Find Your Favourite North Carolina Casino Resorts 2026

North Carolina is famous for its beautiful landscapes, mountains, beaches, wonderful food and southern charm, but it isn’t really known for its casinos.

That’s because only tribal casinos are allowed in state and there are only three of them in total. However, all of them are operated by prominent casino companies with a long established history of providing top quality gaming experiences. So, let’s delve into the casino resorts you will find in North Carolina. 

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North Carolina Land-Based Casino Operators

From the three casinos in North Carolina, two are owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina, and the third is owned by the Catawba Indian Nation. However, the companies who operate the casinos are well-known names:

• Caesars Entertainment – Caesars operate the two casinos owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino
• Delaware North – Operate several casino resorts across several US states including Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort in North Carolina

North Carolina Casino Resorts 

Here’s a closer look into each of the North Carolina casino resorts on offer.

• Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort – The oldest casino in North Carolina, the original Harrah’s Cherokee opened in 1997. Located at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the resort offers 1,800 rooms surrounded by beautiful scenery. Amenities include two pools, fitness center, spa and salon, a 3,000 seat event venue, 11 restaurants and an UltraStar Multi-tainment Center featuring a bowling alley, Esports zone and arcade. The casino is an impressive 150,000 square feet, and includes 3,000 slots, 160 live table games, a poker room and a Caesars Sportsbook. 
• Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – Located in Murphy, The Harrah’s Valley River casino resort has a 75,000 square foot casino floor with 1,300 slots, 60 live table games, a poker room and a Caesars Sportsbook. The 500-room hotel has a pool, fitness center, spa and salon, five eateries, and a UltraStar Multi-tainment Center with bowling and an arcade. 
• Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort – Currently operating as a temporary resort, while the  $273 million destination casino resort is being built which is due to open early 2026. The current Two Kings Resort still offers excellent gaming with 1,000 slots, 12 live table games, electronic table games and a sportsbook and there’s a couple of places to grab something to eat. 

More Than Gambling

North Carolina has so much natural beauty to explore outside of the casinos so be sure to check out some of these spots. 

• Mountains  – The Blue Ridge Mountains is home to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway which has been nicknamed ‘America’s Favorite Drive’ due to its breath-taking views.  The parkway connects Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina where you can go  hiking and enjoy waterfalls and wildlife
• Beaches – The Outer Banks is a stretch of barrier islands known for stunning beaches, wild horses, lighthouses, and shipwreck history. It is a well-known beach getaway where you can go surfing and fishing. 
• Historical Spots – The Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately-owned home, is a popular tourist attraction. Built by George Vanderbilt in the 1890s, guests can stroll 8,000 acres of grounds and marvel at the luxurious architecture of the home. Or visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk where Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first powered flight in 1903. 
• Cuisine – There are two major styles of barbecue in North Carolina. Eastern-style is the whole hog with a vinegar-based sauce and Lexington-style is pork shoulder, with a tomato-vinegar sauce. Try both and see which is your favorite. There’s also an active craft beer scene in North Carolina which Asheville having more breweries per capita than any other US city.

Important Considerations

The legal age for gambling in North Carolina casinos is 21 years old. It’s advisable to bring photographic ID with you on entry.