N.C. Cherokee casino compact changes still up in air
RALEIGH (AP) — Negotiations between the state and North Carolina's Cherokee Indians over expanding games at the tribe's casino are nearing a self-imposed deadline with significant sticking points remaining.
Correspondence between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Gov. Beverly Perdue's office show disagreement on revenue sharing and the tribe's exclusive marketing territory.
Principal Chief Michell Hicks offered the state a 4.25 percent stake in revenues for new live table games in exchange for making the tribe the exclusive gaming operator in the western half of the state.
A Perdue lawyer countered the cut needs to be at least 7 percent and the exclusivity region should be west of Asheville.
The tribe wanted an agreement by early next week so legislators could vote on altering gambling laws when they return after Thanksgiving.
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