MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY - 10-K Annual Report

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References in this Form 10-K to the “Authority” and the “Tribe” are to the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, respectively. The terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to the Authority.

This Form 10-K contains statements about future events, including without limitation, 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. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, 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. 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 us or on our behalf. You should review carefully all of the information in this Form 10-K, including the consolidated financial statements.

In addition to the risk factors described under “Part I. Item 1. Business—Risk Factors,” the following important factors, among others, could affect our future financial condition or results of operations, causing actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:

These factors and the other risk factors discussed in this Form 10-K are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K are made only as of the date of this Form 10-K. We cannot assure you that any projected results or events will be achieved. We do not have and do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

We were established on July 15, 1995, as an instrumentality of the Tribe with the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities on tribal lands. We also have the non-exclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. On October 12, 1996, we opened a casino known as Mohegan Sun. Our gaming operation is one of only two legally authorized gaming operations in New England offering traditional slot machines and table games.

Our mailing address is One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 and our telephone number is (860) 862-8000. Our website is located at www.mohegansun.com. Through our website, we make available, free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, our current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file these materials with, or furnish them to, the SEC.

In October 1996, we opened a gaming and entertainment complex known as Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is located on a 240-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation overlooking the Thames River with direct access to Interstate 395 and Connecticut Route 2A via a four-lane access road constructed by us. Mohegan Sun is approximately 125 miles from New York City and approximately 100 miles from Boston, Massachusetts. In fiscal year 2002, we completed a major expansion of Mohegan Sun known as Project Sunburst. The first phase of Project Sunburst, the Casino of the Sky, which included increased gaming, restaurant and retail space and an entertainment arena, opened in September 2001. The remaining components, including an approximately 1,200-room luxury hotel and approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space, were fully opened in June 2002.

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

The Casino of the Earth, the original casino at Mohegan Sun, has approximately 179,500 square feet of gaming space and offers:

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

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

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

On July 23, 2004, we formed Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC, or Mohegan Ventures-NW, as a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary. As an unrestricted subsidiary, Mohegan Ventures-NW is not required to be a guarantor of our debt obligations. Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 54.15% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan, LLC, or Salishan-Mohegan, formed with an unrelated third party, Salishan Company, LLC, or Salishan Company, to participate in the development and management of a casino to be located in Clark County, Washington, or the Cowlitz Project. See “—Material Agreements—Management and Development Agreements with Other Tribes.” The proposed casino will be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Salishan-Mohegan also has been designated as an unrestricted subsidiary.

On October 14, 2004, we entered into a purchase agreement with subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc, or the Purchase Agreement, under which we will acquire the Pocono Downs Racetrack, a standardbred

harness racing facility located on approximately 400 acres of land in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, or Pocono Downs, and five Pennsylvania off-track wagering facilities located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Erie, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley (Allentown). As part of the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to a $280 million purchase price before adjustments and other costs and we anticipate that the transaction will close in January 2005, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The Purchase Agreement also provides us with both pre- and post-closing termination rights in the event of certain materially adverse legislative or regulatory events.

Following the closing of the Downs Racing transaction, we will obtain the right to apply for a Pennsylvania Category One slot machine license which, if approved, would initially permit the installation and operation of up to 3,000 slot machines at Pocono Downs. Upon the issuance of a slot machine license, we will proceed with our plans to open a new slot machine facility which we anticipate will open in fiscal year 2006. The new facility will also include restaurants, lounges and a small entertainment venue. We anticipate that we will spend up to $175 million on the construction, furnishing and equipping of the new facility, in addition to paying a one-time $50 million fee to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon receipt of a slot machine license.

Our overall strategy is to profit from expanding demand in the gaming market in the northeastern United States as well as diversify the Tribe’s business interests in the gaming industry outside of Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun’s initial success has resulted primarily from patronage from guests residing within 100 miles of Mohegan Sun, which represents our primary market. We have also enjoyed additional success from guests residing within a 100 to 200 mile radius of Mohegan Sun, which represents our secondary market. Based upon Mohegan Sun’s results and experience, we believe the gaming market in the northeastern United States is strong. We have developed Mohegan Sun into a full-scale entertainment and destination resort, which has led to increases in the number of guests and lengthened the duration of their stays at our facility. We completed a major expansion of Mohegan Sun, Project Sunburst in 2002, which included the addition of a luxury hotel, increased gaming, food and beverage and retail space, a convention center and an entertainment arena. With additional gaming capacity and the ability to capture a share of the overnight market, we believe Mohegan Sun’s market penetration will continue to increase. We believe that Project Sunburst has created a long-term competitive advantage for Mohegan Sun in the gaming market in the northeastern United States. See “—Market and Competition from Other Gaming Operations.”

The Tribe has determined that it is in their long-term best interests to diversify their business interests, both directly and through us. As a result, from time to time, we and the Tribe identify and evaluate various business opportunities. These opportunities primarily include the management or ownership of, or investment in, other gaming enterprises through direct investments, acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and loan transactions. Since June 30, 2004 we have entered into agreements in furtherance of this diversification strategy, as described under “—Overview -Pocono Downs” and “—Overview -Material Agreements.” 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 them or that any of them will be consummated.

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are the only two legally authorized gaming operations offering both traditional slot machines and table games in New England. Foxwoods, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe under procedures approved by the United States Department of the Interior, is located approximately 10 miles from Mohegan Sun and is currently the largest gaming facility in the United States in terms of total gaming positions. Based on the size and success of Foxwoods and the rapid growth of Mohegan Sun, we believe that the gaming market in New England and the remaining northeastern United States remains underserved.

The existing gaming industry in the northeastern United States is highly competitive. Mohegan Sun currently competes primarily with Foxwoods, which has been in operation for approximately twelve years and

may have greater financial resources and operating experience than us. In addition, Foxwoods has offered certain amenities to its guests for a significantly longer duration than Mohegan Sun, such as hotel accommodations and convention center services.

Since the completion of the Project Sunburst expansion in June 2002, including our approximately 1,200-room luxury hotel, we have broadened Mohegan Sun’s target market beyond day-trip customers to include guests making overnight stays at the resort. Consequently, Mohegan Sun now competes more directly for customers with casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Many of these casinos have greater resources, operating experience and name recognition than Mohegan Sun.

Under current law, outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey, full-scale commercial casino gaming in the northeastern United States may be conducted only by federally recognized Indian tribes operating under federal Indian gaming laws or on cruise ships in international waters. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of Indian tribes seeking to engage in commercial casino gaming, including full-scale commercial casinos, in the northeastern United States and in the number of individual groups seeking to obtain federal recognition as Indian tribes so that they may engage in commercial casino gaming in the northeastern United States. Under federal law, after obtaining federal recognition and before gaming operations may commence, a tribe must, among other things, have land taken into trust by the federal government, negotiate a gaming compact with the state in which they intend to engage in commercial casino gaming, adopt a tribal gaming ordinance and construct a facility. A tribe may also need to negotiate a gaming management agreement and obtain funding to construct a facility. As described below, many Indian tribes and individual groups seeking to gain federal recognition as Indian tribes are pursuing commercial casino gaming in the northeastern United States.

A number of states, including Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and New York, have considered legalizing one or more forms of commercial casino gaming by non-Indians in one or more locations. In July 2004, Pennsylvania legalized slot machine gaming by non-Indians. Based on internal analysis of the existing and potential gaming market in the northeastern United States, we believe that competition from other commercial casino gaming operations will continue to increase in the future.

We are unable to predict whether any of the efforts by other federally recognized Indian tribes or individual groups attempting to gain federal recognition as Indian tribes or legalization of commercial casino gaming by non-Indians will lead to the establishment of additional commercial casino gaming operations in the northeastern United States. If established, we are uncertain of the impact such commercial casino gaming operations will have on our operations and our ability to meet our financial obligations.

The following is an assessment of the competitive prospects in Connecticut and the northeastern United States:

Currently, only the Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe are authorized to conduct commercial casino gaming in Connecticut. As required by their individual Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, with the State of Connecticut, the Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe make monthly payments to the State of Connecticut based on a portion of the revenues from their slot machines. Pursuant to the terms of an exclusivity clause in each MOU, the payments will terminate if there is any change in state law that permits operation of slot machines or other commercial casino games or if any other person lawfully operates slot machines or other commercial casino games within the State of Connecticut (except those consented to by the Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe).

In the spring of 2003, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe announced a $99 million expansion at Foxwoods, which was completed in November 2004. The expansion includes approximately 120,000 square feet of additional gaming space to accommodate approximately 1,000 slot machines, including 140 new dual-use bingo/slot machines and 200 smoke-free bingo seats; a 2,100 car parking garage; 7,500 square feet of food and

beverage space featuring a Hard Rock Café; and 6,000 square feet of retail space. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is currently constructing two golf courses, with a golf academy, a 50,000 square foot clubhouse and golf villas. The golf courses are expected to be opened in the spring of 2005.

In June 2002, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, granted federal recognition to the Historic Eastern Pequot Tribe by combining the individual applications of the Eastern Pequot Tribe and the Paucatuck Eastern Pequot Tribe. The State of Connecticut and several other groups formally appealed the BIA’s recognition decision in October 2002 to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or IBIA. The IBIA is under no mandated or specific timetable to render a decision on this appeal. The Historic Eastern Pequot Tribe has announced its intention to develop a casino in southeastern Connecticut.

On January 28, 2004, the Schaghticoke Tribe of Kent, Connecticut was granted federal recognition by the BIA. The State of Connecticut and several other groups have appealed the BIA’s recognition decision through the IBIA. In December 2004, it was reported that the IBIA had discovered certain evidence used by the BIA in its recognition decision that was calculated incorrectly. As a result, the Schaghticoke Tribe’s final recognition may be delayed. The Schaghticoke Tribe has expressed an intention to develop a casino in western Connecticut.

In fiscal year 2004, the BIA made final determinations denying federal recognition for one Connecticut tribe, the Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe located in Colchester and Trumbull, Connecticut, and for the Hassanamisco Band of the Nipmuc Tribe officially based in Massachusetts. The Hassanamisco Band could pursue land claims in Connecticut if granted federal recognition based upon a significant historical presence within the boundaries of the State of Connecticut. If the Hassanamisco Band were ever to receive federal recognition, it could attempt to develop a casino in northeastern Connecticut near the Connecticut/Massachusetts border. The Hassanamisco Band also has publicized the existence of financial backers for the construction of gaming facilities. These tribes appealed the final determinations to the IBIA in September 2004. In October 2004, the IBIA agreed to accept the Hassanamisco Band’s appeal for federal recognition, but rejected the Golden Hill Paugussetts’ request to reconsider the denial of its federal recognition.

Commercial casino gaming does not exist in Rhode Island, although the state’s two pari-mutuel facilities, Lincoln Greyhound Park and Newport Grand Jai Alai, offer approximately 3,510 video slot machines. Lincoln Greyhound Park and Newport Grand Jai Alai have obtained approval from the Rhode Island Lottery Commission for approximately 800 additional video slot machines. In October 2004, Lincoln Greyhound Park announced that it will install the remaining approved slot machines, approximately 460, in May 2005.

The Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island, with a reservation in Charlestown, is the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in Rhode Island. However, under specific terms of the Narragansett Land Claims Settlement Act with the federal government, the Narragansett Tribe is prohibited from opening a gaming facility under IGRA. Accordingly, the Narragansett Tribe may only open a gaming facility approved under state law.

In November 1994, Rhode Island voters defeated numerous local and statewide gaming referendums and passed a referendum, which requires that any new gaming proposals be approved in a statewide referendum. In June 2004, the Rhode Island State Legislature approved legislation to include a referendum on the November 2004 ballot to determine whether a casino operated by an affiliate of Harrah’s Entertainment, in conjunction with the Narragansett Tribe, should be permitted in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Harrah’s Entertainment has options to buy approximately 84 acres of land in West Warwick where they plan to build the casino. The Rhode Island Supreme Court provided an advisory opinion in August 2004 that the proposed casino referendum and related legislation were unconstitutional, and the Superior Court subsequently ruled that the referendum could not be placed on the November 2004 ballot. However, it has been reported that Harrah’s and the Narragansett Tribe continue to pursue a referendum to be placed on the November 2005 ballot. There are several pending federal recognition petitions from other Rhode Island groups, but we believe none are being actively considered by the BIA for federal recognition. It is not clear if, or when, federal recognition for these groups will be achieved.

Mohegan Sun also currently faces competition from several casinos and gaming facilities located on Indian tribal lands in New York, and to a lesser extent from racetracks in New York that operate video lottery terminals, or VLTs. New York has six federally recognized tribes located in the central, northern and western parts of the state. Three of these tribes, the Oneida Nation of New York, the Seneca Nation and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York, currently engage in casino gaming. In addition to these three tribes, other Indian tribes have announced potential casino projects, which if completed, will add significant casino space and hotel rooms to the northeastern United States gaming market. In addition, racetracks located in Monticello, Saratoga Springs, Farmington and Buffalo, New York currently operate an aggregate of approximately 5,100 VLTs. On July 7, 2004 the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court ruled that the legislation authorizing VLTs at these racetracks, as well as others, violated the requirement of the state’s constitution that all revenue from lottery games be dedicated to education aid; however, the court unanimously ruled that Indian owned casinos could still be operated in New York. Despite the New York State Supreme Court ruling, VLTs at racetracks are still operating.

In October 2001, the New York State Legislature approved legislation that permitted as many as six gaming operations by Indian tribes in New York, in addition to the Oneida Nation’s Turning Stone Casino and St. Regis Akwesasne Mohawk Casino already in operations. Up to three of these additional casinos may be owned by the Seneca Nation and the three others may be located in either Ulster County or Sullivan County. This legislation approved the use of traditional slot machines, rather than VLTs, where the possession and use of traditional slot machines is authorized pursuant to a tribal-state compact. The Seneca Nation opened one of these additional gaming operations, the Seneca Niagara Casino, in December 2002 in Niagara Falls, New York. In May 2004, the Seneca Nation opened its second facility, an approximately 125,000 square foot facility on its reservation in Salamanca, New York. The Seneca Nation may also operate one additional gaming facility in western New York pursuant to an approved gaming compact negotiated with the Governor of New York. The October 2001 legislation also authorizes the Governor of New York to negotiate and execute tribal-state compacts for the remaining three gaming operations with yet to be determined tribes for sites in Ulster and Sullivan counties. In addition, it has been recently reported that Governor Pataki is interested in increasing the number of casinos permitted by Indian tribes in Ulster and Sullivan County from three to five. The development and management of these proposed Indian gaming projects are also contingent upon various other regulatory approvals, including receipt of approvals from the BIA.

Summarized below is the status of current and potential gaming operations by federally recognized tribes in the State of New York:

State of New York on a new compact that will, among other things, permit the tribe to install slot machines at the casino in exchange for payments to the State. In April 2001, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe entered into an agreement with Park Place Entertainment Corporation (now Caesars Entertainment Inc.), a Nevada based gaming and entertainment company, for exclusive rights to develop a casino project in Sullivan County, New York. In August 2001, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe signed an agreement with Sullivan County to build a $500 million resort on Anawana Lake at Kutsher’s Resort and Country Club in the Catskills. This resort will include a 750-room hotel and 160,000 square feet of gaming space.

In October 2003, the BIA published a notice in the Federal Register of its intent to take 66 acres of land at this site into trust for the tribe pending review and approval of an environmental impact statement. In November 2003, the tribe and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. signed an amended management and development agreement that will govern the construction and operation of their planned resort to be located in Sullivan County. The tribe has reached an agreement on a compact for its casino in Hogansburg, New York and an agreement with the state to settle the tribe’s land claim dispute was approved by a tribal vote on November 27, 2004. However, the agreement is still subject to the approval of the federal and state legislatures. We believe that the settlement of the tribe’s land claim disputes and agreement on a compact for the tribe’s Hogansburg, New York casino may clear the way for the tribe to negotiate a compact with the State for a gaming facility to be constructed in Sullivan County.

Other tribes may also be attempting to develop various forms of gaming operations in the state of New York. In addition, there are several pending federal recognition petitions from other New York groups, but we believe none are being actively considered by the BIA for federal recognition. It is not clear if or when federal recognition for these groups will be achieved.

Currently, there are no non-Indian casinos operating in the State of New York, and the establishment of non-Indian commercial casino operations would require the approval of two successive state legislatures, followed by the voters in a statewide referendum. However, gambling boats began operating “cruises to nowhere” out of the New York City and Long Island areas in January 1998. To date, New York has not prohibited gambling boat operations and only a small number of operators have applied for licenses for offshore gambling cruises. These “cruises to nowhere,” during which casino gaming activities are conducted on board once the boat is in international waters, are permitted under federal law unless prohibited by the state from which they operate. Due to the difference in the gaming experience, we do not believe that the “cruises to nowhere” are significant competition to Mohegan Sun.

Although the Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney, has indicated his willingness to consider proposals for gambling as a method to offset state budget deficits, the Massachusetts State House of Representatives rejected a bill authorizing various forms of commercial gambling during its Spring 2003 session. In November 2003, the Massachusetts State Senate postponed a vote on a plan to license two resort casinos as well as slot machine parlors at each of the State’s four racetracks.

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, is currently the only federally recognized Indian tribe in Massachusetts. The Wampanoag Tribe has announced plans to open a high-stakes bingo facility in southeastern Massachusetts, and although no state compact would be required, significant hurdles, including local government approval, still remain. To date no such facility has been constructed. The Wampanoag Tribe also has proposed developing a casino in southeastern Massachusetts.

A separate band of the Nipmuc Tribe, the Chaubanagungamaug Band, also submitted a petition for federal recognition. In June 2004, the BIA made a final determination denying federal recognition to the tribe. The tribe appealed the final determination to the IBIA in September 2004. In October 2004, the IBIA agreed to accept the Chaubanagungamaug Band’s appeal for federal recognition. If the Chaubanagungamaug Band were to receive federal recognition, it would likely attempt to develop a casino in Massachusetts.

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a federal court order, which required the BIA to make a final determination on the Mashpee Tribe’s petition for federal recognition by December 2002. As a result, we do not believe the BIA is actively considering the Mashpee Tribe’s application for federal recognition and a specific timetable for a determination has not been established. A number of other petitions for federal recognition are pending in Massachusetts, but we believe potential recognition of these pending petitions is several years away, if at all.

In the state of New Jersey, Mohegan Sun primarily competes for overnight customers with casinos located in Atlantic City. The Atlantic City gaming market currently consists of twelve casino properties, with a total of approximately 14,000 hotel rooms and 1.4 million square feet of gaming space, containing approximately 42,000 slot machines and 1,400 table games. These properties include the Borgata, a casino resort complex completed in the summer of 2003 and the first new casino in Atlantic City in 13 years. The property features a 40 story hotel with approximately 2,000 rooms and suites, a 135,000 square foot casino, restaurants, retail shops, a spa and pool, and entertainment venues.

Several proposed developments and expansions of casino, hotel, retail and entertainment space have also commenced or been completed in Atlantic City. Some of these projects are listed below:

In addition, the state legislature has considered adding slot machines or VLTs at the state racetracks. There are no federally recognized Indian tribes in the state and no petitions for recognition are being actively considered by the BIA.

In July 2004, Pennsylvania’s governor signed into law legislation to legalize slot machines in that state for licensees to be chosen by a new state gambling control board. An aggregate of 61,000 slot machines may be permitted for up to 14 locations throughout Pennsylvania. The holders of racing licenses in Pennsylvania may apply for 7 of the licenses available to operate slot machines at the racetracks. The Pocono Downs racetrack located in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, which we have agreed to acquire, is one of the sites eligible for a gaming license under the Pennsylvania legislation.

There are no casinos allowed in Maine other than one cruise boat that operates out of Maine and provides casino gaming off-shore. There are four federally recognized tribes in Maine, one of which, the Penobscot Tribe, operates a high stakes bingo facility in Old Town, in east central Maine. The Penobscot Tribe and the Passamaquoddy Tribe are attempting to gain approval for full-scale casino operations at various locations in Maine; however, to date, these efforts have been unsuccessful. None of the other federally recognized tribes in Maine have negotiated a tribal-state compact or otherwise taken significant steps of developing casino operations.

The Penobscot Tribe and the Passamaquoddy Tribe were successful in getting a referendum on the November 2003 ballot so that the voters would be permitted to vote on whether the state should permit one commercial casino gaming operation to be run by the tribes. This referendum was rejected by the voters. In the same election, Maine voters approved a referendum to permit slot machines at the state’s two racetracks. However, the approval was still subject to the approval of a local referendum permitting the slot machines. This bill was approved in June 2003 in Bangor, one of the host towns; however, the bill was rejected in Scarborough, the remaining host town in November 2003. The referendum provided for up to 1,500 slot machines at the Bangor Historical Raceway. In October 2004, the Maine Harness Racing Commission granted Penn National an unconditional racing license for Bangor Historical Raceway for the 2004 racing season. The annual license represents the completion of the first regulatory approval necessary for Penn National to proceed with its development at the Bangor Historical Raceway where they intend to place approximately 1,500 slot machines into service by mid-2006. Penn National must still, among other things, obtain a gaming license before it can operate slot machines at the racetrack. The towns of Westbrook and Saco in southern Maine rejected referenda in a December 30, 2003 vote that would have allowed Scarborough Downs to build a harness racetrack with slot machines in their cities.

There are no casinos allowed in New Hampshire and no significant initiatives currently underway to legalize commercial casino gaming. The Governor of New Hampshire has recently proposed placing 3,750 VLTs at existing racetracks in the state. Over the past several years, a number of legislative initiatives to expand legalized gambling activities in New Hampshire have been defeated. There are no federally recognized Indian tribes in the state and no petitions for recognition pending.

There are no casinos allowed in Vermont and no significant legislative initiatives currently underway to allow commercial casino gaming. There are no federally recognized tribes in Vermont, but a petition for federal recognition is pending from the St. Francis/Sokoki Band of Abenakis in Swanton. We believe any approval of this petition is still several years away.

The Tribe became a federally recognized Indian tribe in 1994. The Tribe currently has approximately 1,625 members and approximately 970 adult voting members. Although it only recently received federal recognition, the Tribe has lived in a cohesive community for hundreds of years in what is today southeastern Connecticut. The Tribe historically has cooperated with the United States and is proud of the fact that members of the Tribe have fought on the side of the United States in every war from the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Tribe believes that this philosophy of cooperation exemplifies its approach to developing Mohegan Sun and pursuing diversification of its business interests.

Although the Tribe is a sovereign entity, it has sought to work with, and to gain the support of, local communities in establishing Mohegan Sun. For example, the Tribe gave up its claim to extensive tracts of land that had been guaranteed by various treaties in consideration for certain arrangements in the Mohegan Compact. As a result, local residents and businesses whose property values had been clouded by this dispute were able to gain clear title to their property. In addition, the Tribe has been sensitive to the concerns of the local community in developing Mohegan Sun. This philosophy of cooperation has enabled the Tribe to build a solid alliance among local, state and federal officials to achieve its goal of building Mohegan Sun.

The Tribe’s Constitution provides for the governance of the Tribe by a Tribal Council consisting of nine members, and a Council of Elders consisting of seven members. The registered voters of the Tribe elect all members of the Tribal Council and the Council of Elders. As the result of an amendment to the Tribe’s Constitution in September 2003, the members of both the Council of Elders and the Tribal Council will be elected on a staggered term basis. Effective with the election for the Council of Elders held in October 2004, three elected members of the Council of Elders serve two-year terms which expire in October 2006 and four elected members of the Council of Elders serve four-year terms which expire in October 2008. Similarly, effective with the next Tribal Council election in 2005, four elected Tribal Council members shall serve two-year terms and five elected Tribal Council members shall serve four-year terms. Thereafter, elected members of both the Council of Elders and the Tribal Council shall serve four-year terms. Members of the Tribal Council must be at least 21 when elected, and members of the Council of Elders must be at least 55 when elected. The members of the Tribal Council are the same individuals who serve on our Management Board.

The Tribe’s Constitution vests all legislative and executive powers of the Tribe in the Tribal Council, with the exception of the power to enroll Tribal members, which is vested in the Council of Elders. The powers of the Tribal Council include the power to establish an executive branch departmental structure with agencies and subdivisions and to delegate appropriate powers to such agencies and sub-divisions.

The Tribe may amend the provisions of its Constitution that established us and the Gaming Disputes Court, which is described below. Such an amendment requires the approval of two-thirds of the members of the Tribal Council and must be ratified by a vote of a two-thirds majority of all votes cast, with at least 40% of the registered voters of the Tribe voting. In addition, the Tribe’s Constitution currently prohibits the Tribe from enacting any law that would impair the obligations of contracts entered into in furtherance of the development, construction, operation and promotion of gaming on Tribal lands. An amendment to this provision requires the affirmative vote of 75% of all registered voters of the Tribe. Prior to the enactment of any such amendment by the Tribal Council, any non-Tribal party will have the opportunity to seek a ruling from the Appellate Branch of the Gaming Disputes Court that the proposed amendment would constitute an impermissible impairment of contract.

The Council of Elders acts in the capacity of an appellate court of final review and may hear appeals of any case or controversy arising under the Tribe’s Constitution, except those matters related to Mohegan Sun, which are required to be submitted to the Gaming Disputes Court.

The Tribal Council has established the Gaming Disputes Court by Tribal ordinance and vested it with exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes related to gaming at Mohegan Sun. The Gaming Disputes Court is composed of a Trial Division and an Appellate Branch. A single judge presides over cases at the trial level. Trial Division decisions can be appealed to the Appellate Branch where cases are presided over by three judges, one of whom will be the Chief Judge, and none of whom will have presided at the Trial Division over the specific case being heard. Decisions of the Appellate Branch are final, and no further appeal is available.

The Gaming Disputes Court has jurisdiction over all disputes or controversies related to gaming between any person or entity and us, the Tribe or TCA, who managed Mohegan Sun from its inception until December 31, 1999. The Gaming Disputes Court also has jurisdiction over all disputes arising out of our regulatory powers, including licensing actions. The Tribe has adopted the substantive law of the State of Connecticut as the applicable law of the Gaming Disputes Court to the extent that such law is not in conflict with Mohegan Tribal Law. Also, the Tribe has adopted all of Connecticut’s rules of civil and appellate procedure and professional and judicial conduct to govern the Gaming Disputes Court.

Judges of the Gaming Disputes Court are chosen by the Tribal Council from a publicly available list of eligible retired federal judges and Connecticut Attorney Trial Referees, who are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, each of whom must remain licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

Judges are selected sequentially as cases are filed with the clerk of the Gaming Disputes Court. The Chief Judge of the Gaming Disputes Court, who serves as the Gaming Disputes Court’s administrative superintendent, is chosen by the Tribal Council from the list of eligible judges and serves a five-year term. The remaining judges may serve an unlimited term on the bench. Judges of the Gaming Disputes Court are subject to discipline and removal for cause pursuant to the rules of the Gaming Disputes Court. The Chief Judge is vested with the sole authority to revise the rules of the Gaming Disputes Court. Judges are compensated by the Tribe at an agreed rate of pay commensurate with their duties and responsibilities. Such rate cannot be diminished during a judge’s tenure.

Below is a description of certain information regarding judges currently serving on the Gaming Disputes Court:

Paul M. Guernsey, Chief Judge. Age: 54. Judge Guernsey has served on the Gaming Disputes Court since 1996. He was appointed Acting Chief Judge in November 1999 and appointed as Chief Judge in January 2000. Judge Guernsey has also served as Fact Finder for the New London Judicial District from 1990 to 1992 and as State of Connecticut Attorney Trial Referee, Judicial District of New London, since 1992.

F. Owen Eagan, Judge. Age: 73. Judge Eagan was appointed to the Gaming Disputes Court in 1996. He served as U.S. Magistrate Judge from 1975 to 1996 and was formerly Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut and U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. He is currently an adjunct law faculty member at Western New England School, a position he has held since 1978.

Frank A. Manfredi, Judge. Age: 52. Judge Manfredi was appointed to the Gaming Disputes Court in 2001. He has been a partner at Cotter, Greenfield, Manfredi & Lanes, P.C. since 1983. Judge Manfredi has also served as State of Connecticut Attorney Trial Referee since 1993, State of Connecticut Attorney Fact Finder since 1992 and Town Attorney for the Town of Preston since 1988.

Thomas B. Wilson, Judge. Age: 64. Judge Wilson was appointed to the Gaming Disputes Court in 1996. Judge Wilson served as a partner and director at Suisman, Shapiro, Wool, Brennan & Gray, P.C. from 1967-2003. Judge Wilson has also served as State Attorney Trial Referee since 1988 and as Town Attorney for the Town of Ledyard from 1971 to 1979, 1983 to 1991 and 1995 to the present.

Effective September 1, 2004, the Tribal Council established a Workers Compensation Department by Tribal ordinance that oversees a self-administered workers compensation program for employees of the Tribe and the

Authority. Prior to the formation of this department, we participated in the State of Connecticut workers compensation program. Duties of the Workers Compensation Department, including judgment on claims, are performed by two commissioners employed by the Tribe.

Below is a description of certain information regarding the commissioners serving in the Workers Compensation Department:

Giancarlo Rossi, Chief Commissioner. Mr. Rossi was appointed Chief Commissioner of the Tribe’s Workers Compensation Department in September 2004. Mr. Rossi is a general attorney with 23 years of workers compensation experience practicing in Connecticut.

Louis M. Pacelli, Commissioner. Mr. Pacelli was appointed Commissioner of the Tribe’s Workers Compensation Department in September 2004. Mr. Pacelli is a partner in the law firm of Grillo and Pacelli, LLC in East Haven, Connecticut and has practiced general law, including workers compensation matters, for 22 years in Connecticut.

We were established by the Tribe in July 1995 with the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities on tribal lands for the Tribe and the non-exclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. We are governed by a nine-member Management Board, consisting of the nine members of the Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe). Any change in the composition of the Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in our Management Board. See “—Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut” and “Part III. Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.”

We have three major functions. The first function is to direct the operation, management and promotion of gaming enterprises on tribal lands and all related activities. The second major function is to regulate gaming activities on tribal lands. Our Management Board has appointed an independent Director of Regulation to be responsible for the regulation of gaming activities at Mohegan Sun. The Director of Regulation serves at the will of the Management Board and ensures the integrity of the gaming operation through the promulgation and enforcement of appropriate regulations. The Director of Regulation and his staff also are responsible for performing background investigations and licensing of non-gaming employees as well as vendors seeking to provide non-gaming products or services within the casino. Pursuant to the Mohegan Compact, the State of Connecticut is responsible for performing background investigations and licensing of gaming employees as well as vendors seeking to provide gaming products or services within the casino. The third major function is to identify and evaluate various diversification opportunities in conjunction with the Tribe. These opportunities primarily include the management and ownership of, or investments in, other gaming enterprises through direct investment, acquisition, joint venture arrangements and loan transactions.

We are subject to certain federal, state and tribal laws applicable to both commercial relationships with Indians generally and to Indian gaming and the management and financing of Indian casinos specifically. In addition, we are subject to federal and state laws applicable to the gaming industry generally and to the distribution of gaming equipment. The following description of the regulatory environment in which gaming takes place and in which we operate is only a summary and not a complete recitation of all applicable law. Moreover, since this particular regulatory environment is more susceptible to changes in public policy considerations than others, it is impossible to predict how particular provisions will be interpreted from time to time or whether they will remain intact. Changes in such laws could have a material adverse impact on our operations. See “—Risk Factors.”

Federally recognized Indian tribes are independent governments, subordinate to the United States, with sovereign powers, except as those powers may have been limited by treaty or by the United States Congress. The power of Indian tribes to enact their own laws to regulate gaming derives from the exercise of this tribal sovereignty. Indian tribes maintain their own governmental systems and often their own judicial systems. Indian tribes have the right to tax persons and enterprises conducting business on tribal lands, and also have the right to require licenses and to impose other forms of regulations and regulatory fees on persons and businesses operating on their lands.

Absent the consent of the Tribe or action of the United States Congress, the laws of the State of Connecticut do not apply to us or the Tribe. Under the federal law that recognizes the Tribe, the Tribe consented to, among other things, the extension of Connecticut criminal law and Connecticut state traffic controls over Mohegan Sun.

Indian tribes enjoy sovereign immunity from unconsented suit similar to that of the states and the United States. In order to sue an Indian tribe (or an agency or instrumentality of an Indian tribe, such as us), the tribe must have effectively waived its sovereign immunity with respect to the matter in dispute. Further, in most commercial disputes with Indian tribes, the jurisdiction of the federal courts, which are courts of limited jurisdiction, may be difficult or impossible to obtain. A commercial dispute is unlikely to present a federal question, and some courts have ruled that an Indian tribe as a party is not a citizen of any state for purposes of establishing diversity jurisdiction in the federal courts. State courts also may lack jurisdiction over suits brought by non-Indians against Indian tribes in Connecticut. The remedies available against an Indian tribe also depend, at least in part, upon the rules of comity requiring initial exhaustion of remedies in tribal tribunals and, as to some judicial remedies, the tribe’s consent to jurisdictional provisions contained in the disputed agreements. The United States Supreme Court has held that, where a tribal court exists, jurisdiction in that forum first must be exhausted before any dispute can be heard properly by federal courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction. Where a dispute as to the jurisdiction of the tribal forum exists, the tribal court first must rule as to the limits of its own jurisdiction.

In connection with most of our contractual arrangements, including our outstanding indebtedness, we, the Tribe and MBC agreed to waive our and their respective sovereign immunity from unconsented suit to permit any court of competent jurisdiction to (1) enforce and interpret the terms of our applicable outstanding indebtedness, and award and enforce the award of damages owing as a consequence of a breach thereof, whether such award is the product of litigation, administrative proceedings, or arbitration; (2) determine whether any consent or approval of the Tribe or us has been granted improperly or withheld unreasonably; (3) enforce any judgment prohibiting the Tribe or us from taking any action, or mandating or obligating the Tribe or us to take any action, including a judgment compelling the Tribe or us to submit to binding arbitration and (4) adjudicate any claim under the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, 25 U.S.C. 1302 (or any successor statute).

The operation of casinos and of all gaming on Indian land is subject to IGRA, which is administered by the NIGC, an independent agency within the United States Department of the Interior, which exercises primary federal regulatory responsibility over Indian gaming. The NIGC has exclusive authority to issue regulations governing tribal gaming activities, approve tribal ordinances for regulating Class II and Class III Gaming (as described below), approve management agreements for gaming facilities, conduct investigations and generally monitor tribal gaming. Certain responsibilities under IGRA (such as the approval of per capita distribution plans to tribal members and the approval of transfer of lands into trust status for gaming) are retained by the BIA. The BIA also has responsibility to review and approve land leases and other agreements relating to Indian lands. Criminal enforcement is the exclusive responsibility of the United States Department of Justice, except to the

extent such enforcement responsibility is shared with the State of Connecticut under the Mohegan Compact and under the federal law that recognizes the Tribe.

The NIGC is empowered to inspect and audit all Indian gaming facilities, to conduct background checks on all persons associated with Class II Gaming, to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, take depositions, adopt regulations and assess fees and impose civil penalties for violations of IGRA. IGRA also prohibits illegal gaming on Indian land and theft from Indian gaming facilities. The NIGC has adopted rules implementing specific provisions of IGRA, which govern, among other things, the submission and approval of tribal gaming ordinances or resolutions and require an Indian tribe to have the sole proprietary interest in and responsibility for the conduct of any gaming. Tribes are required to issue gaming licenses only under articulated standards, to conduct or commission financial audits of their gaming enterprises, to perform or commission background investigations for primary management officials and key employees and to maintain their facilities in a manner that adequately protects the environment and the public health and safety. These rules also set out review and reporting procedures for tribal licensing of gaming operation employees.

Additionally, the NIGC established the Minimum Internal Control Standards, or MICS, that require each tribe or its designated tribal government body or agency to establish and implement tribal MICS by February 4, 2000. We established and implemented tribal MICS on February 4, 2000. As of September 30, 2004, we believe we were in material compliance with the MICS.

Under IGRA, except to the extent otherwise provided in a tribal-state compact, Indian tribal governments have primary regulatory authority over Class III Gaming on land within a tribe’s jurisdiction. Therefore, our gaming operations, and persons engaged in gaming activities, are guided by and subject to the provisions of the Tribe’s ordinances and regulations regarding gaming.

IGRA requires that the NIGC review tribal gaming ordinances and authorizes the NIGC to approve such ordinances only if they meet specific requirements relating to (1) the ownership, security, personnel background, record keeping and auditing of a tribe’s gaming enterprises; (2) the use of the revenues from such gaming; and (3) the protection of the environment and the public health and safety. The Tribe adopted its gaming ordinance in July 1994, and the NIGC approved the gaming ordinance in November 1994.

IGRA classifies games that may be conducted on Indian lands into three categories. “Class I Gaming” includes social games solely for prizes of minimal value or traditional forms of Indian gaming engaged in by individuals as part of, or in connection with, tribal ceremonies or celebrations. “Class II Gaming” includes bingo, pull-tabs, lotto, punch boards, tip jars, certain non-banked card games (if such games are played legally elsewhere in the state), instant bingo and other games similar to bingo, if those games are played at the same location where bingo is played. “Class III Gaming” includes all other forms of gaming, such as slot machines, video casino games (e.g., video blackjack and video poker), so-called “table games” (e.g., blackjack, craps and roulette) and other commercial gaming (e.g., sports betting and pari-mutuel wagering).

Class I Gaming on Indian lands is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes and is not subject to IGRA. Class II Gaming is permitted on Indian lands if (1) the state in which the Indian lands lie permits such gaming for any purpose by any person, organization or entity; (2) the gaming is not otherwise specifically prohibited on Indian lands by federal law; (3) the gaming is conducted in accordance with a tribal ordinance or resolution which has been approved by the NIGC; (4) an Indian tribe has sole proprietary interest and responsibility for the conduct of gaming; (5) the primary management officials and key employees are tribally licensed; and (6) several other requirements are met. Class III Gaming is permitted on Indian lands if the conditions applicable to Class II Gaming are met and, in addition, the gaming is conducted in conformance with the terms of a tribal-state compact (a written agreement between the tribal government and the government of the state within whose boundaries the tribe’s lands lie).

With the growth of the Internet and other modern advances, computers and other technology aids are increasingly used to conduct specific kinds of gaming. The United States Congress has considered legislation that limits and/or prohibits gaming conducted over the Internet. The use of technology to conduct gaming operations and a state’s ability to regulate such activity have been the subject of several court cases in the past few years with no clear resolution of the issue.

IGRA requires states to negotiate in good faith with Indian tribes that seek to enter into tribal-state compacts for the conduct of Class III Gaming. Such tribal-state compacts may include provisions for the allocation of criminal and civil jurisdiction between the state and the Indian tribe necessary for the enforcement of such laws and regulations, taxation by the Indian tribe of gaming activities in amounts comparable to those amounts assessed by the state for comparable activities, remedies for breach of compacts, standards for the operation of gaming and maintenance of the gaming facility, including licensing and any other subjects that are directly related to the operation of gaming activities. While the terms of tribal-state compacts vary from state to state, compacts within one state tend to be substantially similar. Tribal-state compacts usually specify the types of permitted games, establish technical standards for gaming, set maximum and minimum machine payout percentages, entitle the state to inspect casinos, require background investigations and licensing of casino employees and may require the tribe to pay a portion of the state’s expenses for establishing and maintaining regulatory agencies. Some tribal-state compacts are for set terms, while others are for indefinite duration.

IGRA provides that if an Indian tribe and state fail to successfully negotiate a tribal-state compact, the United States Department of the Interior may approve gaming procedures pursuant to which Class III gaming may be conducted on Indian lands. The Mohegan Compact, approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior in 1994, does not have a specific term and will remain in effect until terminated by written agreement of both parties, or the provisions are modified as a result of a change in applicable law. Our gaming operations are subject to the requirements and restrictions contained in the Mohegan Compact which authorizes the Tribe to conduct most forms of Class III Gaming.

Tribal-state compacts have been the subject of litigation in a number of states, including, but not limited to, Alabama, California, Florida, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Tribes frequently seek to enforce the constitutionality of the provision of IGRA which entitles tribes to bring suit in federal court against a state that fails to negotiate a tribal-state compact in good faith. The United States Supreme Court resolved this issue by holding that the Indian Commerce Clause does not grant Congress authority to abrogate sovereign immunity granted to the states under the Eleventh Amendment. Accordingly, IGRA does not grant jurisdiction over a state that did not consent to be sued.

There has been litigation in a number of states challenging the authority of state governors, under state law, to enter into tribal-state compacts without legislative approval. Federal courts have upheld such authority in Louisiana and Mississippi. The highest state courts of Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, New York and Rhode Island have held that the governors of those states did not have authority to enter into such compacts without the consent or authorization of the legislatures of those states. In the New Mexico and Kansas cases, the courts held that the authority to enter into such compacts is a legislative function under their respective state constitutions. The court in the New Mexico case also held that state law does not permit casino-style gaming.

In Connecticut, there has been no litigation challenging the governor’s authority to enter into tribal-state compacts. If such a suit were filed, however, the Tribe does not believe that the precedent in the New Mexico or Kansas cases would apply. The Connecticut Attorney General has issued a formal opinion, which states that “existing [state] statutes provide the Governor with the authority to negotiate and execute the … [Mohegan] Compact.” Thus, the Attorney General declined to follow the Kansas case. In addition, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has held, in a case brought by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, that Connecticut law authorizes casino gaming. After execution of the Mohegan Compact, the Connecticut Legislature passed a law requiring that future gaming compacts be approved by the legislature, but that law does not apply to previously executed compacts such as the Mohegan Compact.

Several bills have been introduced in the United States Congress, which would amend IGRA. While there have been a number of technical amendments to the law, to date there have been no material changes to IGRA. Any amendment of IGRA could change the regulatory environment and requirements within which the Tribe could conduct gaming.

The following is a summary of the material terms of several of our and the Tribe’s material agreements. This summary does not restate these agreements in their entirety. We urge you to read these agreements because they, and not these summaries, define our rights and obligations and the rights and obligations of the Tribe. Copies of these agreements are included as exhibits to this Form 10-K.

In April 1994, the Tribe and the State of Connecticut entered into a gaming compact to authorize and regulate the Tribe’s conduct of gaming on the Tribe’s land. The Mohegan Compact has a perpetual term and is substantively similar to the procedures that govern gaming operations of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in Connecticut and provide, among other things, as follows:

(1) The Tribe is authorized to conduct on its reservation those Class III gaming activities specifically enumerated in the Mohegan Compact or amendments thereto. The forms of Class III gaming authorized under the Mohegan Compact include (a) specific types of games of chance, (b) video facsimiles of such authorized games of chance (i.e., slot machines), (c) off-track pari-mutuel betting on animal races, (d) pari-mutuel betting, through simulcasting, on animal races and (e) certain other types of pari-mutuel betting on games and races conducted at the gaming facility (some types of which currently are, together with off-track pari-mutuel telephone betting on animal races, under a moratorium).

(2) The Tribe must establish standards of operations and management of all gaming operations in order to protect the public interest, ensure the fair and honest operation of gaming activities and maintain the integrity of all Class III gaming activities conducted on the Tribe’s lands. The first of such standards was set forth in the Mohegan Compact and approved by the State of Connecticut gaming agency. State of Connecticut gaming agency approval is required for any revision to such standards. The Tribe must supervise the implementation of these standards by regulation through a Tribal gaming agency.

(3) Criminal law enforcement matters relating to Class III gaming activities are under the concurrent jurisdiction of the State of Connecticut and the Tribe.

(4) All gaming employees must obtain and maintain a gaming employee license issued by the State of Connecticut gaming agency.

(5) Any enterprise providing gaming services or gaming equipment to the Tribe is required to hold a valid, current gaming services registration issued by the State of Connecticut gaming agency.

(6) The State of Connecticut annually assesses the Tribe for the costs attributable to its regulation of the Tribe’s gaming operations and for the provision of law enforcement at the Tribe’s gaming facility.

(7) Net revenues from the Tribe’s gaming operations may be applied only for purposes related to Tribal government operations and general welfare, Tribal economic development, charitable contributions and payments to local governmental agencies.

(8) Tribal ordinances and regulations governing health and safety standards at the gaming facilities may be no less rigorous than the applicable laws and regulations of the State of Connecticut.

(9) Service of alcoholic beverages within any gaming facility is subject to regulation by the State of Connecticut.

(10) The Tribe waives any defense which it may have by virtue of sovereign immunity with respect to any action brought in United States District Court to enforce the Mohegan Compact.

In May 1994, the Tribe and the State of Connecticut entered into a MOU which sets forth certain matters regarding the 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. This payment is known as the slot win contribution. For each 12-month period commencing July 1, 1995, the slot win contribution shall be the lesser of (a) 30% of gross revenues from slot machines, or (b) the greater of (i) 25% of gross revenues from slot machines or (ii) $80.0 million. The 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 games within the State of Connecticut except those operations consented to by the Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe.

On June 16, 1994, the Tribe and the Town of Montville entered into an agreement whereby the Tribe agreed to pay to the town a recurring annual payment of $500,000 to minimize the impact on the town resulting from the decreased tax revenues on reservation land held in trust. The Tribe assigned its rights and obligations in the agreement with the Town of Montville to us.

Mohegan Sun is located upon land that is held in trust for the Tribe by the United States. We entered into a land lease with the Tribe under which the Tribe leases to us the property and all buildings, improvements and related facilities constructed or installed on the property. The lease was approved by the Secretary of the Interior on, and became effective as of, September 29, 1995. Summarized below are several key provisions of this lease. See also “-Properties.”

The term of the lease is 25 years with an option, exercisable by us, to extend the term for one additional 25-year period. Upon the termination of the lease, we will be required to surrender to the Tribe possession of the property and improvements, excluding any equipment, furniture, trade fixtures or other personal property.

We are required to pay to the Tribe a nominal annual rental fee. For any period when the Tribe or another agency or instrumentality of the Tribe is not the tenant under the lease, the rent will be eight percent of the tenant’s gross revenues from the premises. We are responsible for the payment of all costs of owning, operating, constructing, maintaining, repairing, replacing and insuring the leased property.

We may use the leased property and improvements solely for the construction and operation of Mohegan Sun, unless prior approval is obtained from the Tribe for any proposed alternative use. Similarly, no construction or alteration of any building or improvement located on the leased property by us may be made unless complete and final plans and specifications have been approved by the Tribe. Following foreclosure of any mortgage on our interest under the lease or any transfer of such interest to the holder of such mortgage in lieu of foreclosure, the leased property and improvements may be used for any lawful purpose, subject only to applicable codes and governmental regulations; provided, however, that a non-Indian holder of the leased property may not conduct gaming operations on the property.

We may not mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber our leasehold estate in the leased property except to a holder of a permitted mortgage. Under the lease, a “permitted mortgage” includes the leasehold mortgage securing our obligations under the new credit facility granted by us that provides, among other things, that (1) the Tribe will have the right to notice of, and to cure, any default by us, (2) the Tribe will have the right to prior notice of an intention by the holder to foreclose on the permitted mortgage and the right to purchase the mortgage in lieu of any foreclosure and (3) the permitted mortgage is subject and subordinated to any and all access and utility easements granted by the Tribe under the lease. As provided in the lease, each holder of a permitted

mortgage has the right to notice of any default by us under the lease and the opportunity to cure such default within any applicable cure period.

We will be in default under the lease if, subject to the notice provisions, we fail to make lease payments or to comply with our covenants under the lease or if we pledge, encumber or convey our interest in the lease in violation of the terms of the lease. Following a default, the Tribe may, with approval from the United States Secretary of the Interior, terminate the lease unless a permitted mortgage remains outstanding with respect to the leased property. In that case, the Tribe may not (1) terminate the lease or our right to possession of the leased property, (2) exercise any right of re-entry, (3) take possession of and/or relet the leased property or any portion thereof or (4) enforce any other right or remedy which may materially and adversely affect the rights of the holder of the permitted mortgage, unless the default triggering such rights was a monetary default which such holder failed to cure after notice.

On August 1, 2001, we entered into a priority distribution agreement with the Tribe, which obligates us to make monthly payments to the Tribe to the extent of our net cash flows, as defined in the priority distribution agreement. The priority distribution agreement, which has a perpetual term, also clarifies and records the terms pursuant to which we made such payments to the Tribe prior to the effective date of the priority distribution agreement. The priority distribution agreement obligates us to make monthly priority distribution payments to the Tribe in a maximum aggregate amount of $14.0 million per calendar year, 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 our obligation to make payments for governmental services provided by the Tribe or any payments under any other agreements with the Tribe to the extent that such agreements are permitted under the new credit facility. See “Certain Indebtedness—Bank Credit Facility.” The monthly payments under the priority distribution agreement are our limited obligations payable only to the extent of our net cash flows and are not secured by a lien or encumbrance on any of our assets or property.

In February 1998, we entered into the relinquishment agreement with TCA, under which we and TCA agreed to terminate the management agreement with TCA. This termination occurred on December 31, 1999. On January 1, 2000, we assumed the day-to-day management of Mohegan Sun. To compensate TCA for terminating its management rights, we agreed to pay to TCA five percent of revenues, as defined in the relinquishment agreement, generated by Mohegan Sun during the 15-year period commencing on January 1, 2000 and ending on December 31, 2014.

The payments under the relinquishment agreement are divided into senior relinquishment payments and junior relinquishment payments, each of which are 2.5% of revenues (as defined in the relinquishment agreement). Senior relinquishment payments are payable quarterly in arrears and commenced on April 25, 2000 and the junior relinquishment payments are payable semi-annually in arrears and commenced on July 25, 2000. Under the relinquishment agreement, revenues are defined as gross gaming revenues (other than Class II gaming revenue) and all other facility revenues (including hotel revenues, room service, food and beverage sales, parking revenues, ticket revenues and other fees or receipts from the Mohegan Sun Arena and convention center and all rental or other receipts from the lessees, licensees and concessionaires, but not the gross receipts of such lessees, licensees and concessionaires) and proceeds of business interruption insurance.

The relinquishment agreement provides that each of the senior and junior relinquishment payments are subordinated in right to payment of senior secured obligations, which includes the credit facility and capital lease

obligations, and that the junior relinquishment payments are further subordinated to payment of all other senior obligations, including our senior notes. The relinquishment agreement also provides that all relinquishment payments are subordinated in right of payment to the minimum priority distribution payment, as defined in the relinquishment agreement, from us to the Tribe to the extent then due.

In connection with the relinquishment agreement, TCA granted to us an exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, world-wide and royalty-free license with respect to trademarks and other similar rights including the “Mohegan Sun” name, used at or developed for Mohegan Sun. We agreed, however, that we will only use the word “Sun” in conjunction with Mohegan Sun and Project Sunburst facilities and together with “Mohegan” or “Mohegan Tribe.” In January 2003, we received a waiver from TCA to also use the word “Sun” in connection with our WNBA franchise Connecticut Sun. We have capitalized $130.0 million of the relinquishment liability in connection with the trademark value of the Mohegan Sun brand name.

On October 14, 2004, we entered into a purchase agreement with subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, under which we will acquire Pocono Downs, a standardbred harness racing facility located on approximately 400 acres of land in Plains Township, Pennsylvania and five Pennsylvania off-track wagering facilities located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Erie, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley (Allentown). As part of the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to a $280 million purchase price before adjustments and other costs and the transaction is scheduled to close in January 2005, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The Purchase Agreement also provides us with both pre- and post-closing termination rights in the event of certain materially adverse legislative or regulatory events.

On September 21, 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 will carry out all activities that are necessary to develop the Cowlitz Project, including advising the Cowlitz Indian Tribe with its plan to place land into trust by the United States Department of the Interior, assisting the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in the negotiation of a compact with the State of Washington, assisting in the arrangement of financing for the Cowlitz Project and administering and overseeing the planning, design, development, and construction of the Cowlitz Project. The development agreement provides for development fees of 3% of total Project Costs, as defined in the development agreement, which are payable to Mohegan Ventures-NW pursuant to the Operating Agreement. The management agreement is for a period of seven years, 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 income from operations earned 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 accepting of land into trust on behalf of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. The management agreement is subject to approval by the NIGC.

period of seven years in consideration of a management fee of 13.4% of Net Revenues as defined in the management agreement, which approximates income from operations earned from the Menominee Project. The management agreement is subject to approval by the NIGC.

The Tribe previously entered into an agreement with the developer for the Menominee Project under which the Tribe will lend the developer funds necessary to develop the Menominee Project, including administering and overseeing the planning, design, development, and construction of the Menominee Project. The Tribe has lent approximately $3.1 million to the developer for use in these efforts. 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 land into trust on behalf of the Menominee Tribe and the approval of the Governor of Wisconsin. A non-binding Kenosha County referendum held on November 2, 2004 authorized the County Board to support the Menominee Project.

Upon formation of Salishan-Mohegan, Salishan Company contributed a land purchase option related to property to be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe for purposes of the Cowlitz Project, upon (1) receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino and (2) the underlying property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior. The land purchase option commits Salishan-Mohegan, an unrestricted subsidiary of the Authority, to purchase land at specified closing dates no later than April 2005 and April 2006 for $7.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively, which are net of deposits paid prior to formation by Salishan Company. Under the option agreement, Salishan-Mohegan is also required to make interest payments on the aggregate agreed-upon net purchase price of $11.7 million at an annual rate of 6.5%, with applicable portions payable on the respective closing dates.

The following is a summary of the material terms of our material debt obligations. This summary does not restate in entirety the terms of the agreements under which we incurred the indebtedness. We urge you to read these agreements because they, and not these summaries, define our rights and obligations, and, in some cases, those of the Tribe. These agreements are included as exhibits to this Form 10-K.

We have a recently amended loan agreement for up to $600.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as administrative agent, or the bank credit facility. The bank credit facility is comprised of a revolving loan of up to $450.0 million and a $150.0 million term loan, both maturing on March 31, 2008. The maximum aggregate principal amount of $600.0 million available for borrowing includes amounts available under our existing letters of credit. As of September 30, 2004, the amount available under letters of credit totaled $250,000, of which no amount was drawn. Pursuant to the terms of the bank credit facility, the term loan shall reduce by one-eleventh of the initial principal balance, or approximately $13.6 million, beginning on September 30, 2005 and continuing each quarter thereafter. The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full on March 31, 2008. Also, pursuant to the terms of the bank credit facility, the term loan shall reduce automatically and permanently on the date and by the amount of any voluntary prepayment of the term loan. We had $179.7 million outstanding under the bank credit facility as of September 30, 2004.

The bank credit facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of our assets and a leasehold mortgage on the land and improvements which comprise Mohegan Sun. We will also be required to pledge additional assets, such as the assets of Pocono Downs, or other restricted subsidiaries, as collateral after we acquire them. In addition, our obligations under the bank credit facility are guaranteed by MBC. The bank credit facility subjects us to a number of restrictive covenants, including financial covenants. These financial covenants relate to, among other things, our permitted total debt and senior debt leverage ratios, our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio

and our maximum capital expenditures. The bank credit facility includes non-financial covenants by us and the Tribe of the type customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions including requirements that:

As of September 30, 2004, we and the Tribe were in compliance with all of our and their respective covenant requirements in the bank credit facility.

At our option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, plus in either case, the applicable spread at the time each loan is made. We also pay commitment fees for the unused portion of the $450.0 million revolving loan on a quarterly basis equal to the applicable spread for commitment fees times the average daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. Applicable spreads are based on our total leverage ratio, as defined in the bank credit facility. The applicable spread for base rate advances will be between 0.50% and 1.25%, and the applicable spread for LIBOR rate advances will be between 1.75% and 2.50%. The applicable spread for commitment fees will be between 0.375% and 0.50%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on LIBOR loans is payable at the end of each applicable interest period or quarterly in arrears, if earlier. Interest on base rate advances will be payable quarterly in arrears. As of September 30, 2004, we had $100.7 million in base rate loans and $79.0 million in LIBOR rate loans outstanding. The LIBOR rate loans outstanding as of September 30, 2004 were based on a one-month LIBOR rate of 1.68% plus an applicable spread of 2.0%. The base rate loans outstanding at September 30, 2004 were based on the bank’s prime rate of 4.75% plus an applicable spread of 0.75%. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.5% as of September 30, 2004.

On March 3, 1999, we issued $200.0 million senior notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8¹/8% per annum, or the senior notes. Interest on the senior notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The senior notes mature on January 1, 2006. The senior notes are our uncollateralized general obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all our current and future uncollateralized senior indebtedness. Borrowings under the bank credit facility and other capital lease obligations are collateralized by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets. As a result, upon any distribution to creditors in a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding relating to us or the Tribe, the holders of collateralized debt may be paid in full in cash before any payment may be made with respect to the senior notes. The senior notes rank equally in right of payment with 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing, and rank senior to the remaining 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing, the remaining 2001 senior subordinated notes, the 2002 senior subordinated notes, the 2003 senior subordinated notes and the 2004 senior subordinated notes. MBC is a guarantor of the senior notes.

On July 15, 2004, we commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of our outstanding senior notes, at a subsequently determined price of 107.068% of the original principal amount tendered. The tender offer expired on August 11, 2004. As part of the tender offer, we solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the senior notes which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate amount paid for the senior notes at the initial closing on August 3, 2004 was $200.5 million, which represented an original principal amount of senior notes tendered of approximately $186.0 million, a tender and consent solicitation premium of $13.2 million and accrued interest of $1.3 million. No additional senior notes were tendered after the initial closing. An aggregate principal amount of $14.0 million of the senior notes remain outstanding as of September 30, 2004.

On July 26, 2001, we issued $150.0 million senior subordinated notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8³/8% per annum, or the 2001 senior subordinated notes. Interest on the 2001 senior subordinated notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The 2001 senior subordinated notes mature on July 1, 2011. The first call date for the 2001 senior subordinated notes is July 1, 2006. The 2001 senior subordinated notes are our uncollateralized general obligations and are subordinated to the bank credit facility, the senior notes and in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding 50% of our 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 and the remaining 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. MBC is a guarantor of the 2001 senior subordinated notes.

On July 15, 2004, we commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of our outstanding 2001 senior subordinated notes at a subsequently determined price of 113.355% of the original principal amount tendered. The tender offer expired on August 11, 2004. As part of the tender offer, we solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the 2001 senior subordinate notes which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate amount paid for the 2001 senior subordinated notes at the initial closing on August 3, 2004 was $152.5 million, which represented an original principal amount of 2001 senior subordinated notes tendered of approximately $133.7 million, a tender and consent solicitation premium of $17.8 million and accrued interest of $995,000. No additional 2001 senior subordinated notes were tendered after the initial closing. An aggregate principal amount of $16.3 million of the 2001 senior subordinated notes remain outstanding as of September 30, 2004.

On February 20, 2002, we issued $250.0 million senior subordinated notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8% per annum, or the 2002 senior subordinated notes. Interest on the 2002 senior subordinated notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1. The 2002 senior subordinated notes mature on April 1, 2012. The first call date for the 2002 senior subordinated notes is April 1, 2007. The 2002 senior subordinated notes are our uncollateralized general obligations and are subordinated to the bank credit facility, the senior notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. The 2002 senior subordinated notes rank equally with the remaining 2001 senior subordinated notes, the 2003 senior subordinated notes, the 2004 senior subordinated notes and the remaining 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. MBC is a guarantor of the 2002 senior subordinated notes.

On July 9, 2003, we issued $330.0 million senior subordinated notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 6³/8% per annum, or the 2003 senior subordinated notes. 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 our uncollateralized general obligations and are subordinated to the bank credit facility, the senior notes and, in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. The 2003 senior subordinated notes rank equally with the remaining 2001 senior subordinated notes, the 2002 senior subordinated notes, the 2004 senior subordinated notes and the remaining 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. MBC is a guarantor of the 2003 senior subordinated notes.

On August 3, 2004, we issued $225.0 million senior subordinated notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 7¹/8% per annum, or the 2004 senior subordinated notes. 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, with the first interest payment scheduled for February 15, 2005. The 2004 senior subordinated notes are our uncollateralized general obligations and are subordinated to the bank credit facility, the senior notes, and in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. The 2004 senior subordinated notes rank equally with the remaining 2001 senior subordinated notes, the 2002 senior subordinated notes, the 2003 senior subordinated notes and the remaining 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. MBC is a guarantor of the 2004 senior subordinated notes.

The senior and senior subordinated note indentures contain certain financial and non-financial covenants with which we 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 our continued existence. As of September 30, 2004, both we and the Tribe were in compliance with all respective covenant requirements in the senior and senior subordinated note indentures.

We and MBC are parties to a membership agreement with WNBA, LLC, or 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. We guaranteed the obligations of MBC under the membership agreement.

In consideration for this acquisition, MBC paid $2.0 million (with funds advanced from us) and issued a promissory note dated January 28, 2003, to the WNBA, or the WNBA Note, for $8.0 million that accrues interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.5%. As of September 30, 2004, the effective interest rate for the WNBA Note was 3.11%. We 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.

We have a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (formerly Fleet National Bank), or the line of credit. At our option, each advance accrues interest on the basis of the bank’s variable prime rate or on the basis of seven or thirty day LIBOR, plus the applicable spread at the time the advance is made pursuant to the terms of the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are uncollateralized obligations. The line of credit expires in March 2006. The line of credit 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 September 30, 2004, we were in compliance with all covenant requirements of the line of credit. As of September 30, 2004, we had $19.9 million available for borrowing under the line of credit. The interest rate in effect at September 30, 2004 was 3.33% on the outstanding balance on the line of credit.

Upon formation of Salishan-Mohegan (see “—Mohegan Ventures-NW”), Salishan Company contributed, among other things, a mortgage payable of $2.6 million and a note payable of $1.0 million to the venture, which related to land and a land purchase option, respectively, also contributed to the venture. The mortgage payable bears interest due on a monthly basis at an annual rate of 9.5%, with the principal balance payable in full on March 28, 2005. The note payable bears interest at an annual rate of 15% and is payable in full, including accrued interest, on December 31, 2004. Any and all amounts paid by Salishan-Mohegan, including interest payments, pursuant to these agreements are reimbursable by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe provided certain events occur, as prescribed in the development agreement between Salishan-Mohegan and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

We maintain a $250,000 uncollateralized letter of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities that may arise. The letter of credit will expire on August 31, 2005. As of September 30, 2004, no amounts were drawn on the letter of credit.

The site on which Mohegan Sun is located formerly was occupied by United Nuclear Corporation, a naval products manufacturer of, among other things, nuclear reactor fuel components. United Nuclear Corporation’s facility was officially decommissioned on June 8, 1994 when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirmed that all licensable quantities of such nuclear material had been removed from the site and that any residual contamination from such material was remediated according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved decommissioning plan.

From 1991 through 1993, United Nuclear Corporation commissioned environmental audits and soil sampling programs which detected, among other things, volatile organic chemicals, heavy metals and fuel hydrocarbons in the soil and groundwater. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, reviewed the environmental audits and reports and established cleanup requirements for the site. In December 1994, the DEP approved United Nuclear Corporation’s remedial plan, which determined that groundwater remediation was unnecessary because although the groundwater beneath the site was contaminated, it met the applicable groundwater criteria given the classification of the groundwater under the site. In addition, extensive remediation of contaminated soils and additional investigation were completed to achieve the DEP’s cleanup criteria and demonstrate that the remaining soils complied with applicable cleanup criteria. Initial construction at the site also involved extensive soil excavation. According to the data gathered in a 1995 environmental report commissioned by United Nuclear Corporation, remediation is complete and is consistent with the applicable Connecticut cleanup requirements. The DEP has reviewed and approved the cleanup activities at the site, and, as part of the DEP’s approval, United Nuclear Corporation was required to perform post-closure groundwater monitoring at the site to ensure the adequacy of the cleanup. In addition, under the terms of United Nuclear Corporation’s environmental certification and indemnity agreement with the Department of the Interior (which took the former United Nuclear Corporation land into trust for the Tribe), United Nuclear Corporation agreed to indemnify the Department for environmental actions and expenses based on acts or conditions existing or occurring as a result of United Nuclear Corporation’s activities on the property.

We are not currently incurring, and did not incur in the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, any material costs related to compliance with environmental requirements with respect to the site’s former use by the United Nuclear Corporation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no assurance can be given that any existing environmental studies reveal all environmental liabilities, or that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability, or that a material environmental condition does not otherwise currently exist.

As of September 30, 2004, Mohegan Sun employed approximately 8,700 full-time employees, and 1,600 seasonal and part-time employees. Pursuant to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, when recruiting and hiring personnel, except with respect to key personnel, Mohegan Sun is obligated to give preference first to qualified members of the Tribe and then to enrolled members of other Indian tribes. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.” None of Mohegan Sun’s employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.

In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, set forth below are cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us, whether oral or written. We

wish to ensure that any forward-looking statements are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements in order to maximize to the fullest extent possible the protections of the safe harbor established in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the following important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Refer also to “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” on page 1 of this Form 10-K.

We currently have and will continue to have a significant amount of indebtedness. As of September 30, 2004, we had outstanding debt totaling $1.03 billion. In addition, as of September 30, 2004, we had borrowing capacity under the bank credit facility of up to $382.7 million, of which $179.7 million was outstanding.

Our substantial indebtedness could have significant adverse effects on our business. Such adverse effects include, but are not limited to, the following:

Mohegan Sun’s failure to generate sufficient cash flows could prevent us from fulfilling our debt service obligations.

We rely primarily on cash flows generated by gaming operations of Mohegan Sun to meet our debt service obligations. Our financial condition and operations are subject to many financial, economic, political, competitive and regulatory factors beyond our control. If Mohegan Sun is unable to generate sufficient cash flows, we may be unable to meet our debt service obligations with respect to our outstanding indebtedness. We could be required to, among other things, reduce or delay planned capital expenditures, dispose of some of our assets and/or seek to restructure some or all of our debt. We cannot assure you that any of these alternatives could be effected on satisfactory terms, if at all, and if effected, would not have a material adverse effect on our operations.

If we are not able to compete successfully with existing and potential competitors, we may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows.

commence, a tribe must, among other things, have land taken into trust by the federal government, negotiate a gaming compact with the state in which they intend to engage in commercial casino gaming, adopt a tribal gaming ordinance and construct a facility. A tribe may also need to negotiate a gaming management agreement and obtain financing to construct a facility. As described below, many Indian tribes and individual groups seeking to gain federal recognition as Indian tribes are pursuing commercial casino gaming in the northeastern United States.

A number of states, including Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and New York, have considered legalizing one or more forms of commercial casino gaming by non-Indians in one or more locations. In July 2004, Pennsylvania legalized commercial slot machine gaming by non-Indians. Based on internal analysis of the existing and potential gaming market in the northeastern United States, we believe that competition from other commercial casino gaming operations will continue to increase in the future.

The existing gaming industry in the northeastern United States is highly competitive. Mohegan Sun currently competes primarily with Foxwoods Resort Casino, or Foxwoods, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. Foxwoods is approximately ten miles from Mohegan Sun and is the largest gaming facility in the United States in terms of total gaming positions. Foxwoods has been in operation for approximately twelve years and may have greater financial resources and greater operating experience than us or the Tribe. In addition, Foxwoods has offered certain amenities to its guests for a significantly longer duration than Mohegan Sun, such as hotel accommodations and convention center services.

In the spring of 2003, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe announced a $99 million expansion at Foxwoods, which was completed in late November 2004. The expansion includes approximately 120,000 square feet of additional gaming space to accommodate approximately 1,000 slot machines, including 140 new dual-use bingo/slot machines, and 200 smoke-free bingo seats; a 2,100 car parking garage; 7,500 square feet of food and beverage space featuring a Hard Rock Café; and 6,000 square feet of retail space. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is also currently constructing two golf courses, with a golf academy, a 50,000 square foot clubhouse and golf villas. The golf courses are expected to be opened in the spring of 2005.

Mohegan Sun also currently faces competition from several casinos and gaming facilities located on Indian tribal lands in New York, and to a lesser extent from racetracks in New York that operate Video Lottery Terminals, or VLTs. New York has six federally recognized tribes located in the central, northern and western parts of the state. Three of these tribes, the Oneida Nation of New York, the Seneca Nation and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York, currently engage in casino gaming. In addition to these three tribes, other Indian tribes have announced potential casino projects, which, if completed, will add significant casino space and hotel rooms to the northeastern United States gaming market. In addition, four racetracks located in Monticello, Saratoga Springs, Farmington and Buffalo, New York currently operate an aggregate of approximately 5,100 VLTs. On July 7, 2004 the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court ruled that the legislation authorizing VLTs at these racetracks, as well as others, violated the state constitution provision that all revenue from lottery games be dedicated to education aid; however, the Court unanimously ruled that Indian owned casinos could still be operated in New York. Despite the New York State Supreme court ruling, VLTs at racetracks are still currently operating.

In October 2001, the New York State Legislature approved legislation that permitted as many as six casino gaming operations by Indian tribes in New York, in addition to the Oneida Nation’s Turning Stone casino and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Akwesasne Mohawk Casino already in operation. Up to three of these additional casinos may be owned by the Seneca Nation and the three others may be located in either Ulster County or

Sullivan County. The Seneca Nation opened one of these additional gaming operations, the Seneca Niagara Casino, in December 2002 in Niagara Falls, New York. In May 2004, the Seneca Nation opened its second facility, an approximately 125,000 square foot facility on its reservation in Salamanca, New York. The Seneca Nation may also operate one additional gaming operation in western New York pursuant to the gaming compact negotiated with the Governor of New York. In addition it has recently been reported that Governor Pataki is interested in increasing the number of casinos permitted by Indian tribes in Ulster and Sullivan County from three to five.

The Oneida Nation of New York operates Turning Stone Casino Resort on its reservation near Syracuse, New York, approximately 270 miles from Mohegan Sun. The Oneida Nation has begun an approximately $308.0 million expansion effort at Turning Stone, which will include, among other things, the addition of approximately 400 hotel rooms and suites and increase overall gaming space by approximately 30,000 square feet. In October 2004, the Oneida Nation partially opened its expanded convention space and a new 19-story hotel at Turning Stone. Substantial completion of the expansion is expected in early 2005. In June 2004, the New York State Supreme Court ruled that the Oneida Gaming Compact with the State of New York was invalid because the compact had not been approved by the state legislature. According to recent news reports, the NIGC has warned the Oneida Nation to resolve its compact dispute with the State of New York or they may face enforcement actions.

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe opened a casino located in Hogansburg, New York, near the Canadian border in April 1999. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe recently reached an agreement with the State of New York on a new compact that will, among other things, permit the tribe to install slot machines at the casino in exchange for payments to the State of New York. In April 2001, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe entered into an agreement with Park Place Entertainment Corporation, now Caesars Entertainment, a Nevada based gaming and entertainment company, for exclusive rights to develop a casino project in Sullivan County, New York. In August 2001, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe signed an agreement with Sullivan County to build a $500.0 million resort on Anawana Lake at Kutsher’s Resort and Country Club in the Catskills. In October 2003, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, published a notice in the Federal Register of its intent to take 66 acres of land at this site into trust for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe pending review and approval of an environmental impact statement. In November 2003, the tribe and Caesars Entertainment signed an amended management and development agreement that will govern the construction and operation of their planned resort in Sullivan County. The tribe has reached an agreement on a compact for its casino in Hogansburg, New York and an agreement with the State of New York to settle its land claim dispute was approved by a tribal vote on November 27, 2004. However, the agreement is still subject to the approval of the federal and state legislatures. We believe the settlement of the tribe’s land claim dispute and reaching a compact for the tribe’s Hogansburg casino may clear the way for the tribe to obtain a compact regarding their planned gaming facility to be constructed in Sullivan County.

On November 12, 2004 Governor Pataki announced that an agreement had been reached with the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma. The terms of the agreement include a settlement of the Tribe’s land-claim and an agreement to negotiate a Class III compact for a gaming facility to be located in the Catskills. The agreement is still subject to the approval of the federal and state legislatures. The Seneca-Cayuga had previously entered into an exclusive development agreement with Empire Resorts, the same entity who has obtained exclusive management and development agreements with the Cayuga Tribe of New York for a proposed casino in Monticello. Empire has recently announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the Concord and Grossinger’s resort hotels in Sullivan County, which could be used for the future development of two casino resorts.

In April 2004, the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York, a federally recognized Indian tribe without a reservation, received approval of their land into trust application from the Eastern Area Office of the BIA. The Cayuga Tribe requested that the United States take approximately 30 acres of land located adjacent to the Monticello Raceway into trust for the benefit of the Cayuga Tribe for the purposes of conducting gaming. If approved by the BIA, the Cayuga Tribe, in conjunction with Empire Resorts, Inc. as its developer and manager, intends to construct and operate a $700 million casino resort at the site. In November 2004, the Governor of New York and a Cayuga tribal representative announced they had agreed to settle the tribe’s land claim with the state in exchange for, among other things, the right to build and develop a casino in the Catskills. The agreement is

still subject to the approval of the federal and state legislatures. Although the agreement has been signed between the Governor of New York and the tribal representative, recent news reports state that the Cayuga tribal leaders claim the agreement is invalid as the tribal representative did not have the authority to bind the tribe to the terms of the agreement.

In December 2004, the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin and Governor Pataki approved an agreement that would settle the tribe’s land claims against the state and permit the tribe to develop and operate a casino in the Catskills. The agreement is still subject to approval of the federal and state legislatures. It has been reported that, if approved, the Stockbridge-Munsee Community would build the facility on a 333 acre site near Monticello, New York. Trading Cove Associates, the entity responsible for the administration and supervision of the construction manager and the entire construction process of Project Sunburst, has announced its intention to provide financial backing for this group.

In December 2004, the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin and Governor Pataki approved an agreement that would settle the tribe’s land claim against the state and permit the tribe to develop and operate a casino in the Catskills. The agreement is still subject to the approval of the federal and state legislatures. It has been reported that the tribe purchased 100 acres of land in Sullivan County, however we are not aware of any decision by the tribe on where the casino would be located.

Currently, there are no non-Indian casinos operating in New York, and the establishment of non-Indian commercial casino operations would require the approval of two successive state legislatures, followed by the voters in a statewide referendum.

In Connecticut, the Historic Eastern Pequot Tribe, located in North Stonington, received federal recognition in June 2002 and has announced its intention to develop a casino in southeastern Connecticut. The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, located in Kent, received federal recognition in January 2004. Both federal recognition decisions have been appealed to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or IBIA. In December 2004, it was reported that the IBIA had discovered certain evidence used by the BIA in its recognition decision that was calculated incorrectly. As a result, the Schaghticoke Tribe’s final recognition may be delayed. The Schaghticoke Tribe has expressed an intention to develop a casino in western Connecticut. Other groups of individuals in Connecticut are seeking federal recognition as Indian tribes with the announced intention of establishing gaming operations; however, the BIA is not actively considering any of these applications for federal recognition. Some of these groups have publicized the existence of financial backers for the future construction of gaming facilities.

Several other states in New England have considered the legalization of full-scale commercial casino gaming by Indian tribes and non-Indians. In Rhode Island, the state’s two pari-mutuel facilities, Lincoln Greyhound Park and Newport Grand Jai Alai, offer approximately 3,510 VLTs with approval from the state to add an aggregate of approximately 800 VLTs. In October 2004, Lincoln Greyhound Park announced that it will install the remaining approved slot machines, approximately 460, in May 2005. In addition, this year the Rhode Island state legislature approved a referendum to be included on the November 2004 ballot to determine whether a casino operated by an affiliate of Harrah’s Entertainment, in conjunction with the Narragansett Tribe, should be permitted in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Supreme Court provided an advisory opinion in

August 2004 that the proposed casino referendum was unconstitutional, and the Superior Court subsequently ruled that the referendum could not be placed on the November 2004 ballot. It has been reported that Harrah’s and the Narragansett Tribe will pursue a referendum for the November 2005 ballot. In Massachusetts, the state legislature has not authorized commercial gaming; however, several Native American groups are seeking federal recognition with the announced intention of establishing gaming operations in Massachusetts. Attempts by one federally recognized tribe in Massachusetts, the Aquinnah Wamponoag Tribe of Martha’s Vineyard, to develop commercial casino gaming have been unsuccessful.

In Maine, casinos are prohibited; however one cruise boat operates out of Maine and provides casino gaming offshore. The legislature has also approved up to 1,500 slot machines for the Bangor Historical Raceway following passage of a statewide ballot measure in November 2003. In October 2004, the Maine Harness Racing Commission granted Penn National Gaming, Inc., or Penn National, an unconditional racing license for Bangor Historical Raceway for the 2004 racing season. The annual license represents the completion of the first regulatory approval necessary for Penn National to proceed with its proposed $74 million development project at the Bangor Historical Raceway, where it intends to operate approximately 1,500 slot machines by mid-2006. Penn National must still, among other things, obtain a gaming license before it can operate slot machines at the racetrack.

In July 2004, Pennsylvania’s governor signed into law legislation to legalize slot machines in that state for licensees to be chosen by a new state gambling control board. An aggregate of 61,000 slot machines may be permitted for up to 14 locations throughout Pennsylvania. The holders of racing licenses in Pennsylvania may apply for seven of the licenses available to operate slot machines at the racetracks. The Pocono Downs racetrack located in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, which we have agreed to acquire, is one of the sites eligible for a gaming license under the Pennsylvania legislation.

On August 2, 2004, Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage announced a planned $200.0 million expansion of their jointly owned Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The expansion will add an additional 500,000 square feet to the facility, including more gaming space, retail and restaurant space, two additional nightclubs and a larger spa. Construction is expected to begin in December 2004. In October 2004, Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage announced a Phase II expansion, to begin during the first phase of its initial expansion and to be completed in mid-2007. The Phase II expansion will include a new hotel tower, containing approximately 200 luxury time-share condominiums and approximately 600 guest rooms, a new spa, two swimming pools and additional meeting room space.

We are unable to predict whether any of the efforts discussed above by other federally recognized Indian tribes, individual groups attempting to gain federal recognition as Indian tribes or legalization of commercial casino gaming by non-Indians will lead to the establishment of additional commercial casino gaming operations in the northeastern United States. If established, we are uncertain of the impact such commercial casino gaming operations will have on our operations and our ability to meet our financial obligations.

Your ability to enforce your rights against us is limited by our sovereign immunity and that of the Tribe and MBC.

Although we, the Tribe, and MBC each have sovereign immunity and may not be sued without our and their respective consents, we, the Tribe, and MBC each have granted a limited waiver of sovereign immunity and consent to suit in connection with some of our outstanding indebtedness. Such waiver includes suits against us to enforce our obligation to repay certain outstanding indebtedness. Generally, waivers of sovereign immunity have been held to be enforceable against Indian tribes. In the event that any waiver of sovereign immunity is held to be ineffective, an investor in us could be precluded from judicially enforcing your rights and remedies as a noteholder. With limited exceptions, we, the Tribe, and MBC have not waived sovereign immunity from private civil suits, including violations of the federal securities laws. For this reason, an investor may not have any remedy against us, the Tribe, or MBC for violations of federal securities laws.

Disputes may be brought in a federal or state court that has jurisdiction over the matter. However, federal courts may not exercise jurisdiction over disputes not arising under federal law, and state courts may not exercise

jurisdiction over disputes arising on the Mohegan reservation. In addition, the Tribe’s Constitution has established a special court, the Gaming Disputes Court, to rule on disputes with respect to Mohegan Sun. The federal and state courts, under the doctrines of comity and exhaustion of tribal remedies, may be required to (1) defer to the jurisdiction of the Gaming Disputes Court or (2) require that any plaintiff exhaust its remedies in the Gaming Disputes Court before bringing any action in federal or state court. Thus, there may be no federal or state court forum with respect to a dispute.

The Tribe’s Constitution currently has a provision that prohibits the Tribe from enacting any law that would impair the obligations of contracts entered into in furtherance of the development, construction, operation and promotion of gaming on Tribal lands. However, this provision could be amended by the Tribe’s registered voters to impair the obligation of such contracts.

Any rights as a creditor in a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding would be limited to our assets and the assets of MBC, and would not encompass the assets of our other subsidiaries that are not guarantors, the Tribe or its other affiliates.

We, the Tribe, and MBC may not be subject to the federal bankruptcy laws, which could impair the ability of our creditors to be repaid from the sale of our assets if we are unwilling or unable to meet our debt service obligations.

We, the Tribe, and MBC may not be subject to the federal bankruptcy laws. Thus, no assurance can be given that, if an event of default occurs, a forum will be available to creditors other than the Gaming Disputes Court. In such court, there are presently no guiding precedents for the interpretation of Tribal law. Any execution of a judgment of the Gaming Disputes Court will require the cooperation of the Tribe’s officials in the exercise of their police powers. Thus, to the extent that a judgment of the Gaming Disputes Court must be executed on Tribal lands, the practical realization of any benefit of such a judgment will be dependent upon the willingness and ability of Tribal officials to carry out such judgment. In addition, the land on which the casino facility is located is owned by the United States in trust for the Tribe, and our creditors and the creditors of the Tribe may not foreclose upon or obtain title to the land.

Restrictions in the bank credit facility and the indentures to which we are a party may impose limits on our ability to pursue our business strategies.

The bank credit facility and the indentures to which we are a party contain customary operating and financial restrictions that limit our discretion on various business matters. These restrictions include covenants limiting our ability to:

These restrictions may, among other things, reduce our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the gaming industry in general and thereby hurt our results of operations and our ability to meet our debt service obligations.

The bank credit facility also requires us to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio and not to exceed certain ratios of senior leverage and total leverage, as defined in the bank credit facility. If these ratios are not maintained or are exceeded, as applicable, it may be impossible for us to borrow additional funds to meet our obligations.

Additionally, our failure to comply with covenants in our debt instruments could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on us and could result in the acceleration of all then-outstanding amounts of such debt and an inability to make debt service payment.

Our obligations under the relinquishment agreement could affect adversely our financial condition and prevent us from fulfilling our debt service obligations.

Pursuant to the terms of the relinquishment agreement, we are required, among other things, to pay TCA five percent of the revenues generated by Mohegan Sun during the 15-year period which commenced on January 1, 2000. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, we paid $67.4 million in relinquishment payments. As of September 30, 2004, relinquishment payments earned but unpaid were $18.3 million.

This obligation consumes a significant portion of our operating cash flows that might otherwise be available to, among other things, reduce indebtedness and fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general operating requirements. As a result, our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the gaming industry in general is reduced. This may place us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that do not have such an obligation and thereby hurt our results of operations and our ability to meet our debt service obligations.

A downturn in the regional economy could impact negatively our financial performance.

Primarily all of Mohegan Sun’s patrons arrive via automobile and are assumed to work or live in the northeastern United States. Moderate or severe economic downturns or adverse conditions in the northeastern United States may affect negatively our financial performance. During periods of economic contraction, our revenues may decrease while some of our costs remain fixed, resulting in decreased earnings. This is because the gaming and other leisure activities that we offer are discretionary expenditures and participation in such activities may decline during economic downturns because consumers have less disposable income. Even an uncertain economic outlook may affect adversely consumer spending in our gaming operations and related facilities, because consumers spend less in anticipation of a potential economic downturn. Accordingly, our business, assets, financial condition and results of operations could be affected adversely if the regional economic conditions or outlook weaken.

Because the gaming industry in the State of Connecticut has experienced seasonal fluctuations in the past, we also may experience seasonal variations in our revenue and operating results that could affect adversely our cash flows.

The gaming industry in the State of Connecticut has experienced seasonal fluctuations, with the heaviest gaming activity occurring between May and August. Similarly, the heaviest gaming activity has occurred at Mohegan Sun between May and August. As a result of this seasonal fluctuation, we likely will continue to experience seasonal variation in our quarterly revenue and operating results that could result in decreased cash flows during periods in which gaming activity is relatively low. These variations in quarterly revenue and operating results could affect adversely our overall financial condition.

Negative conditions affecting, and the seasonal nature of, the lodging industry may have an adverse affect on our revenue and cash flows.

We depend on the revenue generated from the hotel, together with the revenue generated from the other portions of Mohegan Sun, to meet our debt obligations and fund our operations. Revenue generated from the operation of the hotel is subject primarily to conditions affecting our gaming operations, but is also subject to the

lodging industry in general, and, as a result, our cash flows and financial performance may be affected not only by the conditions in the gaming industry, but also by those in the lodging industry. Some of these conditions are as follows:

Adverse changes in these conditions could affect adversely our hotel’s profitability and, hence, our financial performance.

In addition, the hotel industry is seasonal in nature, which means that our hotel may experience a decrease in the number of guests and amount of revenue during particular periods during the year where there is limited travel. As a result, our hotel’s revenues may not be stable throughout the year and may cause our financial performance to be affected adversely during these periods.

The loss of a key management member could have a material adverse effect on us and Mohegan Sun.

Our success depends in large part on the continued service of key management personnel, particularly William J. Velardo, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Leo M. Chupaska, Chief Financial Officer of the Authority, Mitchell Grossinger Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun, and Jeffrey E. Hartmann, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun. The loss of the services of one or more of these individuals or other key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. The key management personnel, excluding Mr. Chupaska, currently are retained pursuant to five-year employment agreements which expire on December 31, 2009 and include a provision for automatic renewal for an additional term of five years. Mr. Chupaska and the Authority’s Management Board are currently in the process of finalizing the terms of his employment agreement with the Authority.

We may be subject to material environmental liability as a result of possibly incomplete remediation of known environmental hazards and the existence of unknown environmental hazards.

The site on which Mohegan Sun is located was formerly occupied by United Nuclear Corporation, a naval products manufacturer of, among other things, nuclear reactor fuel components. Prior to the decommissioning of United Nuclear Corporation facilities on the site, extensive remediation of contaminated soils and additional investigations were completed. The site currently meets federal and state remediation requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we cannot assure you that:

Any of the above could have a material adverse effect upon our future operating results and ability to meet our debt service obligations.

Gaming is a highly regulated industry and changes in the law could have a material adverse effect on the Tribe’s and our ability to conduct gaming, and thus on our ability to meet our debt service obligations.

Gaming on the Tribe’s reservation is regulated extensively by federal, state and tribal regulatory bodies, including the NIGC and agencies of the State of Connecticut, such as the Department of Revenue Services’ Division of Special Revenue, the State Police and the Department of Consumer Protection’s Division of Liquor Control. As is the case with any casino, changes in applicable laws and regulations could limit or materially affect the types of gaming that may be conducted, or services provided, by us and the revenues realized therefrom.

Currently, the operation of all gaming on Indian lands is subject to IGRA. Over the past several years, legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress with the intent of modifying a variety of perceived problems with IGRA. Virtually all of the proposals that have been considered seriously would be prospective in effect and contain clauses that would grandfather existing Indian gaming operations such as Mohegan Sun. Legislation also has been proposed, however, which would have the effect of repealing many of the key provisions of IGRA and prohibiting the continued operation of particular classes of gaming on Indian reservations in states where such gaming is not otherwise allowed on a commercial basis. While none of the substantive proposed amendments to IGRA have been enacted, we cannot predict the ramifications of future legislative acts. In the event that Congress passes prohibitory legislation that does not include any grandfathering exemption for existing tribal gaming operations, and if such legislation is sustained in the courts against tribal challenge, our ability to meet our debt service obligations would be materially and adversely affected.

In addition, under federal law, gaming on Indian land is dependent on the permissibility under state law of specific forms of gaming or similar activities. If the State of Connecticut were to make various forms of gaming illegal or against public policy, such action may have an adverse effect on our ability to conduct our gaming operations. In fact, in January 2003, the State of Connecticut repealed the Las Vegas nights statute, but the state attorney general opined that the repeal did not affect the two existing Indian gaming compacts. Connecticut currently permits, among other things, a state lottery, jai alai fronton betting, greyhound racing and off-track betting parlors.

A change in our or MBC’s current tax-exempt status could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our debt service obligations.

Based on current interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, we, the Tribe, and MBC are not subject to federal income taxes. However, we cannot assure you that the United States Congress will not reverse or modify the exemption for Indian tribes from federal income taxation.

Efforts have been made in the United States Congress over the past several years to amend the Code to provide for taxation of the net income of tribal business entities. These efforts have included a House of Representatives bill that would have taxed gaming income earned by Indian tribes as unrelated business income subject to corporate tax rates. Although no such legislation has been enacted, such legislation could be passed in the future. A change in the tax law could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.

Our inability to obtain a slot machine license in Pennsylvania could adversely affect our liquidity, financial position or cause us to incur significant losses.

One of our primary motives in entering into an agreement to acquire Downs Racing, Inc., which includes Pocono Downs, from subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc., was to obtain a Category One slot machine license in Pennsylvania to operate slot machines at Pocono Downs. If we are not able to obtain such a license,

other than as a result of the actions of the sellers or the failure of the Pennsylvania gaming board to issue any conditional or permanent slot machine licenses on or before July 1, 2006, we may be forced to sell the business to another buyer or operate it, without a slot machine license, as the business is presently conducted, either of which could subject us to significant losses.

We may experience difficulties in integrating the Pocono Downs operations after completing the acquisition.

The integration of a new business involves risks which may be costly and may adversely affect us. These risks include, among others:

If we are unable to develop a slot machine facility at Pocono Downs on time or on budget, we may not be able to achieve our operating projections for the Pocono Downs acquisition.

We anticipate costs to develop a permanent slot machine facility at Pocono Downs by the end of fiscal year 2006 of approximately $175 million. Our estimates assume that we are able to begin construction of a permanent facility in 2005; however if we are not able to break ground on the projected timeline, our projected opening may be delayed and may expose us to higher than expected costs. Failure to complete the slot machine facility on budget or on schedule could prevent us from achieving our operating projections and, accordingly, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity position.

In addition, construction projects like this one are inherently subject to significant development and construction risks, all of which could cause unanticipated cost increases. These include the following:

Our operations of the Pocono Downs business will subject us to regulation by Pennsylvania’s harness racing and, if we obtain a license, gaming authorities.

As owners and operators of the Pocono Downs harness racing facility and off-track-wagering operations in Pennsylvania, we will be subject to extensive state regulation. If we obtain a slot machine license, we will become subject to further state regulation. Applicable rules and regulations may require that we obtain a variety

of registrations, permits and approvals to conduct our operations. Regulatory bodies may, for any reason set forth in the applicable legislation, rules and regulations, limit, condition, suspend, deny or revoke a license to conduct our operations as we intend to conduct them. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain all registrations, permits, approvals or licenses necessary to conduct our business in Pennsylvania as we intend to conduct it or that, if obtained, we will be able to renew them as required. Any of these events, or any changes in applicable laws or regulations, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Mohegan Sun is located on 240 acres of the Tribe’s approximately 405-acre reservation just outside of Uncasville, Connecticut, approximately one mile from the interchange of Interstate 395 and Connecticut Route 2A. The land located in southeastern Connecticut upon which Mohegan Sun is situated is held in trust for the Tribe by the United States. Mohegan Sun has its own exit from Route 2A, giving patrons direct access to Interstate 395 and Interstate 95, the main highways connecting Boston, Providence and New York City. By highway, Mohegan Sun is approximately 125 miles from New York City, 100 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, 45 miles from Hartford, Connecticut and 50 miles from Providence, Rhode Island.

We have a lease with the Tribe for land on which Mohegan Sun is located. The initial term of the lease is 25 years, with an option to renew for one additional 25-year term provided that we are not in default under the lease. The lease also provides that all improvements constructed on the site will become the property of the Tribe. The lease is a net lease requiring that we assume all costs of operating, constructing, maintaining, repairing, replacing and insuring the leased property, in addition to the payment of a nominal annual rental fee. See “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements—Land Lease from the Tribe to the Authority.”

We have entered into various lease agreements for properties adjacent to Mohegan Sun. The properties are owned by MTIC Acquisitions, L.L.C., a Connecticut limited liability company controlled by the Tribe. The properties are used for providing access and/or parking for Mohegan Sun.

Salishan-Mohegan, a majority-owned subsidiary of Mohegan Ventures-NW, owns a parcel of land in Ridgefield, Washington for the purposes of developing a casino to be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Mohegan Ventures-NW is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Authority. The land is encumbered by a $2.6 million mortgage payable and certain lease agreements with the existing tenant on the property. Salishan-Mohegan also has an option to purchase other parcels of land next to the owned land, which would also be used for casino development purposes. The rights to the land and land purchase option shall be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe upon: (1) receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino; and (2) the underlying property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior.

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

The selected financial data shown below for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and as of September 30, 2004 and 2003, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-K. The selected financial data set forth below for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 and as of September 30, 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been derived from our audited financial statements for those years, which are not included in this Form 10-K. Our historical financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 were audited by another firm of independent accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP, who have ceased operations. The financial information shown below should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K, the section entitled “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the other financial and statistical data included in this Form 10-K. Unless otherwise indicated, dollar amounts shown in the following table are in thousands.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Item 6. Selected Financial Data” and “Part I. Item 1. Business.”

The Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 405-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to Uncasville, Connecticut. Under 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. The Tribe established us 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. 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.

In October 1996, we opened a gaming and entertainment complex known as Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is located on a 240-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation overlooking the Thames River with direct access from Interstate 395 and Connecticut Route 2A via a four-lane access road constructed by us. Mohegan Sun is approximately 125 miles from New York City and approximately 100 miles from Boston, Massachusetts. In fiscal year 2002, we completed a major expansion of Mohegan Sun known as Project Sunburst. The first phase of Project Sunburst, the Casino of the Sky, which included increased gaming, restaurant and retail space and an entertainment arena, opened in September 2001. The remaining components, including an approximately 1,200-room luxury hotel and approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space, were fully opened in June 2002.

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

The Casino of the Earth, the original casino at Mohegan Sun, has approximately 179,500 square feet of gaming space and offers:

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

In January 2003, we formed MBC for the purpose of holding a membership in the WNBA and owning and operating a professional basketball team in the WNBA. MBC entered into a membership agreement with the WNBA permitting it to operate the Connecticut Sun basketball team. The team plays its home games in the Mohegan Sun Arena.

On July 23, 2004, we formed Mohegan Ventures-NW as a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary. As an unrestricted subsidiary, Mohegan Ventures-NW is not required to be a guarantor of our debt obligations. Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 54.15% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan, formed with an unrelated third party to participate in the development and management of a casino to be located in Clark County, Washington. The proposed casino will be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Salishan-Mohegan has been designated as our majority owned unrestricted subsidiary.

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 identify and evaluate various business opportunities. These opportunities primarily include the management or ownership of, or investment in, other gaming enterprises through direct investments, acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and loan transactions.

seven years during which Salishan-Mohegan will manage, operate, and maintain the planned casino. The management agreement also provides for a management fee of 24% of Net Revenues, as defined in the management agreement, which approximates income from operations earned 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 NIGC.

On October 14, 2004, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc., under which we will acquire Pocono Downs, a standardbred harness racing facility located on approximately 400 acres of land in Plains Township, Pennsylvania and five Pennsylvania off-track wagering operations located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Erie, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley (Allentown). As part of the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to a $280 million purchase price before adjustments and other costs and the transaction is expected to close in January 2005, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The Purchase Agreement also provides us with both pre- and post-closing termination rights in the event of certain materially adverse legislative or regulatory events.

Following the closing of the Downs Racing, Inc. transaction, we will obtain the right to apply for a Pennsylvania Category One slot machine license which, if approved, would initially permit the installation and operation of up to 3,000 slot machines at Pocono Downs. Upon the issuance of a gaming license, we will proceed with our plans to open a new slot machine facility which we anticipate will open in fiscal year 2006. The new facility will also include restaurants, lounges and a small entertainment venue. We anticipate that we will spend up to $175 million on the construction, furnishing and equipping of the new facility, in addition to paying a one-time $50 million fee to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon receipt of a gaming license.

On October 21, 2004, we entered into a management agreement with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, or the Menominee Tribe, and the Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority. According to the management agreement, we were granted 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 in consideration of a management fee of 13.4% of Net Revenues, as defined in the management agreement, which approximates income from operations earned from the Menominee Project. The management agreement is subject to approval by the NIGC.

The Tribe previously entered into an agreement with the developer for the Menominee Project, under which the Tribe will lend the developer certain funds necessary to develop the Menominee Project, including administering and overseeing the planning, design, development and construction of the Menominee Project. The Tribe has lent approximately $3.1 million to the developer for use in these efforts. 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 land into trust on behalf of the Menominee Tribe and the approval of the Governor of Wisconsin. A non-binding Kenosha County referendum held on November 2, 2004 authorized the County Board to support the Menominee Project.

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 them or that any of them will be consummated.

Our largest component of revenues is gaming revenues, which is recognized as gaming wins less gaming losses and is comprised primarily of revenues from our slot machines and table games. Revenues from slot machines are the largest component of our gaming revenues. Gross slot revenues, also referred to as gross slot win, represent all amounts played in the slot machines reduced by both (1) the winnings paid out and (2) all amounts we deposit into the slot machines to ensure sufficient coins in each machine to pay out the winnings. Pursuant to the Mohegan Compact, we report gross slot revenues and other statistical information related to slot machine operations to the State of Connecticut. On a monthly basis, we also post this information on our website at www.mohegansun.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 condensed consolidated statements of income. Slot handle is the total amount wagered by patrons on slot machines during the period. Gross slot hold percentage is the gross slot win as a percentage of slot handle. Net slot hold percentage is the net slot win as a percentage of slot handle.

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

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

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

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

The largest component of gaming expenses is the portion of gross slot revenues which must be paid to the State of Connecticut. We refer to this payment as the slot win contribution. For each 12-month period commencing July 1, 1995, the slot win contribution is the lesser of (a) 30% of gross slot revenues, or (b) the greater of (i) 25% of gross slot revenues or (ii) $80.0 million. Gaming expenses also include, among other things, expenses associated with operation of slot machines, table games, keno and racebook, certain marketing expenses, and promotional expenses for the Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points and coupons redeemed at the hotel, restaurants and retail outlets owned by Mohegan Sun, as well as third party tenant restaurants and the Shops at Mohegan Sun. Gaming expenses for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 also included expenses associated with poker operations, which closed on September 2, 2003.

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 operations and excludes minority interest, accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability, interest income, interest expense, loss on early extinguishment of debt, write-off of debt issuance costs and other non-operating income and expenses.

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

In February 1998, we entered into a relinquishment agreement with TCA. The relinquishment agreement provides that we will make certain payments to TCA out of, and determined as a percentage of, revenues (as defined in the relinquishment agreement) generated by Mohegan Sun over a 15-year period. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies,” or SFAS 5, we have recorded a relinquishment liability of the estimated present value of our obligations under the relinquishment agreement. We reassess projected revenues (and consequently the relinquishment liability) (i) annually in conjunction with our budgeting process and (ii) when necessary to account for material increases or decreases in projected revenues over the relinquishment period. Further, we record a quarterly accretion to the relinquishment liability to reflect the impact of the time value of money. Since there is a high level of estimates and judgments used with respect to calculating the relinquishment liability, future events that affect such estimates and judgments may cause the actual relinquishment liability to differ significantly from the estimate. In addition, we have capitalized $130.0 million of this relinquishment liability in connection with the trademark value of the Mohegan Sun brand name. Under SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” or SFAS 142, the Mohegan Sun trademark is no longer subject to amortization because it has been deemed to have an indefinite useful life. SFAS 142, however, requires the trademark to be evaluated at least annually for impairment by applying a fair-value test and, if impairment occurs, the amount of impaired trademark must be written off immediately. Refer to Notes 2 and 12 to our consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of how we calculate the relinquishment liability and related reassessments.

The most important factors and trends contributing to our operating performance over the last three years have been:

Net revenues for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 increased as a result of continued growth in both gaming and non-gaming revenues due primarily to continued expansion in public awareness of Mohegan Sun’s gaming and non-gaming offerings and amenities, evidenced by the increase in patronage to our Mohegan Sun casino. Additionally, the increased patronage resulted in an increase in the redemption of Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points in the outlets owned by Mohegan Sun, resulting in increased promotional allowances for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to the prior fiscal year, which offsets the increase in the gross gaming and non-gaming revenues.

Income from operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year, increased primarily as a result of the growth in net revenues, offset substantially by the increase in gaming expenses and a relinquishment liability reassessment charge of $3.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2004, which had the effect of increasing operating expenses, compared to a $22.7 million relinquishment liability reassessment for the year ended September 30, 2003, which had the effect of reducing operating expenses.

Income from operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, increased primarily as a result of the increase in net revenues, offset substantially by increases in gaming expenses, advertising, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization expense. These increased expenses were partially offset by a $7.8 million decrease in pre-opening costs and expenses and an increase in the relinquishment liability reassessment of $3.1 million, which had the effect of reducing operating expenses.

Net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased primarily as a result of the increase in income from operations and decreases in the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability and in interest expense, partially offset by an increase in the loss on early extinguishment of debt related to the refinancings in fiscal years 2004 and 2003 as more fully described below.

Net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, decreased primarily as a result of a $27.4 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to the refinancing of our $300.0 million 8³/4% senior subordinated notes, offset by the increase in income from operations.

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

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

Gaming revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased due to continued growth in net slot revenues and table games revenues. The increase in net slot revenues and table games revenues resulted primarily from the continued awareness of the Mohegan Sun brand in the northeastern United States gaming market. Table games drop for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 increased at a lower rate compared to the prior year due primarily to increased competition in the Northeast table games market. We exceeded the Connecticut slot revenue market growth rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 of 4.3%. The State of Connecticut reported slot revenues of $1.63 billion and $1.56 billion for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Gaming revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to an increase in net slot revenues and an increase in table games revenues. Gaming revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 were enhanced by increased patronage at Mohegan Sun due to the approximately 1,200 room Mohegan Sun hotel completed in June 2002 and improved customer parking created by the additions of the approximately 1,700-space Thames Garage in April 2002 and the approximately 2,700-space Indian Summer Garage in June 2002. We exceeded the Connecticut slot revenue market growth rate for the year ended September 30, 2003 of 3.7%. The State of Connecticut reported slot revenues of $1.56 billion and $1.51 billion for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Food and beverage revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased primarily as a result of an increase in average price per meal of 5.7%, partially offset by a decrease in the number of meals served, or food covers. The average price per meal was $13.05 and $12.35 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Food and beverage revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, increased as a result of a 10.8% increase in the number of food covers due to increased patronage at the casino and an increase in the average price per meal of 2.8%. These increases were primarily the result of the Mohegan Sun hotel and convention center being open for the entire fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The average price per meal was $12.35 and $12.01 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Hotel revenues decreased for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year as a result of decreases in ADR and REVPAR offset by an increase in rooms occupied. The increase in rooms occupied and occupancy rate was due primarily to an increase in promotional programs directed to our casino patrons, which management believes yields a greater gaming revenue contribution than group and transient hotel patrons. Although the promotional programs extended to casino patrons provide lower room rates, which is reflected in the decrease in ADR and REVPAR during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, the increased hotel occupancy contributes to growth in gaming, food and beverage, and retail, entertainment and other revenues that more than offsets the declines in ADR and REVPAR.

Hotel revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to the operation of the Mohegan Sun hotel with approximately 1,200 available rooms for the entire 2003 fiscal year, compared to six months of operations in fiscal 2002.

Retail, entertainment and other revenues increased for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year primarily as a result of increased entertainment revenues of 94.8%, or $16.8 million. This increase in entertainment revenues was primarily the result of a substantial increase in the number of event tickets sold and the average ticket price at the Mohegan Sun Arena due primarily to a larger number of star headliner performances. Tickets sold for Mohegan Sun Arena events increased by 30.3% and average ticket price per event increased by 27.5% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Retail and other revenues increased by $4.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2004 as a result of a $2.6 million increase in gasoline revenues at the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center and a $1.9 million increase in rental revenues associated with the third party tenant restaurants and retail outlets in the Casino of the Sky, along with retail revenues from our stores.

Retail, entertainment and other revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due primarily to an increase of $7.4 million in retail and other revenues coupled with an increase of $5.8 million in entertainment revenues. The increase in entertainment revenues was attributable primarily to a 63.6% increase in the number of arena events, including 20 home games played by the Connecticut Sun in its first year of operations in fiscal year 2003. The increase in retail and other revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 was attributable primarily to increased patronage to the Mohegan Sun operated retail outlets and the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center. This is combined with an increase in rental revenue associated with the third party tenant restaurants and retail outlets in the Casino of the Sky.

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

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

Promotional allowances for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased due to higher retail, entertainment and other complimentaries offset by lower hotel complimentaries consistent with the decrease in ADR and lower food and beverage complimentaries due to the decrease in meals served. The increase in retail, entertainment and other promotional allowances was due primarily to higher entertainment complimentaries resulting from higher attendance and retail prices of tickets for events at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Increases in Player’s Club points and coupons redeemed at Mohegan Sun managed retail outlets, including the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center, also contributed to the increase in retail, entertainment and other promotional allowances.

Promotional allowances for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to an increase in hotel complimentaries in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The increase in hotel promotional allowances is attributable to the Mohegan Sun hotel being opened for the entire 2003 fiscal year, compared to only six months of operations in 2002. Additional increases included an increase in food, beverage, retail and gas complimentaries associated with increased volumes in the food and retail outlets owned by Mohegan Sun and in the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center.

Gaming costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased primarily as a result of increased marketing efforts, including costs incurred for special promotional events, and an increase in the slot win contribution payments to the State of Connecticut. We recorded expenses associated with the slot win contribution of $208.2 million and $194.3 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Additionally, the increased patronage resulted in an increase in the redemption of Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points in the outlets owned by Mohegan Sun, and, to a lesser extent, the third party tenant restaurants and third party tenants at the Shops at Mohegan Sun, resulting in increased costs allocated to gaming expenses. These increases in gaming costs and expenses were partially offset by a decrease in direct gaming labor costs. Efficiencies achieved in gaming operations caused gaming costs and expenses as a percentage of gaming revenues to decrease from 56.9% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 to 56.1% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.

Gaming costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to an increase in labor costs, including employee benefit costs, for the fiscal year to support the 10.7% increase in gaming revenues. We recorded expenses associated with the slot win contribution totaling $194.3 million and $179.6 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Additionally, increased patronage resulted in an increase in the redemption of Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points in the outlets owned by Mohegan Sun, as well as third party tenant restaurants and third party tenants at the Shops at Mohegan Sun, resulting in increased costs allocated to gaming expenses.

Food and beverage costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased due to higher cost of goods sold due to price increases. The increase in cost of goods sold was slightly offset by a decrease in direct labor costs for the food division.

Food and beverage costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to the opening of the Mohegan Sun hotel and convention center in April

2002, which resulted in a 10.8% increase in the number of food covers for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The increased volume resulted in higher food and beverage operating costs, particularly labor costs, and an increase in cost of goods sold directly related to the increase in fiscal year 2003 revenues. The net cost of goods sold percentage for food was 32.3% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to 33.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. The net cost of goods sold for beverage was 24.8% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to 25.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.

Hotel costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased primarily as a result of increased labor costs related to the increase in the amount of rooms occupied in the year ended September 30, 2004.

Hotel costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to the effect of operating the Mohegan Sun hotel with approximately 1,200 rooms for the entire fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, compared to only six months of operations in fiscal 2002.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year, increased primarily as a result of higher entertainment costs associated with a change in the mix of entertainers and events during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. During fiscal year 2004, we continued efforts to increase attendance by offering a larger number of star headliner performers at a greater cost to us. This increase was partially offset by a substantial increase in entertainment complimentaries, which resulted in a higher amount of entertainment costs and expenses being allocated to gaming costs and expenses than in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The increase during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 was also attributable to a higher cost of gasoline supporting the increase in revenues from our gasoline and convenience center. Despite the increases mentioned above, improvements in the relationship between arena ticket prices and the cost of entertainers contributed to retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses as a percentage of retail, entertainment and other revenues decreasing from 48.3% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 to 41.5% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.

Retail, entertainment and other costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to an increase in the number of arena events and entertainment costs associated with the events held in the Mohegan Sun Arena during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. There were 108 events in the Mohegan Sun Arena during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to 66 events during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. The Connecticut Sun incurred $2.3 million in retail and entertainment costs and expenses in its first year of operations in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Increases were also attributable to higher cost of sales supporting the increase in retail revenues pertaining to Mohegan Sun operated retail outlets and the Mohegan Sun gasoline and convenience center.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased as a result of increased labor costs for advertising, general and administrative departments, in addition to increases in facility maintenance costs and costs related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, offset by decreases in advertising and promotional costs. Despite the increases mentioned above, the growth rate in general and administrative expenses decreased substantially in fiscal year 2004 to 4.6% compared to a 21.5% growth rate in fiscal year 2003.

Advertising, general and administrative costs and expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased due to increases in costs to operate the expanded facility, such as increased utilities, engineering, cleaning and maintenance services and information technology. Additional increases were attributed to labor costs, including employee benefit costs, advertising costs, property insurance costs, workers’ compensation costs, and reimbursements to the Tribe for governmental and administrative services.

During fiscal 2004, we began corporate development activities related to the diversification of the Tribe’s business interests through us. These activities included the identification and evaluation of business opportunities, such as management, development or ownership of, or investment in, other gaming enterprises through direct investments, acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and loan transactions. Refer to “—Overview—Mohegan Ventures-NW” and “—Overview -Other Business Developments” for the results of these activities. There were no such related costs during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

Pre-opening costs and expenses associated with the opening of the hotel were $7.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. There were no pre-opening costs and expenses for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.

Depreciation and amortization for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year increased primarily due to the termination of certain Connecticut Sun player contracts and the resulting write-off of $1.0 million of the related portion of the player roster value intangible asset and the placement of new capital assets into service relating to casino renovations completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

Depreciation and amortization for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 increased as a result of placing assets in service related to the opening of the Mohegan Sun hotel in April 2002, and the Thames and Indian Summer parking garages in April 2002 and June 2002, respectively.

Relinquishment liability reassessment for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 had the effect of increasing operating expenses compared to the reassessment in the prior fiscal year, which had the effect of reducing operating expenses. The relinquishment liability reassessment charge in fiscal year 2004 was the result of our review of current revenue forecasts, including the estimated timing and extent of future competition, which led to increased revenue projections for the near future but reduced overall revenue projections for the period in which the relinquishment agreement applies.

Relinquishment liability reassessments for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 had the effect of reducing operating expenses. The relinquishment liability reassessment in fiscal year 2003 was the result of a reduction in revenue projections for the period in which the relinquishment agreement applies due to future competition from potential additional commercial casinos.

Interest expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 compared to prior fiscal year decreased primarily as the result of reduced weighted average debt outstanding. Weighted average debt outstanding decreased to $1.09 billion for the year ended September 30, 2004, from $1.15 billion for the year ended September 30, 2003, due to lower average principal amounts borrowed and outstanding from our bank credit facilities. The weighted average interest rate was 7.3% for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 increased from the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 primarily as a result of a decrease in the amount of interest capitalized due to the completion of Project Sunburst and an increase in our weighted average debt outstanding, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average interest rate. The weighted average debt outstanding was $1.15 billion for the year ended September 30, 2003, compared to $1.07 billion for the prior fiscal year. The weighted average interest rate was 7.3% for the year ended September 30, 2003 compared to 8.3% for the prior fiscal year. Capitalized interest was $12.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. There was no capitalized interest for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The decrease in our weighted average interest rate was due to lower floating interest rates and a favorable change in fair value related to derivative instruments of $3.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to a favorable change in fair value related to derivative instruments of $1.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. Additionally, there were interest settlements of $4.1 million received on derivative instruments held, which we recorded as a reduction to interest expense in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 compared to interest settlements of $4.0 million paid on derivative instruments held, which we recorded as an increase to interest expense in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.

Loss on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal year 2004 is related to the refinancing of $186.0 million of our outstanding 8¹/8% senior notes due 2006 and $133.7 million of our outstanding 8³/8% senior subordinated notes due 2011. The loss also includes the redemption of our remaining $5.2 million 8³/4% senior subordinated notes due 2009. Loss on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal year 2003 is associated with the refinancing of our $300.0 million 8³/4% senior subordinated notes due 2009. There was no loss on early extinguishment of debt for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.

Write-off of debt issuance costs for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 were related to the repayment of the entire outstanding indebtedness under the previous credit facility in March 2003 and the previous credit facility commitment reduction from $500.0 million to $400.0 million in March 2002, respectively. There was no write-off of debt issuance costs for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.

The gaming industry in Connecticut is seasonal in nature, with the heaviest gaming activity often occurring at Mohegan Sun between May and August. Accordingly, the results of operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for interim periods.

As of September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003, we held cash and cash equivalents of $60.8 million and $73.3 million, respectively. Due to the cash-based nature of our business, operating cash flow levels tend to follow trends in our operating income excluding the effects of non-cash charges, such as depreciation and amortization and relinquishment liability reassessment. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the year ended September 30, 2004 is attributable primarily to the increase in operating income after adjustments for non-cash items.

Operating activities are a significant source of our cash flows. We use our cash flows provided by operating activities primarily to meet our working capital requirements and to reduce our debt and provide distributions to the Tribe. 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:

In addition to cash generated by operating activities, we have relied on external sources of liquidity to meet our investing requirements. The increase in cash used in financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2004 is attributable primarily to a $32.4 million increase in the net reduction of outstanding debt balances, a higher amount of distributions provided to the Tribe, a $6.2 million increase in the net cash activity from the termination of our derivative instruments and a higher amount of payments on the principal portion of the relinquishment liability. The decrease in cash used in investing activities for the year ended September 30, 2004 is attributable primarily to lower funds disbursed for capital expenditures. Please refer to “Capital Expenditures” below for further detail regarding our capital expenditures for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.

Notes. We previously financed much of the costs of construction and initial operations with the net proceeds raised from the issuance of notes. As of September 30, 2004, we had $14.0 million outstanding in 8¹/8% senior notes due January 1, 2006, or the senior notes; $16.3 million outstanding in 8³/8% senior subordinated notes due January 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 6³/8% senior subordinated notes due July 15, 2009 and callable at any time, or the 2003 senior subordinated notes; and $225.0 million outstanding in 7¹/8% senior subordinated notes due 2014 and first callable on August 15, 2009. MBC is a guarantor of each of these notes. Refer to Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K for a further discussion of these notes.

On July 15, 2004, we commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of our outstanding senior notes, at a subsequently determined price of 107.068% and any or all of our outstanding 2001 senior subordinated notes at a subsequently determined price of 113.355% of the original principal amount tendered. The tender offer expired on August 11, 2004. As part of the tender offer, we solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the senior notes and 2001 senior subordinated notes which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate amount paid for the senior notes at the initial closing on August 3, 2004 was $200.5 million, which represented an original principal amount of senior notes tendered of approximately $186.0 million, a tender and consent

solicitation premium of $13.2 million and accrued interest of $1.3 million. The aggregate amount paid for the 2001 senior subordinated notes at the initial closing was $152.5 million, which represented an original principal amount of senior subordinated notes tendered of approximately $133.7 million, a tender and consent solicitation premium of $17.8 million and accrued interest of $995,000. No additional senior notes or 2001 senior subordinated notes were tendered after the initial closing.

On August 3, 2004, we issued $225.0 million senior subordinated notes due 2014 with fixed interest payable at a rate of 7¹/8% per annum, or the 2004 senior subordinated notes. The net proceeds from this financing were used to repurchase the outstanding 2001 senior subordinated notes and a portion of the outstanding senior notes tendered in the tender offer described above and to pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance. We also used $130.0 million of availability under our bank credit facility to repurchase the remaining outstanding senior notes, as tendered. 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, with the first interest payment scheduled for February 15, 2005. The 2004 senior subordinated notes are our uncollateralized general obligations and are subordinated to the bank credit facility, the remaining senior notes, and in a liquidation, bankruptcy or similar proceeding, 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. The 2004 senior subordinated notes rank equally with the remaining 2001 senior subordinated notes, the 2002 senior subordinated notes, the 2003 senior subordinated notes and the remaining 50% of our payment obligations under the relinquishment agreement that are then due and owing. MBC is a guarantor of the 2004 senior subordinated notes.

Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services recently downgraded the credit rating on our senior subordinated debt from BB- to B+, primarily to reflect an anticipated increase in our ratio of debt to earnings related to the anticipated additional financings needed to fund the Pocono Downs acquisition and subsequent development plans. Moody’s Investors Services maintained its rating of Ba3 on our senior subordinated debt following our announcement of the Pocono Downs acquisition.

Bank Credit Facility. We have a recently amended loan agreement for up to $600.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as administrative agent, or the bank credit facility. The bank credit facility is comprised of a revolving loan of up to $450.0 million and a $150.0 million term loan, both of which mature on March 31, 2008. The maximum aggregate principal amount of $600.0 million available for borrowing includes amounts available under letters of credit. As of September 30, 2004, the amount available under letters of credit totaled $250,000, of which no amount was drawn. Pursuant to the terms of the bank credit facility, the term loan shall reduce by one-eleventh of the initial principal balance, or approximately $13.6 million, beginning on September 30, 2005 and continuing each quarter thereafter. The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full on March 31, 2008. Also, pursuant to the terms of the bank credit facility, the term loan shall reduce automatically and permanently on the date and by the amount of any voluntary prepayment of the term loan. Excluding limitations under the line of credit described below, we had $202.8 million available for borrowing under the bank credit facility as of September 30, 2004, which does not give effect to the recent amendment.

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

Line of Credit. We have a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (formerly Fleet National Bank), or the line of credit. At our option, each advance accrues interest on the basis of the bank’s variable prime rate or on the basis of seven or thirty day LIBOR, plus the applicable spread at the time the advance is made pursuant to the terms of the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are our uncollateralized obligations. The line of credit expires in March 2006. The line of credit 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 September 30, 2004, we were in compliance with all covenant requirements in the line of credit. As of September 30, 2004, we had $19.9 million available for borrowing under the line of credit. The interest rate in effect at September 30, 2004 was 3.33% on the outstanding balance on the line of credit.

Capital expenditures totaled $30.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, compared to $30.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. These capital expenditures were an aggregate of the following:

We anticipate capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun to be between $45.0 million and $55.0 million for the 2005 fiscal year, comprised primarily of anticipated maintenance capital expenditures. We have also agreed to pay $280.0 million, subject to certain adjustments, for the acquisition of Pocono Downs. We also anticipate that we will spend up to $175.0 million on the construction, furnishing and equipping of a new slot machine facility at Pocono Downs, in addition to paying a one-time $50.0 million fee to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon receipt of a gaming license.

We will rely primarily on cash generated from operations to finance capital expenditures at Mohegan Sun. The purchase of Pocono Downs is expected to be funded through our recently amended bank credit facility. Subsequent expenditures for Pocono Downs, as described above, are expected to be funded through additional bank financing and/or the issuance of new senior subordinated notes.

For the years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 we incurred the following in interest expense (in thousands):

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, distributions to the Tribe and foreseeable capital expenditure requirements with respect to current operations for the next twelve months. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total $67.5 million and $70.0 million for fiscal years 2005 and 2006, respectively. The planned acquisition of Pocono Downs in January 2005 will be funded through our recently amended bank credit facility. Subsequent investments in Pocono Downs related to the payment of a one time gaming license fee in Pennsylvania and the development of a slot machine facility at the racetrack will be funded through additional bank financing and/or the issuance of new senior subordinated notes.

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

In addition to the contractual obligations described above, we have certain other contractual commitments as of September 30, 2004 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 which 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Our trademark 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 acquisition of the WNBA franchise are assessed periodically for impairment pursuant to appropriate accounting standards.

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 the other current liabilities category in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Absent changes in competitive and economic conditions or in specific prices affecting the hotel and casino 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 hotel and casino industry in general.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—an interpretation of ARB No. 51,” or FIN 46. FIN 46 provides an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities and the corresponding improvement in the financial reporting by enterprises involved with these entities. In December 2003, the FASB deferred the latest date by which we must apply FIN 46 to the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2004 for variable interest entities acquired prior to January 31, 2003. FIN 46 is currently effective for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. In accordance with FIN 46, Salishan-Mohegan accounts have been consolidated into the accounts of Mohegan Ventures-NW. We do not believe the adoption of this standard for variable interest entities acquired prior to January 31, 2003 will affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our bank credit facility in which interest will accrue on the basis of a base rate formula or a LIBOR-based formula, plus applicable spreads. As of September 30, 2004, we had $179.7 million outstanding under the bank credit facility, of which $91.7 million is payable under a term loan. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—External Sources of Liquidity” for further information relating to the terms and conditions of the bank credit facility.

We attempt to manage our interest rate risk through a controlled mix of our long-term fixed rate borrowings and variable rate borrowings and the use of derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, in accordance with established policies and procedures. We do not hold or issue financial instruments, including derivative instruments, for speculative or trading purposes. Refer to Note 7 of the consolidated financial statements for discussion on derivative transactions in fiscal year 2004. No derivative instruments were held as of September 30, 2004.

The following table provides information as of September 30, 2004 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, taking into effect Amendment No. 3 to our Bank Credit Facility in October 2004. 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 September 30, 2004.

Our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, referred to in Item 15(A)(1) of this Form 10-K, are filed as part of this report and appear in this Form 10-K beginning on page F-1.

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 September 30, 2004, 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.

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

We are governed by a nine-member Management Board, consisting of the nine members of the Tribal Council. Any change in the composition of the Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in our Management Board. The current terms for the Tribal Council members expire in October 2005, at which time the eligible voters of the Tribe may reelect current Tribal Council members who choose to run for reelection or elect new Tribal Council members. See “Part I. Item 1. Business—Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut” and “Part I. Item 1. Business—Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.”

The following table provides information as of September 30, 2004 with respect to (i) the members of the Management Board and (ii) each of the executive officers of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Mohegan Sun.

Mark F. Brown—Mr. Brown has been a member of our Management Board since October 1995. Mr. Brown became the Chairman of the Management Board in October 2000. Mr. Brown worked with the Tribe’s historian during the period in which the Tribe was working to obtain federal recognition and also served on the Tribal Constitutional Review Board from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Brown served as a law enforcement officer for over twelve years. Prior to his work in law enforcement, Mr. Brown was involved in retail sales and management.

Peter J. Schultz—Mr. Schultz was seated on the Management Board and was elected Vice Chairman of the Management Board in October 2000. Mr. Schultz held the position of Human Resources Director for the Tribe from February 1997 to September 2000. From 1982 to 1997, Mr. Schultz was employed by Aetna Life and Casualty, a large insurance company, culminating with the position of Manager of Organizational Development at the Aetna Institute.

Christine Damon-Murtha—Ms. Murtha was seated on the Management Board and was elected Corresponding Secretary in October 2000. Ms. Murtha was employed in the Finance Department for the Tribe

from 1996 to 1998 and as a reporter and photographer for the Tribe’s Communication Department from 1998 to September 2000. Ms. Murtha held the position of Supervisor/Senior Accounting Analyst with Travelers Insurance Company from 1984 to 1992. Ms. Murtha serves as Tribal Council liaison for the Environmental Department of the Tribe.

Shirley M. Walsh—Ms. Walsh has been the Recording Secretary of the Management Board and the Tribal Council since October 1995 and has been a member of the Management Board since July 1995. Ms. Walsh has worked for the Tribe in various capacities for almost eleven years. Prior to that time, she was employed for 13 years by a local certified public accountant. Ms. Walsh chaired the Tribal Election Committee from 1994 to 1995 and has served on several other committees for the Tribe.

Jayne G. Fawcett—Ms. Fawcett has been a member of the Management Board since its inception in July 1995. Ms. Fawcett served as the Vice Chair of the Management Board and the Tribal Council from October 1995 until October 2000. Ms. Fawcett worked as a social worker for the State of Connecticut in 1987 and is a retired teacher after 27 years of service. Ms. Fawcett was a Chairman of the Tribe’s Constitutional Review Board from 1992 to 1993. Currently, she oversees the Tribe’s public relations and serves as the Tribe’s Public Relations Ambassador.

Maynard L. Strickland—Mr. Strickland has been the Treasurer of the Management Board since October 2004 and a member of the Management Board since October 1995. Before that, Mr. Strickland owned and operated several restaurants in Norwich, Connecticut and Florida for 20 years.

Roland J. Harris—Mr. Harris has been a member of the Management Board since October 1995. He served as Chairman of the Management Board and the Tribal Council from October 1995 until October 2000. Mr. Harris was the founder of the firm Harris and Clark, Inc., Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors and Land Planners. Mr. Harris has served as First Selectman and CEO of the Town of Griswold, Connecticut, and also as its Planning and Zoning Commissioner. He has also served as Deputy Chief of the Griswold Fire Department and as Fire Marshal and Inspector of the Town of Griswold. Prior to assuming the Chairmanship of the Management Board in 1995, Mr. Harris served as the Tribal Planner.

Bruce S. Bozsum—Mr. Bozsum was elected as a member of the Management Board effective October 4, 2004. Mr. Bozsum replaced Donald M. Chapman, who resigned from his position in the Mohegan Tribal Council, and will serve the final year of Mr. Chapman’s five-year term. Mr. Bozsum formerly served as the manager of cultural programs for the Tribe.

Glenn R. LaVigne—Mr. LaVigne has been a member of the Management Board since January 1996. Mr. LaVigne was previously employed by the Town of Montville, Connecticut, and oversaw building and maintenance for Montville’s seven municipal buildings. Mr. LaVigne serves as council liaison for development and construction.

William J. Velardo—Mr. Velardo currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and has 28 years of experience in the casino and hotel industry. Mr. Velardo was recently named Chief Executive Officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and served as the Authority’s President and Chief Executive Officer from October 1999 to August 2004. Previously, Mr. Velardo served as its Executive Vice President and General Manager from October 1995 to October 1999. Prior to his employment with the Authority, Mr. Velardo was Chief Operating Officer for River City, a riverboat gaming venture in New Orleans, Louisiana. From 1991 to 1994, Mr. Velardo served as Senior Vice President, Casino Operations at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in New Jersey. Mr. Velardo participated in the opening of the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada, a casino, where he served as Vice President, Table Games from 1989 to 1991. Mr. Velardo also worked as Assistant Casino Manager and Pit Manager at Caesar’s Tahoe and Caesar’s Palace casinos.

Leo M. Chupaska—Mr. Chupaska was named Chief Financial Officer of the Authority in August 2004. Prior to this position, Mr. Chupaska served as Chief Financial Officer of the Tribe and was with the Tribe from

September 1996 through August 2004, and was a member of the Financial Advisory Committee of the Authority’s Audit Committee. Prior to joining the Tribe, Mr. Chupaska served as Director of Financial Services for Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. Mr. Chupaska is a certified public accountant.

Mitchell Grossinger Etess—Mr. Etess was recently named President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun. Prior to that, Mr. Etess served as Executive Vice President of Marketing of the Authority. He has over 20 years of experience in the casino and hotel industry. Mr. Etess served as the Authority’s Executive Vice President of Marketing from October 1999 to August 2004 and served as its Senior Vice President of Marketing from November 1995 to October 1999. Prior to his employment with Mohegan Sun, Mr. Etess was Vice President of Marketing at Players Island and, from 1989 to 1994, was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Hotel Operations at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. Prior thereto, Mr. Etess held various management positions in the hospitality and advertising industries.

Jeffrey E. Hartmann—Mr. Hartmann was recently named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun. Prior to that, Mr. Hartmann served as Executive Vice President, Finance and the Chief Financial Officer of the Authority. Mr. Hartmann has 13 years of experience in the casino and hotel industry. Mr. Hartmann served as the Authority’s Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer from October 1999 through August 2004 and served as its Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer from December 1996 to October 1999. Prior to joining the Authority, Mr. Hartmann worked for Foxwoods from August 1991 to December 1996, including as Vice President of Finance for Foxwoods Management Company. Mr. Hartmann was employed by Coopers & Lybrand, LLP, an independent public accounting firm, as an Audit Manager from 1984 to 1991. Mr. Hartmann is a certified public accountant.

Alan J. Greenstein—Mr. Greenstein was recently named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mohegan Sun and has 19 years of experience in the casino and hotel industry. Mr. Greenstein served as Mohegan Sun’s Vice President, Financial Controller from 2002 to August 2004, Vice President of Casino Accounting from 1997 to 2002 and Director of Casino Accounting from 1995 to 1997. Prior to his employment with Mohegan Sun, Mr. Greenstein was the Casino Controller for River City, a riverboat gaming venture in New Orleans, Louisiana. From 1990 to 1994, Mr. Greenstein served as Casino Controller for Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in New Jersey. Mr. Greenstein served as the Casino Assistant Controller and then the Coin Operations Manager at the Sands Hotel and Casino from 1988 to 1990. Mr. Greenstein worked for Caesar’s World, Inc. from 1985 to 1988. Mr. Greenstein is a certified public accountant.

Michael W. Bloom—Mr. Bloom has been the Senior Vice President of Marketing since March 1996 and has over 20 years of experience in the casino and hotel industry. Prior to his employment with Mohegan Sun, Mr. Bloom was Director of Marketing from May 1994 to February 1996 for the Casino Windsor and Northern Belle Casinos in Windsor, Ontario. Mr. Bloom also held several positions from 1984 to 1994 at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, where he was Director of Hotel Operations and Executive Director of Marketing Administration.

Jon A. Arnesen—Mr. Arnesen has been the Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for Mohegan Sun since 1999 and has over 20 years of experience in the casino and hotel industry. Prior to joining Mohegan Sun, Mr. Arnesen was the Chief Operating Officer for Millamax Gaming & Hospitality in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 1996 to 1999 and served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Carnival Gaming & Hospitality in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 1990 to 1996. Mr. Arnesen has also managed and directed hotel operations for Trump Taj Mahal Resorts and Resorts International in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gary S. Crowder—Mr. Crowder has served as the Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage since April 2000 and has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to his employment with Mohegan Sun, he held the position of Vice President of Food and Beverage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from 1998 to 1999 and the Grand Casino in Mississippi from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Crowder has also served as Director of Food and Beverage at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Hotel in Orlando, Bally’s Resort in Reno, Nevada, Resorts International in Atlantic City and Tropicana Casinos in Atlantic City.

Robert J. Soper—Mr. Soper serves as the Senior Vice President of Administration at Mohegan Sun. Mr. Soper has served in this position since June 2001. Prior to this position, Mr. Soper served as Senior Attorney for the Mohegan Tribe from 1997 to 2001. The Authority recently designated Mr. Soper to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pocono Downs, subsequent to the closing of the pending acquisition of that business.

Daniel W. Garrow—Mr. Garrow has over 30 years of experience in the information services industry and has served as Senior Vice President of Information Systems and Chief Information Officer since June 2002. Prior to joining Mohegan Sun in 1998, Mr. Garrow was the Management Information Director of the Oneida Indian Nation in Oneida, New York, from 1992 to 1998.

Paul S. Munick—Mr. Munick was recently named Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment for Mohegan Sun and has been the President of MBC since February 2003. Mr. Munick served as the Vice President of Sports and Entertainment for Mohegan Sun from 1999 to September 2004. Prior to joining Mohegan Sun, Mr. Munick served as Vice President of Athletics and Family Entertainment at Madison Square Garden in New York City from 1993 to 1998 and was Vice President of Athletics from 1990 to 1993. Mr. Munick holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stony Brook University.

The Audit Committee is comprised of members from the Management Board. All members of our Audit Committee are able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. The Management Board has determined that none of its members, and accordingly no member of the Audit Committee, is a financial expert, meaning that no person has past employment experience in finance or accounting, requisite professional certification in accounting or any other comparable experience or background, which results in the individual’s financial sophistication, including being or having been a chief executive officer, chief financial officer or other senior officer with financial oversight responsibilities. However, the Audit Committee is advised on financial matters through a Financial Advisory Committee, comprised of one or more financial experts independent from the Authority.

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our executive officers, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. Our code of ethics is available on our website at www.mohegansun.com under “About Mohegan Sun/Investor Relations.”

If we make any substantive amendments to the code of ethics or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to our principal executive or principal financial and accounting officer, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website and in a report on Form 8-K.

We do not directly compensate the individual members of the Management Board. The Tribe compensates members of the Management Board for the services they render as members of the Tribal Council and as members of the Management Board. The members of the Management Board received the following amounts for their services as members of the Management Board for fiscal year 2004: Mr. Brown, $80,000; Mr. Schultz, $73,000; Ms. Fawcett, $70,000; Mr. Harris, $70,000; Mr. LaVigne, $69,000; Mr. Strickland, $70,000; Ms. Walsh, $69,000; Ms. Murtha, $59,000; Mr. Chapman, $61,000; and Mr. Bozsum, $0. In addition, the Tribe pays life insurance premiums on behalf of each member of the Management Board to maintain life insurance on each member in the amount of $500,000.

William J. Velardo and Mitchell Grossinger Etess, Chief Executive Officers of the Authority and Mohegan Sun respectively, set the compensation for relevant executive officers other than themselves and the Chief Financial Officer of the Authority and the Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun. The compensation of our Chief Executive Officers and our Chief Operating Officer has been determined in accordance with their employment agreements, which were approved by the Management Board in March 2004. A description of the existing agreements is provided below. Leo M. Chupaska, Chief Financial Officer of the Authority, and the Authority’s Management Board are currently in the process of finalizing the terms of his employment agreement with the Authority.

The following table sets forth the compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and each of the other four most highly compensated executive officers for fiscal year 2004, referred to collectively as the named executive officers:

On March 31, 2004, we entered into amended and restated employment agreements with each of William J. Velardo, Mitchell Grossinger Etess and Jeffrey E. Hartmann. The term of each agreement runs until December 31, 2009, with automatic renewal for an additional term of five years unless either we or the employee provide notice to the other of an intention to terminate. Under the employment agreements, commencing on March 31, 2004, each of Messrs. Velardo, Etess and Hartmann were entitled to their then current annual salary, subject to an annual increase on each subsequent January 1, of no less than five percent. Each employee is also entitled to receive an annual bonus of not less than 33¹/3% of the base salary in effect for the period for which the annual bonus is paid.

Each employment agreement provides that, if the employee is terminated for cause or if the employee terminates his employment voluntarily, then the employee will not be entitled to any further compensation. If the

employee is terminated other than for cause, then the employee will be entitled to receive, at termination, a severance payment equal to his annual salary plus an annual bonus equal to 100% of his annual salary from the date of termination to the expiration date of the employment agreement.

These employment agreements further provide that the applicable employee may not, without our prior written consent, compete with us in specified states in the northeastern United States during the term of his employment and for a one-year period following a termination for cause or a voluntary termination of employment. Also, during this period, the applicable employee may not hire or solicit our other employees or encourage any such employees to leave employment with us. Under these employment agreements, the applicable employee may not disclose any of our confidential information while employed by us or thereafter. This confidentiality obligation will survive the termination of such employee’s employment and employment agreement.

On July 24, 2000 and January 5, 2001, we entered into employment agreements with John Arnesen and Michael Bloom, respectively. Under the employment agreements, Messrs. Arnesen and Bloom were entitled to receive base salaries of $175,000 and $201,600, respectively.

The employment agreements provide that if the employee is terminated for cause, then the employee will not be entitled to any further compensation. If the employee voluntarily terminates his employment and provides the required 60-day written notice, then we will pay the employee’s base salary for 60 days following the employee’s resignation, so long as the employee remains in compliance with all of the other covenants under the agreement. If the employee is terminated other than for cause, then the employee will receive his base salary for a one year period and a lump sum payment of $25,000 for relocation expenses.

The employment agreements further provide that the applicable employee may not, without our prior written consent, compete with us in specified states in the northeastern United States during the term of his employment and for a one-year period following termination of his employment. Also, during this period, the applicable employee may not hire or solicit our other employees or encourage any such employees to leave employment with us. Under these employment agreements, the applicable employee may not disclose any of our confidential information while employed by us or thereafter.

The Tribe provides governmental and administrative services to us in conjunction with the operation of Mohegan Sun. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, we incurred $15.4 million, $13.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively, of expenses for such services, which were reimbursed to the Tribe.

The Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority (an entity owned by the Tribe) was established by the Tribe in 1996 to provide utility services to the Tribe, its affiliated entities, which include us, and other tenants located on the reservation. We purchase utilities, including electricity, gas, water and sewer, from the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, we incurred costs of $16.7 million, $16.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, for these utilities.

We have a lease agreement with Little People, LLC (an entity owned by the Tribe), whereby Little People, LLC leases retail space located in the Shops at Mohegan Sun from us. The lease term expires on June 30, 2006 and may be renewed on a monthly basis. Little People, LLC is not obligated to pay any rent. We reimburse the

Tribe for sales in the leased retail space when patron player’s club points are utilized. We reimbursed the Tribe for patron player’s club points in the amounts of $244,000, $244,000 and $241,000, for fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

We lease the land on which Mohegan Sun is located from the Tribe pursuant to a long-term lease. We are required to pay to the Tribe a nominal annual rental fee under the lease. The lease has an initial term of 25 years and is renewable for an additional 25-year term upon expiration.

The Tribe, through MTIC Acquisitions, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company owned by the Tribe, has entered into various land lease agreements with us for access, parking and related purposes for Mohegan Sun. For each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, we incurred $262,000 relating to these land lease agreements. We incurred $353,000 related to these land lease agreements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.

In September 2001, the Tribe issued gaming authority priority distribution payment public improvement bonds series 2001, or the series 2001 bonds. In December 2003, the Tribe issued gaming authority priority distribution payment public improvement bonds series 2003, or the series 2003 bonds. We have no obligations to make any payments under the series 2001 bonds and series 2003 bonds. Debt service on the series 2001 bond and series 2003 bonds is paid by the Tribe from 95% of amounts received from us under the priority distribution agreement. The priority distribution agreement obligates us to make monthly priority distribution payments to the Tribe in a maximum aggregate amount of $14.0 million per calendar year, 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 our obligations to make payments pursuant to invoices for governmental services provided by the Tribe or any payments under any other agreements with the Tribe to the extent that such agreements are permitted under the bank credit facility. The priority distribution payments are limited obligations payable only to the extent of our net cash flows, as defined in the priority distribution agreement, and are not secured by a lien or encumbrance on any of our assets or property. The remaining 5% of each priority distribution payment is remitted to the Tribe free and clear of any lien. We made payments associated with the Priority Distribution Agreement of $15.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 and $15.1 million for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. Our payment obligation under the relinquishment agreement is subordinated in right of payment to the minimum distribution payment as defined in the relinquishment agreement, from us to the Tribe to the extent then due.

In compliance with the restrictive covenants of our bank credit facility and indentures, we distributed to the Tribe $49.6 million, $44.9 million and $27.0 million, net of $15.4 million, $15.1 million and $15.1 million relating to priority distribution payments for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

On September 25, 1995, the Tribe adopted the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, or 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.

preference is conditioned upon the bid by the preferred certified entity being within 5% of the lowest bid by a non-certified entity (unless the preferred certified entity’s bid exceeds $100,000 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. A number of contracts for Project Sunburst were awarded to companies controlled by Native Americans, including Tribal members, under the TERO provision described above.

As of September 30, 2004, approximately 114 of our employees were members of the Tribe.

The following table sets forth the aggregate fees paid or accrued for professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the audit of our annual financial statements for fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 2003 and the aggregate fees paid or accrued for audit-related services and all other services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 2003.

The category of “Audit fees” includes fees for our annual audit, quarterly reviews and services rendered in connection with regulatory filings with the SEC, such as the issuance of comfort letters and consents.

The category of “Audit-related fees” includes employee benefit plan audits, internal control reviews and accounting consultation.

The category of “Tax fees” includes consultation related to corporate development activities.

All above audit services, audit-related services and tax services were pre-approved by the Audit Committee, which concluded that the provision of such services by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was compatible with the maintenance of that firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions. The Audit Committee’s outside auditor independence policy provides for pre-approval of all services performed by the outside auditors.

The following financial statements and reports appear on pages F-2 through F-28 of this Form 10-K and are incorporated by reference in Part II, Item 8:

Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority as of September 30, 2004 and 2003

Consolidated Statements of Income of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

The following schedule appears on page S-1 of this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference herein:

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

Schedules other than that listed above are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on December 21, 2004.


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

By:		/s/ MARK F. BROWN
		Mark F. Brown Chairman, Management Board

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and in the capacities indicated on December 21, 2004.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT.

The registrant has not sent an annual report or proxy statement to security holders. The registrant will not be sending an annual report or proxy statement to its security holders subsequent to the filing of this Form 10-K.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and its subsidiaries (the “Authority”) at September 30, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Authority’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (the “Tribe”) established the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) in July 1995 with the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities for the Tribe on Tribal lands and the non-exclusive authority to conduct such activities elsewhere. The Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 405-acre reservation located in southeastern Connecticut. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, federally recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino gaming operations on tribal land, subject to, among other things, the negotiation of a compact with the affected state. The Tribe and the State of Connecticut have entered into such a compact (the “Mohegan Compact”), which has been approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior. The Authority is primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and development of gaming facilities. On October 12, 1996, the Authority opened a casino known as the Mohegan Sun Casino (“Mohegan Sun”). The Authority is governed by a nine-member Management Board, consisting of the same nine members as those of the Mohegan Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe). Any change in the composition of the Tribal Council results in a corresponding change in the Authority’s Management Board.

The Authority has a wholly owned subsidiary, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC (“MBC”), which owns and operates a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”), the Connecticut Sun. MBC owns approximately 3.9% of the membership interests in WNBA, LLC.

On July 23, 2004, the Authority formed Mohegan Ventures-Northwest, LLC as a wholly owned subsidiary (“Mohegan Ventures-NW”). Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 54.15% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan LLC (“Salishan-Mohegan”), formed with an unrelated third party to participate in the development and management of a casino to be located in Clark County, Washington. The proposed casino will be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

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

The Authority classifies as cash and cash equivalents deposits that can be redeemed on demand and investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates market value.

Accounts receivable consists primarily of casino receivables, which represent credit extended to approved casino customers, and hotel and other non-gaming receivables. The Authority maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts which is based on management’s estimate of the amount expected to be uncollectible considering historical experience and the information management obtains regarding the creditworthiness of the customer. Future business or economic trends could affect the collectibility of these receivables.

Notes receivable from affiliate consist of reimbursable costs and expenses incurred by Salishan-Mohegan for the development of a casino in La Center, Washington to be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (see Note

14). The notes are payable upon (1) the receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino and (2) the related property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior. Due to the inherent uncertainty in this arrangement, the Authority maintains a reserve for doubtful collection of these notes, which is based on management’s estimate of the probability that the notes will be collected considering the information management has on the progress of the casino project. Future complications in the receipt of financing, the relevant land being taken into trust or other matters affecting the development of the casino could affect the collectibility of the notes receivable.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and consist principally of food and beverage, retail, hotel and operating supplies. Cost is determined using an average cost method. The Authority maintains a reserve for slow moving inventory, which is based on management’s estimate of the amount of inventory that may not be used in future casino operations considering the length of time items are held in inventory and information management obtains regarding the plans to utilize this inventory. Future business trends could affect the timely use of inventories.

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line basis. Useful life estimates of asset categories are as follows:

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. Interest incurred for construction related projects during the construction period is capitalized at the Authority’s weighted-average borrowing rate and amortized over the life of the related asset.

In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), the carrying value of the Authority’s 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 Consolidated Statement of Income. The Authority believes no such impairment exists at September 30, 2004.

In connection with the Relinquishment Agreement (see Note 12), Trading Cove Associates (“TCA”) granted the Authority an exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, world-wide and royalty-free license with respect to trademarks and other similar rights, including the “Mohegan Sun” name used at or developed for Mohegan Sun. The trademarks were appraised by an independent valuation firm to have a value of $130.0 million. The independent valuation firm used the Income Approach—Relief from Royalty Method. The balance of the trademark is as follows (in thousands):

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”) the Mohegan Sun trademark is no longer subject to amortization over its estimated useful life as it has been deemed to have an indefinite useful life. However, SFAS 142 requires the trademark to be evaluated at least annually for impairment by applying a fair-value based test and, if impairment occurs, the amount of the impaired trademark must be written off immediately. The Authority applied the fair value test as of September 30, 2004 and determined that no impairment existed.

In January 2003, MBC acquired a membership in the WNBA and the right to own and operate a professional basketball team in the WNBA. As part of the acquisition, an independent valuation firm estimated a fair value for the player roster value, which is recorded as an intangible asset on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and the remainder of the acquisition cost has been recorded as franchise value, which is also included on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. These assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Refer to Note 13 for further discussion regarding the Authority’s accounting for these assets. The Authority recorded a write-off of $1.0 million of the player roster value intangible asset in fiscal year 2004, due to the termination of certain Connecticut Sun player contracts included on the original player roster. The loss is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of income. The Authority believes no further write-off of these intangible assets is necessary at September 30, 2004.

Debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense based on the related debt agreements using the effective interest method or the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The unamortized amounts are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Authority maintains an accrual for unredeemed Player’s Club points. The accrual is based on the estimated cost of the points expected to be redeemed at each balance sheet date. Management determines the adequacy of this accrual by periodically evaluating the historical redemption experience and projected trends related to this accrual. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Authority is self-insured up to certain limits for costs associated with workers’ compensation and employee medical coverage. Liabilities for insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of actuarial estimates of incurred but not reported claims. These accruals are included in other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. In estimating these costs, the Authority considers historical loss experience and makes judgments about the expected levels of costs per claim. The Authority also uses 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. The Authority believes 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. The Authority continually monitors the potential changes in future estimates, evaluates insurance accruals and makes adjustments when necessary.

The Authority, in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies” (“SFAS 5”), has recorded a relinquishment liability of the estimated present value of its obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement (see Note 12). The Authority reassesses projected revenues (and consequently the relinquishment liability) (i) annually in conjunction with the Authority’s 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 increases in revenues, discounted at the Authority’s 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 previous incremental layers weighted by the amount of each such incremental layer. Further, the Authority records 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 liability to differ significantly from the estimate.

The fair value amounts presented below are reported to satisfy the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments” (“SFAS 107”) and are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Authority could realize in a current market exchange.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, promissory notes, mortgages and bank financing facilities approximate fair value.

The fair value of the Authority’s other financing facilities is as follows (in millions):

The estimated fair value of the Authority’s other financing facilities was based on quoted market prices on or about September 30, 2004.

The Authority recognizes gaming revenue as gaming wins less gaming losses. Revenues from food and beverage, hotel, retail, entertainment and other services are recognized at the time the service is performed. Minimum rental revenues in the Shops at Mohegan Sun 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.

The Authority operates the Mohegan Sun complimentary program in which food and beverage, hotel, retail, entertainment and other services are provided to guests based on points that are earned through the Mohegan Sun Player’s Club. The retail value of these complimentary items is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances, except for the redemption at third party tenant restaurants and the Shops at Mohegan Sun, which are charged directly to gaming expenses.

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

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

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

The Authority records free or discounted food and beverage and other services in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 01-9 “Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer or a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products.” The Authority offers cash inducements and discounts on patron losses in certain circumstances that result in a reduction to gaming revenues. The offsets to gaming revenues were $1.0 million, $930,000, and $547,000 relating to discounts provided on patron losses for fiscal years ending September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and $281,000, $306,000 and $459,000 relating to Player’s Club points redeemed for cash for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Gaming expenses primarily include the slot win contribution, which the Authority is required to pay to the State of Connecticut (see Note 11), expenses associated with operation of slot machines, table games, keno and racebook, certain marketing expenses, and promotional expenses for the Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points and

coupons redeemed at the hotel, restaurants and retail outlets owned by Mohegan Sun, as well as third party tenant restaurants and the Shops at Mohegan Sun. Gaming expenses for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 also included expenses associated with poker operations, which closed on September 2, 2003.

The Authority expenses the production costs of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Prepaid rental fees associated with billboard advertising are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related rental agreement. Total advertising costs for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $37.3 million, $37.7 million and $34.4 million, respectively. Prepaid advertising on the Authority’s balance sheet at September 30, 2004 and 2003 was $112,000 and $71,000, respectively.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, pre-opening costs and expenses consisted primarily of direct incremental personnel costs, marketing and advertising expenses related to a major expansion at Mohegan Sun, Project Sunburst, which was substantially completed in June 2002. In accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Statement of Position 98-5, “Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities,” pre-opening costs and expenses were expensed as incurred.

The Authority uses derivative instruments, including interest rate caps, collars and swaps in its strategy to manage interest rate risk associated with the variable interest rate on its bank credit facility and the fixed interest rates on the Authority’s senior notes and senior subordinated notes. The Authority’s objective in managing interest rate risk is to achieve the lowest possible cost of debt for the Authority, and to manage volatility in the effective cost of debt. The Authority continually monitors risk exposures from derivative instruments held and makes the appropriate adjustments to manage these risks within management’s established limits. The Authority accounts for its derivative instruments in accordance with SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”), which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value.

In order for derivative instruments to qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133, the underlying hedged item must expose the Authority to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce the Authority’s exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period. If these criteria are not met, a change in the market value of the financial instrument is recognized as a gain or loss and is recorded as a component of interest expense in the period of change. The Authority excludes the change in the time value of money when assessing the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. All derivatives are evaluated quarterly.

Derivative instruments entered into by the Authority which qualify for hedge accounting are designated as either a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge:

Net interest paid or received pursuant to derivative instruments is included as a component of interest expense in the period. Pending interest settlements earned on derivative instruments held at the end of a period are also included as a component of interest expense and in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. In addition, current and long-term portions of the fair value of derivative instruments held are separately recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The current portion is based on estimated interest settlements for the subsequent one-year period for derivative instruments held and the long-term portion is based on estimated interest settlements through the remaining maturity of the instruments. These estimates are based on forward-looking LIBOR curves at the consolidated balance sheet date.

The Tribe is a sovereign Indian nation with independent legal jurisdiction over its people and its lands. Like other sovereign governments, the Tribe and its entities, including the Authority, are not subject to federal, state or local income taxes.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The most significant estimates included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to the relinquishment liability, the liability associated with unredeemed Player’s Club points and employee medical coverage and workers’ compensation self-insurance reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain amounts in the fiscal year 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal year 2004 presentation.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, which provides an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities and the corresponding improvement in the financial reporting by enterprises involved with these entities. In December 2003, the FASB deferred the latest date by which FIN 46 must be applied by the Authority for variable interest entities acquired prior to January 31, 2003, to the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2004. FIN 46 is currently effective for all variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. In accordance with FIN 46, Salishan-Mohegan accounts have been consolidated into the accounts of Mohegan Ventures-NW. The Authority does not believe the adoption of this standard for variable interest entities acquired prior to January 31, 2003 will affect the Authority’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

At September 30, 2004 and 2003, the Authority had cash and cash equivalents of $60.8 million and $73.3 million, respectively, of which $13.2 million, as of September 30, 2003, was invested in deposits that could be redeemed on demand and investments with original maturities of less than three months when purchased. No amounts were invested as of September 30, 2004. For reporting purposes, cash and cash equivalents include all operating cash and in-house funds.

The Authority recorded approximately $1.8 million of outstanding checks in excess of cash deposits held at or in transit to one of the Authority’s banking institutions as accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2004. This balance of outstanding checks was funded through the Authority’s bank line of credit when presented for payment.

For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 depreciation expense totaled $91.7 million, $91.5 million and $78.6 million, respectively. Capitalized interest totaled $12.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. There was no capitalized interest for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

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

Maturities of the Authority’s debt as of September 30, 2004, which reflects the amendment to the Bank Credit Facility in October 2004 described below, are as follows (in thousands):

On March 25, 2003, the Authority repaid the entire $251.0 million outstanding under its reducing, revolving, collateralized credit facility (the “Old Bank Credit Facility”). As of March 25, 2003, the Old Bank Credit Facility was terminated and related unamortized debt issuance costs of $403,000 were written off.

The Authority entered into a loan agreement for up to $391.0 million from a syndicate of financial institutions and commercial banks, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as administrative agent (the “Bank Credit Facility”). The Bank Credit Facility was comprised of a revolving loan of up to $291.0 million and a $100.0 million term loan (prior to Amendment No. 3 in October 2004, as described below), both of which mature on March 31, 2008. The maximum aggregate principal amount available for borrowing includes amounts available under letters of credit. As of September 30, 2004, the amount available under letters of credit totaled $250,000, of which no amount was drawn (refer to “Letters of Credit” below). Pursuant to the terms of the Bank Credit Facility, the term loan would reduce by one-twelfth of the initial principal balance, or $8.3 million, beginning on June 30, 2005 and continuing each quarter thereafter. The revolving loan has no mandatory amortization provisions and is payable in full on March 31, 2008. Also, pursuant to the terms of the Bank Credit Facility, the term loan shall reduce automatically and permanently on the date and by the amount of any voluntary prepayment of the term loan. In June 2004, the Authority made a prepayment of $8.3 million on the term loan, which effectively reduced the term loan commitment from $100.0 million to $91.7 million. Excluding limitations under the line of credit described below, the Authority had $202.8 million available for borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility as of September 30, 2004.

The Bank Credit Facility is collateralized by a lien on substantially all of the Authority’s assets and a leasehold mortgage on the land and improvements which comprise Mohegan Sun. In addition, the Authority’s obligations under the Bank Credit Facility are guaranteed by MBC. Refer to Note 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Bank Credit Facility subjects the Authority to a number of restrictive covenants, including financial covenants. These financial covenants relate to, among other things, its permitted total debt and senior debt leverage ratios, its minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and the Authority’s maximum capital expenditures. The Bank Credit Facility includes non-financial covenants by the Authority and the Tribe of the type customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions including requirements that:

As of September 30, 2004, the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all of their respective covenant requirements in the Bank Credit Facility.

At the Authority’s option, each advance of loan proceeds accrues interest on the basis of a base rate or on the basis of a one-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus in either case, the applicable spread 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 applicable spread for commitment fees times the average daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. Applicable spreads are based on the Authority’s Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Bank Credit Facility. The applicable spread for base rate advances will be between 0.50% and 1.25%, and the applicable spread for LIBOR rate advances will be between 1.75% and 2.50%. The applicable spread for commitment fees will be between 0.375% and 0.50%. The base rate is the higher of Bank of America’s announced prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%. Interest on LIBOR loans is payable at the end of each applicable interest period or quarterly in arrears, if earlier. Interest on base rate advances will be payable quarterly in arrears. As of September 30, 2004, the Authority had $100.7 million in base rate loans and $79.0 million in LIBOR rate loans outstanding. The LIBOR rate loans outstanding as of September 30, 2004 were based on a one-month LIBOR rate of 1.68% plus an applicable spread of 2.0%. The base rate loans outstanding at September 30, 2004 were based on the bank’s prime rate of 4.75% plus an applicable spread of 0.75%. The applicable spread for commitment fees was 0.5% as of September 30, 2004. Accrued interest, including commitment fees, on the Bank Credit Facility was $186,000 and $64,000 as of September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

In June 2003, the Authority received the requisite consent of its lenders to Amendment No. 1 to its Bank Credit Facility. Amendment No. 1 permitted, among other things, the repurchase of all or any portion of the Authority’s outstanding indebtedness under the 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes and the payment of both a premium with respect to such repurchase and the costs of issuance of new notes, which in the aggregate could not exceed $35.0 million.

In July 2004, the Authority received the requisite consent of its lenders for Amendment No. 2 to its Bank Credit Facility. Amendment No. 2, among other things, permitted the Authority to use the proceeds from a notes offering to repurchase its 8³/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011. Amendment No. 2 also allows the Authority to prepay up to an additional $100.0 million in principal with respect to its other senior subordinated obligations.

On October 14, 2004, the Authority received the requisite consent of its lenders to Amendment No. 3 to its Bank Credit Facility. Amendment No. 3, among other things, provided for an increase in the total loan commitment and permits the Authority to make the acquisition of Downs Racing, Inc. and certain other investments planned for Pocono Downs. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion on this amendment and the purchase of Pocono Downs.

On March 3, 1999, the Authority issued $200.0 million Senior Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.125% per annum (the “Senior Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to extinguish or defease existing debt, pay transaction costs and fund initial costs related to the major expansion of Mohegan Sun known as Project Sunburst. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The Senior

Notes mature on January 1, 2006. The Senior Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and rank pari passu in right of payment with all current and future uncollateralized senior indebtedness of the Authority. Borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility and other capital lease obligations are collateralized by first priority liens on substantially all of the assets of the Authority. As a result, upon any distribution to creditors in a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding relating to the Authority or the Tribe, the holders of collateralized debt may be paid in full in cash before any payment may be made with respect to the Senior Notes. The 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 and the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes. MBC is a guarantor of the Senior Notes. Refer to Note 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, accrued interest on the Senior Notes was $200,000 and $4.1 million, respectively.

On July 15, 2004, the Authority commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of its outstanding Senior Notes, at a subsequently determined price of 107.068% of the original principal amount tendered. The tender offer expired on August 11, 2004. As part of the tender offer, the Authority solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the Senior Notes which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate amount paid for the Senior Notes at the initial closing on August 3, 2004 was $200.5 million, which represented an original principal amount of Senior Notes tendered of approximately $186.0 million, a tender and consent solicitation premium of $13.2 million and accrued interest of $1.3 million. No additional Senior Notes were tendered after the initial closing. An aggregate principal amount of $14.0 million of the Senior Notes remain outstanding as of September 30, 2004.

On March 3, 1999, the Authority issued $300.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 8.75% per annum (the “1999 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The proceeds from this financing were used to extinguish or defease existing debt, pay transaction costs and fund initial costs related to Project Sunburst. Interest on the 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes was payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes were scheduled to mature in January 2009. The first call date for the 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes was in January 2004. The 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes were uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority. At September 30, 2003, accrued interest on the 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes was $115,000.

In July 2003, the Authority completed a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase all of its outstanding 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes. The aggregate principal amount tendered of the 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes was $294.8 million. In January 2004, the Authority used the remaining proceeds from its July 2003 offering of $330.0 million 6³/8% Senior Subordinated Notes to redeem its outstanding $5.2 million 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes. These remaining notes were redeemed at a price of 104.375% per $1,000 principal amount redeemed, or $5.5 million in aggregate, including a premium of $229,000 and accrued interest of $19,000.

On July 26, 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 Old Bank Credit Facility and fund costs

related to Project Sunburst. Interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on July 1, 2011. The first call date for the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes is July 1, 2006. The 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 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 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 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, accrued interest on the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes was $280,000 and $3.1 million, respectively.

On July 15, 2004, the Authority commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase any or all of its outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes at a subsequently determined price of 113.355% of the original principal amount tendered. The tender offer expired on August 11, 2004. As part of the tender offer, the Authority solicited and received requisite consents to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the 2001 Senior Subordinate Notes which eliminated substantially all of the restrictive covenants thereunder. The aggregate amount paid for the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes at the initial closing on August 3, 2004 was $152.5 million, which represented an original principal amount of 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes tendered of approximately $133.7 million, a tender and consent solicitation premium of $17.8 million and accrued interest of $995,000. No additional 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes were tendered after the initial closing. An aggregate principal amount of $16.3 million of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes remain outstanding as of September 30, 2004.

On February 20, 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 Old Bank Credit Facility. Interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1. The 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes mature on April 1, 2012. The first call date for the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes is April 1, 2007. The 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 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 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 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003, accrued interest on the 2002 Senior Subordinated Notes was $10.0 million.

On July 9, 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 1999 Senior Subordinated Notes 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 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 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 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2003 and 2004, accrued interest on the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes was $4.4 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

On August 3, 2004, the Authority issued $225.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes with fixed interest payable at a rate of 7¹/8% per annum (the “2004 Senior Subordinated Notes”). The net proceeds from this financing, together with $130.0 million of availability under the Bank Credit Facility, were used to repurchase the outstanding 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes and the outstanding Senior Notes tendered in the tender offer 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, with the first interest payment scheduled for February 15, 2005. The 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes are uncollateralized general obligations of the Authority and are subordinated to the Bank Credit Facility, the 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 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 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes. Refer to Note 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiares. As of September 30, 2004, accrued interest on the 2004 Senior Subordinated Notes was $2.6 million.

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 September 30, 2004, both the Authority and the Tribe were in compliance with all of their respective covenant requirements in the senior and senior subordinated note indentures.

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 dated January 28, 2003, to the WNBA (the “WNBA Note”) for $8.0 million that accrues interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.5%. As of September 30, 2004, the effective interest rate for the WNBA Note was 3.11%. 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. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, accrued interest on the WNBA Note was $134,000 and $150,000, respectively. Refer to Note 13 for a further discussion of the Authority’s investment in a WNBA franchise.

The Authority has a $25.0 million revolving loan agreement with Bank of America (formerly Fleet National Bank) (the “Line of Credit”). At the Authority’s option, each advance accrues interest on the basis of the bank’s variable prime rate or on the basis of seven or thirty day LIBOR, plus the applicable spread at the time the advance is made pursuant to the terms of the Line of Credit. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are the Authority’s uncollateralized obligations. The Line of Credit expires in March 2006. The Line of Credit subjects the Authority to certain covenants, including a covenant to maintain at least $25.0 million available for borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2004, the Authority was in compliance with all covenant requirements in the Line of Credit. As of September 30, 2004, the Authority had $19.9 million available for borrowing under the Line of Credit. No amounts were outstanding under the Line of Credit at September 30, 2003. The interest rate in effect at September 30, 2004 was 3.33% on the outstanding balance on the Line of Credit.

On July 23, 2004, the Authority’s wholly owned subsidiary, Mohegan Ventures-NW, formed a limited liability company, Salishan-Mohegan, with Salishan Company, LLC (“Salishan Company”), an unrelated third party, to participate in the development and management of a casino to be located in Clark County, Washington. The proposed casino will be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 54.15% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan, and pursuant to respective provisions of FIN 46, the accounts of Salishan-Mohegan have been consolidated into the accounts of Mohegan Ventures-NW in the consolidated financial statements.

Upon formation of Salishan-Mohegan, Salishan Company contributed, among other things, a mortgage payable of $2.6 million and a note payable of $1.0 million to the venture, which related to land and a land purchase option, respectively, also contributed to the venture. The mortgage payable bears interest due on a monthly basis at an annual rate of 9.5%, with the principal balance payable in full on March 28, 2005. The note payable bears interest at an annual rate of 15% and is payable in full, including accrued interest, on December 31, 2004. Accrued interest on the mortgage payable and note payable as of September 30, 2004 was $113,000. Refer to Note 14 for a further discussion of the formation of Salishan-Mohegan. Any and all amounts paid by Salishan-Mohegan, including interest payments, pursuant to these agreements are reimbursable by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe provided certain events occur, as prescribed in the development agreement between Salishan-Mohegan and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Refer to Note 14 for a further discussion of the development agreement with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

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 September 30, 2004.

On July 10, 2003, the Authority entered into four interest rate swap agreements, each based on six-month LIBOR plus spreads of 297 to 298 basis points and each hedging $82.5 million of the 2003 Senior Subordinated Notes. On July 29, 2003, the Authority entered into two other interest rate swap agreements, each based on six-month LIBOR plus spreads of 363 to 364 basis points and each hedging $35.0 million of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. Under these agreements, the Authority made payments on the variable interest rate provided by the derivative instrument and received payments equal to the fixed interest rate on the debt being hedged. These interest rate swap agreements qualified for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133, as amended, and were designated as fair value hedges. In the quarter ended March 31, 2004, the Authority sold these

instruments for an aggregate loss of $5.1 million. The $5.1 million loss was deferred and added to the carrying value of the respective notes being hedged and is being amortized and recorded in interest expense over the remaining term of the respective notes. Of the unamortized loss related to the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes that were tendered and paid in August 2004, $141,000 was recognized as a component of loss on early extinguishment of debt. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, the Authority recorded amortization of $558,000 on the deferred loss to interest expense and expects to record approximately $935,000 to interest expense over the next twelve months.

On February 25, 2003, the Authority entered into two interest rate swap agreements, each based on six-month LIBOR plus spreads of 388 basis points and 387.5 basis points, respectively, and each hedging $75.0 million of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. These interest rate swap agreements qualified for hedge accounting and were designated as fair value hedges. On March 10, 2003, the Authority sold these instruments for a gain of $1.1 million. The $1.1 million gain was deferred and added to the carrying value of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes and is being amortized and recorded as a reduction in interest expense over the remaining term of the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes. Of the unamortized gain related to the 2001 Senior Subordinated Notes that were tendered and paid in August 2004, $795,000 was recognized as an offset to loss on early extinguishment of debt. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, the Authority recorded amortization of $110,000 as an offset to interest expense and expects to record approximately $14,000 as an offset to interest expense over the next twelve months.

In September 2002, the Authority modified an interest rate swap and interest rate collar agreement, which were designated as cash flow hedges. The resulting fair market value liability at the date of modification was reclassified from other comprehensive loss to interest expense over the original terms of the derivative instruments. There was no remaining unamortized amount of the fair market value liability at September 30, 2004. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, the Authority reclassified the remaining unamortized amounts of the fair market value liability of approximately $303,000 into interest expense.

In August 2002, the Authority entered into three interest rate swap agreements, each based on six-month LIBOR plus a spread of 437 basis points with one instrument hedging $100.0 million of the Senior Notes and two instruments each hedging $50.0 million of the Senior Notes. These interest rate swap agreements qualified for hedge accounting and were designated as fair value hedges. During September 2002, the Authority sold these agreements for a gain of $2.2 million. The $2.2 million gain was deferred and added to the carrying value of the Senior Notes and is being amortized and recorded as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the Senior Notes. Of the unamortized gain related to the Senior Notes that were tendered and paid in August 2004, $881,000 was recognized as an offset to loss on early extinguishment of debt. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, the Authority recorded amortization of $565,000 as an offset to interest expense and expects to record approximately $47,000 as an offset to interest expense over the next twelve months.

The aggregate fair market value change in all of the Authority’s derivative instruments was $3.0 million and $1.3 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, which has been recorded as an offset to interest expense in the Authority’s consolidated statements of income. There was no change in the aggregate fair market value on the Authority’s derivative instruments recorded as an offset to or as a component of interest expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 as all derivative instruments qualified for hedge accounting. The Authority recorded a reduction to interest expense of $2.6 million and $4.1 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, compared to an increase to interest expense of $4.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, related to interest settlements on the Authority’s derivative instruments.

The Authority maintains a $250,000 uncollateralized letter of credit to satisfy potential workers’ compensation liabilities that may arise. The letter of credit expires on August 31, 2005. As of September 30, 2004, no amounts were drawn on the letter of credit.

The Authority leases space to certain tenants in the Shops at Mohegan Sun and certain other Mohegan Sun outlets. The Authority also leases, to third parties, the rights to utilize the Authority’s antenna on the Arena. Minimum future rental income on non-cancelable leases expected to be received by the Authority is as follows (in thousands):

The Authority also has loaned funds to tenants related to the Shops at Mohegan Sun and certain other Mohegan Sun outlets. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, outstanding tenant loans were $2.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively. These loans mature in periods between three and ten years. These amounts have been included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Tribe provides governmental and administrative services to the Authority in conjunction with the operation of Mohegan Sun. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Authority incurred $15.4 million, $13.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively, of expenses for such services.

The Authority leases the land on which Mohegan Sun is located from the Tribe pursuant to a long-term lease. The Authority is required to pay to the Tribe a nominal annual rental fee under the lease (see Note 11). The lease has an initial term of 25 years and it is renewable for an additional 25-year term upon expiration.

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. For each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, the Authority expensed $262,000 relating to these land lease agreements. The Authority expensed $353,000 relating to these land lease agreements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.

The Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority (an entity owned by the Tribe) was established by the Tribe in 1996 to provide utility services to the Tribe, its affiliated entities, which includes the Authority, and other tenants located on the reservation. The Authority purchases the majority of its utilities, including electricity, gas, water and sewer, from the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Authority incurred costs of $16.7 million, $16.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, for these utilities.

The Authority and Little People, LLC (an entity owned by the Tribe) have a lease agreement, whereby Little People, LLC leases retail space located in the Shops at Mohegan Sun from the Authority. The lease term expires on September 30, 2006 and may be renewed on a monthly basis. Little People, LLC is not obligated to pay any rent. The Authority reimburses the Tribe for sales where patron Player’s Club points are utilized. The Authority reimbursed the Tribe for patron Player’s Club points in the amounts of $244,000, $244,000 and $241,000 for fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

On September 25, 1995, the Tribe adopted the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (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 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 (unless the preferred certified entity’s bid exceeds $100,000 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. A number of contracts for Project Sunburst were awarded to companies controlled by Native Americans, including Tribal members, under the TERO provision described above.

As of September 30, 2004, approximately 114 employees of the Authority were members of the Tribe.

The Authority engaged McFarland Johnson, Inc. for surveying, civil engineering and professional design services. Roland Harris, a current member and a former Chairman of the Management Board and the Tribal Council, was a consultant for this firm pursuant to a consulting agreement which expired in May 2001. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, the Authority incurred $83,000 and $372,000, respectively, for such services provided by McFarland Johnson. No such services were performed for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. McFarland Johnson formerly conducted business as Harris and Clark, Inc. The Authority believes that the terms of this engagement were comparable to those that would pertain to an arms length engagement with an unaffiliated firm.

The Authority maintains a retirement savings plan for its employees under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (“401(k) Plan”). The plan allows employees of the Authority to defer up to the lesser of the maximum amount prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code or 25% of their income on a pre-tax basis, through contributions to the 401(k) Plan. The Authority matches 100% of the eligible employees’ contributions up to a maximum of 3% of their individual earnings. The Authority recorded matching contributions, net of forfeitures, of approximately $4.6 million, $3.6 million and $3.7 million to this plan for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

The Authority, together with the Tribe, maintains a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for certain key employees. This plan allows participants to defer up to 100% of their pre-tax income to the plan. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, employee contributions, net of withdrawals and changes in fair value of investments, totaled $1.3 million, $921,000 and $658,000, respectively.

The Authority sponsors a retirement plan (the “Retirement Plan”) for all employees under the provisions of Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Retirement Plan by the Authority are discretionary. Contributions are allocated to eligible employee accounts based on a rate of $0.30 per qualified hour worked. Employees become eligible after 90 days of employment and become fully vested after seven years of credited service. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Authority has contributed $3.9 million, $4.5 million and $3.9 million, net of forfeitures, to the Retirement Plan, respectively.

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

The Authority reflected expenses associated with the Slot Win Contribution totaling $208.2 million, $194.3 million and $179.6 million, respectively, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, outstanding Slot Win Contribution payments to the State of Connecticut totaled $17.8 million and $16.0 million, respectively.

On August 1, 2001, the Authority and the Tribe entered into an agreement (the “Priority Distribution Agreement”), which obligates the Authority to make monthly payments to the Tribe to the extent of the Authority’s net cash flow, as defined in the Priority Distribution Agreement. The Priority Distribution Agreement, which has a perpetual term, limits the maximum aggregate payments by the Authority to the Tribe in each calendar year to $14.0 million, as adjusted annually in accordance with the formula specified in the Priority Distribution Agreement to reflect the effects of inflation. However, payments pursuant to the Priority Distribution Agreement do not reduce the Authority’s obligations to make payments to reimburse the Tribe for governmental services provided by the Tribe or any payments under any other agreements with the Tribe. The monthly payments under the Priority Distribution Agreement are limited obligations of the Authority payable only to the extent of its net cash flow and are not secured by a lien or encumbrance on any assets or property of the Authority. The Authority’s consolidated financial statements reflect payments associated with the Priority Distribution Agreement of $15.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 and $15.1 million for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

On June 16, 1994, the Tribe and the Town of Montville (the “Town”) entered into an agreement whereby the Tribe agreed to pay to 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. Additionally, the Tribe agreed to make a one-time payment of $3.0 million towards infrastructure improvements to the Town’s water system. The Tribe assigned its rights and obligations in the agreement with the Town of Montville to the Authority. As of September 30, 2002, the Authority fulfilled the obligation to make a one-time payment of $3.0 million for improvements to the municipal water system, which has been included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and is being amortized over 40 years.

The land upon which Mohegan Sun is situated is held in trust for the Tribe by the United States. The Tribe and the Authority have entered into a land lease under which the Tribe leases to the Authority the property and all buildings, improvements and related facilities constructed or installed on the property. The lease was approved by the Secretary of the Interior on September 29, 1995. Summarized below are several key provisions of this lease.

The term of the lease is 25 years with an option, exercisable by the Authority, to extend the term for one additional 25-year period. Upon the termination of the lease, the Authority will be required to surrender to the Tribe possession of the property and improvements, excluding any equipment, furniture, trade fixtures or other personal property.

The Authority is required to pay to the Tribe a nominal annual rental fee. For any period when the Tribe or another agency or instrumentality of the Tribe is not the tenant under the lease, the rent will be 8% of the tenant’s gross revenues from the premises. The Authority is responsible for the payment of all costs of owning, operating, constructing, maintaining, repairing, replacing and insuring the leased property.

The Authority may use the leased property and improvements solely for the construction and operation of Mohegan Sun, unless prior approval is obtained from the Tribe for any proposed alternative use. Similarly, no construction or alteration of any building or improvement located on the leased property by the Authority may be made unless complete and final plans and specifications have been approved by the Tribe. Following foreclosure of any mortgage on the Authority’s interest under the lease or any transfer of such interest to the holder of such mortgage in lieu of foreclosure, the leased property and improvements may be used for any lawful purpose, subject only to applicable codes and governmental regulations; provided, however, that a non-Indian holder of the leased property may in no event conduct gaming operations on the property.

The Authority may not mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber its leasehold estate in the leased property except to a holder of a permitted mortgage. Under the lease, a “permitted mortgage” includes the leasehold mortgage securing the Authority’s obligations under the Bank Credit Facility granted by the Authority that provides, among other things, that (1) the Tribe will have the right to notice of, and to cure, any default of the Authority, (2) the Tribe will have the right to prior notice of an intention by the holder to foreclose on the permitted mortgage and the right to purchase the mortgage in lieu of any foreclosure, and (3) the permitted mortgage is subject and subordinated to any and all access and utility easements granted by the Tribe under the lease.

As provided in the lease, each holder of a permitted mortgage has the right to notice of any default of the Authority under the lease and the opportunity to cure such default within any applicable cure period.

The Authority will be in default under the lease if, subject to the notice provisions, it fails to make lease payments or to comply with its covenants under the lease or if it pledges, encumbers or conveys its interest in the lease in violation of the terms of the lease. Following a default, the Tribe may, with approval from the Secretary of the Interior, terminate the lease unless a permitted mortgage remains outstanding with respect to the leased property. In that case, the Tribe may not (1) terminate the lease or the Authority’s right to possession of the leased property, (2) exercise any right of re-entry, (3) take possession of and/or relet the leased property or any portion thereof, or (4) enforce any other right or remedy which may materially and adversely affect the rights of the holder of the permitted mortgage, unless the default triggering such rights was a monetary default which such holder failed to cure after notice.

In October 2002, the Authority entered into 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. 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 agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”) and ACLS. Under the terms of the co-investment agreement, the Authority and MPTN are guarantors of a term loan entered into between ACLS and Citizens Bank of Connecticut. The term of the co-investment agreement is for ten years and, in the event of default by ACLS, the maximum potential future payments (undiscounted) the Authority could be required to make is approximately $6.4 million.

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.

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

In the event of any bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding relating to the Authority, the Relinquishment Agreement provides that each of the Senior and Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are subordinated in right to payment of senior secured obligations, which include the Bank Credit Facility and capital lease obligations, and that the Junior Relinquishment Payments then due and owing are further subordinated to payment of all other senior obligations, including the Authority’s remaining 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 5, has recorded a relinquishment liability of the estimated present value of its obligations under the Relinquishment Agreement (see Note 2).

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 September 30, 2004, the carrying amount of the relinquishment liability was $472.0 million as compared to $505.6 million at September 30, 2003. The decrease during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 is due to $67.4 million in relinquishment payments, offset by $29.9 million for the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability and $3.9 million for a relinquishment liability reassessment adjustment. Of the $67.4 million in relinquishment payments, $36.5 million represents payment of principal and $30.9 million represents payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, the Authority paid $62.9 million in relinquishment payments, consisting of $28.6 million in principal amounts and $34.3 million for the payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, the Authority paid $51.1 million in relinquishment payments, consisting of $14.9 million in principal amounts and $36.2 million for the payment of the accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. The accretion of the relinquishment liability discount resulted from the impact of the discount for the time value of money. The relinquishment liability reassessment adjustment of $3.9 million, $22.7 million and $19.6 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, resulted from revised revenue projections as of the end of the current year compared to estimates of revenue projections as of the end of the prior year on the determination of the relinquishment liability. In fiscal year 2004, the Authority reviewed current revenue forecasts, including the estimated timing and extent of future competition, and increased revenue projections for the near future but reduced overall revenue projections for the period in which the Relinquishment Agreement applies. In fiscal years 2003 and 2002, the Authority reduced revenue projections for the period in which the Relinquishment Agreement applies, due to uncertainties involving economic market conditions that have affected the Authority’s revenues and future competition from potential additional Native American and commercial casinos in the northeastern gaming market. At September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003, relinquishment payments earned but unpaid were $18.3 million and $17.3 million, respectively.

On January 27, 2003, the Authority created a wholly owned subsidiary, MBC, for the purpose of acquiring a membership in the WNBA and the right to own and operate a professional basketball team in the WNBA. On January 28, 2003, the Authority and MBC entered into the Membership Agreement with WNBA, LLC. The Membership Agreement set 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. MBC is a full and unconditional guarantor of the Authority’s outstanding indebtedness under the Bank Credit Facility and senior and senior subordinated notes. Refer to Note 15 for condensed consolidating financial information of the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries.

In consideration for this acquisition, MBC paid $2.0 million (with funds advanced from the Authority) and issued the WNBA Note for $8.0 million that accrues interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.5%. The Authority guaranteed the obligations of MBC under the WNBA Note. Pursuant to the WNBA Note, principal payments of $1.0 million, subject to adjustment for certain revenue thresholds, and interest payments are required to be paid on each anniversary of the WNBA Note.

MBC recorded an aggregate investment of $10.3 million for the acquisition, of which $10.0 million represents the purchase price and $259,000 pertains to capitalized purchase costs. As part of the acquisition, an

independent valuation firm estimated the fair value of the player roster at approximately $4.8 million, and the remaining $5.5 million was recorded as franchise value. The player roster value is being amortized over seven years. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, accumulated amortization on the player roster value was $836,000 and $454,000, respectively. The franchise value is being amortized over thirty years. As of September 30, 2004 and 2003, accumulated amortization on the franchise value was $305,000 and $122,000, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, amortization expense associated with these intangible assets totaled $1.8 million, including the $1.0 million charge from a write-off of certain player contracts included on the original player roster, and $576,000, respectively. The Authority expects to incur $684,000 in amortization expense for each of the next five years related to these assets.

In connection with MBC’s purchase of a membership in the WNBA, MBC has an approximately 3.9% ownership position in WNBA, LLC, which is being accounted for under the cost method. Under the Limited Liability Company Agreement of WNBA, LLC, if at any time WNBA, LLC’s board of governors determines that additional funds are necessary or desirable for the WNBA, LLC’s or any league entity’s general business, the board of governors may require additional cash capital contributions. In that circumstance, each member of the league shall be obligated to contribute to WNBA, LLC an amount of cash equal to that member’s proportionate share of ownership. Pursuant to the WNBA Note, the principal payment due on the WNBA Note after any such contribution made by MBC will be reduced by the contribution amount. Through September 30, 2004, there were no cash capital contributions required by WNBA, LLC.

On July 23, 2004, the Authority formed Mohegan Ventures-NW as a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of the Authority. As an unrestricted subsidiary, Mohegan Ventures-NW is not required to be a guarantor of the Authority’s debt obligations. Mohegan Ventures-NW holds a 54.15% membership interest in Salishan-Mohegan, formed with Salishan Company, an unrelated third party, to participate in the development and management of a casino to be located in Clark County, Washington. The proposed casino (the “Cowlitz Project”) will be owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, of which the sole member of Salishan Company is an affiliate. Salishan-Mohegan also has been designated as an unrestricted subsidiary of the Authority, and pursuant to FIN 46, a variable interest entity, which requires the accounts of Salishan-Mohegan to be consolidated into the accounts of Mohegan Ventures-NW in the consolidated financial statements.

Upon formation of Salishan-Mohegan, Mohegan Ventures-NW contributed cash of approximately $2.5 million to Salishan-Mohegan as its initial capital contribution. Salishan Company contributed net tangible assets of $4.1 million, including: (1) land of $3.9 million and a land purchase option with no recorded value, with a related mortgage payable and note payable of $2.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively (see Note 7); (2) a $1.9 million asset representing the difference between the fair market value and the cost basis of the land and land purchase option, which are to be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe at cost upon the culmination of certain events described below; (3) notes receivable from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, including accrued interest and net of reserve, of $2.4 million; and (4) accrued interest payable of $492,000. The fair value of the land and land purchase option recorded at formation was determined through a market value appraisal performed by an independent valuation firm on November 2, 2004. Management does not believe the condition of the appraised land or overall market conditions have materially changed between the date of formation and the date of appraisal. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement of Salishan-Mohegan LLC dated July 23, 2004 (the “Operating Agreement”), a cash distribution of $2.5 million was made from Salishan-Mohegan to Salishan Company immediately following the initial contributions in order to establish the membership interests in accordance with the Operating Agreement. Based on a difference in membership interests prescribed in the Operating Agreement and the fair market value of the assets and liabilities contributed for those interests, a reduction in capital of $317,000 was recorded. As of September 30, 2004, the minority interest liability recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet was $1.8 million.

The land and land purchase option relate to property to be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe for purposes of the Cowlitz Project. According to the development agreement between Salishan-Mohegan and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, described below, the rights to these assets shall be assigned to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe at cost upon (1) receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino and (2) the underlying property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior. The land purchase option commits Salishan-Mohegan to purchase land at specified closing dates no later than April 2005 and April 2006 for $7.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively, which are net of deposits paid prior to formation by Salishan Company. Under the option agreement, Salishan-Mohegan is also required to make interest payments on the aggregate agreed-upon net purchase price of $11.7 million at an annual rate of 6.5%, with applicable portions payable on the respective closing dates. As of September 30, 2004, accrued interest on the land purchase option was $568,000.

Pursuant to the development agreement described below, the notes receivable of $3.0 million contributed to Salishan-Mohegan and amounts paid by Salishan-Mohegan subsequent to formation related to the development of the Cowlitz Project are reimbursable to Salishan-Mohegan by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, subject to appropriate approvals defined in the development agreement. Reimbursements are contingent and payable upon: (1) the receipt of necessary financing for the development of the proposed casino; and (2) the assignable property being taken into trust by the United States Department of the Interior. Notes receivable bear interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 2%, compounded annually. Based upon a collectibility analysis performed by management on the notes receivable at formation, a reserve amount of $594,000 was estimated and recorded. As of September 30, 2004, notes receivable from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe totaled $3.5 million, including accrued interest, offset by a $690,000 reserve in the consolidated balance sheet.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, Mohegan Ventures-NW is committed to lend up to $3.5 million to Salishan-Mohegan in connection with development costs incurred prior to the receipt of necessary financing for the Cowlitz Project, including commitments under the land purchase contracts contributed by Salishan Company. As of September 30, 2004, Salishan-Mohegan has incurred $726,000 in costs subsequent to formation, which was recorded as a note receivable from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, resulting in a remaining commitment of $2.8 million. Additionally Salishan-Mohegan is committed under the development agreement, described below, to lend the Cowlitz Tribe $500,000 for general purposes.

The Authority’s outstanding public debt, comprised of its senior and senior subordinated notes, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by MBC. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning MBC are not presented below because the Authority believes that they are not material to investors. Financial statement information for fiscal year 2002 is also not presented below due to the formation of MBC in January 2003. Condensed consolidating financial statement information for the Authority, MBC and the non-guarantor subsidiaries as of September 30, 2004 and 2003, and for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 is as follows (in thousands):

On October 14, 2004, the Authority entered into an agreement to purchase Downs Racing, Inc. and its subsidiaries from subsidiaries of Penn National Gaming, Inc (the “Purchase Agreement”). Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Authority will acquire Pocono Downs, a standardbred harness racing facility located on approximately 400 acres of land in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and five Pennsylvania off-track wagering operations located in Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Erie, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley (Allentown). As part of the Purchase Agreement, the Authority agreed to a $280 million purchase price before adjustments and other costs, with $14.0 million paid at execution of the agreement. The transaction is scheduled to close in January 2005, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The Purchase Agreement also provides the Authority with both pre- and post-closing termination rights in the event of certain materially adverse legislative or regulatory events. Following the closing of the transaction, the Authority will obtain the right to apply for a Pennsylvania Category One slot machine license which if approved, would initially permit the installation and operation of up to 3,000 slot machines at Pocono Downs.

On October 14, 2004, the Authority received the requisite consent of its lenders to Amendment No. 3 to its Bank Credit Facility. Amendment No. 3, among other things, provided for an increase in the total loan commitment from $382.7 million to $600.0 million, comprised of a $450.0 million revolving loan and a $150.0 million term loan. Amendment No. 3 also permits the Authority to make the Downs Racing acquisition and certain other investments planned for Pocono Downs. Amendment No. 3 also modified certain provisions of the loan agreement, including the Authority’s covenants relating to total leverage ratio requirements and the reduction of the term loan commitment, in eleven quarterly installments, beginning September 30, 2005.

Upon funding under Amendment No. 3 on October 18, 2004, the Authority received proceeds of $58.3 million from the increase in the term loan commitment from $91.7 million to $150.0 million. The proceeds were used to pay down existing principal amounts outstanding on the revolving loan.

On October 21, 2004, the Authority entered into a management agreement with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (the “Menominee Tribe”) and the Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority. According to the management agreement, the Authority was granted the exclusive right and obligation to manage, operate and maintain a planned casino and destination resort to be located in Kenosha, Wisconsin (the “Menominee Project”) for a period of seven years in consideration of a management fee of 13.4% of Net Revenues, as defined in the management agreement, which approximates income from operations earned from the Menominee Project. The management agreement is subject to approval by the NIGC.

Note (1): Refer to Note 14 to the audited consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K for a discussion on the amount charged to other accounts in fiscal year 2004.

Note (2): Deductions from reserves include the write-off of uncollectible accounts, net of recoveries of accounts previously written off.


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)


Title of Each Class		Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
NONE		NONE


		Page Number
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS		1

PART I

Item 1.	Business	2

Item 2.	Properties	37

Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	37

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	37

PART II

Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	38

Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	38

Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	39

Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	59

Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	60

Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	60

Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	60

Item 9B.	Other Information	60

PART III

Item 10.	Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant	61

Item 11.	Executive Compensation	64

Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management	66

Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions	66

Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	68

PART IV

Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	69

Signatures		70

Supplemental Information		71

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements		F-1

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves		S-1


	As of or for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30,
	2004			2003			2002			2001			2000
Operating Results:
Gross revenues	$	1,367,933		$	1,280,440		$	1,121,060		$	859,608		$	809,314
Promotional allowances		(111,007	)		(102,952	)		(88,167	)		(71,372	)		(70,044	)

Net revenues	$	1,256,926		$	1,177,488		$	1,032,893		$	788,236		$	739,270

Income from operations	$	246,617		$	241,333		$	213,680		$	267,935		$	195,514
Total other expense (1)		(143,748	)(2)		(145,648	)(3)		(113,648	)		(53,403	)		(48,906	)

Income before minority interest		102,869			95,685			100,032			214,532			146,608
Minority interest		18			—			—			—			—

Income from continuing operations		102,887			95,685			100,032			214,532			146,608
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			—			(591	)		(674	)

Net income	$	102,887		$	95,685		$	100,032		$	213,941		$	145,934

Other Data:
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	$	78,970		$	83,492		$	76,635		$	20,375		$	37,799
Capital expenditures	$	30,680		$	30,277		$	224,743		$	728,742		$	288,278
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	$	215,053		$	195,484		$	183,699		$	201,338		$	194,845
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets	$	1,579,705		$	1,658,511		$	1,714,055		$	1,554,693		$	885,379
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	1,003,051		$	1,101,649		$	1,052,173		$	908,000		$	502,336


	For the Fiscal Years Ended September 30,
							Dollar Variance					Percentage Variance
	2004		2003		2002		04 vs. 03		03 vs. 02			04 vs. 03		03 vs. 02
Net revenues	$	1,256,926	$	1,177,488	$	1,032,893	$	79,438	$	144,595		6.7	%	14.0	%
Income from operations		246,617		241,333		213,680		5,284		27,653		2.2	%	12.9	%
Net income		102,887		95,685		100,032		7,202		(4,347	)	7.5	%	-4.3	%


	For the Fiscal Years Ended September 30,
	2004		2003		2002
Gaming	82.2	%	82.9	%	85.5	%
Food and beverage	6.6	%	6.8	%	6.7	%
Hotel	3.8	%	4.1	%	1.9	%
Retail, entertainment and other	7.4	%	6.2	%	5.9	%

Total	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%


	Fiscal Years Ended September 30,
										Dollar Variance						Percentage Variance
	2004			2003			2002			2004 vs. 2003			2003 vs. 2002			04 vs. 03		03 vs. 02
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	215,053		$	195,484		$	183,699		$	19,569		$	11,785		10.0	%	6.4	%
Net cash used in investing activities		(32,514	)		(59,288	)		(352,255	)		26,774			292,967		-45.2	%	-83.2	%
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(195,009	)		(147,949	)		179,289			(47,060	)		(327,238	)	31.8	%	-182.5	%

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	(12,470	)	$	(11,753	)	$	10,733		$	(717	)	$	(22,486	)	6.1	%	-209.5	%


	For the Fiscal Years Ended September 30,
	2004			2003			2002
New credit facility	$	6,850		$	4,690		$	—
Old credit facility		—			4,628			12,312
8¹/8% senior notes		13,730			16,250			16,250
1999 8³/4% senior subordinated notes		134			20,446			26,250
2001 8³/8% senior subordinated notes		10,697			12,563			12,563
2002 8% senior subordinated notes		20,000			20,000			12,278
2003 6³/8% senior subordinated notes		21,037			4,792			—
2004 7¹/8% senior subordinated notes		2,583			—			—
WNBA note		205			150			—
Line of credit		179			316			17
Change in fair value of derivative instruments		—			(2,994	)		(1,254	)
Interest settlement—derivative instruments		(2,552	)		(4,082	)		3,961
Reclassification of derivative instrument losses to earnings		303			787			—
Amortization of deferred gain on sale of derivative instruments		(117	)		(741	)		—
Amortization of debt issuance costs		5,921			6,687			6,602
Capital lease obligations		—			—			9
Capitalized interest		—			—			(12,353	)

Total interest expense	$	78,970		$	83,492		$	76,635


			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)	$	1,030,618	$	23,272	$	125,062	$	388,939	$	493,345
Pocono Downs purchase obligation (3)		280,000		280,000		—		—		—
Cowlitz Project obligations (4)		14,926		11,042		3,884		—		—

Total	$	1,325,544	$	314,314	$	128,946	$	388,939	$	493,345


	Payments due by period
Contractual Commitments (in thousands)	Less than 1 year (1)		1-3 years		3-5 years		5-10 years
Slot Win Contribution (2)	$	220,818	$	435,573	$	337,684	$	884,492
Relinquishment commitments (3)		72,543		137,548		106,636		279,310
Priority distributions (4)		15,726		32,825		34,824		96,624
Town of Montville commitment (5)		500		1,000		1,000		2,500

Total	$	309,587	$	606,946	$	480,144	$	1,262,926


	Expected Maturity Date
	2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			Thereafter			Total			Fair Value
Liabilities
Long-Term Debt (including current portion):
Fixed Rate	$	3,550		$	13,970		$	—		$	—		$	330,000		$	491,345		$	838,865		$	891,438
Average interest rate		11.0	%		8.1	%		—			—			6.4	%		7.6	%		7.1	%
Variable Rate	$	19,722		$	55,546		$	55,546		$	57,939		$	1,000		$	2,000		$	191,753		$	191,753
Average interest rate		4.3	%		5.6	%		6.1	%		6.0	%		6.2	%		6.6	%		5.5	%


Name	Age	Position
Mark F. Brown	47	Chairman and Member, Management Board
Peter J. Schultz	50	Vice Chairman and Member, Management Board
Christine Damon-Murtha	56	Corresponding Secretary and Member, Management Board
Shirley M. Walsh	60	Recording Secretary and Member, Management Board
Jayne G. Fawcett	68	Ambassador and Member, Management Board
Maynard L. Strickland	64	Treasurer and Member, Management Board
Roland J. Harris	57	Member, Management Board
Bruce S. Bozsum	44	Member, Management Board
Glenn R. LaVigne	43	Member, Management Board
William J. Velardo	49	Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Leo M. Chupaska	56	Chief Financial Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Mitchell Grossinger Etess	46	President and Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Sun
Jeffrey E. Hartmann	42	Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mohegan Sun
Alan J. Greenstein	45	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mohegan Sun
Michael W. Bloom	46	Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mohegan Sun
Jon A. Arnesen	57	Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations, Mohegan Sun
Gary S. Crowder	54	Senior Vice President, Food and Beverage, Mohegan Sun
Robert J. Soper	32	Senior Vice President, Administration, Mohegan Sun
Daniel W. Garrow	54	Senior Vice President of Information Systems and Chief Information Officer, Mohegan Sun
Paul S. Munick	51	Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment, Mohegan Sun


		Annual Compensation						All Other Compensation(1)
	Fiscal Year	Salary		Bonus		Other Annual Compensation(2)		Life Insurance		401(k) Plan Matching Contributions		Retirement Plan Contributions
William J. Velardo Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority	2004 2003 2002	$ $ $	1,115,000 978,000 894,000	$ $ $	325,000 309,000 295,000	$ $ $	28,000 28,000 31,000	$ $ $	64,000 64,000 64,000	$ $ $	6200 6000 6000	$ $ $	600 600 600

Mitchell Grossinger Etess President and Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Sun	2004 2003 2002	$ $ $	666,000 573,000 564,000	$ $ $	214,000 188,000 179,000	$ $ $	13,000 13,000 14,000	$ $ $	30,000 30,000 30,000	$ $ $	6200 6000 6000	$ $ $	600 600 600

Jeffrey E. Hartmann Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mohegan Sun	2004 2003 2002	$ $ $	648,000 542,000 530,000	$ $ $	207,000 178,000 170,000	$ $ $	11,000 11,000 12,000	$ $ $	24,000 24,000 24,000	$ $ $	6200 6000 6000	$ $ $	600 600 600

Michael W. Bloom Senior Vice President of Marketing, Mohegan Sun	2004 2003 2002	$ $ $	274,000 250,000 231,000	$ $ $	45,000 41,000 30,000	$ $ $	— — —	$ $ $	— — —	$ $ $	6,200 6,000 5,500	$ $ $	600 600 600

John A. Arnesen Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations, Mohegan Sun	2004 2003 2002	$ $ $	230,000 228,000 209,000	$ $ $	45,000 41,000 30,000	$ $ $	16,000 — —	$ $ $	— — —	$ $ $	— — —	$ $ $	600 600 600


	Fiscal Year 2004		Fiscal Year 2003
Audit fees	$	628,235	$	681,319
Audit-related fees		76,733		61,953
Tax fees		60,125		—
All other fees		—		—

Total	$	765,093	$	743,272


Signature		Title

/s/ MARK F. BROWN Mark F. Brown		Chairman and Member, Management Board

/s/ PETER J. SCHULTZ Peter J. Schultz		Vice Chairman and Member, Management Board

/s/ WILLIAM J. VELARDO William J. Velardo		Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ LEO M. CHUPASKA Leo M. Chupaska		Chief Financial Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

/s/ SHIRLEY M. WALSH Shirley M. Walsh		Recording Secretary and Member, Management Board

/s/ CHRISTINE D. MURTHA Christine D. Murtha		Corresponding Secretary and Member, Management Board

/s/ BRUCE S. BOZSUM Bruce S. Bozsum		Member, Management Board

/s/ JAYNE G. FAWCETT Jayne G. Fawcett		Ambassador and Member, Management Board

/s/ ROLAND J. HARRIS Roland J. Harris		Member, Management Board

/s/ MAYNARD L. STRICKLAND Maynard L. Strickland		Treasurer and Member, Management Board

/s/ GLENN R. LAVIGNE Glenn R. LaVigne		Member, Management Board



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		F-2

Consolidated Balance Sheets of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority as of September 30, 2004 and 2003		F-3

Consolidated Statements of Income of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002		F-4

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002		F-5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002		F-6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority		F-7


	September 30, 2004			September 30, 2003
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	60,794		$	73,264
Receivables, net		13,178			13,434
Due from Tribe		52			2,453
Inventories		15,181			13,822
Other current assets		9,185			15,379

Total current assets		98,390			118,352

Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net		1,328,132			1,386,338
Trademark and other intangible assets, net		127,550			129,375
Notes receivable from affiliate, net (Note 14)		2,760			—
Other assets, net		22,873			24,446

Total assets	$	1,579,705		$	1,658,511

LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	23,272		$	1,000
Current portion of relinquishment liability		88,530			85,865
Trade payables		25,710			25,670
Accrued interest payable		18,504			22,323
Other current liabilities		96,142			86,642

Total current liabilities		252,158			221,500

Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt, net of current portion		1,003,051			1,101,649
Relinquishment liability, net of current portion		383,493			419,699
Other long-term liabilities		197			14,558

Total liabilities		1,638,899			1,757,406

Minority interest		1,845			—

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11, 14 and 16)

Capital:
Retained deficit		(61,039	)		(98,592	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(303	)

Total capital		(61,039	)		(98,895	)

Total liabilities and capital	$	1,579,705		$	1,658,511


	For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2004			For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2003			For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2002
Revenues:
Gaming	$	1,125,145		$	1,061,376		$	958,617
Food and beverage		89,850			87,040			75,062
Hotel		52,035			52,370			20,884
Retail, entertainment and other		100,903			79,654			66,497

Gross revenues		1,367,933			1,280,440			1,121,060
Less—Promotional allowances		(111,007	)		(102,952	)		(88,167	)

Net revenues		1,256,926			1,177,488			1,032,893

Operating costs and expenses:
Gaming		631,498			603,555			544,051
Food and beverage		43,264			39,206			34,275
Hotel		15,440			14,137			5,989
Retail, entertainment and other		41,870			38,482			26,980
Advertising, general and administrative		179,179			171,362			141,073
Corporate development		1,566			—			—
Pre-opening costs and expenses		—			—			7,755
Depreciation and amortization		93,595			92,123			78,721
Relinquishment liability reassessment		3,897			(22,710	)		(19,631	)

Total operating costs and expenses		1,010,309			936,155			819,213

Income from operations		246,617			241,333			213,680

Other income (expense):
Accretion of relinquishment liability discount		(29,939	)		(33,592	)		(36,333	)
Interest income		232			269			418
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest		(78,970	)		(83,492	)		(76,635	)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		(34,138	)		(27,396	)		—
Write-off of debt issuance costs		—			(403	)		(826	)
Other income (expense), net		(933	)		(1,034	)		(272	)

Total other expense		(143,748	)		(145,648	)		(113,648	)

Income before minority interest		102,869			95,685			100,032
Minority interest		18			—			—

Net income	$	102,887		$	95,685		$	100,032


	Retained Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total Capital
Balances, September 30, 2001	$	(192,177	)	$	(1,991	)	$	(194,168	)
Net income		100,032						100,032
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments					901			901

Total comprehensive income								100,933
Distributions to Tribe		(42,132	)					(42,132	)

Balances, September 30, 2002	$	(134,277	)	$	(1,090	)	$	(135,367	)

Net income		95,685						95,685
Reclassification of derivative instrument losses to earnings					787			787

Total comprehensive income								96,472
Distributions to Tribe		(60,000	)					(60,000	)

Balances, September 30, 2003	$	(98,592	)	$	(303	)	$	(98,895	)

Net income		102,887						102,887
Reclassification of derivative instrument losses to earnings					303			303

Total comprehensive income								103,190
Distributions to Tribe		(65,017	)					(65,017	)
Capital adjustment from majority-owned subsidiary transaction		(317	)					(317	)

Balances, September 30, 2004	$	(61,039	)	$	—		$	(61,039	)


	For the Fiscal Year Ended
	September 30, 2004			September 30, 2003			September 30, 2002
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income	$	102,887		$	95,685		$	100,032
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		93,595			92,123			78,721
Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability		29,939			33,592			36,333
Relinquishment liability reassessment		3,897			(22,710	)		(19,631	)
Cash paid for accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability		(30,852	)		(34,277	)		(36,207	)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		34,138			27,396			6
Payment of tender offer costs		(32,192	)		(23,044	)		—
Change in fair value of derivative instruments		—			(2,994	)		(1,254	)
Loss on disposition of assets		933			1,040			265
Provision for losses on notes and account receivable		710			1,223			991
Amortization of debt issuance costs		5,921			6,687			6,602
Write-off of debt issuance costs		—			403			826
Amortization of net deferred gain on settlement of derivative instruments		(117	)		(741	)		—
Reclassification of derivative instrument losses to earnings		303			787			—
Minority interest		(18	)		—			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables		1,551			(2,634	)		(8,809	)
(Increase) decrease in inventories		(1,359	)		492			(2,859	)
(Increase) decrease in other assets		(794	)		(4,157	)		8,631
Increase (decrease) in trade payables		40			12,260			(7,904	)
Increase in other current liabilities		6,471			14,353			27,956

Net cash flows provided by operating activities		215,053			195,484			183,699

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, net of change in construction payables of $(1,232), $(27,463) and $(126,674) respectively		(31,912	)		(57,740	)		(351,417	)
Investment in WNBA franchise (See Note 13)		—			(2,259	)		—
Proceeds from asset sales		108			1,094			148
Capitalized pre-acquisition costs (See Note 16)		(277	)		—			—
Issuance of third-party loans		(654	)		(500	)		(1,181	)
Payments received on third-party loans		221			117			195

Net cash flows used in investing activities		(32,514	)		(59,288	)		(352,255	)

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Prior bank credit facility borrowings		—			35,000			258,000
Prior bank credit facility repayments		—			(286,000	)		(265,000	)
Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan		290,000			206,000			—
Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan		(268,000	)		(140,000	)		—
Bank Credit Facility borrowings—term loan		—			100,000			—
Bank Credit Facility repayments—term loan		(8,334	)		—			—
Line of credit borrowings		208,923			67,000			10,000
Line of credit repayments		(203,837	)		(67,000	)		(10,000	)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		225,000			330,000			250,000
Payments on long-term debt		(325,925	)		(294,759	)		—
Minority interest distribution, net of contributions		(2,517	)		—			—
Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments		(36,525	)		(28,633	)		(14,911	)
Distributions to Tribe		(65,017	)		(60,000	)		(42,132	)
Payments on capital lease obligations		—			—			(1,520	)
Capitalized debt issuance costs		(3,709	)		(10,570	)		(7,416	)
Net proceeds (payment) from settlement of derivative instruments		(5,146	)		1,072			2,173
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities		78			(59	)		95

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities		(195,009	)		(147,949	)		179,289

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(12,470	)		(11,753	)		10,733
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		73,264			85,017			74,284

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	60,794		$	73,264		$	85,017

Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid during the year for interest	$	75,282		$	84,716		$	70,715


Buildings and land improvements		40 years
Furniture and equipment		3-7 years


	As of September 30,
	2004			2003
Trademark	$	130,000		$	130,000
Accumulated amortization		(10,308	)		(10,308	)

Trademark, net	$	119,692		$	119,692


	For the Fiscal Years Ended September 30,
	2004		2003		2002
Food and beverage	$	43,393	$	44,713	$	40,654
Hotel		14,166		16,514		7,205
Retail, entertainment and other		53,448		41,725		40,308

Total	$	111,007	$	102,952	$	88,167


Fiscal Year	Long-Term Debt Maturities
2005	$	23,272
2006		69,516
2007		55,546
2008		57,939
2009		331,000
Thereafter		493,345

Total	$	1,030,618


	Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
	2005		2006		2007		2008		2009		Thereafter		Total
Minimum Future Rental Income	$	3,136	$	3,115	$	2,285	$	2,257	$	2,375	$	6,351	$	19,519


	As of September 30, 2004
	Authority			MBC			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated Total
ASSETS
Property and equipment, net	$	1,324,106		$	176		$	3,850		$	—		$	1,328,132
Other assets, net		247,313			8,550			4,640			(8,930	)		251,573

Total assets	$	1,571,419		$	8,726		$	8,490		$	(8,930	)	$	1,579,705

LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Total current liabilities	$	245,848		$	8,227		$	7,013		$	(8,930	)	$	252,158
Long-term debt, net of current portion		997,051			6,000			—			—			1,003,051
Relinquishment liability, net of current portion		383,493			—			—			—			383,493
Other long-term liabilities		197			—			—			—			197
Investment in subsidiaries		5,553			—			—			(5,553	)		—

Total liabilities		1,632,142			14,227			7,013			(14,483	)		1,638,899
Minority interest		—			—			1,845			—			1,845
Total capital		(60,723	)		(5,501	)		(368	)		5,553			(61,039	)

Total liabilities and capital	$	1,571,419		$	8,726		$	8,490		$	(8,930	)	$	1,579,705


	As of September 30, 2003
	Authority			MBC			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated Total
ASSETS
Property and equipment, net	$	1,386,130		$	208		$	—		$	1,386,338
Other assets, net		265,199			10,492			(3,518	)		272,173

Total assets	$	1,651,329		$	10,700		$	(3,518	)	$	1,658,511

LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Total current liabilities	$	219,500		$	5,518		$	(3,518	)	$	221,500
Long-term debt, net of current portion		1,094,649			7,000			—			1,101,649
Relinquishment liability, net of current portion		419,699			—			—			419,699
Other long-term liabilities		14,558			—			—			14,558
Investment in subsidiary		1,818			—			(1,818	)		—

Total liabilities		1,750,224			12,518			(5,336	)		1,757,406
Total capital		(98,895	)		(1,818	)		1,818			(98,895	)

Total liabilities and capital	$	1,651,329		$	10,700		$	(3,518	)	$	1,658,511


	For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2004
	Authority			MBC			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries ⁽¹⁾			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated Total
Net revenues	$	1,254,018		$	3,479		$	—		$	(571	)	$	1,256,926
Operating costs and expenses:
Gaming and other operations		729,495			3,148			—			(571	)		732,072
Advertising, general and administrative		178,699			1,918			128			—			180,745
Depreciation and amortization		91,701			1,894			—			—			93,595
Relinquishment liability reassessment		3,897			—			—			—			3,897

Total operating costs and expenses		1,003,792			6,960			128			(571	)		1,010,309

Income (loss) from operations		250,226			(3,481	)		(128	)		—			246,617
Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability		(29,939	)		—			—			—			(29,939	)
Interest expense		(78,765	)		(205	)		—			—			(78,970	)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		(34,138	)		—			—			—			(34,138	)
Loss on interests in subsidiaries		(3,736	)		—			—			3,736			—
Other income (expense), net		(761	)		2			58			—			(701	)

Income (loss) before minority interest		102,887			(3,684	)		(70	)		3,736			102,869
Minority interest		—			—			18			—			18

Net income (loss)	$	102,887		$	(3,684	)	$	(52	)	$	3,736		$	102,887


	For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2003
	Authority			MBC ⁽¹⁾			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated Total
Net revenues	$	1,174,729		$	3,252		$	(493	)	$	1,177,488
Operating costs and expenses:
Gaming and other operations		693,052			2,821			(493	)		695,380
Advertising, general and administrative		169,856			1,506			—			171,362
Depreciation and amortization		91,528			595			—			92,123
Relinquishment liability reassessment		(22,710	)		—			—			(22,710	)

Total operating costs and expenses		931,726			4,922			(493	)		936,155

Income (loss) from operations		243,003			(1,670	)		—			241,333
Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability		(33,592	)		—			—			(33,592	)
Interest expense		(83,342	)		(150	)		—			(83,492	)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		(27,396	)		—			—			(27,396	)
Loss on interest in subsidiary		(1,818	)		—			1,818			—
Other income (expense), net		(1,170	)		2			—			(1,168	)

Net income (loss)	$	95,685		$	(1,818	)	$	1,818		$	95,685


	For the Period Ended September 30, 2003
	Authority			MBC ⁽¹⁾			Consolidating Adjustments		Consolidated Total
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	$	194,696		$	788		$	—	$	195,484

Purchases of property and equipment		(57,514	)		(226	)		—		(57,740	)
Other cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities		711			(2,259	)		—		(1,548	)

Net cash flows used in investing activities		(56,803	)		(2,485	)		—		(59,288	)

Prior bank credit facility borrowings		35,000			—			—		35,000
Prior bank credit facility repayments		(286,000	)		—			—		(286,000	)
Bank Credit Facility borrowings—revolving loan		206,000			—			—		206,000
Bank Credit Facility repayments—revolving loan		(140,000	)		—			—		(140,000	)
Bank Credit Facility borrowings—term loan		100,000			—			—		100,000
Line of credit borrowings		67,000			—			—		67,000
Line of credit repayments		(67,000	)		—			—		(67,000	)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		330,000			—			—		330,000
Payments on long-term debt		(294,759	)		—			—		(294,759	)
Principal portion of relinquishment liability payments		(28,633	)		—			—		(28,633	)
Distributions to Tribe		(60,000	)		—			—		(60,000	)
Other cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities		(11,828	)		2,271			—		(9,557	)

Net cash flows (used in) financing activities		(150,220	)		2,271			—		(147,949	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(12,327	)		574			—		(11,753	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		85,017			—			—		85,017

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	72,690		$	574		$	—	$	73,264


	Column A		Column B		Column C		Column D		Column E
	Balance at beginning of period		Charges to costs and expenses		Charged to other accounts(1)		Deductions from reserves (2)		Balances at end of period
Description:
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2004
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
Reserves for uncollectible accounts	$	1,949	$	710	$	594	$	240	$	3,013
Obsolete inventory reserve		—		454		—		—		454
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2003
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
Reserves for uncollectible accounts	$	1,241	$	1,223	$	—	$	515	$	1,949
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2002
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
Reserves for uncollectible accounts	$	765	$	991	$	—	$	515	$	1,241


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).

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 March 3, 1999, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and First Union National Bank, as Trustee, relating to the 8¹/8% Senior Notes Due 2006 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on April 21, 1999 (the “1999 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 Wachovia Bank, National Association (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee, relating to the 8¹/8% Senior Notes Due 2006 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2003 (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 Wachovia Bank, National Association (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee, relating to the 8¹/8% Senior Notes Due 2006 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, filed with the SEC on August 16, 2004 (the “June 2004 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).

4.5		Form of Global 8¹/8% Senior Note Due 2006 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the 1999 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).

4.6		Senior Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 3, 1999, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Salomon Smith Barney Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, LLC, SG Cowen Securities Corporation, Bear, Sterns & Co. Inc., BankBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. and Fleet Securities, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the 1999 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).

4.7		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 8³/8% 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).


Exhibit No.		Description
4.19		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 7¹/8% 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).

4.20		Form of Global 7¹/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the June 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

4.21		Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2004, among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, SG Americas Securities, LLC, Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., McDonald Investments Inc., Caylon Securities (USA) Inc., Commerzbank Capital Markets Corp. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC (filed as Exhibit 4.21 to the June 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.1		The Mohegan Tribe—State of Connecticut Gaming Compact between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the State of Connecticut (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 1996 Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.2		Agreement, dated April 25, 1994, between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the State of Connecticut resolving certain land claims (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the 1996 Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.3		Memorandum of Understanding, dated April 25, 1994, between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the State of Connecticut regarding implementation of the Compact and the Resolution Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the 1996 Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.4		Agreement, dated June 16, 1994, between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the Town of Montville, Connecticut (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the 1996 Form S-1, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.5		Land Lease, dated September 29, 1995, between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the 1996 Form S-1, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.6		Amendment to the Land Lease, dated February 19, 1999, between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the 1999 Form S-4, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.7		Defeasance Escrow Deposit Agreement, dated as of March 3, 1999, by and among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and First Union National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the 1999 Form S-4, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.8		The Merrill Lynch Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Trust Agreement, dated September 1, 1998, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Merrill Lynch Trust (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the 1998 Form 10-K, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.9		Mohegan Retirement Plan dated as July 30, 2001 between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2002 (the “2002 Form 10-K), and incorporated by reference herein).

10.10		Priority Distribution Agreement between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, dated August 1, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Authority’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2001 (the “June 2001 10-Q”), and incorporated by reference herein).


Exhibit No.		Description
10.11		Administrative Services Agreement between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Fleet Retirement Plan A Services, dated July 30, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the June 2001 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.12		Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager where the Construction Manager is NOT a Constructor, AIA Document B801/Cma, and Supplemental Conditions, dated July 9, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the 2002 Form 10-K, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.13		General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager-Advisor Edition, AIA Document A201/CMa, and Supplementary Conditions to the Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager (filed as Exhibit 10.22 to the 2002 Form 10K, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.14		Employment Agreement, dated July 24, 2000, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and John Arnesen (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Authority’s Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, filed with the SEC on November 12, 2002 (the “2001 10-K/A”), and incorporated by reference herein).

10.15		Employment Agreement, dated January 5, 2001, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Michael Bloom (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the 2001 10-K/A, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.16		Employment Agreement, dated June 14, 2000, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Gary Crowder (filed as Exhibit 10.22 to the 2001 10-K/A, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.17		Employment Agreement, dated October 4, 2001, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Robert Soper (filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the 2001 10-K/A, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.18		Employment Agreement, dated June 23, 2000, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Daniel Garrow (filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the 2002 Form 10K, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.19		Membership Agreement, dated January 28, 2003, by and among WNBA, LLC, the Mohegan Basketball Club LLC, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 30, 2003, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.20		Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2003, 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 as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2003, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.21		Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2003, by and among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 1, 2003, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.22		Loan Agreement, dated June 27, 2003, between Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the June 2003 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.23		Revolving Loan Note, dated June 27, 2003, between Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the June 2003 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.24		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 31, 2004, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and William J. Velardo (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the March 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).


Exhibit No.		Description
10.25		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 31, 2004, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Jeffrey E. Hartmann (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the March 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.26		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 31, 2004, by and between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Mitchell Grossinger Etess (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the March 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.27		First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated June 11, 2004, between Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the June 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.28		Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated June 22, 2004, between Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the June 2004 10-Q, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.29		Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2004, by and among the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2004, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.30		Management Agreement between The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan, LLC, dated September 21, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Authority’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-120119, filed with the SEC on November 1, 2004 (the “2004 Form S-4”), and incorporated by reference herein).

10.31		Development Agreement between The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan, LLC, dated September 21, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the 2004 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.32		Purchase Agreement by and among PNGI Pocono Corp., PNGI, LLC, and Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority as of October 14, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 18, 2004, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.33		Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated October 14, 2004, by and among the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Bank of America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 18, 2004, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.34		Third Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated August 31, 2004, between Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the 2004 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).

10.35		Management Agreement by and among the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, the Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated October 21, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the 2004 Form S-4, and incorporated by reference herein).

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).