CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	$ 121,466	$ 202,387	$ 199,385	$ 209,263
Net income (loss)	13,762	22,151	(44,157)	42,695
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	(12,500)	(15,000)	(32,500)	(35,000)
Repurchase of membership interest				(7,420)
Total capital at end of period	122,728	209,538	122,728	209,538
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	121,608	202,075	199,236	208,681
Net income (loss)	13,892	22,297	(43,736)	45,462
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	(12,500)	(15,000)	(32,500)	(35,000)
Repurchase of membership interest				(9,771)
Total capital at end of period	123,000	209,372	123,000	209,372
Non-controlling Interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	(142)	312	149	582
Net income (loss)	(130)	(146)	(421)	(2,767)
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	0	0	0	0
Repurchase of membership interest				2,351
Total capital at end of period	$ (272)	$ 166	$ (272)	$ 166