Eastern Cherokees to vote on liquor sales at casino

Friday, December 19, 2008  

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote on the sale of liquor at their North Carolina casino.

A petition gained enough signatures to schedule a referendum on the issue. A vote will take place in June 2009.

Supporters say liquor sales will increase revenues at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, which has seen a drop in visitor traffic. Per capita checks to tribal members have fallen 11 percent.

Opponents say liquor sales will lead to more addictions and social problems.

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Tribe to vote on casino alcohol sales (The Asheville Citizen-Times 12/19)