Eric Persson plans to buy back eight Washington casinos and retain jobs
Eric Persson told a radio station he plans to reacquire eight Washington casinos named in closure notices and expects the purchase to close in about three weeks. He said the properties would remain open during the ownership transition and the new company would rehire staff; about 850 workers are expected to keep their jobs. Persson said he was working with regulators and did not anticipate obstacles.
The proposed transaction could keep eight casinos operating and preserve jobs, subject to completion and the ownership transition.