CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	$ 134,861	$ 121,466	$ 124,827	$ 199,385
Contributions from members			1,075
Net income (loss)	27,695	13,762	56,654	(44,157)
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	(12,500)	(12,500)	(32,500)	(32,500)
Total capital at end of period	150,056	122,728	150,056	122,728
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	134,856	121,608	125,058	199,236
Contributions from members			0
Net income (loss)	28,134	13,892	57,932	(43,736)
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	(12,500)	(12,500)	(32,500)	(32,500)
Total capital at end of period	150,490	123,000	150,490	123,000
Non-controlling Interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total capital at beginning of period	5	(142)	(231)	149
Contributions from members			1,075
Net income (loss)	(439)	(130)	(1,278)	(421)
Distributions to Mohegan Tribe	0	0	0	0
Total capital at end of period	$ (434)	$ (272)	$ (434)	$ (272)