UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2008
MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Connecticut | | 033-80655 | | 06-1436334 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT | | 06382 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
(860) 862-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Section 8 – Other Events
On September 22, 2008, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) issued a press release announcing its plans to delay a major capital spending component in its Project Horizon expansion of the Mohegan Sun gaming and entertainment complex as a result of the ongoing economic recession affecting the regional gaming markets. The Authority will suspend the Earth Expansion component and the adjacent parking garage and will reevaluate the feasibility of such components in approximately 12 months. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The press release may also be found on the Authority’s website atwww.mtga.com, under “Investor Relations/Financial News.”
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:
99.1 Press Release of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated September 22, 2008.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY |
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| Date: September 23, 2008 | | | | By: | | /s/Bruce S. Bozsum |
| | | | | | Bruce S. Bozsum |
| | | | | | Chairman, Management Board |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated September 22, 2008. |
