Lumbee Tribe Weighs Casino Plan After I-95 Land Buy
The Lumbee Tribe purchased land along I-95 in North Carolina and will decide whether to build a casino resort or an industrial park.Summary
The Lumbee Tribe recently acquired 240 acres of land along Interstate 95 in Robeson County, North Carolina, for $6 million. This purchase occurred shortly after the tribe received long-sought federal recognition from Congress. Tribal Chairman John Lowery stated that the decision to develop the land as a casino resort or a business/industrial park will be made by the Lumbee people. A casino could include amenities like shopping, golf, and a water park, while an industrial park would focus on job creation and economic investment. Lowery emphasized that either option would bring significant economic benefits to the tribe and the surrounding region, citing the success of other tribal casinos in North Carolina. The land will be placed in a federal land trust to ensure its protection.
(Source：Gamblingnews)