The Catawba Indians plan to build a second casino, Chief Brian Harris told hundreds of tribal members on Monday.
“We have a spot,” Harris said at the end of a speech before a ceremonial final beam was placed on top of the tribe’s $1 billion North Carolina casino under construction.
Many in the audience laughed when Harris told everyone to “get ready for the second casino,” thinking he was kidding.
Harris didn’t elaborate and couldn’t be reached later for comment. Glen White, spokesman for Delaware North, the consultant for the $1 billion casino, said Harris and casino officials “will have no further comment” about plans for a second casino.
