| North Carolina is relatively new to gambling. The first | | | | others. The games offered are all skill based, even the |
| North Carolina casino was introduced in 1994. North | | | | slots. The slot games differ from non-skill based slots |
| Carolina casinos are run by the Cherokee Indians. | | | | because there are two spins and the player chooses |
| North Carolina has much to offer casino visitors with | | | | to keep or discard the results from the first spin. In the |
| its Atlantic Ocean shoreline and beautiful beaches. | | | | contract signed between the North Carolina state |
| North Carolina provides an ideal getaway for the | | | | government and the Cherokee Indians that set up the |
| gambler who doesn't want to spend the whole time in | | | | casino it is guaranteed these video gambling machines |
| the casino. | | | | have a minimum return of 83%. |
| North Carolina became the 12th state on November 21, | | | | Harrah's Cherokee Casino is open to gamblers over 21 |
| 1789. It covers 53821 square miles with 301 miles of | | | | years of age. The casino operates 24 hours a day. It |
| coastline. Additionally, North Carolina has two | | | | is located at 777 Casino Drive in Cherokee, just 55 |
| nicknames: it is known as Old North State or the Tar | | | | miles southwest of Asheville. There is an attached |
| Heel State. The population as of December 2000 is | | | | hotel with 252 rooms available. There are also five |
| 8,049,313 people. Finally, North Carolina offers great | | | | on-site restaurants. Harrah's Cherokee Casino is family |
| weather and a climate that is family oriented to visitors. | | | | oriented with a childcare center and 1,500-seat |
| The Cherokee Indians opened the first North Carolina | | | | entertainment area. Parking is free for casino guests. |
| casino in 1994. Harrah's Cherokee Casino offers video | | | | Harrah's Cherokee Casino offers a great vacation |
| gambling only, no table games. The video gambling | | | | option for families or singles. |
| options include poker, slots and blackjack, among | | | | |