North Carolina has two operating Indian casinos and an Indian bingo hall. All three are owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina.

In 2015 the tribe opened the Cherokee Valley River Casino and hotel in Murphy, now a booming and expanding draw which itself drew more than 1.4 million people last year. Success in gaming has helped to lift the nearly 16,000 members of the tribe out of generational poverty.

They get more gambling revenue than Las Vegas. In 2017, Indian gaming revenues increased 3.9%.
Native American gambling comprises casinos, bingo halls, and other gambling operations on Indian reservations or other tribal lands in the United States. Because these areas have tribal sovereignty, states have limited ability to forbid gambling there, as codified by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. As of 2011, there were 460 gambling operations run by 240 tribes, with a total annual.
There are three federally-recognized Cherokee tribes or bands. Only one issues per capita payments to their adult members. This is Eastern Band. They don’t give out monthly checks, but disburse bi-annual allotments, that will fluctuate with tribal.

A new Indian casino resort at King's Mountain is under construction by the Catawba Indian Nation. The casino is named Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort and will open in the Spring 2021.

News Headlines

Cherokee approves $275 million expansion of Valley River Casino & Hotel in MurphyJuly 20, 2021 - The Cherokee Tribal Council has approved a $275 million master plan to add a second hotel tower and more gaming at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino... Read more Catawba Two Kings Casino opening brings heavy traffic to Kings MountainJuly 11, 2021 - Since opening a 500-slot temporary casino at Catawba Two Kings Casino, the crowds have been coming in high numbers everyday creating heavy traffic in Kings Mountain.... Read more Catawba Two Kings temporary casino is now open!July 2, 2021 - The Catawba Indian Nation opened its 'temporary casino' at noon yesterday at the future home of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort. The location is 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. in Kings Mountain... Read more Indian

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Will Open $250M Hotel Tower and Convention Center this FallJune 26, 2021 - Harrah's Cherokee Casino is completing construction of a $250 million expansion project that began with a groundbreaking in June 2018. The new additions include a hotel tower and convention... Read moreKings Mtn Casino Readies for July Opening | Photo UpdateJune 21, 2021 - Catawba Two Kings Casino is preparing to open its temporary slots casino in July. This facility will operate 24 hours a day and feature 500 slot machines, a snack bar, food trucks, valet... Read more Catawba Two Kings Casino will open first 500 slots July 1, 2021June 6, 2021 - FOX 46 has confirmed the early opening of a 500 slot machine facility is scheduled to open July 1st. The facility will provide a temporary location to play slots while the Catawba Two Kings Casino... Read moreCherokees appeals judge's ruling that favored Catawba Two Kings CasinoMay 27, 2021 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has appealed last month's ruling by a federal judge to allow the Catawba Nation from South Carolina to proceed with construction... Read more Catawba Two Kings 'Pre-launch' Casino hiring for July openingMay 25, 2021 - Catawba Two Kings Casino completed a two-day job fair last week in preparation for the July 1st opening of its 'pre-launch' casino. The temporary casino needs 200 new workers and... Read more Headlines continued...

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North Carolina Indian Casinos

Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort
I-85 Exit 5
Dixon School Road
Kings Mountain, NC

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-7777

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino
777 Casino Parkway
Murphy, NC 28906
828-656-1679

Cherokee Tribal Bingo
Highway 19 North
Cherokee, NC 28719
800-410-1254
828-497-4320

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2021

Catawba Two Kings Casino wins legal challenge from Cherokee IndiansApril 23, 2021 - The North Carolina-based Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians sued the South Carolina-based Catawba Nation to stop construction of the Two Kings Casino at Kings Mountain, NC.... Read more Catawba will open temporary casino July 1 during construction of Two Kings CasinoApril 1, 2021 - Catawba Nation will open a temporary casino during the construction of Two Kings Casino Resort. The modular facility will open July 1 with 500 slot machines and a food... Read moreFeds give final sign-off on Catawba Two Kings Casino ResortMarch 31, 2021 - The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved the gaming compact between North Carolina and the Catawba Indian Nation last week, and will transfer the 16-acre casino site at Kings Mountain... Read moreCherokee open first sportsbooks in North CarolinaMarch 19, 2021 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened 'The Book' sports wagering venues yesterday inside their two casinos, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee and Harrah's Cherokee Valley Casino in... Read moreCatawba Two Kings Casino Resort schedules job fairMay 13, 2021 - The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort plans a two-day job fair this month to hire 200 workers for a temporary gaming facility to open in July. The event will be held May 19-20 at Cleveland Community C... Read moreTribes are devastated after one year of COVID-19March 18, 2021 - As the Covid-19 pandemic began spreading across our nation last year, its impact became the most deadly in our tribal communities. Tribal economies also collapsed as casinos were shut down... Read moreNC Cherokee casinos get federal approval for sportsbooksMarch 8, 2021

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- This week the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians received the final approval needed to open 'The Book' sportsbook at each of their two North Carolina casinos. An opening date is expected... Read moreCatawba Indian Nation signs gaming compact with Gov. CooperJanuary 27, 2021 - The Catawba Two Kings Casino took a major step forward when the Catawba Indian Nation signed a gaming compact with Gov. Roy Cooper last Friday. The gaming agreement will allow Two Kings... Read more Kings Mountain casino construction faces showdown in courtJanuary 19, 2021 - As the Catawba Indian Nation continues construction on its Two Kings Casino at Kings Mountain, NC, a showdown in federal court with the Eastern Band of Cherokees is coming in... Read moreKings Mountain Casino plans temporary opening this FallJanuary 10, 2021 - The Catawba Indian Nation plans to build a 60,000-square-foot initial casino that will open this fall. Tribal Administrator Elizabeth Harris said 'After clearing is complete, we will begin building an... Read more

2020

North Carolina Tribe will purchase Caesars Southern Indiana CasinoDecember 20, 2020 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been negotiating with Caesars Entertainment to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana Casino in Elizabeth, IN near Louisville, Kentuck