Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
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LONG-TERM DEBT - Promissory Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 18,414,000	$ 5,512,000
2015 Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note \| Mohegan Gaming Advisors \| Affiliates
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan face amount			$ 22,500,000
2012 Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note \| Promissory Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan face amount					$ 20,000,000.0
Accrued interest payable		2,000
2013 Mohegan Tribe Promissory Note \| Promissory Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan face amount				$ 7,400,000.0
Accrued interest payable		$ 1,000