Tribal members could see their per capita checks grow after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians expands its gaming business in accordance with a new state law authorizing sports wagering in North Carolina.
During the Tribal Council session Thursday, July 13, Principal Chief Richard Sneed introduced a resolution directing the tribe’s Attorney General Office to work with the Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise and EBCI Holdings LLC to draft an ordinance and any company agreements necessary to distribute 75% of the proceeds from commercial sports wagering as per capita payments.
Currently, half of the profits from the tribe’s casinos in Murphy and Cherokee are distributed as per capita payments.
