A new $1 billion casino being constructed along Interstate 85 is expected to draw additional growth to surrounding areas. The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort site is 35 miles from Charlotte — and just 5 miles up I-85 from the state’s border with South Carolina, where casinos aren’t allowed.
The spread will include a 24-story, 385-room hotel.
Built on a 17-acre site, the casino will open in phases, with an introductory opening in spring 2026 with 1,350 slot machines, 20 game tables, a 40-seat restaurant, a bar and sports betting kiosks.
The new space will replace the current temporary offering that’s been on site since July 2021. In 2027, the main casino complex is scheduled to open.
