Mohegan tribe eyes Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- As reported by the New Jersey Star Ledger: "The Mohegan tribe, which owns one of the most successful casinos in the country, is looking to make a move in Atlantic City.

"The fact executives from the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut have been eyeing the Tropicana in A.C. has been widely reported since that casino was forced to put itself up for sale in December.

"But the Mohegans also have been speaking with Trump Entertainment Resorts about purchas ing Trump Marina, according to three people familiar with the talks who asked not to be identified be cause the discussions are preliminary. Some analysts think Trump Marina could make more sense for the tribe because the casino is smaller and would cost less.

"...Mohegan officials also declined to say whether they were specifically eyeing a Trump casino. But they were not shy about their interest in A.C., where they have made frequent trips in recent weeks to scope out opportunities..."