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The Greenbrier Resort’s casino could face a temporary shutdown while the West Virginia Lottery reviews a refinancing transaction tied to the property’s ownership structure.
According to court filings cited in the source report, casino operations may depend on approval from the West Virginia Lottery Commission. The broader resort is still expected to remain open, but attorneys involved in the matter said casino employees have received WARN notices as a precaution if the review is not completed in time.
Why the casino’s approval matters
The transaction is tied to ongoing litigation involving The Greenbrier Resort and is intended to address hundreds of millions of dollars in debt while also providing funding for future improvements. The financing agreement involves Kennedy Lewis Loan Management.
West Virginia Lottery Acting Director David R. Bradley said regulators need time to complete due diligence and review financial documents connected to the ownership changes. Lottery representatives also said key transaction documents were not received until early August.
Attorneys for the Justice family, meanwhile, have argued they have been supplying requested information for months and said the refinancing would strengthen the resort’s financial position.
Employees could be affected if operations pause
The source report said about 90 casino employees could be affected if operations are suspended for an extended period. Representatives for the resort said the concern applies to casino staff and not to the hotel or other resort operations.
For West Virginia players, the immediate issue is potential access to the casino if regulators do not sign off before operations are interrupted. No final decision had been reported as of the source publication date.
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Bradley said the matter could potentially be considered at the West Virginia Lottery Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 26 if outstanding questions are resolved. Attorneys involved in the transaction are also seeking a temporary arrangement or expedited approval process that could allow casino operations to continue while the review moves forward.
For now, the key open question is whether the state review will be completed before any interruption at the casino begins.
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Source: As reported by Ian Valentino.
