BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

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, as Mohegan Ventures-NW is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. In addition, the accounts of MG&H, Mohegan Resorts and its subsidiaries were consolidated into the accounts of MTGA Gaming, as MTGA Gaming was deemed to be the primary beneficiary. However, on March 29, 2013, MG&H purchased and acquired all of the Tribe's membership interests in MG&H and retired the membership interests (refer to Note 1). In consolidation, all intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated.