Vegas gateway saved from becoming a ghost town after a last-minute rescue

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8 Jul 2026 • 7:40 PM MYT
The Independent
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Vegas gateway saved from becoming a ghost town after a last-minute rescue

  • Primm, Nevada, a popular stopover between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, faced potential decline after Affinity Gaming announced plans to close its casino due to significant financial losses.
  • The planned closure of the Primm Valley Resort and Casino threatened approximately 300 jobs and the town's primary tourist attractions.
  • A deal was finalized for Terrible's, a regional convenience store and gas station chain, to acquire several properties in Primm, including the casino.
  • Terrible's retained 100 percent of the staff who wished to continue working, effectively saving hundreds of jobs and preventing the town from becoming a 'ghost town'.
  • The acquisition, which also includes the state's highest-selling lotto store, aims to revitalize Primm and maintain its status as a key travel destination, with local figures urging support for the new owners.

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