The Catawba Nation has announced that its new Two Kings Casino Resort in North Carolina is set to open in March 2026, ahead of the wider venue launching the following year.
Construction remains ongoing at the venue, which is expected to cost approximately $1 billion. The project covers an area of 2.2 million square feet and is located off Interstate 85 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Speaking at the site, Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris said the casino is on track to open in March next year. This will be followed by the launch of the entire complex around spring 2027.
“Not only is this facility bringing great jobs to our tribe and our people and creating that generational wealth; it’s also bringing that same opportunity to the citizens of Kings Mountain and the citizens of North Carolina,” Harris said, according to The News & Observer.
What to Expect at the New Catawba Casino
Phase one of the project will include an “introductory” casino. This will feature 1,300 slot machines, 22 table games and sports betting kiosks. Also inside the casino will be a 40-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar and a loyalty rewards desk.
The property’s lobby will house a video mural, showing the tribe’s history. Visitors will also be able to take part in traditional tribal crafts such as pottery and basket making.
When fully open, the casino complex will have 4,300 slot machines, 100 table games and 11 restaurants. Visitors can also enjoy a player’s lounge, 11 bars and a 385-room on-site hotel.
Other amenities will include 2,700 car parking spaces underneath the main casino floor. A further 800 surface parking spaces will also be available.
The tribe plans to close its current, single-level casino three months after the introductory casino opens. This venue is set to celebrate its fourth anniversary this July.
