Catawba Nation Of NC Names Their Casino Two Kings Casino Resort
- The Catawba Nation of North Carolina has paid tribute to their Tribe’s history by giving the future resort and casino a name reflecting that.
- The Two Kings Casino Resort will open their doors for phase one of the facility’s opening and its activities beginning in the Summer of 2021.
- Estimates show the resort being able to bring in over $300 million yearly for North Carolina.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. – The Catawba Nation in North Carolina has been working on constructing a $273 million resort casino business in Kings Mountain near Charlotte and the Tribe has finally named their project.
To honor their Tribal history, they have chosen the name “Two Kings Casino Resort.” One King is in honor of the town itself while the other is for King Hagler, Chief of the Catawba Nation from 1754-1763.
“The name pays tribute to the 18th century Catawba Chief King Hagler and to the city of Kings Mountain, which will be home to the new casino resort. It also symbolizes the unique relationship that the Catawba people have historically had – and will continue to strengthen going forward – with fellow residents of the region,” said Bill Harris, Catawba Chief.
The Two Kings Casino Resort
The Two Kings Casino Resort not only unveiled its name but its logo which fits perfectly with the name. It’s a backdrop of Kings Mountain with a silhouette of King Hagler within it.
The North Carolina casino already has a plan to open in the Summer of 2021 with a number of restaurants, tables games, and 1300 slot machines for gamblers in North Carolina to enjoy.
Further construction will be needed to expand on the resort but the timeline for the casino and eating area should take about a year to build.
The construction on the resort has faced opposition from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) who filed a federal case against the Tribe with the Department of Interior when news of the establishment first broke in the beginning of the year.
While the ECBI argues that the Catawba Nation received help from politicians to greenlight the project that should have undergone more thorough investigations before being approved, the case did not move much.
Building this resort has brought in 5,000 jobs for its construction as well as a future 4,000 permanent jobs when it’s all up and running. Not only will they bring in more jobs for the area but they are expected to bring in over $300 million annually from business activities.
A Future Win For Catawba
The Catawba Nation is one of the poorer Tribes in North Carolina and being able to open up the Two Kings Casino Resort will help them immensely. This is one reason why the EBCI and their complaints are not going far as politicians feel for the community.
They understand where the EBCI is coming from but also believe the Catawba are within their rights to construct this establishment and went through the proper channels to do so.
“In addition to celebrating a historic legacy of collaboration, Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort represents a future of positive economic development and jobs – for both the people of the Catawba Nation and residents of Kings Mountain and the area,” said Harris.
By the Summer of 2021, they will be able to provide legal gambling to the good people of North Carolina.