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Hurricane Florence, now downgraded to a tropical depression, has devastated normal life in the Carolinas, causing 18 deaths and damage to 575,000 homes. However, the storm did not cause much damage to Harrah’s Cherokee resorts and casino boats.
The deadly storm has finally moved north, as Carolinians begin the painful and costly recovery process. Along with the lives lost, some 575,000 homes remain without power. Rivers and lakes continue to flood, roads are closed, and multiple. The two tribal casinos in North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee and sister property Harrah’s Cherokee Valley, owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated by Caesars Entertainment, escaped the fury of the winds.
South Carolina is home to two casino cruise ships, which dock in Little River near Myrtle Beach. The vessels are named Big M Casino Cruise I and II.
With Myrtle Beach in Florence’s direct path as the hurricane approached the coast, owners of the Big M ships cancelled all cruises effective September 11, three days before the storm made landfall. The vessels, which offer table games and more than 400 slot machines, were transported to nearby inland Bucksport Marina on the Waccamaw River to ride out Florence.
Both Harrah’s properties remained in operation throughout last week with minimal interruption. The only schedule change came at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, which cancelled a concert from Aaron Lewis that was to take place on September 14.
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
