Catawba Nation said to be interested in North Carolina casino

Friday, August 16, 2013  

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is exploring a casino in North Carolina, The Charlotte Observer reported, but a spokesperson for the tribe denied the claim.

The tribe reportedly talked to Gov. Pat McCrory (R) about a Class III gaming compact. But some state lawmakers have already raised objections to the idea.

“We don’t need an out-of-state tribe coming into North Carolina and opening a casino,” state Sen. Tom Apodaca, the second-highest ranking Republican, told the paper. “I can tell you I haven’t heard of one person yet who was excited about the idea.”

A deal with the Catawba Nation could impact the exclusive gaming rights of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Get the Story:
McCrory administration explores casino deal with Catawba tribe (The Charlotte Observer 8/16)

Editorial: Catawba Nation jumping back into the bingo industry (07/29)