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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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Watch now →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
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