- The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina may pursue a new tribal casino after recently being granted federal recognition.
- The casino is expected to be located in an advantageous spot economically and could generate a few thousand jobs in the state.
PEMBROKE, N.C. – North Carolina is home to three tribal casinos and could potentially see a fourth, as the recently recognized Lumbee Tribe plans to vote on whether or not to pursue a path in casino gaming.
The largest tribe in North Carolina, the Lumbee people were only granted federal recognition in 2025, despite being recognized as a Tribal Nation by the state in 1885.
Now, with access to federal resources and expanded rights, including the ability to operate a casino, the Lumbee Tribe is set to vote amongst themselves as to whether or not to go forward with the idea of their own casino.
The tribe already bought 240 acres of land in Robeson County for about $6 million, indicating interest in potentially pursuing a casino. The location sits along I-95 and could be extremely profitable due to its position between New Jersey and Florida, according to experts.
The casino would create up to 3,000 jobs and provide a shot in the arm for a region of the state that has seen a decline in residents and economic prosperity.
If the casino were to become a reality, legal blackjack games would likely be at the forefront of operations, as it is one of the most popular and easy-to-learn games for new players.
Blackjack is available in North Carolina at other tribal casinos, as well as multiple online platforms.