Eastern Cherokee Class III gaming compacts moving forward

Thursday, May 17, 2012  

The North Carolina Senate voted 33-14 on Wednesday to approve a Class III gaming compact for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

The deal authorizes live card dealers to the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort. In exchange, the tribe will share a percentage of revenues -- ranging from 4 percent to 8 percent -- with the state over the next 30 years.

The deal awaits approval by the state House.

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