‘We are hopeful’: Catawba casino near Charlotte adjusting to future of sports betting in North Carolina

Thursday, June 8, 2023 9:41 PM
Photo:  Catawba Indian Nation (courtesy)
  • Ken Lemon, WSOC-TV

The operators of a Kings Mountain Casino are positioning themselves to take advantage of online sports betting.

This announcement comes days after lawmakers in North Carolina sent a bill to Governor Roy Cooper that would legalize mobile sports betting and increase in-person betting.

Catawba Two Kings said it opened a sports lounge last year and they are already talking about adjusting. The casino spoke with Channel 9′s Ken Lemon about why they have to consider a change.

“We are hopeful the state’s initiative would create new jobs and economic activity for North Carolinians while preserving the jobs of our current and future casino employees. And also protecting our capital investment in the casino,” Corporate Communications Director for Cawaba Two Kings Glen White said.