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North Carolina
has one Indian casino. In August, 1994 the
state’s Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
signed a compact with the governor to allow
forms of video gambling. According to the
terms of the compact, the video machines
must be games of skill and they are required
to return a minimum of 83% and a maximum
of 98%.
No table games
are offered at the Cherokee Casino, only
video slots, video poker, and video versions
of craps and blackjack. The slots are different
than slots you will find in other casinos
because of the required “skill” factor.
With these “skill” slots you have two opportunities
to spin the reels. The “skill” factor comes
into play because after seeing the results
of your first spin you then have to decide
whether to keep none, one, two, or all three
of the symbols on each reel before you spin
them again.
The casino
is open 24 hours and the minimum gambling
age is 21.
For more information
on visiting North Carolina call the state’s
division of travel & tourism at (800) 847-4682.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
P.O. Box 1959
Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
(828) 497-7777
Website:
www.harrahs.com
Location: 55 miles S.W. of Asheville
Toll-Free Number: (800)
HARRAHS
Rooms 252 Price Range: $59-$179
Restaurants: 5 Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$8.00 L-$10.00 D-$14.50
Special Features: Offers “Play and Stay”
packages at five nearby hotels (call 800-HARRAHS
to book). Planet-4-Kidz childcare center.
1,500-seat entertainment pavilion.
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