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Cherokee Casino May Add Cards

CHEROKEE, North Carolina – As reported by the News14 Carolina: "For the Cherokee Indians, high-stakes casino action is a way of life. Revenue from a massive casino resort is critical to the tribe's survival.

"Now, they're betting on a huge expansion, one that will allow them to offer more casino games. But will Governor Mike Easley sign off on the high-risk wager?

"It's got the action, the noise, the lights and the big jackpots but there's one thing you won't find at Harrah's Cherokee Casino – cards.

"Federal law gives Cherokees the authority to operate a casino. But, that same law requires a deal between the tribe and the state about what type of games they can offer. At Harrah's, that means every playing card is computer-generated.

"…At first, the limit on live card games was OK. There was enough interest in the new casino to keep revenues high. Now, the Cherokees say they need the new card games to fight off new competition.

"…The governor must sign off before the Cherokees can shuffle up and deal. In a state with notoriously tight gaming laws, the expansion is not a sure bet.

"…The Cherokees are betting they'll strike a deal…"

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