The parking lot was mostly full on the week day afternoon Spectrum News 1 was at the facility. The Catawba Two Kings Casino, located just off I-85 in Kings Mountain, is expansive for what the Nation calls a “pre-launch facility.” 500 slot machines and a bar and food area have taken up residence in the modular facility. So far, the project has brought on roughly 250 employees, including 34 Catawba Nation citizens Some of the Nation's citizens are hopeful the project brings new economic opportunities to the Catawba Nation

Citizens of Catawba Nation are hoping the project also brings generational wealth and new opportunities to the Nation and its people.Ĭatawba Nation's casino project is expected to bring 2,600 jobs to the area The Charlotte-area’s first casino is bringing games of chance to the Queen City and bringing in thousands of visitors.Īfter opening in early July, the casino has welcomed approximately 40,000 players, according to casino staff.īut, the new facility and its 500 slot machines are only part of the story.

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