Eric Persson Reacquires Elko Casinos to Prevent Closure
Eric Persson, co-founder of Maverick Gaming, is reacquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and Gold Country Inn and Casino in Elko to prevent their potential closure. The transaction is anticipated to conclude within three weeks.

Las Vegas, NV, October 8, 2026 — Eric Persson, co-founder of Maverick Gaming, is set to reacquire two Elko, Nevada, casino properties in an effort to avert their potential closure. The transaction involves the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Casino, both located in Elko.
The move by Persson aims to secure the future of these establishments, which faced the possibility of shutting down. Specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the potential closure were not immediately available.
Persson’s involvement in repurchasing these venues signifies a strategic effort to maintain their operation within the community. Maverick Gaming was founded by Eric Persson and has a portfolio of gaming properties. The exact terms of the reacquisition and the prior ownership structure were not disclosed in the summary.
The timeline for the completion of this transaction has been specified, with the deal expected to conclude within the next three weeks. This timeframe suggests an expedited process to finalize the ownership transfer and implement any necessary operational adjustments to ensure the casinos remain open.
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