In December, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) sent Catawba and Sky Boat a violation notice saying their partnership lacked the proper management contracts. Harris added: “We need a fair deal so we can realise the full financial benefits of the project, create 2,600 permanent jobs and hundreds of construction jobs, and provide local governments and the state of North Carolina with tax revenue and other investments under our compact.” US.- The Catawba Nation is facing a dispute with developer Sky Boat Gaming that is delaying the Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain project in North Carolina Catawba Nation chief Brian Harris has asked Sky Boat to withdraw its demand of a $125m payoff and accept a “fair exit deal” that allows the tribe to move forward with the $700m development.Īccording to WCNC, Harris said: “Sky Boat is holding hostage this casino resort project and all of the economic and quality-of-life benefits for our people and residents of the area.”
A dispute with the developer has forced a setback at the casino in Kings Mountain.
