Primm Valley Resorts May Avoid Shutdown Says Family Member
Primm Valley was originally due to close on July 4, although Affinity Gaming had been searching for alternatives.
Key Takeaways:
- Primm Valley Resorts could stay open beyond July 4 amid rescue efforts
- Family considering new buyer to prevent the property’s shutdown
- Regional traffic shifts and competition prompt urgent search for solutions
Primm Valley Resorts may avoid a full shutdown on July 4, after members of the Primm family said a new gaming operator is being lined up to take over the struggling Nevada border property.
Primm grandson Cory Clemetson told The Nevada Independent, “Primm will not be going dark on July 4,” while stressing that the priority is protecting workers and keeping the site alive.
Affinity Gaming, which has run the properties for 15 years, had previously said Primm was a long-running drag on the business.
Rescue Talks Gather Pace
The family has been searching for buyers since the May closure notice set off alarm across the tiny gambling outpost at Interstate 15.
Last month, CEO Scott Butera said the team had spent weeks sharing information with the Primm family and trying to support a transfer of the business. He also confirmed that the company had formed a special committee to explore options for the landowner and the operator.
The properties have been hit by weaker traffic, changing travel patterns and tougher competition from tribal casinos in Southern California.
The Primm family publicly appealed to help for workers, with Clark County Soical Services stepping in to support.
The planned closure included Primm Valley Resort & Casino, Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino and Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino, along with related facilities. The announcement was made to employees on May 6 2026.
If the final casino establishment closes, the move could eliminate more than 300 jobs. If a deal lands, it would preserve one of the last remaining gaming waypoints for drivers entering Nevada from California.
