Catawba Indian Nation to announce plans for new casino in Kings Mountain, N.C. The Catawba Indian Nation will present plans and renderings of the new destination casino planned for a site in Kings Mountain, N.C. The Catawba want to build the $273 million Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain. The first phase of the casino could open by next fall with at least 1,300 slot machines. A major new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is now in the works for the Charlotte region. The Catawba Indian Nation is now working with Hard Rock International of Orlando, Fla., to plan an unprecedented new $600 million casino in Kings Mountain, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Wednesday was a day long in the making for the Catawba Nation tribe of South Carolina as leaders broke ground on land in Kings Mountain to build a new casino resort. Local leaders, attorneys and Catawba Nation Chief William Harris all say the casino is happening - and it’s happening fast.

Just before coronavirus began dominating the news cycle last month, the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a proposal from the Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino complex on 16.57 acres in Kings Mountain.

“The Nation is very thankful for the Department’s decision to take this land into trust, enabling us to achieve the promise of self-determination though economic development,” said Catawba Chief William Harris in a statement.

According to plans, the entertainment facility will cost $273 million.

Timeline: The tribe has not provided an exact target grand opening date, but it’ll be in several years. Once plans are finalized, construction is estimated to take well over a year. “We will share the timeline as quickly as possible, but do plan to have the casino opening as quickly as possible,” says Elizabeth Harris, a Catawba Indian Nation representative.

It’s unclear how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the planning or construction timeline. Last month, the Catawbas said all tribal meetings and events would be canceled through at least April 30.

Details:Proposed plans call for a 195,000-square-foot mixed use development with over 75,000 square feet of gaming space. The casino will have 1,796 slots, 54 table games, and a player’s club, along with restaurants and bars with a total of 940 seats. It’ll be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s not yet clear whether or not there will be a sports book.

“In order to have those types of games we have to negotiate a gaming compact with the North Carolina Governor’s office,” Elizabeth Harris tells the Agenda. “We plan to begin working with them on getting a compact in place.”

Location: The new casino will be in Kings Mountain, right off of Interstate 85 at Dixon School Road. It’s 35 miles from Uptown. Plans for the project call for about 1,110 surface-level parking spaces and a five-story parking deck, which will have 1,020 spaces.

Neighboring business: “We think this is going to be very positive for all businesses in the area,” says Monique Sullivan founder of Veronét Vineyards & Winery, which is just a few miles away from the casino site.

“We really love how our vineyard is a great day trip and escape for people from Charlotte, and so many hikers from Crowders are coming out to enjoy nature with a morning hike and then spending the afternoon with us. Now when you add the casino, we think it’s going to contribute a lot of momentum to the area.”

(Veronét temporarily closed its doors on March 17, in compliance with the state’s stay at home order.)

Renderings courtesy of Catawba Indian Nation and Delaware North

Casino Coming To Kings Mountain Nc

There will be lots more money flowing into our area , eventually. The US Department of the Interior just approved a proposal from the Catawba Indian Nation to build a big beautiful new Vegas style Casino.

It will be built on nearly 17 acres in Kings Mountain and will cost around 273 million dollars. Of course we aren’t sure of a target date to open but as soon as we find out we will let you know.

CASINO NEWS: Just before coronavirus began dominating the news cycle last month, the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a proposal from the Catawba Indian Nation to build a Vegas-style casino complex on 16.57 acres in Kings Mountain. 'The Nation is very thankful for the Department's decision to take this land into trust, enabling us to achieve the promise of self-determination though economic development,' said Catawba Chief William Harris in a statement. According to plans, the entertainment facility will cost $273 million. . TIMELINE:The tribe has not provided an exact target grand opening date, but it'll be in several years. Once plans are finalized, construction is estimated to take well over a year. 'We will share the timeline as quickly as possible, but do plan to have the casino opening as quickly as possible,' says Elizabeth Harris, a Catawba Indian Nation representative. It's unclear how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the planning or construction timeline. Last month, the Catawbas said all tribal meetings and events would be canceled through at least April 30. . DETAILS: Proposed plans call for a 195,000-square-foot mixed use development with over 75,000 square feet of gaming space. The casino will have 1,796 slots, 54 table games, and a player's club, along with restaurants and bars with a total of 940 seats. It'll be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's not yet clear whether or not there will be a sports book. 'In order to have those types of games we have to negotiate a gaming compact with the North Carolina Governor's office,' Elizabeth Harris tells the Agenda. 'We plan to begin working with them on getting a compact in place.' ???????????? . LOCATION: The new Kings Mountain casino will be located right off of Interstate 85 at Dixon School Road according to plans (35 miles from Uptown). Renderings courtesy of Catawba Indian Nation and Delaware North.

Casino Coming To Kings Mountain Nc

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