That convenience is cause for concern for some experts who say it could lead to a gambling addiction. “I really don’t want to do it online, cause I think it is too convenient,” he said. Stafford said he prefers gambling in person. The casino opened in July 2021 with 500 gaming machines and expanded in December to 1,000 gaming machines, including electronic table games. “We’re very excited to bring a sportsbook and betting kiosks to the Catawba Two Kings Casino so our loyal patrons can enjoy sports wagering,” said Trent Troxel, vice president of the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: North Carolina sports betting legislation falters in House

Some lawmakers believe North Carolina could profit if mobile and online gambling was legalized statewide.

Tapping into sports gambling could bring millions of dollars to the Catawba Indian Reservation. You pay, then a ticket prints out with bettors hoping they’ll be the next big winner. “Just select whatever you want, say you want the (Buffalo) Bills -2.5, put in whatever amount you want to place - it’ll tell you exactly how much you could win,” a casino officials said as they walked through how it works. The betting kiosks can be accessed at any time on an array of sports, including auto racing, baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golf, hockey, mixed martial arts, and soccer. The 17-acre temporary casino now has a branded sportsbook, agent and teller services with betting voucher redemption, and 30 betting kiosks in the sportsbook and throughout the facility.

“I’m gonna wager maybe $30 or $40 today with the hopes of winning a couple hundred over the weekend.” “I’m doing a parlay on football,” Paul Stafford told Channel 9 as he placed a bet. PAST COVERAGE: Report: Cleveland County casino under investigation for ties to SC politicians’ families The casino in Kings Mountain opened an onsite, 24-hour sportsbook on Tuesday so residents and visitors can bet on their favorite team ahead of the National Football League season. Beyond the slot machines at Catawba Two Kings Casino sit a new room with dozens of kiosks that can be used to place bets on sporting events.

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