Retail Gaming

North Carolina Retail Casinos & Sportsbooks

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North Carolina has three legal casinos; all tribal venues operated under federal compacts. Two of the three offer retail sports betting in addition to slots, table games, and resort amenities. Below is a complete guide to each NC casino property.

NC Casinos at a Glance

NC Tribal Casino Compact

All NC casinos operate under federal compacts negotiated between the State of North Carolina and the operating tribe. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians operates two casinos (Harrah\'s Cherokee and Harrah\'s Cherokee Valley River) under their compact, and Caesars Entertainment manages both properties. The Catawba Indian Nation operates Catawba Two Kings under a separate federal land settlement specific to the Kings Mountain property.

Retail Sports Betting at NC Casinos

Caesars Sportsbook operates the retail sportsbooks at both Harrah\'s Cherokee venues. The retail sportsbook at Harrah\'s Cherokee Casino Resort opened in March 2021; making it the first legal sportsbook in NC history, predating the March 2024 statewide online launch by nearly three years.

Catawba Two Kings has not yet opened a retail sportsbook as of August 2026. The Catawba Indian Nation is one of the eligible tribal partners under NC's 2023 sports betting law (HB 347), but no retail sportsbook partnership has been announced for the Two Kings property.

Online + Retail Integration

Caesars Sportsbook integrates online and retail wagering through the unified Caesars Rewards program. Tier credits and reward credits earned at the retail counter at Harrah\'s Cherokee count toward your Caesars Rewards status nationwide; usable for online wagering, hotel stays, dining, and casino comps at all Caesars properties.

Read our Caesars NC review for full details on the online + retail integration.

NC Retail Casino FAQ