Mohegans Look to Expand Casino Business
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – As reported by the Hartford Courant: "The Mohegan Tribe is looking to capitalize on the success of its Mohegan Sun casino by taking its gambling business nationwide.
"The tribe is looking to play a major role in developing and managing an Indian casino near Chicago, and is working with other tribes to open casinos in California and Washington.
"…The Mohegans also are considering deals with the Cowlitz Tribe for a casino 25 miles north of Portland, Ore., and with the Torres Martinez Band of Cahuilla Indians from Palm Springs, Calif.
"…Most tribes use casino revenue to pay for housing, education and other reservation services. But a handful of tribes are beginning to use huge gambling profit for new investments…"