Wednesday, October 21, 2026 News updated 18+ Gamble responsibly. Get help Write Sign in
Stake NewsToday

An independent desk covering Stake, the US casino market and crypto.

US Casino

Maverick Co-Founder Eric Persson Launches Buyback for Nevada Gaming Properties

Maverick Co-Founder Eric Persson Launches Buyback for Nevada Gaming Properties

Photo: Casino.org

Maverick Gaming co-founder Eric Persson is moving to buy back two Elko, Nevada, casinos out of bankruptcy, a deal he says will save 239 local casino jobs ahead of a Nov. 30 deadline. The effort involves reacquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Casino from the lenders now controlling them, according to statements Persson made to the Las Vegas Review‑Journal on Thursday, Oct. 8. The properties are owned by Maverick NV LLC, which is tied to the Chapter 11 case of RunItOneTime LLC—the Texas holding company formed as part of a transition services agreement Persson executed…

Source: Casino.org

Latest in US Casino

All US Casino stories