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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 December 31, 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 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 December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

   1
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

   2
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

   4
  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   5
  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   22
Item 2.   

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

   23
Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   50
Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   51

PART II.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  
Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

   52
Item 1A.   

Risk Factors

   52
Item 6.   

Exhibits

   52
Signatures.   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2006
    September 30,
2006
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 121,637     $ 75,246  

Receivables, net

     19,004       27,142  

Inventories

     15,933       15,353  

Other current assets

     20,148       19,967  
                

Total current assets

     176,722       137,708  

Non-current assets:

    

Property and equipment, net

     1,355,300       1,339,823  

Goodwill

     39,459       39,459  

Other intangible assets, net

     389,528       339,649  

Other assets, net

     69,261       57,718  
                

Total assets

   $ 2,030,270     $ 1,914,357  
                
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL     

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 22,535     $ 3,550  

Current portion of relinquishment liability

     106,684       96,936  

Trade payables

     19,988       21,812  

Accrued interest payable

     32,170       21,011  

Other current liabilities

     136,978       129,039  
                

Total current liabilities

     318,355       272,348  

Non-current liabilities:

    

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,288,918       1,225,804  

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     438,551       451,038  

Other long-term liabilities

     644       542  
                

Total liabilities

     2,046,468       1,949,732  

Minority interest

     3,342       3,480  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

    

Capital:

    

Retained deficit

     (19,540 )     (38,855 )
                

Total capital

     (19,540 )     (38,855 )
                

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 2,030,270     $ 1,914,357  
                

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
December 31, 2006
    For the
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2005
 

Revenues:

    

Gaming

   $ 346,915     $ 315,496  

Food and beverage

     25,213       24,490  

Hotel

     12,942       12,608  

Retail, entertainment and other

     31,914       34,238  
                

Gross revenues

     416,984       386,832  

Less-Promotional allowances

     (31,655 )     (33,515 )
                

Net revenues

     385,329       353,317  
                

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Gaming

     202,034       181,392  

Food and beverage

     13,198       12,740  

Hotel

     3,945       3,903  

Retail, entertainment and other

     12,242       11,783  

Advertising, general and administrative

     56,633       50,354  

Corporate expenses

     2,653       2,179  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     3,548       1,099  

Depreciation and amortization

     22,915       21,486  
                

Total operating costs and expenses

     317,168       284,936  
                

Income from operations

     68,161       68,381  
                

Other income (expense):

    

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (7,449 )     (7,677 )

Interest income

     766       326  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (23,611 )     (22,820 )

Other income (expense), net

     (115 )     64  
                

Total other expense

     (30,409 )     (30,107 )
                

Income before minority interest

     37,752       38,274  

Minority interest

     138       20  
                

Net income

   $ 37,890     $ 38,294  
                

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  

Balances, September 30, 2006

   $ (38,855 )

Net income

     37,890  

Distributions to Tribe

     (18,575 )
        

Balances, December 31, 2006

   $ (19,540 )
        

Balances, September 30, 2005

   $ (104,872 )

Net income

     38,294  

Distributions to Tribe

     (17,831 )
        

Balances, December 31, 2005

   $ (84,409 )
        

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
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2006
    For the
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2005
 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 37,890     $ 38,294  

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     22,915       21,486  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     7,449       7,677  

Cash paid for accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (3,839 )     (3,433 )

Accretion of discount to the gain on Pocono Downs purchase settlement

     (447 )     —    

Net loss (gain) on disposition of assets

     565       (64 )

Provision for losses on receivables

     1,101       338  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     769       735  

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     114       102  

Minority interest

     (138 )     (20 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease (increase) in receivables

     7,529       (1,896 )

Increase in inventories

     (580 )     (418 )

Increase in other assets

     (10,864 )     (2,555 )

Decrease in trade payables

     (1,824 )     (4,299 )

Increase in other liabilities

     10,402       9,178  
                

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

     71,042       65,125  
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment, net of increase in construction payables of $8,751 and $5,116, respectively

     (30,213 )     (20,118 )

Payment of Category One slot machine license fee

     (50,000 )     —    

Proceeds from asset sales

     147       70  

Issuance of third party loans and advances

     (840 )     (1,054 )

Payments received on third-party loans

     114       208  
                

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (80,792 )     (20,894 )
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

    

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     176,000       45,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

     (127,000 )     (45,000 )

Salishan Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     14,000       —    

Line of credit borrowings

     165,679       103,763  

Line of credit repayments

     (144,144 )     (103,763 )

Payment on mortgage payable

     (2,550 )     —    

Minority interest contributions

     —         440  

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

     (6,349 )     (6,151 )

Distributions to Tribe

     (18,575 )     (17,831 )

Capitalized debt issuance costs

     (920 )     —    
                

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

     56,141       (23,542 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     46,391       20,689  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     75,246       72,425  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 121,637     $ 93,114  
                

Supplemental disclosures:

    

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 11,946     $ 10,772  

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 “Mohegan Tribe” or 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. The Authority is traditionally governed by a nine-member Management Board (currently consisting of eight members), whose members also comprise 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”), Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC (“MCV-PA”) and Mohegan Golf, LLC (“Mohegan Golf”). Refer to Note 3 for the formation of Mohegan Golf in November 2006. MBC owns and operates a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”), the Connecticut Sun, and owns approximately 3.9% of the membership interests in WNBA, LLC.

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. Downs Racing, L.P. owns and operates Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and five off-track wagering (“OTW”) facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The Authority views Mohegan Sun and the properties owned by the Pocono Downs entities as separate operating segments.

Mohegan Ventures-NW and the Tribe hold a 49.15% and 7.85% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan LLC (“Salishan-Mohegan”), respectively, 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 5 for changes to membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan during the three months ended December 31, 2006.

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 ended December 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

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 fiscal year ended September 30, 2006.

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 Standard Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (revised December 2003)—an interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”), 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 September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. 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.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (“SAB 108”), which provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year financial statement misstatements in quantifying current year financial statement misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB 108 is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The Authority does not believe the application of this guidance will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 3—MOHEGAN GOLF, LLC:

In November 2006, the Authority formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Mohegan Golf, to purchase, own and operate a golf course in southeast Connecticut. On November 21, 2006, Mohegan Golf entered into an agreement to purchase assets owned by Pautipaug Country Club, Incorporated, including a golf course and related facilities on land located in Sprague and Franklin, Connecticut, for $4.4 million. Closing of the acquisition is pending satisfaction of certain conditions. The Authority designated Mohegan Golf as a restricted subsidiary under the Bank Credit Facility (see Note 4) and certain of the indentures relating to its senior and senior subordinated notes. In December 2006, Mohegan Golf executed appropriate agreements to guarantee the Authority’s debt obligations under 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 (see Note 4). Mohegan Golf has received lender approval to execute appropriate agreements to guarantee the Authority’s debt obligations under the Bank Credit Facility at a later date.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4—FINANCING FACILITIES:

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

 

     December 31,
2006
   September 30,
2006

Bank Credit Facility

   $ 49,000    $ —  

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      5,000

Line of Credit

     21,535      —  

Mortgage—Salishan-Mohegan

     —        2,550

Salishan Credit Facility

     14,000      —  
             

Subtotal

     1,310,880      1,228,895

Net deferred gain on derivative instruments sold

     573      459
             

Total debt

   $ 1,311,453    $ 1,229,354
             

Bank Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2006, the Authority has a loan agreement for up to $450.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as administrative agent (the “Bank Credit Facility”). 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 December 31, 2006, the amount under letters of credit totaled $309,000, of which no amount was drawn (refer to “Letters of Credit” below). Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the Bank Credit Facility, the Authority had approximately $400.7 million of available borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility as of December 31, 2006 (without taking into account covenants under the Line of Credit described below). The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full at maturity.

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. The Authority’s obligations under the Bank Credit Facility are guaranteed by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities. Mohegan Golf has received lender approval to execute appropriate agreements to guarantee the Authority’s debt obligations under the Bank Credit Facility at a later date. 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;

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

   

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 and its guarantor subsidiaries’ assets to non-guarantor subsidiaries, limit the incurrence by the Authority and its guarantor subsidiaries of other debt or contingent obligations and limit the Authority’s and its guarantor subsidiaries’ ability to extend credit, make investments or commingle their assets with assets of the Tribe.

As of December 31, 2006, 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 December 31, 2006, the Authority had $14.0 million in base rate loans and $35.0 million in LIBOR rate loans outstanding. The base rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 were based on Bank of America’s prime rate of 8.25% plus an applicable spread of 1.00%. The LIBOR rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 were based on a one-month LIBOR rate of 5.35% plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.50% as of December 31, 2006. Accrued interest, including commitment fees, on the Bank Credit Facility was $743,000 and $825,000 as of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, respectively.

2005 6 1/8% Senior Notes

On February 8, 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. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are guarantors of the 2005 Senior Notes. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiary. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, accrued interest on the 2005 Senior Notes was $5.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

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 was 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 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiary.

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 there under. 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 December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, accrued interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes was $684,000 and $342,000, 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 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. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are guarantors of the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiary. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, 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

 

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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. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are guarantors of the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiary. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, accrued interest on the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes was $9.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

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 substantially all of the outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes and substantially all of the outstanding $200.0 million 8.125% Senior Notes issued in March 1999 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. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are guarantors of the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiary. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, accrued interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes was $6.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

2005 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

On February 8, 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

 

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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. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are guarantors of the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 9 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiary. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, 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 December 31, 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 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 in January 2011, but will mature no later than January 2013. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, accrued interest on the WNBA Note was $313,000 and $224,000, respectively.

Line of Credit

The Authority has a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (the “Line of Credit”). Each advance accrues interest on the basis of one-month LIBOR, plus the applicable spread, determined 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 matures on March 31, 2008 and 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 December 31, 2006, the Authority was in compliance with all covenant requirements in the Line of Credit. As of December 31, 2006, the Authority had $3.5 million available for borrowing under the Line of Credit. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, accrued interest on the Line of Credit was $16,000 and $9,000, respectively.

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

 

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payable of $2.6 million. The mortgage payable bore 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 of March 28, 2007. 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. In October 2006, Salishan-Mohegan paid off the mortgage payable with loan proceeds from the Salishan Credit Facility described below. Accrued interest on the mortgage payable was $20,000 as of September 30, 2006.

Salishan-Mohegan Bank Credit Facility

In October 2006, Salishan-Mohegan entered into a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (the “Salishan Credit Facility”), which matures on September 30, 2009. The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full at maturity. At the option of Salishan-Mohegan, 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 or six-month LIBOR, plus the applicable spread of 1.25% for base rate loans and 2.25% for LIBOR loans. The Salishan Credit Facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the existing and future assets of Salishan-Mohegan. The obligations of Salishan-Mohegan under the Salishan Credit Facility are also guaranteed by the Mohegan Tribe. The Salishan Credit Facility subjects Salishan-Mohegan to a number of restrictive covenants, including financial and non-financial covenants customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions.

Immediately following the execution of the loan agreement, $10.0 million in loan proceeds were used by Salishan-Mohegan to provide a partial repayment of its outstanding loan balance with Mohegan Ventures-NW. Another $2.6 million in loan proceeds were used to pay off the mortgage payable discussed above. As of December 31, 2006, Salishan-Mohegan had $11.0 million of available borrowings under the Salishan Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2006, Salishan-Mohegan had $14.0 million in LIBOR rate loans outstanding, which were based on a one-month LIBOR rate of 5.35 % plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.50% as of December 31, 2006. Accrued interest on the Salishan Credit Facility was $150,000 as of December 31, 2006.

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 December 31, 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 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 ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Authority recorded amortization of $114,000 and $102,000, respectively, to reduce 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.

 

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Letters of Credit

The Authority maintains two uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities and overdue pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pocono Downs entities that may arise. The letters of credit expire on August 31, 2007 and January 25, 2008, respectively, subject to renewals. As of December 31, 2006, no amounts were drawn on the letters of credit.

NOTE 5—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

On October 17, 2006, a 2.85% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan was transferred from Salishan Company to the Mohegan Tribe, in exchange for the Mohegan Tribe’s guarantee of the Salishan Credit Facility. The amount of the membership interest transferred was approximately $197,000, reflecting the carrying value of the 2.85% interest. Subsequent to this transaction, Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 49.15% membership interest, the Mohegan Tribe holds a 7.85% membership interest and Salishan Company holds a 43.0% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan. Mohegan Ventures-NW and the Mohegan Tribe continue to each hold one of four seats on the Board of Managers of Salishan-Mohegan.

Roland J. Harris, a member of the Authority’s Management Board, resigned from his position in the Tribal Council, and therefore the Management Board, on December 11, 2006 to accept a position as Senior Vice President of Project Management at the Authority.

The Tribe provides governmental and administrative services to the Authority in conjunction with the operation of Mohegan Sun. During the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Authority incurred $5.2 million and $5.0 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 relating to these land lease agreements for each of the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

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 December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Authority incurred costs of $5.1 million and $5.0 million, respectively, for such utilities.

The Tribe has provided services through its Development Department for projects related to Mohegan Sun. The Authority recorded $53,000 and $602,000 of capital expenditures associated with the Tribe’s Development Department for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Development Department of the Tribe, including personnel assigned to the department, transferred to the Authority during the three months ended December 31, 2006.

NOTE 6—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

 

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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 $57.2 million and $54.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, outstanding Slot Win Contribution payments to the State of Connecticut totaled $20.3 million and $19.5 million, respectively.

Category One Slot Machine License

Conditional and permanent Category One slot machine licenses were granted to and approved for Downs Racing, L.P. by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (the “PGCB”) on September 27, 2006 and December 20, 2006, respectively, for the operation of slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. After the satisfaction of certain regulatory conditions and the payment of a one-time slot machine license fee of $50.0 million to the PGCB, the Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs was opened to the public on November 14, 2006. The slot machine license fee of $50.0 million was added to the existing slot machine license intangible asset of $214.0 million referred to in the consolidated financial statements in the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006. The total slot machine license intangible asset of $264.0 million, with an indefinite useful life, is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006. A $50.0 million letter of credit required by the PGCB was terminated after the payment of the slot machine license fee in October 2006.

The Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004 stipulates that a portion of the gross revenues earned on slot machines by holders of Category One licenses must be paid to the PGCB on a daily basis, which includes amounts to be paid to the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association Inc. and local share assessments to be paid to the host counties and municipalities. The current assessment of the amount payable to the PGCB on a daily basis is 55% of gross slot revenues. In addition to this daily slot machine tax assessment, Downs Racing, L.P. must pay, on an annual basis, to the PGCB amounts necessary to ensure the hosting city of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will receive an annual minimum of $10.0 million from the local share assessment for municipalities described above.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the PGCB slot machine tax assessments totaling $12.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2006, a liability for slot machine tax payments owed to the PGCB of $950,000 was recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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

 

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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 December 31, 2006 and 2005, 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 has 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.

The Authority also entered into a co-investment and escrow agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”) and ACLS. Under the terms of those agreements, the Authority and MPTN may, under certain 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 $4.1 million.

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 Mohegan Sun at 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. As of December 31, 2006, the Authority has an estimated remaining obligation of $200,000.

Erie OTW Settlement Agreement

Prior to the Authority’s acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities, Penn National Gaming Inc., the former owner of the Pocono Downs entities, entered into an agreement to sell all of the assets associated with the OTW facility located in Erie, Pennsylvania to MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (“MTR”) and Presque Isle Downs Inc. (“PID”) and collectively with MTR, “Presque Isle”) for $7.0 million. Penn National Gaming Inc. assigned its rights under this agreement to the Authority’s subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., upon the Authority’s acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities. Accordingly, Presque Isle will be required to make the $7.0 million payment to Downs Racing, L.P. upon the occurrence of either of the following two conditions: (1) the commencement by any of the Presque Isle entities of pari-mutuel wagering in Erie, Pennsylvania or (2) the receipt by any Presque Isle entity of revenue from slot machine operations in Erie, Pennsylvania. If the receipt of slot machine revenues triggers the $7.0 million payment, then MTR has the right to delay such $7.0 million payment until the earlier to occur of (i) the first anniversary of the first receipt of revenue from slot machine operations or (ii) the commencement by any of the Presque Isle entities of pari-mutuel wagering in Erie, Pennsylvania. After receipt of the $7.0 million payment, Downs Racing, L.P. will be required to discontinue its OTW operations in Erie,

 

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Pennsylvania and convey the Erie OTW facility to Presque Isle as soon as commercially reasonable. The PGCB granted a conditional license to PID in October 2006 to operate slot machines at Presque Isle Downs in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Property Tax Litigation

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 in November 2001 against Downs Racing, L.P.’s 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. A trial was held on the case in September 2006 and a mediation conference took place in November 2006, with no judgment or settlement on the matter. A mediation conference was held on January 23, 2007 with the Court, with another mediation scheduled for February 21, 2007. Written proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are required to be submitted to the Luzerne County Court by March 2, 2007, after which the Court will issue a ruling. At this stage of the litigation, no single amount within the range of any possible loss can be reasonably determined. The Authority cannot provide any assurance as to the ultimate success of its defense of the school board’s complaint. If the school board’s complaint was resolved unfavorably to the Authority, the Authority’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Other Litigation

The Authority is a defendant in certain 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.

NOTE 7—RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT:

In February 1998, the Authority and 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).

 

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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 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 December 31, 2006, the carrying amount of the relinquishment liability was $545.2 million as compared to $548.0 million at September 30, 2006. The decrease in the relinquishment liability during the three months ended December 31, 2006 is due to $10.2 million in relinquishment payments, offset by $7.4 million for the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. Of the $10.2 million in relinquishment payments, $6.4 million represents payment of principal and $3.8 million represents payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. During the three months ended December 31, 2005, the Authority paid $9.6 million in relinquishment payments, consisting of $6.2 million in principal amounts and $3.4 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 December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, relinquishment payments earned but unpaid were $29.5 million and $20.4 million, respectively.

 

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NOTE 8—SEGMENT REPORTING:

As of December 31, 2006, the Authority owns and operates the Mohegan Sun property in Connecticut and, through the Pocono Downs entities, operates a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing 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 reportable 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
December 31,
 
     2006 (1)     2005  

Net revenues:

    

Mohegan Sun

   $ 355,533     $ 345,690  

Pocono Downs

     29,796       7,627  
                

Total

     385,329       353,317  
                

Income (loss) from operations:

    

Mohegan Sun

     72,768       72,530  

Pocono Downs

     (1,934 )     (1,951 )

Corporate

     (2,673 )     (2,198 )
                

Total

     68,161       68,381  
                

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (7,449 )     (7,677 )

Interest income

     766       326  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (23,611 )     (22,820 )

Other income (expense), net

     (115 )     64  
                

Income before minority interest

     37,752       38,274  

Minority interest

     138       20  
                

Net income

   $ 37,890     $ 38,294  
                
    

For the Three Months Ended

December 31,

 
     2006     2005  

Capital expenditures:

    

Mohegan Sun

   $ 11,604     $ 14,600  

Pocono Downs

     27,356       10,628  

Corporate

     4       6  
                

Total

   $ 38,964     $ 25,234  
                
     December 31,
2006
    September 30,
2006
 

Total assets:

    

Mohegan Sun

   $ 1,515,317     $ 1,505,258  

Pocono Downs (including goodwill of $39,459)

     431,760       333,820  

Corporate

     83,193       75,279  
                

Total

   $ 2,030,270     $ 1,914,357  
                

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 9—CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION:

As of December 31, 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, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf (also refer to Note 4). Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are not presented below because the Authority believes that they are not material to investors. Condensed consolidating financial statement information for the Authority, MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf and the non-guarantor subsidiary, Salishan-Mohegan, as of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006 and for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows (in thousands):

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

 

     As of December 31, 2006  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
   Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS             

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,233,314     $ 102,035    $ 19,951    $ —       $ 1,355,300  

Intercompany receivables

     201,041       9,433      —        (210,474 )     —    

Investment in subsidiaries

     222,822       3,225      —        (226,047 )     —    

Other intangible assets, net

     119,826       269,702      —        —         389,528  

Other assets, net

     207,832       66,550      11,060      —         285,442  
                                      

Total assets

   $ 1,984,835     $ 450,945    $ 31,011    $ (436,521 )   $ 2,030,270  
                                      
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL             

Total current liabilities

   $ 293,946     $ 23,399    $ 1,010    $ —       $ 318,355  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,270,918       4,000      14,000      —         1,288,918  

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     438,551       —        —        —         438,551  

Intercompany payables

     —         201,041      9,433      (210,474 )     —    

Other long-term liabilities

     644       —        —        —         644  
                                      

Total liabilities

     2,004,059       228,440      24,443      (210,474 )     2,046,468  

Minority interest in subsidiary

     —         —        —        3,342       3,342  

Total capital

     (19,224 )     222,505      6,568      (229,389 )     (19,540 )
                                      

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 1,984,835     $ 450,945    $ 31,011    $ (436,521 )   $ 2,030,270  
                                      
     As of September 30, 2006  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
   Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS             

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,243,150     $ 76,722    $ 19,951    $ —       $ 1,339,823  

Intercompany receivables

     118,415       19,148      —        (137,563 )     —    

Investment in subsidiaries

     233,174       3,358      —        (236,532 )     —    

Other intangible assets, net

     119,826       219,823      —        —         339,649  

Other assets, net

     181,415       44,079      9,391      —         234,885  
                                      

Total assets

   $ 1,895,980     $ 363,130    $ 29,342    $ (374,095 )   $ 1,914,357  
                                      
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL             

Total current liabilities

   $ 261,135     $ 7,858    $ 3,355    $ —       $ 272,348  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,221,804       4,000      —        —         1,225,804  

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     451,038       —        —        —         451,038  

Intercompany payables

     —         118,415      19,148      (137,563 )     —    

Other long-term liabilities

     542       —        —        —         542  
                                      

Total liabilities

     1,934,519       130,273      22,503      (137,563 )     1,949,732  

Minority interest in subsidiary

     —         —        —        3,480       3,480  

Total capital

     (38,539 )     232,857      6,839      (240,012 )     (38,855 )
                                      

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 1,895,980     $ 363,130    $ 29,342    $ (374,095 )   $ 1,914,357  
                                      

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

   $ 355,541     $ 29,797     $ —       $ (9 )   $ 385,329  

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Gaming & other operations

     207,917       23,511       —         (9 )     231,419  

Advertising, general and administrative

     55,188       3,610       488       —         59,286  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     304       3,244       —         —         3,548  

Depreciation and amortization

     20,747       2,168       —         —         22,915  
                                        

Total operating costs and expenses

     284,156       32,533       488       (9 )     317,168  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     71,385       (2,736 )     (488 )     —         68,161  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (7,449 )     —         —         —         (7,449 )

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (15,240 )     (8,371 )     (528 )     528       (23,611 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

     (11,085 )     (132 )     —         11,217       —    

Other income, net

     141       292       746       (528 )     651  
                                        

Income (loss) before minority interest

     37,752       (10,947 )     (270 )     11,217       37,752  

Minority interest

     —         —         —         138       138  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 37,752     $ (10,947 )   $ (270 )   $ 11,355     $ 37,890  
                                        
     For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2005  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

   $ 345,692     $ 7,633     $ —       $ (8 )   $ 353,317  

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Gaming & other operations

     203,783       6,043       —         (8 )     209,818  

Advertising, general and administrative

     49,643       2,641       249       —         52,533  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     —         1,099       —         —         1,099  

Depreciation and amortization

     20,454       1,032       —         —         21,486  

Relinquishment liability reassessment

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Total operating costs and expenses

     273,880       10,815       249       (8 )     284,936  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     71,812       (3,182 )     (249 )     —         68,381  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

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

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (16,984 )     (5,836 )     (86 )     86       (22,820 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

     (8,962 )     (23 )     —         8,985       —    

Other income, net

     85       99       292       (86 )     390  
                                        

Income (loss) before minority interest

     38,274       (8,942 )     (43 )     8,985       38,274  

Minority interest

     —         —         —         20       20  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 38,274     $ (8,942 )   $ (43 )   $ 9,005     $ 38,294  
                                        

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006  
    Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 60,872     $ 10,252     $ (82 )   $ —       $ 71,042  
                                       

Cash flows used in investing activities:

         

Purchases of property and equipment

    (10,756 )     (19,457 )     —         —         (30,213 )

Payment of Category One slot machine license fee

    —         (50,000 )     —         —         (50,000 )

Other cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

    (66,426 )     9,995       (833 )     56,685       (579 )
                                       

Net cash flows used in investing activities

    (77,182 )     (59,462 )     (833 )     56,685       (80,792 )
                                       

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

         

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

    176,000       —         —         —         176,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

    (127,000 )     —         —         —         (127,000 )

Line of credit borrowings

    165,679       —         —         —         165,679  

Line of credit repayments

    (144,144 )     —         —         —         (144,144 )

Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (25,548 )     66,680       1,159       (56,685 )     (14,394 )
                                       

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

    44,987       66,680       1,159       (56,685 )     56,141  
                                       

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    28,677       17,470       244       —         46,391  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    75,794       (548 )     —         —         75,246  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 104,471     $ 16,922     $ 244     $ —       $ 121,637  
                                       
    For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2005  
    Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 67,768     $ (2,643 )   $ —       $ —       $ 65,125  
                                       

Net cash flows used in investing activities

    (22,585 )     (9,310 )     (1,077 )     12,078       (20,894 )
                                       

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

         

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

    45,000       —         —         —         45,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

    (45,000 )     —         —         —         (45,000 )

Line of credit borrowings

    103,763       —         —         —         103,763  

Line of credit repayments

    (103,763 )     —         —         —         (103,763 )

Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (23,982 )     11,441       1,077       (12,078 )     (23,542 )
                                       

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

    (23,982 )     11,441       1,077       (12,078 )     (23,542 )
                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    21,201       (512 )     —         —         20,689  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    71,504       921       —         —         72,425  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 92,705     $ 409     $ —       $ —       $ 93,114  
                                       

 

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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 December 31, 2006, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and of changes in capital for each of the three-month periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three-month periods ended December 31, 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, 2006, 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 19, 2006 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet information as of September 30, 2006, 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

February 8, 2007

 

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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, Mohegan Sun at 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, 2006, 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 Mohegan Tribe or the Tribe, is a federally recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 507-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut, located in Uncasville, Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, or IGRA, 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 non-exclusive 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 gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, as well as five off-track wagering, or OTW, facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania. We are traditionally governed by a nine-member Management Board (currently consisting of eight members), 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

 

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Interstate 395 and Connecticut Route 2A via a four-lane access road. Mohegan Sun is approximately 125 miles from New York City and approximately 100 miles from Boston, Massachusetts. In 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 adjacent restaurant 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 2,380 slot machines and 110 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 and five lounges and bars operated by us, as well as four full-service restaurants, three quick-service restaurants and a multi-station food court 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, 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 29 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 a gasoline and convenience center, an approximately 4,000 square foot, 20-pump facility located adjacent to Mohegan Sun.

 

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Project Horizon

On November 16, 2006, we announced our plans for an estimated $740.0 million expansion at Mohegan Sun named Project Horizon. Groundbreaking occurred in November 2006 with the commencement of construction of a new Asian themed gaming area, which will include a new 5,000-square-foot bus lobby, a 4,000-square-foot “Hong Kong” Street food outlet and 12,000-square-feet of gaming space offering 46 table games such as Mini-Baccarat, Sic Bo and Pai Gow Poker. This new area in the Casino of the Earth is scheduled to open in the summer of 2007.

Project Horizon also is expected to include a new 1,000-room hotel, including 300 House of Blues-themed hotel rooms, which will be owned and operated by Mohegan Sun, and a 7,500-square-foot House of Blues Foundation Room. The hotel is expected to open in two phases—the 700 Mohegan Sun rooms are expected to open in the spring of 2010 and the 300 House of Blues rooms are expected to open in the summer of 2010.

A “Spirit of the Sea” themed connector will be constructed between the new hotel and the existing Sky hotel, which will add approximately 115,000 square feet of retail and dining space, including a new Japanese restaurant, an American contemporary restaurant and a new family-style Italian restaurant. The new restaurant area is expected to be complemented by approximately 40,000 square feet of new retail space and a 30,000 square-foot recreation lounge featuring bowling and billiards. This expansion also is expected to include a new 1,500 person capacity House of Blues Music Hall and a new 300 seat casual dining House of Blues restaurant. All of these components are scheduled to open in the fall of 2009.

A new gaming area that we plan to refer to as the Casino of the Wind also is expected to be developed and located adjacent to the Casino of the Sky. This new area is expected to include approximately 42,000 square feet of gaming space with over 900 slot machines, 10 table games and a themed poker room with 45 tables, as well as approximately 20,000-square-feet of new dining and retail amenities. The Casino of the Wind is scheduled to open in the summer of 2008.

With significant construction set to begin in the summer of 2007, Project Horizon is expected to add more than 1.3 million square feet of hotel rooms, gaming space and other new non-gaming amenities to Mohegan Sun. The total number of slot machines at Mohegan Sun is projected to increase to approximately 7,600 units, complemented by approximately 385 table games in total after the expansion. Project costs are estimated to be incurred as follows: fiscal year 2007 $134.0 million, fiscal year 2008 $269.0 million, fiscal year 2009 $242.0 million and fiscal year 2010 $95.0 million.

Connecticut Sun

In January 2003, we formed a wholly owned subsidiary, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, or MBC, for the purpose of owning and operating a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association, or 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.

Mohegan Golf

In November 2006, we formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Mohegan Golf, LLC, or Mohegan Golf, to purchase, own and operate a golf course in southeast Connecticut, for $4.4 million. On November 21, 2006, Mohegan Golf entered into an agreement to purchase assets owned by Pautipaug Country Club, Incorporated, including a golf course and related facilities on land located in Sprague and Franklin, Connecticut. Closing of the acquisition is pending satisfaction of certain conditions.

 

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

On January 25, 2005, we and our wholly owned subsidiary, Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC, or MCV-PA, 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. Downs Racing owns the slot machine and harness racing facility 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). Harness racing has been conducted 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.

Downs Racing completed the 2006 harness racing season at Pocono Downs in November 2006 and will continue the harness racing activities when the 2007 racing season begins on March 31, 2007. 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 opened in March 2006.

In September 2006, a Conditional Category One Slot Machine License was granted to Downs Racing by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, or the PGCB, for the operation of slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The PGCB approved a permanent Category One slot machine license for Downs Racing on December 20, 2006. This license initially permits 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 the conditional slot machine license, unless otherwise extended by the PGCB for an additional period not to exceed 24 months. Downs Racing plans to request such an extension from the PGCB as a result of the Phase II development plans described below. Under certain circumstances, Downs Racing may be permitted to install up to a total of 5,000 slot machines at Pocono Downs.

After the satisfaction of certain regulatory conditions and the payment of a one-time slot machine license fee of $50.0 million to the PGCB in October 2006, Downs Racing was the first to offer slot machine gaming in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when Phase I of its gaming and entertainment facility opened to the public on November 14, 2006. The total cost for development of the Phase I facility is expected to be approximately $72.0 million, exclusive of the $50.0 million one-time slot machine license fee paid to the PGCB. The two-level casino includes 90,000 square feet of gaming space, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and houses approximately 1,100 new slot machines with denominations ranging from one cent to $25. The facility also offers two casino bars, a food court and a retail shop.

A Phase II gaming and entertainment facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is planned for development on land adjacent to the existing gaming facility. When completed, the combined facility is anticipated to include approximately 2,500 slot machines, a variety of restaurants, a 300 seat buffet, an expanded food court, retail shopping, nightlife venues, additional parking and bus amenities. Construction is expected to commence in the spring of 2007 with a grand opening planned in the summer of 2008. Our targeted expenditure level for the development of the Phase II facility is between $140.0 million and $150.0 million.

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.

 

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Cowlitz Project

In July 2004, we formed Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, or Mohegan Ventures-NW, one of three 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. The Mohegan Tribe is also a member of Salishan-Mohegan. Currently, Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 49.15% membership interest, the Mohegan Tribe holds a 7.85% membership interest and Salishan Company, LLC, or Salishan Company, holds a 43.0% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan. Mohegan Ventures-NW and the Mohegan Tribe each hold one of four seats on the Board of Managers of Salishan-Mohegan.

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 and the Mohegan Tribe through Salishan-Mohegan pursuant to the operating agreement. As of April 2006, Salishan-Mohegan 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.

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 states of New York and Rhode Island, as well as potential competition from planned casino projects announced by other Indian tribes and non-Indians in the northeastern United States. We also face existing and future competition in the immediate Pennsylvania gaming market (refer to “Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs” below). 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, 2006 for further detail regarding our current and projected competition from other gaming operations.

 

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The following discussion highlights changes in our competitive landscape that have occurred since September 30, 2006.

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

In February 2005, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe announced its plans to undertake a three-year, $700.0 million expansion at Foxwoods, which is expected to add over two million square feet to the facility, including an 825-room hotel tower, a 21,000 square foot spa, a 5,000-seat theater, a 50,000 square foot ballroom, a 2,900 car parking garage, 145,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, four retail stores, two nightclubs, three lounges, four restaurants and additional business meeting and reception space. In addition, the expansion is expected to include 50,000 square feet of gaming space and will accommodate an additional 1,500 slot machines and 45 table games. Groundbreaking activities occurred in November 2005, and the facility is scheduled to open in the spring of 2008. On December 8, 2006, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and MGM Mirage announced that it has completed agreements to develop the new hotel and casino described above, which will be adjacent to the existing Foxwoods Resort Casino. The new hotel and casino will be known as the “MGM Grand at Foxwoods” and will be owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe.

In 2004, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, made a final determination denying federal recognition to another Connecticut tribe, the Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe located in Colchester and Trumbull, Connecticut. The tribe appealed the final determination to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or IBIA, in September 2004. In October 2004, the IBIA rejected the tribe’s request to consider the denial of its federal recognition. On November 29, 2006, as a result of the denial of federal recognition of the Golden Hill Paugussetts, a Connecticut federal district court rejected all remaining land claims filed by the tribe. In January 2007, the Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe filed an appeal of the 2006 federal court ruling rejecting the tribe’s land claims in Connecticut with the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Rhode Island

The Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island, with a reservation in Charlestown, is the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in Rhode Island. However, under specific terms of the Narragansett Land Claims Settlement Act with the federal government, the Narragansett Tribe is prohibited from opening a gaming facility under IGRA. Accordingly, the Narragansett Tribe may only open a gaming facility approved under state law. The Narragansett Tribe and an affiliate of Harrah’s Entertainment have pursued a license to operate a casino in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and proposed to build 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. On June 1, 2006, the Rhode Island state legislature approved a joint resolution requiring a statewide referendum to amend the Rhode Island Constitution to allow a casino privately operated by Harrah’s Entertainment and the Narragansett Indian Tribe. On November 7, 2006, the proposed amendment to the Constitution was not approved by Rhode Island voters by approximately a two to one margin. In December 2006, published reports indicate the Narragansett Tribe would again pursue the development of a $50 million to $100 million casino on its tribal lands in Charlestown and has requested a meeting with the Rhode Island Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. in February 2007.

New York

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. On November 2, 2005, in a letter to the BIA, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe formally abandoned plans for a $500 million casino at Kutsher’s Resort and Country Club in the Catskills (withdrawing its

 

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fee to trust application) and resumed its earlier plans for a casino at Monticello Raceway, also located in the Catskills, to be managed by Empire Resorts, Inc. In March 2006, Empire Resorts announced an agreement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to develop the casino resort. Prior agreements for municipal and county assistance and payments in lieu of taxes also have been extended to apply to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s ownership of the approximately 29 acre site in Monticello. Plans for the project include 160,000 square feet of gaming space for 3,500 slot machines and 125 table games, with sufficient space to accommodate an additional 500 slot machines, and a variety of food and beverage offerings and entertainment venues.

In connection with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s application to acquire the Monticello site, the tribe submitted a new Environmental Assessment for the project, which received final approval by the BIA in December 2006. If the Governor of New York concurs with the BIA’s recommendation that the property be taken into trust, then the land may be taken into trust and casino gaming pursued on the site without further legislative approval under existing state law and the existing tribal-state compact between the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the State of New York. However, a renegotiation of the tribal-state compact and revenue-sharing agreement is expected and lawsuits from environmentalist groups against the project may occur. One such lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2007 against the U.S. Interior Department’s approval of the Environmental Assessment for the Monticello Raceway casino project. Assuming there are delays from the foregoing and other matters, a groundbreaking for the casino project may not take place by the tribe’s planned date of spring 2007.

Shinnecock Tribe. The Shinnecock Tribe has announced that it intends to construct an approximately 65,000 square-foot commercial casino gaming facility adjacent to its reservation in Long Island, New York. The Shinnecock Tribe is recognized by the State of New York, but has yet to receive recognition from the BIA. The Shinnecock Tribe has a pending federal recognition petition. In November 2005, a federal district court in New York found that the Shinnecock Tribe met all the legal requirements to be considered a federally recognized tribe and remanded the case for consideration of other issues, including the Shinnecock’s land claims. Although the federal district court found that the Shinnecock Tribe met the requirements for federal recognition, necessary approvals from the BIA still must be obtained and a 2005 United States Supreme Court decision has called into question the validity of adding land for casino development purposes into original reservation lands. Accordingly, the Shinnecock Tribe’s proposed casino project cannot move forward until the underlying issues regarding federal recognition and land claim status are resolved. 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 is continuing to pursue the federal recognition process before the BIA, which published reports indicate could take several years. On November 28, 2006, a New York federal district court rejected the Shinnecock Tribe’s claim to 3,600 acres in Long Island. However, the tribe has indicated that it will continue to seek the legal right to build a casino on a smaller parcel it already owns on Long Island.

Aqueduct and Yonkers Raceway. In June 2005, MGM Mirage announced a definitive agreement to develop and manage a Video Lottery Terminal, or VLT, facility at the Aqueduct horse racing track in Queens, New York, which is one of three thoroughbred tracks owned and operated by the New York Racing Authority (“NYRA”). While the New York racing oversight board approved a construction contract for an $182 million improvement to the Aqueduct race track facility and the installation of 4,500 VLTs in March 2006, the NYRA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2006, and the New York State Lottery Board’s inaction on its application for VLTs at Aqueduct was reported as one of the principal reasons for seeking bankruptcy protection. A state panel is reviewing recommendations for new operators of the NYRA facilities, including Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga racetracks. MGM Mirage and the NYRA have reported plans to seek assurances from the bankruptcy court and the State Lottery and proceed with plans to open the facility for VLTs in 2007. Empire City at Yonkers Raceway, in Yonkers, New York, opened its new VLT gaming facility in October 2006 and operates approximately 1,800 machines. It has announced plans to increase the total number of VLTs to 5,500 in the first of two phases of expansion and ultimately up to 7,500 machines as permitted under state law. Given their geographic location within or in close proximity to New York City, the Yonkers and Aqueduct facilities may have distinct advantages over Mohegan Sun in competition for day-trip and other customers from the New York metropolitan region.

 

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Massachusetts

Recent news reports indicate that Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick, has indicated his willingness to consider legislative proposals for slot machine gambling as a method to offset state budget deficits, including locating slot machine parlors at each of the State’s four racetracks. Reports also indicate that the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe plans to buy a tract of land in southeastern Massachusetts as a potential site for a resort casino after the tribe receives its final federal recognition, which is expected in July 2007.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

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

On December 20, 2006, the PGCB approved conditional Category Two slot machine licenses for five stand-alone slot facilities. Two of the facilities are located in Philadelphia, one is located in Pittsburgh and the remaining two facilities selected, are located in Mount Pocono and Bethlehem, which are closer to Pocono Downs and are more likely to have an impact on our future Pocono Downs operations.

 

   

Mount Pocono. Mount Airy, LLC was approved for a conditional Category Two slot machine license to operate a slot machine parlor at the former Mount Airy Lodge in Mount Pocono, which is approximately 40 miles from Pocono Downs. According to news reports, Mount Airy, LLC plans to develop a 196-room hotel that could include 2,500 slot machines with an anticipated opening date of October 2007. Reports further indicate that by the end of 2008, the facility is anticipated to have been expanded to have 3,000 slot machines, 400 hotel rooms, four restaurants, a night club, conference rooms, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, retail shops and parking and then be further expanded to offer a total of 5,000 slot machines.

 

   

Bethlehem. Sands Bethworks Gaming, a partnership between BethWorks and Las Vegas Sands, Inc., owner of the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, was approved for a conditional Category Two slot machine license to operate a gaming facility in Bethlehem, which is approximately 70 miles from Pocono Downs. The group has indicated plans for a $600.0 million Phase I project that would offer 3,000 slot machines, a new 300-room hotel, retail shops and restaurants to the public by the summer of 2008 and a future Phase II project that would increase the total number of slot machines to 5,000.

In February 2007, Pocono Manor Investors LLP publicly stated their intention to file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of the PGCB’s denial of its application for a Category Two license to operate slot machines at the Pocono Manor Inn & Golf Resort in Mount Pocono. Under the Pennsylvania Gaming Act, this intended appeal may delay the issuance of the approved licenses for the former Mount Airy Lodge and Bethlehem facilities.

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.

 

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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, as well as our slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. 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 and requirements of our Pennsylvania Category One slot machine license, we report gross slot revenues and other statistical information related to slot machine operations to the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. 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 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.

 

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We also operate a voluntary program for our guests at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, without membership fees, called the Player’s Club. This program provides complimentary food, beverage and retail services to guests based on points that are awarded for guests’ slot machine gaming activities. These points may be used to purchase items at the retail store and dining outlets located within Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The retail value of points are included in gross revenues when redeemed and then 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 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 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 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of how we account for the relinquishment liability.

Results of Operations

Summary Operating Results

As of December 31, 2006, we own and operate the Mohegan Sun property in Connecticut and, through the Pocono Downs entities, operate a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and five OTW facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania. All of our revenues

 

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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 reportable segments due to the differing nature of their operations. See Note 8 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 December 31,  
     2006 (1)     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Net revenues:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 355,533     $ 345,690     $ 9,843     2.8 %

Pocono Downs

     29,796       7,627       22,169     290.7 %
                              

Total

   $ 385,329     $ 353,317     $ 32,012     9.1 %

Income (loss) from operations:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 72,768     $ 72,530     $ 238     0.3 %

Pocono Downs

     (1,934 )     (1,951 )     17     -0.9 %

Corporate expenses

     (2,673 )     (2,198 )     (475 )   21.6 %
                              

Total

   $ 68,161     $ 68,381     $ (220 )   -0.3 %

Net income

   $ 37,890     $ 38,294     $ (404 )   -1.1 %

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

The important factors and trends that most contributed to our financial performance for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

 

   

the opening of the Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in November 2006, which generated $21.8 million in gross slot revenues during the three months ended December 31, 2006;

 

   

the strengthening of the Mohegan Sun brand awareness in the Northeast gaming market, which is reflected in the Mohegan Sun slot revenue and table drop growth rates for the three months ended December 31, 2006;

 

   

a change in guest denomination preference in slots, which resulted in higher net slot hold percentage at Mohegan Sun in the three months ended December 31, 2006;

 

   

lower table games hold percentage at Mohegan Sun in the three months ended December 31, 2006, which can fluctuate considerably over interim financial periods;

 

   

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

 

   

the utilization of technologies to improve the productivity and efficiencies of our 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 medical benefits; 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 current and future operations.

 

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Net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 increased primarily as a result of the addition of slot revenues at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs during the period and the increase in net slot revenues at Mohegan Sun. The increase in net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 was also due to a $2.0 million decrease in promotional allowances at Mohegan Sun discussed below under “Mohegan Sun-Promotional Allowances” compared to the same period in the prior year.

Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased as a result of an 11.3% increase in operating costs and expenses, offset by the growth in net revenues. Our operating margin, or income from operations as a percentage of net revenues, for the three months ended December 31, 2006 decreased to 17.7% from 19.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2005. This decrease was primarily attributable to the opening of the Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, which has a significantly lower operating margin than Mohegan Sun, and pre-opening costs and expenses related to the opening of the same Phase I facility as discussed below under “Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs-Operating Costs and Expenses.” The decrease in operating margin was also due to a lower table games hold percentage and higher advertising and promotional expenditures at Mohegan Sun, which led Mohegan Sun to have a 20.5% operating margin for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to 21.0% for the same period in the prior year.

Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily due to the decrease in income from operations and higher interest costs as discussed below under “Corporate Expenses and Other Income (Expense).”

Mohegan Sun

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006    2005    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 318,633    $ 308,670    $ 9,963     3.2 %

Food and beverage

     24,063      23,965      98     0.4 %

Hotel

     12,942      12,608      334     2.6 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     31,418      33,962      (2,544 )   -7.5 %
                            

Total

   $ 387,056    $ 379,205    $ 7,851     2.1 %
                            

The table below summarizes the percentage of gross revenues from each of the four revenue sources at Mohegan Sun:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
 
         2006             2005      

Gaming

   82.4 %   81.4 %

Food and beverage

   6.2 %   6.3 %

Hotel

   3.3 %   3.3 %

Retail, entertainment and other

   8.1 %   9.0 %
            

Total

   100.0 %   100.0 %
            

 

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slot handle

   $ 2,675     $ 2,581     $ 94     3.6 %

Gross slot revenues

   $ 229     $ 216     $ 13     6.0 %

Net slot revenues

   $ 221     $ 211     $ 10     4.7 %

Weighted average number of slot machines (in units)

     6,185       6,204       (19 )   -0.3 %

Gross slot hold percentage

     8.6 %     8.4 %     0.2 %   2.4 %

Gross slot win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 402     $ 379     $ 23     6.1 %

Table games drop

   $ 586     $ 561     $ 25     4.5 %

Table games revenues

   $ 95     $ 95     $ —       —    

Weighted average number of table games (in units)

     305       300       5     1.7 %

Table games hold percentage (1)

     16.1 %     17.0 %     -0.9 %   -5.3 %

Table games revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 3,371     $ 3,450     $ (79 )   -2.3 %

(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 ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased due to continued growth in net slot revenues. A change in guest denomination preference in slot machines also led to a higher gross slot hold percentage for the three months ended December 31, 2006. We exceeded the Connecticut slot revenue market growth rate for the three months ended December 31, 2006 of 4.4%, with Mohegan Sun increasing its market share to 53.8% for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from 53.1% for the same period in the prior year. The State of Connecticut reported slot revenues of $425.2 million and $407.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Food and beverage revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased slightly as a result of a $121,000 increase in beverage revenues, partially offset by a $23,000 decrease in food revenues. The decrease in food revenues was a result of a 7.3% decrease in the number of food covers partially offset by a 7.8% increase in the average price per meal. The average price per meal was $14.03 and $13.02 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The following table presents data related to hotel revenues at Mohegan Sun:

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Rooms occupied

     96,400       98,600       (2,200 )   -2.2 %

Average daily room rate (ADR)

   $ 127     $ 122     $ 5     4.1 %

Occupancy rate

     89.2 %     91.2 %     -2.0 %   -2.2 %

Revenue per available room (REVPAR)

   $ 113     $ 111     $ 2     1.8 %

Hotel revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased as a result of an increase in ADR, offset by a decrease in hotel occupancy. The decrease in hotel occupancy is the result of rooms being out of service due to the hotel room renovation program that commenced in late September 2006 and will continue through June 2007. During the three months ended December 31, 2006, we continued our hotel room yield management strategy which we believe contributes to the growth in gaming revenues.

Retail, entertainment and other revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of a $2.8 million, or 18.6%, decrease in

 

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entertainment revenues. The decrease in entertainment revenues was primarily due to a 14.4% decrease in Mohegan Sun Arena ticket sales and a 7.7% decrease in average price for Arena tickets. During the three months ended December 31, 2006, there were less events in the Arena as well as smaller capacity shows.

Promotional Allowances

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006    2005    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 10,876    $ 11,143    $ (267 )   -2.4 %

Hotel

     4,423      4,410      13     0.3 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     16,224      17,962      (1,738 )   -9.7 %
                            

Total

   $ 31,523    $ 33,515    $ (1,992 )   -5.9 %
                            

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006    2005    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 10,912    $ 11,156    $ (244 )   -2.2 %

Hotel

     2,036      2,097      (61 )   -2.9 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     13,263      13,981      (718 )   -5.1 %
                            

Total

   $ 26,211    $ 27,234    $ (1,023 )   -3.8 %
                            

Promotional allowances decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of a significant decrease in entertainment complimentaries resulting from the change in events at the Mohegan Sun Arena, as discussed above. The decrease in promotional allowances was also due to a decrease in retail and food and beverage complimentaries as a result of a net shift in the utilization of patron complimentaries from Authority-owned outlets to third party outlets.

Operating Costs and Expenses

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006    2005    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 180,525    $ 176,521    $ 4,004     2.3 %

Food and beverage

     11,795      12,172      (377 )   -3.1 %

Hotel

     3,945      3,903      42     1.1 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     11,926      11,576      350     3.0 %

Advertising, general and administrative

     53,409      48,142      5,267     10.9 %

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     304      —        304     100.0 %

Depreciation and amortization

     20,861      20,846      15     0.1 %
                            

Total

   $ 282,765    $ 273,160    $ 9,605     3.5 %
                            

Gaming costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of higher redemption costs due to increased Player’s Club point

 

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utilization at third party outlets and higher slot win contribution to the State of Connecticut commensurate with the growth in gross slot revenues. Slot win contribution payments to the State of Connecticut totaled $57.2 million and $54.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Despite the increases mentioned above, efficiencies achieved in our gaming operations caused gaming costs and expenses as a percentage of gaming revenues to decrease from 57.2 % for the three months ended December 31, 2005 to 56.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2006.

Food and beverage costs and expenses decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of lower labor and other operating costs.

Hotel costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of increased direct labor costs, offset by a decrease in room supply costs, which can fluctuate over interim periods.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of increased direct labor and cost of goods sold for retail operations and decreased retail and entertainment complimentaries, resulting in a lower amount of retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses, offset by decreases in entertainment expenses due to the change in Arena events discussed above.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of increased property maintenance and other costs necessary to support Mohegan Sun operations, greater advertising expenditures from the production of new television commercials and approximately $2.0 million of additional costs associated with the Mohegan Sun ten-year anniversary festivities for employees and casino patrons.

Pre-opening costs and expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2006 were comprised of personnel, consulting and other costs associated with the development plans for Project Horizon, as described above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun.” There were no pre-opening costs and expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2005.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006 (1)    2005    Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 28,282    $ 6,826    $ 21,456    314.3 %

Food and beverage

     1,150      525      625    119.0 %

Retail and other

     496      276      220    79.7 %
                           

Total

   $ 29,928    $ 7,627    $ 22,301    292.4 %
                           

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

 

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The table below summarizes the percentage of gross revenues from each of the three revenue sources at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
 
         2006 (1)             2005      

Gaming

   94.5 %   89.5 %

Food and beverage

   3.8 %   6.9 %

Retail and other

   1.7 %   3.6 %
            

Total

   100.0 %   100.0 %
            

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

The following table presents data related to gaming revenues at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (in thousands, except where noted):

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006 (1)     2005    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slot handle

   $ 217,908     $ —      $ 217,908     100.0 %

Gross slot revenues

   $ 21,816     $ —      $ 21,816     100.0 %

Net slot revenues

   $ 21,629     $ —      $ 21,629     100.0 %

Weighted average number of slot machines (in units)

     1,099       —        1,099     100.0 %

Gross slot hold percentage

     10.0 %     —        10.0 %   100.0 %

Gross slot win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 412     $ —      $ 412     100.0 %

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

Gaming revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year increased as a result of the addition of $21.6 million in net slot revenues due to the opening of the Phase I slot machine facility. The increase in food and beverage revenues and retail and other revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year is also attributable to the opening of the Phase I slot machine operation at Pocono Downs.

Promotional Allowances

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006 (1)    2005    Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 89    $ —      $ 89    100.0 %

Retail

     43      —        43    100.0 %
                           

Total

   $ 132    $ —      $ 132    100.0 %
                           

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

 

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006 (1)    2005    Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 117    $ —      $ 117    100.0 %

Retail

     62      —        62    100.0 %
                           

Total

   $ 179    $ —      $ 179    100.0 %
                           

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

Operating Costs and Expenses

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006 (1)    2005    Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 21,509    $ 4,871    $ 16,638    341.6 %

Food and beverage

     1,403      568      835    147.0 %

Retail and other

     316      207      109    52.7 %

Advertising, general and administrative

     3,224      2,212      1,012    45.8 %

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     3,244      1,099      2,145    195.2 %

Depreciation and amortization

     2,034      621      1,413    227.5 %
                           

Total

   $ 31,730    $ 9,578    $ 22,152    231.3 %
                           

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from opening date of November 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

Operating costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of higher operating costs and expenses necessary to support the new slot operations, including slot machine tax assessment payments to the PGCB, and increased personnel, consulting and other pre-opening costs and expenses associated with the opening of the Phase I slot machine facility. Slot machine tax assessment payments to the PGCB totaled $12.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2006 was principally due to depreciation on the new Phase I facility and slot machines and equipment.

 

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Corporate Expenses and Other Income (Expense)

Corporate expenses and other income (expense) consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Corporate expenses:

        

Depreciation

   $ 20     $ 19     $ 1     5.3 %

Corporate expenses

     2,653       2,179       474     21.8 %
                              

Total corporate expenses

   $ 2,673     $ 2,198     $ 475     21.6 %
                              

Other income (expense):

        

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability (1)

   $ (7,449 )   $ (7,677 )   $ 228     -3.0 %

Interest income (2)

     766       326       440     135.0 %

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (23,611 )     (22,820 )     (791 )   3.5 %

Other income (expense), net

     (115 )     64       (179 )   -279.7 %
                              

Total other expense, net

   $ (30,409 )   $ (30,107 )   $ (302 )   1.0 %
                              

(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.
(2) Comprised primarily of interest earned on long-term receivables from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe related to the Cowlitz Project, as more fully described in Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006.

Corporate expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of increased professional costs and fees related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to an increase in the weighted average outstanding debt, partially offset by the capitalization of $358,000 in interest costs incurred during the construction phase of the Phase I slot machine facility at Pocono Downs. The weighted average outstanding debt was $1.30 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $1.25 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2005. The increase in weighted average outstanding debt was the result of additional borrowing for the payment of the $50.0 million slot license fee and capital expenditures in connection with the Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, all described below under “Liquidity, Capital Resources and Capital Spending.” The weighted average interest rate was 7.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 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 on March 31st and ending in November. The overall gaming industry in Pennsylvania is also expected to be seasonal in nature. Accordingly, the results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for other interim periods or a full fiscal year.

 

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Liquidity, Capital Resources and Capital Spending

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 71,042     $ 65,125     $ 5,917     9.1 %

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (80,792 )     (20,894 )     (59,898 )   286.7 %

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

     56,141       (23,542 )     79,683     -338.5 %
                              

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 46,391     $ 20,689     $ 25,702     124.2 %
                              

As of December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006, we held cash and cash equivalents of $121.6 million and $75.2 million, respectively. As a result of 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 three months ended December 31, 2006 is attributable primarily to lower working capital requirements and the increase in operating income after adjustments for non-cash items.

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 (including the December 2006 approval of two Category Two slot machine facilities in the immediate market of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs), 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 of America.

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 investing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2006 is attributable primarily to the payment of the one-time slot machine license fee of $50.0 million to the PGCB, as discussed above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.” The increase in cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2006 is attributable primarily to an $82.0 million increase in total net borrowings to facilitate the payment of the $50.0 million slot license fee and capital expenditures for the Phase I slot machine facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

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 December 31, 2006, we had $16.3 million outstanding in 8 3/8% senior subordinated

 

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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. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities and Mohegan Golf are guarantors of each of these notes, except for the 2001 senior subordinated notes guaranteed exclusively by MBC. Refer to Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q for a further discussion of these notes.

In November 2006, Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services downgraded the credit rating on our 2005 senior notes from BB- to B+ and the credit rating on our senior subordinated notes from B+ to B, primarily to reflect an increase in our projected ratio of debt to earnings related to the additional financings needed to fund Project Horizon and the development plans at Pocono Downs. Moody’s Investors Services maintained its rating of Baa2 on our 2005 senior notes and its rating of Ba2 on our senior subordinated notes following our announcement of the Project Horizon expansion, but has issued a credit watch on our notes based on the explanation provided above.

Bank Credit Facility. We have a loan agreement for up to $450.0 million, or 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 December 31, 2006, the amount under letters of credit totaled $309,000, of which no amount was drawn (refer to “Letters of Credit” below). Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the bank credit facility, we had approximately $400.7 million of available borrowing under the bank credit facility as of December 31, 2006 (without taking into account covenants under the line of credit described below). The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full at maturity. We expect to close on a new $1.0 billion revolving bank credit facility in the second quarter of fiscal 2007, which will replace our current bank credit facility.

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, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA and the Pocono Downs entities. Mohegan Golf is expected to execute appropriate guarantees in connection with our planned new bank credit facility. 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 our assets to non-guarantor subsidiaries, limit the incurrence by us and our guarantor subsidiaries 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 December 31, 2006, we and the Tribe were in compliance with all of our and their respective covenant requirements in the bank credit facility.

 

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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 December 31, 2006, we had $14.0 million in base rate loans and $35.0 million in LIBOR rate loans outstanding. The base rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 were based on Bank of America’s prime rate of 8.25% plus an applicable spread of 1.00%. The LIBOR rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 were based on a one-month LIBOR rate of 5.35% plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.50% as of December 31, 2006.

Line of Credit. We have a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America, or the line of credit. Each advance accrues interest on the basis of one-month LIBOR, plus the applicable spread, determined 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 matures on March 31, 2008 and subjects us to certain covenants, including a covenant to maintain at least $25.0 million available for borrowing under the bank credit facility. As of December 31, 2006, we were in compliance with all covenant requirements in the line of credit.

Letters of Credit. We maintain two uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities and overdue pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pocono Downs entities that may arise. The letters of credit expire on August 31, 2007 and January 25, 2008, respectively, subject to renewals. As of December 31, 2006, no amounts were drawn on the letters of credit.

Salishan Credit Facility. In October 2006, Salishan-Mohegan entered into a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (the “Salishan Credit Facility”), which matures on September 30, 2009. The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full at maturity. At the option of Salishan-Mohegan, 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 or six-month LIBOR, plus the applicable spread of 1.25% for base rate loans and 2.25% for LIBOR loans. The Salishan Credit Facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the existing and future assets of Salishan-Mohegan. The obligations of Salishan-Mohegan under the Salishan Credit Facility are also guaranteed by the Mohegan Tribe. The Salishan Credit Facility subjects Salishan-Mohegan to a number of restrictive covenants, including financial and non-financial covenants customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions.

Immediately following the execution of the loan agreement, $10.0 million in loan proceeds were used by Salishan-Mohegan to provide a partial repayment of its outstanding loan balance with Mohegan Ventures-NW. Another $2.6 million in loan proceeds were used to pay off the mortgage payable discussed in Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q. As of December 31, 2006, Salishan-Mohegan had $11.0 million of available borrowings under the Salishan Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2006, Salishan-Mohegan had $14.0 million in LIBOR rate loans outstanding, which were based on a one-month LIBOR rate of 5.35 % plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.50% as of December 31, 2006.

 

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Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures Incurred

Capital expenditures totaled $39.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006, compared to $25.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2005. These capital expenditures were an aggregate of the following:

 

   

Capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun totaled $11.6 million and $14.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2006, these expenditures included $6.1 million in maintenance capital expenditures, $3.1 million in property renovation expenditures and $2.4 million in costs related to the Project Horizon expansion. For the three months ended December 31, 2005, these expenditures were principally related to the purchase of new carpeting in the Casino of the Earth, new slot machines and for other general maintenance of the Mohegan Sun facility.

 

   

Capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs totaled $27.4 million and $10.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2006, these expenditures were comprised primarily of Pocono Downs Phase I construction expenditures of $27.2 million, including $358,000 in capitalized interest. For the three months ended December 31, 2005, these expenditures were comprised primarily of construction costs for the renovation and expansion of the existing clubhouse and grandstand for the Phase I facility, including $146,000 in capitalized interest.

Expected Future Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2007 at Mohegan Sun, exclusive of the Project Horizon expansion described above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun-Project Horizon,” are budgeted to be $75.1 million, which are expected to be comprised of the following:

 

   

Maintenance capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun are anticipated to be approximately $45.1 million for the purchase of information system security technology, server replacements, surveillance technology improvements, slot machines and back up power improvements.

 

   

Property renovation expenditures are expected to be approximately $30.0 million for the addition of new slot machines in the Casinos of the Earth and Sky replacing certain redemption booths following changes in redemption technology, for conversion of the Cabaret lounge into a semi-private gaming area and for the renovation of all guest rooms in the Sky hotel scheduled to be completed in June 2007.

We anticipate that we will spend approximately $134.0 million in fiscal year 2007 ($740.0 million in total) on Project Horizon.

Capital expenditures for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs are anticipated to be approximately $68.0 million for the 2007 fiscal year, comprised primarily of approximately $28.0 million and $38.0 million in development costs to complete the Phase I slot machine facility and to begin construction on the Phase II facility discussed above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,” respectively. In October 2006, a one-time slot machine license fee of $50.0 million was paid to the PGCB.

We anticipate the development of the Phase I facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will cost approximately $72.0 million in total, which does not include the $50.0 million one-time slot machine license fee, and we plan to spend approximately $140.0 million to $150.0 million on the development of the Phase II facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

 

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Sources of Funding for Capital Expenditures

We will rely primarily on cash generated from operations to finance maintenance capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun and Pocono Downs. We plan to finance capital expenditures for Project Horizon and Phase II at Pocono Downs through a new $1.0 billion revolving bank credit facility from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks. The new facility will replace our current $450.0 million bank credit facility and is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

Interest Expense

For the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, we incurred the following in interest expense, net of capitalized interest (in thousands):

 

    

For the Three Months

Ended December 31,

 
     2006     2005  

Bank credit facility

   $ 1,567     $ 610  

1999 8 1/8% senior notes

     —         284  

2005 6 1/8% senior notes

     3,828       3,871  

2001 8 3/8 % senior subordinated notes

     342       342  

2002 8% senior subordinated notes

     5,000       5,000  

2003 6 3/8% senior subordinated notes

     5,260       5,260  

2004 7 1/8% senior subordinated notes

     4,008       3,963  

2005 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes

     2,578       2,607  

WNBA note

     88       86  

Line of credit

     181       106  

Salishan Credit Facility

     235       —    

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     114       102  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     768       735  

Capitalized interest

     (358 )     (146 )
                

Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest

   $ 23,611     $ 22,820  
                

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 approximately $75.0 million for fiscal year 2007. Any future investments in Mohegan Sun related to the Project Horizon expansion and in Pocono Downs related to the further development of a Phase II facility are anticipated to be funded through the new bank credit facility and additional borrowings, as necessary (refer to “Sources of Funding for Capital Expenditures” above). As of December 31, 2006, we had $400.7 million available for borrowing under our current bank credit facility (without taking into account covenants under the line of credit).

 

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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.

 

     Payments due by period

Contractual Obligations

(in thousands)

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

More than

5 years

Long-term debt (2)

   $ 1,310,880    $ 71,535    $ 346,000    $ 18,345    $ 875,000

Interest payments on long-term debt (3)

     505,190      79,295      172,488      126,251      127,156
                                  

Total

   $ 1,816,070    $ 150,830    $ 518,488    $ 144,596    $ 1,002,156
                                  

(1) Amounts represent payment obligations from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007.
(2) Long-term debt includes maturities scheduled as of December 31, 2006 for our senior notes and senior subordinated notes, amounts required to be paid pursuant to the bank credit facility, and our other debt agreements, including the Salishan Credit Facility, but excludes interest payments. Refer to Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(3) Includes interest payments expected to be paid on long-term debt as of December 31, 2006, pursuant to respective debt agreements. Refer to Note 4 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 December 31, 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

Minimum Slot Win Contributions (2)

   $ 22,795    $ 160,000    $ 160,000    $ 400,000

Relinquishment commitments (3)

     78,901      158,977      159,859      273,175

Priority distributions (4)

     16,829      35,387      37,826      106,364

Town of Montville commitment (5)

     500      1,000      1,000      2,500

Host city local share assessment (6)

     10,000      20,000      20,000      50,000
                           

Total

   $ 129,025    $ 375,364    $ 378,685    $ 832,039
                           

(1) Amounts represent payment commitments from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007.
(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. Assuming the slot machine operations at Mohegan Sun produce future results similar to the fiscal year 2006 results, the minimum annual amount to be paid to the State of Connecticut would be $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 7 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 6 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

 

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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 3.39%.

(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.
(6) Pursuant to the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004, Downs Racing, L.P. must pay, on an annual basis, to the PGCB amounts necessary to ensure the hosting city of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will receive an annual minimum of $10.0 million from the local share assessment for municipalities included in the daily slot machine tax assessment payments to the PGCB. Refer to Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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, 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.

 

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Unredeemed Player’s Club Points

We maintain an accrual for unredeemed Player’s Club points, as more fully described above 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 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

At times, 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 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. We did not have any derivative instruments as of December 31, 2006.

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.

 

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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

The costs of significant improvements are capitalized. Costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition of property and equipment are included in the determination of net income.

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 is 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.

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 in November 2001against Downs Racing’s predecessor company, Pocono Downs, Inc., and the Luzerne County Board of Assessment Appeals relating to certain property tax assessments.

 

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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. The captions for these appeal cases are: Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), Luzerne County Docket #7793-C of 2001; Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Millcreek Land, Inc. (n/k/a Mill Creek Land, L.P.), Luzerne County Docket #7767 of 2006; and Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), Luzerne County Docket #7668 of 2006. All three cases were consolidated and a trial was held in September 2006 and a mediation conference took place in November 2006, with no judgment or settlement on the matter. A mediation conference was held on January 23, 2007 with the Court, with another mediation scheduled for February 21, 2007. Written proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are required to be submitted to the Luzerne County Court by March 2, 2007, after which the Court will issue a ruling. At this stage of the litigation, no single amount within the range of any possible loss can be reasonably determined. 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 us, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

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 September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (“SAB 108”), which provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year financial statement misstatements in quantifying current year financial statement misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB 108 is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. We do not believe the application of this guidance will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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 December 31, 2006, we had $49.0 million 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 December 31, 2006.

 

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The following table provides information as of December 31, 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 December 31, 2006.

Expected Maturity Date

 

     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     Thereafter     Total     Fair Value
     (in thousands)      
Liabilities     

Long-Term Debt (including current portion):

                

Fixed Rate

   $ —       $ —       $ 330,000     $ —       $ 16,345     $ 875,000     $ 1,221,345     $ 1,233,866

Average interest rate

     —         —         6.4 %     —         8.4 %     7.0 %     6.9 %  

Variable Rate

   $ 22,535     $ 50,000     $ 15,000     $ 1,000     $ 1,000     $ —       $ 89,535     $ 89,535

Average interest rate

     7.3 %     7.5 %     7.4 %     6.7 %     6.7 %     —         7.4 %  

 

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 December 31, 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 first 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

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.

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 in November 2001 against Downs Racing’s 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. The captions for these appeal cases are: Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), Luzerne County Docket #7793-C of 2001; Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Millcreek Land, Inc. (n/k/a Mill Creek Land, L.P.), Luzerne County Docket #7767 of 2006; and Wilkes-Barre Area School District v. Pocono Downs, Inc. (n/k/a Downs Racing, L.P.), Luzerne County Docket #7668 of 2006. All three cases were consolidated and a trial was held in September 2006 and a mediation conference took place in November 2006, with no judgment or settlement on the matter. A mediation conference was held on January 23, 2007 with the Court, with another mediation scheduled for February 21, 2007. Written proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are required to be submitted to the Luzerne County Court by March 2, 2007, after which the Court will issue a ruling. At this stage of the litigation, no single amount within the range of any possible loss can be reasonably determined. 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 us, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006.

 

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: February 13, 2007   By:  

/s/    BRUCE S. BOZSUM        

   

Bruce S. Bozsum

Chairman and Member, Management Board

Date: February 13, 2007   By:  

/s/    MITCHELL GROSSINGER ETESS        

   

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: February 13, 2007   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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  3.15    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, dated as of July 23, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.15 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on August 10, 2006 (the “June 2006 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).
  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 as Exhibit 3.16 to the June 2006 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  3.17    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Golf, LLC, dated as of November 20, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 3.17 to the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein).
  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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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 as Exhibit 4.11 to the June 2006 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.12    Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of December 18, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, 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 as Exhibit 4.12 to the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.13    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).
  4.14    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).
  4.15    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).
  4.16    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).
  4.17    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 as Exhibit 4.16 to the June 2006 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).


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Description

  4.18    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of December 18, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, 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 as Exhibit 4.18 to the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.19    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).
  4.20    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).
  4.21    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).
  4.22    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 as Exhibit 4.20 to the June 2006 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.23    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of December 18, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, 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 as Exhibit 4.23 to the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.24    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).
  4.25    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 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).
  4.26    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 Trustee, relating to the 6 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.23 to the June 2006 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.27    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of December 18, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, 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 as Exhibit 4.27 to the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein).


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Exhibit No.   

Description

  4.28    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).
  4.29    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).
  4.30    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 as Exhibit 4.26 to the June 2006 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.31    Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of December 18, 2006, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Golf, 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 as Exhibit 4.31 to the Authority’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein).
  4.32    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).
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).
EX-31.1 2 dex311.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 Exhibit 31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Mitchell Grossinger Etess, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: February 13, 2007  

/s/    MITCHELL GROSSINGER ETESS        

 

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

EX-31.2 3 dex312.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 Exhibit 31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Leo M. Chupaska, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: February 13, 2007

 

/s/    LEO M. CHUPASKA        

   

Leo M. Chupaska

Chief Financial Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

EX-32.1 4 dex321.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 Exhibit 32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 906 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

The undersigned, the Chief Executive Officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge, on the date hereof:

(a) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Authority for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 filed on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(b) information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Authority.

 

 

/s/    MITCHELL GROSSINGER ETESS        

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

February 13, 2007

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Authority and will be retained by the Authority and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2 5 dex322.htm EXHIBIT 32.2 Exhibit 32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Written Statement of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 906

of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

The undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge, on the date hereof:

(a) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Authority for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 filed on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(b) information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Authority.

 

 

/s/    LEO M. CHUPASKA      

Leo M. Chupaska

Chief Financial Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

February 13, 2007

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Authority and will be retained by the Authority and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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