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): February 15, 2012

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Not Applicable	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)

(860) 862-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

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Section 8 Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) today issued a press release announcing that it has extended the early tender period in its private exchange offers and consent solicitations until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 15, 2012 (unless extended by the Authority). A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The press release and related information also may be found on the Authority’s website at www.mtga.com, under “Investor Relations/Financial News.”

Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report:

99.1 Press Release of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated February 15, 2012.

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: February 15, 2012	By:	/s/ Bruce S. Bozsum
		Bruce S. Bozsum
		Chairman, Management Board

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated February 15, 2012.