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North Carolina In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Tribal casinos (Eastern Band of Cherokee; Catawba Nation) offer Class III gaming including retail sportsbooks.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Tribal casinos (Eastern Band of Cherokee; Catawba Nation) offer Class III gaming including retail sportsbooks. No commercial casinos or card rooms. State lottery and limited charitable gaming permitted.

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