The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, which operates casinos in the Poconos, Connecticut and elsewhere, has been making noise about getting into the A.C. casino market. It may now get a shot with the Tropicana in trouble.
Jeffrey E. Hartmann, Mohegan's chief operating officer, gave us this statement last night:
"We have placed a call to the state of New Jersey to find out about the process for the disposition of the asset. Atlantic City represents an opportunity to extend the Mohegan Sun brand into another good marketplace."
Of course, Mohegan is not alone. Other potential bidders are Cordish Co. of Baltimore, gambling mogul Steve Wynn.
