ 3,284   
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2011
    For the
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2010
 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 37,224      $ 23,375   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     45,830        48,980   

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     5,683        7,713   

Cash paid for accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (6,698     (8,963

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     3,578        3,628   

Accretion of bond discount

     320        244   

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     (234     (235

Provision for losses on receivables

     979        1,648   

Net loss on disposition of assets

     360        310   

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —          1,584   

Write-off of debt issuance costs

     —          338   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Increase in receivables

     (604     (907

Increase in inventories

     (876     (128

Increase in other assets

     (8,457     (2,338

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

     846        (2,005

Increase in other liabilities

     8,180        20,481   
                

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

     86,131        93,725   
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment, net of decrease in construction payables of $5,391 and $11,519, respectively

     (22,533     (25,822

Proceeds from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s facility improvement grant

     —          1,000   

Issuance of third-party loans and advances

     (317     (655

Payments received on third-party loans

     123        104   

Increase in restricted cash, net

     (828     (856

Proceeds from asset sales

     99        3   
                

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (23,456     (26,226
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

    

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     178,000        184,000   

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

     (212,000     (218,000

Bank Credit Facility repayments—term loan

     —          (147,000

Salishan Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     250        1,000   

Line of Credit borrowings

     277,694        226,011   

Line of Credit repayments

     (275,899     (235,515

Borrowings from the Mohegan Tribe

     200        —     

Proceeds from issuance of Second Lien Senior Secured Notes, net of discount

     —          192,468   

Payments on long-term debt

     (1,000     (1,000

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

     (21,138     (19,548

Distributions to Tribe

     (9,088     (38,450

Capitalized debt issuance costs

     (8     (8,178

Payments on capital lease obligations

     (344     (499

Non-controlling interest contributions

     1,479        510   
                

Net cash flows used in financing activities

     (61,854     (64,201
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     821        3,298   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     63,897        64,664   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 64,718      $ 67,962   
                

Supplemental disclosure:

    

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 54,886      $ 43,743   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION:

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (the “Mohegan Tribe” or the “Tribe”) established the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) in July 1995 with the exclusive authority to conduct and regulate gaming activities for the Tribe on Tribal lands and the non-exclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. The Tribe is a federally-recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 507-acre reservation situated in Southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to Uncasville, Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (“IGRA”), federally-recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino gaming operations on tribal land, subject to, among other things, the negotiation of a compact with the affected state. The Tribe and the State of Connecticut entered into a compact (the “Mohegan Compact”), which was approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior. The Authority is primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and development of gaming facilities. In October 1996, the Authority opened Mohegan Sun, a gaming and entertainment complex situated on a 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation. The Authority is governed by a nine-member Management Board, whose members also comprise the Mohegan Tribal Council, the governing body of the Tribe. Any change in the composition of the Mohegan Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in the Authority’s Management Board.

As of March 31, 2011, the following subsidiaries were wholly-owned by the Authority: Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC (“MBC”), Mohegan Golf, LLC (“Mohegan Golf”), Mohegan Commercial Ventures-PA, LLC (“MCV-PA”), Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (“Mohegan Ventures-NW”), Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (“MVW”) and MTGA Gaming, LLC (“MTGA Gaming”). MBC owns and operates the Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (the “WNBA”). MBC currently owns a 3.8% membership interest in WNBA, LLC. Mohegan Golf owns and operates the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug golf course in Southeastern Connecticut (“Mohegan Sun Country Club”).

MCV-PA holds a 0.01% general partnership interest in Downs Racing, L.P., Backside, L.P., Mill Creek Land, L.P. and Northeast Concessions, L.P., while the Authority holds the remaining 99.99% limited partnership interest in each entity. Downs Racing, L.P. (“Downs Racing”) owns and operates Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a gaming and entertainment facility situated on a 400-acre site in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and several off-track wagering facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania (collectively, the “Pennsylvania Entities”). The Authority views Mohegan Sun and the Pennsylvania Entities as two separate operating segments.

Mohegan Ventures-NW and the Tribe hold 49.15% and 7.85% membership interests in Salishan-Mohegan, LLC (“Salishan-Mohegan”), respectively, which was formed with an unrelated third-party to participate in the development and management of a proposed casino to be owned by the federally-recognized Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington (the “Cowlitz Tribe”) and to be located in Clark County, Washington (the “Cowlitz Project”).

MVW holds a 100% membership interest in Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC (“WTG”), which was formed to participate in the development of a proposed casino to be owned by the federally-recognized Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (the “Menominee Tribe”) and to be located in Kenosha, Wisconsin (the “Menominee Project”).

MTGA Gaming and the Tribe hold 49% and 51% membership interests in Mohegan Gaming & Hospitality, LLC (“MG&H”), respectively. MG&H holds a 100% membership interest in Mohegan Resorts, LLC (“Mohegan Resorts”). Certain of the Authority’s and the Tribe’s diversification efforts are conducted, either directly or indirectly, through MG&H and Mohegan Resorts. Mohegan Resorts holds a 100% membership interest in Mohegan Resorts Mass, LLC, which was formed to pursue potential gaming opportunities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

 

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In April 2011, the Authority formed Mohegan Resorts New York, LLC and Mohegan Gaming New York, LLC (the “Mohegan New York Entities”). Mohegan Resorts holds a 100% membership interest in the Mohegan New York Entities, which were formed to pursue potential gaming opportunities in the state of New York. The Mohegan New York Entities have agreed in principle to enter into a joint venture arrangement with unrelated third-party investors and developers to manage a proposed gaming facility to be located in Thompson, New York.

NOTE 2—LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL POSITION

The Authority has significant outstanding indebtedness and financial commitments. As of March 31, 2011, the Authority’s debt totaled $1.6 billion, of which $529.6 million was classified as current, including $493.0 million outstanding under the Authority’s Bank Credit Facility which matures on March 9, 2012. In addition, the Authority’s $250.0 million 2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes mature on April 1, 2012, and a substantial amount of the Authority’s other outstanding indebtedness matures over the following three fiscal years. Please refer to Note 4 “Long-term Debt” for further details regarding the Authority’s debt maturities. The Authority estimates, but can provide no assurance, that cash flows from operations, combined with existing cash balances and available borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility, including any extensions or replacements thereof, will be sufficient to fund its cash requirements for scheduled interest payments on its outstanding indebtedness, relinquishment payments, planned capital expenditures, distributions to the Tribe and projected working capital needs over the next twelve months. However, the Authority does not anticipate that these funding sources will be sufficient to repay amounts outstanding under the Bank Credit Facility or the $250.0 million 2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes at maturity. Accordingly, the Authority intends to refinance such outstanding indebtedness or otherwise access the debt capital markets to replace such outstanding indebtedness prior to their maturity in order to maintain sufficient resources for its operations. In this regard, the Authority has engaged Blackstone Advisory Partners, L.P. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC to assist in its strategic planning relating to its debt maturities and evaluation and implementation of refinancing alternatives. The Authority can provide no assurance that it will be able to refinance or replace its Bank Credit Facility or that financing options available to it, if any, will be on favorable or acceptable terms. If the Authority is unable to refinance or replace the Bank Credit Facility, it would be in default thereof, which may result in cross-defaults under its other outstanding indebtedness. If such defaults or cross-defaults were to occur, it would allow the Authority’s lenders and creditors to exercise their rights and remedies as defined under their respective agreements, including their right to accelerate the repayment of outstanding indebtedness. As discussed herein, the Authority does not have sufficient funds to repay its outstanding indebtedness and its ability to otherwise refinance or replace its outstanding indebtedness is limited. If such acceleration were to occur, the Authority can provide no assurance that it would be able to obtain the financing necessary for such repayment, which would have a material adverse effect on the Authority’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

The Authority continues to monitor revenues, expenditures and borrowings under its Bank Credit Facility to ensure continued compliance with its financial covenant requirements. While the Authority anticipates that it will remain in compliance with all covenant requirements under the Bank Credit Facility, it may need to increase revenues or offset any future declines in revenues by implementing further cost containment and other initiatives in order to maintain compliance with its financial covenant requirements. If the Authority is unable to satisfy its financial covenant requirements, it would need to obtain waivers or amendments under the Bank Credit Facility; however, the Authority can provide no assurance that it would be able to obtain such waivers or amendments. If the Authority is unable to obtain such waivers or amendments, it would be in default under the Bank Credit Facility, which may result in cross-defaults under its other outstanding indebtedness as discussed above.

As of March 31, 2011, the Authority’s fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined under its senior and senior subordinated note indentures, was below 2.0 to 1.0. While the Authority’s fixed charge coverage ratio remains below 2.0 to 1.0, it is unable to refinance its outstanding subordinated indebtedness with senior indebtedness without waivers or consents from certain of its creditors, thus limiting the options available to the Authority to

 

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refinance or replace its outstanding indebtedness. The Authority can provide no assurance that it will be able to obtain such waivers or consents or that it will be able to refinance or replace its outstanding indebtedness or that financing options available to it, if any, will be on favorable or acceptable terms.

NOTE 3—BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with Rule 10-01, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete consolidated financial statements. The accompanying year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In management’s opinion, all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals and adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the Authority’s operating results for the interim period, have been included. The Authority’s operating results for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. In addition, certain amounts in the accompanying 2010 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to 2011 presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Authority and its majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities. In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) pertaining to consolidation of variable interest entities, the accounts of Salishan-Mohegan are consolidated into the accounts of Mohegan Ventures-NW, and the accounts of MG&H, Mohegan Resorts and its subsidiaries are consolidated into the accounts of MTGA Gaming, as Mohegan Ventures-NW and MTGA Gaming are deemed to be the primary beneficiaries. In consolidation, all intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value amounts presented below are reported to satisfy disclosure requirements pursuant to authoritative guidance issued by the FASB pertaining to disclosures about fair values of financial instruments and are not necessarily indicative of amounts that the Authority could realize in a current market transaction.

The Authority applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs utilized to measure fair value into three levels:

 

   

Level 1—Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

 

   

Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data; and

 

   

Level 3—Valuations based on models where the significant inputs are unobservable. The unobservable inputs reflect the Authority’s estimates or assumptions that market participants would utilize in pricing such assets or liabilities.

The Authority’s assessment of the significance of a particular input requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, trade payables and promissory notes approximates fair value. The estimated fair value of the Authority’s financing facilities and notes were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2011  
     Carrying Value      Fair Value  

Bank Credit Facility

   $ 493,000       $ 475,745   

2009 11 1/2% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes

   $ 193,335       $ 202,626   

2005 6 1/8% Senior Unsecured Notes

   $ 250,000       $ 226,408   

2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

   $ 2,010       $ 1,823   

2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes

   $ 250,000       $ 226,720   

2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

   $ 225,000       $ 171,704   

2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

   $ 150,000       $ 110,345   

The estimated fair values of the Authority’s financing facilities and notes were based on quoted market prices or prices of similar instruments on or about March 31, 2011.

Severance

In September 2010, the Authority implemented cost containment initiatives in an effort to better align operating costs with market and business conditions, including a workforce reduction in Uncasville, Connecticut. The costs associated with related post-employment severance benefits were expensed at the time the termination was communicated to the employees. Severance for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 resulted from adjustments to the initial estimates utilized under the workforce reduction plan. Cash payments commenced in September 2010 and are anticipated to be completed in March 2012. The Authority does not anticipate incurring any additional severance charges in connection with this workforce reduction, other than charges that may arise from adjustments to the initial estimates utilized under the plan. The following table presents a reconciliation of the related severance liability by business segment (in thousands):

 

     Mohegan Sun     Corporate     Total  

Balance, December 31, 2010

   $ 5,024      $ 27      $ 5,051   

Adjustments

     (267     1        (266

Cash payments

     (3,139     (19     (3,158
                        

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 1,618      $ 9      $ 1,627   
                        

Balance, September 30, 2010

   $ 9,801      $ 35      $ 9,836   

Adjustments

     253        2        255   

Cash payments

     (8,436     (28     (8,464
                        

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 1,618      $ 9      $ 1,627   
                        

Long-Term Receivables

Long-term receivables consist primarily of receivables from affiliates and tenants.

Receivables from affiliates, which are included in other assets, net, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, consist primarily of reimbursable costs and expenses advanced by Salishan-Mohegan on behalf of the Cowlitz Tribe for the Cowlitz Project and WTG on behalf of the Menominee Tribe for the Menominee Project. The Salishan-Mohegan receivables are payable upon: (1) the receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino, and (2) the related property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior. Due to the uncertainty in the development of the Cowlitz Project, the Authority maintains a reserve for doubtful collection of the Salishan-Mohegan receivables, which is based on the Authority’s estimate of the probability that the receivables will be collected. The Authority assesses the reserve for doubtful collection of the Salishan-Mohegan receivables on a quarterly basis. Future developments in the

 

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receipt of financing, the relevant land being taken into trust or other matters affecting the Cowlitz Project could affect the collectability of the Salishan-Mohegan receivables. In fiscal 2008, the WTG receivables were fully reserved, and, in fiscal 2010, WTG ceased advancing development expenses on behalf of the Menominee Tribe for the Menominee Project. A portion of the WTG receivables is payable upon the receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino, subject to certain conditions.

Receivables from tenants, which are primarily included in other assets, net, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, consist primarily of funds loaned to various tenants at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Loan terms range between three and ten years. The Authority maintains a reserve for doubtful collection of receivables from tenants, which is based on the Authority’s estimate of the amount expected to be uncollectible considering historical experience, creditworthiness of the related tenant and all other available information.

The following table presents a reconciliation of long-term receivables and the related reserves for doubtful collection of these long-term receivables (in thousands):

 

     Long-Term Receivables  
     Affiliates (1)      Tenants     Total  

Balance, December 31, 2010

   $ 44,106       $ 1,474      $ 45,580   

Additions:

       

Issuance of affiliate advances and tenant loans

     797         —          797   

Deductions:

       

Payments received

     —           (62     (62
                         

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 44,903       $ 1,412      $ 46,315   
                         

Balance, September 30, 2010

   $ 43,205       $ 2,468      $ 45,673   

Additions:

       

Issuance of affiliate advances and tenant loans

     1,698         —          1,698   

Deductions:

       

Payments received

     —           (123     (123

Other

     —           (933     (933
                         

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 44,903       $ 1,412      $ 46,315   
                         

 

(1) Includes interest receivable of $17.2 million, $16.5 million and $15.8 million as of March 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010, respectively. The WTG receivables no longer accrue interest pursuant to a release and reimbursement agreement entered into in September 2010.

 

     Reserves for Doubtful Collection of
Long-Term Receivables
 
     Affiliates      Tenants     Total  

Balance, December 31, 2010

   $ 19,481       $ 95      $ 19,576   

Additions:

       

Charges to bad debt expense

     235         —          235   

Deductions:

       

Adjustments

     —           (10     (10
                         

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 19,716       $ 85      $ 19,801   
                         

Balance, September 30, 2010

   $ 19,215       $ 149      $ 19,364   

Additions:

       

Charges to bad debt expense

     501         —          501   

Deductions:

       

Adjustments

     —           (64     (64
                         

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 19,716       $ 85      $ 19,801   
                         

 

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New Accounting Standards

In July 2010, the FASB issued guidance pertaining to disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The Authority adopted this guidance in its first quarter of fiscal 2011, and its adoption did not impact the Authority’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance pertaining to the elimination of the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity. The new guidance also replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying the enterprise that has the power to direct the activities of the variable interest entity and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the variable interest entity. Additionally, the new guidance provides more timely and useful information about an enterprise’s involvement with a variable interest entity. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after November 15, 2009. The Authority adopted this guidance in its first quarter of fiscal 2011, and its adoption did not impact the Authority’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2010, the FASB issued guidance pertaining to accruals for casino jackpot liabilities. The new guidance clarifies that an entity should not accrue jackpot liabilities (or portions thereof) before a jackpot is won if the entity can avoid paying such jackpot. The new guidance specifies that jackpots should be accrued and charged to revenue when the entity has the obligation to pay such jackpot and applies to both base and progressive jackpots and requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Authority does not expect this adoption to materially impact its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In January 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance pertaining to fair value measurements and disclosures. The amended guidance requires additional disclosures about significant unobservable inputs and transfers within Level 1 and 2 measurements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2009. The Authority adopted this guidance in its first quarter of fiscal 2010, and its adoption did not impact the Authority’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The amended guidance also requires enhanced disclosure of activities within Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2010. The Authority does not expect this adoption to impact its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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NOTE 4—LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2011
    September 30,
2010
 

Bank Credit Facility, due March 2012

   $ 493,000      $ 527,000   

2009 11 1/2% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes, due November 2017, net of discount of $6,665 and $6,986, respectively

     193,335        193,014   

2005 6 1/8% Senior Unsecured Notes, due February 2013

     250,000        250,000   

2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due July 2011

     2,010        2,010   

2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due April 2012

     250,000        250,000   

2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due August 2014

     225,000        225,000   

2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due February 2015

     150,000        150,000   

Line of Credit, due June 2011

     9,181        7,387   

Salishan Credit Facility, due July 2011

     15,250        15,000   

Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note, due July 2011

     10,000        10,000   

Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility, due July 2011

     200        —     

WNBA Promissory Note

     —          1,000   
                

Subtotal

     1,597,976        1,630,411   

Plus: net deferred gain on derivative instruments sold

     874        1,108   
                

Long-term debt, excluding capital leases

     1,598,850        1,631,519   

Less: current portion of long-term debt

     (529,641     (35,397
                

Long-term debt, net of current portion

   $ 1,069,209      $ 1,596,122   
                

Bank Credit Facility

In October 2009, the Authority entered into an amendment to the terms of its Bank Credit Facility. The Bank Credit Facility provides for a revolving loan and letter of credit borrowing capacity of up to $675.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A., serving as Administrative Agent. The Bank Credit Facility has no mandatory amortization provision and is payable in full on the maturity date, March 9, 2012. As of March 31, 2011, $493.0 million was drawn on the Bank Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2011, letters of credit issued under the Bank Credit Facility totaled $3.2 million, of which no amount was drawn. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the Bank Credit Facility, and after taking into account restrictive financial covenant requirements under the Bank Credit Facility and the Authority’s Line of Credit and note indentures, the Authority had approximately $47.0 million of borrowing capacity under the Bank Credit Facility as of March 31, 2011.

Under the Bank Credit Facility, at the Authority’s option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a Base Rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month Eurodollar Rate, plus in either case, an Applicable Rate based on the Authority’s total leverage ratio, as each term is defined under the Bank Credit Facility. The Authority also pays commitment fees for the unused portion of borrowing capacity under the Bank Credit Facility on a quarterly basis equal to the product obtained by multiplying the Applicable Rate for commitment fees by the average daily unused borrowing capacity for that calendar quarter. The Applicable Rate for Base Rate loans is between 1.25% and 2.75%. The Applicable Rate for Eurodollar Rate loans is between 2.50% and 4.00%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees is between 0.20% and 0.50%. The Base Rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced Prime Rate, the Eurodollar Rate for one-month contracts plus 1.25% or the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. Interest on Base Rate loans is payable quarterly in arrears. Interest on Eurodollar Rate loans is payable at the end of each applicable interest period or quarterly in arrears, if earlier. As of March 31, 2011, the Authority had $5.0 million in Base Rate loans and $488.0 million in Eurodollar Rate loans outstanding. The Base Rate loans outstanding at March 31, 2011 were

 

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based on Bank of America’s Prime Rate of 3.25% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.75%. The Eurodollar Rate loans outstanding at March 31, 2011 were based on a one-month Eurodollar Rate of 0.25% plus an Applicable Rate of 4.0%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees was 0.50% as of March 31, 2011. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest, including commitment fees, on the Bank Credit Facility was $977,000 and $780,000, respectively.

The Bank Credit Facility is collateralized by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Authority’s assets, including the assets that comprise Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and a leasehold mortgage on the land and improvements that comprise Mohegan Sun. The Authority also is required to pledge additional assets as collateral for the Bank Credit Facility as it or its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries acquire them. The Authority’s obligations under the Bank Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. The Bank Credit Facility includes non-financial covenant requirements of the types customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions. The Bank Credit Facility also subjects the Authority to a number of restrictive financial covenant requirements. These financial covenant requirements relate to, among other things, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, maximum total leverage and senior leverage ratios and maximum capital expenditures.

The Authority continues to monitor revenues, expenditures and borrowings under its Bank Credit Facility to ensure continued compliance with its financial covenant requirements. While the Authority anticipates that it will remain in compliance with all covenant requirements under the Bank Credit Facility, it may need to increase revenues or offset any future declines in revenues by implementing further cost containment and other initiatives in order to maintain compliance with its financial covenant requirements. If the Authority is unable to satisfy its financial covenant requirements, it would need to obtain waivers or amendments under the Bank Credit Facility; however, the Authority can provide no assurance that it would be able to obtain such waivers or amendments. If the Authority is unable to obtain such waivers or amendments, it would be in default under the Bank Credit Facility, which may result in cross-defaults under its other outstanding indebtedness. If such defaults or cross-defaults were to occur, it would allow the Authority’s lenders and creditors to exercise their rights and remedies as defined under their respective agreements, including their right to accelerate the repayment of outstanding indebtedness. The Authority does not have sufficient funds to repay its outstanding indebtedness and its ability to otherwise refinance or replace its outstanding indebtedness is limited. As a result, if such acceleration were to occur, the Authority can provide no assurance that it would be able to obtain the financing necessary for such repayment.

As of March 31, 2011, the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all respective covenant requirements under the Bank Credit Facility.

Senior Notes

2009 11 1/2% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes

In October 2009, the Authority issued $200.0 million Second Lien Senior Secured Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 11.50% per annum (the “2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes”). The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes were issued at a price of 96.234% of par, to yield an effective interest rate of 12.25% per annum. The net proceeds from this financing were used to repay a then-existing term loan and revolving loans under the Bank Credit Facility, as well as to pay related transaction costs and expenses associated with the issuance. The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes mature on November 1, 2017. The first call date for the 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes is November 1, 2013. Interest on the 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1st and November 1st. The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes are collateralized by a second priority lien on substantially all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ properties and assets, and are effectively subordinated to all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ first priority lien secured indebtedness, including borrowings under the Bank

 

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Credit Facility, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ senior indebtedness and Senior Relinquishment Payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing, but, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness, rank effectively senior to all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ unsecured senior indebtedness, including the 2005 6 1/8% Senior Unsecured Notes and Senior and Junior Relinquishment Payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes rank senior to all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ subordinated indebtedness, including the 2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, 2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes, 2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and 2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes was $9.6 million.

The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a second priority lien senior secured basis, by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority and its guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor entities.

The 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes and guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

2005 6 1/8% Senior Unsecured Notes

In February 2005, the Authority issued $250.0 million Senior Unsecured Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6.125% per annum (the “2005 Senior Unsecured Notes”). The 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes mature on February 15, 2013. The first call date for the 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes was February 15, 2009. Interest on the 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15th and August 15th. The 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority, and are effectively subordinated to all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ senior secured indebtedness, including borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility and 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt. The 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes rank equally in right of payment with the 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes and Senior Relinquishment Payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes rank senior to Junior Relinquishment Payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing and all of the Authority’s and its existing and future guarantor subsidiaries’ subordinated indebtedness, including the 2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, 2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes, 2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and 2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes was $1.9 million.

The 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority and its guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor entities.

Senior Subordinated Notes

2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In July 2001, the Authority issued $150.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.375% per annum (the “2001 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on July 1, 2011. The first call date for the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes was July 1, 2006. Interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st.

 

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In August 2004, the Authority completed a cash tender offer and consent solicitation and repurchase of $133.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. In connection with this tender offer, the Authority solicited and received requisite consents, which substantially eliminated all of the covenant requirements thereunder.

In March 2009, the Authority repurchased an additional $14.3 million aggregate principal amount of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. An aggregate principal amount of approximately $2.0 million of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes remains outstanding as of March 31, 2011. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes was $42,000.

The Authority or its affiliates may, from time to time, seek to purchase or otherwise retire the outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes or other indebtedness for cash in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, to reduce the amount of the Authority’s outstanding indebtedness. Any such transaction will depend on prevailing market conditions and the Authority’s liquidity and covenant requirement restrictions, among other factors.

2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In February 2002, the Authority issued $250.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.000% per annum (the “2002 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on April 1, 2012. The first call date for the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes was April 1, 2007. Interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1st and October 1st. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes was $10.0 million.

2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In August 2004, the Authority issued $225.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 7.125% per annum (the “2004 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on August 15, 2014. The first call date for the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes was August 15, 2009. Interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15th and August 15th. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes was $2.0 million.

2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In February 2005, the Authority issued $150.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6.875% per annum (the “2005 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on February 15, 2015. The first call date for the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes was February 15, 2010. Interest on the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15th and August 15th. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes was $1.3 million.

The Authority’s senior subordinated notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority, and are subordinated to borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility, 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes, 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes and Senior Relinquishment Payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The senior subordinated notes rank equally in right of payment with each other and Junior Relinquishment Payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The senior subordinated notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming, except for the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed solely by MBC. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority and its guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor entities.

 

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The senior and senior subordinated note indentures contain certain non-financial and financial covenant requirements with which the Authority and the Tribe must comply. The non-financial covenant requirements include, among other things, reporting obligations, compliance with laws and regulations, maintenance of licenses and insurances and continued existence of the Authority. The financial covenant requirements include, among other things, limitations on the Authority’s ability to make restricted payments, as defined under the note indentures, and incur additional indebtedness. Under these financial covenant requirements, the Authority is generally able to make restricted payments, including distributions to the Tribe, and incur additional indebtedness that otherwise may be restricted, provided the Authority’s fixed charge coverage ratio is at least 2.0 to 1.0. At any time the Authority’s fixed charge coverage ratio falls below 2.0 to 1.0, its ability to make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness is limited and subject to other applicable exceptions under the note indentures. As of March 31, 2011, the Authority’s fixed charge coverage ratio was below 2.0 to 1.0. Accordingly, the Authority’s ability to make restricted payments, including distributions to the Tribe, is limited. Additionally, while the Authority may continue to borrow under the Bank Credit Facility pursuant to exceptions contained in the note indentures, its ability to incur other additional indebtedness to raise capital also is limited. Further, while the Authority’s fixed charge coverage ratio remains below 2.0 to 1.0, the Authority is unable to refinance or replace its outstanding subordinated indebtedness with senior indebtedness without waivers or consents from certain of its creditors, thus limiting the options available to the Authority to refinance or replace its outstanding indebtedness. The Authority can provide no assurance that it will be able to obtain such waivers or consents or that it will be able to refinance or replace its outstanding indebtedness or that financing options available to it, if any, will be on favorable or acceptable terms.

As of March 31, 2011, the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all respective covenant requirements under the senior and senior subordinated note indentures.

Line of Credit

As of March 31, 2011, the Authority had an $18.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the “Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit matures on June 10, 2011. Under the Line of Credit, at the Authority’s option, each advance accrues interest on the basis of a one-month Eurodollar Rate or Prime Rate, plus in either case, an Applicable Rate based on the Authority’s total leverage ratio, as each term is defined under the Line of Credit. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are uncollateralized obligations. As of March 31, 2011, the Authority had $9.2 million in Eurodollar Rate loans outstanding, which were based on a one-month Eurodollar Rate of 0.26% plus an Applicable Rate of 3.5%. The Line of Credit subjects the Authority to certain covenants, including a covenant to maintain at least the Line of Credit commitment amount available for borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2011, the Authority was in compliance with all covenant requirements under the Line of Credit and had $8.8 million of borrowing capacity thereunder. The Authority has commenced discussions with Bank of America, N.A. to extend the maturity date of the Line of Credit; however, it can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted.

Salishan-Mohegan Bank Credit Facility

As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had a fully drawn $15.25 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the “Salishan Credit Facility”). In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Salishan Credit Facility to extend the maturity date to July 18, 2011. Under the Salishan Credit Facility, at the option of Salishan-Mohegan, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a Base Rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month or six-month Eurodollar Rate, plus in either case, an Applicable Rate, as defined under the Salishan Credit Facility. The Applicable Rate is 2.50% for Base Rate loans and 3.50% for Eurodollar Rate loans. The Base Rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. The Salishan Credit Facility has no mandatory amortization provision and is payable in full at maturity. The Salishan Credit Facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the existing and future assets of Salishan-Mohegan. The obligations of Salishan-Mohegan under the Salishan Credit Facility also are guaranteed by the Tribe. The Salishan Credit Facility

 

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subjects Salishan-Mohegan to certain non-financial and financial covenant requirements customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions. As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan was in compliance with all respective covenant requirements under the Salishan Credit Facility. The Authority has commenced discussions with Bank of America, N.A. to extend the maturity date of the Salishan Credit Facility; however, it can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted.

As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had $15.25 million in Eurodollar Rate loans and no Base Rate loan outstanding. The Eurodollar Rate loans outstanding at March 31, 2011 were based on a one-month Eurodollar Rate of 0.25% plus an Applicable Rate of 3.50%. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the Salishan Credit Facility was $22,000 and $2,000, respectively.

Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note

In September 2009, the Tribe made a $10.0 million loan to Salishan-Mohegan (the “Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note”), which was used to repay revolving loans under the Salishan Credit Facility. In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note to extend the maturity date thereof to July 18, 2011. The Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note accrues interest at an annual rate of 15.0%. Under the terms of the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note, as amended, accrued interest from November 2009 through October 2010 was paid at a monthly rate of 3.0%, with the remaining 12.0% due at maturity; and from November 2010 through maturity, all accrued interest under the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note is payable at maturity. The Authority has commenced discussions with the Tribe to extend the maturity date of the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note; however, it can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, accrued interest on the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note was $1.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility

On February 16, 2011, the Tribe agreed to lend Salishan-Mohegan up to $300,000 to fund its working capital requirements pursuant to a revolving commercial promissory note (the “Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility”). In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility to increase the borrowing capacity to $1.0 million and extend the maturity date thereof to July 18, 2011. The Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility accrues interest at an annual rate of 15.0% payable at maturity. The Authority has commenced discussions with the Tribe to extend the maturity date of the Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility; however, it can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted. As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had $200,000 drawn on the Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2011, accrued interest on the Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility was $3,000.

NOTE 5—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

Distributions to the Tribe totaled $4.6 million and $11.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $9.1 million and $38.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Tribe provides governmental and certain administrative services to the Authority in connection with the operation of Mohegan Sun. The Authority incurred expenses for such services of $6.8 million and $7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $13.7 million and $14.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Authority purchases the majority of its utilities, including electricity, gas, water and waste water services, from an instrumentality of the Tribe, the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority. The Authority incurred costs for such utilities of $5.8 million and $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $11.0 million and $12.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

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In September 2009, the Tribe made a $10.0 million loan to Salishan-Mohegan, which was used to repay revolving loans under the Salishan Credit Facility. In April 2010, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note to extend the maturity date thereof to July 18, 2011. The Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note accrues interest at an annual rate of 15.0%. Under the terms of the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note, as amended, accrued interest from November 2009 through October 2010 was paid at a monthly rate of 3.0%, with the remaining 12.0% due at maturity; and from November 2010 through maturity, all accrued interest under the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note is payable at maturity. The Authority incurred interest expense associated with the Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note of $370,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and $748,000 and $744,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

On February 16, 2011, the Tribe agreed to lend Salishan-Mohegan up to $300,000 to fund its working capital requirements pursuant to a revolving commercial promissory note. In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Mohegan Tribe credit facility to increase the borrowing capacity to $1.0 million and extend the maturity date thereof to July 18, 2011. The Mohegan Tribe credit facility accrues interest at an annual rate of 15.0% payable at maturity. As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had $200,000 drawn on the Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility. The Authority incurred interest expense associated with the Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility of $3,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

The Authority leases the land on which Mohegan Sun is located from the Tribe under a long-term lease agreement. The agreement requires the Authority to make a nominal annual rental payment. This lease has an initial term of 25 years and is renewable for an additional 25-year term upon expiration.

In addition, in July 2008, the Authority entered into a land lease agreement with the Tribe, replacing a prior land lease agreement, relating to property located adjacent to the Tribe’s reservation that is utilized by Mohegan Sun for employee parking. This agreement requires the Authority to make monthly payments equaling $75,000 until maturity on June 30, 2018. The Authority classified this lease as a capital lease for financial reporting purposes due to the existence of a bargain purchase option at the expiration of the lease.

The Authority previously leased a building located adjacent to Mohegan Sun from the Tribe. In September 2010, The Tribe contributed the building to the Authority. The Authority expensed $12,000 and $24,000 relating to this lease for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010.

In September 1995, the Tribe adopted the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, as amended from time to time (the “TERO”), which sets forth hiring and contracting preference requirements for employers and entities conducting business on Tribal lands on or adjacent to the Mohegan Reservation. Pursuant to the TERO, the Authority and other covered employers are required to give hiring, promotion, training, retention and other employment-related preferences to Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications for the applicable employment position. However, this preference requirement does not apply to key employees as such persons are defined under the TERO.

Similarly, any entity awarding a contract or subcontract valued up to $200,000 to be performed on Tribal lands must give preference, first, to certified Mohegan entities submitting commercially responsible bids, and second, to other certified Native American entities. This contracting preference is conditioned upon the bid by the preferred certified entity being within 5% of the lowest bid by a non-certified entity. Contracts in excess of $200,000 are awarded to the lowest commercially responsible bidder, on a competitive basis, with preference to certified Mohegan entities and then other certified Native American entities in the event of a matching bid. The TERO establishes procedures and requirements for certifying Mohegan entities and other Native American entities. Certification is based largely on the level of ownership and control exercised by the members of the Tribe or other Native American tribes, as the case may be, over the entity bidding on a contract.

 

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NOTE 6—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Slot Win and Free Promotional Slot Play Contributions

In May 1994, the Tribe and the State of Connecticut entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), which sets forth certain matters regarding implementation of the Mohegan Compact. The MOU stipulates that a portion of revenues from slot machines must be paid to the State of Connecticut (“Slot Win Contribution”). Slot Win Contribution payments are not required if the State of Connecticut legalizes any other gaming operation with slot machines, video facsimiles of games of chance or other commercial casino games within the State of Connecticut, except those consented to by the Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (the “MPT”). For each 12-month period commencing July 1, 1995, Slot Win Contribution payments shall be the lesser of: (1) 30% of gross revenues from slot machines, or (2) the greater of (a) 25% of gross revenues from slot machines or (b) $80.0 million.

In September 2009, the Authority entered into a settlement agreement with the State of Connecticut regarding contribution payments on the Authority’s free promotional slot play program and the distribution of previously escrowed payments, following litigation between the State of Connecticut and the MPT concerning similar issues. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, effective July 1, 2009, the State of Connecticut agreed that no value shall be attributed to free promotional slot plays utilized by patrons at Mohegan Sun for purposes of calculating monthly contribution payments, provided that the aggregate amount of free promotional slot plays during any month does not exceed 5.5% of gross revenues from slot machines for such month. In the event free promotional slot plays exceed 5.5% of monthly gross revenues from slot machines, contribution payments are required on such excess face amount of free promotional slot plays at the same rate as Slot Win Contribution payments, or 25%.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the combined Slot Win Contribution and free promotional slot play contribution totaling $45.5 million and $46.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $88.6 million and $92.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the combined outstanding Slot Win Contribution and free promotional slot play contribution totaled $16.1 million and $14.8 million, respectively.

Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax

Downs Racing holds a Category One slot machine license issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (the “PGCB”) for the operation of slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. This license permits Downs Racing to install and operate up to 3,000 slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, expandable to up to a total of 5,000 slot machines upon request and approval of the PGCB.

The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act stipulates that holders of Category One slot machine licenses must pay a portion of revenues from slot machines to the PGCB on a daily basis (“Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax”), which includes local share assessments to be paid to the cities and municipalities hosting Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and amounts to be paid to the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, Inc. (the “PHHA”). The Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax is currently 55% of gross revenues from slot machines, 2% of which is subject to a $10.0 million minimum annual threshold to ensure that the host cities and municipalities receive an annual minimum of $10.0 million in local share assessments. Downs Racing maintains a $1.5 million escrow deposit in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax payments, which was included in other assets, net, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax totaling $32.3 million and $31.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $63.1 million and $61.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, outstanding Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax payments totaled $1.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively.

 

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Pennsylvania Table Game Tax

In January 2010, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania amended the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act to allow slot machine operators in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to obtain a table game operation certificate and operate certain table games, including poker. On July 13, 2010, Downs Racing opened its table game and poker operations at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Under the amended law, holders of table game operation certificates must pay a portion of revenues from table games to the PGCB on a weekly basis (“Pennsylvania Table Game Tax”). During the initial two years of operation, the Pennsylvania Table Game Tax is 14%, plus 2% in local share assessments. Following the initial two years of operation, the Pennsylvania Table Game Tax will be reduced to 12%, plus the 2% local share assessments.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Table Game Tax totaling $1.6 million and $3.2 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, outstanding Pennsylvania Table Game Tax payments totaled $196,000 and $167,000, respectively.

Pennsylvania Regulatory Fee

Slot machine licensees in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are required to reimburse state gaming regulatory agencies for various administrative and operating expenses (“Pennsylvania Regulatory Fee”). The assessment rate of the Pennsylvania Regulatory Fee is yet to be finalized by the PGCB. Downs Racing is currently recording expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Regulatory Fee at a rate of 1.5% of gross revenues from slot machines and table games. This rate has been approved by the PGCB for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Regulatory Fee totaling $1.2 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $2.4 million and $1.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, outstanding Pennsylvania Regulatory Fee payments to the PGCB totaled $94,000 and $87,000, respectively.

In addition, the PGCB was initially granted $36.1 million in loans to fund start-up costs for gaming in Pennsylvania, which are to be repaid by future slot machine licensees. The PGCB was subsequently granted an additional $63.8 million in loans to fund ongoing gaming oversight costs, which also are to be repaid by licensees. Repayment of the initial loans will commence when all 14 approved gaming facilities are opened in Pennsylvania, and repayment of the subsequent loans will commence when at least 11 approved gaming facilities are opened. Each licensee’s share of these loans will be proportionally allocated based on its respective share of gross revenues from slot machines. Currently, 10 of the 14 approved gaming facilities have commenced operations. The PGCB is required by statute to establish a repayment schedule for the subsequent loans no later than June 30, 2011. This repayment schedule will establish a methodology to determine each licensee’s share of the subsequent loans, as well as the commencement date for repayment, repayment period and frequency of payments. As of March 31, 2011, the Authority has concluded that these loan repayment contingencies are probable but not reasonably estimable since the PGCB has not yet established a repayment schedule for either the initial loans or the subsequent loans and, as such, the Authority has not recorded related reserves for these repayments.

Horsemen’s Agreement

Downs Racing and the PHHA are parties to an agreement that governs all live harness racing and simulcasting and account wagering at the Pennsylvania Entities through December 31, 2014. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, outstanding payments to the PHHA for purses earned by horsemen, but not yet paid, and other fees totaled $9.7 million and $9.1 million, respectively.

 

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Priority Distribution Agreement

In August 2001, the Authority and the Tribe entered into an agreement (the “Priority Distribution Agreement”), which stipulates that the Authority must make monthly payments to the Tribe to the extent of the Authority’s Net Cash Flow, as defined under the Priority Distribution Agreement. The Priority Distribution Agreement, which has a perpetual term, limits the maximum aggregate priority distribution payments in each calendar year to $14.0 million, as adjusted annually in accordance with a formula specified in the Priority Distribution Agreement to reflect the effects of inflation. Payments under the Priority Distribution Agreement: (1) do not reduce the Authority’s obligations to reimburse the Tribe for governmental and administrative services provided by the Tribe or to make payments under any other agreements with the Tribe; (2) are limited obligations of the Authority and are payable only to the extent of the Authority’s Net Cash Flow, as defined under the Priority Distribution Agreement; and (3) are not secured by a lien or encumbrance on any of the Authority’s assets or properties.

The Authority reflected payments associated with the Priority Distribution Agreement totaling $4.6 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $9.1 million and $9.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Litigation

The Authority is a defendant in various litigation matters resulting from its normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the aggregate liability, if any, arising from such litigations will not have a material impact on the Authority’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 7—RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT:

In February 1998, the Authority and Trading Cove Associates (“TCA”) entered into a relinquishment agreement (the “Relinquishment Agreement”). Effective January 1, 2000 (the “Relinquishment Date”), the Relinquishment Agreement superseded a then-existing management agreement with TCA. The Relinquishment Agreement provides, among other things, that the Authority make certain payments to TCA out of, and determined as a percentage of, Revenues, as defined under the Relinquishment Agreement, generated by Mohegan Sun over a 15-year period commencing on the Relinquishment Date. The payments (“Senior Relinquishment Payments” and “Junior Relinquishment Payments”) have separate schedules and priorities. Senior Relinquishment Payments commenced on April 25, 2000, 25 days following the end of the first three-month period after the Relinquishment Date, and continue at the end of each three-month period thereafter until January 25, 2015. Junior Relinquishment Payments commenced on July 25, 2000, 25 days following the end of the first six-month period after the Relinquishment Date, and continue at the end of each six-month period thereafter until January 25, 2015. Each Senior and Junior Relinquishment Payment is 2.5% of Revenues generated by Mohegan Sun over the immediate preceding three-month or six-month payment period, as the case may be. Revenues are defined under the Relinquishment Agreement as gross gaming revenues, other than Class II Gaming revenues, and all other revenues, as defined, including, without limitation, hotel revenues, room service revenues, food and beverage revenues, ticket revenues, fees or receipts from the convention/events center and all rental revenues or other receipts from lessees and concessionaires, but not the gross receipts of such lessees, licenses and concessionaires, derived directly or indirectly from the facilities, as defined. Revenues under the Relinquishment Agreement exclude revenues generated from certain expansion areas of Mohegan Sun, such as Casino of the Wind, as such areas do not constitute facilities as defined under the Relinquishment Agreement.

In the event of any bankruptcy, liquidation, reorganization or similar proceeding relating to the Authority, the Relinquishment Agreement provides that Senior and Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are subordinated in right of payment to the Authority’s senior secured obligations, which include the Bank Credit Facility, the 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes and capital lease obligations, and that Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are further subordinated in right of payment to all of the

 

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Authority’s other senior obligations, including the 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes. The Relinquishment Agreement also provides that all relinquishment payments are subordinated in right of payment to the minimum priority distribution payments, which are required monthly payments made by the Authority to the Tribe under the Priority Distribution Agreement, to the extent then due. The Authority, in accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the FASB pertaining to the accounting for contingencies, recorded a $549.1 million relinquishment liability at September 30, 1998 based on the estimated present value of its obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement.

As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the carrying amount of the relinquishment liability was $208.6 million and $230.7 million, respectively. The decrease in the relinquishment liability during the six months ended March 31, 2011 was due to $27.8 million in relinquishment payments. This reduction in the liability was offset by $5.7 million representing the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability.

Relinquishment payments consisted of the following (in millions):

 

     For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
         2011              2010      

Principal

   $ 21.1       $ 19.5   

Accretion of discount

     6.7         9.0   
                 

Total

   $ 27.8       $ 28.5   
                 

The accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability reflects the accretion of the discount to the present value of the relinquishment liability for the impact of the time value of money. As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, relinquishment payments earned but unpaid were $13.3 million and $14.9 million, respectively.

 

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NOTE 8—SEGMENT REPORTING:

As of March 31, 2011, the Authority owns and operates Mohegan Sun, the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise and the Mohegan Sun Country Club (collectively, the “Connecticut Entities”), and the Pennsylvania Entities. All of the Authority’s revenues are derived from these operations. The Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise and the Mohegan Sun Country Club are aggregated with the Mohegan Sun operating segment because these operations all share similar economic characteristics, which is to generate gaming and entertainment revenues by attracting patrons to Mohegan Sun. The Authority’s executive officers review and assess the performance and operating results and determine the proper allocation of resources to the Connecticut Entities and the Pennsylvania Entities on a separate basis. The Authority, therefore, believes that it has two separate reportable segments: (1) Mohegan Sun, which includes the operations of the Connecticut Entities, and (2) Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, which includes the operations of the Pennsylvania Entities. The following tables provide financial information related to each segment (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
    For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
           2011                 2010                 2011                 2010        

Net revenues:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 274,165      $ 290,079      $ 537,995      $ 572,170   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     73,779        62,216        145,554        121,936   
                                

Total

     347,944        352,295        683,549        694,106   

Income (loss) from operations:

        

Mohegan Sun

     53,247        52,364        95,791        92,286   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     7,594        3,891        13,913        6,148   

Corporate

     (3,813     (4,068     (8,392     (8,417
                                

Total

     57,028        52,187        101,312        90,017   

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (2,841     (3,857     (5,683     (7,713

Interest income

     618        620        1,398        1,352   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (29,713     (29,319     (59,459     (57,868

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —          —          —          (1,584

Write-off of debt issuance costs

     —          —          —          (338

Other expense, net

     (349     (147     (344     (491
                                

Net income

     24,743        19,484        37,224        23,375   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     465        543        914        1,056   
                                

Net income attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   $ 25,208      $ 20,027      $ 38,138      $ 24,431   
                                

 

     For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Capital expenditures incurred:

     

Mohegan Sun

   $ 14,096       $ 11,514   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     3,046         2,789   
                 

Total

   $ 17,142       $ 14,303   
                 
     March 31,
2011
     September 30,
2010
 

Total assets:

     

Mohegan Sun

   $ 1,512,569       $ 1,532,842   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     591,609         599,702   

Corporate

     74,156         68,079   
                 

Total

   $ 2,178,334       $ 2,200,623   
                 

 

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NOTE 9—SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION:

As of March 31, 2011, substantially all of the Authority’s outstanding debt, including its Bank Credit Facility, 2009 Second Lien Senior Secured Notes, 2005 Senior Unsecured Notes, 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by the following 100% owned subsidiaries of the Authority: MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG. The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by MBC. In September 2010, Mohegan Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of the Tribe, surrendered its membership interest in WTG to MVW. Accordingly, MVW now holds 100% membership interest in WTG. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG are not presented below because the Authority believes that the summarized financial information provided below and in Note 8 are adequate for investor analysis of these subsidiaries. Condensed consolidating financial statement information for the Authority, its 100% owned guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor entities as of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010 and for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows (in thousands):

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

 

    March 31, 2011  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  
ASSETS              

Property and equipment, net

  $ 1,274,260      $ 78      $ 249,914      $ 249,992      $ 19,951      $ —        $ 1,544,203   

Intercompany receivables

    503,477        —          12,575        12,575        —          (516,052     —     

Investment in subsidiaries

    87,952        —          3,009        3,009        —          (90,961     —     

Other intangible assets, net

    120,793        3,995        281,755        285,750        —          —          406,543   

Other assets, net

    129,166        231        71,786        72,017        26,405        —          227,588   
                                                       

Total assets

  $ 2,115,648      $ 4,304      $ 619,039      $ 623,343      $ 46,356      $ (607,013   $ 2,178,334   
                                                       
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL              

Current liabilities

  $ 741,901      $ 1,322      $ 30,906      $ 32,228      $ 17,441      $ —        $ 791,570   

Due to Mohegan Tribe

    —          —          —          —          10,200        —          10,200   

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portions

    1,074,202        —          —          —          —          —          1,074,202   

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

    140,369        —          —          —          —          —          140,369   

Intercompany payables

    —          —          503,477        503,477        12,575        (516,052     —     

Other long-term liabilities

    334        —          —          —          —          —          334   
                                                       

Total liabilities

    1,956,806        1,322        534,383        535,705        40,216        (516,052     2,016,675   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority capital

    158,842        2,982        84,656        87,638        6,140        (94,094     158,526   

Non-controlling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          3,133        3,133   
                                                       

Total liabilities and capital

  $ 2,115,648      $ 4,304      $ 619,039      $ 623,343      $ 46,356      $ (607,013   $ 2,178,334   
                                                       

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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    September 30, 2010  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  
ASSETS              

Property and equipment, net

  $ 1,298,112      $ 65      $ 255,025      $ 255,090      $ 19,951      $ —        $ 1,573,153   

Intercompany receivables

    492,653        —          12,238        12,238        —          (504,891     —     

Investment in subsidiaries

    101,966        —          2,473        2,473        —          (104,439     —     

Other intangible assets, net

    120,850        4,086        281,811        285,897        —          —          406,747   

Other assets, net

    124,333        321        72,109        72,430        23,960        —          220,723   
                                                       

Total assets

  $ 2,137,914      $ 4,472      $ 623,656      $ 628,128      $ 43,911      $ (609,330   $ 2,200,623   
                                                       
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL              

Current liabilities

  $ 244,591      $ 1,731      $ 32,093      $ 33,824      $ 16,633      $ —        $ 295,048   

Due to Mohegan Tribe

    —          —          —          —          10,000        —          10,000   

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portions

    1,601,471        —          —          —          —          —          1,601,471   

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

    161,692        —          —          —          —          —          161,692   

Intercompany payables

    —          —          492,653        492,653        12,238        (504,891     —     

Other long-term liabilities

    368        —          —          —          —          —          368   
                                                       

Total liabilities

    2,008,122        1,731        524,746        526,477        38,871        (504,891     2,068,579   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority capital

    129,792        2,741        98,910        101,651        5,040        (107,007     129,476   

Non-controlling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          2,568        2,568   
                                                       

Total liabilities and capital

  $ 2,137,914      $ 4,472      $ 623,656      $ 628,128      $ 43,911      $ (609,330   $ 2,200,623   
                                                       

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

  $ 274,165      $ 2      $ 73,779      $ 73,781      $ —        $ (2   $ 347,944   

Operating costs and expenses:

             

Gaming and other operations

    162,558        397        53,715        54,112        —          (2     216,668   

Advertising, general and administrative

    43,548        212        7,307        7,519        832        —          51,899   

Depreciation and amortization

    17,221        48        5,346        5,394        —          —          22,615   

Severance

    (266     —          —          —          —          —          (266
                                                       

Total operating costs and expenses

    223,061        657        66,368        67,025        832        (2     290,916   
                                                       

Income (loss) from operations

    51,104        (655     7,411        6,756        (832     —          57,028   

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (2,841     —          —          —          —          —          (2,841

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (15,495     (1     (13,699     (13,700     (681     163        (29,713

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

    (7,228     —          (454     (454     —          7,682        —     

Other income (expense), net

    (332     —          170        170        594        (163     269   
                                                       

Net income (loss)

    25,208        (656     (6,572     (7,228     (919     7,682        24,743   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          465        465   
                                                       

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

  $ 25,208      $ (656   $ (6,572   $ (7,228   $ (919   $ 8,147      $ 25,208   
                                                       

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Non
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-WTG
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

  $ 290,076      $ 6      $ 62,217      $ —        $ 62,223      $ —        $ (4   $ 352,295   

Operating costs and expenses:

               

Gaming and other operations

    175,715        324        46,173        —          46,497        —          (4     222,208   

Advertising, general and administrative

    45,999        280        6,680        3        6,963        903        —          53,865   

Depreciation and amortization

    18,065        63        5,421        —          5,484        —          —          23,549   

Pre-opening

    —          —          486        —          486        —          —          486   
                                                               

Total operating costs and expenses

    239,779        667        58,760        3        59,430        903        (4     300,108   
                                                               

Income (loss) from operations

    50,297        (661     3,457        (3     2,793        (903     —          52,187   

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (3,857     —          —          —          —          —          —          (3,857

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (16,295     (6     (12,509     (206     (12,721     (664     361        (29,319

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

    (10,020     —          (494     —          (494     —          10,514        —     

Other income (expense), net

    (98     —          371        —          371        561        (361     473   
                                                               

Net income (loss)

    20,027        (667     (9,175     (209     (10,051     (1,006     10,514        19,484   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

    —          —          31        —          31        —          512        543   
                                                               

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

  $ 20,027      $ (667   $ (9,144   $ (209   $ (10,020   $ (1,006   $ 11,026      $ 20,027   
                                                               

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW and MTGA Gaming.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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    For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2011  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

  $ 537,986      $ 12      $ 145,554      $ 145,566      $ —        $ (3   $ 683,549   

Operating costs and expenses:

             

Gaming and other operations

    322,619        721        106,086        106,807        —          (3     429,423   

Advertising, general and administrative

    89,391        398        15,195        15,593        1,745        —          106,729   

Depreciation and amortization

    34,979        95        10,756        10,851        —          —          45,830   

Severance

    255        —          —          —          —          —          255   
                                                       

Total operating costs and expenses

    447,244        1,214        132,037        133,251        1,745        (3     582,237   
                                                       

Income (loss) from operations

    90,742        (1,202     13,517        12,315        (1,745     —          101,312   

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (5,683     —          —          —          —          —          (5,683

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (31,179     (6     (27,225     (27,231     (1,374     325        (59,459

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

    (15,462     —          (886     (886     —          16,348        —     

Other income (expense), net

    (280     —          340        340        1,319        (325     1,054   
                                                       

Net income (loss)

    38,138        (1,208     (14,254     (15,462     (1,800     16,348        37,224   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          914        914   
                                                       

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

  $ 38,138      $ (1,208   $ (14,254   $ (15,462   $ (1,800   $ 17,262      $ 38,138   
                                                       

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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    For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Non
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-WTG
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

  $ 571,987      $ 27      $ 122,098      $ —        $ 122,125      $ (1   $ (5   $ 694,106   

Operating costs and expenses:

               

Gaming and other operations

    353,462        630        91,687        —          92,317        —          (5     445,774   

Advertising, general and administrative

    92,982        496        13,404        98        13,998        1,827        —          108,807   

Depreciation and amortization

    37,485        152        11,343        —          11,495        —          —          48,980   

Pre-opening

    42        —          486        —          486        —          —          528   
                                                               

Total operating costs and expenses

    483,971        1,278        116,920        98        118,296        1,827        (5     604,089   
                                                               

Income (loss) from operations

    88,016        (1,251     5,178        (98     3,829        (1,828     —          90,017   

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (7,713     —          —          —          —          —          —          (7,713

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (32,166     (15     (24,663     (400     (25,078     (1,332     708        (57,868

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    (1,584     —          —          —          —          —          —          (1,584

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

    (21,418     —          (947     —          (947     —          22,365        —     

Other income (expense), net

    (704     —          705        —          705        1,230        (708     523   
                                                               

Net income (loss)

    24,431        (1,266     (19,727     (498     (21,491     (1,930     22,365        23,375   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

    —          —          73        —          73        —          983        1,056   
                                                               

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

  $ 24,431      $ (1,266   $ (19,654   $ (498   $ (21,418   $ (1,930   $ 23,348      $ 24,431   
                                                               

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW and MTGA Gaming.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2011  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 66,036      $ (325   $ 23,778      $ 23,453      $ (3,358   $ —        $ 86,131   
                                                       

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

             

Purchases of property and equipment

    (14,335     (16     (8,182     (8,198     —          —          (22,533

Other cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

    13,724        —          (891     (891     (267     (13,489     (923
                                                       

Net cash flows used in investing activities

    (611     (16     (9,073     (9,089     (267     (13,489     (23,456
                                                       

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

             

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

    178,000        —          —          —          —          —          178,000   

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

    (212,000     —          —          —          —          —          (212,000

Line of Credit borrowings

    277,694        —          —          —          —          —          277,694   

Line of Credit repayments

    (275,899     —          —          —          —          —          (275,899

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

    (21,138     —          —          —          —          —          (21,138

Distributions to Tribe

    (9,088     —          —          —          —          —          (9,088

Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (1,791     449        (14,925     (14,476     3,355        13,489        577   
                                                       

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (64,222     449        (14,925     (14,476     3,355        13,489        (61,854
                                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    1,203        108        (220     (112     (270     —          821   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    39,146        (49     24,366        24,317        434        —          63,897   
                                                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 40,349      $ 59      $ 24,146      $ 24,205      $ 164      $ —        $ 64,718   
                                                       

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, MTGA Gaming and WTG.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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    For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010  
    Authority     100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-MBC
    Other
100% Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Non 100%
Owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary-WTG
    Total
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Non-Guarantor
Entities (2)
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 75,820      $ (538   $ 19,804      $ (41   $ 19,225      $ (1,320   $ —        $ 93,725   
                                                               

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (22,362     (2     (3,458     —          (3,460     —          —          (25,822

Other cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

    14,506        —          (390     (132     (522     (524     (13,864     (404
                                                               

Net cash flows used in investing activities

    (7,856     (2     (3,848     (132     (3,982     (524     (13,864     (26,226
                                                               

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

               

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

    184,000        —          —          —          —          —          —          184,000   

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

    (218,000     —          —          —          —          —          —          (218,000

Bank Credit Facility repayments—term loan

    (147,000     —          —          —          —          —          —          (147,000

Line of Credit borrowings

    226,011        —          —          —          —          —          —          226,011   

Line of Credit repayments

    (235,515     —          —          —          —          —          —          (235,515

Proceeds from issuance of Second Lien Senior Secured Notes, net of discount

    192,468        —          —          —          —          —          —          192,468   

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

    (19,548     —          —          —          —          —          —          (19,548

Distributions to Tribe

    (38,450     —          —          —          —          —          —          (38,450

Capitalized debt issuance costs

    (8,178     —          —          —          —          —          —          (8,178

Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (1,657     602        (14,932     168        (14,162     1,966        13,864        11   
                                                               

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (65,869     602        (14,932     168        (14,162     1,966        13,864        (64,201
                                                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    2,095        62        1,024        (5     1,081        122        —          3,298   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    45,302        (75     18,680        196        18,801        561        —          64,664   
                                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 47,397      $ (13   $ 19,704      $ 191      $ 19,882      $ 683      $ —        $ 67,962   
                                                               

 

(1) Includes Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW and MTGA Gaming.
(2) Includes Salishan-Mohegan, MG&H and Mohegan Resorts and subsidiaries.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Management Board of

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and its subsidiaries (the “Authority”) as of March 31, 2011, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and of changes in capital for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Authority’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We previously audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, of changes in capital and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated December 29, 2010, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2010, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

As more fully described within note 2, the Authority will have a significant amount of debt maturing in the next twelve months. Management’s plans to address this issue are included within note 2.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

May 16, 2011

Hartford, CT

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Some information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other materials filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. Such statements include information relating to business development activities, as well as capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation, including gaming and tax regulation, and increased competition. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated future results, and accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to the following:

 

   

the financial performance of Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and the Pennsylvania off-track wagering facilities;

 

   

the local, regional, national or global economic climate, including the lingering effects of the economic recession, which has affected our revenues and earnings;

 

   

increased competition, including the legalization or expansion of gaming in New England, New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania;

 

   

our leverage and ability to meet our debt service obligations and maintain compliance with financial debt covenants;

 

   

the continued availability of financing;

 

   

our dependence on existing management;

 

   

our suspension of the hotel, retail and new parking garage elements of Project Horizon;

 

   

our ability to integrate new amenities from expansions to our facilities into our current operations and manage the expanded facilities;

 

   

changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws;

 

   

changes in gaming laws or regulations, including the limitation, denial or suspension of licenses required under gaming laws and regulations;

 

   

changes in applicable laws pertaining to the service of alcohol, smoking or other amenities offered at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs;

 

   

our ability to implement successfully our diversification strategy; and

 

   

an act of terrorism on the United States.

Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect our financial results is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, as well as our other reports and filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. We cannot assure you that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes beginning on page 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

The Tribe and the Authority

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or the Mohegan Tribe or the Tribe, is a federally-recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 507-acre reservation situated in Southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to

 

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Uncasville, Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, or IGRA, federally-recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino gaming operations on tribal land, subject to, among other things, the negotiation of a compact with the affected state. The Tribe and the State of Connecticut entered into a compact, the Mohegan Compact, which was approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior. We were established as an instrumentality of the Tribe, with the exclusive authority to conduct and regulate gaming activities for the Tribe on Tribal lands and the non-exclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. Our gaming operation at Mohegan Sun is one of only two legally authorized gaming operations in New England offering traditional slot machines and table games. Through our subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., or Downs Racing, we also own and operate Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a gaming and entertainment facility located in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and several off-track wagering facilities, or OTW facilities, located elsewhere in Pennsylvania, collectively the Pennsylvania entities. We are governed by a nine-member Management Board, whose members also comprise the Mohegan Tribal Council, the governing body of the Tribe. Any change in the composition of the Mohegan Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in our Management Board.

Mohegan Sun

In October 1996, we opened a gaming and entertainment complex known as Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is located on a 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation overlooking the Thames River with direct access from Interstate 395 and Connecticut Route 2A. Mohegan Sun is approximately 125 miles from New York City, New York, and approximately 100 miles from Boston, Massachusetts. In 2002, we completed a major expansion of Mohegan Sun known as Project Sunburst, which included increased gaming, restaurant and retail space, an entertainment arena, an approximately 1,200-room luxury Sky Hotel Tower and approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space. In 2007, we opened Sunrise Square, and, in 2008, we opened Casino of the Wind.

Mohegan Sun currently operates in an approximately 3.1 million square-foot facility, which includes the following:

Casino of the Earth

As of March 31, 2011, Casino of the Earth offered:

 

   

approximately 188,000 square feet of gaming space;

 

   

approximately 3,450 slot machines and 190 table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat;

 

   

Sunrise Square, a 9,800-square-foot Asian-themed gaming area, including 50 table games;

 

   

an approximately 9,000-square-foot simulcasting Racebook facility;

 

   

food and beverage amenities, including: Birches Bar & Grill, an approximately 200-seat full-service restaurant, a Hong Kong-style food outlet offering authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, an 87-seat Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burger Palace and multiple service bars, all operated by us, as well as Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Fidelia’s Market, an approximately 200-seat multi-station food court, operated by third-parties, for a total seating of approximately 800;

 

   

four Mohegan Sun-owned retail shops, offering products ranging from Mohegan Sun logo souvenirs to cigars; and

 

   

the Wolf Den, an approximately 10,000-square-foot, 400-seat lounge featuring live entertainment seven days a week.

Casino of the Sky

As of March 31, 2011, Casino of the Sky offered:

 

   

approximately 119,000 square feet of gaming space;

 

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approximately 2,175 slot machines and 110 table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps;

 

   

food and beverage amenities, including: two full-service restaurants (Todd English’s Tuscany and Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain), a 330-seat buffet, a 24-hour coffee shop and four lounges and bars, all operated by us, as well as five full-service restaurants, three quick-service restaurants and a multi-station food court operated by third-parties, for a total seating of approximately 2,700;

 

   

The Shops at Mohegan Sun containing 30 retail shops, six of which we own;

 

   

the Mohegan Sun Arena with seating for up to 10,000;

 

   

an approximately 1,200-room luxury Sky Hotel Tower, including a private high-limit table games suite;

 

   

Mohegan After Dark, consisting of Ultra 88, a nightclub, Lucky’s Lounge and Dubliner, an Irish pub, all operated by a third-party;

 

   

an approximately 20,000-square-foot spa operated by a third-party;

 

   

approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space; and

 

   

a child care facility and an arcade-style entertainment area operated by a third-party.

Casino of the Wind

As of March 31, 2011, Casino of the Wind offered:

 

   

approximately 45,000 square feet of gaming space;

 

   

approximately 725 slot machines, 30 table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps, and a 42-table themed poker room;

 

   

food and beverage amenities, including: a two-level, 16,000-square-foot Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant, operated by a third-party, and Chief’s Deli, a casual dining restaurant, and a bar, both operated by us, for a total seating of approximately 500; and

 

   

a retail shop operated by a third-party.

Mohegan Sun offers parking for approximately 13,000 patrons and 3,900 employees. In addition, we operate a gasoline and convenience center, an approximately 3,600-square-foot, 20-pump facility located adjacent to Mohegan Sun.

Mohegan Basketball Club

We formed Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC, or MBC, to own and operate a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association, or the WNBA. In January 2003, MBC entered into a membership agreement with the WNBA permitting it to operate the Connecticut Sun basketball team. The team plays its home games in the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Mohegan Golf

We formed Mohegan Golf, LLC, or Mohegan Golf, to purchase and operate a golf course in Southeastern Connecticut. In May 2007, Mohegan Golf acquired substantially all of the assets of Pautipaug Country Club Inc., which included a golf course in Sprague and Franklin, Connecticut. The golf course was renamed Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug and reopened under the ownership of Mohegan Golf in June 2007. In August 2010, the golf course and related facilities were temporarily closed for renovations and are scheduled to re-open in the spring of 2012.

 

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Through Downs Racing, we own and operate a gaming and entertainment facility known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs located on a 400-acre site in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and OTW facilities located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. In November 2006, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs became the first location to offer slot machine gaming in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when Phase I of its gaming and entertainment facility opened. In July 2008, we completed a major expansion of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs known as Project Sunrise, which included increased gaming, restaurant and retail space. In July 2010, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs opened its table game and poker operations, including additional non-smoking sections and a high-limit gaming area.

As of March 31, 2011, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs operates in an approximately 400,000-square-foot facility, which includes the following:

 

   

approximately 82,000 square feet of gaming space;

 

   

approximately 2,325 slot machines, 66 table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps, and an 18-table poker room;

 

   

food and beverage amenities, including: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Rustic Kitchen Bistro and Bar, which features dining and a live cooking show, Bar Louie, a casual bar and restaurant, Timbers Buffet, a 300-seat Mohegan Indian cultural heritage themed buffet, and a food court, including: Johnny Rockets, Hot Dog Hall of Fame, Puck Express by Wolfgang Puck and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, for a total seating of approximately 1,800;

 

   

five retail shops, one of which we own, offering products ranging from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs logo souvenirs to fine apparel; and

 

   

three bars/lounges: Sunburst Bar, featured in the center of the gaming floor, Breakers Night Club and Pearl Sushi Bar.

Market and Competition from Other Gaming Operations

Our gaming operation at Mohegan Sun is one of only two legally authorized gaming operations in New England offering traditional slot machines and table games, with the other operation being our sole gaming competitor in Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino, including the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, collectively Foxwoods, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, or the MPT, and located approximately 10 miles from Mohegan Sun. We also currently face competition from casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, several casinos and gaming facilities located on Indian tribal lands in the State of New York and video lottery terminal facilities, or VLT facilities, in the states of New York and Rhode Island. In addition, we face competition in and from the Northeastern Pennsylvania gaming market, both in the immediate market for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, and for Mohegan Sun, in marketing and attracting patrons from the New York City metropolitan region. Please refer to “Part I. Item 1. Business—Market and Competition from Other Gaming Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 and our other reports and filings with the SEC for further details regarding current and potential competition from other gaming operations.

The following is a summary of developments that have occurred since December 31, 2010:

In the State of New York, in March 2011, Genting New York, the developer of a new VLT facility at Aqueduct Raceway in Queens announced that the opening of the VLT facility, initially scheduled to open in the spring of 2011 with 1,600 VLTs, will be delayed until the summer of 2011. Genting New York also announced that phase I of the facility will now include 2,500 VLTs and a 2,500-bay parking garage. Phase II of the facility is expected to open in the fall of 2011 with an additional 2,025 VLTs. In addition, in March 2011, the governor of New York announced a budget deal with the state legislature that reportedly authorizes the State Lottery to institute a free play allowance program for all VLT operators in the state. According to published reports, the free

 

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play allowance program will allow VLT facilities to offer free play credits in amounts up to 10 percent of net machine income.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in April 2011, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, or PGCB, awarded a Category Three gaming license to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort located in Wharton Township, approximately 275 miles from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Also in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it has been reported that Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem plans to open its new 302-room hotel on May 27, 2011.

Explanation of Key Financial Statement Captions

There has been no material change from the explanation of key financial statement captions previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Results of Operations

Summary Operating Results

As of March 31, 2011, we own and operate Mohegan Sun, the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise and the Mohegan Sun Country Club, or collectively, the Connecticut entities, and the Pennsylvania entities. All of our revenues are derived from these operations. The Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise and the Mohegan Sun Country Club are aggregated with the Mohegan Sun operating segment because these operations all share similar economic characteristics, which is to generate gaming and entertainment revenues by attracting patrons to Mohegan Sun. Our executive officers review and assess the performance and operating results and determine the proper allocation of resources to the Connecticut entities and the Pennsylvania entities on a separate basis. We, therefore, believe that we have two separate reportable segments: (1) Mohegan Sun, which includes the operations of the Connecticut entities, and (2) Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, which includes the operations of the Pennsylvania entities.

The following table summarizes our results on a property basis (in thousands, except where noted):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Net revenues:

               

Mohegan Sun

  $ 274,165      $ 290,079      $ (15,914     (5.5 %)    $ 537,995      $ 572,170      $ (34,175     (6.0 %) 

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    73,779        62,216        11,563        18.6     145,554        121,936        23,618        19.4
                                                               

Total

  $ 347,944      $ 352,295      $ (4,351     (1.2 %)    $ 683,549      $ 694,106      $ (10,557     (1.5 %) 

Income (loss) from operations:

               

Mohegan Sun

  $ 53,247      $ 52,364      $ 883        1.7   $ 95,791      $ 92,286      $ 3,505        3.8

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    7,594        3,891        3,703        95.2     13,913        6,148        7,765        126.3

Corporate

    (3,813     (4,068     255        (6.3 %)      (8,392     (8,417     25        (0.3 %) 
                                                               

Total

  $ 57,028      $ 52,187      $ 4,841        9.3   $ 101,312      $ 90,017      $ 11,295        12.5

Net income attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

  $ 25,208      $ 20,027      $ 5,181        25.9   $ 38,138      $ 24,431      $ 13,707        56.1

Operating margin:

               

Mohegan Sun

    19.4     18.1     1.3     7.2     17.8     16.1     1.7     10.6

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    10.3     6.3     4.0     63.5     9.6     5.0     4.6     92.0

Total

    16.4     14.8     1.6     10.8     14.8     13.0     1.8     13.8

 

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The most significant factors and trends that we believe impacted our financial performance were as follows:

 

   

cost containment initiatives implemented in September 2010 at Mohegan Sun;

 

   

the continued weakness in discretionary consumer spending;

 

   

an increasingly competitive promotional environment, including increased use of free promotional slot plays;

 

   

the July 2010 addition of table game and poker operations at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs; and

 

   

record snowfall in the Northeast region during January 2011.

Net revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of declines in gaming and non-gaming revenues at Mohegan Sun. These results were partially offset by the addition of table game and poker revenues from the July 2010 opening of table game and poker operations at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Income from operations for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily due to the addition of table game and poker operations at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The increases in income from operations also were attributable to lower operating costs and expenses at Mohegan Sun reflecting, in part, cost containment initiatives implemented in September 2010.

Net income attributable to the Authority for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily as a result of the increases in income from operations.

Mohegan Sun

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

  $ 246,442      $ 259,728      $ (13,286     (5.1 %)    $ 486,166      $ 512,722      $ (26,556     (5.2 %) 

Food and beverage

    15,746        18,920        (3,174     (16.8 %)      31,893        38,318        (6,425     (16.8 %) 

Hotel

    8,657        8,964        (307     (3.4 %)      17,654        18,506        (852     (4.6 %) 

Retail, entertainment and other

    24,760        26,438        (1,678     (6.3 %)      45,604        52,547        (6,943     (13.2 %) 
                                                               

Total

  $ 295,605      $ 314,050      $ (18,445     (5.9 %)    $ 581,317      $ 622,093      $ (40,776     (6.6 %) 
                                                               

The following table summarizes the percentage of gross revenues from each of the four revenue sources:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
    For the Six Months
Ended March 31,
 
         2011             2010             2011             2010      

Gaming

     83.4     82.7     83.6     82.4

Food and beverage

     5.3     6.0     5.5     6.2

Hotel

     2.9     2.9     3.0     3.0

Retail, entertainment and other

     8.4     8.4     7.9     8.4
                                

Total

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0
                                

 

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The following table presents data related to gaming operations (in thousands, except where noted):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

               

Handle

  $ 2,182,429      $ 2,271,510      $ (89,081     (3.9 %)    $ 4,303,008      $ 4,470,007      $ (166,999     (3.7 %) 

Gross revenues

  $ 175,310      $ 183,469      $ (8,159     (4.4 %)    $ 344,666      $ 363,059      $ (18,393     (5.1 %) 

Net revenues

  $ 168,306      $ 177,072      $ (8,766     (5.0 %)    $ 331,523      $ 350,002      $ (18,479     (5.3 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

  $ 16,302      $ 14,133      $ 2,169        15.3   $ 28,672      $ 25,507      $ 3,165        12.4

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

    6,368        6,428        (60     (0.9 %)      6,386        6,575        (189     (2.9 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

    8.0     8.1     (0.1 %)      (1.2 %)      8.0     8.1     (0.1 %)      (1.2 %) 

Win per unit per day (gross) (in dollars)

  $ 306      $ 317      $ (11     (3.5 %)    $ 297      $ 303      $ (6     (2.0 %) 

Table games:

               

Drop

  $ 488,484      $ 516,406      $ (27,922     (5.4 %)    $ 992,843      $ 1,038,510      $ (45,667     (4.4 %) 

Revenues

  $ 73,276      $ 77,430      $ (4,154     (5.4 %)    $ 144,818      $ 152,562      $ (7,744     (5.1 %) 

Weighted average number of games (in units)

    332        321        11        3.4     331        321        10        3.1

Hold percentage (2)

    15.0     15.0     —          —          14.6     14.7     (0.1 %)      (0.7 %) 

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

  $ 2,455      $ 2,679      $ (224     (8.4 %)    $ 2,402      $ 2,608      $ (206     (7.9 %) 

Poker:

               

Revenues

  $ 2,874      $ 3,225      $ (351     (10.9 %)    $ 5,841      $ 6,166      $ (325     (5.3 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

    42        42        —          —          42        42        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

  $ 760      $ 853      $ (93     (10.9 %)    $ 764      $ 807      $ (43     (5.3 %) 

 

(1) Free promotional slot plays are included in slot handle, but not reflected in slot revenues.
(2) Table games hold percentage is relatively predictable over longer periods of time, but can significantly fluctuate over shorter periods.

The following table presents slot data related to Mohegan Sun’s market area (in thousands, except where noted):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Northeast slot gaming market (1)(2):

               

Gross revenues

  $ 645,884      $ 633,384      $ 12,500        2.0   $ 1,251,799      $ 1,225,354      $ 26,445        2.2

Mohegan Sun win market share

    29.7     31.2     (1.5 %)      (4.8 %)      29.8     31.7     (1.9 %)      (6.0 %) 

Mohegan Sun win efficiency

    112.2     121.2     (9.0 %)      (7.4 %)      112.7     121.9     (9.2 %)      (7.5 %) 

Connecticut slot gaming market (3):

               

Gross revenues

  $ 330,118      $ 341,568      $ (11,450     (3.4 %)    $ 651,369      $ 674,220      $ (22,851     (3.4 %) 

Free promotional slot plays

  $ 33,356      $ 28,574      $ 4,782        16.7   $ 63,924      $ 51,375      $ 12,549        24.4

Mohegan Sun win market share

    53.1     53.7     (0.6 %)      (1.1 %)      52.9     53.8     (0.9 %)      (1.7 %) 

Mohegan Sun win efficiency

    107.7     114.3     (6.6 %)      (5.8 %)      107.4     114.0     (6.6 %)      (5.8 %) 

 

(1) Northeast slot gaming market consists of Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Twin River Casino, Newport Grand and Empire City Casino.
(2) Includes free promotional slot plays. Free promotional slot plays are included in slot handle, but not reflected in slot revenues.
(3) Connecticut slot gaming market consists of Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino.

 

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Gaming revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to declines in slot and table games revenues. The declines in slot revenues likely were attributable to the continued weakness in discretionary consumer spending and aggressive promotional programs by competitors, including increased use of free promotional slot plays. Slot revenues also were negatively impacted by record snowfall in the Northeast region during January 2011. We believe that aggressive promotional programs by competitors in the states of Rhode Island and New York may have contributed to the decreases in our slot win market share and efficiency in the Northeast slot gaming market. The declines in our slot win efficiency in the Connecticut slot gaming market were primarily the result of reductions in Foxwoods Resort Casino’s weighted average number of slot machines. The decreases in table games revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year were attributable to lower table games drop likely resulting from reduced patron visitation. Table games revenues also were negatively impacted by the record snowfall in the Northeast region during January 2011.

The following table presents data related to food and beverage operations (in thousands, except where noted):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Meals served

     785         1,039         (254     (24.4 %)      1,631         2,067         (436     (21.1 %) 

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 15.64       $ 14.54       $ 1.10        7.6   $ 15.40       $ 14.99       $ 0.41        2.7

Food and beverage revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to declines in food revenues of $2.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively. The declines in food revenues resulted from reductions in the number of meals served at Mohegan Sun-owned food and beverage outlets. The reductions in the number of meals served reflect the consolidation and replacement of certain Mohegan Sun-owned food and beverage outlets with third-party operators.

The following table presents data related to hotel operations (in thousands, except where noted):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Rooms occupied

     102        101        1        1.0     205        202        3        1.5

Occupancy rate

     96.8     95.8     1.0     1.0     96.1     94.6     1.5     1.6

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 82      $ 84      $ (2     (2.4 %)    $ 83      $ 88      $ (5     (5.7 %) 

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 79      $ 81      $ (2     (2.5 %)    $ 80      $ 83      $ (3     (3.6 %) 

Hotel revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of a shift in hotel occupancy from transient guests to group business, which had the effect of lowering the average daily room rate. Hotel revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of our emphasis on maintaining high hotel occupancy by gaming patrons, which we achieved by reducing the average daily room rate.

 

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The following table presents data related to entertainment operations (in thousands, except where noted):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Arena events (in events)

     26         28         (2     (7.1 %)      49         58         (9     (15.5 %) 

Arena tickets

     148         160         (12     (7.5 %)      267         340         (73     (21.5 %) 

Average price per Arena ticket (in dollars)

   $ 56.81       $ 65.79       $ (8.98     (13.6 %)    $ 51.89       $ 60.47       $ (8.58     (14.2 %) 

Retail, entertainment and other revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to declines in entertainment revenues of $2.0 million and $6.7 million, respectively. The decreases in entertainment revenues resulted from declines in the number of Arena tickets and the average price per Arena ticket due to reductions in the number of events held at the Mohegan Sun Arena, including fewer headliner shows.

Promotional Allowances

The retail value of providing promotional allowances was included in revenues as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 6,789       $ 8,833       $ (2,044     (23.1 %)    $ 14,018       $ 17,899       $ (3,881     (21.7 %) 

Hotel

     3,345         3,412         (67     (2.0 %)      7,313         6,890         423        6.1

Retail, entertainment and other

     11,306         11,726         (420     (3.6 %)      21,991         25,134         (3,143     (12.5 %) 
                                                                    

Total

   $ 21,440       $ 23,971       $ (2,531     (10.6 %)    $ 43,322       $ 49,923       $ (6,601     (13.2 %) 
                                                                    

The estimated cost of providing promotional allowances was included in gaming costs and expenses as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 7,043       $ 9,677       $ (2,634     (27.2 %)    $ 14,356       $ 19,355       $ (4,999     (25.8 %) 

Hotel

     2,014         2,096         (82     (3.9 %)      4,444         4,134         310        7.5

Retail, entertainment and other

     9,398         10,156         (758     (7.5 %)      18,398         21,638         (3,240     (15.0 %) 
                                                                    

Total

   $ 18,455       $ 21,929       $ (3,474     (15.8 %)    $ 37,198       $ 45,127       $ (7,929     (17.6 %) 
                                                                    

Promotional allowances for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to lower food promotional allowances commensurate with the consolidation and replacement of certain Mohegan Sun-owned food and beverage outlets with third-party operators. The declines in promotional allowances also reflect lower entertainment promotional allowances as a result of the reductions in the number of events held at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

 

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Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

  $ 143,659      $ 153,435      $ (9,776     (6.4 %)    $ 286,734      $ 310,639      $ (23,905     (7.7 %) 

Food and beverage

    8,295        9,405        (1,110     (11.8 %)      16,549        19,088        (2,539     (13.3 %) 

Hotel

    3,327        3,467        (140     (4.0 %)      6,493        7,077        (584     (8.3 %) 

Retail, entertainment and other

    7,675        9,786        (2,111     (21.6 %)      13,585        17,490        (3,905     (22.3 %) 

Advertising, general and administrative

    40,900        43,392        (2,492     (5.7 %)      83,398        87,707        (4,309     (4.9 %) 

Depreciation and amortization

    17,329        18,230        (901     (4.9 %)      35,192        37,841        (2,649     (7.0 %) 

Severance

    (267     —          (267     (100.0 %)      253        —          253        100.0

Pre-opening

    —          —          —          —          —          42        (42     (100.0 %) 
                                                               

Total

  $ 220,918      $ 237,715      $ (16,797     (7.1 %)    $ 442,204      $ 479,884      $ (37,680     (7.9 %) 
                                                               

Gaming costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of reductions in payroll costs and advertising and promotional expenditures, resulting, in part, from cost containment initiatives implemented in September 2010. The reductions in gaming costs and expenses also reflect lower non-gaming complimentaries redeemed by casino patrons at Mohegan Sun-owned outlets and reduced Slot Win Contribution payments commensurate with the declines in slot revenues. Expenses associated with the combined Slot Win Contribution and free promotional slot play contribution totaled $45.5 million and $88.6 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, and $46.8 million and $92.1 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010, respectively. Gaming costs and expenses as a percentage of gaming revenues were 58.3% and 59.0% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, compared to 59.1% and 60.6% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.

Food and beverage costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to lower payroll costs and cost of goods sold resulting from the consolidation and replacement of certain Mohegan Sun-owned food and beverage outlets with third-party operators in connection with our cost containment initiatives implemented in September 2010. These results were partially offset by decreased use of food and beverage complimentaries, resulting in lower amounts of food and beverage costs being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Hotel costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of lower payroll costs, resulting, in part, from cost containment initiatives implemented in September 2010.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to lower direct entertainment costs resulting from the reductions in the number of events held at the Mohegan Sun Arena, including fewer headliner shows. These results were partially offset by decreased use of retail, entertainment and other complimentaries, resulting in lower amounts of retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of lower payroll costs, resulting, in part, from cost containment initiatives implemented in September 2010. The reductions in advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses also reflect lower utility expenses.

 

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Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to fully depreciated assets related to Project Sunburst.

Severance for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 resulted from adjustments to the initial estimates utilized under our September 2010 workforce reduction plan. Cash payments commenced in September 2010 and are anticipated to be completed in March 2012. We do not anticipate incurring any additional severance charges in connection with this workforce reduction, other than charges that may arise from adjustments to the initial estimates utilized under the plan.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 70,002       $ 59,395       $ 10,607         17.9   $ 137,935       $ 116,240       $ 21,695         18.7

Food and beverage

     5,483         3,918         1,565         39.9     11,330         7,835         3,495         44.6

Retail and other

     1,618         1,350         268         19.9     3,220         2,679         541         20.2
                                                                      

Total

   $ 77,103       $ 64,663       $ 12,440         19.2   $ 152,485       $ 126,754       $ 25,731         20.3
                                                                      

The following table summarizes the percentage of gross revenues from each of the three revenue sources:

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
         2011             2010             2011             2010      

Gaming

     90.8     91.9     90.5     91.7

Food and beverage

     7.1     6.1     7.4     6.2

Retail and other

     2.1     2.0     2.1     2.1
                                

Total

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0
                                

 

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The following table presents data related to gaming operations (in thousands, except where noted):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

               

Handle

  $ 700,634      $ 715,069      $ (14,435     (2.0 %)    $ 1,389,992      $ 1,392,832      $ (2,840     (0.2 %) 

Gross revenues

  $ 56,527      $ 54,991      $ 1,536        2.8   $ 110,185      $ 107,542      $ 2,643        2.5

Net revenues

  $ 56,492      $ 55,092      $ 1,400        2.5   $ 110,144      $ 107,613      $ 2,531        2.4

Free promotional slot plays (1)

  $ 14,632      $ 10,765      $ 3,867        35.9   $ 29,840      $ 20,314      $ 9,526        46.9

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

    2,429        2,438        (9     (0.4 %)      2,448        2,452        (4     (0.2 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

    8.1     7.7     0.4     5.2     7.9     7.7     0.2     2.6

Win per unit per day (gross) (in dollars)

  $ 259      $ 251      $ 8        3.2   $ 247      $ 241      $ 6        2.5

Table games (2):

               

Drop

  $ 46,164      $ —        $ 46,164        100.0   $ 96,001      $ —        $ 96,001        100.0

Revenues

  $ 8,776      $ —        $ 8,776        100.0   $ 17,973      $ —        $ 17,973        100.0

Weighted average number of games (in units)

    66        —          66        100.0     66        —          66        100.0

Hold percentage (3)

    19.0     —          19.0     100.0     18.7     —          18.7     100.0

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

  $ 1,477      $ —        $ 1,477        100.0   $ 1,495      $ —        $ 1,495        100.0

Poker (2):

               

Revenues

  $ 1,078      $ —        $ 1,078        100.0   $ 2,148      $ —        $ 2,148        100.0

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

    18        —          18        100.0     18        —          18        100.0

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

  $ 665      $ —        $ 665        100.0   $ 656      $ —        $ 656        100.0

 

(1) Free promotional slot plays are included in slot handle, but not reflected in slot revenues.
(2) Table game and poker operations commenced on July 13, 2010.
(3) Table games hold percentage is relatively predictable over longer periods of time, but can significantly fluctuate over shorter periods.

The following table presents slot data related to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ market area (in thousands, except where noted):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Northeastern Pennsylvania slot gaming market (1):

               

Gross revenues

  $ 155,631      $ 152,098      $ 3,533        2.3   $ 306,050      $ 292,273      $ 13,777        4.7

Free promotional slot plays (2)

  $ 47,924      $ 38,558      $ 9,366        24.3   $ 94,665      $ 75,350      $ 19,315        25.6

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs win market share

    36.3     36.2     0.1     0.3     36.0     36.8     (0.8 %)      (2.2 %) 

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs win efficiency

    117.4     120.3     (2.9 %)      (2.4 %)      116.2     120.0     (3.8 %)      (3.2 %) 

 

(1) Northeastern Pennsylvania slot gaming market consists of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Mount Airy Resort Casino and Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem.
(2) Free promotional slot plays are included in slot handle, but not reflected in slot revenues.

 

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Gaming revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily due to the addition of table game and poker revenues from the July 2010 opening of table game and poker operations. The growth in gaming revenues also reflects higher slot revenues resulting from increased gross slot hold percentage. Slot revenues were positively impacted by the addition of table game and poker operations, which resulted in increased patron visitation to the facility. Slot revenues were negatively impacted by record snowfall in the Northeast region during January 2011.

The following table presents data related to food and beverage operations (in thousands, except where noted):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
 

Meals served

     166         150         16         10.7     359         296         63         21.3

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 14.83       $ 12.03       $ 2.80         23.3   $ 14.90       $ 12.54       $ 2.36         18.8

Food and beverage revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily due to increased patron visitation to the facility following the addition of table game and poker operations. The increases in food and beverage revenues also reflect the operations of an additional Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs-owned food and beverage outlet.

Retail and other revenues for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily as a result of increased patron visitation to the facility following the addition of table game and poker operations.

Promotional Allowances

The retail value of providing promotional allowances was included in revenues as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 3,014       $ 2,210       $ 804         36.4   $ 6,302       $ 4,343       $ 1,959         45.1

Retail

     310         237         73         30.8     629         475         154         32.4
                                                                      

Total

   $ 3,324       $ 2,447       $ 877         35.8   $ 6,931       $ 4,818       $ 2,113         43.9
                                                                      

The estimated cost of providing promotional allowances was included in gaming costs and expenses as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
    2011      2010      Variance      Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 2,578       $ 1,955       $ 623         31.9   $ 5,035       $ 3,900       $ 1,135         29.1

Retail

     395         371         24         6.5     815         742         73         9.8
                                                                      

Total

   $ 2,973       $ 2,326       $ 647         27.8   $ 5,850       $ 4,642       $ 1,208         26.0
                                                                      

Promotional allowances for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily due to higher redemptions under the Player’s Club program at food and beverage outlets.

 

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Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

  $ 51,334      $ 44,498      $ 6,836        15.4   $ 101,590      $ 88,112      $ 13,478        15.3

Food and beverage

    2,100        1,380        720        52.2     3,891        2,881        1,010        35.1

Retail, entertainment and other

    278        237        41        17.3     581        487        94        19.3

Advertising, general and administrative

    7,228        6,425        803        12.5     15,024        12,723        2,301        18.1

Depreciation and amortization

    5,245        5,299        (54     (1.0 %)      10,555        11,099        (544     (4.9 %) 

Pre-opening

    —          486        (486     (100.0 %)      —          486        (486     (100.0 %) 
                                                               

Total

  $ 66,185      $ 58,325      $ 7,860        13.5   $ 131,641      $ 115,788      $ 15,853        13.7
                                                               

Gaming costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily as a result of additional operating costs and expenses to support table game and poker operations, including payroll costs and expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Table Game Tax. The increases in gaming costs and expenses also reflect higher Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax commensurate with the growth in slot revenues and increased non-gaming complimentaries redeemed by casino patrons at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs-owned outlets. Expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax totaled $32.3 million and $63.1 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, and $31.6 million and $61.9 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010, respectively. Expenses associated with the Pennsylvania Table Game Tax totaled $1.6 million and $3.2 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively. Gaming costs and expenses as a percentage of gaming revenues were 73.3% and 73.7% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, compared to 74.9% and 75.8% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.

Food and beverage costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily due to higher cost of goods sold and labor costs commensurate with the growth in food and beverage revenues and the operations of the additional Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs-owned food and beverage outlet, partially offset by increased use of food and beverage complimentaries, resulting in higher amounts of food and beverage costs being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily as a result of higher cost of goods sold commensurate with the growth in retail and other revenues, partially offset by increased use of retail complimentaries, resulting in higher amounts of retail costs being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily due to additional costs and expenses to support table game and poker operations.

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of fully depreciated assets related to the Phase I facility.

 

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Corporate Expenses and Other Income (Expense)

Corporate expenses and other income (expense) consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Corporate expenses:

               

Corporate

  $ 3,771      $ 4,048      $ (277     (6.8 %)    $ 8,307      $ 8,377      $ (70     (0.8 %) 

Depreciation and amortization

    41        20        21        105.0     83        40        43        107.5

Severance

    1        —          1        100.0     2        —          2        100.0
                                                               

Total Corporate expenses

  $ 3,813      $ 4,068      $ (255     (6.3 %)    $ 8,392      $ 8,417      $ (25     (0.3 %) 
                                                               

Other income (expense):

               

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability (1)

  $ (2,841   $ (3,857   $ 1,016        (26.3 %)    $ (5,683   $ (7,713   $ 2,030        (26.3 %) 

Interest income (2)

    618        620        (2     (0.3 %)      1,398        1,352        46        3.4

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (29,713     (29,319     (394     1.3     (59,459     (57,868     (1,591     2.7

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (3)

    —          —          —          —          —          (1,584     1,584        (100.0 %) 

Write-off of debt issuance costs (4)

    —          —          —          —          —          (338     338        (100.0 %) 

Other expense, net

    (349     (147     (202     137.4     (344     (491     147        (29.9 %) 
                                                               

Total other expense

  $ (32,285   $ (32,703   $ 418        (1.3 %)    $ (64,088   $ (66,642   $ 2,554        (3.8 %) 
                                                               

 

(1) Reflects accretion of the discount to the present value of the relinquishment liability for the impact of the time value of money.
(2) Primarily represents interest earned on long-term receivables.
(3) Represents unamortized debt issuance costs written-off upon the early extinguishment of a then-existing term loan under the bank credit facility.
(4) Represents unamortized debt issuance costs written-off upon the amendment of the bank credit facility.

Total Corporate costs and expenses for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year decreased primarily due to lower professional expenditures.

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased primarily as a result of higher weighted average interest rate. Weighted average interest rate was 7.2% and 7.1% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, compared to 7.0% and 6.9% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010, respectively. Weighted average outstanding debt was $1.66 billion and $1.67 billion for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, compared to $1.68 billion for each of the three months and six months ended March 31, 2010.

Seasonality

The gaming market in the Northeastern United States is seasonal in nature, with the peak gaming activities often occurring at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs during the months of May through August. Accordingly, the results of operations for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for other interim periods or an entire fiscal year.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash flows consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Six Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 86,131      $ 93,725      $ (7,594     (8.1 %) 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (23,456     (26,226     2,770        (10.6 %) 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (61,854     (64,201     2,347        (3.7 %) 
                                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 821      $ 3,298      $ (2,477     (75.1 %) 
                                

As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, we held cash and cash equivalents of $64.7 million and $63.9 million, respectively. As a result of the cash-based nature of our business, operating cash flow levels tend to follow trends in our operating income, excluding the effects of non-cash charges, such as depreciation and amortization, accretion of discounts and relinquishment liability reassessments. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily attributable to higher working capital requirements, partially offset by increased operating income after adjustments for non-cash items.

Operating activities are a significant source of our cash flows. We utilize cash flows from operations for scheduled interest payments, relinquishment payments, planned capital expenditures, distributions to the Tribe, projected working capital needs and reduce debt, as well as make investments, from time to time. There are numerous potential factors which may cause a substantial reduction in the amount of such cash flows, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

   

reduced discretionary spending on activities such as gaming, leisure and hospitality;

 

   

increased competition, including the legalization or expansion of gaming in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or other states in the mid-Atlantic region, or the expansion of on-line gaming in the United States;

 

   

unfavorable weather conditions;

 

   

changes in applicable laws or policies regarding smoking or alcohol service at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs;

 

   

an infrastructure or transportation disruption, such as the closure of a major highway near Mohegan Sun or Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, for an extended period of time; and

 

   

an act of terrorism on the United States.

In addition to cash flows from operations, we have relied on external sources of liquidity to meet our capital requirements. As discussed below, at March 31, 2011, our fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined under our senior and senior subordinated note indentures, was below 2.0 to 1.0 and, accordingly, our ability to incur additional indebtedness or refinance or replace existing outstanding indebtedness is limited, which could adversely impact our ability to meet our capital requirements.

The decrease in cash used in investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily resulted from lower capital expenditures. The decrease in cash used in financing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily attributable to lower distributions to the Tribe and capitalized debt issuance costs, partially offset by reduced total net borrowings.

 

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Cost Containment Initiatives

In September 2010, we implemented certain cost containment initiatives in an effort to better align operating costs with market and business conditions, including a reduction of our workforce in Uncasville, Connecticut by approximately 475 positions. In addition, we implemented a number of other cost containment initiatives, including modifications to employee medical benefits, consolidation of certain Mohegan Sun-owned food and beverage outlets and replacement of certain other Mohegan Sun-owned food and beverage outlets with third-party operators. We estimate that these cost containment initiatives yielded consolidated labor and operating cost savings totaling approximately $8.2 million and $16.5 million for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, respectively. Consolidated labor and operating cost savings for fiscal 2011 are forecasted to approximate $30.0 million.

External Sources of Liquidity

Notes

We substantially financed the construction and expansion of Mohegan Sun, as well as the acquisition of the Pennsylvania entities and the expansion of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, with proceeds from the issuance of notes and borrowings under our bank credit facilities. As of March 31, 2011, we had outstanding:

 

   

$200.0 million in 11 1/2% second lien senior secured notes due November 1, 2017, or the 2009 second lien senior secured notes;

 

   

$250.0 million in 6 1/8% senior unsecured notes due February 15, 2013, or the 2005 senior unsecured notes;

 

   

$2.0 million in 8 3/8% senior subordinated notes due July 1, 2011, or the 2001 senior subordinated notes;

 

   

$250.0 million in 8% senior subordinated notes due April 1, 2012, or the 2002 senior subordinated notes;

 

   

$225.0 million in 7 1/8% senior subordinated notes due August 15, 2014, or the 2004 senior subordinated notes; and

 

   

$150.0 million in 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes due February 15, 2015, or the 2005 senior subordinated notes.

These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming, except for the 2001 senior subordinated notes, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed solely by MBC.

The senior and senior subordinated note indentures contain certain non-financial and financial covenant requirements with which we and the Tribe must comply. The non-financial covenant requirements include, among other things, reporting obligations, compliance with laws and regulations, maintenance of licenses and insurances and our continued existence. The financial covenant requirements include, among other things, limitations on our ability to make restricted payments, as defined under the note indentures, and incur additional indebtedness. Under these financial covenant requirements, we are generally able to make restricted payments, including distributions to the Tribe, and incur additional indebtedness that otherwise may be restricted, provided our fixed charge coverage ratio is at least 2.0 to 1.0. At any time our fixed charge coverage ratio falls below 2.0 to 1.0, our ability to make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness is limited and subject to other applicable exceptions under the note indentures. As of March 31, 2011, our fixed charge coverage ratio was below 2.0 to 1.0. Accordingly, our ability to make restricted payments, including distributions to the Tribe, is limited. Additionally, while we may continue to borrow under our bank credit facility pursuant to exceptions contained in the note indentures, our ability to incur other additional indebtedness to raise capital also is limited. Further, while our fixed charge coverage ratio remains below 2.0 to 1.0, we are unable to refinance our outstanding subordinated indebtedness with senior indebtedness without waivers or consents from certain of our creditors, thus limiting the options available to us to refinance or replace our outstanding indebtedness. We can

 

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provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain such waivers or consents or that we will be able to refinance or replace our outstanding indebtedness or that financing options available to us, if any, will be on favorable or acceptable terms.

As of March 31, 2011, we and the Tribe were in compliance with all respective covenant requirements under the senior and senior subordinated note indentures.

On May 9, 2011, Moody’s Investors Services lowered its credit ratings on the 2009 second lien senior secured notes from B3 to Caa2, the 2005 senior unsecured notes from Caa1 to Caa2 and the senior subordinated notes from Caa3 to Ca. These actions primarily reflected our recent operating results and upcoming refinancing needs. These lowered credit ratings may adversely impact our ability to access the debt capital markets in the future and, if we are able to access the debt capital markets, likely would increase our cost of capital for the issuance of new debt as compared to costs incurred by us in prior financing transactions. We also could be subject to more restrictive covenants and other terms in connection with any such debt issuance.

Bank Credit Facility

In October 2009, we entered into an amendment to the terms of our bank credit facility. The bank credit facility provides for a revolving loan and letter of credit borrowing capacity of up to $675.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A., serving as Administrative Agent. The bank credit facility has no mandatory amortization provision and is payable in full on the maturity date, March 9, 2012. As of March 31, 2011, $493.0 million was drawn on the bank credit facility. As of March 31, 2011, letters of credit issued under the bank credit facility totaled $3.2 million, of which no amount was drawn. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the bank credit facility, and after taking into account restrictive financial covenant requirements under the bank credit facility, line of credit and note indentures, we had approximately $47.0 million of borrowing capacity under the bank credit facility as of March 31, 2011.

Under the bank credit facility, at our option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month Eurodollar rate, plus in either case, an applicable rate based on our total leverage ratio, as each term is defined under the bank credit facility. We also pay commitment fees for the unused portion of borrowing capacity under the bank credit facility on a quarterly basis equal to the product obtained by multiplying the applicable rate for commitment fees by the average daily unused borrowing capacity for that calendar quarter. The applicable rate for base rate loans is between 1.25% and 2.75%. The applicable rate for Eurodollar rate loans is between 2.50% and 4.00%. The applicable rate for commitment fees is between 0.20% and 0.50%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate, the Eurodollar rate for one-month contracts plus 1.25% or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on base rate loans is payable quarterly in arrears. Interest on Eurodollar rate loans is payable at the end of each applicable interest period or quarterly in arrears, if earlier. As of March 31, 2011, we had $5.0 million in base rate loans and $488.0 million in Eurodollar rate loans outstanding. The base rate loans outstanding at March 31, 2011 were based on Bank of America’s prime rate of 3.25% plus an applicable rate of 2.75%. The Eurodollar rate loans outstanding at March 31, 2011 were based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 0.25% plus an applicable rate of 4.0%. The applicable rate for commitment fees was 0.50% as of March 31, 2011.

The bank credit facility is collateralized by a first priority lien on substantially all of our assets, including the assets that comprise Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and a leasehold mortgage on the land and improvements that comprise Mohegan Sun. We also are required to pledge additional assets as collateral for the bank credit facility as we or our existing and future guarantor subsidiaries acquire them. Our obligations under the bank credit facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pennsylvania entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. The bank credit facility includes non-financial covenant requirements of the types customarily found in loan agreements for similar

 

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transactions. The bank credit facility also subjects us to a number of restrictive financial covenant requirements. These financial covenants relate to, among other things, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, maximum total leverage and senior leverage ratios and maximum capital expenditures. The levels of these covenants as of March 31, 2011 through the remaining term of the bank credit facility, are as follows:

Our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, as defined under the bank credit facility, is as follows:

 

Fiscal Quarters Ending:

      

March 31, 2011 and thereafter

     1.10:1.00   

Our maximum total leverage ratio covenant, or ratio of total debt to annualized EBITDA, as such terms are defined under the bank credit facility, is as follows:

 

Fiscal Quarters Ending:

      

March 31, 2011

     7.00:1.00   

June 30, 2011

     6.75:1.00   

September 30, 2011

     6.50:1.00   

December 31, 2011 and thereafter

     6.25:1.00   

Our maximum senior leverage ratio covenant, or ratio of total debt minus subordinated obligations to annualized EBITDA, as such terms are defined under the bank credit facility, is as follows:

 

Fiscal Quarters Ending:

      

March 31, 2011 through September 30, 2011

     4.25:1.00   

December 31, 2011 and thereafter

     3.75:1.00   

We continue to monitor revenues, expenditures and borrowings under the bank credit facility to ensure continued compliance with our financial covenant requirements. While we anticipate that we will remain in compliance with all covenant requirements under the bank credit facility, we may need to increase revenues or offset any future declines in revenues by implementing further cost containment and other initiatives in order to maintain compliance with our financial covenant requirements. If we are unable to satisfy our financial covenant requirements, we would need to obtain waivers or amendments under the bank credit facility; however, we can provide no assurance that we would be able to obtain such waivers or amendments. If we are unable to obtain such waivers or amendments, we would be in default under the bank credit facility, which may result in cross-defaults under our other outstanding indebtedness. If such defaults or cross-defaults were to occur, it would allow our lenders and creditors to exercise their rights and remedies as defined under their respective agreements, including their right to accelerate the repayment of outstanding indebtedness. We do not have sufficient cash to repay our outstanding indebtedness and, if such acceleration were to occur, we can provide no assurance that we would be able to obtain the financing necessary for such repayment.

As of March 31, 2011, we and the Tribe were in compliance with all respective covenant requirements under the bank credit facility.

Line of Credit

As of March 31, 2011, we had an $18.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America, N.A., or the line of credit. The line of credit matures on June 10, 2011. Under the line of credit, at our option, each advance accrues interest on the basis of a one-month Eurodollar rate or prime rate, plus in either case, an applicable rate based on our total leverage ratio, as each term is defined under the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are uncollateralized obligations. As of March 31, 2011, we had $9.2 million in Eurodollar rate loans outstanding, which were based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 0.26% plus an applicable rate of 3.5%. The line of credit subjects us to certain covenants, including a covenant to maintain at least the line of credit commitment amount available for borrowing under the bank credit facility. As of March 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenant requirements under the line of credit and had $8.8 million of borrowing capacity

 

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thereunder. We have commenced discussions with Bank of America, N.A. to extend the maturity date of the line of credit; however, we can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted.

Letters of Credit

As of March 31, 2011, we maintained six uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities, pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pennsylvania entities, potential contractor and subcontractor liabilities relating to Project Horizon, collateral obligations of a surety bond relating to Pennsylvania Slot Machine Tax expenses owed by Downs Racing to the PGCB and two in connection with road work at the Pennsylvania facilities. As of March 31, 2011, letters of credit issued totaled $3.2 million, of which no amount was drawn. The letters of credit expired or will expire, as applicable, on various dates from April 2011 through March 2012, subject to renewals.

Salishan-Mohegan Bank Credit Facility

As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had a fully drawn $15.25 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America, N.A., or the Salishan credit facility. In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Salishan credit facility to extend the maturity date to July 18, 2011. Under the Salishan credit facility, at the option of Salishan-Mohegan, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month or six-month Eurodollar rate, plus in either case, an applicable rate, as defined under the Salishan credit facility. The applicable rate is 2.50% for base rate loans and 3.50% for Eurodollar rate loans. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. The Salishan credit facility has no mandatory amortization provision and is payable in full at maturity. The Salishan credit facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the existing and future assets of Salishan-Mohegan. The obligations of Salishan-Mohegan under the Salishan credit facility also are guaranteed by the Tribe. The Salishan credit facility subjects Salishan-Mohegan to certain non-financial and financial covenant requirements customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions. As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan was in compliance with all respective covenant requirements under the Salishan credit facility. We have commenced discussions with Bank of America, N.A. to extend the maturity date of the Salishan credit facility; however, we can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted.

As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had $15.25 million in Eurodollar rate loans and no base rate loan outstanding. The Eurodollar rate loans outstanding at March 31, 2011 were based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 0.25% plus an applicable rate of 3.50%.

Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note

In September 2009, the Tribe made a $10.0 million loan to Salishan-Mohegan, or the Mohegan Tribe promissory note, which was used to repay revolving loans under the Salishan credit facility. In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Mohegan Tribe promissory note to extend the maturity date thereof to July 18, 2011. The Mohegan Tribe promissory note accrues interest at an annual rate of 15.0%. Under the terms of the Mohegan Tribe promissory note, as amended, accrued interest from November 2009 through October 2010 was paid at a monthly rate of 3.0%, with the remaining 12.0% due at maturity; and from November 2010 through maturity, all accrued interest under the Mohegan Tribe promissory note is payable at maturity. We have commenced discussions with the Tribe to extend the maturity date of the Mohegan Tribe promissory note; however, we can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted.

 

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Mohegan Tribe Credit Facility

On February 16, 2011, the Tribe agreed to loan Salishan-Mohegan up to $300,000 to fund its working capital requirements pursuant to a revolving commercial promissory note, or the Mohegan Tribe credit facility. In April 2011, Salishan-Mohegan entered into an amendment to the terms of the Mohegan Tribe credit facility to increase the borrowing capacity to $1.0 million and extend the maturity date thereof to July 18, 2011. The Mohegan Tribe credit facility accrues interest at an annual rate of 15.0%, payable at maturity. We have commenced discussions with the Tribe to extend the maturity date of the Mohegan Tribe credit facility; however, we can provide no assurance of the terms of such extension or whether such extension will be granted. As of March 31, 2011, Salishan-Mohegan had $200,000 drawn on the Mohegan Tribe credit facility.

Capital Expenditures

The following table presents data related to capital expenditures (in millions, including capitalized interest):

 

    Capital Expenditures  
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2011
    Remaining Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2011
    Total Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2011
 

Mohegan Sun:

     

Maintenance

  $ 8.4      $ 15.7      $ 24.1   

Development

    5.6        14.1        19.7   

Expansion—Project Horizon

    0.1        1.4        1.5   
                       

Subtotal

    14.1        31.2        45.3   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs:

     

Maintenance

    2.4        3.1        5.5   

Development

    0.2        0.3        0.5   

Expansion—Project Sunrise (1)

    0.4        —          0.4   
                       

Subtotal

    3.0        3.4        6.4   
                       

Total

  $ 17.1      $ 34.6      $ 51.7   
                       

 

(1) Represents adjustments to the final cost for Project Sunrise.

We primarily rely on cash flows provided by operating activities to fund maintenance capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. We plan to fund any development or expansion capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs through a combination of cash flows provided by operating activities and draws under our bank credit facility.

 

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Interest Expense

The following table presents our interest expense (in thousands, net of capitalized interest):

 

     For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
    For the Six Months
Ended March 31,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Bank credit facility

   $ 6,030      $ 5,663      $ 12,080      $ 12,211   

2009 11 1/2% second lien senior secured notes, includes accretion of bond discount (1)

     5,913        5,894        11,821        10,083   

2005 6 1/8% senior unsecured notes

     3,828        3,828        7,656        7,656   

2001 8 3/8% senior subordinated notes

     42        42        84        84   

2002 8% senior subordinated notes

     5,000        5,000        10,000        10,000   

2004 7 1/8% senior subordinated notes

     4,008        4,008        8,016        8,016   

2005 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes

     2,578        2,578        5,156        5,156   

Line of credit

     72        64        143        134   

WNBA promissory note

     1        6        6        15   

Salishan-Mohegan bank credit facility

     143        135        289        273   

Mohegan Tribe promissory note (Salishan-Mohegan)

     370        370        748        744   

Mohegan Tribe credit facility (Salishan-Mohegan)

     3        —          3        —     

Capital leases

     56        64        113        131   

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     (117     (118     (234     (235

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     1,786        1,792        3,578        3,628   

Capitalized interest

     —          (7     —          (28
                                

Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest

   $ 29,713      $ 29,319      $ 59,459      $ 57,868   
                                

 

(1) Issued on October 26, 2009.

Sufficiency of Resources

We have significant outstanding indebtedness and financial commitments. As of March 31, 2011, our debt totaled $1.6 billion, of which $529.6 million was classified as current, including $493.0 million outstanding under the bank credit facility which matures on March 9, 2012. In addition, the 2002 senior subordinated notes mature on April 1, 2012, and a substantial amount of our other outstanding indebtedness matures over the following three fiscal years. We estimate, but can provide no assurance, that cash flows from operations, combined with existing cash balances and available borrowings under the bank credit facility, including any extensions or replacements thereof, will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements for scheduled interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, relinquishment payments, planned capital expenditures, distributions to the Tribe and projected working capital needs over the next twelve months. However, we do not anticipate that these funding sources will be sufficient to repay amounts outstanding under the bank credit facility or the 2002 senior subordinated notes at maturity. Accordingly, we intend to refinance such outstanding indebtedness or otherwise access the debt capital markets to replace such outstanding indebtedness prior to their maturity in order to maintain sufficient resources for our operations. In this regard, we have engaged Blackstone Advisory Partners, L.P. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC to assist in the strategic planning relating to our debt maturities and evaluation and implementation of refinancing alternatives.

We can provide no assurance that we will be able to refinance or replace the bank credit facility or the 2002 senior subordinated notes or that financing options available to us, if any, will be on favorable or acceptable terms. If we are unable to refinance or replace the bank credit facility or the 2002 senior subordinated notes, we would be in default thereof, which may result in cross-defaults under our other outstanding indebtedness. If such defaults or cross-defaults were to occur, it would allow our lenders and creditors to exercise their rights and remedies as defined under their respective agreements, including their right to accelerate the repayment of outstanding indebtedness. As discussed herein, we do not have sufficient funds to repay our outstanding

 

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indebtedness and our ability to otherwise refinance or replace our outstanding indebtedness is limited. If such acceleration were to occur, we can provide no assurance that we would be able to obtain the financing necessary for such repayment, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

As discussed above, as of March 31, 2011, our fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined under our senior and senior subordinated note indentures, was below 2.0 to 1.0. While this fixed charge coverage ratio remains below 2.0 to 1.0, we are unable to refinance our outstanding subordinated indebtedness with senior indebtedness without waivers or consents from certain of our creditors, thus limiting the options available to us to refinance or replace our outstanding indebtedness. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain such waivers or consents or that we will be able to refinance or replace our outstanding indebtedness or that financing options available to us, if any, will be on favorable or acceptable terms. Please refer to “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 for further details regarding risks relating to our sufficiency of resources and debt maturities.

Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the bank credit facility, and after taking into account restrictive financial covenant requirements under the bank credit facility, line of credit and note indentures, we had approximately $47.0 million of borrowing capacity under the bank credit facility as of March 31, 2011.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table presents future payment obligations related to our debt and certain other material contractual obligations and the timing of those payments (in thousands):

 

            Payments due by period  

Contractual Obligations

   Total      Less than
1 year (1)
     1-3 years      3-5 years      More than
5 years
 

Long-term debt (2)

   $ 1,604,641       $ 529,641       $ 500,000       $ 375,000       $ 200,000   

Interest payments on long-term debt (3)

     342,794         107,833         124,331         64,542         46,088   

Procurement (4)

     67,666         18,983         30,641         10,792         7,250   

Capital lease (5)

     5,686         693         1,469         1,587         1,937   
                                            

Total

   $ 2,020,787       $ 657,150       $ 656,441       $ 451,921       $ 255,275   
                                            

 

(1) Represents payment obligations from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
(2) Represents long-term debt maturities as of March 31, 2011.
(3) Represents anticipated interest payments on long-term debt as of March 31, 2011, pursuant to respective debt agreements.
(4) Represents anticipated expenditures in connection with various agreements entered into with vendors for inventory and other items, exclusive of amounts reflected in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(5) Represents anticipated lease payments to the Tribe relating to property located adjacent to the Tribe’s reservation that is used for parking and access to Mohegan Sun.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There has been no material change from the critical accounting policies and estimates previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Impact of Inflation

Absent changes in competitive and economic conditions or in specific prices affecting the hospitality and gaming industry, we do not expect that inflation will have a significant impact on our operations. Changes in specific prices, such as fuel and transportation prices, relative to the general rate of inflation may have a material adverse effect on the hospitality and gaming industry in general.

 

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New Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, issued guidance pertaining to disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. We adopted this guidance in our first quarter of fiscal 2011, and its adoption did not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance pertaining to the elimination of the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity. The new guidance also replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying the enterprise that has the power to direct the activities of the variable interest entity and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the variable interest entity. Additionally, the new guidance provides more timely and useful information about an enterprise’s involvement with a variable interest entity. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after November 15, 2009. We adopted this guidance in our first quarter of fiscal 2011, and its adoption did not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2010, the FASB issued guidance pertaining to accruals for casino jackpot liabilities. The new guidance clarifies that an entity should not accrue jackpot liabilities (or portions thereof) before a jackpot is won if the entity can avoid paying such jackpot. The new guidance specifies that jackpots should be accrued and charged to revenue when the entity has the obligation to pay such jackpot and applies to both base and progressive jackpots and requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. We do not expect this adoption to materially impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In January 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance pertaining to fair value measurements and disclosures. The amended guidance requires additional disclosures about significant unobservable inputs and transfers within Level 1 and 2 measurements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2009. We adopted this guidance in our first quarter of fiscal 2010, and its adoption did not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The amended guidance also requires enhanced disclosure of activities within Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2010. We do not expect this adoption to impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our bank credit facility in which interest accrues on the basis of a base rate formula or a Eurodollar rate formula, plus applicable rates, as defined under the bank credit facility. As of March 31, 2011, $493.0 million was drawn on the bank credit facility.

We attempt to manage our interest rate risk through a controlled combination of long-term fixed rate borrowings and variable rate borrowings in accordance with established policies and procedures. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

 

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The following table presents information as of March 31, 2011 about our current financial instruments or debt obligations that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal payments and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in respective yield curves, which should not be considered to be precise indicators of actual future interest rates. Fair values for our debt instruments are based on quoted market prices or prices of similar instruments as of March 31, 2011.

 

     Expected Maturity Date              
     2011     2012     2013     2014     2015     Thereafter     Total     Fair
Value
 

Liabilities (in thousands)

                

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portions):

                

Fixed rate

   $ 12,553      $ 250,707      $ 250,734      $ 225,763      $ 150,793      $ 202,345      $ 1,092,895      $ 955,511   

Average interest rate

     13.6     8.0     6.1     7.1     6.9     11.4     7.9  

Variable rate

   $ 24,432      $ 493,000      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 517,432      $ 500,177   

Average interest rate (1)

     3.7     4.3     —          —          —          —          4.3  

 

(1) A 100 basis point change in average interest rate would impact annual interest expense by approximately $5.2 million.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2011. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Management recognizes that controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2011, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various claims and legal actions resulting from our normal course of business. Some of these matters relate to personal injuries to patrons and damages to patrons’ personal assets. We estimate guest claims expense and accrue for such liabilities based upon historical experience.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There has been no material change from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed on the Exhibit Index, which appears elsewhere herein and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

Date: May 16, 2011

    By:   /s/    BRUCE S. BOZSUM        
        Bruce S. Bozsum
        Chairman and Member, Management Board

Date: May 16, 2011

    By:   /s/    MITCHELL GROSSINGER ETESS        
        Mitchell Grossinger Etess
        Chief Executive Officer,
        Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
        (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 16, 2011

    By:   /s/    LEO M. CHUPASKA        
        Leo M. Chupaska
        Chief Financial Officer,
        Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
        (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description

3.1      Constitution of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on November 1, 2004 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.2      Ordinance No. 95-2 of the Tribe for Gaming on Tribal Lands, enacted on July 15, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Authority’s Amendment No. 1 to its Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on February 29, 1996 (the 1996 Form S-1) and incorporated by reference herein).
3.3      Articles of Organization of Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC, dated as of January 27, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 23, 2003 (the “2003 Form S-4”) and incorporated by reference herein).
3.4      Operating Agreement of Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC, a Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut limited liability company, dated as of January 24, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the 2003 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.5      Certificate of Organization of Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC, dated as of January 6, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on June 7, 2005 (the “2005 Form S-4”) and incorporated by reference herein).
3.6      Operating Agreement of Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC, a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania limited liability company, dated as of December 15, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.7      Certificate of Limited Partnership of Downs Racing, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.7 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.8      Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Downs Racing, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.8 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.9      Certificate of Limited Partnership of Backside, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.9 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.10    Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Backside, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.10 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.11    Certificate of Limited Partnership of Mill Creek Land, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.11 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.12    Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Mill Creek Land, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.12 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.13    Certificate of Limited Partnership of Northeast Concessions, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.13 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.14    Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Northeast Concessions, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.14 to the 2005 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.15    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, dated as of July 23, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.15 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on August 10, 2006 (the “June 2006 Form 10-Q”) and incorporated by reference herein).
3.16    Operating Agreement of Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, a Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut limited liability company, dated as of July 23, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.16 to the June 2006 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit
No.

  

Description

3.17    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Golf, LLC, dated as of November 20, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 3.17 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006 (the “2006 Form 10-K”) and incorporated by reference herein).
3.18    Certificate of Formation of Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC, dated as of February 27, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.18 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 Form 10-Q”) and incorporated by reference herein).
3.19    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC, dated as of March 1, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.19 to the March 2007 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
3.20    Certificate of Formation of MTGA Gaming, LLC, dated as of July 27, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.20 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 (the “2007 Form 10-K”), filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007 and incorporated by reference herein).
3.21    Articles of Amendment of Mohegan Golf, LLC, dated as of April 8, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 3.18 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2008 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.1      Relinquishment Agreement, dated as of February 7, 1998, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Trading Cove Associates (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Authority’s Form 10-K405 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998, filed with the SEC on December 29, 1998 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.2      Indenture, dated as of July 26, 2001, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 14, 2001 (the “2001 Form S-4”) and incorporated by reference herein).
4.3      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 27, 2003, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC, the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and the State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 (the “June 2003 Form 10-Q), filed with the SEC on August 7, 2003 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.4      Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 28, 2004, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004 (the “June 2004 Form 10-Q”), filed with the SEC on August 16, 2004 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.5      Form of Global 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the 2001 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.6      Indenture, dated as of February 20, 2002, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on March 27, 2002 (the “2002 Form S-4”) and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit
No.

  

Description

4.7      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 27, 2003, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC, the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and the State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.16 to the June 2003 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.8      Amended and Restated Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 25, 2005, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.14 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2005 (the “December 2004 Form 10-Q”) and incorporated by reference herein).
4.9      Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of January 25, 2005, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.15 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.10    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of January 25, 2005, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture), and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.16 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.11    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of August 4, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.11 to the June 2006 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.12    Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of December 18, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
4.13    Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of March 28, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.13 to the March 2007 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.14    Supplemental Indenture No. 7, dated as of August 27, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.14 to the 2007 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit
No.

  

Description

4.15    Form of Global 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the 2002 Form S-4 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.16    Indenture, dated as of August 3, 2004, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.19 to the June 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.17    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of January 25, 2005, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture), and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.25 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.18    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of August 4, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the June 2006 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.19    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of December 18, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.23 to the 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
4.20    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of March 28, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.26 to the March 2007 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.21    Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of August 27, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.29 to the 2007 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
4.22    Form of Global 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the June 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.23    Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2005, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.28 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.24    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of August 4, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.23 to the June 2006 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit
No.

  

Description

4.25    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of December 18, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.27 to the 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
4.26    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of March 28, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.31 to the March 2007 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.27    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of August 27, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.35 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007 and incorporated by reference herein).
4.28    Form of Global 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.29 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.29    Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2005, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 (filed as Exhibit 4.31 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.30    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of August 4, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as Trustee, relating to the 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.26 to the June 2006 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.31    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of December 18, 2006, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as Trustee, relating to the 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.31 to the 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
4.32    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of March 28, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as Trustee, relating to the 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.36 to the March 2007 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
4.33    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of August 27, 2007, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.41 to the 2007 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit
No.

  

Description

  4.34    Form of Global 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.32 to the December 2004 Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.35      Indenture, dated as of October 26, 2009, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined under the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 11 1/2% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes Due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.43 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, filed with the SEC on December 28, 2009 (the “2009 Form 10-K”) and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.36    Form of Global 11 1/2% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes Due 2017 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.44 to the 2009 Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
31.1      Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
31.2      Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).
32.1      Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
32.2      Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).

 

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