Following $2 million investment, Ace’s Poker to offer entertainment to local patrons, great jobs for 90 local union-led workers in Washington State
Grand Opening Celebration Today – May 19 @ 10AM
WASHINGTON — Maverick Gaming, the nation’s fastest-growing regional casino operator, is pleased to announce the
launch of its new “Ace’s Poker” room in the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington. This exciting new poker brand is the first in the state and represents the continuous investment in Maverick Gaming’s strategy to redevelop and connect its properties across its regional footprint. Based in Kirkland, Washington, Maverick Gaming has acquired numerous unique brands and properties in Nevada, Colorado, and Washington. The multi-year plan is to upgrade the physical infrastructure, improve the overall gaming/guest experience, and rebrand as Maverick Casino & Hotel, Ace’s Poker, Dragon Tiger Casino, or Macau Legend. The integration of its properties showcases Maverick Gaming’s investment in local communities, including its long-term commitment as a community partner through its employee-led philanthropic arm, Maverick Cares.
“I am excited to continue investing in our local communities by offering great jobs in a new venue for entertainment in Mountlake Terrace. Growing up in Hoquiam, it was a dream of mine to build a gaming company in my home state of Washington. Ace’s Poker is designed to be a destination of choice for those who like to play cards responsibly,” said Eric Persson, Chief Executive Officer and majority owner of Maverick Gaming.
Maverick Gaming’s state-of-the-art property will debut with over $2 million in renovations, highlighting an investment in the local economy and workers. Ace’s Poker will employ 90 staff from its union-led workforce (Maverick Gaming is the largest private sector employer of Teamsters Local 117 members in the state of Washington). Each facility will continue to be an integral part of Maverick Gaming’s implementation of rigorous problem gambling policies which include a company-wide self-exclusion practice, which was one of the first in the state. Renovations and features of the new property include:
- Larger than life wall mural of poker stars Eric Persson, Patrik Antonius, and Matt Su
- Over 30 65” TVs for players’ viewing enjoyment
- Over 5,000 square feet of modern “Maverick Blue” carpeting
- 100 gallons of custom Maverick Blue paint covering 35,000 square feet
- Eye-catching laminate flooring
- Separate private game area
- Full-service bar with 20+ pull tab game selections
- Newly-constructed men’s and women’s restroom
- Ace’s Poker branded player’s check-in podium
Ace’s Poker will be the most unique poker room in the state of Washington. Guests can see it all for themselves at the grand re-opening today, May 19, 2023.
ABOUT MAVERICK GAMINGMaverick Gaming™, based in Kirkland, Washington, is a young, responsible gaming company with over 3,000 dedicated team members. Maverick Gaming owns and operates a portfolio of 31 properties across Nevada, Washington, and Colorado with over 1,800 slot machines, 350 table games, 1,020 hotel rooms, and 30 restaurants. Maverick Gaming is a proud employer of Teamsters Local 117 workers at its Washington locations as part of its commitment to providing sustainable, family-wage jobs that support economic opportunity in local communities. Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Eric Persson and Justin Beltram, Maverick Gaming™ takes a bold approach to a classic pastime. With an all-star leadership team from some of the largest gaming brands spanning markets the world, Maverick is dedicated to delivering the best possible gaming experiences for every kind of player while enforcing strict problem gambling policies as a community partner. Created by gamblers, for gamblers.
