Harrah's Cherokee Casino

In November 1997, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened its Harrah's Cherokee Casino.

Located one mile from the downtown area, the 175,000 square foot facility features an expanding gaming area as allowed in the new gaming compact between the tribe and the State of North Carolina.

Previously limited to 60,000 square feet of gaming space, the tribe is permitted to expand with no limitations on maximum area dedicated to gaming. Currently there are 2,700 video-based gaming machines. You'll find a wide variety of the latest games including Double Diamond; Red White & Blue; Wild Cherry plus video poker, video blackjack, and video craps. The casino also features the highly popular "lock and roll", a variation of slot machines which offers the player "two spins to win".

Another important aspect of the modified compact is the removal of the $25,000 maximum jackpot. Since January 2001, the casino has allowed for unlimited jackpots depending on the game. For families with children and young adults up to age 20, a day-care facility is available.

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ENTER THE CASINO, RESTAURANTS  AND PAVILION.

Top entertainment is also offered at the Cherokee Pavilion. This information is listed on our home page or by calling 1-800-HARRAHS or visiting the Harrah's web site at www.harrahs.com.

The casino is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day and is an enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. For group tour information about the casino, please call 828-497-8792.

Under construction is a new 252-unit hotel and conference center adjacent to the casino. Anticipated to open in spring 2002, the facility will include many, many features including a 15,000 square foot conference facility and two additional restaurants. Also, a multi-level parking garage is being constructed.