![]() ![]() The state’s first major casino and the result of nearly a decade of negotiations between tribal, state and federal officials, gaming revenue from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, operated by Caesars Entertainment, represents almost half of the tribe’s budget. What started as humble beginnings in 1997 with just video poker on the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina, when the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians joined the tribal gaming industry, has become a saving grace for the tribe whose headquarters is just east of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In addition to the new ‘day trip’ casino (that includes a hotel) the tribe has been successfully operating Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (pictured) in association with Caesars Entertainment since the 1990’s. With the opening of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel in Murphy, North Carolina on September 28th the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has bolstered their economic independence and ability to take care of their members through self determination. Betting on sports futures, props and lay bets. ![]()
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