Catawba Nation to reach topping off milestone at Catawba Two Kings Casino
Casino remains on track to open in spring 2026
The Catawba Nation and its partners in the development of a $1bn casino and hotel near Charlotte are scheduled to celebrate a significant construction milestone on 27 October with a ceremonial beam placed atop Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort’s permanent casino.
The 11 a.m. topping-off ceremony will include remarks from Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris and others before the special beam – signed before the ceremony by Catawba leaders and local officials – will be hoisted by crane to the top of the casino and placed as the final beam of the Catawba Two Kings Casino.
The project’s introductory casino phase remains on target to open in spring 2026. The introductory casino will include 1,350 slot machines, 22 table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and Lucky North Rewards desk. It will replace the current temporary (prelaunch) casino, which continues to grow in popularity after opening in July 2021.
“This casino resort will be an economic game changer for Catawba citizens and a force to drive the economy of Cleveland County and the City of Kings Mountain,” Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris said. “This project is a testament to our resilience, our commitment to self-sufficiency, and our determination to build a better future for ourselves and our future generations.”
Construction of the overall casino complex is progressing, including the introductory casino on the first level, three levels of covered parking, a back-of-house level and top level with the main casino floor and restaurants. Work continues on the 24-story, 385-room hotel, which is now at its full height and being connected to the casino.
The main casino complex is scheduled to open in spring 2027. It will be about 2 million square feet and feature the hotel; 4,300 slot machines; 100 table games; 11 dining outlets, including a steakhouse, Italian restaurant, marketplace with six venues, café and grab-and-go outlet; a players lounge; 11 bars, including a center bar and sports bar; and 3,500 parking spaces via a 2,700-space parking garage built under the casino complex and 800 surface parking spaces.
The project is being led by the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority under Vice President Trent Troxel, with Yates-Metcon as the construction general contractor; Delaware North as the developer and consultant on gaming and hospitality; and SOSHNY Architects.
