Catawba Nation Gaming Authority

Overview

Size $1.025 Billion
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Client & Transactional Partners Catawba Nation Gaming Authority
Two Kings Casino
Our Role Joint Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner

Summary

Transaction Overview:
On March 28, 2025, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. (KBCM) successfully closed the syndication of $1.025 billion Senior Secured Credit Facilities for Catawba Nation Gaming Authority (CNGA), a tribal instrumentality of the Catawba Indian Nation (Catawba). CNGA owns and operates Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. 

The financing included a $75 million revolver, $415 million delayed Draw Term Loan A and a $535 million Term Loan B. Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and fund construction of CNGA’s expansion project at its Two Kings Casino. 

This transaction marks the second syndicated financing for CNGA since 2024. 

About Catawba Indian Nation:
Catawba Indian Nation is comprised of ~4,100 enrolled members and is the only federally recognized tribe in South Carolina. The 700-acre Catawba reservation is located on the banks of the Catawba River. 

About the Expansion Project:
CNGA owns and operates Catawba Two Kings Casino, which is located on tribal land in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It is the only casino in the Charlotte market, having initially opened in July 2021. The casino currently features over 1,100 slot machines, 14 table games, and two food and beverage outlets. Following the $1 billion expansion project, the offerings will be expanded to include over 4,300 slot machines, 92 table games, and 16 food and beverage outlets.

KNAF - disclosures

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank N.A."), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.  

Securities products and services: No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

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