Crazy Moose Casino Could Close Nov. 30 as Maverick Bankruptcy Continues

PASCO, Wash. – Crazy Moose Casino could close Nov. 30 or continue under new management as Maverick Gaming restructures through bankruptcy. The uncertainty puts 137 jobs at the Pasco cardroom at risk, while the future of nearby Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino remains unclear.

Maverick Washington LLC notified Pasco officials that plans could change as the bankruptcy process continues, leaving open the possibility that another owner or operator could keep Crazy Moose running. Employees at the property have said they expect operations to continue.

The notice comes as parent company Maverick Gaming, also known as RunItOneTime LLC, works through Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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Crazy Moose Closure Could Affect 137 Jobs

Crazy Moose Casino, located at 510 S. 20th St. in Pasco, employs 137 people, including workers represented by Teamsters Local 839. The property spans approximately 17,500 square feet and offers 15 table games along with poker and other cardroom gaming.

Maverick’s notice leaves several possible outcomes on the table. The property could close Nov. 30, the closing date could be delayed, or another company could take over operations and keep the business open as part of the bankruptcy restructuring.

Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino in Kennewick is also operated by Maverick Washington. The approximately 5,000-square-foot property offers 12 table games, but no comparable closure date has been announced for the Kennewick operation.

Maverick Restructuring Has Already Hit Washington Cardrooms

Maverick filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2025 after citing debt, operating challenges and competition in Washington. Court filings listed both assets and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million, with the bankruptcy covering dozens of affiliated entities.

The company has attributed some of its difficulties to “significant competition from tribal casinos in their key Washington market, operational misalignments, and industry headwinds more generally.” Washington’s commercial house-banked cardrooms compete in a market where tribal casinos can offer a wider range of gambling products.

The restructuring has already led to changes elsewhere in the state. Maverick previously announced closures affecting several Washington cardrooms, while other properties have moved to new operators through bankruptcy sales. Crazy Moose in Mountlake Terrace and Silver Dollar Mill Creek were among properties affected during 2026.

New Operator Could Keep Pasco Cardroom Open

Crazy Moose and Coyote Bob’s were acquired by Maverick in 2019. Their real estate was later included in a sale-and-leaseback transaction, with Maverick continuing to operate the gaming businesses as a tenant.

The bankruptcy process means ownership and operating arrangements can still change before the proposed Nov. 30 closure. A sale or transfer to another licensed operator could preserve the Pasco property and its jobs, although no completed transaction has been announced.

For now, Crazy Moose continues operating while the restructuring moves forward. The next significant development will be whether Maverick secures a buyer or new operator before the November deadline, or proceeds with the closure outlined in its notice.

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