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Catawba Nation Chief Wants Developer Out Of North Carolina Casino Deal

Author Jim Slade

The chief of the Catawba Indian Nation wants to part ways with  the developer of the tribe’s North Carolina casino.

According to the Charlotte Business Journal, Chief Brian Harris has asked for negotiations between Sky Boat Gaming and the tribe to be made public.  Harris is seeking a fresh start with another developer for its Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.  The move comes after the National Indian Gaming Commission raised issues with the tribe’s current plans.  The NIGC said the project violates federal law.

Thanks to a release from the Catawba Indian Nation Wednesday, we now know that the commission alleged that the deal gave Sky Boat “too much ownership control and management authority over the casino project.”  So for the time being, the North Carolina casino planned for Kings Mountain is still in limbo.

That isn’t stopping the Catawbas from operating a gaming establishment.  The Catawba Two Kings casino has been operating as a temporary facility since 2021.

Meanwhile, Catawba Nation officials say Sky Boat Gaming is holding the tribe’s project hostage by demanding millions of dollars to exit.

This North Carolina Casino Destination Named One Of The Best Bachelor Party Spots

Two things I have very limited knowledge of are casinos and bachelor parties. I’ve been to my share of Bachelorette parties but those are way more aesthetic, planned, and fancy that their male counterpart. And my casino knowledge comes from walking through the one at Atlantis, one trip to Vegas, and cruise ships. But apparently, a casino in North Carolina is one of the top spots for a bachelor party. Who knew? This is according to research from our friends at Casinos.com. So yes, every location on this list is a casino. But even still, having such a highly-ranked casino in our area is pretty crazy when places like Vegas and Atlantic City exist.

They created an index by looking at key factors such as the number of machines, tables, restaurants, and hotel rooms, as well as by taking into account social listening data. Doing this they came up with what Casinos.com considers to top casinos in the US. And sitting right there at number 5? One of North Carolina’s own. It’s right in the middle of two Vegas landmarks even I have heard of. So I’d say this is a big deal for sure. You can keep reading to see the top 10 including the North Carolina casino perfect for your bachelor party. Read the full analysis by Casinos.com here.

  • 1. The Venetian Las Vegas

    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Machines: 3086

    Tables: 309

    Total Score: 66.8

    Positive Sentiment: 55.8%

    Casinos.com writes, “Scoring 4.5 on Trip Advisor, The Venetian Las Vegas appears to have it all: restaurants, entertainment, hotel, and casino. It’s a great place for those looking to have a varied weekend filled with different activities. For its casino, it scored number one on the list, having thousands of machines and hundreds of tables. Not only this, but the Venetian can also host thousands of guests with over 4000 hotel rooms. The Venetian also ranked as the most loved Casino online, with 55.8% of post in the last 12 months being positive.”

  • 2. Bellagio

    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Machines: 2449

    Tables: 207

    Total Score: 63.0%

    Positive Sentiment: 39.5%

    Here’s what Casinos.com had to say about the Bellagio, “Bellagio casino sits within the Bellagio Resort and has a rating of 4.5 on Trip Advisor. You’ll have easy access to the casino, as well as the resort’s other amenities, such as dining, entertainment, and pools. It offers a variety of table games, as well as poker and slot machines. It’s the perfect place for a bachelor party where you can celebrate as a group!”

  • 3. Foxwoods Resort Casino

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    Location: Ledyard, CT

    Machines: 7000

    Tables: 400

    Total Score: 53.9

    Positive Sentiment: 12.2%

    According to Casinos.com, “Located in Connecticut, the Foxwood Resort Casino lies between New York and Boston and is a great getaway spot for the weekend. At Foxwoods, you’ll be able to purchase a beer for ca. $6.98 and you can choose between over 800 hotel rooms. The casino has a ton of different machines and table games you can choose from, as well as other amenities such as spas and dining.”

  • 4. Wynn

    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Machines: 1900

    Tables: 167

    Total Score: 48

    Positive Sentiment: 14.8%

    Casinos.com writes, “With over 2700 hotel rooms to offer their guests and a 4.5 rating on Trip Advisor, Wynn Las Vegas could be the perfect spot to have fun. There is no lack of machines and tables, so you will never run out of things to do! Wynn Las Vegas has a rating of 4.5 on Trip Advisor, so you know people that have visited before you have enjoyed their stay!”

  • 5. Harrah's Cherokee Casino

    Location: Cherokee, NC

    Machines: 3280

    Tables: 120

    Total Score: 42.5

    Positive Sentiment: 11.3%

    Here’s what Casinos.com had to say about our local gambling spot. “Located in North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resorts sits with a 4.3-star rating on Trip Advisor. This casino resort has over 1100 hotel rooms available, and over 3000 machines you can test out while you’re there! If you’re looking for a place to travel with friends, this casino might be a new favorite.”

  • Other Highly Rated Casinos

    6. MGM Grand (Las Vegas)

    7. The Borgata (Atlantic City)

    8. WinStar World Casino (Thackerville, OK)

    9. Ceasars (Atlantic City)

    10. Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas)

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