8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 2009

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Connecticut	033-80655	06-1436334
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 862-8000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 15, 2009, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) posted on its website its Slot Machine Statistical Report for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs containing statistics relating to slot handle, gross slot win, gross slot hold percentage, Pennsylvania gaming taxes and weighted average number of slot machines. The Slot Machine Statistical Report includes these statistics on a monthly basis for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the Slot Machine Statistical Report is furnished as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K. This information may also be found on the Authority’s website at www.mtga.com, under “Investor Relations/Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Slot Report.” The Slot Machine Statistical Report is updated on a monthly basis on the Authority’s website.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:

99.1 Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Slot Machine Statistical Report for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
Date: January 15, 2009	By:	/s/ Bruce S. Bozsum
		Bruce S. Bozsum
		Chairman, Management Board

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Slot Machine Statistical Report

	Slot Handle (1)		Gross Slot Win (2)		Gross Slot Hold Percentage (3)		Pennsylvania Gaming Taxes (4)		Weighted Average Number of Slot Machines (5)
October-08	$	194,387,531	$	16,398,739	8.44	%	$	9,020,020	2479
November-08		200,803,614		17,263,883	8.60	%		9,494,827	2479
December-08		187,359,622		15,688,799	8.37	%		8,625,353	2479
Fiscal Year 2009	$	582,550,767	$	49,351,421	8.47	%	$	27,140,200
October-07	$	168,244,090	$	15,329,487	9.11	%	$	8,429,645	1203
November-07		143,319,682		12,579,264	8.78	%		6,929,521	1203
December-07		148,227,257		11,991,606	8.09	%		6,598,426	1203
January-08		149,630,729		12,971,765	8.67	%		7,131,465	1203
February-08		142,822,995		12,436,172	8.71	%		6,854,456	1203
March-08		160,678,160		13,885,074	8.64	%		7,640,911	1203
April-08		156,664,161		13,274,351	8.47	%		7,307,509	1203
May-08		170,582,992		14,771,399	8.66	%		8,127,026	1203
June-08		149,300,356		13,219,173	8.85	%		7,275,885	1201
July-08		206,386,836		18,720,583	9.07	%		10,293,997	1915
August-08		222,023,058		20,288,928	9.14	%		11,157,002	2479
September-08		190,797,194		16,705,222	8.76	%		9,119,151	2479
Fiscal Year 2008	$	2,008,677,510	$	176,173,024	8.77	%	$	96,864,994

(1) “Slot Handle” is defined as the total amount of credits placed into slot machines by patrons to play slot machines, which approximates amounts reported on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board website as “Wagers.”

(2) “Gross Slot Win,” sometimes referred to as gross slot revenues, is defined as all amounts played in slot machines reduced by the winnings paid out, which approximates amounts reported on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board website as “Gross Terminal Revenue,” or “Wagers” less “Payouts” and miscellaneous revenue adjustments.

(3) “Gross Slot Hold Percentage” is defined as the percentage of Slot Handle that is held by the slot machines played by patrons. Gross Slot Hold Percentage is derived by dividing Gross Slot Win by Slot Handle.

(4) “Pennsylvania Gaming Taxes” is defined as the portion of gross slot revenues that must be paid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on a daily basis. This portion approximates 55% of Gross Slot Win.

(5) “Weighted Average Number of Slot Machines” is defined as the weighted average number of slot machines on the casino gaming floor during the monthly period.