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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 033-80655

 


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Connecticut   06-1436334

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT   06382
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(860) 862-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨                         Accelerated filer  ¨                         Non-accelerated filer  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

 



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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

          Page
Number

PART I.

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
Item 1.   

Financial Statements

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

   1
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

   2
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

   4
  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   5
  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   23
Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   24
Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   48
Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   48

PART II.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  
Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

   49
Item 6.   

Exhibits

   49
Signatures.   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   50


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Item 1. Financial Statements.

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     June 30,
2006
    September 30,
2005
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 84,620     $ 72,425  

Receivables, net

     16,163       15,528  

Inventories

     14,977       15,926  

Other current assets

     18,170       12,193  
                

Total current assets

     133,930       116,072  

Non-current assets:

    

Property and equipment, net

     1,346,211       1,322,691  

Goodwill

     39,459       39,459  

Other intangible assets, net

     339,771       340,567  

Other assets, net

     32,669       38,079  
                

Total assets

   $ 1,892,040     $ 1,856,868  
                
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL     

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 3,550     $ 17,532  

Current portion of relinquishment liability

     100,617       90,410  

Trade payables

     17,798       22,840  

Accrued interest payable

     31,126       23,067  

Other current liabilities

     124,696       116,569  
                

Total current liabilities

     277,787       270,418  

Non-current liabilities:

    

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,225,690       1,226,348  

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     427,914       462,078  

Other long-term liabilities

     563       336  
                

Total liabilities

     1,931,954       1,959,180  

Minority interest

     3,216       2,560  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

    

Capital:

    

Retained deficit

     (43,130 )     (104,872 )
                

Total capital

     (43,130 )     (104,872 )
                

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 1,892,040     $ 1,856,868  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   

For the

Three Months
Ended

June 30,
2006

   

For the

Three Months
Ended

June 30,
2005

   

For the

Nine Months
Ended

June 30,
2006

   

For the
Nine Months
Ended

June 30,
2005

 

Revenues:

       

Gaming

  $ 321,079     $ 309,325     $ 940,513     $ 881,917  

Food and beverage

    23,228       23,650       70,394       66,812  

Hotel

    12,820       12,845       37,062       36,330  

Retail, entertainment and other

    27,607       29,380       87,054       79,378  
                               

Gross revenues

    384,734       375,200       1,135,023       1,064,437  

Less-Promotional allowances

    (30,492 )     (32,677 )     (91,299 )     (89,841 )
                               

Net revenues

    354,242       342,523       1,043,724       974,596  
                               

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Gaming

    178,734       174,268       532,105       502,595  

Food and beverage

    11,852       10,958       37,205       32,806  

Hotel

    4,886       4,249       12,788       11,780  

Retail, entertainment and other

    8,749       9,825       29,244       24,247  

Advertising, general and administrative

    51,798       49,369       150,129       141,860  

Corporate expenses

    1,352       2,847       7,418       8,310  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

    1,361       —         3,409       —    

Depreciation and amortization

    22,446       22,307       65,799       65,877  
                               

Total operating costs and expenses

    281,178       273,823       838,097       787,475  
                               

Income from operations

    73,064       68,700       205,627       187,121  
                               

Other income (expense):

       

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (7,677 )     (6,867 )     (23,030 )     (20,600 )

Interest income

    652       189       1,466       416  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (22,664 )     (23,423 )     (68,306 )     (64,875 )

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    —         —         —         (280 )

Other expense, net

    (85 )     (325 )     (77 )     (1,140 )
                               

Total other expense

    (29,774 )     (30,426 )     (89,947 )     (86,479 )
                               

Income before minority interest

    43,290       38,274       115,680       100,642  

Minority interest

    (413 )     237       333       432  
                               

Net income

  $ 42,877     $ 38,511     $ 116,013     $ 101,074  
                               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Total Capital  

Balance, March 31, 2006

   $ (67,778 )

Net income

     42,877  

Distributions to Tribe

     (18,229 )
        

Balance, June 30, 2006

   $ (43,130 )
        

Balance, September 30, 2005

   $ (104,872 )

Net income

     116,013  

Distributions to Tribe

     (54,271 )
        

Balance, June 30, 2006

   $ (43,130 )
        
     Total Capital  

Balance, March 31, 2005

   $ (31,831 )

Net income

     38,511  

Distributions to Tribe

     (17,073 )
        

Balance, June 30, 2005

   $ (10,393 )
        

Balance, September 30, 2004

   $ (61,039 )

Net income

     101,074  

Distributions to Tribe

     (50,428 )
        

Balance, June 30, 2005

   $ (10,393 )
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    

For the

Nine Months Ended

 
     June 30,
2006
    June 30,
2005
 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 116,013     $ 101,074  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     65,799       65,877  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     23,030       20,600  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —         280  

Cash paid for accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (18,382 )     (17,785 )

Net loss on disposition of assets

     70       1,145  

Provision for losses on receivables

     2,050       2,008  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     2,230       2,351  

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     330       609  

Minority interest

     (333 )     (432 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of Pocono Downs acquisition:

    

Increase in receivables

     (965 )     (4,057 )

Decrease (increase) in inventories

     949       (764 )

Increase in other assets

     (7,482 )     (3,960 )

Decrease in trade payables

     (5,042 )     (5,487 )

Increase in other liabilities

     12,895       19,786  
                

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

     191,162       181,245  
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment, net of change in construction payables of $5,391 and $774, respectively

     (80,417 )     (34,736 )

Acquisition of Pocono Downs, net of cash acquired of $875

     —         (280,114 )

Proceeds from asset sales

     293       165  

Issuance of third party loans and advances

     (2,558 )     (5,838 )

Payments received on third-party loans

     464       343  
                

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (82,218 )     (320,180 )
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

    

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     207,000       680,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

     (207,000 )     (764,000 )

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—term loan

     —         58,333  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—term loan

     —         (150,000 )

Line of credit borrowings

     352,623       339,360  

Line of credit repayments

     (352,623 )     (325,290 )

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

     —         400,000  

Payments on long-term debt

     (14,970 )     (2,000 )

Minority interest contributions and advances

     1,097       229  

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

     (28,605 )     (26,301 )

Distributions to Tribe

     (54,271 )     (50,428 )

Capitalized debt issuance costs

     —         (7,764 )

Proceeds from the settlement of derivative instruments

     —         3,598  
                

Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities

     (96,749 )     155,737  
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     12,195       16,802  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     72,425       60,794  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 84,620     $ 77,596  
                

Supplemental disclosures:

    

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 59,101     $ 47,403  

Acquisition: Pocono Downs

    

Fair value of assets acquired, including cash of $875

   $ —       $ 285,915  

Cash paid

     —         280,989  
                

Fair value of liabilities assumed

   $ —       $ 4,926  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (the “Tribe”) established the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) in July 1995 with the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities for the Tribe on Tribal lands and the non-exclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. The Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 507-acre reservation located in southeastern Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, federally recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino gaming operations on tribal land, subject to, among other things, the negotiation of a compact with the affected state. The Tribe and the State of Connecticut have entered into such a compact (the “Mohegan Compact”), which has been approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior. The Authority is primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and development of gaming facilities. On October 12, 1996, the Authority opened a casino known as Mohegan Sun. On January 25, 2005, the Authority purchased the entities which own Pocono Downs, a harness racing facility now known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, and five off-track wagering (“OTW”) facilities located in Pennsylvania. The Authority is governed by a nine-member Management Board, consisting of the same nine members as those of the Mohegan Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe). Any change in the composition of the Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in the Authority’s Management Board.

The Authority has the following wholly owned subsidiaries: Mohegan Basketball Club LLC (“MBC”), Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (“Mohegan Ventures-NW”), and Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC (“MCV-PA”). MBC owns and operates a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”), the Connecticut Sun, and owns approximately 3.6% of the membership interests in WNBA, LLC. As of June 30, 2006, Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 54.15% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan LLC (“Salishan-Mohegan”), formed with an unrelated third party to participate in the development and management of a casino to be owned by the federally recognized Cowlitz Indian Tribe and located in Clark County, Washington (the “Cowlitz Project”). Refer to Note 9 for changes to membership interests in Salishan-Mohegan subsequent to June 30, 2006. MCV-PA holds a 0.01% general partnership interest in Downs Racing, L.P., Backside, L.P., Mill Creek Land, L.P., and Northeast Concessions, L.P. (collectively, the “Pocono Downs entities”), while the Authority holds a 99.99% limited partnership interest in each such entity. The Pocono Downs entities own and operate Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and the OTW facilities in Pennsylvania. The Authority views Mohegan Sun and the properties owned by the Pocono Downs entities as separate operating segments.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with Rule 10-01, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete consolidated financial statements. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period have been included. Operating results for the three months and the nine months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005. In addition, certain amounts in the 2005 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2006 presentation.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Authority and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—an interpretation of ARB No. 51,” the accounts of Salishan-Mohegan are consolidated into the accounts of Mohegan Ventures-NW as it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. In consolidation, all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (“FAS 154”). FAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of changes in accounting principle, subject to certain practicability provisions, but does not change the guidance in APB Opinion No. 20 for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and a change in accounting estimate. FAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Authority does not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 3—FINANCING FACILITIES:

Financing facilities, as described below, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    

June 30,

2006

  

September 30,

2005

Bank Credit Facility

   $ —      $ —  

1999 8 1/8% Senior Notes

     —        13,970

2005 6 1/8% Senior Notes

     250,000      250,000

2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     16,345      16,345

2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     250,000      250,000

2003 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     330,000      330,000

2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     225,000      225,000

2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     150,000      150,000

WNBA Promissory Note

     5,000      6,000

Line of Credit

     —        —  

Mortgage—Salishan-Mohegan

     2,550      2,550
             

Subtotal

   $ 1,228,895    $ 1,243,865

Net deferred gain on derivative instruments sold

     345      15
             

Total debt

   $ 1,229,240    $ 1,243,880
             

Bank Credit Facility

As of June 30, 2006, the Authority has a loan agreement for up to $450.0 million (the “Bank Credit Facility”) from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as administrative agent. The Bank Credit Facility provides for a revolving loan and letter of credit capacity of up to $450.0 million, and matures on March 31, 2008. As of June 30, 2006, the amount under letters of credit totaled $50.7 million, of which no amount was drawn (refer to “Letters of Credit” below). The revolving loan has no

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full at maturity. The Authority had $399.3 million available for borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility as of June 30, 2006 (without taking into account covenants under the Line of Credit described below).

In December 2005, the Authority received the requisite consent of its lenders to Amendment No. 4 to its Bank Credit Facility, which provided for an increase in the maximum amount available under letters of credit to $60.0 million. Amendment No. 4 permitted the Authority to establish the $50.0 million letter of credit necessary in connection with the Pennsylvania slot machine licensing process (refer to “Letters of Credit” below).

The Bank Credit Facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the Authority’s assets, including the assets of the Pocono Downs entities, and a leasehold mortgage on the land and improvements which comprise Mohegan Sun. The Authority will also be required to pledge additional assets as collateral for the Bank Credit Facility as it or its guarantor subsidiaries acquire them. As of June 30, 2006, the Authority’s obligations under the Bank Credit Facility are guaranteed by MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities (also refer to Note 9). The Bank Credit Facility subjects the Authority to a number of restrictive covenants, including financial covenants. These financial covenants relate to, among other things, its permitted total debt and senior debt leverage ratios, its minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and the Authority’s maximum capital expenditures. The Bank Credit Facility includes non-financial covenants by the Authority and the Tribe of the type customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions including requirements that:

 

    the Tribe preserve its existence as a federally recognized Indian tribe;

 

    the Tribe cause the Authority to continually operate Mohegan Sun in compliance with all applicable laws; and

 

    except under specific conditions, limit the Authority from selling or disposing of its assets, limit the transfer of the Authority’s assets to non-guarantor subsidiaries, limit the incurrence by the Authority of other debt or contingent obligations and limit the Authority’s ability to extend credit, make investments or commingle its assets with assets of the Tribe.

As of June 30, 2006, both the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all of their respective covenant requirements in the Bank Credit Facility.

At the Authority’s option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus in either case, the applicable spread discussed below. The Authority also pays commitment fees for the unused portion of the revolving loan on a quarterly basis equal to the applicable spread for commitment fees times the average daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. Applicable spreads are based on the Authority’s Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Bank Credit Facility. The applicable spread for base rate advances is between 0.50% and 1.25%, and the applicable spread for LIBOR rate advances is between 1.75% and 2.50%. The applicable spread for commitment fees is between 0.375% and 0.50%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on LIBOR loans is payable at the end of each applicable interest period or quarterly in arrears, if earlier. Interest on base rate advances is payable quarterly in arrears. As of June 30, 2006, the Authority had no base rate loans and LIBOR rate loans outstanding. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.50% as of June 30, 2006. Accrued interest, including commitment fees, on the Bank Credit Facility was $2,000 and $595,000 as of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

1999 8 1/8% Senior Notes

In March 1999, the Authority issued $200.0 million Senior Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.125% per annum (the “1999 Senior Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to extinguish or defease existing debt, pay transaction costs and fund initial costs related to the major expansion of Mohegan Sun known as Project Sunburst. In August 2004, the Authority completed a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of its outstanding 1999 Senior Notes. As part of the tender offer, the Authority solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the 1999 Senior Notes which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate principal amount of 1999 Senior Notes tendered was $186.0 million. The remaining 1999 Senior Notes matured on January 1, 2006. On January 3, 2006, the outstanding principal amount of $14.0 million of the 1999 Senior Notes and accrued interest of $568,000 were paid. As of September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the 1999 Senior Notes was $284,000.

2005 6 1/8% Senior Notes

In February 2005, the Authority issued $250.0 million Senior Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6.125% per annum (the “2005 Senior Notes”). The net proceeds from this financing were used to repay amounts outstanding under the Bank Credit Facility and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. The 2005 Senior Notes mature on February 15, 2013. The first call date for the 2005 Senior Notes is February 15, 2009. Interest on the 2005 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15. The 2005 Senior Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority, which are effectively subordinated to all of the existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the Authority, including the Bank Credit Facility. The 2005 Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing, and rank senior to the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing, the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes. As of June 30, 2006, MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are guarantors of the 2005 Senior Notes (also refer to Note 9). Refer to Note 8 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the 2005 Senior Notes was $5.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

2001 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In July 2001, the Authority issued $150.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.375% per annum (the “2001 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to pay transaction costs, pay down $90.0 million on the prior bank credit facility and fund costs related to Project Sunburst. Interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on July 1, 2011. The first call date for the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes is July 1, 2006. The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. MBC is a guarantor of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 8 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries.

 

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In August 2004, the Authority completed a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of its outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. As part of the tender offer, the Authority solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate principal amount of 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes tendered was $133.7 million. An aggregate principal amount of $16.3 million of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes remain outstanding as of June 30, 2006. Accrued interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes was $684,000 and $342,000 as of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively.

2002 8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In February 2002, the Authority issued $250.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.0% per annum (the “2002 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to pay transaction costs and pay down $243.0 million on the Authority’s prior bank credit facility. Interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1. The 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on April 1, 2012. The first call date for the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes is April 1, 2007. The 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. As of June 30, 2006, MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are guarantors of the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes (also refer to Note 9). Refer to Note 8 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes was $5.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively.

2003 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In July 2003, the Authority issued $330.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6.375% per annum (the “2003 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to repurchase substantially all of the outstanding $300.0 million 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes issued in March 1999 and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. Interest on the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15. The 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on July 15, 2009. The 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. As of June 30, 2006, MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are guarantors of the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes (also refer to Note 9). Refer to Note 8 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes was $9.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

 

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2004 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In August 2004, the Authority issued $225.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 7.125% per annum (the “2004 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The net proceeds from this financing, together with $130.0 million of availability under the Bank Credit Facility, were used to repurchase the outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes and the outstanding 1999 Senior Notes tendered in the tender offers described above and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on August 15, 2014. The first call date for the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes is August 15, 2009. Interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. As of June 30, 2006, MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are guarantors of the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes (also refer to Note 9). Refer to Note 8 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes was $6.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In February 2005, the Authority issued $150.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6.875% per annum (the “2005 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The net proceeds from this financing were used to repay amounts outstanding under the Bank Credit Facility and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. The 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on February 15, 2015. The first call date for the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes is February 15, 2010. Interest on the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15. The 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. As of June 30, 2006, MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are guarantors of the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes (also refer to Note 9). Refer to Note 8 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes was $3.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

The senior and senior subordinated note indentures contain certain financial and non-financial covenants with which the Authority and the Tribe must comply. The financial covenants include, among other things, limitations on restricted payments and the incurrence of indebtedness, while the non-financial covenants include, among other things, reporting obligations, compliance with laws and regulations and the Authority’s continued existence. As of June 30, 2006, both the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all of their respective covenant requirements in the senior and senior subordinated note indentures.

WNBA Promissory Note

The Authority and MBC are parties to a membership agreement with WNBA, LLC (the “Membership Agreement”). The Membership Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which MBC acquired

 

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a membership in the WNBA and the right to own and operate a professional basketball team in the WNBA. The Authority guaranteed the obligations of MBC under the Membership Agreement.

In consideration for this acquisition, MBC paid $2.0 million (with funds advanced from the Authority) and issued a promissory note to the WNBA (the “WNBA Note”) for $8.0 million that accrues interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.5%. The Authority guaranteed the obligations of MBC under the WNBA Note. Pursuant to the WNBA Note, principal payments of $1.0 million, subject to adjustment for certain revenue thresholds, and interest payments are required to be paid to the WNBA on each anniversary of the WNBA Note. The WNBA Note is scheduled to mature no later than January 2013. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the WNBA Note was $136,000 and $191,000, respectively.

Line of Credit

The Authority has a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (formerly Fleet National Bank) (the “Line of Credit”). Each advance accrues interest on the basis of one-month LIBOR, plus the applicable spread, determined at the time the advance is made on the basis of the Authority’s Leverage Ratio as defined in the Line of Credit. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are uncollateralized obligations of the Authority. The Line of Credit was amended in March 2006 to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2008. The Line of Credit subjects the Authority to certain covenants, including a covenant to maintain at least $25.0 million available for borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2006, the Authority was in compliance with all covenant requirements in the Line of Credit. As of June 30, 2006, the Authority had $25.0 million available for borrowing under the Line of Credit. As of June 30, 2006, there was no accrued interest on the Line of Credit. As of September 30, 2005, accrued interest on the Line of Credit was $10,000.

Mortgage Payable

In July 2004, the Authority’s wholly owned subsidiary, Mohegan Ventures-NW, formed a limited liability company, Salishan-Mohegan, with Salishan Company, LLC (“Salishan Company”), an unrelated third party. Upon formation of Salishan-Mohegan, Salishan Company contributed, among other things, land with a mortgage payable of $2.6 million. The mortgage payable bears interest due on a monthly basis at an annual rate of 9.5%, with the principal balance payable in full by Salishan-Mohegan on the maturity date. In March 2006, Salishan-Mohegan received an extension on the maturity date from March 28, 2006 to March 28, 2007. Accrued interest on the mortgage payable was $40,000 and $20,000 as of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. Any and all amounts paid by Salishan-Mohegan, including interest payments, pursuant to this agreement are reimbursable by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe provided certain events occur, as described in the development agreement between Salishan-Mohegan and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Derivative Instruments

The Authority is considered an “end user” of derivative instruments and engages in derivative transactions from time to time for risk management purposes only. There were no derivative instruments held by the Authority as of June 30, 2006.

Interest rate swap agreements hedging currently outstanding debt instruments of the Authority which qualified for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and were designated as fair value hedges were sold in prior fiscal years for a net aggregate

 

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gain of $1.7 million. The $1.7 million net aggregate gain was deferred and added to the carrying value of the respective notes being hedged and is being amortized and recorded to interest expense over the remaining term of the respective notes. For the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006, the Authority recorded amortization of $114,000 and $330,000, respectively, to interest expense related to the sale of these derivative instruments. The Authority expects to record $456,000 to offset interest expense over the next twelve months.

Letters of Credit

The Authority maintains four uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities, to satisfy overdue pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pocono Downs entities that may arise, to satisfy overdue amounts for purses due horsemen at Pocono Downs that may arise and to ensure payment of the $50.0 million license fee due upon issuance of a Pennsylvania Category One Slot Machine License for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The letters of credit expire on August 31, 2006, January 25, 2007, November 11, 2006 and December 26, 2006, respectively, subject to renewals. As of June 30, 2006, no amounts were drawn on the letters of credit.

NOTE 4—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The Tribe provides governmental and administrative services to the Authority in conjunction with the operation of Mohegan Sun. During the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Authority incurred $5.0 million and $4.3 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Authority incurred $14.9 million and $12.8 million, respectively, of expenses for such services.

The Tribe, through one of its limited liability companies, has entered into various land lease agreements with the Authority for access, parking and related purposes for Mohegan Sun. The Authority expensed $65,000 and $195,000 relating to these land lease agreements for each of the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Authority purchases the majority of its utilities, including electricity, gas, water and sewer, from an instrumentality of the Tribe, the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority. During the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Authority incurred costs of $4.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively, for such utilities. During the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Authority incurred costs of $14.8 million and $12.4 million, respectively, for such utilities.

The Tribe provides services through its Development Department for projects related to Mohegan Sun. The Authority recorded $664,000 and $4.3 million of capital expenditures associated with the Tribe’s Development Department for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Authority recorded $1.9 million and $7.5 million of capital expenditures associated with the Tribe’s Development Department for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Authority and Little People, LLC (an entity owned by the Tribe) had a lease agreement, whereby Little People, LLC leased retail space located in the Shops at Mohegan Sun from the Authority. In June 2006, the lease agreement was terminated, and the Authority purchased the furniture and fixtures, inventory and various outstanding accounts receivable pertaining to these retail operations from Little People, LLC for approximately $687,000.

 

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NOTE 5—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

The Mohegan Compact

In May 1994, the Tribe and the State of Connecticut entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) which sets forth certain matters regarding implementation of the Mohegan Compact. The MOU stipulates that a portion of the revenues earned on slot machines must be paid to the State of Connecticut (“Slot Win Contribution”). The Slot Win Contribution payments will not be required if the State of Connecticut legalizes any other gaming operations with slot machines or other commercial casino table games within Connecticut, except those consented to by the Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. For each 12-month period commencing July 1, 1995, the Slot Win Contribution shall be the lesser of (a) 30% of gross revenues from slot machines, or (b) the greater of (i) 25% of gross revenues from slot machines or (ii) $80.0 million.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the Slot Win Contribution totaling $56.9 million and $55.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the expenses associated with the Slot Win Contribution totaled $165.2 million and $157.4 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, outstanding Slot Win Contribution payments to the State of Connecticut totaled $18.4 million and $18.7 million, respectively.

Priority Distribution Agreement

On August 1, 2001, the Authority and the Tribe entered into an agreement (the “Priority Distribution Agreement”), which obligates the Authority to make monthly payments to the Tribe to the extent of the Authority’s net cash flow, as defined in the Priority Distribution Agreement. The Priority Distribution Agreement, which has a perpetual term, limits the maximum aggregate payments by the Authority to the Tribe in each calendar year to $14.0 million, as adjusted annually in accordance with the formula specified in the Priority Distribution Agreement to reflect the effects of inflation. However, payments pursuant to the Priority Distribution Agreement do not reduce the Authority’s obligations to make payments to reimburse the Tribe for governmental services provided by the Tribe or any payments under any other agreements with the Tribe. The monthly payments under the Priority Distribution Agreement are limited obligations of the Authority payable only to the extent of its net cash flow and are not secured by a lien or encumbrance on any assets or property of the Authority. The Authority’s condensed consolidated financial statements reflect payments associated with the Priority Distribution Agreement of $4.1 million and $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, these payments totaled $12.2 million and $11.8 million, respectively.

ACLS of New England, Inc.

The Authority has a 10-year laundry services agreement with ACLS of New England, Inc. (“ACLS”). The Authority has an option to renew the agreement for one additional 10-year term after its expiration in October 2012. Under the laundry services agreement, the Authority will pay an agreed upon rate for laundry services, adjusted annually for the Consumer Price Index and unusual increases in energy costs. Additionally, the Authority made a $500,000 loan to ACLS to develop the laundry service facility. Pursuant to the terms of the loan, interest may accrue based on the exercise of the renewal options or other certain circumstances. In the event that circumstances occur where interest will be accrued, interest shall accrue commencing from the date of the advance at an annual rate of five percent.

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circumstances, become the joint owners of the laundry facility and be jointly and severally obligated to repay a term loan which is secured by a mortgage on the laundry facility. The term of the agreements is for ten years and, if the Authority and MPTN become obligated to repay the term loan, the maximum potential future principal payments (undiscounted) the Authority and MPTN could be required to make are approximately $4.4 million.

Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement

In October 2004, the Authority entered into a purchase agreement (the “Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement”) with subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (“Penn National”), pursuant to which the Authority acquired the Pocono Downs entities, for a purchase price of approximately $280.0 million. The Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement provides the Authority with post-closing termination rights in the event of certain materially adverse legislative or regulatory events. Subject to certain conditions contained in the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement, by July 1, 2006, if either Downs Racing L.P.’s application for a Category One Slot Machine License has been denied or has not been issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) as a direct result of the conduct of the sellers (or certain of its related entities), or no conditional or permanent gaming licenses have been issued by the PGCB, the Authority has the right to require the sellers (or certain of its related entities) to repurchase the interests in the Pocono Downs entities. This right will expire upon the approval by the PGCB of Penn National Racecourse for a conditional or permanent Category One Slot Machine License, so long as it has not been sold to a third party unaffiliated with the Pocono Downs sellers. Refer to Note 9 for discussion of an amendment to the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement.

Environmental Contingencies

Prior to acquiring the Pocono Downs entities, the Authority conducted an extensive environmental investigation of the Pocono Downs facilities. In the course of that work, the Authority identified several recognized environmental conditions at the Pocono Downs facility for which corrective actions are necessary to bring the property into compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Authority has implemented a comprehensive plan to mitigate and resolve these conditions. Under the terms of the corrective action plans and as included in the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement, the sellers will be responsible for the costs of the remedial actions up to $1.0 million, and the Authority will be responsible for all environmental costs in excess of $1.0 million but less than or equal to $2.0 million. The sellers also agreed to indemnify the Authority for up to $10.0 million of additional costs in excess of $2.0 million that the Authority may incur as a result of the environmental condition of the Pocono Downs properties prior to closing. The total cost of remediation is estimated to be approximately $1.8 million at June 30, 2006, of which $1.6 million has been incurred. Refer to Note 9 for discussion of an amendment to the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement.

Pennsylvania Property Tax Litigation

In connection with the Authority’s acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities, as the successor owner of Downs Racing, L.P., the Authority is involved in a dispute with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, which had filed an appeal against a predecessor company, Pocono Downs, Inc., and the Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals relating to certain property tax assessments. The school district has challenged the certified assessment for the tax year 2002, and is seeking an unspecified increase to the assessed value of that property for 2002 and subsequent tax years, and now including additional assessments for tax year 2007. At this stage of the litigation, no single amount within the range of any possible loss can be reasonably determined as an estimated loss. The case, Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals and Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), C.P. Luzerne County No. 7793-C of 2001, is scheduled for trial in September 2006. The Authority cannot provide any assurance as to the ultimate success of our defense of the

 

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school board’s complaint. If the school board’s complaint was resolved unfavorably to Downs Racing, L.P., the Authority’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected. Refer to Note 9 for discussion of an amendment to the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement.

Other Litigation

The Authority is a defendant in certain other litigation incurred in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, based on the advice of counsel, the aggregate liability, if any, arising from such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Authority’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Land Purchase Options

Upon formation of Salishan-Mohegan, Salishan Company contributed land purchase options related to property in Clark County, Washington to be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe for purposes of the Cowlitz Project, upon (1) receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino and (2) the underlying property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior. On April 28, 2006, in accordance with the option agreements, Salishan-Mohegan closed on the last of these options and purchased the final parcel for approximately $3.2 million, excluding closing costs and net of total deposits paid in prior periods of $1.6 million. The option agreements also required a cumulative payment of $2.4 million for fees related to extending the options to purchase all three parcels, which was paid upon the closing of the last parcel.

NOTE 6—RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT:

In February 1998, the Authority and Trading Cove Associates (“TCA”) entered into an agreement (the “Relinquishment Agreement”). Effective January 1, 2000 (the “Relinquishment Date”), the Relinquishment Agreement superseded a then existing management agreement with TCA. The Relinquishment Agreement provides, among other things, that the Authority will make certain payments to TCA out of, and determined as a percentage of, Revenues (as defined in the Relinquishment Agreement) generated by Mohegan Sun over a 15-year period commencing on the Relinquishment Date. The payments (“Senior Relinquishment Payments” and “Junior Relinquishment Payments”) have separate schedules and priority. Senior Relinquishment Payments commenced on April 25, 2000, twenty-five days following the end of the first three-month period after the Relinquishment Date and continue at the end of each three-month period thereafter until January 25, 2015. Junior Relinquishment Payments commenced on July 25, 2000, twenty-five days following the end of the first six-month period after the Relinquishment Date and continue at the end of each six-month period thereafter until January 25, 2015. Each Senior Relinquishment Payment and Junior Relinquishment Payment is an amount equal to 2.5% of the Revenues generated by Mohegan Sun over the immediately preceding three-month or six-month payment period, as the case may be. “Revenues” are defined in the Relinquishment Agreement as gross gaming revenues (other than Class II gaming revenue) and all other facility revenues (including, without limitation, hotel revenues, room service, food and beverage sales, ticket revenues, fees or receipts from convention/events center and all rental or other receipts from lessees and concessionaires but not the gross receipts of such lessees, licenses and concessionaires).

In the event of any bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding relating to the Authority, the Relinquishment Agreement provides that each of the Senior and Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are subordinated in right to payment of senior secured obligations, which include the Bank Credit Facility and capital lease obligations, and that the Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are

 

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further subordinated to payment of all other senior obligations, including the Authority’s 2005 Senior Notes. The Relinquishment Agreement also provides that all relinquishment payments are subordinated in right of payment to the minimum priority distribution payments, which are monthly payments required to be made by the Authority to the Tribe, to the extent then due. The Authority, in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” has recorded a relinquishment liability of the estimated present value of its obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement.

A relinquishment liability of $549.1 million was established at September 30, 1998 based on the present value of the estimated future Mohegan Sun revenues utilizing the Authority’s risk-free investment rate. At June 30, 2006, the carrying amount of the relinquishment liability was $528.5 million as compared to $552.5 million at September 30, 2005. The decrease in the relinquishment liability during the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is due to $47.0 million in relinquishment payments, offset by $23.0 million for the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. Of the $47.0 million in relinquishment payments, $28.6 million represents payment of principal and $18.4 million represents payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. During the nine months ended June 30, 2005, the Authority paid $44.1 million in relinquishment payments, consisting of $26.3 million in principal amounts and $17.8 million for the payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. The accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability reflects the accretion of the discount to the present value of the relinquishment liability for the impact of the time value of money. At June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, relinquishment payments earned but unpaid were $27.6 million and $19.2 million, respectively.

 

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NOTE 7—SEGMENT REPORTING:

The Authority currently owns and operates the Mohegan Sun property in Connecticut and, through the Pocono Downs entities, operates a harness racetrack at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and five OTW facilities in Pennsylvania. All of the Authority’s revenues are derived from these operations. The Authority’s executive officers review and assess the performance of the operating results and determine the proper allocation of resources to Mohegan Sun and the Pocono Downs entities on a separate basis. The Authority, therefore, believes that it has two operating segments, one comprised solely of Mohegan Sun and another, referred to as “Pocono Downs” herein, comprised of the operations of the Pocono Downs entities. The two operating segments are also separate reporting segments due to the differing nature of their operations. The following tables provide financial information on each segment (in thousands):

 

    

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

   

For the Nine Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2006     2005     2006     2005 (1)  

Net revenues:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 344,614     $ 332,215     $ 1,018,973     $ 958,044  

Pocono Downs

     9,628       10,308       24,751       16,552  
                                

Total

     354,242       342,523       1,043,724       974,596  
                                

Income (loss) from operations:

        

Mohegan Sun

     76,281       71,338       218,836       195,040  

Pocono Downs

     (1,844 )     209       (5,734 )     391  

Corporate

     (1,373 )     (2,847 )     (7,475 )     (8,310 )
                                

Total

     73,064       68,700       205,627       187,121  
                                

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (7,677 )     (6,867 )     (23,030 )     (20,600 )

Interest income

     652       189       1,466       416  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (22,664 )     (23,423 )     (68,306 )     (64,875 )

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —         —         —         (280 )

Other expense, net

     (85 )     (325 )     (77 )     (1,140 )
                                

Income before minority interest

     43,290       38,274       115,680       100,642  

Minority interest

     (413 )     237       333       432  
                                

Net income

   $ 42,877     $ 38,511     $ 116,013     $ 101,074  
                                
     For the Nine Months Ended
June 30,
             
     2006     2005 (1)              

Capital expenditures:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 36,888     $ 33,411      

Pocono Downs

     35,823       2,099      

Corporate

     13,097       —        
                    

Total

   $ 85,808     $ 35,510      
                    
     June 30,
2006
    September 30,
2005
             

Total assets:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 1,508,097     $ 1,525,300      

Pocono Downs (including goodwill of $39,459)

     323,463       289,734      

Corporate

     60,480       41,834      
                    

Total

   $ 1,892,040     $ 1,856,868      
                    

(1) Period from date of inception (January 25, 2005) to June 30, 2005 for Pocono Downs.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 8—CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION:

As of June 30, 2006, the Authority’s outstanding public debt, comprised of substantially all of its senior and senior subordinated notes, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by at least one or all of the following subsidiaries of the Authority: MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities (also refer to Notes 3 and 9). Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are not presented below because the Authority believes that they are not material to investors. Condensed consolidating financial statement information for the Authority, MBC, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and the non-guarantor subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 and for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 is as follows (in thousands):

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

 

     As of June 30, 2006  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS           

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,257,508     $ 68,752     $ 19,951     $ —       $ 1,346,211  

Intercompany receivables

     379,994       —         —         (379,994 )     —    

Other intangible assets, net

     119,827       219,944       —         —         339,771  

Other assets, net

     156,124       40,967       8,967       —         206,058  
                                        

Total assets

   $ 1,913,453     $ 329,663     $ 28,918     $ (379,994 )   $ 1,892,040  
                                        
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL           

Total current liabilities

   $ 266,141     $ 8,010     $ 3,636     $ —       $ 277,787  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,221,690       4,000       —         —         1,225,690  

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     427,914       —         —         —         427,914  

Intercompany payables

     —         355,695       24,299       (379,994 )     —    

Other long-term liabilities

     563       —         —         —         563  

Investment in subsidiaries

     39,959       —         —         (39,959 )     —    
                                        

Total liabilities

     1,956,267       367,705       27,935       (419,953 )     1,931,954  

Minority interest in subsidiary

     —         —         3,216       —         3,216  

Total capital

     (42,814 )     (38,042 )     (2,233 )     39,959       (43,130 )
                                        

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 1,913,453     $ 329,663     $ 28,918     $ (379,994 )   $ 1,892,040  
                                        
     As of September 30, 2005  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS           

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,283,885     $ 34,956     $ 3,850     $ —       $ 1,322,691  

Intercompany receivables

     306,993       —         —         (306,993 )     —    

Other intangible assets, net

     119,826       220,741       —           340,567  

Other assets, net

     140,629       41,616       11,365       —         193,610  
                                        

Total assets

   $ 1,851,333     $ 297,313     $ 15,215     $ (306,993 )   $ 1,856,868  
                                        
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL           

Total current liabilities

   $ 257,199     $ 7,710     $ 5,509     $ —       $ 270,418  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,221,348       5,000       —         —         1,226,348  

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     462,078       —         —         —         462,078  

Intercompany payables

     —         298,570       8,423       (306,993 )     —    

Other long-term liabilities

     336       —         —         —         336  

Investment in subsidiaries

     14,928       —         —         (14,928 )     —    
                                        

Total liabilities

     1,955,889       311,280       13,932       (321,921 )     1,959,180  

Minority interest in subsidiary

     —         —         2,560       —         2,560  

Total capital

     (104,556 )     (13,967 )     (1,277 )     14,928       (104,872 )
                                        

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 1,851,333     $ 297,313     $ 15,215     $ (306,993 )   $ 1,856,868  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

   $ 343,215     $ 11,507     $ —       $ (480 )   $ 354,242  

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Gaming & other operations

     196,038       8,663       —         (480 )     204,221  

Advertising, general and administrative

     50,737       3,021       (608 )     —         53,150  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     —         1,361       —         —         1,361  

Depreciation and amortization

     21,461       985       —         —         22,446  
                                        

Total operating costs and expenses

     268,236       14,030       (608 )     (480 )     281,178  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     74,979       (2,523 )     608       —         73,064  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (7,677 )     —         —         —         (7,677 )

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (16,014 )     (6,081 )     (569 )     —         (22,664 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

     (8,346 )     —         —         8,346       —    

Other income (expense), net

     (65 )     2       630       —         567  
                                        

Income (loss) before minority interest

     42,877       (8,602 )     669       8,346       43,290  

Minority interest

     —         —         (413 )     —         (413 )
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 42,877     $ (8,602 )   $ 256     $ 8,346     $ 42,877  
                                        
     For the Three Months ended June 30, 2005  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   

Consolidating/

Eliminating

Adjustments

    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

   $ 331,131     $ 11,698     $ —       $ (306 )   $ 342,523  

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Gaming & other operations

     190,816       8,790       —         (306 )     199,300  

Advertising, general and administrative

     48,733       2,767       716       —         52,216  

Depreciation and amortization

     21,080       1,227       —         —         22,307  
                                        

Total operating costs and expenses

     260,629       12,784       716       (306 )     273,823  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     70,502       (1,086 )     (716 )     —         68,700  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (6,867 )     —         —         —         (6,867 )

Interest expense

     (18,180 )     (5,243 )     —         —         (23,423 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

     (6,613 )     —         —         6,613       —    

Other income (expense), net

     (331 )     1       194       —         (136 )
                                        

Income (loss) before minority interest

     38,511       (6,328 )     (522 )     6,613       38,274  

Minority interest

     —           237       —         237  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 38,511     $ (6,328 )   $ (285 )   $ 6,613     $ 38,511  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

    For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006  
    Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

  $ 1,017,578     $ 26,638     $ —       $ (492 )   $ 1,043,724  

Operating costs and expenses:

         

Gaming & other operations

    591,351       20,483       —         (492 )     611,342  

Advertising, general and administrative

    147,533       8,456       1,558       —         157,547  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

    —         3,409       —         —         3,409  

Depreciation and amortization

    62,971       2,828       —         —         65,799  
                                       

Total operating costs and expenses

    801,855       35,176       1,558       (492 )     838,097  
                                       

Income (loss) from operations

    215,723       (8,538 )     (1,558 )     —         205,627  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (23,030 )     —         —         —         (23,030 )

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (49,611 )     (17,558 )     (1,137 )     —         (68,306 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

    (27,047 )     —         —         27,047       —    

Other income (expense), net

    (22 )     5       1,406       —         1,389  
                                       

Income (loss) before minority interest

    116,013       (26,091 )     (1,289 )     27,047       115,680  

Minority interest

    —         —         333       —         333  
                                       

Net income (loss)

  $ 116,013     $ (26,091 )   $ (956 )   $ 27,047     $ 116,013  
                                       
    For the Nine Months ended June 30, 2005  
    Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

  $ 956,675     $ 18,326     $ —       $ (405 )   $ 974,596  

Operating costs and expenses:

         

Gaming & other operations

    558,011       13,822       —         (405 )     571,428  

Advertising, general and administrative

    143,808       4,912       1,450       —         150,170  

Depreciation and amortization

    63,715       2,162       —         —         65,877  
                                       

Total operating costs and expenses

    765,534       20,896       1,450       (405 )     787,475  
                                       

Income (loss) from operations

    191,141       (2,570 )     (1,450 )     —         187,121  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (20,600 )     —         —         —         (20,600 )

Interest expense

    (55,812 )     (9,063 )     —         —         (64,875 )

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    (280 )     —         —         —         (280 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

    (12,231 )     —         —         12,231       —    

Other income (expense), net

    (1,142 )     2       416       —         (724 )
                                       

Income (loss) before minority interest

    101,076       (11,631 )     (1,034 )     12,231       100,642  

Minority interest

    —         —         432       —         432  
                                       

Net income (loss)

  $ 101,076     $ (11,631 )   $ (602 )   $ 12,231     $ 101,074  
                                       

(1) Period from date of inception (January 25, 2005) to June 30, 2005 for Pocono Downs entities and MCV-PA.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006  
    Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 197,168     $ (6,008 )   $ 2     $ —       $ 191,162  
                                       

Purchases of property and equipment

    (34,551 )     (32,784 )     (13,082 )     —         (80,417 )

Other cash flows used in investing activities

    (51,661 )     —         (2,558 )     52,418       (1,801 )
                                       

Net cash flows used in investing activities

    (86,212 )     (32,784 )     (15,640 )     52,418       (82,218 )
                                       

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

    207,000       —         —         —         207,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

    (207,000 )     —         —         —         (207,000 )

Line of credit borrowings

    352,623       —         —         —         352,623  

Line of credit repayments

    (352,623 )     —         —         —         (352,623 )

Principal portion of relinquishment payments

    (28,605 )     —         —         —         (28,605 )

Distributions to Tribe

    (54,271 )     —         —         —         (54,271 )

Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (13,971 )     36,878       15,638       (52,418 )     (13,873 )
                                       

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (96,847 )     36,878       15,638       (52,418 )     (96,749 )
                                       

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    14,109       (1,914 )     —         —         12,195  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    71,504       921       —         —         72,425  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 85,613     $ (993 )   $ —       $ —       $ 84,620  
                                       
    For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2005  
    Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

  $ 179,586     $ 1,658     $ 1     $ —       $ 181,245  
                                       

Purchase of property and equipment

    (33,001 )     (1,735 )     —         —         (34,736 )

Acquisition of Pocono Downs

    —         (280,114 )     —         —         (280,114 )

Other cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

    (287,733 )     —         (4,245 )     286,648       (5,330 )
                                       

Net cash flows used in investing activities

    (320,734 )     (281,849 )     (4,245 )     286,648       (320,180 )
                                       

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

    680,000       —         —         —         680,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

    (764,000 )     —         —         —         (764,000 )

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—term loan

    58,333       —         —         —         58,333  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—term loan

    (150,000 )     —         —         —         (150,000 )

Line of credit borrowings

    339,360       —         —         —         339,360  

Line of credit repayments

    (325,290 )     —         —         —         (325,290 )

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

    400,000       —         —         —         400,000  

Principal portion of relinquishment payments

    (26,301 )     —         —         —         (26,301 )

Distributions to Tribe

    (50,428 )     —         —         —         (50,428 )

Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (4,166 )     280,633       4,244       (286,648 )     (5,937 )
                                       

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    157,508       280,633       4,244       (286,648 )     155,737  
                                       

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    16,360       442       —         —         16,802  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    60,406       388       —         —         60,794  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 76,766     $ 830     $ —       $ —       $ 77,596  
                                       

(1) Period from date of inception (January 25, 2005) to June 30, 2005 for Pocono Downs entities and MCV-PA.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 9—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

Salishan-Mohegan

On August 4, 2006, the Authority purchased a 5.0% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan from Mohegan Ventures-NW and sold such 5.0% interest to the Tribe for approximately $351,000, reflecting the carrying value of Mohegan Ventures-NW. Mohegan Ventures-NW now holds a 49.15% interest in Salishan-Mohegan. Following these transactions, the Authority designated Mohegan Ventures-NW as a restricted subsidiary under the Bank Credit Facility and certain of the indentures to its senior and senior subordinated notes. While Salishan-Mohegan is expected to continue to be included in the consolidated financial statements of the Authority under generally accepted accounting principles, Salishan-Mohegan is no longer considered to be a subsidiary of the Authority under appropriate provisions of the Bank Credit Facility and the indentures to the Authority’s senior and senior subordinated notes. On August 4, 2006, Mohegan Ventures-NW executed appropriate agreements to guarantee the Authority’s debt obligations under the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes.

Amendment to Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement

On August 7, 2006, the Authority and PNGI Pocono, Inc., a subsidiary of Penn National, entered into an amendment of the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement. Penn National joined in this amendment to confirm its continuing guaranty of the performance of its subsidiaries under the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement, as amended. Pursuant to the amendment, the Authority will receive an aggregate refund of $30.0 million of the original purchase price for the Pocono Downs entities, payable in five installments of $7.0 million, $7.0 million, $6.5 million, $6.0 million and $3.5 million. The installments are payable upon each of the first five anniversaries of the opening date of slot machine operations at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Pursuant to the amendment, the seller and the Authority agreed to modify certain provisions of the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement, including: 1) the elimination of the Authority’s post-closing termination rights (refer to Note 5); 2) the elimination of the seller’s indemnification obligations for costs in excess of $2.0 million incurred with respect to remedial actions in connection with certain environmental conditions at the Pocono Downs facility (refer to Note 5); and 3) the elimination of certain other post-closing indemnification obligations of the seller, including those relating to claims asserted in connection with property tax case, Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals and Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), C.P. Luzerne County No. 7793-C of 2001, scheduled for trial in September 2006 (refer to Note 5). The effect of this amendment to the Pocono Downs Purchase Agreement on the consolidated financial statements of the Authority will be accounted for during the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Management Board of

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and its subsidiaries (the “Authority”) as of June 30, 2006, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and of changes in capital for each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Authority’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We previously audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, of changes in capital and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated December 7, 2005 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2005, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Hartford, Connecticut

August 8, 2006

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Some information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other materials filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include information relating to business development activities, as well as capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and increased competition. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to increased competition (including the legalization or expansion of gaming in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania), the financial performance of Mohegan Sun, Pocono Downs and the off-track wagering facilities (OTWs), dependence on existing management, potential adverse changes in local, regional, national or global economic climates, our leverage and ability to meet our debt service obligations, changes in federal, state or local tax laws or the administration of such laws, changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the limitation, denial or suspension of licenses required under gaming laws and regulations), and the continued availability of financing. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect our financial results is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, as well as our other reports and filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. We can not assure you that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes beginning on page 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

The Tribe and the Authority

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or the Tribe, is a federally recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 507-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to Uncasville, Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, federally recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino gaming operations on tribal lands, subject to, among other things, the negotiation of a gaming compact with the state in which they operate. The Tribe and the State of Connecticut have entered into such a compact, the Mohegan Compact, which has been approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior. We were established as an instrumentality of the Tribe, with the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities on tribal lands and the nonexclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. Our gaming operation at Mohegan Sun is one of only two legally authorized gaming operations in New England offering traditional slot machines and table games. Through our subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., we also own Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, or Pocono Downs, a harness racing facility located in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, as well as five Pennsylvania OTW facilities. We are governed by a nine-member Management Board, whose members also comprise the Mohegan Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe). Any change in the composition of the Mohegan Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in our Management Board.

Mohegan Sun

In October 1996, we opened a gaming and entertainment complex known as Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is located on a 240-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation overlooking the Thames River with direct access from Interstate 395 and Connecticut Route 2A via a four-lane access road constructed by us. Mohegan Sun is approximately 125 miles from New York City and approximately 100 miles from Boston, Massachusetts. In

 

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fiscal year 2002, we completed a major expansion of Mohegan Sun known as Project Sunburst. The first phase of Project Sunburst, the Casino of the Sky, which included increased gaming, restaurant and retail space and an entertainment arena, opened in September 2001. The remaining components, including an approximately 1,200-room luxury hotel and approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space, were fully opened in June 2002.

Mohegan Sun operates in an approximately 3.0 million square foot facility, which includes the following two casinos:

Casino of the Earth

The Casino of the Earth has approximately 179,500 square feet of gaming space and offers:

 

    approximately 3,800 slot machines and 195 table games (including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat);

 

    food and beverage amenities, including the Uncas American Indian Grill, a 285-seat full-service restaurant and bar that opened in July 2005, three full-service themed fine dining restaurants, with a fourth area featuring cuisine from all three themes, a 610-seat buffet, a ten-station food court featuring international and domestic cuisine and multiple service bars, all operated by us, for a current total of approximately 1,700 restaurant seats;

 

    an approximately 10,000 square foot, 410-seat lounge featuring live entertainment seven days a week;

 

    an approximately 11,000 square foot simulcasting race book facility; and

 

    four retail shops providing shopping opportunities ranging from Mohegan Sun logo souvenirs to cigars.

Casino of the Sky

The Casino of the Sky has approximately 119,000 square feet of gaming space and offers:

 

    approximately 2,400 slot machines and 120 table games (including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat);

 

    food and beverage amenities, including two full-service restaurants, two quick-service restaurants, a 24-hour coffee shop, a 320-seat buffet, a food court currently undergoing renovation and scheduled to open as a themed restaurant in the summer of 2006 and five lounges and bars operated by us, as well as four full-service and three quick-service restaurants operated by third parties, for a total of approximately 2,600 restaurant seats;

 

    Mohegan After Dark, consisting of a nightclub, a lounge and a pub, which are all operated by a third party;

 

    the Mohegan Sun Arena with seating for up to 10,000;

 

    a 350-seat Cabaret;

 

    the Shops at Mohegan Sun containing 30 different retail shops, seven of which we own;

 

    an approximately 1,200-room luxury hotel with a private high limit table games suite on the 36th floor;

 

    an approximately 20,000 square foot spa operated by a third party;

 

    approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space; and

 

    a child care facility and an arcade style entertainment area operated by a third party.

Mohegan Sun has parking spaces for approximately 13,000 guests and 3,100 employees. In addition, we operate the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center, an approximately 4,000 square foot, 20-pump facility located adjacent to Mohegan Sun.

Connecticut Sun

In January 2003, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, or MBC, for the purpose of holding a membership in the Women’s National Basketball Association, or WNBA, and owning and operating a professional basketball team in the WNBA. MBC entered into a membership agreement with the WNBA permitting it to operate the Connecticut Sun basketball team. The team plays its home games in the Mohegan Sun Arena.

 

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

In January 2005, we and our wholly owned subsidiary, Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC, acquired all of the partnership interests in Downs Racing, L.P., or Downs Racing, Mill Creek Land, L.P., Backside, L.P. and Northeast Concessions, L.P., or the Pocono Downs entities, from subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc., or Penn National. Downs Racing owns the harness racing facility now known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs located on approximately 400 acres in Plains Township, Pennsylvania as well as five Pennsylvania OTWs located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Erie, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley (Allentown). The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs harness racing facility is currently one of only two harness racetracks in Pennsylvania and one of only four thoroughbred and harness racing facilities in the Commonwealth. Harness racing has been conducted at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs since 1965. The Lehigh Valley (Allentown) OTW is a 28,000 square-foot facility and is the largest OTW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Harness racing activities are continuing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with 143 live racing days scheduled in 2006. The 2006 racing season commenced on April 1, 2006 and is scheduled to run through November 11, 2006. Year round simulcast pari-mutuel wagering activities also are conducted at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and the OTW facilities. A new state of the art, pari-mutuel simulcast facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs was opened to the public on March 13, 2006.

In December 2005, Downs Racing, submitted applications for conditional and permanent Category One Slot Machine Licenses with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, or PGCB. If issued, these licenses initially would permit Downs Racing to install and operate up to 3,000 slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. A minimum of 1,500 slot machines are required to be in operation within 12 months of the issuance of a slot machine license, unless otherwise extended by the PGCB for an additional period not to exceed 24 months. Under certain circumstances, Downs Racing may be permitted to install up to a total of 5,000 slot machines. Upon receipt of a conditional or permanent license, Downs Racing will be required to pay a one-time $50.0 million licensing fee to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As required by the PGCB, we delivered to the PGCB a letter of credit in the amount of $50.0 million as security for Downs Racing’s future license fee payment.

In June 2006, the PGCB approved regulations for slot machine suppliers and began awarding approved licenses to suppliers. The PGCB has announced that it now expects to award conditional Category One Slot Machine Licenses on September 27, 2006. The PGCB has scheduled September 11, 2006 and December 4, 2006 as the public hearing dates for Downs Racing’s applications for conditional and permanent Category One Slot Machine Licenses, respectively.

In anticipation of receipt of a slot machine license, Downs Racing is making significant improvements and additions at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, including a new state of the art simulcast facility, which opened to the public on March 13, 2006, improvements to the grandstand for the installation of approximately 1,080 slot machines, a new 10,000 square foot food court and road and parking infrastructure enhancements. The cost of these improvements is estimated to be approximately $72.5 million. This estimate includes the procurement and related implementation costs associated with new business systems for the planned slot facility and other infrastructure related improvements expected to be incorporated into the future casino development at the site. Renovation and expansion of the grandstand and infrastructure related improvements are expected to be completed by the end of summer 2006. Procurement of slot machines and other gaming related equipment are estimated to be completed within approximately twelve weeks of the date of order.

We previously announced plans for the development of a new 400,000 square foot gaming and entertainment facility to be constructed on the existing grounds of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The plans, the scope and timing of such development continue to be refined through our rigorous planning process. Construction of the new facility is expected to begin following the issuance of a Category One Slot Machine License by the PGCB. The opening date of the new facility is projected to be approximately 14 months from the beginning of construction.

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On August 7, 2006, we entered into an amendment of the Pocono Downs purchase agreement with PNGI Pocono, Inc., a subsidiary of Penn National. Penn National joined in this amendment to confirm its continuing guaranty of the performance of its subsidiaries under the Pocono Downs purchase agreement, as amended. Pursuant to the amendment, we will receive an aggregate refund of $30.0 million of the original purchase price for the Pocono Downs entities, payable in five installments of $7.0 million, $7.0 million, $6.5 million, $6.0 million and $3.5 million. The installments are payable upon each of the first five anniversaries of the opening date of slot machine operations at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Pursuant to the amendment, we agreed to modify certain provisions of the Pocono Downs purchase agreement with the seller, including: 1) the elimination of our post-closing termination rights (refer to Note 5 of the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q); 2) the elimination of the seller’s indemnification obligations for costs in excess of $2.0 million incurred with respect to remedial actions in connection with certain environmental conditions at the Pocono Downs facility (refer to Note 5 of the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q); and 3) the elimination of certain other post-closing indemnification obligations of the seller, including those relating to claims asserted in connection with property tax case, Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals and Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), C.P. Luzerne County No. 7793-C of 2001, scheduled for trial in September 2006 (refer to Note 5 of the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

Other Diversification Projects

The Tribe has determined that it is in its long-term best interest to pursue diversification of its business interests, both directly and through us. As a result, from time to time, we and the Tribe receive and evaluate various business opportunities. These opportunities primarily include the management or ownership of, or investment in, other gaming enterprises through direct investments, acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and loan transactions. In addition to the developments described below, we and the Tribe are currently exploring other opportunities, although there is no assurance that we or the Tribe will continue to pursue any of these other opportunities or that any of them will be consummated.

Cowlitz Project

In July 2004, we formed Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, or Mohegan Ventures-NW, one of two members in Salishan-Mohegan LLC, or Salishan-Mohegan. Salishan-Mohegan was formed to participate in the development and management of a casino to be located in Clark County, Washington, or the Cowlitz Project. The proposed casino would be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

In September 2004, Salishan-Mohegan entered into development and management agreements with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe regarding the Cowlitz Project. Under the terms of the development agreement, Salishan-Mohegan administers and oversees the planning, designing, development, construction, and furnishing, as well as providing assistance with the financing, of the Cowlitz Project. The development agreement provides for certain development fees of 3% of total Project Costs, as defined in the development agreement, which are payable to Mohegan Ventures—NW through Salishan-Mohegan pursuant to the operating agreement. As of April 2006, Salishan-Mohegan has purchased the land to be used as the site for the planned casino, which will be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe under certain conditions in the development agreement. The management agreement is for a period of seven years commencing with the opening of the planned casino, during which Salishan-Mohegan will manage, operate and maintain the planned casino. The management agreement provides for a management fee of 24% of Net Revenues, as defined in the management agreement, which approximates net income from the Cowlitz Project. Pursuant to the operating agreement, management fees will be allocated to the members of Salishan-Mohegan based on their respective membership percentages. Development of the Cowlitz Project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of Washington and the United States Department of the Interior accepting land into trust on behalf of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. The management agreement is subject to approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission, or the NIGC.

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holds a 49.15% interest in Salishan-Mohegan. Following these transactions, we designated Mohegan Ventures-NW as a restricted subsidiary under the Bank Credit Facility and certain of the indentures to its senior and senior subordinated notes. Salishan-Mohegan is no longer a subsidiary of the Authority under appropriate provisions of the Bank Credit Facility and the indentures to our senior and senior subordinated notes. On August 4, 2006, Mohegan Ventures-NW executed appropriate agreements to guarantee our debt obligations under the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes.

Menominee Project

In October 2004, we entered into a management agreement with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, or the Menominee Tribe, and the Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority. The terms of the management agreement grant us the exclusive right and obligation to manage, operate and maintain a planned casino and destination resort to be located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, or the Menominee Project, for a period of seven years commencing with the opening of the planned casino, in consideration of a management fee of 13.4% of Net Revenues, as defined in the management agreement, which approximates net income earned from the Menominee Project. The management agreement is subject to approval by the NIGC.

Market and Competition from Other Gaming Operations

Our gaming operation at Mohegan Sun is one of only two legally authorized gaming operations in New England offering traditional slot machines and table games, with the other operation being our sole gaming competitor in Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino, or Foxwoods. We also currently face competition from several casinos and gaming facilities located on Indian tribal lands in the state of New York and racinos in the state of Rhode Island, as well as potential competition from planned casino projects announced by other Indian tribes and non-Indians in the northeastern United States. Following our acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities in January 2005, we now also face existing and potential competition in the Pennsylvania gaming market. Please refer to “Part I. Item 1. Business—Market and Competition from Other Gaming Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 for further detail regarding our current and projected competition from other gaming operations.

The following discussion highlights changes in our competitive landscape that have occurred since September 30, 2005. We do not anticipate that any of the following developments will have a material impact on our revenues for the near future.

Mohegan Sun

The following is an assessment of recent developments in the competitive prospects in Connecticut and the northeastern United States affecting Mohegan Sun:

Connecticut

On January 12, 2006, the Historic Eastern Pequot Tribe filed an appeal with the federal Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or IBIA, seeking to reverse an October 2005 ruling by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, denying federal recognition to the tribe. On January 13, 2006, the IBIA denied the appeal, ruling that it does not have the authority to reconsider the October 2005 decision.

The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation also filed an appeal in federal court on January 12, 2006 of the BIA’s October 2005 ruling denying federal recognition to the tribe. In the appeal, the tribe alleges that the ruling was altered because of heavily weighted political influence from elected officials, lobbyists and a citizens’ group, and asks the court to reinstate the federal recognition or to turn the matter over to a magistrate judge to make a determination.

Both the Historic Eastern Pequot Tribe and the Schaghticoke Tribe had announced intentions to develop casinos in southeastern and western Connecticut, respectively.

On April 25, 2006, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe announced that it will partner with MGM Mirage to open a hotel and casino alongside Foxwoods, as part of the $700.0 million expansion announced in February 2005.

 

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The new hotel will be called MGM Grand and will be operated by Foxwoods employees. According to published reports, the facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2008.

Rhode Island

On June 1, 2006, a joint resolution seeking a November 2006 ballot initiative to amend the Rhode Island Constitution to allow a casino privately operated by Harrah’s Entertainment and the Narragansett Indian Tribe received approval by the State Legislature. The Governor of Rhode Island has indicated his opposition to casino gambling in Rhode Island, but at the time of this filing, the Governor is unable to veto the legislation because joint resolutions are not subject to the Governor’s veto. Harrah’s Entertainment has proposed building a 12-story, 500-room hotel and 140,000-square-foot casino with 3,500 slot machines, 50 poker tables and 100 other gaming tables on 86 acres of non-tribal land in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

On July 10, 2006, the Governor of Rhode Island asked the state Supreme Court to issue an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of the West Warwick casino proposal. On July 13, 2006, the state Supreme Court issued an order refusing to render an opinion on the matter because, according to the Court, they cannot issue an advisory opinion in instances where the Governor’s constitutional duty to implement the provisions of the constitutional amendment has not yet accrued. Such duty will not accrue to the Governor unless and until the amendment is approved by the voters.

On July 21, 2006, the town of Johnston, Rhode Island and Trump Entertainment Resorts filed suit in federal court in an effort to block Harrah’s Entertainment and the Narragansett Indian Tribe’s proposed West Warwick casino. The lawsuit claimed that state lawmakers violated the U.S. Constitution by granting the tribe and Harrah’s Entertainment a monopoly, and sought to have the court force the Rhode Island secretary of state to remove the issue from the November 2006 ballot. On August 8, 2006, a federal court judge decided that the casino issue should remain on the November 2006 ballot, but did not issue a decision on the constitutionality of the referendum. The judge issued a statement that the issue could be revisited after the election. The town council of Johnston, Rhode Island and Trump Entertainment Resorts have an exclusive deal to develop a potential casino in Johnston.

On July 26, 2006, it was reported that the owners of Newport Grand plan to ask the Newport City Council for zoning changes that would permit a $20 million, two-story, 23,000 square foot expansion of its building and the addition of 500 more video slot machines, planned to be completed in early 2008.

New York

On December 21, 2005, Empire Resorts Inc. announced that the BIA has confirmed the validity of an April 2000 land into trust determination in favor of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for its Monticello Raceway project in the Catskills. On March 21, 2006, Empire Resorts Inc. announced that it had reached an agreement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to develop a casino next to the Monticello Raceway.

On June 15, 2006, the Sullivan County legislature passed a resolution approving a local mitigation agreement between the county and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe with respect to the tribe’s proposed casino at Monticello Raceway. The agreement stipulates that the tribe will make annual payments of $15.0 million dollars to the county to mitigate any potential impact of the proposed casino.

On July 5, 2006, Empire Resorts Inc. announced that the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has submitted requested information and a modified environmental assessment to the BIA for its Monticello Raceway project. It has been reported that there is no specific timetable for when the BIA will respond to the assessment. The remainder of the approval process for the Monticello Raceway project will involve a positive BIA decision on the environmental assessment, approval by the Governor of New York and BIA issuance of a final land into trust agreement. The St. Regis Mohawks have reported that, assuming all the foregoing occurs, a groundbreaking for the casino project could take place prior to the end of 2006.

 

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In January 2006, the BIA declared that it is not bound by a November 2005 federal district court ruling that the Shinnecock Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe. Accordingly, the Shinnecock Tribe would be required to continue pursuing the federal recognition process before the BIA, which public reports indicate could take several years. The Shinnecock Tribe has announced intentions to develop a casino adjacent to its reservation in Southampton, New York.

On March 7, 2006, the New York racing oversight board approved a construction contract for the $170 million Aqueduct race track facility in Queens, New York, which is expected to offer 4,500 video slot machines. In July 2006, it was reported that the facility will open approximately a year after all necessary regulatory approvals are received.

Empire City at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York is currently undergoing a $225 million renovation and expansion which is planned to include 5,500 video slot machines. It has been reported that the project will be completed in the fall of 2006.

Massachusetts

On March 31, 2006, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe received preliminary acknowledgement from the BIA as a federally recognized Indian tribe. The BIA ruled that the tribe met all seven criteria required for federal acknowledgement. A final decision is required by a court-supervised settlement agreement to be issued by March 31, 2007. Published reports indicate the tribe has pledged not to build a casino on its owned land in Cape Cod, but may attempt to acquire other land in Massachusetts for a casino. Development of a casino would be subject to several hurdles, including the negotiation of a gaming compact with the state and the United States Department of Interior accepting related land into trust on behalf of the tribe.

On April 5, 2006, the Massachusetts House of Representatives rejected legislation that would have allowed up to 2,000 slot machines at each of the state’s four racetracks.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

The following is an assessment of the recent competitive developments in Pennsylvania and the northeastern United States affecting Pocono Downs:

On December 21, 2005, Louis DeNaples applied for a license to operate a slot machine parlor at the former Mount Airy Lodge in Mount Pocono with an anticipated opening date of the initial phase of November 2007. According to the filing, the $300 million first phase will include a 200-room luxury resort hotel, an entertainment complex with 2,400 slot machines, four restaurants, two lounges with live entertainment, an 18-hole golf course, an indoor pool, a spa, retail shops and parking. The second phase would expand the slots parlor to 5,000 machines, add an additional 200 hotel rooms and add other conference, entertainment and parking facilities. The PGCB has announced that a licensing hearing for Mount Airy Lodge will be held on November 7, 2006. Mount Pocono is approximately 40 miles from Pocono Downs.

On December 23, 2005, Matzel Development Corp. announced that it filed an application with the PGCB for one of two casino licenses in the Poconos, and that it has acquired the 3,000-acre Pocono Manor Inn & Golf Resort in Mount Pocono in hopes of opening a $3.0 billion residential, entertainment and gambling complex. The first phase of the project would cost $1.2 billion and include a 25 story hotel and casino with 750 rooms, 100,000 square feet of gaming space and up to 5,000 slots, a 300,000-square-foot retail village, a 100,000-square-foot village green, 60,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, a spa, two 18-hole golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, a 1,800-seat theater and a 6,000-seat arena, a 12-acre lake with a beach and a retractable enclosure, a tennis center, a horse-riding center and shooting ranges. The second phase of the project would include another hotel, convention center, condominiums and single family homes. The PGCB has announced that a licensing hearing for Pocono Manor will be held on November 7, 2006. Pocono Manor is located approximately 40 miles from Pocono Downs.

 

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In December 2005, Sands Bethworks Gaming and Tropicana PA, LLC applied for a Category Two Slot Machine License in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The PGCB has announced that a licensing hearing for Sands Bethworks Gaming and Tropicana PA, LLC will be held on November 6, 2006. Lehigh Valley is approximately 70 miles from Pocono Downs.

On June 9, 2006, Tioga Downs in Nichols, New York opened its racetrack after renovations, and on July 4, 2006, the track opened its new gaming floor, which includes 750 video lottery terminals. Tioga Downs is approximately 100 miles from Pocono Downs.

On June 28, 2006, the PGCB approved the regulations for slot machine suppliers and approved the licenses for twelve slot machine suppliers. Based on the approval of these licenses the chairman of the PGCB announced that conditional Category I licenses should be issued to the state’s six licensed horse-racing tracks on September 27, 2006 and the remaining eight licenses are expected to be issued by the end of December 2006.

Explanation of Key Financial Statement Captions

Gross revenues

Our gross revenues are derived primarily from the following four sources:

 

    gaming revenues, which include revenues from slot machines, table games, keno, live harness racing at Pocono Downs and racebook (including pari-mutuel wagering revenues from our racebook at Mohegan Sun and our Pennsylvania OTW facilities);

 

    food and beverage revenues;

 

    hotel revenues; and

 

    retail, entertainment and other revenues, which include revenues from the Mohegan Sun managed retail shops and the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Our largest component of revenues is gaming revenues, which is recognized as gaming wins less gaming losses, and is comprised primarily of revenues from our slot machines and table games at Mohegan Sun. Revenues from slot machines are the largest component of our gaming revenues. Gross slot revenues, also referred to as gross slot win, represent all amounts played in the slot machines reduced by both (1) the winnings paid out and (2) all amounts we deposit into the slot machines to ensure sufficient coins in each machine to pay out the winnings. Pursuant to the Mohegan Compact, we report gross slot revenues and other statistical information related to slot machine operations to the State of Connecticut. On a monthly basis, we also post this information on our website at www.mtga.com.

Other commonly used terms in the discussion of revenues from slot machines include progressive slot machines, progressive jackpots, net slot revenues, slot handle, gross slot hold percentage and net slot hold percentage. Progressive slot machines retain a portion of each amount wagered and aggregate these amounts with similar amounts from other slot machines in order to create one-time winnings that are substantially larger than those paid in the ordinary course of play. We refer to such aggregated amounts as progressive jackpots. Wide-area progressive jackpot amounts are paid by a third party vendor and we remit a weekly payment to the vendor based on a percentage of the slot handle for each wide-area progressive slot machine. We accrue in-house progressive jackpot amounts until paid, and such accrued amounts are deducted from gross slot revenues, along with wide-area progressive jackpot amounts, to arrive at net slot revenues, also referred to as net slot win. Net slot revenues are included in gaming revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Slot handle is the total amount wagered by patrons on slot machines during the period. Gross slot hold percentage is the gross slot win as a percentage of slot handle. Net slot hold percentage is the net slot win as a percentage of slot handle.

Commonly used terms in the discussion of revenues from table games include table games revenues, table games drop and table games hold percentage. Table games revenues represents the closing table games inventory

 

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plus table games drop and credit slips for coins, chips or tokens returned to the casino cage, less opening table games inventory, discounts provided on patron losses, free bet coupons and chip fills to the tables. Table games drop is the total amount of cash, free bet coupons, cash advance drafts, customer deposit withdrawals, safekeeping withdrawals and credit issued at the table contained in the locked container at each gaming table. Table games hold percentage is the table games revenues as a percentage of table games drop.

Revenues from food and beverages, hotel, retail, entertainment events and other services are recognized at the time the service is performed. Minimum rental revenues that we receive pursuant to our rental lease agreements for the Shops at Mohegan Sun are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. Percentage rents are recognized in the period in which the tenants exceed their respective percentage rent thresholds.

Promotional allowances

We operate a voluntary program for our guests at Mohegan Sun, without membership fees, called the Mohegan Sun Player’s Club. This program provides complimentary food, beverages, hotel, retail, entertainment and other services to guests based on points that are awarded for guests’ gaming activities. These points may be used to purchase, among other things, items at the retail stores and restaurants located within Mohegan Sun, including the Shops at Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center. Points also may be used to purchase hotel services and tickets to entertainment events held at Mohegan Sun facilities. The retail value of points are included in gross revenues when redeemed at Mohegan Sun operated facilities and then deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues.

We also have ongoing promotional programs which offer coupons to our guests for the purchase of food, beverage, hotel and retail amenities offered within Mohegan Sun. The retail value of items or services purchased with coupons at Mohegan Sun operated facilities is included in gross revenues and the respective coupon value is deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues.

Gaming expenses

The largest component of gaming expenses is the portion of gross slot revenues which must be paid to the State of Connecticut. We refer to this payment as the slot win contribution. For each 12-month period commencing July 1, 1995, the slot win contribution is the lesser of (a) 30% of gross slot revenues, or (b) the greater of (i) 25% of gross slot revenues or (ii) $80.0 million. Gaming expenses also include, among other things, expenses associated with operation of slot machines, table games, keno, live harness racing at Pocono Downs and racebook, certain marketing expenses, and promotional expenses for the Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points and coupons redeemed at the hotel, restaurants and retail outlets owned by Mohegan Sun, as well as third party tenant restaurants and the Shops at Mohegan Sun.

Income from operations

We calculate income from operations as net revenues less total operating costs and expenses. Income from operations represents only those amounts that relate to our consolidated operations and excludes minority interest, accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability, interest income, interest expense, loss on early extinguishment of debt and other non-operating income and expenses.

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability and reassessment of relinquishment liability

In February 1998, we entered into a relinquishment agreement with Trading Cove Associates, or TCA. The relinquishment agreement provides that we will make certain payments to TCA out of, and determined as a percentage of, revenues (as defined in the relinquishment agreement) generated by Mohegan Sun over a 15-year period. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 5, “Accounting for

 

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Contingencies,” or SFAS 5, we have recorded a relinquishment liability of the estimated present value of our obligations under the relinquishment agreement. We reassess projected revenues (and consequently the relinquishment liability) (i) annually in conjunction with our budgeting process and (ii) when necessary to account for material increases or decreases in projected revenues over the relinquishment period. Further, we record a quarterly accretion to the relinquishment liability to reflect the impact of the time value of money. Since there is a high level of estimates and judgments used with respect to calculating the relinquishment liability, future events that affect such estimates and judgments may cause the actual relinquishment liability to differ significantly from the estimate. In addition, we have capitalized $130.0 million of this relinquishment liability in connection with the trademark value of the Mohegan Sun brand name. Under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” or SFAS 142, the Mohegan Sun trademark is no longer subject to amortization because it has been deemed to have an indefinite useful life. SFAS 142, however, requires the trademark to be evaluated at least annually for impairment by applying a fair-value test and, if impairment occurs, the amount of impaired trademark must be written off immediately. Refer to Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of how we account for the relinquishment liability.

Results of Operations

Summary Operating Results

We currently own and operate the Mohegan Sun property in Connecticut and, through the Pocono Downs entities, operate a harness racetrack at Pocono Downs and five OTW facilities in Pennsylvania. All of our revenues are derived from these operations. Our executive officers review and assess the performance of the operating results and determine the proper allocation of resources to Mohegan Sun and the Pocono Downs entities on a separate basis. We therefore believe that we have two operating segments, one comprised solely of Mohegan Sun and another, referred to as “Pocono Downs,” comprised of the operations of the Pocono Downs entities. The two operating segments are also separate reporting segments due to the differing nature of their operations. See Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for financial information about the segments.

The following tables summarize our results from operations on a property basis (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
    2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Net revenues:

               

Mohegan Sun

  $ 344,614     $ 332,215     $ 12,399     3.7 %   $ 1,018,973     $ 958,044     $ 60,929     6.4 %

Pocono Downs (1)

    9,628       10,308       (680 )   -6.6 %     24,751       16,552       8,199     49.5 %
                                                           

Total

  $ 354,242     $ 342,523     $ 11,719     3.4 %   $ 1,043,724     $ 974,596     $ 69,128     7.1 %

Income (loss) from operations:

               

Mohegan Sun

  $ 76,281     $ 71,338     $ 4,943     6.9 %   $ 218,836     $ 195,040     $ 23,796     12.2 %

Pocono Downs (1)

    (1,844 )     209       (2,053 )   -982.3 %     (5,734 )     391       (6,125 )   -1,566 %

Corporate expenses

    (1,373 )     (2,847 )     1,474     -51.8 %     (7,475 )     (8,310 )     835     -10.0 %
                                                           

Total

  $ 73,064     $ 68,700     $ 4,364     6.4 %   $ 205,627     $ 187,121     $ 18,506     9.9 %

Net income

  $ 42,877     $ 38,511     $ 4,366     11.3 %   $ 116,013     $ 101,074     $ 14,939     14.8 %

(1) Acquired January 25, 2005

The important factors and trends that most contributed to our operating performance for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

 

    the strengthening of the Mohegan Sun brand awareness in the Northeast gaming market, which is reflected in our table games and slot revenue growth rates for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006;

 

    successful marketing programs and promotional events at Mohegan Sun designed to increase targeted patron visitation;

 

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    the optimization of hotel occupancy rates through extending offers to Player’s Club members which generally lead to higher gaming and non-gaming revenues;

 

    efficiencies achieved through the optimization of the Mohegan Sun labor force;

 

    the continuation of a cost reduction program at Mohegan Sun which targets expenditures that grow at substantially faster rates than net revenues, such as certain promotional costs; and

 

    execution of planned developments at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, which negatively impacts income from operations due to pre-opening and other costs and expenses necessary to market and facilitate future operations.

Net revenues for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 increased primarily as a result of the continued growth in gaming revenues at Mohegan Sun. The increase in net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was also due to a decrease in promotional allowances discussed in “—Promotional Allowances” compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in net revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 was also due to an increase in net revenues associated with a full period of operations at Pocono Downs and the OTWs acquired in January 2005.

Income from operations for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 increased as a result of the growth in net revenues, offset by increases in operating costs and expenses of 2.7% and 6.4%, respectively. Our operating margin, or income from operations as a percentage of net revenues, for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 increased to 20.6% and 19.7%, respectively, from 20.1% and 19.2%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. This increase was primarily due to greater employee productivity and the cost reduction programs at Mohegan Sun mentioned above, which enabled Mohegan Sun to have 22.1% and 21.5% operating margins for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006, respectively, compared to 21.5% and 20.4% for the same periods in the prior year, respectively.

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased primarily due to the increase in income from operations at Mohegan Sun. Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased primarily due to the increase in income from operations at Mohegan Sun, partially offset by the decrease in income from operations at Pocono Downs partially due to pre-opening costs and expenses of $3.4 million discussed in “—Operating Costs and Expenses” and an increase in interest expense, net of capitalized interest, as discussed in “—Other Income (Expense).”

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
  Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

  $ 321,079   $ 309,325   $ 11,754     3.8 %   $ 940,513   $ 881,917   $ 58,596   6.6 %

Food and beverage

    23,228     23,650     (422 )   -1.8 %     70,394     66,812     3,582   5.4 %

Hotel

    12,820     12,845     (25 )   -0.2 %     37,062     36,330     732   2.0 %

Retail, entertainment and other

    27,607     29,380     (1,773 )   -6.0 %     87,054     79,378     7,676   9.7 %
                                                 

Total

  $ 384,734   $ 375,200   $ 9,534     2.5 %   $ 1,135,023   $ 1,064,437   $ 70,586   6.6 %
                                                 

 

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The table below summarizes the percentage of gross revenues from each of our four revenue sources:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Gaming

   83.5 %   82.5 %   82.8 %   82.8 %

Food and beverage

   6.0 %   6.3 %   6.2 %   6.3 %

Hotel

   3.3 %   3.4 %   3.3 %   3.4 %

Retail, entertainment and other

   7.2 %   7.8 %   7.7 %   7.5 %
                        

Total

   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %
                        

The following table presents data related to our gaming revenues (in millions, except where noted):

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
     2006     2005     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2006     2005     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slot handle

   $ 2,649     $ 2,536     $ 113     4.5 %   $ 7,701     $ 7,434     $ 267     3.6 %

Gross slot revenues

   $ 228     $ 220     $ 8     3.6 %   $ 661     $ 629     $ 32     5.1 %

Net slot revenues

   $ 220     $ 214     $ 6     2.8 %   $ 640     $ 611     $ 29     4.7 %

Weighted average number of slot machines (in units)

     6,201       6,213       (12 )   -0.2 %     6,202       6,242       (40 )   -0.6 %

Gross slot hold percentage

     8.6 %     8.7 %     -0.1 %   -1.1 %     8.6 %     8.5 %     0.1 %   1.2 %

Gross slot win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 404     $ 390     $ 14     3.6 %   $ 390     $ 370     $ 20     5.4 %

Table games drop

   $ 590     $ 505     $ 85     16.8 %   $ 1,717     $ 1,525     $ 192     12.6 %

Table games revenues

   $ 90     $ 84     $ 6     7.1 %   $ 270     $ 249     $ 21     8.4 %

Weighted average number of table games (in units)

     299       295       4     1.4 %     299       291       8     2.7 %

Table games hold percentage (1)

     15.2 %     16.5 %     -1.3 %   -7.9 %     15.7 %     16.3 %     -0.6 %   -3.7 %

Table games revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 3,308     $ 3,114     $ 194     6.2 %   $ 3,311     $ 3,126     $ 185     5.9 %

(1) Table games hold percentage is relatively predictable over long periods of time, but can fluctuate significantly over shorter periods.

Gaming revenues for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased due to continued growth in net slot revenues and table games revenues at Mohegan Sun. The increase in net slot revenues and table games revenues, and higher win or revenue per unit for both slot machines and table games, resulted primarily from the strengthened awareness of the Mohegan Sun brand in the northeastern United States gaming market due to enhancements in our targeted direct marketing programs. The increase in gaming revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year also is due to an increase in harness racing and off-track wagering revenues of $7.4 million as a result of a full period of operations at Pocono Downs and the OTW facilities acquired on January 25, 2005. We exceeded the Connecticut slot revenue market growth rate for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 of 1.2% and 2.6%, respectively, with Mohegan Sun increasing its market share to 52.3% and 52.6% for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006, respectively, from 51.2% and 51.4% for the same periods in the prior year, respectively. The State of Connecticut reported slot revenues of $435.4 million and $430.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $1.26 billion and $1.22 billion for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Food and beverage revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased as a result of a 5.2% decrease in the number of meals served, or food covers, at Mohegan

 

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Sun, partially due to the closure of the Rising Moon food court in the Casino of the Sky for renovations in January 2006 that is scheduled to reopen in August 2006 as Geno Auriemma’s Fast Break food court. The decrease in food covers is partially offset by an increase in the average price per meal to $13.24 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $12.98 for the three months ended June 30, 2005.

Food and beverage revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased as a result of a 2.3% increase in the number of food covers at Mohegan Sun, primarily due to the opening of the 285-seat Uncas American Indian Grill in July 2005. The increase in food and beverage revenues also is a result of a full period of operations from the Pocono Downs properties acquired on January 25, 2005.

The following table presents data related to our hotel revenues:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006     2005     Variance     Percentage
Variance
    2006     2005     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Rooms occupied

    101,751       102,796       (1,045 )   -1.0 %     296,082       292,902       3,180     1.1 %

Average daily room rate (ADR)

  $ 118     $ 117     $ 1     0.9 %   $ 118     $ 117     $ 1     0.9 %

Occupancy rate

    95.1 %     96.1 %     -1.0 %   -1.0 %     92.2 %     91.2 %     1.0 %   1.1 %

Revenue per available room (REVPAR)

  $ 112     $ 112     $ —       —       $ 109     $ 107     $ 2     1.9 %

Hotel revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year were stable. Hotel revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased due to our yield management strategy evidenced by the increase in hotel occupancy, which we believe contributes to growth in gaming, food and beverage and retail, entertainment and other revenues at Mohegan Sun.

Retail, entertainment and other revenues decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of the decrease in retail revenues at Mohegan Sun of $1.8 million, or 12.6%, due to changes in the promotional programs offered to Mohegan Sun Player’s Club members. Retail, entertainment and other revenues increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of the increase in entertainment revenues at Mohegan Sun of $11.3 million, or 54.0%, offset by a decrease in retail revenues at Mohegan Sun of $3.5 million, or 8.1%, as a result of the changes in Player’s Club promotions. The increase in entertainment revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is primarily due to a 21.1% increase in Mohegan Sun Arena ticket sales and a 31.5% increase in average price per ticket at the Arena due to a change in the mix of Arena events to include more headliner performances.

Promotional Allowances

The retail value of providing promotional allowances at Mohegan Sun is included in revenues as follows (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

  $ 12,780   $ 11,725   $ 1,055     9.0 %   $ 34,254   $ 32,214   $ 2,040     6.3 %

Hotel

    4,122     4,103     19     0.5 %     12,582     11,694     888     7.6 %

Retail, entertainment and other

    13,590     16,849     (3,259 )   -19.3 %     44,463     45,933     (1,470 )   -3.2 %
                                                   

Total

  $ 30,492   $ 32,677   $ (2,185 )   -6.7 %   $ 91,299   $ 89,841   $ 1,458     1.6 %
                                                   

 

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The estimated cost of providing promotional allowances at Mohegan Sun is included in operating costs and expenses, primarily gaming, as follows (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
  Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

  $ 13,000   $ 11,646   $ 1,354     11.6 %   $ 35,814   $ 32,857   $ 2,957   9.0 %

Hotel

    2,321     1,993     328     16.5 %     6,542     5,656     886   15.7 %

Retail, entertainment and other

    11,087     13,454     (2,367 )   -17.6 %     35,800     35,390     410   1.2 %
                                                 

Total

  $ 26,408   $ 27,093   $ (685 )   -2.5 %   $ 78,156   $ 73,903   $ 4,253   5.8 %
                                                 

Promotional allowances decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year due to changes in promotional programs offered to casino patrons primarily affecting the retail amenities at Mohegan Sun, offset by a related increase in food and beverage complimentaries.

Promotional allowances increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year due to a significant increase in redemption of entertainment complimentaries at Mohegan Sun resulting from higher attendance and retail prices of tickets due to a change in the mix of events at the Mohegan Sun Arena as discussed above, an increase in food and beverage complimentaries at Mohegan Sun due to the increase in food covers and a change in promotional programs discussed above, and the increase in hotel complimentaries due to the yield management strategy described above. These increases in complimentaries are partially offset by a significant decrease in retail complimentaries due to the change in promotional programs discussed above.

Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
    2006   2005   Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

  $ 178,734   $ 174,268   $ 4,466     2.6 %   $ 532,105   $ 502,595   $ 29,510     5.9 %

Food and beverage

    11,852     10,958     894     8.2 %     37,205     32,806     4,399     13.4 %

Hotel

    4,886     4,249     637     15.0 %     12,788     11,780     1,008     8.6 %

Retail, entertainment and other

    8,749     9,825     (1,076 )   -11.0 %     29,244     24,247     4,997     20.6 %

Advertising, general and administrative

    51,798     49,369     2,429     4.9 %     150,129     141,860     8,269     5.8 %

Corporate expenses

    1,352     2,847     (1,495 )   -52.5 %     7,418     8,310     (892 )   -10.7 %

Pre-opening costs and expenses

    1,361     —       1,361     —         3,409     —       3,409     —    

Depreciation and amortization

    22,446     22,307     139     0.6 %     65,799     65,877     (78 )   -0.1 %
                                                   

Total

  $ 281,178   $ 273,823   $ 7,355     2.7 %   $ 838,097   $ 787,475   $ 50,622     6.4 %
                                                   

Gaming costs and expenses increased for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily as a result of higher labor costs, slot win contribution to the State of Connecticut and other operating costs commensurate with higher gaming revenues and an increase in costs related to special promotions offered to casino patrons and enhancements in our targeted direct marketing programs; partially offset by a decrease in outside retail redemption costs due to changes in promotional programs offered to casino patrons. The increase in gaming costs and expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year is also due to increased costs related to a higher

 

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amount of complimentaries and an increase in gaming expenses associated with a full period of harness racing and OTW operations at the Pocono Downs properties acquired on January 25, 2005. Slot win contribution payments totaled $56.9 million and $165.2 million for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006, respectively, and $55.1 million and $157.4 million for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2005, respectively.

Food and beverage costs and expenses increased for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in the prior year due to higher direct labor and other operating costs to support the continuous improvements of our food and beverage services at Mohegan Sun and, for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, an increase in food and beverage expenses associated with a full period of operations of the food and beverage outlets at the Pocono Downs properties acquired on January 25, 2005. The increase for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 was partially offset by a higher amount of food and beverage costs being allocated to gaming costs and expenses for food and beverage complimentaries provided to casino patrons.

Hotel costs and expenses for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in the prior year increased as a result of increased labor and other operating costs, partially offset by increased hotel complimentaries, resulting in a higher amount of hotel costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of decreases in retail expenses due to a change in promotional programs offered to casino patrons and a decrease in entertainment expenses due to a decrease in the number of headliner events at the Mohegan Sun Arena, partially offset by a lower amount of retail complimentaries resulting in a lower amount of retail costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses. Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year due to a substantial increase in entertainment expenses due to a change in the mix of Arena events to include more headliner performances, partially offset by a decrease in retail expenses due to the change in promotions mentioned above and an increase in entertainment complimentaries, resulting in a higher amount of entertainment costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses increased for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily as a result of increased labor, utilities, property maintenance and other costs necessary to support Mohegan Sun operations. The increase in advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is also due to an increase in advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses associated with a full period of operations of our Pocono Downs properties acquired on January 25, 2005, offset by a decrease in advertising costs related to a $2.0 million one-time charge for production of a television advertising campaign released during the second quarter of fiscal 2005.

Corporate expenses decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of reduced operating expenses pertaining to the Cowlitz Project. Corporate expenses decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of a decrease in professional costs related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Pre-opening costs and expenses for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 were comprised of personnel, consulting and other costs associated with the development plans for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, as described in “—Overview—Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.” There were no pre-opening costs and expenses for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2005.

 

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Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
    2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
    2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability (1)

  $ (7,677 )   $ (6,867 )   $ (810 )   11.8 %   $ (23,030 )   $ (20,600 )   $ (2,430 )   11.8 %

Interest income

    652       189       463     245.0 %     1,466       416       1,050     252.4 %

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (22,664 )     (23,423 )     759     -3.2 %     (68,306 )     (64,875 )     (3,431 )   5.3 %

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    —         —         —       —         —         (280 )     280     -100.0 %

Other expense, net

    (85 )     (325 )     240     -73.8 %     (77 )     (1,140 )     1,063     -93.2 %
                                                           

Total

  $ (29,774 )   $ (30,426 )   $ 652     -2.1 %   $ (89,947 )   $ (86,479 )   $ (3,468 )   4.0 %
                                                           

(1) Our accretion of the discount to the relinquishment liability reflects the accretion of the discount to the present value of the relinquishment liability for the impact of the time value of money.

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year due to the capitalization of interest costs during the construction phase at Pocono Downs and a decrease in weighted average outstanding debt, offset by a slight increase in the weighted average interest rate. Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as the result of an increase in weighted average outstanding debt due to the acquisition of Pocono Downs for approximately $280.0 million on January 25, 2005 and a slight increase in the weighted average interest rate. Weighted average outstanding debt was $1.25 billion for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $1.29 billion and $1.19 billion for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2005, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 was 7.4% compared to 7.3% for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2005.

Seasonality

The gaming industry in Connecticut is seasonal in nature, with the heaviest gaming activity often occurring at Mohegan Sun between May and August. Additionally, live harness racing activity at Pocono Downs is seasonal, with the racing season commencing in April and ending in November. Accordingly, the results of operations for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for other interim periods or a full fiscal year.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Capital Spending

Our cash flows consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Nine Months Ended June 30,  
     2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 191,162     $ 181,245     $ 9,917     5.5 %

Net cash used in investing activities

     (82,218 )     (320,180 )     237,962     -74.3 %

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (96,749 )     155,737       (252,486 )   -162.1 %
                              

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 12,195     $ 16,802     $ (4,607 )   -27.4 %
                              

 

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As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, we held cash and cash equivalents of $84.6 million and $72.4 million, respectively. Due to the cash-based nature of our business, operating cash flow levels tend to follow trends in our operating income, excluding the effects of non-cash charges, such as depreciation and amortization and relinquishment liability reassessments. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is attributable primarily to the increase in operating income after adjustments for non-cash items, partially offset by lower working capital requirements.

Operating activities are a significant source of our cash flows. We use our cash flows provided by operating activities primarily to meet our working capital requirements, provide funding for our maintenance capital expenditures, reduce our debt, provide distributions to the Tribe, provide payments under the relinquishment agreement and, from time to time, make investments. While we do not believe that there is any trend or a likely event that would adversely impact the level of our cash flows provided by operating activities, there are numerous potential factors which may cause a substantial reduction in the amount of such cash flows, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

    increased competition in the gaming industry, including the legalization or expansion of gaming in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, which may result in a substantial decrease in revenue;

 

    downturn in the economy and lack of consumer confidence, which would result in reduced spending on discretionary items such as gaming activities;

 

    an infrastructure or transportation disruption, such as the closure of Interstate 95 through Connecticut, for an extended period of time;

 

    a change in Connecticut or Pennsylvania state laws regarding smoking in gaming facilities; and

 

    an act of terrorism in the United States.

In addition to cash generated by operating activities, we have relied on external sources of liquidity to meet our investing requirements. The increase in cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is attributable primarily to a change in debt activity from total net borrowings of $236.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 to total debt payments of $15.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006. The change in debt activity and decrease in cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Pocono Downs during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 for approximately $280.0 million.

External Sources of Liquidity

Notes. We financed the purchase of the Pocono Downs entities and previously financed much of the costs of construction of Mohegan Sun with the net proceeds raised from the issuance of notes and borrowings under our bank credit facilities. As of June 30, 2006, we had $16.3 million outstanding in 8 3/8% senior subordinated notes due July 1, 2011 and first callable July 1, 2006, or the 2001 senior subordinated notes; $250.0 million outstanding in 8% senior subordinated notes due April 1, 2012 and first callable April 1, 2007, or the 2002 senior subordinated notes; $330.0 million outstanding in 6 3/8% senior subordinated notes due July 15, 2009, or the 2003 senior subordinated notes; $225.0 million outstanding in 7 1/8% senior subordinated notes due August 15, 2014 and first callable on August 15, 2009, or the 2004 senior subordinated notes; $250.0 million outstanding in 6 1/8% senior notes due February 15, 2013 and first callable February 15, 2009, or the 2005 senior notes; and $150.0 million outstanding in 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes due February 15, 2015 and first callable February 15, 2010, or the 2005 senior subordinated notes. As of June 30, 2006, MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities are guarantors of each of these notes, except for the 2001 senior subordinated notes guaranteed exclusively by MBC (also refer to Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements). Refer to Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q for a further discussion of these notes.

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agent. The bank credit facility provides for a revolving loan and letter of credit capacity of up to $450.0 million and matures on March 31, 2008. As of June 30, 2006, the amount under letters of credit totaled $50.7 million, of which no amount was drawn (refer to “Letters of Credit” below). The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full at maturity. We have $399.3 million available for borrowing under the bank credit facility as of June 30, 2006 (without taking into account covenants under the line of credit discussed below).

In December 2005, we received the requisite consent of our lenders to Amendment No. 4 to the bank credit facility, which provided for an increase in the maximum amount available under letters of credit to $60.0 million. Amendment No. 4 permitted us to establish the $50.0 million letter of credit necessary for the Pennsylvania slot machine licensing process (refer to “Letters of Credit” below).

The bank credit facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of our assets, including the assets of the Pocono Downs entities, and a leasehold mortgage on the land and improvements which comprise Mohegan Sun. We will also be required to pledge additional assets as we or our restricted subsidiaries acquire them. In addition, our obligations under the bank credit facility are guaranteed by MBC, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities as of June 30, 2006 (also refer to Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements). The bank credit facility subjects us to a number of restrictive covenants, including financial covenants. These financial covenants relate to, among other things, our permitted total debt and senior debt leverage ratios, our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and our maximum capital expenditures. The bank credit facility includes non-financial covenants by us and the Tribe of the type customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions including requirements that:

 

    the Tribe preserve its existence as a federally recognized Indian tribe;

 

    the Tribe cause us to continually operate Mohegan Sun in compliance with all applicable laws; and

 

    except under specific conditions, limit us from selling or disposing of our assets, limit the transfer of the Authority’s assets to non-guarantor subsidiaries, limit the incurrence by us of other debt or contingent obligations and limit our ability to extend credit, make investments or commingle our assets with assets of the Tribe.

As of June 30, 2006, both we and the Tribe were in compliance with all of our and their respective covenant requirements in the bank credit facility.

At our option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus in either case, the applicable spread at the time each loan is made. We also pay commitment fees for the unused portion of the revolving loan on a quarterly basis equal to the applicable spread for commitment fees times the average daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. Applicable spreads are based on our Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in the bank credit facility. The applicable spread for base rate advances is between 0.50% and 1.25%, and the applicable spread for LIBOR rate advances is between 1.75% and 2.50%. The applicable spread for commitment fees is between 0.375% and 0.50%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on LIBOR loans is payable at the end of each applicable interest period or quarterly in arrears, if earlier. Interest on base rate advances is payable quarterly in arrears. As of June 30, 2006, we had no base rate loans and LIBOR rate loans outstanding. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.50% as of June 30, 2006.

Line of Credit. We have a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (formerly Fleet National Bank), or the line of credit. Each advance accrues interest on the basis of one-month LIBOR, plus the applicable spread, determined at the time the advance is made on the basis of our Leverage Ratio, as defined in the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are our uncollateralized obligations. The line of credit was amended in March 2006 to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2008. The line of credit subjects us to certain covenants, including a covenant to maintain at least $25.0 million available for borrowing

 

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under the bank credit facility. As of June 30, 2006, we were in compliance with all covenant requirements in the line of credit. As of June 30, 2006 we had $25.0 million available for borrowing under the line of credit.

Letters of Credit. We maintain four uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities, to satisfy overdue pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pocono Downs entities that may arise, to satisfy overdue amounts for purses due horsemen at Pocono Downs and to ensure payment of the $50.0 million license fee upon issuance of a Pennsylvania Category One Slot Machine License for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The letters of credit expire on August 31, 2006, January 25, 2007, November 11, 2006 and December 26, 2006, respectively, subject to renewals. As of June 30, 2006, no amounts were drawn on the letters of credit.

Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures Incurred

Capital expenditures totaled $85.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $35.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. These capital expenditures were an aggregate of the following:

 

    Capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun totaled $36.9 million and $33.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 2006, these expenditures were principally related to the purchase of new carpeting in the Casino of the Earth and Sky, customer relationship management software and related hardware, slot machine replacements, information systems enhancements and upgrades and for other general maintenance of the Mohegan Sun facility. For the nine months ended June 30, 2005, these expenditures were for the general maintenance of the Mohegan Sun facility and construction of the Uncas American Indian Grill.

 

    Capital expenditures at Pocono Downs totaled $35.8 million and $2.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, respectively, which were comprised primarily of construction costs for the renovation and expansion of the existing grandstand and infrastructure related improvements at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, including approximately $912,000 in capitalized interest for the nine months ended June 30, 2006. There was no capitalized interest for the nine months ended June 30, 2005.

 

    Capital expenditures for the Corporate division were $13.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 which represents the purchase of land, excluding prior deposits, intended to be used as the site for a casino to be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. There were no capital expenditures for the Corporate division for the nine months ended June 30, 2005.

Expected Future Capital Expenditures

We anticipate capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun to be approximately $50.0 million for the 2006 fiscal year, comprised primarily of maintenance capital expenditures, customer relationship management software and related hardware, slot machine replacements and information systems enhancements and upgrades.

We anticipate capital expenditures for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs to be approximately $53.0 million for the 2006 fiscal year, comprised primarily of construction costs for the renovation and expansion of the existing grandstand and infrastructure related improvements, in addition to the $50.0 million slot machine license fee payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon receipt of a conditional or permanent Category One Slot Machine License. We anticipate that we will spend approximately $72.5 million in total for the renovation and expansion of the existing grandstand and infrastructure related improvements (including the installation of approximately 1,080 slot machines).

Sources of Funding for Capital Expenditures

We will rely primarily on cash generated from operations to finance capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun. Capital expenditures for Pocono Downs, as described above, are expected to be funded through draws on our bank credit facility. We plan to seek an amendment to our existing bank credit facility to permit increased spending levels for Pocono Downs prior to the start of construction of the new slot machine facility.

 

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Interest Expense

For the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, we incurred the following in interest expense, net of capitalized interest (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   For the Nine Months
Ended June 30,
     2006     2005    2006     2005

Bank credit facility

   $ 974     $ 956    $ 2,637     $ 6,528

1999 8 1/8 % senior notes

     —         284      284       935

2005 6 1/8 % senior notes

     3,828       3,828      11,527       5,997

2001 8 3/8 % senior subordinated notes

     342       342      1,027       1,089

2002 8% senior subordinated notes

     5,000       5,000      15,000       15,000

2003 6 3/8 % senior subordinated notes

     5,259       5,259      15,778       15,720

2004 7 1/8 % senior subordinated notes

     4,008       4,008      11,979       12,023

2005 6 7/8 % senior subordinated notes

     2,578       2,578      7,763       4,039

WNBA note

     82       69      248       194

Line of credit

     172       167      415       390

Interest settlement—derivative instruments

     —         13      —         —  

Amortization of net deferred gain on sale of derivative instruments

     114       172      330       609

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     755       747      2,230       2,351

Capitalized interest

     (448 )     —        (912 )     —  
                             

Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest

   $ 22,664     $ 23,423    $ 68,306     $ 64,875
                             

Sufficiency of Resources

We believe that existing cash balances, financing arrangements and operating cash flows will provide us with sufficient resources to meet our existing debt obligations, relinquishment payments, foreseeable capital expenditure requirements with respect to current operations and distributions to the Tribe for at least the next twelve months. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total $86.5 million for fiscal year 2006. We expect future investments in Pocono Downs related to the payment of a one-time slot machine license fee, improvements to the existing facility and the development of a slot machine facility at Pocono Downs will be funded through our bank credit facility (refer to “—Capital Expenditures—Sources of Funding for Capital Expenditures”). As of June 30, 2006, we had $399.3 million available for borrowing under the bank credit facility (without taking into account covenants under the line of credit).

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Our future payment obligations related to our debt and certain other material contractual obligations and the timing of those payments are set forth below.

 

Contractual Obligations

(in thousands)

  

Total

   Payments due by period
      Less than
1 year (1)
   1-3 years    3-5 years    More than
5 years

Long-term debt (2)

   $ 1,228,895    $ —      $ 4,550    $ 332,000    $ 892,345

Interest payments on long-term debt (3)

     538,688      32,132      168,866      147,438      190,252

Pocono Downs obligations (4)

     216      216      —        —        —  
                                  

Total

   $ 1,767,799    $ 32,348    $ 173,416    $ 479,438    $ 1,082,597
                                  

(1) Amounts represent obligations expected to be incurred from July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006.
(2) Long-term debt includes maturities for our senior notes and senior subordinated notes, amounts required to be paid pursuant to the bank credit facility and our other debt agreements, but excludes interest payments. Refer to Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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(3) Includes interest payments expected to be paid on long-term debt, pursuant to respective debt agreements. Refer to Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(4) As of June 30, 2006, Pocono Downs obligations included a requirement under the purchase agreement dated October 14, 2004 to remediate certain environmental matters at the Pocono Downs racetrack site. The total cost of the remediation is estimated at $1.8 million, for which the former owner, Penn National Gaming, Inc., was liable for the first $1.0 million of the total cost. The remaining costs are expected to be incurred by the end of the 2006 fiscal year. Refer to Notes 5 and 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In addition to the contractual obligations described above, we have certain other contractual commitments as of June 30, 2006 that require payments during the periods described below. The calculation of the estimated payments in the table below are based, in large part, on projections of future revenues over an extended period of time, as well as other factors that are indicated more fully in the footnotes to the following table. Since there are estimates and judgments used with respect to calculating these liabilities, future events that affect such estimates and judgments may cause the actual payments to differ from the estimates set forth below. The amounts included in the table are estimates and, while some agreements are perpetual in term, for the purposes of calculating these amounts, we have assumed that the table contains information for only ten years.

 

     Payments due by period

Contractual Commitments

(in thousands)

   Less than
1 year (1)
   1-3 years    3-5 years    5-10 years

Slot Win Contributions (2)

   $ 220,767    $ 440,212    $ 432,533    $ 1,200,110

Relinquishment commitments (3)

     73,549      146,657      144,099      336,248

Priority distributions (4)

     16,433      35,220      38,609      113,564

Town of Montville commitment (5)

     500      1,000      1,000      2,500
                           

Total

   $ 311,249    $ 623,089    $ 616,241    $ 1,652,422
                           

(1) Amounts represent payment commitments from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006.
(2) Slot win contributions are a portion of the gross slot revenues that must be paid by us to the State of Connecticut pursuant to the Mohegan Compact. The slot win contribution is the lesser of (a) 30% of gross slot revenues, or (b) the greater of (i) 25% of gross slot revenues or (ii) $80.0 million.
(3) Relinquishment payments are made by us to TCA under a relinquishment agreement. Relinquishment payments are five percent of revenues, as defined in the relinquishment agreement. Refer to Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(4) Priority distributions are monthly payments required to be made by us to the Tribe pursuant to the priority distribution agreement. Refer to Note 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The payments are calculated based on net cash flows and are limited to a maximum amount of $14.0 million pursuant to the priority distribution agreement, as adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. For the purposes of calculating these amounts, we have assumed that we will pay the maximum amount in each of the years covered by the table, as adjusted by an annual CPI adjustment of 4.70%.
(5) We have an agreement with the Town of Montville to pay the town an annual payment of $500,000 to minimize the impact on the town resulting from the decreased tax revenues on reservation land held in trust.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management has identified the following critical accounting policies that affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, management evaluates those estimates, including those related to asset impairment, relinquishment liability, accruals for unredeemed Player’s Club points, self-insurance, compensation and related benefits, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, contingencies and litigation. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates.

We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements:

Revenue Recognition

We recognize gaming revenues as gaming wins less gaming losses. Revenues from food and beverage, hotel, retail, entertainment and other services are recognized at the time the service is performed. Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Percentage rents are recognized in the period in which the tenants exceed their respective percentage rent thresholds.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our patrons to make required payments, which results in bad debt expense. Management determines the adequacy of this allowance by continually evaluating individual patron receivables, considering the patron’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. If the financial condition of patrons were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

We also maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for reimbursable costs and expenses incurred by Salishan-Mohegan for the development of a casino in Clark County, Washington to be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Due to the inherent uncertainty in the development of this casino project, the reserve for these receivables is based on our estimate of the probability that the receivables will be collected. Future complications in the receipt of financing, the relevant land being taken into trust or other matters affecting the development of the casino could affect the collectibility of the receivables.

Unredeemed Player’s Club Points

We maintain an accrual for unredeemed Player’s Club points, as more fully described under “—Explanation of Key Financial Statement Captions—Promotional Allowances.” The accrual is based on the estimated cost of the points expected to be redeemed as of the respective balance sheet date. Management determines the adequacy of this accrual by periodically evaluating the historical redemption experience and projected trends related to this accrual.

Self-insurance Accruals

We are self-insured up to certain limits for costs associated with workers’ compensation and employee medical coverage. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates of incurred but not reported claims. In estimating these costs, we consider historical loss experience and make judgments about the expected levels of costs per claim. We also use information

 

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provided by independent consultants to assist in the determination of estimated accruals. These claims are accounted for based on estimates of the undiscounted claims, including those claims incurred but not reported. We believe the use of these estimates to account for these liabilities provides a consistent and effective way to measure these accruals; however, changes in health care costs, accident frequency and severity and other factors can materially affect the estimate for these liabilities. We continually monitor the potential changes in future estimates, evaluate insurance accruals and make adjustments when necessary.

Derivative Instruments

We use derivative instruments, including interest rate caps, collars and swaps in our strategy to manage interest rate risk associated with the variable interest rate on our bank credit facility and the fixed interest rates on our senior notes and senior subordinated notes. Our objective in managing interest rate risk is to achieve the lowest possible cost of debt and manage volatility in the effective cost of debt. We do not believe there is any material risk exposure with respect to the derivative instruments we currently hold. We continually monitor risk exposures from derivative instruments held and make the appropriate adjustments to manage these risks within management’s established limits. We account for our derivative instruments in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” or SFAS 133, which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. In order to qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133, the underlying hedged item must expose us to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce our exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period. If these criteria are not met, a change in the market value of the financial instrument is recognized as a gain or loss and is recorded as a component to interest expense in the period of change. We exclude the change in the time value of money when assessing the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. All derivatives are evaluated quarterly.

Relinquishment Liability

In accordance with SFAS 5, we have recorded a relinquishment liability of the estimated present value of our obligations under the relinquishment agreement. We reassess the relinquishment liability (i) annually in conjunction with our budgeting process or (ii) when necessary to account for material increases or decreases in projected revenues over the relinquishment period. If the reassessment causes an overall increase to the projected revenues over the relinquishment period, the relinquishment liability will be increased by five percent of such increase in revenues, discounted at our risk-free rate of investment (an incremental layer). If the reassessment causes an overall decrease to the projected revenues over the relinquishment period, the relinquishment liability will be decreased by five percent of such decrease in revenues, discounted based upon a weighted-average discount rate (a decremental layer). The weighted-average discount rate is defined as the average discount rate used to discount all the previous incremental layers weighted by the amount of each such incremental layer. Further, we record a quarterly accretion to the relinquishment liability to reflect the impact of the time value of money. Since there is a high level of estimates and judgments used with respect to calculating this liability, future events that affect such estimates and judgments may cause the actual liability to differ significantly from the estimate.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets (other than land) using the straight-line basis. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Useful life estimates of asset categories are as follows:

 

Buildings and land improvements

   40 years

Furniture and equipment

   3-7 years

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In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the carrying value of our assets is reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred based on current and future levels of income and expected future cash flows as well as other factors, then an impairment loss is recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of income.

Capitalized Interest

The interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is capitalized and included in the cost of the project. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-average cost of our outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or development activity is suspended for more than a brief period.

Goodwill

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the goodwill associated with the acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities is not subject to amortization but will be tested at least annually for impairment by comparing the fair value of the recorded assets to their carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized immediately.

Intangible Assets

Our trademark for Mohegan Sun is no longer subject to amortization as it has been deemed to have an indefinite useful life. The trademark is evaluated periodically for impairment by applying a fair-value based test and, if impairment occurs, the amount of impaired trademark will be written off immediately. The intangible assets associated with the acquisitions of the Pocono Downs entities and the WNBA franchise are also assessed periodically for impairment pursuant to appropriate accounting standards.

Litigation

We are subject to various claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. Some of these matters relate to personal injuries to customers and damage to customers’ personal assets. Management estimates guest claims expense and accrues for such liabilities based upon historical experience in other current liabilities in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Impact of Inflation

Absent changes in competitive and economic conditions or in specific prices affecting the hospitality and gaming industry, we do not expect that inflation will have a significant impact on our operations. Changes in specific prices, such as fuel and transportation prices, relative to the general rate of inflation may have a material adverse effect on the hospitality and gaming industry in general.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3,” or FAS 154. FAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of changes in accounting principles, subject to certain practicability provisions, but does not change the guidance in APB Opinion No. 20 for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and a change in accounting estimate. FAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our bank credit facility in which interest will accrue on the basis of a base rate formula or a LIBOR-based formula, plus applicable spreads. As of June 30, 2006, we had no amounts drawn on the bank credit facility. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—External Sources of Liquidity” for further information relating to the terms and conditions of the bank credit facility.

We attempt to manage our interest rate risk through a controlled mix of our long-term fixed rate borrowings and variable rate borrowings and the use of derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, in accordance with established policies and procedures. We do not hold or issue financial instruments, including derivative instruments, for speculative or trading purposes. No derivative instruments were held as of June 30, 2006.

The following table provides information as of June 30, 2006 about our current financial instruments (debt obligations) that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal payments and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Weighted-average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in respective yield curves, which should not be considered to be precise indicators of actual future interest rates. Fair values for variable-rate debt instruments are considered to approximate their carrying amounts and fair values for fixed-rate debt instruments, which are publicly traded, are based on quoted market prices as of June 30, 2006.

Expected Maturity Date

 

     2006    2007     2008     2009     2010     Thereafter     Total     Fair Value
     (in thousands)            
Liabilities       

Long-Term Debt (including
current portion):

                 

Fixed Rate

   $ —      $ 2,550     $ —       $ 330,000     $ —       $ 891,345     $ 1,223,895     $ 1,189,408

Average interest rate

     —        9.5 %     —         6.4 %     —         7.1 %     6.9 %  

Variable Rate

     —      $ 1,000     $ 1,000     $ 1,000     $ 1,000     $ 1,000     $ 5,000     $ 5,000

Average interest rate

     —        6.7 %     7.1 %     7.0 %     7.0 %     7.0 %     7.0 %  

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with, or furnished to the SEC, pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.

As of June 30, 2006, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our third fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In connection with our acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities, as the successor owner of Downs Racing, we are involved in a dispute with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, which had filed an appeal against a predecessor company, Pocono Downs, Inc., and the Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals relating to certain property tax assessments. The school district has challenged the certified assessment for the tax year 2002, and is seeking an unspecified increase to the assessed value of that property for 2002 and subsequent tax years, and now including additional assessments for tax year 2007. At this stage of the litigation, no single amount within the range of any possible loss can be reasonably determined as an estimated loss. The case, Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals and Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), C.P. Luzerne County No. 7793-C of 2001, is scheduled for trial in September 2006. We cannot provide any assurance as to the ultimate success of our defense of the school board’s complaint. If the school board’s complaint was resolved unfavorably to Downs Racing, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

We are a defendant in other litigation incurred in our normal course of business. We believe that, based on the advice of counsel, the aggregate liability, if any, arising from such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits to this Form 10-Q are listed on the exhibit index, which appears elsewhere herein and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

      MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
Date: August 9, 2006    

By:

  /s/    BRUCE S. BOZSUM        
       

Bruce S. Bozsum

Chairman and Member, Management Board

Date: August 9, 2006    

By:

  /s/    MITCHELL GROSSINGER ETESS        
       

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 9, 2006    

By:

  /s/    LEO M. CHUPASKA        
       

Leo M. Chupaska

Chief Financial Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   

Description

  3.1      Constitution of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on November 1, 2004 (the “2004 Form S-4”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.2      Ordinance No. 95-2 of the Tribe for Gaming on Tribal Lands, enacted on July 15, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Authority’s Amendment No. 1 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on February 29, 1996 (the “1996 Forms S-1”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.3      Articles of Organization of Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, dated as of January 27, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 23, 2003 (the “2003 Form S-4”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.4      Operating Agreement of Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, a Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut limited liability company, dated as of January 24, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the 2003 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.5      Certificate of Organization of Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC, dated as of January 6, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on June 7, 2005 (the “2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.6      Operating Agreement of Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC, a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania limited liability company, dated as of December 15, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.7      Certificate of Limited Partnership of Downs Racing, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.7 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.8      Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Downs Racing, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.8 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.9      Certificate of Limited Partnership of Backside, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.9 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.10    Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Backside, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.10 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.11    Certificate of Limited Partnership of Mill Creek Land, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.11 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.12    Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Mill Creek Land, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.12 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.13    Certificate of Limited Partnership of Northeast Concessions, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2005, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.13 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.14    Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Northeast Concessions, L.P., dated as of January 25, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 3.14 to the 2005 Senior Subordinated Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit No.   

Description

  3.15    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, dated as of July 23, 2004 (filed herewith).
  3.16    Operating Agreement of Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, a Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut limited liability company, dated as of July 23, 2004 (filed herewith).
  4.1      Relinquishment Agreement, dated February 7, 1998, by and among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Trading Cove Associates (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Authority’s Form 10-K405 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998, filed with the SEC on December 29, 1998, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.2      Indenture, dated as of July 26, 2001, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-69472, filed with the SEC on September 14, 2001 (the “2001 Form S-4”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.3      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 27, 2003, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and the State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the June 2003 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.4      Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 28, 2004, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as exhibit 4.9 to the June 2004 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.5      Form of Global 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the 2001 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.6      Indenture, dated as of February 20, 2002, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on March 27, 2002 (the “2002 Form S-4”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.7      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 27, 2003, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and the State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.16 to the June 2003 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein
  4.8      Amended and Restated Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 25, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Basketball Club LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as exhibit 4.14 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2005 (the “December 2004 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit No.   

Description

  4.9      Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of January 25, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Basketball Club LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.15 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.10    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of January 25, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture), and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.16 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.11    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of August 4, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed herewith).
  4.12    Form of Global 8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the 2002 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.13    Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2003, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Mohegan Basketball Club LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.19 to the June 2003 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.14    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of January 25, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Basketball Club LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.15    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of January 25, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture), and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.21 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.16    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of August 4, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed herewith).
  4.17    Form of Global 6 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the June 2003 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.18    Indenture, dated as of August 3, 2004, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Mohegan Basketball Club LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.19 to the June 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit No.   

Description

  4.19    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of January 25, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture), and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.25 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.20    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of August 4, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed herewith).
  4.21    Form of Global 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the June 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.22    Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.28 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.23    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of August 4, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed herewith).
  4.24    Form of Global 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.29 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.25    Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2005, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 (filed as Exhibit 4.31 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.26    Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of August 4, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as Trustee, relating to the 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed herewith).
  4.27    Form of Global 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.32 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
10.1      Employment Agreement, executed July 28, 2006, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Mitchell Grossinger Etess (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2      Employment Agreement, executed July 28, 2006, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Jeffrey E. Hartmann (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.3      Employment Agreement, executed July 28, 2006, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Leo M. Chupaska (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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Exhibit No.   

Description

10.4      Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement and Release of Claims dated as of August 7, 2006 by and among PNGI Pocono, Inc. (as successor to PNGI Pocono, Corp. and PNGI, LLC) and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, and is joined in by Penn National Gaming, Inc. for limited purposes described in the agreement (filed herewith).
31.1      Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
31.2      Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).
32.1      Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
32.2      Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).

 

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