"Time and again, as the agreement to allow live dealers at the casino of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians was formulated, that four-letter word kept coming up: jobs. And yes, a deal rendered by Gov. Beverly Perdue and the tribe - if it's approved by the General Assembly - will create several hundred jobs as the casino's offerings expand to draw more visitors who want Las Vegas-style gambling options.
And yes again, it will bring some millions of dollars to the state's public education system, with gradually increasing percentages of the money from "table games" (starting at 4 percent, going to 8 percent) going directly, the governor promises, to schools.
But hold the cheers and keep the champagne on ice."
Get the Story:
Editorial: Loaded deck
(The Charlotte News & Observer 12/1)
Related Stories:
Editorial: Debate consequences of
Eastern Cherokee compact (11/30)
Lawmakers not
rushing to pass Eastern Cherokee casino pact (11/29)
Eastern Cherokees announce a new Class III
gaming compact (11/28)
Compacts | Opinion
Editorial: Consider side effects of Eastern Cherokee compact
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Stay Connected
Contact Us
indianz@indianz.com202 630 8439 (THEZ)
Search
Top Indian Gaming Stories
Trending in Gaming
1 Catawba Nation continues work on controversial casino in North Carolina
2 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with casino expansion
3 Poarch Band of Creek Indians said to be on Trump's radar
4 Hopi Tribe officially joins Indian gaming industry with approved compact
5 Seminole Tribe paid just $50M for casino Donald Trump built for $1.2B
2 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with casino expansion
3 Poarch Band of Creek Indians said to be on Trump's radar
4 Hopi Tribe officially joins Indian gaming industry with approved compact
5 Seminole Tribe paid just $50M for casino Donald Trump built for $1.2B
More Stories
• Miccosukee Tribe suing former attorney for per capita advice• Enterprise Rancheria casino deal signed almost 10 years ago
Indian Gaming Archive