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Bain Capital Assumes Control of Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea

Private equity firm Bain Capital has taken control of Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjong Island, the largest integrated resort in South Korea. This follows financial difficulties faced by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), whose South Korean subsidiary defaulted on a substantial loan.

Bain Capital confirmed on Monday for The Korean Economic Daily that it had obtained a controlling interest in MGE Korea, the South Korean branch of U.S.-based Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. MGE Korea previously held full ownership of the luxury resort, but after defaulting on a $275 million loan from multiple lenders in November 2021, it lost management control.

The resort, situated near Incheon International Airport, spans 461,661 square meters—comparable to 64 soccer fields. It features three five-star hotels with a combined total of 1,275 rooms, a 15,000-seat performance arena, an indoor water park under a glass dome, and a large-scale convention center capable of hosting up to 4,000 guests. Additionally, Inspire is the country’s largest foreigner-exclusive casino.

Financial Struggles and Bain Capital’s Intervention

Despite an investment of $1.6 billion, MGE Korea has struggled financially since the resort’s grand opening in January last year. By September, Inspire had recorded revenue of KRW 219 billion ($152 million) but suffered a net loss of KRW 265.4 billion ($152 million). In its most recent fiscal year (October 2023–September 2024), the resort posted an operating loss of KRW 156.4 billion ($108 million).

Bain Capital exercised its rights to take control of MGE Korea after the parent company was unable to meet its loan obligations. Consequently, the resort’s official name has been changed from Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort to Inspire Entertainment Resort.

During Mohegan’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call, the company’s COO, Ari Glazer, acknowledged the transition, stating, “Following the earnings release this morning and just a few hours ago,…

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Nanticoke

Rosters set for 56th Moses Senior All-Star Classic

Rosters are set for the 56th The Dr. George P. Moses Senior All-Star Classic, which is sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Athletic Association and The Citizens’ Voice.

The Senior Classic features the best basketball players from the Wyoming Valley Conference and is scheduled for Friday, April 4 at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. The girls game tips off at 6:30 with the boys game following immediately after.

WVC coaches pick the rosters for the games, selecting the best seniors from the conference’s 15 member schools.

Parents of players selected to participate should have received information on how to place a congratulatory ad in the game program. If not, parents can contact Jim Reeser at jreeser@citizensvoice.com.

Preliminary rounds and semifinals for the 3-point shootout are Sunday, March 30 at Wilkes-Barre Area. Players are asked to arrive by 11:45 a.m. to receive their game shirts and to get the team photo.

The Senior All-Star Classic has aided hundreds of people in need in the Wyoming Valley.

To date, the Classic has raised more than $1 million through advertisements, tickets and programs to financially support local service organizations and families with medical needs.

BOYS ROSTERS

Team Lavan: Ryan Sechleer, Crestwood; Brady Grevera, Crestwood; Quran Brooks, Wilkes-Barre Area; Jordany Rodriguez, Wilkes-Barre Area; RJ Brogan, Nanticoke Area; Ethan Ball, Nanticoke Area; Jude Nocito, Dallas; Jack Dale, Dallas; Navion Terry, Wyoming Valley West; Leman Weatherspoon, Wyoming Valley West; Aiden Lynn, Pittston Area; Paul Jordan McGarry, Pittston Area; Matt Walter, Pittston Area; Luis Guzman, Hazleton Area; Gavin Perkosky, Hazleton Area. Coaches: Jim Lavan, Kaleem Williams, Tysean Whitt, Wilkes-Barre.

Team Macario: Anthony DeLucca, Wyoming Area; Lukas Burakiewicz, Wyoming Area; David Popson, Holy Redeemer; Brayden Sock, Holy Redeemer; Gernard Williams, Hanover Area; Noah Dewey, Hanover Area; Antek Evan, Wyoming Seminary; Teddy Kraus, Wyoming Seminary; Mahki Mickels, Tunkhannock; Jayden Ransom, Tunkhannock; Julian Howie, Berwick; Billy Hanson, Berwick; Kaden Hickman, Berwick; Nick…

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This Week Now: The Philadelphia Flower Show, early Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, live music, and a breadmaking class to round out your week

While spring hasn’t quite sprung just yet, we are certainly getting closer with the Philadelphia Flower Show and early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. There is a little something for everyone this week in the Philadelphia region.

In the city, the popular Philadelphia Flower Show is returning to bring some much-needed color to our winter landscape. Green will be the theme at JD McGillicuddy’s in Havertown when they host a Shamrock Singles Night.

If you love to learn and be hands-own, there will also be a sourdough bread making class and a class on building a rain barrel.

For the younger set, Unami Middle School in Chalfont is performing Something Rotten, Jr., and the Cheltenham Center for the Arts is holding a special Family Fun Day with plenty of creative projects for the family to work on together.

Enjoy a special double feature using 35mm at the Mahoning Drive-in Roadshow at the Ambler Theater and enjoy some live music at Harrigan’s Pub.

The Philadelphia Flower Show

From now until Sunday, Mar. 9, the annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world, it brings together florists, landscapers and designers from around the world. This year’s theme is Gardens of Tomorrow.

Besides the juried competition in horticulture and floral arranging, there will also be gardening talks, demonstrations, shopping and live performances.

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located at 1101 Arch Street in Philadelphia. For tickets and more information, visit phsonline.org.

Sourdough Bread Making Master Class

On Thursday, Mar. 6, at 10:00 a.m., Lansdale’s Vituperio Bakery & Studio will be offering a Sourdough Bread Making Master Class.

During the class, which is 5 to 6 hours long, attendees will learn how to use a sourdough starter, what ingredients and tools are needed to…

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UPDATED: Bain Capital takes control of Mohegan’s South Korean resort

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Dean’s Lists 3/2/25

Luzerne County Community College

Luzerne County Community College announced the following students were named to the fall president’s list with 4.0 averages and to the honors list with averages between 3.25 and 3.49. The list of students named to the dean’s list with averages between 3.5 and 3.99 was published separately.

President’s list: Michael Alba, Wyoming; Maria Aliaga Maldonado, Ashley; Molly Askew, Kingston; Joshua Atchue, Larksville; Daniel Balas, Sugar Notch; Lukas Balas, Sugar Notch; Stephen Berrettini, Hanover Twp.; Diana Biletskaya, Wilkes-Barre; Lexi Brink, Glen Lyon; Benjamin Burke, Hunlock Creek; Christian Cambridge, Nanticoke; Rene Caruso, Larksville; James Cassarella, Wilkes-Barre; Ethan Chafin, Hanover Twp.; Angie Chavez Sanchez, Wilkes-Barre; Mia Contardi, Dallas; Peyton David, Harveys Lake; Paige Dean, Kingston; Gianna Dicton, Forty Fort; Kaley Ellard, Plymouth; Dominick Fazzino, Shavertown; Jennifer Franklin, Hunlock Creek; Colbey Gallagher, Mountain Top; Selenia Garcia, Nanticoke; Anthony Grieco, Duryea; Suzanne Gurley, Duryea; Jeremy Hart, Mountain Top; Jahlil Harvey, Wilkes-Barre; Jorge Huapaya, Kingston; Ashlee Hules, Luzerne; Stephen Inman, White Haven; Trevor Inman, Mountain Top; Maryam Johnson, Edwardsville; Alexander Kaczmarczyk, Glen Lyon; Chiara Kervick, Forty Fort; Austin Kimelewski, Larksville; Elias King, Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Kopko, White Haven; Nicholas Kosek Jr, Shickshinny; Alia Kotarsky, Wapwallopen; John Kovach III, Plymouth; Sarah Krzywicki Appenzeller, Larksville; Carolina Lantigua, Wilkes-Barre; Melanie Levier, Mountain Top; Anthony Limongelli, Wapwallopen; Abhisha Liya Varghese, Wilkes-Barre; Samantha Maldonado, Wilkes-Barre; Caitlyn Maloney, Plymouth; Jonathan Mancera, Pittston; Lauren Marsico, Wilkes-Barre; Ryan Martin, Falls; Yovanny Martinez, Kingston; Nairoby Martinez de Nunez, Pittston; Christopher Mirabelli, Tunkhannock; Nicholas Moza, Tunkhannock; Hoa Nguyen, Wilkes-Barre; Vegan O’Donnell, Dallas; Sydney Ogle, Kingston; Alexi Ostroski, Pringle; Michael Perlock, Swoyersville; Jade Purta, Kingston; Ruth Rodriguez Vasquez, Nanticoke; Ralph Shulde, Kingston; Jessica Sosa, Wilkes-Barre; Daniella Soto, Trucksville; Ashton Spaide, Wapwallopen; Anna Stibick, Mountain Top; Casey Strachan, Wilkes-Barre; Paige Suda, Edwardsville; Crystal Szewczyk, Pittston; Emma Thomas, Glen Lyon; Richard Thomas, Mountain Top; Kieran Traver,…

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Region 7 wrestling, 2025: Complete results from Lacey

The NJSIAA/IBEW Local 102 Region 7 wrestling tournament is complete at Lacey High School.

Region 7

First Round Results

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9-Tristan O`Rourke, Cherokee d. 8-John Anthony Fenuto, West Deptford, 6-3 (SV).
4-Cade Collins, Southern p. 13-Cristian Perales, Paul VI, 1:19.
6-Chase Dubuque, Delran md. 11-Ryan Hannigan, Rancocas Valley, 13-2.
7-Vincent Pedalino, Toms River South d. 10-Joseph Hart, Shawnee, 18-0 (TF 3:50).

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5-Rocco Monteferrante, Audubon p. 12-Joseph Cartaino, Cherokee, 3:35.
3-Brendan Schuler, Lacey d. 14-Everett Hardy, Cherry Hill East, 17-0 (TF 3:14).
6-Ryan Preziosi, Kingsway d. 11-Liam Suydam, Moorestown, 20-2 (TF 5:46).
10-Riley Correal, St. John Vianney md. 7-Mason Lugo, Central Regional, 8-0.

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9-Cole Denning, Haddon Heights d. 8-Alexander Ekimoglou, Gloucester, 4-3 (UTB).
5-Kyle Figueroa, Seneca d. 12-Luke Condello, Central Regional, 8-2.
3-Owen Boyle, Lenape md. 14-Kyle Leonard, Lacey, 15-4.
10-Mason Musciano, Collingswood p. 7-Colin Glenn, Kingsway, 3:45.

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8-Charles Gold, Manchester Township p. 9-Leeland Rogers, Shawnee, 1:52.
5-Michael Mirassol, Seneca d. 12-RJ Bauman, Audubon, 15-0 (TF 3:45).
7-Jayce Cappello, Toms River East d. 10-Owen Gardner, Paul VI, 18-3 (TF 5:52).
2-Ramon Alfonso Arroyo, Kingsway d. 15-Christian Pereira, Delran, 20-4 (TF 5:01).

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8-Reid Angermeier, Lenape p. 9-Sam Pari, Southern, 5:15.
5-Peyton Reese, Seneca md. 12-Michael Angelini, Moorestown, 8-0.
3-Owen Entrekin, West Deptford d. 14-Brayden Ervin, Audubon, 16-1 (TF 4:12).
7-Owen Beneciuk, Toms River South d. 10-Anthony Russo, Red Bank Catholic, 7-6.

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9-Logan Zimmer, Moorestown d. 8-Thomas Andrews, Haddon Township, 14-12.
13-Damian Vonderlinden, Toms River East p. 4-Luken Ramos, Red Bank Catholic, 5:28.
7-Brayden Curcio, West Deptford d. 10-Logan Shugar, Lenape, 13-8.
2-Riley Gutierrez,…

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Bain Capital takes control of MGE Korea

The investment firm says MGE defaulted on a loan used to finance the integrated resort.  

South Korea.- Bain Capital has announced it has taken operational control of the South Korean casino resort Mohegan Inspire. The company reportedly took the decision because Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) defaulted on US$275m in loans used to finance the integrated resort (IR). 

However, MGE issued a statement claiming that, while Mohegan did not satisfy certain financial covenant tests, “it has not missed a payment of principal or interest.”

The statement reads: “The loan held by Bain Capital does not mature until May 2027, with no principal payments due before the maturity date. We made several good faith proposals for amending the financial covenants that are consistent with market precedents. However, Bain Capital has dismissed those proposals and provided counterproposals that would result in Bain Capital receiving large payments ahead of other Inspire lenders.”

It added: “We have been and will continue to attempt to negotiate in good faith with Bain Capital to find a mutually agreeable solution that allows us to be continuing partners with the people of Korea and our various stakeholders. We do not believe the change-of-control pursued by Bain Capital is in the best interests of the property, its team members and customers, other lenders and various key stakeholders.”

Mohegan Inspire held a soft opening on November 30, 2023 and a full opening last March. It has over 150 table games, 390 slot machines, and 160 electronic table games (ETG). It has a floor for VIP guests featuring a Guandong-style restaurant.

Mohegan Inspire held a soft opening on November 30, 2023 and a grand opening last March.

A week ago, MGE shared its financial results for the first quarter of financial year 2024/2025. It…

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Nanticoke

GIRLS WRESTLING: District 2 sends nine to states from Central Regional

MILTON – For Gia Silva, Saturday was like a redemption tour.

The Wallenpaupack sophomore was one spot away from Hershey last year, finishing fifth at the PIAA Girls’ Wrestling Central Regional.

This year, she made sure her ticket to the Giant Center wouldn’t hinge on a run through the consolation round.

She rolled through the championship bracket to earn second place as one of nine District 2 wrestlers who are headed to the Giant Center next weekend. Joining Silva are Honesdale’s Saige Olver (118), Maddison Miller (142) and Jaidyn Mikulak (285), Nanticoke Area’s Emily Kivler (112) and Sierra Ripka (170), Wyoming Valley West’s Bella Seip (118), Delaware Valley’s Kate Prior (155) and Crestwood’s Samara Bailey (285).

Sometimes, emotions play a big part in wrestling. For Silva, it was falling one spot short in last year’s regional, and bouncing back from a tough loss to Kivler in last week’s District 2 112-pound Championship.

She went back to work this week with one thought on her mind: Don’t fall one spot short this year.

“It’s pretty exciting because I have been waiting for this since last season,” Silva said. “This was like a comeback for me. Last week’s loss, you just have to leave it in the past. You can’t focus on it because you aren’t going to get anywhere if you do that. You just have to wrestle hard.”

She opened up with a 15-6 win over Milton’s Louise Cromley, and followed it up by pinning Bald Eagle Area’s Addison Tice in the quarters. She punched her ticket in a heart-pounding semifinal where she led Punxsutawney’s Evelynn Neale, 7-0, before giving up a late, seven-point move to tie the match at 7-7.

In overtime, she scored the bout-clinching takedown with 22 seconds left.

“I got kind of caught in that one move where she got some back points on me,”…

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A Fashionable Madness: The Obsession with ‘Settler Colonialism’

Washington, District of Columbia, USA. 18 Oct 2023. A protester holds up two signs condemning settler colonialism at an 18 October pro-Palestine protest organised by Jewish Voice For Peace. Credit: Natascha Tahabsem/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News

A review of On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice by Adam Kirsch, 160 pages, W.W. Norton & co. (August 2024).

According to legend, in around 1626, Dutch trader Peter Minuit arranged the purchase of what came to be known as Manhattan by the New Netherland company for “24 dollars’ worth of beads and trinkets.” Historians have long considered the transaction just one—albeit especially significant—item in a long inventory of dispossession and displacement of natives by settlers in the New World. This history has more recently become the focus of public consternation. In its official land acknowledgement, for instance,

New York University acknowledges that it is located on Lenapehoking, ancestral homelands of the Lenape people. We recognize the continued significance of these lands for Lenape nations past and present, we pay our respects to the ancestors as well as to past, present, and emerging Lenape leaders…. We believe that addressing structural Indigenous exclusion and erasure is critically important and we are committed to actively working to overcome the ongoing effects and realities of settler-colonialism.

Yet attempting to generalise from patterns of European settlement in North America to other regions with distinct histories often produces absurd and catastrophic delusions, as Adam Kirsch argues inhis new book, On Settler Colonialism.

I am a descendant of Protestant Europeans who came to North America in the 1700s. But according to the precepts of settler colonialism, I remain as much a settler as my English and Scotch–Irish ancestors or their German, Polish, and Lithuanian immigrant followers and will bequeath my settler colonialist status to my children and their future offspring….

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