Last gambling resort in Primm, Nev., is set to close by July
Primm Valley Resorts, the last full-time casino in Primm, Nevada, is permanently closing by July 4.Summary
Primm Valley Resorts, the last full-time casino among three off Interstate 15 in Primm at the California-Nevada border, is permanently closing. A termination notice sent to employees indicates they will be let go by July 4, though the exact closure date is unknown. Affinity Gaming, the owner, cited insufficient traffic at the state line to support three full-time casino properties. This closure follows the December 2024 shutdown of Whiskey Pete's casino. The decision impacts not only the resort but also the Primm Center gas station and the Flying J truck stop. The termination notice comes nearly a year after Affinity Gaming ended 24/7 operations at Buffalo Bill's Resort. The future of music and magic acts booked until July 25 remains unclear. Affinity Gaming also operates the popular Lotto Store on the California side of the border, but its future is unknown. Primm once served as a popular gambling resort, offering a less expensive alternative to Las Vegas. However, the casino's decline has been attributed to the COVID pandemic and increased competition from newer casinos on tribal lands in California, which are easier to access from Southern California population centers.
(Source：Los Angeles Times)