Primm family eyes ‘return to better days’ in quiet casino outpost
The Primm family is seeking to revitalize the town after casino operator Affinity Gaming announced it will close its properties.Summary
The Primm family, owners of the land in the unincorporated area south of Las Vegas, expressed a commitment to a "return to better days" following the announcement by casino operator Affinity Gaming that it will permanently close its operations at the trio of hotel-casinos—Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bill's, and Primm Valley Resort—along with the Primm Center gas station and Flying J trucker fueling stop. Affinity cited the properties as a "significant cash drain and management distraction" for years, noting that an exhaustive search for potential buyers yielded no results. The closures will affect 344 employees and are set to take effect on July 4. The family, led by Cory Clemetson, grandson of the area's namesake, Ernie Primm, stated they are exploring all options to assist the employees and their families. Clark County officials are working to ensure continuity of services for the gas stations and are providing resources to affected residents. The decline of Primm is attributed to expanding competition from the Las Vegas Strip and the proliferation of tribal casino-resorts in California, leading to a once-lucrative destination becoming nearly deserted.
(Source：Las-vegas Review Journal)