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Las Vegas Confessions · July 22, 2026

Primm was about to close for good. Then it came back out of nowhere.

For 15 years, a New York private equity firm quietly bled the tiny Nevada town of Primm dry. Then they decided to shut the whole place down for good and throw its workers out of their company homes on the 4th of July. What happened next wasn't supposed to be possible.

LasVegasSun.com · July 22, 2026

“A second chance”: Staffers, patrons at Primm Valley casino celebrate return

Rosa Diaz was surrounded by familiar faces Wednesday when she returned to the longtime job she thought she had lost.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · July 22, 2026

Primm Valley Casino back in business after 17-day shutdown: Watch live

Following a brief ceremony at the main entrance to the Primm Valley Resort & Casino at noon Wednesday, representatives of Las Vegas-based T ...

TheNevadaIndependent.com · July 22, 2026

Photos: Primm casino once feared to be gone for good is back after 17-day closure

Dozens of loyal Primm customers waited Wednesday morning for Las Vegas-based Terrible's Gaming to reopen Primm Valley, 17 days after previous operator Affinity Gaming ceased operations.

News3LV.com · July 22, 2026

Primm Valley Casino reopens after Terrible’s steps in following closure plans

After months of uncertainty, the Primm Valley Casino reopened just after noon, bringing customers back through the doors and restoring jobs for hundreds of employees in Primm.

KTNV.com · July 22, 2026

Primm Valley Casino Resort back open just months after future seemed uncertain

This comes just 17 days after the Terrible's company officially took over operations of the stateline destinations on July 5.

Fox5Vegas.com · July 22, 2026

Primm Valley Resort and Casino reopens after management change, saving hundreds of jobs

Primm Valley Casino is back open after what the new owners call a miracle 17 day turn around.

NYPost.com · July 22, 2026

Casino in Primm to reopen Wednesday just 17 days after Terrible’s takeover

Primm is back in the game.

The once-doomed casino outpost on the California-Nevada border will be back in the game Wednesday when Terrible’s reopens the Primm Valley Casino — just 17 days after taking control of the property.

Casino.org · July 22, 2026

Primm Valley Casino Resort sets reopening date

Primm Valley Casino announced it will reopen its doors at noon on Wednesday (July 22), just six weeks after the property braced for permanent closure.

The revival comes 17 days after Terrible’s Gaming officially took over operations and launched a round‑the‑clock effort to bring the long‑struggling border casino back to life.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · July 21, 2026

Thought gone for good, Primm Valley Casino scheduled to reopen

The way Cory Clemetson, grandson of Primm founder Ernie Primm and president of the Primm South Real Estate Co., sees it, the town of Primm was on its last gasp two months ago.

CDCGaming.com · July 21, 2026

Primm Valley Casino to reopen Wednesday

The Primm Valley Casino on the Nevada and California border will reopen just after noon Wednesday as part of its takeover by Terrible’s after Affinity Gaming ended its operations effective the Fourth of July.

Fox5vegas.com · July 21, 2026

Terrible’s announces Primm Valley Casino reopening date following management transition

Terrible’s has begun its transition to reopen Primm, starting with the return of casino operations at one of its properties.

Company officials announced Tuesday that Primm Valley Casino will reopen Wednesday, July 22 at noon. The reopening follows Terrible’s taking over operations on July 5.

News 3 Las Vegas · July 13, 2026

Primm businesses inch closer to reopening as Terrible's renovation ramps up

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — After facing the possibility of businesses shutting down, Primm is seeing what one family member called a “new sense of optimism” following a partnership between the Primm family and Terrible’s that has saved more than 300 jobs and is expected to keep the border community a popular stop for travelers.

NPR · July 3, 2026

A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada

NPR's Alisa Chang interviews Cory Clemetson on the Primm family's effort to rescue the Nevada border town, and what comes next under Terrible's management.

KTNV Channel 13 · July 3, 2026

Primm gets a second chance just in time for Fourth of July travel

With Terrible's now at the helm, Primm is open for the Fourth of July holiday weekend — a turnaround from the shutdown that was looming just weeks ago.

The Nevada Independent · June 25, 2026

Gaming regulators approve Terrible’s to take over Primm operations

The Nevada Gaming Commission voted to approve Terrible's licensing to operate the Primm resort properties, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the transition.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · June 25, 2026

‘Nevadans helping Nevadans’: Terrible’s rescues 300 jobs, keeps Primm open

After gaming commission approval, Terrible's officially takes over Primm operations, preserving more than 300 jobs and keeping the border town's casinos and amenities running.

FOX5 Vegas · June 25, 2026

Nevada Gaming Commission approves Primm gaming licenses

FOX5 coverage of the Nevada Gaming Commission vote granting Terrible's the licenses needed to operate Primm's casino properties.

KLAS-TV CBS · June 25, 2026

Terrible’s announces next steps for Primm after gaming approval

Following the gaming commission's approval, Terrible's outlines its plans for Primm's properties and what visitors and employees can expect in the weeks ahead.

PlayUSA · June 17, 2026

Terrible’s Moves to Keep Primm Casinos Open Ahead of July 4 Deadline

Las Vegas-based Terrible’s is stepping in to manage several Primm, NV, properties after the Primm family sought a new operator to avoid shutdowns. The properties are owned through Primm South Real Estate Co.

Gaming America · June 16, 2026

Gas Station Terrible’s Reaches Deal to Try to Rescue Nevada Border Town Primm

The Nevada border town of Primm may not be condemned to ghost town status, after all. Nevada gas station chain Terrible’s has reportedly reached a deal with the Primm family to keep the town alive.

LA Times · June 9, 2026

Primm is a spooky shell of its former self. But the gambling oasis may have found a savior

The Primm family, owners of the territory that includes three casino resorts and other businesses, announced that Las Vegas-based Terrible’s, owned by the Herbst family and perhaps most famous for a string of gas stations and convenience stores, will operate the properties.

Fox News · June 9, 2026

Ghost-town casinos get stunning rescue after family finds last-minute buyer

At the 11th hour — and on the brink of an impending closure on July 4 — the Primm family in Nevada has found a white knight partner to help save its once-packed resorts from becoming a dilapidated ghost town.

Fox News · June 9, 2026

Primm family president says founder would be 'outraged' by July 4 layoffs

Primm family president Cory Clemetson criticized planned July 4 layoffs at Primm Valley Casino Resort — and discusses fresh efforts to keep longtime employees working during a transition to new management.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · June 9, 2026

This company will take over Primm hotel-casinos

Terrible’s, a historic Las Vegas company owned by the Herbst family, will operate hotels and amenities on the California-Nevada border, a representative of the Primm family announced Tuesday.

The Nevada Independent · June 9, 2026

Terrible's reaches agreement with Primm family to keep businesses, community open

Las Vegas-based Terrible's has reached an agreement with the Primm family to operate its hotel-casino and properties in Primm, saving the town on the border of Nevada and California from going dark July 4 and preserving more than 300 jobs, the family announced early Tuesday.

The Nevada Independent · June 4, 2026

'Primm will not be going dark on July 4.' Family rep says new operator could be named next week

In an interview, Primm grandson Cory Clemetson said the discussions could lead to the border town remaining open past the July 4 shutdown announced by Affinity.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · June 4, 2026

Primm family ‘excited’ by offers to run Nevada resort

The Primm family expects to announce within a week which operator will take over the Primm resorts after Affinity Gaming closes on July 4. Multiple qualified candidates from established Nevada gaming companies have submitted proposals, with the family committed to preserving 300+ jobs.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · May 28, 2026

Primm family says deal to save community amenities isn’t imminent

The Primm family cautioned that reports of a deal to preserve the border town’s amenities are “overstated and premature.” No agreement is imminent as multiple potential operators are being evaluated ahead of the July 4 shutdown deadline.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · May 21, 2026

Alternatives to Primm hotel-casino closures being sought, operator says

Affinity Gaming’s leadership informed Nevada regulators Thursday that the company has formed a special committee to identify potential successors for its three shuttered Primm properties.

Fox News · May 20, 2026

Mad scramble underway near Vegas to save casino resort ghost town from total collapse

The final casino resort in Primm, Nevada, will close this summer after years of declining tourism, ending gaming operations in the once-busy border town and putting hundreds of employees out of work.

Las Vegas Review-Journal · May 19, 2026

Primm family eyes ‘return to better days’ in quiet casino outpost

The Primm family stated it is working toward a “return to better days” after the main casino operator in their namesake outpost south of Las Vegas revealed intentions to withdraw.