MOHEGAN, Conn. (AP) — The chief executive of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority says the Mohegan Sun casino is laying off more than 300 employees and replacing its CEO.
Mitchell Etess tells The Day of New London (http://bit.ly/QXYt7n) Thursday that Jeffrey Hartmann will be replaced by Bobby Soper, CEO of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Etess tells the newpaper that 282 employees are being laid off immediately and another 46 will be let go at the end of October when the casino closes a restaurant that will reopen under new management. Etess said the casino is also shutting down its keno operation.
He said the layoffs affect workers in nearly every department and job level.
The casino and nearby rival Foxwoods have blamed revenue declines on the weak economy and new regional competition.
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Information from: The Day, http://www.theday.com
