Catawba Indian Nation of South Carolina wins right to build casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Eastern Band of Cherokee not happy. The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WBTV) - The Catawba Indian Nation will present, on Friday, plans and renderings of the new destination casino planned for a site in Kings Mountain, N.C.
Casino Coming To Kings Mountain
There will be lots more money flowing into our area , eventually. The US Department of the Interior just approved a proposal from the Catawba Indian Nation to build a big beautiful new Vegas style Casino.
It will be built on nearly 17 acres in Kings Mountain and will cost around 273 million dollars. Of course we aren't sure of a target date to open but as soon as we find out we will let you know.
CASINO NEWS: Just before coronavirus began dominating the news cycle last month, the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a proposal from the Catawba Indian Nation to build a Vegas-style casino complex on 16.57 acres in Kings Mountain. 'The Nation is very thankful for the Department's decision to take this land into trust, enabling us to achieve the promise of self-determination though economic development,' said Catawba Chief William Harris in a statement. According to plans, the entertainment facility will cost $273 million. . TIMELINE:The tribe has not provided an exact target grand opening date, but it'll be in several years. Once plans are finalized, construction is estimated to take well over a year. 'We will share the timeline as quickly as possible, but do plan to have the casino opening as quickly as possible,' says Elizabeth Harris, a Catawba Indian Nation representative. It's unclear how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the planning or construction timeline. Last month, the Catawbas said all tribal meetings and events would be canceled through at least April 30. . DETAILS: Proposed plans call for a 195,000-square-foot mixed use development with over 75,000 square feet of gaming space. The casino will have 1,796 slots, 54 table games, and a player's club, along with restaurants and bars with a total of 940 seats. It'll be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's not yet clear whether or not there will be a sports book. 'In order to have those types of games we have to negotiate a gaming compact with the North Carolina Governor's office,' Elizabeth Harris tells the Agenda. 'We plan to begin working with them on getting a compact in place.' ???????????? . LOCATION: The new Kings Mountain casino will be located right off of Interstate 85 at Dixon School Road according to plans (35 miles from Uptown). Renderings courtesy of Catawba Indian Nation and Delaware North.
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Phase 1 of development on a new Vegas style casino owned by the Catawba Indian Nation is expected to open in 2021 and will cost up to 100 million dollars, according to the Charlotte Business Journal.
The first phase is expected to include 1,300 slot machines along with restaurants and outlets. The total project will cost up to 300 million dollars and will be located In Kings Mountain North Carolina.
Casino Coming To Kings Mountain Nc
The South Carolina-based tribe has been trying for several years to build a casino in North Carolina. The Eastern Band of Cherokees, who operate casinos in western North Carolina, are opposing the Catawba Indians' effort to build a casino and have filed a lawsuit.
Casino Coming To Kings Mountain Nc
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