Maverick Gaming to Shut Two Tukwila Casinos in November
Maverick Gaming will close two Tukwila casinos in November, cutting 238 jobs amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.Summary
Maverick Gaming announced the permanent closure of Great American Casino and Riverside Casino in Tukwila, Washington, on November 1, affecting 238 employees. The closures are part of the company’s restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which it filed in July 2025. Since April, Maverick has shuttered five locations, including Silver Dollar SeaTac and Crazy Moose Montlake, resulting in over 400 layoffs. The company cited regulatory challenges, such as the Washington Gaming Commission’s rejection of a centralized surveillance petition, as factors hindering competitiveness. Prior to the closures, Maverick operated 27 properties across Washington, Nevada, and Colorado. The firm has undergone multiple layoffs and real estate sales, including $62 million in Seattle-area property transactions. Restructuring advisors include GLC Advisors and Portage Point Partners, with legal counsel from Latham & Watkins and Hunton Andrews Kurth.
(Source：World Casino News)