Maverick Gaming plans to close eight more Washington casinos in November, putting 850 more jobs at risk as the operator continues to work through bankruptcy proceedings.
850 Jobs at Risk as Maverick Plans 8 Washington Casino Closures
Maverick Washington LLC has separately filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices with the Washington Employment Security Department for the affected properties. The closures are due to take place on 30 November, as reported by KIRO 7 News.
The properties are Great American Casino in Everett, three Lakewood casinos, All Star Casino in Silverdale, Casino Caribbean in Yakima, Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco, and Coyote Bob’s Casino in Kennewick.
The company said the closures may not be permanent. Maverick is in Chapter 11 protection, and changes in ownership could affect the plans. The company said some sites could stay open or see their shutdown dates change in the event new operators take over during the bankruptcy process.
The latest notices come amid a string of shutdowns and layoffs across Washington. Maverick had previously announced that it would close its Great American Casino and the Riverside Casino in Tukwila on November 1. Those properties add another 238 positions, with 96 workers at Great American and 142 at Riverside.
Maverick’s latest layoffs, coupled with earlier cutbacks, could mean that more than 1,200 jobs in Washington will be cut or placed at risk during 2026.
Maverick’s Financial Troubles Follow Years of Rapid Expansion
Maverick filed for Chapter 11 in July 2025. The company filed for bankruptcy in a Texas court after reporting assets and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million.
The filing came after a tough stretch for the casino operator. S&P Global Ratings withdrew its credit ratings on Maverick in June 2025 because it no longer had enough information to keep the ratings. The company sought bankruptcy protection a month later.
Earlier reports also looked at the role of investment firm HG Vora Capital Management in Maverick’s growth. The reports said the firm’s involvement may have helped shape some of the operator’s financial decisions, though the extent of its role has not been established.
Maverick grew quickly in Washington, Nevada, and Colorado through the acquisition of regional casino and cardroom companies. In 2022, the company bought Evergreen Gaming Corporation for $80.5 million, picking up several properties in Washington.
Maverick has shuttered several Washington locations since it filed for bankruptcy. Additional closures could significantly reduce its presence in the state, but possible sales in the bankruptcy process could save some stores and jobs.
The company is still operating properties in Washington, Nevada, and Colorado. The result of its bankruptcy proceedings will determine how many of the feared closures will actually go ahead.