Eastern Cherokees complete land purchase for new casino

Tuesday, August 6, 2013  

It looks like the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will start work on a second casino in North Carolina in October.

The tribe completed the purchase of the land that will be used for the $110 million casino, The Cherokee Scout reported. The deal closed on Friday, the paper said.

A temporary facility is expected within six months of groundbreaking and a permanent casino could open within 18 months.

Get the Story:
Casino land purchase completed (The Cherokee Scout 8/6)

State to pay for road project at new Eastern Cherokee casino (04/25)