Casinos in North Carolina

Enjoy safe and secured  North Carolina casinos

If you live in North Carolina or are planning to visit the state, and you love gambling, then you have come to the right place. We have a directory of all the best and most secure gambling options ready and waiting for you to browse through at your liberty.

In actual fact, there are very few land-based casinos in North Carolina. The casinos that do exist are mainly owned by the Indian tribes. In the beginning, there was a discord between the state government and the tribes with regards the setting up of gambling facilities, but over recent years the state of North Carolina has seen a major increase in the operation of casinos as the disputes settled in favor of gambling.

Currently, the state has only 2 fully regulated casinos; Cherokee Tribal Bingo and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Wagers at the commercial casinos in North Caroline go from $0.01 to $100. As with any gambling facility all across the globe, make sure that you do your research before visiting to ensure that that casino:

• Is highly rated on review sites across the internet. Any casino with few reviews or poor reviews may not be safe to play in
• Has a quick and easy registration process
• Doesn’t require players to abide by a specific dress code. (If they do, make sure you are properly prepared)
• Will keep all of your personal data and information totally protected in all instances
• Allows you to start gambling with small wagers so that you can increase your bets if and when you feel confident enough to do so
• Provides you with many game selections, as well as all the most recent games, so that you have a great experience
• Offers large jackpots to be won
• Hosts an array of tournaments

So there you have it. We hope that this information was helpful for you in your journey to finding the top casinos that North Carolina has to offer. Browse through our list of casinos in and around the state to see which options are best, as well as the most convenient, for you.

North Carolina Gambling Laws

Due to the state’s Orthodox Bible culture, gambling laws in North Carolina are strict and limit almost all types of gambling, except several ones – one casino on Tribal land, a little charity gaming, the state lottery and some bingo games.

Commercial Casinos

Commercial casinos are banned in Old North State, so, all gamblers participating in illegal casino games will be punished. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, all these violators will be charged with Class II misdemeanor. This means jail time up to 30 days and the fines up to $1000.

Tribal Casinos

Although commercial casinos are not allowed in North Carolina, tribal casinos are legal here. The only casino authorized by the state is Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. It offers classic table games, video and table poker, as well as Las Vegas style slots with over 600 games – Cats N Dogs, Five Times Pay, Triple Bonanza, Wild Cherry and Triple Diamond are among them. The casino also runs a high-stakes bingo parlor. Only 21 years old and older players can participate in the games.

Pari-Mutuel

Pari-mutuel betting is illegal in North Carolina, so, greyhound racing wagering and horse racing betting are also banned. These forms of gambling were once permitted by the state – from the late 1940s to 1954. But, since 1954, anyone who is caught dabbling with illegal pari-mutuel wagering and horse or greyhound betting is charged with Class II misdemeanor.

Lottery

One form of gambling that is considered legal. The North Carolina Education Lottery is sanctioned and operated by the state. It was approved in 2005; the first ticket was sold in 2006. This lottery offers drawing and scratch-off games, including well known Powerball and Mega Millions. All of the revenues are directed to the state’s educational funding ($3.5 billion over the last 8 years). Players must be at least 18 years old to participate in the game.

Bingo

There are 3 forms of bingo games allowed in the state: high-stakes bingo (available only in the Cherokee Tribe), charitable bingo (with strict limits and restrictions on games’ frequency and prizes can be won in the game), and low stakes, or “Beach Bingo”, with prizes less than $10. There is no age limit with bingo players, but minors must be accompanied by adults.

Raffle

The same gambling laws apply to raffle games in North Carolina. Only non-profit organizations recognized by the state can operate a raffle event. These organizations can only hold a maximum of two raffle events per year. Cash prizes must not exceed $10000, and non-cash winnings must not go over $50000. There is also no age limit to participate in these games.

Online Gambling

Online gambling sites including casinos, bingo halls, sportsbooks and poker rooms are not legal to operate in Old North State but are legal to play at as long as they are located not in the state.