Maverick Gaming Schedules Closure of Ten Washington Casinos During Chapter 11 Restructuring
Maverick Gaming will close eight Washington casinos on November 30, cutting 850 jobs, plus two Tukwila sites on November 1 affecting 238 staff. This follows five prior closures since April and 188 summer layoffs under Chapter 11 protection filed in July 2025. The operator cites the end of centralized surveillance approval as limiting competition.
SCCG Take — Regulatory technology gaps can accelerate financial distress for smaller cardroom operators. Bankruptcy-driven ownership shifts may determine which sites survive.
Maverick Washington LLC will close eight casinos in Washington state on November 30, eliminating 850 jobs. Two additional Tukwila locations, Great American Casino and Riverside Casino, will close on November 1, affecting 238 employees. The operator has notified the state Employment Security Department.
The eight properties include Great American Casino in Everett, Chip’s Casino, Macau Casino and Palace Casino in Lakewood, All Star Casino in Silverdale, Casino Caribbean in Yakima, Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco, and Coyote Bobs Casino in Kennewick. Riverside Casino will see 142 layoffs and Great American Casino 96. Roles include dealers, cashiers, bartenders, cooks and management staff.
These actions add to five casinos already closed since April, including Dragon Tiger Casino in Mountlake Terrace, Palace Casino in Lakewood, Silver Dollar in Renton and Roman Casino in Seattle. Maverick Gaming has been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since July 2025. It reported assets and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million following a 2024 debt restructuring.
Competitive Constraints Tied to Surveillance Rules
Maverick Gaming has linked its challenges to the Washington Gaming Commission ending a centralized surveillance petition for cardrooms. The operator said this limited its ability to compete with larger venues.
“The lack of centralised and advanced surveillance technology, in contrast to what is available in larger establishments, has further hindered our ability to compete effectively,” it said.
The company operates 27 properties across Washington, Nevada and Colorado with approximately 1,800 slot machines, 350 table games, 1,020 hotel rooms and 30 restaurants. It conducted three rounds of layoffs during the summer affecting 188 positions at SeaTac, Bothell and Mountlake Terrace locations.
Potential for Ownership Changes in Bankruptcy
Human Resources Director Christine Wisniewski noted that ongoing bankruptcy proceedings could result in a change of ownership or operator. This could allow a site or sites to remain open. The Chapter 11 process will set the scale of Maverick Gaming’s remaining operations in Washington.
Reporting: Focus Gaming News
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