I have only been there as a patron... but if you have any joy of the outdoors at all, you will love the area. I wish I could move up there.
I have been to Biloxi once, but the two environments are completely different.
Most city comparison calculators will not give any information on Cherokee itself, but you might try looking up Bryson City, or Maggie Valley, or Waynesville as nearby towns.
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When you get there, tell them to get a Spanish 21, and 4 card poker table.