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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, 2007

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       Smaller reporting company  ¨

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, 2007 and September 30, 2007 (unaudited)

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)

   5
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)

   6
  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   7
  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   27

Item 2.

  

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

   28

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   56

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   57

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   58

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   58

Item 5.

  

Other Information

   58

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

   58

Signatures.

  

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   59

 

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P A RT I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2007
   September 30,
2007
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 127,529    $ 105,596

Receivables, net

     28,253      25,005

Inventories

     17,270      17,119

Other current assets

     27,150      25,991
             

Total current assets

     200,202      173,711

Non-current assets:

     

Property and equipment, net

     1,440,801      1,401,206

Goodwill

     39,459      39,459

Other intangible assets, net

     393,472      394,477

Other assets, net

     65,507      71,124
             

Total assets

   $ 2,139,441    $ 2,079,977
             
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL      

Current liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 1,155    $ 17,591

Current portion of relinquishment liability

     86,671      96,486

Trade payables

     19,379      21,975

Accrued interest payable

     31,384      20,274

Other current liabilities

     199,630      177,265
             

Total current liabilities

     338,219      333,591

Non-current liabilities:

     

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,321,723      1,276,109

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     413,042      406,858

Other long-term liabilities

     681      735
             

Total liabilities

     2,073,665      2,017,293

Minority interests

     3,332      3,933

Commitments and contingencies

     

Capital:

     

Retained earnings

     62,444      58,751
             

Total capital

     62,444      58,751
             

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 2,139,441    $ 2,079,977
             

 

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, 2007
    For the
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2006
 

Revenues:

    

Gaming

   $ 350,645     $ 346,266  

Food and beverage

     25,618       25,154  

Hotel

     12,577       12,942  

Retail, entertainment and other

     31,535       31,876  
                

Gross revenues

     420,375       416,238  

Less—Promotional allowances

     (33,426 )     (31,655 )
                

Net revenues

     386,949       384,583  
                

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Gaming

     220,277       201,373  

Food and beverage

     12,724       13,128  

Hotel

     4,297       3,945  

Retail, entertainment and other

     10,664       12,207  

Advertising, general and administrative

     55,856       56,689  

Corporate expenses

     7,144       2,653  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     20       3,548  

Depreciation and amortization

     24,545       22,874  
                

Total operating costs and expenses

     335,527       316,417  
                

Income from operations

     51,422       68,166  
                

Other income (expense):

    

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (6,771 )     (7,449 )

Interest income

     1,058       766  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (22,831 )     (23,611 )

Other income (expense), net

     214       (115 )
                

Total other expense

     (28,330 )     (30,409 )
                

Income from continuing operations before minority interests

     23,092       37,757  

Minority interests

     601       138  
                

Income from continuing operations

     23,693       37,895  

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         (5 )
                

Net income

   $ 23,693     $ 37,890  
                

 

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

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Total
Capital
 

Balance, September 30, 2007

   $ 58,751  

Net income

     23,693  

Distributions to Tribe

     (20,000 )
        

Balance, December 31, 2007

   $ 62,444  
        

Balance, September 30, 2006

   $ (38,855 )

Net income

     37,890  

Distributions to Tribe

     (18,575 )
        

Balance, December 31, 2006

   $ (19,540 )
        

 

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, 2007
    For the
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2006
 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 23,693     $ 37,890  

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     24,545       22,915  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     6,771       7,449  

Cash paid for accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (3,724 )     (3,839 )

Accretion of discount to the Pocono Downs purchase settlement

     (311 )     (447 )

Net loss on disposition of assets

     96       565  

Provision for losses on receivables

     4,133       1,101  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     1,099       769  

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     114       114  

Minority interests

     (601 )     (138 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

(Increase) decrease in receivables

     (3,976 )     7,529  

Increase in inventories

     (151 )     (580 )

Decrease (increase) in other assets

     1,033       (10,864 )

Decrease in trade payables

     (2,596 )     (1,824 )

Increase in other liabilities

     18,941       10,402  
                

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

     69,066       71,042  
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment, net of increase in construction payables of $14,940 and $8,751, respectively

     (49,480 )     (30,213 )

Payment of Category One slot machine license fee

     —         (50,000 )

Proceeds from asset sales

     1,186       147  

Issuance of third party loans and advances

     (1,638 )     (840 )

Payments received on third-party loans

     413       114  
                

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (49,519 )     (80,792 )
                

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

    

Prior Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     —         176,000  

Prior Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

     —         (127,000 )

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     139,000       —    

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

     (95,000 )     —    

Salishan Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     1,500       14,000  

Line of credit borrowings

     108,248       165,679  

Line of credit repayments

     (124,684 )     (144,144 )

Payment of mortgage payable

     —         (2,550 )

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

     (6,678 )     (6,349 )

Distributions to Tribe

     (20,000 )     (18,575 )

Capitalized debt issuance costs

     —         (920 )
                

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

     2,386       56,141  
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     21,933       46,391  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     105,596       75,246  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 127,529     $ 121,637  
                

Supplemental disclosure:

    

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 11,816     $ 11,946  

 

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 situated in southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to Uncasville, Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, federally recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino gaming operations on tribal 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 gaming and entertainment complex known as Mohegan Sun. The Authority is governed by a nine-member Management Board, whose members also comprise the Mohegan Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe). Any change in the composition of the 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 Golf, LLC (“Mohegan Golf”), Mohegan Commercial Ventures PA, LLC (“MCV-PA”), Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC (“Mohegan Ventures-NW”), Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (“MVW”), and MTGA Gaming, LLC (“MTGA Gaming”). MBC owns and operates a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”), the Connecticut Sun, and owns approximately 3.6% of the membership interests in WNBA, LLC. Mohegan Golf owns and operates the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug (“Mohegan Sun Country Club”) golf course in southeastern Connecticut. MTGA Gaming was formed in July 2007 to evaluate and pursue new business opportunities on behalf of the Authority.

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. (“Downs Racing”) owns and operates Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and several 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 49.15% and 7.85% membership interests 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 (the “Cowlitz Tribe”) and located in Clark County, Washington (the “Cowlitz Project”).

MVW and Mohegan Ventures, LLC (“MV”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tribe, hold 85.4% and 14.6% membership interests in Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC (“WTG”), respectively, formed to participate in the development of a casino to be owned by the federally recognized Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (the “Menominee Tribe”) and located in Kenosha, Wisconsin (the “Menominee Project”).

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

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

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, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.

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, 2007. In addition, certain amounts in the 2007 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Authority and its majority and 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 are eliminated.

Menominee Project

In March 2007, WTG purchased the development rights for the Menominee Project, along with certain other assets, and assumed certain liabilities from Kenesah Gaming Development, LLC. The development rights were determined by management to be an intangible asset with an estimated fair value of $3.7 million, which is periodically reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” The Authority also maintains an allowance on the future collection of reimbursable development costs and expenses pertaining to the Menominee Project.

In January 2008, the U.S Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, rejected 11 applications from tribes with existing reservations to take new off-reservation land into trust in connection with gaming projects. The BIA also advised 11 other tribes that their applications were incomplete and would not be considered further. While no decision has been issued on the Menominee application, the BIA also issued a memorandum addressing its policy on applications for off-reservation gaming projects, dated January 3, 2008, stating that the greater the distance between a proposed project and the tribe’s existing reservation, the greater the scrutiny that would be applied to the application, weighing the potential benefits to the tribe against concern for the commuting distance from the existing reservation, among other factors. As a result of this new policy, the Authority recorded an adjustment to the allowance on the future collection of reimbursable development costs and expenses and an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the development rights to their estimated fair value, totaling approximately $2.7 million and $840,000, respectively, as reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidating statement of income for the three months ended December, 31 2007.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 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

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

measurements. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. However, the FASB provided a one year deferral for the implementation of FAS 157 for other non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a non-recurring basis. 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 February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 provides entities with the option to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value, and also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. This standard is intended to expand the use of fair value measurement, but does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Authority is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“FAS 141(R)”) and SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“FAS 160”). FAS 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective acquisition-date fair values and changes other practices under FAS 141. FAS 141(R) also requires additional disclosure of information surrounding a business combination, such that users of the entity’s financial statements can fully understand the nature and financial impact of the business combination. FAS 160 requires entities to report non-controlling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. The Authority is required to adopt FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 simultaneously in its fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. The provisions of FAS 141(R) will only impact the Authority if it is party to a business combination after the pronouncement has been adopted. The Authority is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, that FAS 160 may have on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

NOTE 3—FINANCING FACILITIES:

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

 

     December 31,
2007
   September 30,
2007

Bank Credit Facility

   $ 77,000    $ 33,000

2005 61/8% 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 71/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     225,000      225,000

2005 67/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     150,000      150,000

WNBA Promissory Note

     4,000      4,000

Line of Credit

     155      16,591

Salishan Credit Facility

     18,750      17,250

MKGA Note Payable

     600      600
             

Subtotal

     1,321,850      1,292,786

Net deferred gain on derivative instruments sold

     1,028      914
             

Total debt

   $ 1,322,878    $ 1,293,700
             

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

Prior Bank Credit Facility

In March 2007, the Authority extinguished its Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated March 25, 2003, as amended (the “Prior Bank Credit Facility”), for up to $450.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks.

Bank Credit Facility

In March 2007, the Authority entered into a Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the “Bank Credit Facility”) providing for up to $1.0 billion in borrowing capacity from a syndicate of 23 financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as Administrative Agent. The total commitment on this facility may be increased to $1.25 billion at the option of the Authority. The five-year senior secured revolving credit facility includes a $300.0 million term loan conversion provision which is triggered upon the initial accumulation of $300.0 million in total borrowings on the Bank Credit Facility. The term loan requires principal payments in quarterly installments of $750,000 after the conversion date until the maturity date of March 9, 2012, upon which the remaining balances outstanding on the term loan and any revolving loans are payable. As of December 31, 2007, the amount under letters of credit totaled $6.4 million, 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 $916.6 million of available borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility as of December 31, 2007 (without taking into account covenants under the Line of Credit described below).

The Bank Credit Facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the Authority’s assets, including the assets comprising Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and a leasehold mortgage on the land previously taken into trust by the federal government 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, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. 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, the Authority’s maximum capital expenditures and a periodic test which ensures that the Authority has sufficient liquidity under its Bank Credit Facility and other allowed borrowings, projected cash flows over applicable construction periods and existing cash and cash equivalents to cover planned construction expenditures. The Bank Credit Facility includes non-financial covenants by the Authority and the Tribe of the type customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions including requirements that:

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

   

except under specific conditions, limit the Authority from selling or disposing of its assets, limit the transfer of the Authority’s and its guarantor subsidiaries’ assets to its non-guarantor subsidiary, 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, 2007, the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all of their respective covenant requirements in the Bank Credit Facility.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

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 Eurodollar rate, plus in either case, the Applicable Rate based on the Authority’s Total Leverage Ratio, as each term is defined in the Bank Credit Facility, at the time each loan is made. The Authority also pays commitment fees for the unused portion of the revolving loan on a quarterly basis equal to the product obtained by multiplying the Applicable Rate for commitment fees by the average daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. The Applicable Rate for base rate advances is between 0.000% and 1.125%, and the Applicable Rate for Eurodollar rate advances is between 1.250% and 2.375%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees is between 0.200% and 0.350%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on Eurodollar 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, 2007, the Authority had $58.0 million in Eurodollar rate loans and $19.0 million in base rate loans outstanding. The Eurodollar rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 were comprised of: (1) a $30.0 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 5.03% plus an Applicable Rate of 1.25% and (2) a $28.0 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 4.90% plus an Applicable Rate of 1.25%. The base rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 were based on Bank of America’s prime rate of 7.25%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees was 0.20% as of December 31, 2007. Accrued interest, including commitment fees, on the Bank Credit Facility was $147,000 and $96,000 as of December 31, 2007 and September 30 2007, respectively.

On February 13, 2008, the Authority received requisite consent from its lenders to Amendment No. 1 to its Bank Credit Facility. Amendment No. 1, among other things, provides for increases in the amount of capital expenditures that are allowed for the expansion projects at Mohegan Sun (“Project Horizon”) and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (“Project Sunrise”) from $800.0 million and $200.0 million, respectively, to $950.0 million and $215.0 million, respectively. Amendment No. 1 also modified certain provisions of the loan agreement, including the Authority’s total leverage, senior leverage and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenants to conform with the increase in projected expenditures and the change in the projected completion dates for Project Horizon and Project Sunrise.

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 Prior 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, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, accrued interest on the 2005 Senior Notes was $5.7 million and 1.9 million, respectively.

 

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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 then existing 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 thereunder. The aggregate principal amount of 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes tendered was $133.7 million. An aggregate principal amount of $16.3 million of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes remain outstanding as of December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, 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 then existing 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 was 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, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, accrued interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes was $5.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively.

 

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2003 6 3 /8% Senior Subordinated Notes

In July 2003, the Authority issued $330.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6.375% per annum (the “2003 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to repurchase substantially all of the outstanding $300.0 million 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes issued in March 1999 and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. Interest on the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15. The 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on July 15, 2009. The 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, accrued interest on the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes was $9.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

2004 71/8% 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 Prior Bank Credit Facility, were used to repurchase substantially all of the outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes and substantially all of the outstanding 1999 Senior Notes tendered in the tender offers described above and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on August 15, 2014. The first call date for the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes is August 15, 2009. Interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, 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 Prior 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

 

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Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 2005 Senior Notes and in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. The 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes rank equally with the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and the remaining 50% of the Authority’s payment obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement that are then due and owing. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, 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, 2007, 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 a three-month Eurodollar rate plus 1.50%. 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, accrued interest on the WNBA Note was $255,000 and $187,000, 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 a one-month Eurodollar rate, plus the Applicable Margin determined on the basis of the Authority’s Leverage Ratio, as each term is 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, 2007, the Authority had $155,000 in loans outstanding under the Line of Credit, which were based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 4.85% plus an Applicable Margin of 0.90%. As of December 31, 2007, the Authority was in compliance with all covenant requirements in the Line of Credit and had $24.8 million available for borrowing under the Line of Credit. There was no accrued interest on the Line of Credit as of December 31, 2007. As of September 30, 2007, accrued interest on the Line of Credit was $17,000.

 

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Salishan-Mohegan Bank Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2007, Salishan-Mohegan has 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 Eurodollar rate, plus a spread of 1.25% for base rate loans and 2.25% for Eurodollar loans. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. 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 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.

As of December 31, 2007, Salishan-Mohegan had $18.8 million in Eurodollar rate loans and no base rate loans outstanding. The Eurodollar rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 were comprised of: (1) a $16.5 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 4.90% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.25%; (2) a $1.5 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 5.24% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.25%; and (3) a $750,000 loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 5.03% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.25%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees was 0.50% as of December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, accrued interest on the Salishan Credit Facility was $35,000 and $42,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2007, Salishan-Mohegan had $6.2 million of available borrowings under the Salishan Credit Facility.

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, 2007.

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, 2007 and 2006, the Authority recorded amortization of $114,000 to increase interest expense related to the sale of these derivative instruments. The Authority expects to record $455,000 to interest expense over the next twelve months.

Letters of Credit

As of December 31, 2007, the Authority maintained three uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities, overdue pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pocono Downs entities that may arise and potential contractor and subcontractor liabilities relating to the Project Horizon expansion at Mohegan Sun. The letters of credit expire on August 31, 2008, January 25, 2009 and September 5, 2008, respectively, subject to renewals. As of December 31, 2007, no amounts were drawn on the letters of credit.

 

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NOTE 4—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

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. Mr. Harris subsequently resigned from that position in November 2007.

The Tribe provides governmental and certain administrative and miscellaneous services to the Authority in conjunction with the operation of Mohegan Sun. During the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Authority incurred $6.0 million and $5.4 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, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Authority purchases the majority of its utilities, including electricity, gas, water and waste water services, from an instrumentality of the Tribe, the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority. During the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Authority incurred costs of $6.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively, for such utilities.

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

On September 25, 1995, the Tribe adopted the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (as amended from time to time, the “TERO”), which sets forth hiring and contracting preference requirements for employers and entities conducting business on Tribal land or working on behalf of the Tribe. Pursuant to the TERO, an employer is required to give hiring, promotion, training, retention and other employment-related preferences to Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications for the applicable employment position. However, this preference requirement does not apply to key employees, as such persons are defined in the TERO.

Similarly, any entity awarding a contract or subcontract valued up to $200,000 to be performed on Tribal land or on behalf of the Tribe must give preference, first to certified Mohegan entities and second to other certified Indian entities. This contracting preference is conditioned upon the bid by the preferred certified entity being within 5% of the lowest bid by a non-certified entity. The TERO establishes procedures and requirements for certifying Mohegan entities and other Indian entities. Certification is based largely on the level of ownership and control exercised by the members of the Tribe or other Indian tribes, as the case may be, over the entity bidding on a contract.

 

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NOTE 5—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

The Mohegan Compact

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

In 2006, the State of Connecticut asserted that Slot Win Contribution payments are required to be made with respect to proposed free slot promotions such as the Authority’s “e-Bonus” program and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe’s “free play” program. On October 26, 2007, the Tribe entered into an escrow agreement with the State of Connecticut to escrow, on a monthly basis, an amount equal to 25% of the value of all e-Bonus plays used by patrons at Mohegan Sun. As a result, the Authority deposited into escrow an amount equal to $186,000 for the November and December 2007 e-Bonus program, which is included in the Authority’s Slot Win Contribution for the three months ended December 31, 2007. Pursuant to the escrow agreement, the escrowed funds, plus interest thereon, will either be forwarded to the State or returned to the Authority based on the outcome of the dispute between the Tribe and the State on the accounting of e-Bonus play under the MOU.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the Slot Win Contribution totaling $52.3 million and $57.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, outstanding Slot Win Contribution payments to the State of Connecticut totaled $16.5 million and $19.3 million, respectively.

Category One Slot Machine License

On September 27, 2006, a conditional Category One slot machine license was granted to Downs Racing by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (the “PGCB”) for the operation of slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. After the satisfaction of certain regulatory conditions and the payment of the one-time slot machine license fee of $50.0 million to the PGCB in October 2006, Downs Racing opened Phase I of its gaming and entertainment facility in November 2006. 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. Under certain circumstances, Downs Racing may be permitted to install up to a total of 5,000 slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. A minimum of 1,500 slot machines were required to be in operation within 12 months of the issuance of the conditional slot machine license. In November 2007, the PGCB granted Downs Racing a one-year extension to reach the 1,500 slot machine threshold.

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 cities 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 must pay, on an annual basis, to the PGCB amounts necessary to ensure that the city and municipality hosting

 

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will receive an annual minimum of $10.0 million from the local share assessment. The local share assessment is equal to the greater of 2.0% of annual gross slot revenues or $10.0 million. Downs Racing maintains a $5.0 million escrow deposit in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the payment of slot machine tax assessments to the PGCB, which is included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007.

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the PGCB slot machine tax assessments totaling $23.7 million and $12.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, outstanding slot machine and local share tax payments totaled $7.9 million and $6.1 million, respectively.

PGCB Regulatory Fees

In addition to the slot machine tax payments described above, the holders of slot machine licenses are also required to reimburse the PGCB for administrative and operating expenses incurred. The assessment of this amount on Downs Racing and other slot facility operators that are currently open is deferred until all licensed entities are opened. In order to fund current operations of the PGCB, two loans in the amount of $36.0 million and $22.6 million, as well as a payment of $7.0 million from current licensees, were granted to the PGCB from gaming tax funds received by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These loans cover expenses incurred by the PGCB from inception to June 30, 2008, and are expected to be repaid in total by the slot machine licensees once all approved gaming facilities are open. Each licensee’s share of these costs will be proportional to each licensee’s gross slot machine revenues.

Based upon an estimate of Down’s Racing’s slot machine revenues compared to current and future licensees in the Commonwealth, Downs Racing is recording expenses associated with the reimbursement of PGCB operating expenses at a rate of 1.5% of gross slot machine revenues. This rate has been approved by the PGCB, which receives corresponding payments on a weekly basis from Downs Racing. The Authority reflected expenses associated with this fee assessment totaling $614,000 and $633,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, outstanding regulatory fee payments to the PGCB totaled $67,000 and $54,000, respectively. Downs Racing has also made a prepayment to the PGCB of $800,000 for a portion of their incurred expenses, which is recorded in prepaid expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Priority Distribution Agreement

On August 1, 2001, the Authority and the Tribe entered into an agreement (the “Priority Distribution Agreement”), which obligates the Authority to make monthly payments to the Tribe to the extent of the Authority’s net cash flow, as defined in the Priority Distribution Agreement. The Priority Distribution Agreement, which has a perpetual term, limits the maximum aggregate payments by the Authority to the Tribe in each calendar year to $14.0 million, as adjusted annually in accordance with the formula specified in the Priority Distribution Agreement to reflect the effects of inflation. However, payments pursuant to the Priority Distribution Agreement do not reduce the Authority’s obligations to make payments to reimburse the Tribe for governmental services provided by the Tribe or any payments under any other agreements with the Tribe. The monthly payments under the Priority Distribution Agreement are limited obligations of the Authority payable only to the extent of its net cash flow, as defined in the Priority Distribution Agreement, 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 $4.2 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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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 $3.5 million.

Pennsylvania Property Tax Litigation

A final settlement was reached in June 2007, between the various parties involved in a dispute with the Authority, relating to certain property tax assessments, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Based on the settlement, Downs Racing is required to make agreed upon payments with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for each tax year through 2015. The total amount of these payments is $18.2 million.

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 6—RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT:

In February 1998, the Authority and Trading Cove Associates (“TCA”) entered into an agreement (the “Relinquishment Agreement”). Effective January 1, 2000 (the “Relinquishment Date”), the Relinquishment Agreement superseded a then existing management agreement with TCA. The Relinquishment Agreement provides, among other things, that the Authority will make certain payments to TCA out of, and determined as a percentage of, Revenues (as defined in the Relinquishment Agreement) generated by Mohegan Sun over a 15-year period commencing on the Relinquishment Date. The payments (“Senior Relinquishment Payments” and “Junior Relinquishment Payments”) have separate schedules and priority. Senior Relinquishment Payments commenced on April 25, 2000, twenty-five days following the end of the first three-month period after the Relinquishment Date and continue at the end of each three-month period thereafter until January 25, 2015. Junior Relinquishment Payments commenced on July 25, 2000, twenty-five days following the end of the first six-month period after the Relinquishment Date and continue at the end of each six-month period thereafter until January 25, 2015. Each Senior Relinquishment Payment and Junior Relinquishment Payment is an amount equal to 2.5% of the Revenues generated by Mohegan Sun over the immediately preceding three-month or six-month payment period, as the case may be. “Revenues” are defined in the Relinquishment Agreement as gross gaming revenues (other than Class II gaming revenue) and all other facility revenues (including, without limitation, hotel

 

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revenues, room service, food and beverage sales, ticket revenues, fees or receipts from convention/events center and all rental or other receipts from lessees and concessionaires but not the gross receipts of such lessees, licenses and concessionaires).

In the event of any bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding relating to the Authority, the Relinquishment Agreement provides that each of the Senior and Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are subordinated in right to payment of senior secured obligations, which include the Bank Credit Facility and capital lease obligations, and that the Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are 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, 2007, the carrying amount of the relinquishment liability was $499.7 million as compared to $503.3 million at September 30, 2007. The decrease in the relinquishment liability during the three months ended December 31, 2007 is due to $10.4 million in relinquishment payments, offset by $6.8 million representing the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. Of the $10.4 million in relinquishment payments, $6.7 million represents payment of principal and $3.7 million represents payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. During the three months ended December 31, 2006, the Authority paid $10.2 million in relinquishment payments, consisting of $6.4 million in principal amounts and $3.8 million representing 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, 2007 and September 30, 2007, relinquishment payments earned but unpaid were $10.4 million and $20.8 million, respectively.

NOTE 7—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

Prior to the Authority’s acquisition of the Pocono Downs entities, Penn National, 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. and Presque Isle Downs Inc. (collectively “Presque Isle”), for $7.0 million. Penn National assigned its rights to proceeds under this agreement to Downs Racing upon its acquisition by the Authority. Accordingly, Presque Isle was required to make the $7.0 million payment to Downs Racing 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.

In October 2006, the PGCB granted Presque Isle a conditional license to operate slot machines at Presque Isle Downs in Erie County, Pennsylvania. In February 2007, Presque Isle opened slot machine gaming operations at the Erie property. In July 2007, Presque Isle commenced pari-mutuel wagering at Presque Isle Downs and paid Downs Racing $7.0 million in return for the conveyance of the Erie OTW facility, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. The Authority has accordingly reported the results of the Erie OTW facility from its Pocono Downs operating segment as loss from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended December 31, 2006, which includes total net revenues from the Erie OTW facility of $746,000.

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 8—SEGMENT REPORTING:

As of December 31, 2007, the Authority owns and operates the Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug properties in Connecticut, or the Connecticut Entities, and the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and OTW properties in Pennsylvania, or the Pocono Downs Entities. All of the Authority’s revenues are derived from these operations. The Authority’s executive officers review and assess the performance and operating results and determine the proper allocation of resources to the Connecticut Entities, which also include the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise, 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, which includes the Connecticut Entities, 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,
 
    2007     2006 (1)  

Net revenues:

   

Mohegan Sun

  $ 339,427     $ 355,533  

Pocono Downs

    47,522       29,050  
               

Total

    386,949       384,583  

Income (loss) from operations:

   

Mohegan Sun

    55,942       72,768  

Pocono Downs

    3,484       (1,929 )

Corporate

    (8,004 )     (2,673 )
               

Total

    51,422       68,166  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (6,771 )     (7,449 )

Interest income

    1,058       766  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (22,831 )     (23,611 )

Other income (expense), net

    214       (115 )
               

Income from continuing operations before minority interests

    23,092       37,757  

Minority interests

    601       138  
               

Income from continuing operations

    23,693       37,895  

Loss from discontinued operations

    —         (5 )
               

Net income

  $ 23,693     $ 37,890  
               
    For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
    2007     2006  

Capital expenditures:

   

Mohegan Sun

  $ 27,570     $ 11,604  

Pocono Downs

    36,849       27,356  

Corporate

    1       4  
               

Total

  $ 64,420     $ 38,964  
               
    December 31,
2007
    September 30,
2007
 

Total assets:

   

Mohegan Sun

  $ 1,569,470     $ 1,540,349  

Pocono Downs (including goodwill of $39,459)

    479,682       444,206  

Corporate

    90,289       95,422  
               

Total

  $ 2,139,441     $ 2,079,977  
               

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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—SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION:

As of December 31, 2007, substantially all of the Authority’s outstanding public debt, including its 2005 Senior Notes, 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes, 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes, 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes and 2005 Senior Subordinated Notes, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the following subsidiaries of the Authority: MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. MBC is the only subsidiary guarantor, on a full and unconditional basis, of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming are not presented below because the Authority believes that the summarized financial information provided below and in Note 8 is adequate for investor analysis of these subsidiaries. Condensed consolidating financial statement information for the Authority, MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs Entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG, MTGA Gaming and the non-guarantor subsidiary, Salishan-Mohegan, as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007 and for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

 

     As of December 31, 2007
     Authority    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
   Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
ASSETS              

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,265,602    $ 155,248    $ 19,951    $ —       $ 1,440,801

Intercompany receivables

     248,957      10,640      —        (259,597 )     —  

Investment in subsidiaries

     204,675      2,718      —        (207,393 )     —  

Other intangible assets, net

     119,826      273,646      —        —         393,472

Other assets, net

     221,057      68,706      15,405      —         305,168
                                   

Total assets

   $ 2,060,117    $ 510,958    $ 35,356    $ (466,990 )   $ 2,139,441
                                   
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL              

Total current liabilities

   $ 284,261    $ 53,527    $ 431    $ —       $ 338,219

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,299,373      3,600      18,750      —         1,321,723

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     413,042      —        —        —         413,042

Intercompany payables

     —        248,957      10,640      (259,597 )     —  

Other long-term liabilities

     681      —        —        —         681
                                   

Total liabilities

     1,997,357      306,084      29,821      (259,597 )     2,073,665

Minority interests in subsidiaries

     —        514      —        2,818       3,332

Total capital

     62,760      204,360      5,535      (210,211 )     62,444
                                   

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 2,060,117    $ 510,958    $ 35,356    $ (466,990 )   $ 2,139,441
                                   

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

     As of September 30, 2007
     Authority    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
   Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
ASSETS              

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,260,092    $ 121,163    $ 19,951    $ —       $ 1,401,206

Intercompany receivables

     220,006      10,372      —        (230,378 )     —  

Investment in subsidiaries

     214,011      2,788      —        (216,799 )     —  

Other intangible assets, net

     119,827      274,650      —        —         394,477

Other assets, net

     200,534      69,491      14,269      —         284,294
                                   

Total assets

   $ 2,014,470    $ 478,464    $ 34,220    $ (447,177 )   $ 2,079,977
                                   
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL              

Total current liabilities

   $ 292,551    $ 40,119    $ 921    $ —       $ 333,591

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,255,259      3,600      17,250      —         1,276,109

Relinquishment liability, net of current portion

     406,858      —        —        —         406,858

Intercompany payables

     —        220,006      10,372      (230,378 )     —  

Other long-term liabilities

     735      —        —        —         735
                                   

Total liabilities

     1,955,403      263,725      28,543      (230,378 )     2,017,293

Minority interests in subsidiaries

     —        1,043      —        2,890       3,933

Total capital

     59,067      213,696      5,677      (219,689 )     58,751
                                   

Total liabilities and capital

   $ 2,014,470    $ 478,464    $ 34,220    $ (447,177 )   $ 2,079,977
                                   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net revenues

   $ 339,187     $ 47,764     $ —       $ (2 )   $ 386,949  

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Gaming and other operations

     211,215       36,749       —         (2 )     247,962  

Advertising, general and administrative

     54,286       8,325       389       —         63,000  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     12       8       —         —         20  

Depreciation and amortization

     20,531       4,014       —         —         24,545  
                                        

Total operating costs and expenses

     286,044       49,096       389       (2 )     335,527  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     53,143       (1,332 )     (389 )     —         51,422  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (6,771 )     —         —         —         (6,771 )

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (13,171 )     (9,283 )     (623 )     246       (22,831 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

     (9,729 )     (71 )     —         9,800       —    

Other income, net

     221       428       869       (246 )     1,272  
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interests

     23,693       (10,258 )     (143 )     9,800       23,092  

Minority interests

     —         529       —         72       601  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 23,693     $ (9,729 )   $ (143 )   $ 9,872     $ 23,693  
                                        

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

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

Net revenues

   $ 355,541     $ 29,051     $ —       $ (9 )   $ 384,583  

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Gaming and other operations

     207,917       22,745       —         (9 )     230,653  

Advertising, general and administrative

     55,187       3,667       488       —         59,342  

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     304       3,244       —         —         3,548  

Depreciation and amortization

     20,747       2,127       —         —         22,874  
                                        

Total operating costs and expenses

     284,155       31,783       488       (9 )     316,417  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     71,386       (2,732 )     (488 )     —         68,166  

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

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

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (14,992 )     (8,371 )     (528 )     280       (23,611 )

Loss on interests in subsidiaries

     (10,948 )     (132 )     —         11,080       —    

Other income, net

     (107 )     292       746       (280 )     651  
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest

     37,890       (10,943 )     (270 )     11,080       37,757  

Minority interest

     —         —         —         138       138  
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     37,890       (10,943 )     (270 )     11,218       37,895  

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         (5 )     —         —         (5 )
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 37,890     $ (10,948 )   $ (270 )   $ 11,218     $ 37,890  
                                        

 

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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, 2007  
     Authority     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Consolidating/
Eliminating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Total
 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 79,359     $ (9,921 )   $ (372 )   $ —       $ 69,066  
                                        

Cash flows used in investing activities:

          

Purchases of property and equipment

     (24,292 )     (25,188 )     —         —         (49,480 )

Other cash flows used in investing activities

     (36,168 )     (115 )     (898 )     37,142       (39 )
                                        

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (60,460 )     (25,303 )     (898 )     37,142       (49,519 )
                                        

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

          

Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     139,000       —         —         —         139,000  

Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan

     (95,000 )     —         —           (95,000 )

Line of credit borrowings

     108,248       —         —         —         108,248  

Line of credit repayments

     (124,684 )     —         —         —         (124,684 )

Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments

     (6,678 )     —         —         —         (6,678 )

Distributions to Tribe

     (20,000 )     —         —         —         (20,000 )

Other cash flows provided by financing activities

     —         37,120       1,522       (37,142 )     1,500  
                                        

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

     886       37,120       1,522       (37,142 )     2,386  
                                        

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     19,785       1,896       252       —         21,933  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     89,282       16,307       7       —         105,596  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 109,067     $ 18,203     $ 259     $ —       $ 127,529  
                                        

 

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MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(unaudited)

 

     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 provided by (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:

          

Prior Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan

     176,000       —         —         —         176,000  

Prior 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  
                                        

 

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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, 2007, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and of changes in capital for each of the three-month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. 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, 2007, 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 20, 2007 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet information as of September 30, 2007, 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 13, 2008

 

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

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, contains 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 our behalf. 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), or the Pocono Downs entities, 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, 2007, 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 3 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, adjacent to 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, and several off-track wagering, or OTW, facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania. We are governed by a nine-member Management Board, whose members also comprise the Mohegan Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe). Any change in the composition of the Mohegan Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in our Management Board.

Mohegan Sun

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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 the approximately 1,200-room luxury Sky 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:

Casino of the Earth

As of December 31, 2007, the Casino of the Earth had approximately 188,000 square feet of gaming space and offered:

 

   

approximately 3,781 slot machines and 204 table games (including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat);

 

   

food and beverage amenities, including the Birches Bar & Grill, a 285-seat full-service restaurant and bar, 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, “Hong Kong” Street food outlet offering authentic Southeast Asian 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

 

   

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

Casino of the Sky

As of December 31, 2007, the Casino of the Sky had approximately 119,000 square feet of gaming space and offered:

 

   

approximately 2,411 slot machines and 118 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 32 different retail shops, eight 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

We have undertaken a major expansion of Mohegan Sun, known as Project Horizon. Project Horizon consists of four major components (Sunrise Square, Casino of the Wind, Earth Expansion and Property Infrastructure). The plans for Project Horizon include adding approximately 918 hotel rooms, gaming space and other new non-gaming amenities to Mohegan Sun. Upon completion of Project Horizon, Mohegan Sun will offer approximately 7,000 slot machines, 380 table games, including poker, 2,100 hotel rooms, 75 restaurant and retail outlets, 30 bars and lounges and 4 entertainment venues.

Groundbreaking occurred in November 2006 with the construction of Sunrise Square, a new Asian themed gaming area, which includes 8,500 square feet of gaming space offering 46 table games such as Mini-Baccarat, Sic Bo and Pai Gow Poker, a new 5,000-square-foot bus lobby and a 4,000-square-foot “Hong Kong” Street food outlet. The gaming component of Sunrise Square was completed in August 2007. The cost of this component totaled approximately $17.0 million.

We are also constructing the Casino of the Wind, a new gaming area adjacent to the Casino of the Sky, which is expected to include approximately 45,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately 825 slot machines, 28 table games and a themed poker room with 42 tables, as well as approximately 20,000 square feet of new dining and retail amenities, including a two-level, 16,000-square-foot Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant and the return of Chief’s Deli, a casual dining restaurant, operated by the Authority. Groundbreaking for the Casino of the Wind occurred in June 2007, and the new casino is scheduled to open in the fall of 2008. The estimated cost of this component is $125.0 million.

Project Horizon also includes the Earth Expansion, which features the Earth hotel, which is expected to include approximately 918 rooms, including approximately 261 House of Blues-themed hotel rooms, and a House of Blues Foundation Room. The Earth Expansion also is planned to include new House of Blues-themed dining and entertainment amenities, including an approximately 36,000-square-foot music hall and a 3,000-square-foot special events room. In addition, the Earth Expansion will include approximately 44,000 square feet of retail space, additional food and beverage facilities, including two fine-dining options, a burger restaurant, four bars, a family-style sit down pizzeria and a four-station quick-serve dining area. The Earth hotel and related facilities are expected to open in October 2010. The estimated cost of this component is $682.0 million.

The Property Infrastructure component of Project Horizon is underway and includes a 1,500-space parking garage and additional surface parking lots, site development and road improvements on or adjacent to the property. The estimated cost of this component is $101.0 million.

Total costs for Project Horizon, inclusive of costs incurred to date for Sunrise Square, the Casino of the Wind and Property Infrastructure, currently are estimated to be approximately $925.0 million, exclusive of capitalized interest. Remaining project costs are estimated to be incurred as follows: fiscal year 2008, $252.0 million; fiscal year 2009, $303.0 million; fiscal year 2010, $294.0 million; and fiscal year 2011, $30.0 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

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substantially all of the assets of Pautipaug Country Club Inc., or PCC, which included a golf course located in Sprague and Franklin, Connecticut. Mohegan Golf incurred total acquisition costs of $4.7 million for the golf course and other items acquired from PCC. The club was renamed Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug, which opened in June 2007.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Through Downs Racing, we own and operate 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 several Pennsylvania OTWs located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, 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 2007 harness racing season at Pocono Downs in November 2007 and will continue the harness racing activities when the 2008 racing season begins in the spring of 2008. 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.

On August 7, 2006, we entered into an amendment of the Pocono Downs purchase agreement with the seller, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. Pursuant to the amendment, in exchange for our agreement to modify certain provisions of the purchase agreement, including the elimination of our post-closing termination rights, we will receive an aggregate refund of $30.0 million of the original purchase price for the Pocono Downs entities, payable in five annual installments of $7.0 million, $7.0 million, $6.5 million, $6.0 million and $3.5 million in November 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively. The first installment of $7.0 million was received in November 2007.

Downs Racing has secured a permanent Category One slot machine license, which permits the installation and operation of up to 3,000 slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Under certain circumstances, Downs Racing may be permitted to install up to a total of 5,000 slot machines at Pocono Downs. A minimum of 1,500 slot machines were required to be in operation by November 2007; however, in November 2007, the PGCB granted Downs Racing a one-year extension to reach the 1,500 slot machine threshold.

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 incurred for development of the Phase I facility was approximately $70.0 million, excluding a $50.0 million one-time slot machine license fee. The two-level casino includes 90,000 square feet of gaming space, currently operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and houses approximately 1,200 slot machines with denominations ranging from one cent to $25. The facility also offers two casino bars, a food court and a retail shop.

“Project Sunrise,” the Phase II gaming and entertainment facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is being developed on land owned by Pocono Downs that is adjacent to the existing gaming facility. When completed, the combined facility is anticipated to include approximately 2,500 slot machines, three fine dining restaurants, a 300-seat buffet, a quick-serve dining area, 7,000 square feet of retail shopping, two nightlife venues and additional parking and bus amenities. Construction commenced in May 2007 with a grand opening planned in the summer of 2008. The final cost of Project Sunrise is anticipated to be approximately $208.0 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

 

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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 opportunities or that any of them will be consummated.

Cowlitz Project

In July 2004, we formed Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, or Mohegan Ventures-NW, one of 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, and owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, or the Cowlitz Project. 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 to be distributed to Mohegan Ventures–NW and the Mohegan Tribe pursuant to the Salishan-Mohegan operating agreement. As of April 2006, Salishan-Mohegan purchased the land to be used as the site for the planned casino, which will be transferred to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe or the United States 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.

In March 2007, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC, or WTG, was formed to participate in the development of the proposed casino to be owned by the Menominee Tribe. WTG consists of two members, one of which is Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Authority formed in March 2007), or MVW, which holds an 85.4% membership interest in WTG, and the other is Mohegan Ventures, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mohegan Tribe), or MV, which holds a 14.6% membership interest in WTG. Following formation in March 2007, WTG purchased the development rights for the Menominee Project, along with certain other assets, and assumed certain liabilities from Kenesah Gaming Development, LLC for consideration of $6.4 million. As a result of the purchase, the Authority and the Mohegan Tribe, through MVW and MV, respectively, will receive development fees payable to WTG of 13.4% of Available Revenue Flow, as defined in the

 

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development agreement with the Menominee Tribe and the Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority, which approximates net income from the Menominee Project over a period of seven years following the opening of the casino. Development of the Menominee Project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including but not limited to, the United States Department of the Interior accepting new land into trust for gaming at the project site in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

In January 2008, the U.S Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, rejected 11 applications from tribes with existing reservations to take new off-reservation land into trust in connection with gaming projects. The BIA also advised 11 other tribes that their applications were incomplete and would not be considered further. While no decision has been issued on the Menominee application, the BIA also issued a memorandum addressing its policy on applications for off-reservation gaming projects, dated January 3, 2008, stating that the greater the distance between a proposed project and the tribe’s existing reservation, the greater the scrutiny that would be applied to the application, weighing the potential benefits to the tribe against concern for the commuting distance from the existing reservation, among other factors. As a result of this new policy, we adjusted the allowance on the future collection of reimbursable development costs and expenses pertaining to the Menominee Project and recorded an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the development rights related to the Menominee project to their estimated fair value.

Other Projects

New York

In October 2007, our wholly owned subsidiary, MTGA Gaming, LLC, or MTGA Gaming, and Capital Play, Inc., or Capital Play, and its partners, Extell Development Company and Plainfield Special Situations Master Fund Limited, submitted, as a consortium, a joint proposal to the State of New York to develop and manage the proposed VLT facility and a mixed use retail and hotel facility to be developed at Aqueduct Racetrack in Jamaica, New York. If Capital Play’s bid is selected, MTGA Gaming would manage the proposed 4,500 VLT facility at Aqueduct Racetrack, which is currently expected to open in the fall of 2009.

Kansas

In September 2007, MTGA Gaming, along with Olympia Gaming-KC, LLC, and RED Leg Sun, LLC, or RED, formed Leg Sun, LLC, a joint venture which was created to submit an application to the Kansas Lottery Commission for the proposed development of a gaming facility and destination resort to be named Legends Sun and located in Wyandotte County, Kansas. In accordance with the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, the project will be subject to various reviews, requirements and approvals by the Kansas Lottery Commission, which is considering several other proposals for the right to develop a single resort casino in Wyandotte County. Three applicants, Leg Sun, LLC, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., and Cordish Company, have received the endorsement of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas for their proposals. In January 2008, an additional applicant, Las Vegas Sands Corporation, or Sands, resubmitted its proposal to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas and the Kansas Lottery Commission, and submitted a proposal for a location in the city of Edwardsville, also located in Wyandotte County. As of the date hereof, neither Sands proposal has obtained the required governmental endorsement. Another applicant, Golden Gaming, Inc., has received an endorsement from the city of Edwardsville and has applied to the Kansas Lottery Commission for approval.

In a separate matter, on February 1, 2008, a Kansas district court judge ruled that the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act does not violate the Kansas Constitution and properly allows for state-owned casinos, including those being proposed in Wyandotte County. This decision is expected to be appealed to the Kansas Supreme Court.

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Jones II designed championship golf course, a luxury hotel with approximately 350 rooms, a convention and conference facility, approximately 200,000 square feet of mixed use retail and approximately 200,000 square feet of residential development. If the Leg Sun proposal is selected, MTGA Gaming would manage the casino and related operations and RED would manage the retail and residential components of the project. MTGA Gaming would also receive certain development fees in connection with the development of the casino facility.

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, 2007 for further detail regarding our current and projected competition from other gaming operations.

The following discussion highlights changes in our competitive landscape that have occurred since September 30, 2007.

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 spa, a theater, additional retail, entertainment and parking spaces and additional meeting, convention and reception facilities. 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 May of 2008. In December 2006, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and MGM Mirage, Inc. announced that they had completed agreements that include the development of the new hotel and casino described above. 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 but with marketing and other services available under license from MGM Mirage. In November 2007, Foxwoods announced an additional investment of $55.0 million to add additional restaurants and shops to MGM Grand at Foxwoods.

New York

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe—On January 4, 2008, the BIA notified the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of its rejection of the tribe’s application to take 29 acres into trust for gaming adjacent to Monticello Raceway. This decision followed the BIA’s rejection of 10 other land-into-trust applications and the issuance of new guidance regarding taking off-reservation land into trust for tribal gaming, which requires greater scrutiny of the perceived benefits to the tribe in such acquisitions the greater the distance between a proposed project and the tribe’s existing reservation. On January 10, 2008, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe filed a suit in federal district court in New York to invalidate the BIA’s decision. According to published reports, in February 2008, Empire Resorts closed its development office at Monticello Raceway and entered into an agreement with Concord Associates, L.P., for development of a $700.0 million resort, harness racing track and VLT facility at the Concord Hotel property in

 

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nearby Kinmesha Lake, New York to replace the current Monticello Raceway and Mighty M VLT facility. On February 13, 2008, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe reported that it would be ending its pursuit of a casino at Monticello and withdrawing its lawsuit challenging the BIA decision.

Aqueduct—The thoroughbred racing contract between the New York Racing Association, or NYRA, and the State of New York was due to expire on December 31, 2007 but was extended on a temporary basis until the franchise issue stemming from the bankruptcy of the NYRA is resolved. In September 2007, Governor Spitzer recommended to the state legislature that NYRA retain its franchise racing rights at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga but that VLT contracts be awarded separately. The state and NYRA reached an agreement on February 13, 2008 for the NYRA to continue to operate racing at the three NYRA tracks for a new term of 25 years but VLT rights will be awarded separately. The Authority, in conjunction with Capital Play, is one of the seven groups that has submitted a bid to operate at least 4,500 VLTs at the Aqueduct Racetrack. The other bidders include Foxwoods Development Co., Delaware North and Gateway Casino Resorts, in conjunction with the Shinnecock Tribe.

Massachusetts

In October 2007, Governor Deval Patrick filed legislation providing for the award of licenses for three major gaming facilities to be built in the western, southeastern and metropolitan Boston areas of the state and conducted the first hearing on the legislation on December 18, 2007. Various groups have expressed interest in constructing and operating these facilities, and participated in hearings, including the Authority. A partnership with a federally recognized, eligible Massachusetts tribe is identified as one of the criteria that will be used to assess proposals. According to published reports, in February 2008, the Patrick administration responded to a request from the BIA for the administration’s view of a request by the federally-recognized Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to take approximately 500 acres into trust in the towns of Middleboro and Mashpee for the tribe’s initial reservation. In its response letter, the Patrick administration opposed the Mashpee application, citing concerns over safeguards for environmental protection, transportation, labor and other issues.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

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

 

   

Mount Pocono. In October 2007, Mount Airy #1, LLC opened its $412.0 million Mount Airy Casino Resort approximately 40 miles from Pocono Downs, which includes approximately 2,300 slot machines. In late 2007, the facility introduced a 188-room hotel and Gypsies Lounge Nightclub. Reports indicate that by the end of 2008, the facility will be 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 additional parking. On January 30, 2008, the license of Mount Airy #1, LLC was suspended by the PGCB and a trustee was appointed to oversee casino operations at Mount Airy Casino Resort following the filing of perjury charges against Mount Airy’s owner, Louis A. DeNaples, based upon allegations that he lied to the PGCB in connection with his application for a Category Two slot machine license.

 

   

Grantville. On February 11, 2008, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course opened. The property, which has 2,000 slot machines, is approximately 85 miles southwest of Pocono Downs.

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 operations (including pari-mutuel wagering revenues from our racebook at Mohegan Sun and our Pennsylvania OTW facilities);

 

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food and beverage revenues;

 

   

hotel revenues; and

 

   

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

Our largest component of revenues is gaming revenues, which is recognized as amounts wagered less prizes paid out, 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) winnings paid out and (2) slot tickets issued. 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 State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of 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, including free promotional slot plays used by patrons at Mohegan Sun, or the e-Bonus program. 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 cash, 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 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.

 

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We also operate a 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 at Pocono Downs 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 and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, as applicable. The retail value of items or services purchased with coupons at Mohegan Sun operated facilities or at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is included in gross revenues and the respective coupon value is deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues.

Gaming expenses

The largest component of gaming expenses is the portion of gross slot revenues which must be paid to the State of Connecticut and the PGCB, which are referred to as slot win contribution and slot machine tax assessments, respectively. For each 12-month period commencing July 1, 1995, the slot win contribution from Mohegan Sun 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. The current assessment of the amount payable to the PGCB on a daily basis is 55% of gross slot revenues at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. In addition to this daily assessment, Downs Racing, L.P. must pay, on an annual basis, to the PGCB amounts necessary to ensure that the city and municipality hosting Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will receive an annual minimum of $10.0 million from the local share assessment. The local share assessment is equal to the greater of 2.0% of annual gross slot revenues or $10.0 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 Player’s Club points and coupons redeemed at our hotel, restaurants and retail outlets, 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 income from discontinued operations, loss on sale of discontinued operations, minority interests, accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability, relinquishment liability reassessment, interest income, interest expense and other non-operating income and expense.

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

 

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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, 2007, we own and operate the Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug properties in Connecticut, or the Connecticut entities, and the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and OTW properties in Pennsylvania. All of our revenues are derived from these operations. Our executive officers review and assess the performance and operating results and determine the proper allocation of resources to the Connecticut entities, which also include the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise, and the Pocono Downs entities on a separate basis. We therefore believe that we have two operating segments, one comprised solely of Mohegan Sun, which includes the operations of the Connecticut entities, 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. See Note 9 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,  
     2007     2006 (1)     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Net revenues:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 339,427     $ 355,533     $ (16,106 )   -4.5 %

Pocono Downs

     47,522       29,050       18,472     63.6 %
                              

Total

   $ 386,949     $ 384,583     $ 2,366     0.6 %

Income (loss) from operations:

        

Mohegan Sun

   $ 55,942     $ 72,768     $ (16,826 )   -23.1 %

Pocono Downs

     3,484       (1,929 )     5,413     280.6 %

Corporate expenses

     (8,004 )     (2,673 )     (5,331 )   -199.4 %
                              

Total

   $ 51,422     $ 68,166     $ (16,744 )   -24.6 %

Net income

   $ 23,693     $ 37,890     $ (14,197 )   -37.5 %

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

   

the opening of the Phase I slot facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in November 2006, which generated gross slot revenues of $40.7 million and $21.8 million during the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively;

 

   

lower slot handle and slot revenues at Mohegan Sun in the three months ended December 31, 2007, due to increased competition in the Northeast gaming market from Foxwoods, VLT facilities at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York and Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island;

 

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a general downturn in the regional economy which affected principally slot gaming revenues and non-gaming revenues;

 

   

a continued focus on high-end table play at Mohegan Sun, which is partially reflected in the strong results of the private table games suite that was opened in the Sky hotel in June 2006 and the semi-private gaming area that was opened in the Cabaret lounge in February 2007, and the continued success of the Asian marketing program, which is driven, in part, by the August 2007 opening of the 46-table Sunrise Square expansion;

 

   

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

 

   

the optimization of hotel occupancy through offers of promotional room rates to casino hotel guests, designed to maintain occupancy levels to support or improve gaming and other revenues;

 

   

higher marketing costs reflecting increased competition in the Northeast gaming market from Foxwoods, VLT facilities at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York and Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island; and

 

   

higher operating costs for Mohegan Sun, including utility costs, medical benefit costs and salary and wage costs.

Non-recurring factors that affected our financial performance for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

   

abnormally high December promotional activities from our Connecticut competitor, which had the effect of reducing slot revenues for the Connecticut gaming market, including slot revenues at Mohegan Sun;

 

   

lower table games hold percentage at Mohegan Sun in the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year, which can fluctuate considerably over interim financial periods;

 

   

unfavorable weather conditions in the Northeast region, which also contributed to the decrease in slot handle and slot revenues at Mohegan Sun for the three months ended December 31, 2007; and

 

   

a $3.5 million non-cash charge in the three months ended December 31, 2007 due to an adjustment to the allowance on the future collection of reimbursable development costs and expenses, and an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of development rights, both pertaining to the Menominee project as discussed above under “Overview-Other Diversification Projects-Menominee Project.”

Net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 increased primarily as a result of the increase in slot revenues at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs due to a full period of operations of the slot facility, and the increase in table games revenues at Mohegan Sun.

Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased as a result of a 6.0% increase in operating costs and expenses, partially 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, 2007 decreased to 13.3% from 17.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2006. This decrease was primarily attributable to a 400 basis point decline in Mohegan Sun’s operating margin to 16.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2007 from 20.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in operating margin at Mohegan Sun was primarily attributable to the decrease in slot revenues and non-gaming revenues; higher marketing and promotional expenditures to offset the impact of increased promotional activities and competition in our market as discussed above; higher medical benefit costs; and increased direct labor costs, principally due to staffing additional table game capacity and market driven

 

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compensation adjustments. The decrease in operating margin was also due to a full period of operations of the slot facility at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, which has a significantly lower operating margin than Mohegan Sun due to higher gaming tax rates assessed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Margins were also reduced by the $5.3 million increase in corporate related expenses as further discussed below.

Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily due to the decrease in income from operations as discussed above.

Mohegan Sun

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007    2006    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 304,787    $ 318,633    $ (13,846 )   -4.3 %

Food and beverage

     23,300      24,063      (763 )   -3.2 %

Hotel

     12,577      12,942      (365 )   -2.8 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     30,313      31,418      (1,105 )   -3.5 %
                            

Total

   $ 370,977    $ 387,056    $ (16,079 )   -4.2 %
                            

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,
 
       2007         2006    

Gaming

   82.2 %   82.4 %

Food and beverage

   6.3 %   6.2 %

Hotel

   3.4 %   3.3 %

Retail, entertainment and other

   8.1 %   8.1 %
            

Total

   100.0 %   100.0 %
            

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slot handle

   $ 2,425     $ 2,675     $ (250 )   -9.3 %

Gross slot revenues

   $ 208     $ 229     $ (21 )   -9.2 %

Net slot revenues

   $ 202     $ 221     $ (19 )   -8.6 %

Weighted average number of slot machines (in units)

     6,185       6,185       —       —    

Gross slot hold percentage

     8.6 %     8.6 %     —       —    

Gross slot win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 366     $ 402     $ (36 )   -9.0 %

Table games drop

   $ 649     $ 586     $ 63     10.8 %

Table games revenues

   $ 100     $ 95     $ 5     5.3 %

Weighted average number of table games (in units)

     322       305       17     5.6 %

Table games hold percentage (1)

     15.5 %     16.1 %     -0.6 %   -3.7 %

Table games revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 3,386     $ 3,371     $ 15     0.4 %

 

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

 

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Gaming revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily due to the decline in slot revenues. The decrease in slot revenues was primarily attributable to the abnormally high December promotional activities from our Connecticut competitor, which had the effect of reducing slot revenues for the Connecticut gaming market, including slot revenues at Mohegan Sun. During the three months ended December 31, 2007, our Connecticut competitor issued free promotional slot plays to their patrons totaling $31.5 million as compared to $8.3 million in the same period in the prior year. The decrease in slot revenues also was attributable to increased competition, the general downturn in the regional economy and unfavorable weather conditions in the Northeast region. The State of Connecticut reported total slot revenues of $384.6 million and $425.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, representing a decrease of 9.6% in the Connecticut market. Mohegan Sun, however, increased its slot win market share to 54.2% of the Connecticut market for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to 53.8% for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in slot revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was partially offset by an increase in table games revenues due to a continued focus on high-end table play and continued success of the Asian marketing program, which is driven, in part, by the August 2007 opening of the 46-table Sunrise Square expansion.

Food and beverage revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased as a result of a 6.9% decrease in the number of meals served, or food covers. The decrease in food covers was partially offset by an increase in the average price per meal to $14.68 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 from $14.03 for the three months ended December 31, 2006.

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Rooms occupied

     100,100       96,400       3,700     3.8 %

Average daily room rate (ADR)

   $ 115     $ 127     $ (12 )   -9.4 %

Occupancy rate

     92.6 %     89.2 %     3.4 %   3.8 %

Revenue per available room (REVPAR)

   $ 106     $ 113     $ (7 )   -6.2 %

Hotel revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of the decrease in ADR, partially offset by the increase in hotel occupancy. The decrease in ADR was the result of continued competitive pricing pressures in room rates offered to casino hotel guests in the Northeast gaming market. This reduction in rates is designed to maintain occupancy levels to support or improve gaming and other revenue.

Retail, entertainment and other revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily as a result of a $1.1 million, or 12.9%, decrease in retail revenues resulting from decreased patronage at Mohegan Sun-owned retail outlets and a $915,000, or 7.4%, decrease in entertainment revenues due to a decrease in the average ticket price for Mohegan Sun Arena events. The decrease in retail, entertainment and other revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was partially offset by a $778,000, or 14.4%, increase in gasoline revenues at the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center.

 

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Promotional Allowance

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007    2006    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 10,901    $ 10,876    $ 25     0.2 %

Hotel

     3,927      4,423      (496 )   -11.2 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     16,722      16,224      498     3.1 %
                            

Total

   $ 31,550    $ 31,523    $ 27     0.1 %
                            

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,  
     2007    2006    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 11,393    $ 10,912    $ 481     4.4 %

Hotel

     2,002      2,036      (34 )   -1.7 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     14,024      13,263      761     5.7 %
                            

Total

   $ 27,419    $ 26,211    $ 1,208     4.6 %
                            

Promotional allowances for the three months ended December 31, 2007 were comparable to promotional allowances for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in hotel complimentaries was offset by the increase in retail, entertainment and other promotional allowances, driven primarily by an increase in gas complimentaries offered to casino patrons, which is reflected in the increase in gasoline revenues at the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center, also discussed above under “Gross Revenues.”

Operating Costs and Expenses

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007    2006    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 185,108    $ 180,525    $ 4,583     2.5 %

Food and beverage

     11,892      11,795      97     0.8 %

Hotel

     4,297      3,945      352     8.9 %

Retail, entertainment and other

     10,513      11,926      (1,413 )   -11.8 %

Advertising, general and administrative

     50,920      53,409      (2,489 )   -4.7 %

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     12      304      (292 )   -96.1 %

Depreciation and amortization

     20,743      20,861      (118 )   -0.6 %
                            

Total

   $ 283,485    $ 282,765    $ 720     0.3 %
                            

Gaming costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of higher casino marketing and promotional expenses to offset the impact of increased promotional activities from competitors in our market; higher medical benefit costs; and increased direct labor costs, principally due to staffing additional table game capacity and market driven compensation adjustments, all discussed above under “Summary Operating Results;” as well as an increase in the amount of costs being allocated to gaming costs and expenses for non-gaming complimentaries redeemed by casino patrons at Authority-owned outlets. The increase in gaming costs and expenses for the three months ended

 

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December 31, 2007 was partially offset by lower slot win contribution to the State of Connecticut commensurate with the decline in gross slot revenues. Slot win contribution payments totaled $52.3 million and $57.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As a result of the cost increases mentioned above, gaming costs and expenses as a percentage of gaming revenues increased to 60.7% from 56.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2007.

Food and beverage costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of higher direct labor and medical benefit costs. The increase in food and beverage costs and expenses was partially offset by a decrease in cost of goods sold and other operating costs consistent with the decrease in food and beverage revenues discussed above under “Gross Revenues,” as well as a higher amount of food and beverage complimentaries resulting in an increased amount of food and beverage costs being allocated to gaming costs and expenses.

Hotel costs and expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of increased direct labor and medical benefit costs.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year due primarily to a substantial decrease in direct entertainment costs resulting from a change in the mix of Mohegan Sun Arena events to include less headliner shows. The decrease was also a result of decreased cost of goods sold for retail due to lower patronage at Mohegan Sun-owned retail outlets, as well as increased entertainment and other complimentaries resulting in a higher amount of retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses. The decrease in retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was partially offset by increased direct labor and medical benefit costs and higher cost of goods sold for gasoline at the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily as a result of approximately $2.0 million non-recurring charges recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2006 in connection with the Mohegan Sun ten-year anniversary festivities for employees and casino patrons. The decrease was also the result of a substantial decrease in advertising expenditures from the three months ended December 31, 2006, which included the production of new television commercials, and decreased property maintenance costs. The decrease in advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was partially offset by higher utility, direct labor, medical benefit and other costs necessary to support Mohegan Sun operations.

Pre-opening costs and expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were comprised of personnel, consulting and other costs associated with the development plans for Project Horizon, as described above under “overview-Mohegan Sun.” Pre-opening costs and expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2006 related primarily to the Sunrise Square component of Project Horizon, which opened in August 2007.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
    2007   2006 (1)   Dollar
Variance
  Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

  $ 45,858   $ 27,633   $ 18,225   66.0 %

Food and beverage

    2,318     1,091     1,227   112.5 %

Retail and other

    1,222     458     764   166.8 %
                       

Total

  $ 49,398   $ 29,182   $ 20,216   69.3 %
                       

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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,
 
         2007             2006 (1)      

Gaming

   92.8 %   94.7 %

Food and beverage

   4.7 %   3.7 %

Retail and other

   2.5 %   1.6 %
            

Total

   100.0 %   100.0 %
            

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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,  
     2007     2006 (1)     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slot handle

   $ 459,794     $ 217,908     $ 241,886     111.0 %

Gross slot revenues

   $ 40,687     $ 21,816     $ 18,871     86.5 %

Net slot revenues

   $ 39,859     $ 21,629     $ 18,230     84.3 %

Weighted average number of slot machines (in units)

     1,203       1,099       104     9.5 %

Gross slot hold percentage

     8.9 %     10.0 %     -1.1 %   -11.0 %

Gross slot win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 368     $ 412     $ (44 )   -10.7 %

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year increased as a result of the increase in slot revenues due to a full period of operations of the slot facility, which opened on November 14, 2006. Gross slot win per unit per day for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year decreased primarily due to the lower slot hold percentage, or gross slot revenues divided by slot handle, and unfavorable weather conditions, since the month of December 2007 had a significantly higher number of poor-weather days than that of December 2006. Slot revenues and related gross slot win per unit at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs were also impacted by the opening of Mount Airy Resort Casino on October 22, 2007, as discussed above under “Market and Competition from Other Gaming Operations-Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.” The increase in food and beverage revenues and retail and other revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year is also attributable to a full period of operations of the slot facility, which resulted in increased patron visitation to food and beverage and retail outlets at the facility.

Promotional Allowances

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007    2006 (1)    Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 1,339    $ 89    $ 1,250    1404.5 %

Retail

     537      43      494    1148.8 %
                           

Total

   $ 1,876    $ 132    $ 1,744    1321.2 %
                           

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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 gaming costs and expenses as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007    2006 (1)    Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage

   $ 1,544    $ 117    $ 1,427    1219.7 %

Retail

     623      62      561    904.8 %
                           

Total

   $ 2,167    $ 179    $ 1,988    1110.6 %
                           

 

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

Promotional allowances relate to the redemption at the retail store and dining outlets located at Pocono Downs of Player’s Club points that are awarded for guests’ slot machine gaming activities. The retail value of points is included in gross revenues when redeemed and then deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues.

Operating Costs and Expenses

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2007    2006 (1)    Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Gaming

   $ 35,169    $ 20,848    $ 14,321     68.7 %

Food and beverage

     832      1,333      (501 )   -37.6 %

Retail and other

     151      281      (130 )   -46.3 %

Advertising, general and administrative

     4,936      3,280      1,656     50.5 %

Pre-opening costs and expenses

     8      3,244      (3,236 )   -99.8 %

Depreciation and amortization

     2,942      1,993      949     47.6 %
                            

Total

   $ 44,038    $ 30,979    $ 13,059     42.2 %
                            

 

(1) Includes operating results of Phase I slot 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, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of higher operating costs and expenses necessary to support a full period of slot operations, including slot machine tax assessment payments to the PGCB. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was due to a full period of depreciation on the slot facility and related slot machines and equipment placed in service in November 2006. The increase in operating costs and expenses was partially offset by decreased pre-opening costs and expenses related to the opening of the slot facility. Slot machine tax assessment payments to the PGCB totaled $23.7 million and $12.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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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,  
     2007     2006     Dollar
Variance
   Percentage
Variance
 

Corporate expenses:

         

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 860     $ 20     $ 840    4200.0 %

Corporate expenses

     7,144       2,653       4,491    169.3 %
                             

Total corporate expenses

   $ 8,004     $ 2,673     $ 5,331    199.4 %
                             

Other income (expense):

         

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability (1)

   $ (6,771 )   $ (7,449 )   $ 678    -9.1 %

Interest income (2)

     1,058       766       292    38.1 %

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (22,831 )     (23,611 )     780    -3.3 %

Other income (expense), net

     214       (115 )     329    -286.1 %
                             

Total other expense, net

   $ (28,330 )   $ (30,409 )   $ 2,079    -6.8 %
                             

 

(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 Menominee Tribe related to the Menominee Project and the Cowlitz Tribe related to the Cowlitz Project, both more fully described in Notes 4 and 16, respectively, to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.

Total corporate expenses increased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of an adjustment to the allowance on the future collection of reimbursable development costs and expenses pertaining to the Menominee Project. Additionally, we have recorded an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the development rights related to the Menominee Project to their estimated fair value. These adjustments were made as a result of recently issued guidance from the BIA relating to its policy on taking off-reservation land into trust for gaming purposes as discussed above under “Other Diversification Projects-Menominee Project.” The resulting non-cash charge for this occurrence totaled approximately $3.5 million. The increase in total corporate expenses also is due to increased professional costs and consulting expenditures related to various diversification efforts discussed above under “Other Diversification Projects.”

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the capitalization of approximately $1.3 million in interest costs relating to Project Horizon at Mohegan Sun and Project Sunrise at Pocono Downs for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to $358,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 relating to the Phase I slot facility. The weighted average outstanding debt was $1.30 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. The weighted average interest rate was 7.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Seasonality

The gaming industry in Connecticut is seasonal in nature, with the heaviest gaming activity often occurring at Mohegan Sun between May and August. Additionally, live harness racing activity at Pocono Downs is seasonal, with the racing season commencing in late March/early April and usually ending in November. The 2008 racing season is expected to end in September due to construction. The overall gaming industry in Pennsylvania also is expected to be seasonal in nature. Accordingly, the results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2007 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, 2007  
     2007     2006     Dollar
Variance
    Percentage
Variance
 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 69,066     $ 71,042     $ (1,976 )   -2.8 %

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (49,519 )     (80,792 )     31,273     -38.7 %

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

     2,386       56,141       (53,755 )   -95.7 %
                              

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 21,933     $ 46,391     $ (24,458 )   -52.7 %
                              

As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, we held cash and cash equivalents of $127.5 million and $105.6 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 decrease in cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2007 is attributable primarily to the decrease in operating income after adjustments for non-cash items and the receipt of $7.0 million pursuant to the amendment to the Pocono Downs purchase agreement, as discussed above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.”

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, one of which opened in October 2007, 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 decrease in cash used in investing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2007 is attributable primarily to the payment of the one-time slot machine license fee of $50.0 million to the PGCB and the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of PCC for $4.7 million, both of which occurred during the three months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was partially offset by a $19.3 million increase in capital expenditures due to the construction projects described below under “Capital Expenditures-Capital Expenditures Incurred.” The decrease in cash used in financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2007 is attributable primarily to a $55.5 million decrease in total net borrowings. Borrowings during the three months ended December 31, 2006 facilitated the payment of the $50.0 million slot license fee at Pocono Downs and capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun and Pocono Downs.

 

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External Sources of Liquidity

Notes. We financed the purchase of the Pocono Downs entities and much of the costs of construction of Mohegan Sun and Pocono Downs with the net proceeds raised from the issuance of notes and borrowings under our bank credit facilities. As of December 31, 2007, we had $16.3 million outstanding in 8 3/8% senior subordinated notes due July 1, 2011 and first callable July 1, 2006, or the 2001 senior subordinated notes; $250.0 million outstanding in 8% senior subordinated notes due April 1, 2012 and first callable April 1, 2007, or the 2002 senior subordinated notes; $330.0 million outstanding in 6 3/8% senior subordinated notes due July 15, 2009, or the 2003 senior subordinated notes; $225.0 million outstanding in 7 1/8% senior subordinated notes due August 15, 2014 and first callable on August 15, 2009, or the 2004 senior subordinated notes; $250.0 million outstanding in 6 1/8% senior notes due February 15, 2013 and first callable February 15, 2009, or the 2005 senior notes; and $150.0 million outstanding in 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes due February 15, 2015 and first callable February 15, 2010, or the 2005 senior subordinated notes. MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming are guarantors of each of these notes, except for the 2001 senior subordinated notes, which are guaranteed solely by MBC. Refer to Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q for a further discussion of these notes.

Prior Bank Credit Facility. In March 2007, we extinguished our $450.0 million prior bank credit facility.

Bank Credit Facility. In March 2007, we entered into a bank credit facility providing for up to $1.0 billion in borrowing capacity from a syndicate of 23 financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as Administrative Agent. The total commitment on this facility may be increased to $1.25 billion at our option. The five-year senior secured revolving credit facility includes a $300.0 million term loan conversion provision which is triggered upon the initial accumulation of $300.0 million in total borrowings on the bank credit facility. The term loan requires principal payments in quarterly installments of $750,000 after the conversion date until the maturity date of March 9, 2012, upon which the remaining balances outstanding on the term loan and any revolving loans are payable. As of December 31, 2007, the amount under letters of credit totaled $6.4 million, of which no amount was drawn, as discussed below under “Letters of Credit.” Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the bank credit facility, we had approximately $916.6 million of available borrowing under the bank credit facility as of December 31, 2007, without taking into account covenants under the line of credit as described below.

The bank credit facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of our assets, including the assets comprising Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and a leasehold mortgage on the land previously taken into trust by the federal government and improvements which comprise Mohegan Sun. We will also be required to pledge additional assets as collateral for the bank credit facility as we or our guarantor subsidiaries acquire them. Our obligations under the bank credit facility are guaranteed by MBC, Mohegan Ventures-NW, MCV-PA, the Pocono Downs entities, Mohegan Golf, MVW, WTG and MTGA Gaming. 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, our maximum capital expenditures and a periodic test which ensures we have sufficient liquidity under the bank credit facility and other allowed borrowings, projected cash flows over applicable construction periods and existing cash and cash equivalents to cover planned construction 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 both the Mohegan Sun and Pocono Downs entities in compliance with all applicable laws; and

 

   

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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, 2007, we and the Tribe were in compliance with all of our and their respective covenant requirements in the bank credit facility.

At our option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month Eurodollar rate, plus in either case, the Applicable Rate based on our Total Leverage Ratio, as each term is defined in the bank credit facility, 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 product obtained by multiplying the Applicable Rate for commitment fees by the average daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. The Applicable Rate for base rate advances is between 0.000% and 1.125%, and the Applicable Rate for Eurodollar rate advances is between 1.250% and 2.375%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees is between 0.200% and 0.350%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on Eurodollar 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, 2007, we had $58.0 million in Eurodollar rate loans and $19.0 million in base rate loans outstanding. The Eurodollar rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 were comprised of: (1) a $30.0 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 5.03% plus an Applicable Rate of 1.25% and (2) a $28.0 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 4.90% plus an Applicable Rate of 1.25%. The base rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 were based on Bank of America’s prime rate of 7.25%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees was 0.20% as of December 31, 2007.

On February 13, 2008, we received requisite consent from our lenders to Amendment No. 1 to the bank credit facility. Amendment No. 1, among other things, provide for increases in the amount of capital expenditures that are allowed for Project Horizon and Project Sunrise from $800.0 million and $200.0 million, respectively, to $950.0 million and $215.0 million, respectively. Amendment No. 1 also modifies certain provisions of the loan agreement, including our total leverage, senior leverage and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenants to conform with the increase in projected expenditures and the change in the projected completion dates for Project Horizon and Project Sunrise.

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 a one-month Eurodollar rate, plus the Applicable Margin determined on the basis of our Leverage Ratio, as each term is defined in the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are 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, 2007, we had $155,000 in loans outstanding under the line of credit, which were based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 4.85% plus an Applicable Margin of 0.90%. As of December 31, 2007 we were in compliance with all covenant requirements in the line of credit and had $24.8 million available for borrowing under the line of credit.

Letters of Credit. As of December 31, 2007, we maintained three uncollateralized letters of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities, overdue pari-mutuel wagering tax liabilities of the Pocono Downs entities that may arise and potential contractor and subcontractor liabilities relating to the Project Horizon expansion at Mohegan Sun. The letters of credit expire on August 31, 2008, January 25, 2009 and September 5, 2008, respectively, subject to renewals. As of December 31, 2007, no amounts were drawn on the letters of credit.

Salishan Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2007, Salishan-Mohegan has a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America, or 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

 

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one-month, two-month, three-month or six-month Eurodollar rate, plus a spread of 1.25% for base rate loans and 2.25% for Eurodollar loans. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. 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.

As of December 31, 2007, Salishan-Mohegan had $18.8 million in Eurodollar rate loans and no base rate loans outstanding. The Eurodollar rate loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 were comprised of: (1) a $16.5 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 4.90% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.25%; (2) a $1.5 million loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 5.24% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.25%; and (3) a $750,000 loan based on a one-month Eurodollar rate of 5.03% plus an Applicable Rate of 2.25%. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees was 0.50% as of December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2007, Salishan-Mohegan had $6.2 million of available borrowings under the Salishan Credit Facility.

Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures Incurred

Capital expenditures totaled $64.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007, compared to $39.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006. These capital expenditures were comprised of the following:

 

   

Capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun totaled $27.6 million and $11.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2007, these expenditures consisted primarily of $21.6 million in costs related to the Project Horizon expansion, including $845,000 in capitalized interest, and $5.7 million in maintenance capital expenditures. For the three months ended December 31, 2006, these expenditures were principally related maintenance capital expenditures, property renovation expenditures and costs related to the Project Horizon expansion.

 

   

Capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs totaled $36.8 million and $27.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2007, these expenditures consisted primarily of $36.0 million in costs related to the Project Sunrise expansion, including $463,000 in capitalized interest. For the three months ended December 31, 2006, these expenditures were comprised primarily of construction costs for the Phase 1 slot facility.

 

   

Capital expenditures for the corporate division were minimal for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Expected Future Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2008 at Mohegan Sun, exclusive of the Project Horizon expansion described above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun-Project Horizon,” are budgeted to be $62.3 million, which are expected to be comprised of the following:

 

   

Maintenance capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun are anticipated to be approximately $40.1 million for replacement and improvements of information technology equipment and systems, Casino of the Earth renovations and the addition of slot machines and data warehouse storage.

 

   

Property renovation expenditures are expected to be approximately $22.2 million including the replacement of obsolete coin redemption booths in the Casino of the Sky with slot machines, renovation of the Sky bar on the casino floor and preparation for the connection to the Casino of the Wind.

 

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Total costs for the development of Project Horizon, inclusive of costs incurred to date for Sunrise Square and the Casino of the Wind, currently are estimated to be approximately $925.0 million. Remaining project costs are estimated to be incurred as follows: fiscal year 2008, $252.0 million; fiscal year 2009, $303.0 million; fiscal year 2010, $294.0 million; and fiscal year 2011, $30.0 million, as discussed above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun-Project Horizon.”

Capital expenditures for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs are anticipated to be $178.0 million for the 2008 fiscal year, comprised primarily of $175.5 million in construction and furniture, fixtures, and equipment expenditures to complete Project Sunrise. We plan to spend $208.0 million in total on the development of Project Sunrise as discussed above under “Overview-Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.”

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 at Mohegan Sun and for Project Sunrise at Pocono Downs through our $1.0 billion revolving bank credit facility from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks and from operating cash flows.

Interest Expense

For the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we incurred the following in interest expense, net of capitalized interest (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
 
     2007     2006  

Bank credit facility

   $ 1,355     $ —    

Prior Bank credit facility

     —         1,567  

2005 6 1/8% senior notes

     3,828       3,828  

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       4,008  

2005 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes

     2,578       2,578  

WNBA note

     67       88  

Line of credit

     138       181  

Salishan Credit Facility

     350       235  

Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments

     114       114  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     1,099       768  

Capitalized interest

     (1,308 )     (358 )
                

Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest

   $ 22,831     $ 23,611  
                

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, Project Horizon, Project Sunrise and distributions to the Tribe for at least the next twelve months. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total approximately $80.0 million for fiscal year 2008. Any future investments in Mohegan Sun related to the Project Horizon expansion and in Pocono Downs related to the Project Sunrise expansion are anticipated to be funded through the bank credit facility, as discussed above under “Sources of Funding for Capital Expenditures.” As of December 31, 2007, we had $916.6 million available for borrowing under our 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)

   $ 1,321,850    $ 1,155    $ 350,750    $ 344,345    $ 625,600

Interest payments on long-term debt (3)

     428,980      78,069      154,899      130,512      65,500

Contruction obligations (4)

     149,109      149,109      —        —        —  

Procurement obligations (5)

     26,450      7,010      11,795      5,945      1,700
                                  

Total

   $ 1,926,389    $ 235,343    $ 517,444    $ 480,802    $ 692,800
                                  

 

(1) Amounts represent payment obligations from January 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008.
(2) Long-term debt includes maturities scheduled as of December 31, 2007 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 3 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, 2007, pursuant to respective debt agreements. Refer to Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(4) Construction obligations represent expenditures we must pay in connection with Project Horizon, Project Sunrise and other capital projects.
(5) Procurement obligations represent agreements entered into with vendors for inventory and sundry items.

In addition to the contractual obligations described above, we have certain other contractual commitments as of December 31, 2007 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)

   $ 80,000    $ 160,000    $ 160,000    $ 400,000

Relinquishment commitments (3)

     78,034      149,044      168,725      203,197

Priority distributions (4)

     17,303      36,100      38,186      105,406

Town of Montville commitment (5)

     500      1,000      1,000      2,500

Host municipalities’ local share assessment (6)

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

Property tax litigation payments (7)

     1,556      3,926      4,646      8,066
                           

Total

   $ 187,393    $ 370,070    $ 392,557    $ 769,169
                           

 

(1) Amounts represent payment commitments from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.
(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 2007 results, the minimum annual amount to be paid to the State of Connecticut would be $80.0 million.

 

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(3) Relinquishment payments are made by us to TCA under a relinquishment agreement. Relinquishment payments are five percent of revenues, as defined in the relinquishment agreement. Refer to Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(4) Priority distributions are monthly payments required to be made by us to the Tribe pursuant to the priority distribution agreement. Refer to Note 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The payments are calculated based on net cash flows and are limited to a maximum amount of $17.4 million for calendar year 2008, 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 2.85%.
(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 must pay, on an annual basis, to the PGCB amounts necessary to ensure the hosting municipalities of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will receive an annual minimum of $10.0 million from the local share assessment included in the daily slot machine tax assessment payments to the PGCB. Refer to Note 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(7) Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Property Tax Litigation settlement, Downs Racing will continue to make agreed upon annual payments with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for each tax year through 2015. Refer to Note 5 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 amounts wagered less prizes paid out. 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.

 

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We also maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for reimbursable costs and expenses incurred by Salishan-Mohegan and WTG for the development of casinos in Clark County, Washington and Kenosha, Wisconsin, respectively, to be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Menominee Tribe, respectively. Due to the inherent uncertainty in the development of these casino projects, 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 casinos could affect the collectibility of the receivables.

Unredeemed Player’s Club Points

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

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.

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, the WNBA franchise, the Menominee Project development rights and the assets of PCC are also assessed periodically for impairment pursuant to appropriate accounting standards.

Litigation

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

Impact of Inflation

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

New Accounting Pronouncements

In 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

 

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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. However, the FASB did provide a one year deferral for the implementation of FAS 157 for other non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on non-recurring basis. 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 February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 provides entities with the option to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value, and also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. This standard is intended to expand the use of fair value measurement, but does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“FAS 141(R)”) and SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“FAS 160”). FAS 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective acquisition-date fair values and changes other practices under FAS 141. FAS 141(R) also requires additional disclosure of information surrounding a business combination, such that users of the entity’s financial statements can fully understand the nature and financial impact of the business combination. FAS 160 requires entities to report non-controlling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. We are required to adopt FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 simultaneously in our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. The provisions of FAS 141(R) will only impact us if we are party to a business combination after the pronouncement has been adopted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact that FAS 160 may have on our financial position, results of operations, and 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 Eurodollar-based formula, plus Applicable Rates, as defined in the bank credit facility. As of December 31, 2007, we had $77.0 million drawn on the bank credit facility. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation—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 in accordance with established policies and procedures. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

 

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The following table provides information as of December 31, 2007 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, 2007.

 

    Expected Maturity Date            
    2008     2009     2010     2011     2012     Thereafter     Total     Fair Value
    (in thousands)            

Liabilities

               

Long-Term Debt (including current portion):

               

Fixed Rate

  $ —       $ 330,000     $ —       $ 16,345     $ 250,000     $ 625,000     $ 1,221,345     $ 1,195,622

Average interest rate

    —         6.4 %     —         8.4 %     8.0 %     6.7 %     6.9 %  

Variable Rate

  $ 1,155     $ 19,750     $ 1,000     $ 1,000     $ 77,000     $ 600     $ 100,505     $ 100,505

Average interest rate

    6.6 %     5.5 %     4.2 %     5.2 %     4.8 %     —         4.9 %  

 

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, 2007, 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 the quarter ended December 31, 2007 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.

 

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, 2007.

 

Item 5. Other Information

On February 13, 2008, we received requisite consent from our lenders to Amendment No. 1 to the Bank Credit Facility. Amendment No. 1, among other things, provides for increases in the amount of capital expenditures that are allowed for Project Horizon and Project Sunrise from $800.0 million and $200.0 million, respectively, to $950.0 million and $215.0 million, respectively. Amendment No. 1 also modified certain provisions of the loan agreement, including our total leverage, senior leverage and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenants to conform with the increase in projected expenditures and the change in the projected completion dates for Project Horizon and Project Sunrise.

A copy of Amendment No. 1 is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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 14, 2008    By:  

/s/    BRUCE S. BOZSUM        

    

Bruce S. Bozsum

Chairman and Member, Management Board

Date: February 14, 2008    By:  

/s/    MITCHELL GROSSINGER ETESS        

    

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: February 14, 2008    By:  

/s/    LEO M. CHUPASKA        

    

Leo M. Chupaska

Chief Financial Officer,

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

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

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

3.15    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, dated as of July 23, 2004 (filed 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein).
3.18    Certificate of Formation of Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC, dated as of February 27, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.18 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).
3.19    Articles of Organization of Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC, dated as of March 1, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.19 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).
3.20    Certificate of Formation of MTGA Gaming, LLC, dated as of July 27, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.20 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, 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).

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

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).
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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.13    Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of March 28, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a 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 4.13 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

4.14    Supplemental Indenture No. 7, dated as of August 27, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, 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 4.14 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.15    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).
4.16    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).
4.17    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).
4.18    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).
4.19    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).
4.20    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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.21    Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of March 28, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a 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 4.20 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

4.22    Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of August 27, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, 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 4.22 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.23    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).
4.24    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).
4.25    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).
4.26    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).
4.27    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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.28    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of March 28, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a 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 4.26 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).
4.29    Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of August 27, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, 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 4.29 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.30    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).

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

4.31    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).
4.32    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).
4.33    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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.34    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of March 28, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a 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 4.31 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).
4.35    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of August 27, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, 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 4.35 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.36    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).
4.37    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).
4.38    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).

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

4.39    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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.40    Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of March 28, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Wisconsin Tribal Gaming, LLC and Mohegan Ventures Wisconsin, LLC (each a 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 4.36 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).
4.41    Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of August 27, 2007, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, MTGA Gaming, LLC (as the Subsidiary Guarantor), the other Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.41 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, and incorporated by reference herein).
4.42    Form of Global 6 1/8% Senior Notes Due 2013 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.32 to the December 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).
10.1    Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2008, by and among the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Lenders named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed herewith).
31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).
32.1    Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
32.2    Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).

 

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