Maverick will move swiftly to integrate these two companies in all aspects, and we expect to see benefits from this purchase by January,” Persson said at the time of the deal.

“We expect there to be enormous consolidation, as well as operational and marketing benefits, to our company as a result of this transaction. It paid $80 million to take control of the four card rooms of local operator Evergreen in late December 2022.

Silverdale locals (population ~20,703) will be no doubt hope some of that Las Vegas razzmatazz will be brought across to the All-Star by its new owners.īefore this week’s purchase, Maverick most recently expanded its Washington property portfolio last year. In May 2023, it teamed up with Bally’s Corporation to build a VIP Maverick Gaming poker room at the legendary Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. However, the new operator certainly has experience with high-class poker rooms. Whatever Maverick has planned for the popular All-Star venue and how much it paid for the property has not been revealed. Persson was previously a senior VP at Las Vegas Sands Corporation, and Beltram was President of Slots (great job title) at the Bellagio and Marina Bay Sands casinos. The pair are ex- Las Vegas casino executives with 30 years in the business between them. Maverick was founded in 2017 by Persson and Justin Beltram. This expansion is part of its ongoing efforts to grow its presence in the region across casino gaming, hotels, and its other ventures. With the addition of All-Star, Maverick Gaming will now own and operate 23 local card rooms in Washington State. “We all look forward to building partnerships with the community of Silverdale, supporting family wage jobs, and investing in a great local entertainment center.” Growing Portfolio “Maverick Gaming is proud of its ongoing investment in local communities and jobs across our state,” said Eric Persson, CEO and majority owner of Maverick Gaming. It has been a consistent performing business since it opened in 1985.

The All-Star has been a significant company in Kitsap County since its establishment nearly 40 years ago. It offers table games, poker, 40 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a diner, drive-thru espresso, and full-service dining options.Ĭasino section patrons must be 18+, but the rest of the venue is marketed as family friendly. Maverick Gaming, a casino and hospitality operator with properties across the American West, has recently acquired the All-Star Lanes & Casino (pictured) in Silverdale, Washington State.Īll-Star is a local entertainment venue known for its mix of legal card-based gambling and retro entertainment. Posted in: Washington State Gambling News, US Casino News, US Poker News

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