North Carolina has one Indian casino. In August, 1994 the state's Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians signed a compact with the governor to allow forms of video gambling. According to the terms of the compact, the video machines must be games of skill and they are required to return a minimum of 83% and a maximum of 98%.

No table games are offered at the Cherokee Casino, only video slots, video poker, and video versions of craps and blackjack. The slots are different than slots you will find in other casinos because of the required "skill" factor. With these "skill" slots you have two opportunities to spin the reels. The "skill" factor comes into play because after seeing the results of your first spin you then have to decide whether to keep none, one, two, or all three of the symbols on each reel before you spin them again.

The casino is open 24 hours and the minimum gambling age is 21.

For more information on visiting North Carolina call the state's division of travel & tourism at (800) 847-4862 or go to: www.visitnc.com.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
(828) 497-7777
Website: www.harrahs.com
Map: #1 (55 miles S.W. of Asheville)

Toll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHS
Rooms 252  Price Range: $59-$179
Restaurants: 5   Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$8.00 (Sat/Sun)  L-$10.00  D-$14.50
Overnight RV Parking: Free (must be customer of casino)/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Planet-4-Kidz childcare center. 1,500-seat entertainment pavilion.