Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain has donated hundreds of toys to two regional Toys of Tots organization to be distributed to children in Cleveland and York counties.
According to a news release from Delaware North, the toys, which were valued at about $20,000, were donated by casino patrons and employees and also purchased by the casino, casino consultant Delaware North and Gaming Capital Group, which supplies gaming machines to the casino. Over the last several weeks, the casino also encouraged employees and patrons to donate new, unwrapped toys. This is the fourth consecutive year that the casino and Delaware North have coordinated the Toys for Tots drive at the casino. Jennifer Elberson, director of marketing for the casino, oversaw the promotion of the drive with donation boxes placed at the casino.
On Dec. 9, the toys were picked up at the casino, coordinated with regional representatives of the Cleveland County and York County Toys for Tots organizations and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, which operates the program nationwide. “We are so proud of everyone coming together to help these organizations provide toys for children in the regional community,” said Trent Troxel, vice president of the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority. “I want to thank our partners, Delaware North and Gaming Capital Group, for contributing to this awesome day of presenting these toys, and our employees and patrons who have donated.”
The toy donation was celebrated with Toys for Tots, casino and Delaware North representatives. The Catawba Nation’s temporary Catawba Two Kings Casino is located at 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. just off Interstate 85 at Exit 5. It features over 1,100 gaming machines, including electronic table games, 14 live table games and casual dining. The permanent casino resort is being developed on an adjacent site and is expected to open with an introductory phase in early 2026.The final Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort will feature 4,300 slots, 100 live table games, five restaurants, six bars and a 400-room hotel.
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