Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, members of the Tribe are preparing for an important vote taking place on June 23 that will make or break the project.
The Tribe received full federal recognition on Dec. 18, 2025, giving them the authority to pass a gaming ordinance to allow them to legally conduct gaming on their lands in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).
On June 23, 2026, the Tribe’s members will vote to amend the tribal constitution to legally and clearly authorize gaming.
In late December of 2025, the Lumbee Tribe purchased 254.88 acres of land on I-95 next to exit 10 and announced the beginning plans for a casino and other hospitality-focused developments.
