Casino boss defends closure of iconic Primm resorts amid backlash from founding family
The CEO of Affinity Interactive defended the closure of three Nevada casino resorts, citing financial losses and lack of viability.Summary
The CEO of Affinity Interactive, Scott Butera, defended the decision to close the last of three iconic Nevada casino properties, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, scheduled to shut down on July 4. Butera told the Gaming Control Board that Primm is "just not viable as a casino operation" due to ongoing financial losses and unsuccessful investment efforts. The closure will eliminate 344 jobs. Affinity Interactive, a subsidiary of the private equity firm Z Capital, has operated the properties for nearly 15 years. The decision has drawn criticism from the Primm family, including Cory Clemetson, the grandson of town founder Ernie Primm, who stated that the closure is "contrary to our values" and that the family is working to explore options for revitalization. The closure follows the earlier shutdowns of Whiskey Pete's and Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino.
(Source：Fox News)