Maverick Gaming co-founder to reacquire two Nevada casinos

Maverick Gaming co-founder Eric Persson is in the process of reacquiring two casinos in Elko, Nevada , in a move aimed at keeping the properties open after the properties warned of possible closure by November 30. Persson, a Las Vegas professional poker player, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he is acquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Casino. The transaction is expected to be completed within three weeks, although its financial terms have not been disclosed. Nevada gaming regulators are monitoring the deal.