'Based on an exhaustive investigation and analysis of the circumstances, we issued a Notice of Violation to both enforce regulatory compliance and ensure the Nation is the primary beneficiary of its gaming revenue. The law mandates that tribal casinos be run primarily for the benefit of members, not outside managers or other entities.

The casino also failed to submit a contract for approval as required. In issuing a notice of violation, the commission said that the Catawba Indian Nation allowed an outside company, developer Sky Boat, to partially manage the expansion of the Two Kings Casino without an approved management contract. The commission, which oversees regulatory compliance and integrity for tribal gaming operations, said an investigation uncovered multiple violations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

The Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain violated gaming laws and faces the potential for high fines and even the possibility of the facility's closure, according to a report from the National Indian Gaming Commission on Wednesday.

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