CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	$ 211,306	$ 161,659	$ 198,724	$ 132,044
Cumulative-effect of adoption of amendments to ASC 924 regarding jackpot liabilities			1,968
Contributions from members	0	306	281	1,785
Net income (loss)	9,025	28,660	47,308	65,884
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	(12,500)	(14,581)	(40,450)	(23,669)
Total capital at end of period	207,831	176,044	207,831	176,044
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	209,515	158,526	196,403	129,476
Cumulative-effect of adoption of amendments to ASC 924 regarding jackpot liabilities			1,968
Contributions from members	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	9,361	29,146	48,455	67,284
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	(12,500)	(14,581)	(40,450)	(23,669)
Total capital at end of period	206,376	173,091	206,376	173,091
Non-controlling Interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	1,791	3,133	2,321	2,568
Cumulative-effect of adoption of amendments to ASC 924 regarding jackpot liabilities			0
Contributions from members	0	306	281	1,785
Net income (loss)	(336)	(486)	(1,147)	(1,400)
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	0	0	0	0
Total capital at end of period	$ 1,455	$ 2,953	$ 1,455	$ 2,953

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