Terrible’s is preparing to take over operations of the Primm casinos and related properties from Affinity Gaming by July 4, aiming to keep the Nevada border town’s businesses open and preserve local jobs.
Cory Clemetson, president of the Primm South Real Estate Company and grandson of Primm founder Ernie Primm, detailed the transition plans in a recent interview with CDC Gaming. The move follows Affinity Gaming’s announcement to close the last of its leased properties in Primm, which threatened over 300 jobs and the shutdown of key community businesses.
Clemetson confirmed that the company plans to present the takeover proposal to Nevada regulators by the end of June to secure the necessary approvals for Terrible’s to assume control. “Nothing is going to close with our announcement today,” he said, highlighting the commitment to maintain current operations and employment levels.
Primm, an unincorporated community with fewer than 1,000 residents located 40 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip along Interstate 15, has experienced significant disruption since Affinity Gaming revealed its closure plans. Whiskey Pete’s casino shut down in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s has operated intermittently since July 2025, primarily during weekend concerts. The scheduled July 4 closures included Primm Valley Casino Resort, a truck stop, service stations, a Tesla charging station, and a popular lotto store, which is notable given Nevada’s lack of a state lottery.
Clemetson criticized Affinity’s management over the past 15 years, expressing frustration at the deterioration of the properties under their tenure. He expressed optimism about the new partnership with Terrible’s, owned by the Herbst family, who previously operated the Primm casinos before selling them to MGM Mirage in 2007 and later rebranding as Affinity Gaming.
“Their plan is keeping open everything that was threatened to close,” Clemetson said. He added that Terrible’s intends to invest in capital improvements and enhance hospitality offerings to attract guests. Fuel partners leasing from Affinity have welcomed the change, and collaborative development plans are underway to revitalize the area.
Regarding the future reopening of Buffalo Bill’s and Whiskey Pete’s, Clemetson noted that Terrible’s requires time to implement larger plans but remains engaged in positive discussions with the Herbst family. “They’ve been very impressive throughout the last two weeks on what they presented to us,” he remarked.
This transition marks a significant shift for Primm, aiming to stabilize the local economy and revitalize the casino properties under new management. The community’s businesses and employees stand to benefit from the continuity and planned investments.
For more information, see the original CDC Gaming report here. Additional coverage on the Primm family’s partnership with Terrible’s is available here.
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