The Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians is waiting for the North Carolina House to bless its Class III gaming compact.
The Senate passed the deal last week. It authorizes live card dealers to the Harrah’s
Cherokee Casino and Resort in exchange for a share of the revenues.
An amendment that was signed yesterday also limits the tribe to a maximum of four gaming facilities, including Harrah's Cherokee. The casinos must be located on land acquired in trust prior to 1988, The Smoky Mountain News reported.
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Amended Cherokee casino pact signed by Hicks, Perdue
(AP 5/23)
Fate of live dealers hinges on state House
(The Smoky Mountain News 5/23)
Gov. Bev Perdue & Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians Expected To Create 400 New Jobs
(WFMY 5/23)
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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