Eastern Cherokees to move quickly for second gaming facility

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is moving quickly on a second gaming facility in North Carolina.

The tribal council approved plans for a $110 million casino in Cherokee County. A temporary facility is expected to open within six months of groundbreaking, with a permanent building to follow within 18 months of groundbreaking.

Plans call for a 50,000 to 60,000 square-foot casino with a 300-room hotel.

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