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3532
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In November, 1997, the Cherokee Indians will open a gambling casino in Cherokee, the county seat of Swain County. It will employ over 1,100 people with an annual payroll of $29 million. Revenues will fund tribal programs and help the region's economy.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 11, Nov 1997, p46-47, il
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16868
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Martin describes the nearly completed new casino complex owned by the Cherokee tribe in Western North Carolina. It will feature the largest hotel in the state with over 1,000 rooms, four restaurants, an increase in size of the gaming floor to 150,000 square feet, and a 3,000-seat live entertainment center. It will add 700 jobs to the already 1,700 people employed and have a great financial impact on the local economy.
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2717
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To raise money, the Cherokees are opening a gambling casino in Jackson County in 1996. It is expected to generate a profit of over $70 million a year. While some see a brighter future, others predict loss of traditional ways and a possible rise in crime.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 16 Issue 3, Mar 1996, p20-23,25-26,29-30, il Periodical Website