Mini-Vegas on California border saved as Terribles takes over Primm casinos

The dusty casino outpost on the California-Nevada border has been saved — just weeks before the last full-time gambling resort on the edge of the state was set to shut down for good.Terrible’s, the historic Nevada company owned by the Herbst family, will take over hotels and amenities in Primm, the longtime desert pit stop along Interstate 15 that has greeted generations of Southern Californians driving to Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.The move could spare Primm Valley Casino Resort, the Oasis Apartments, The Lotto Store and related properties from closing on July 4.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Cory Clemetson, grandson of Primm founder Ernie Primm and president of Primm South Real Estate Co., said the Primm family is “delighted to partner with Terrible’s and the Herbst family” to help manage and operate the properties.The Primm and Herbst families will be “doing everything possible” to prevent the still-operating properties from closing next month, Clemetson said in a statement cited by The Nevada Independent.“Primm has long been one of Nevada’s most recognizable destinations,” Tim Herbst, president of Terrible’s said in a news release.“This partnership reflects our commitment to preserving that legacy while creating new opportunities for growth, investment and tourism for decades to come.

We believe Primm’s best days are still ahead.”The dramatic rescue comes after Affinity Gaming and its parent company, Z Capital, stunned workers, residents and state regulators in May by announcing plans to close the remaining Primm operations by July 4.A May 5 termination notice said Primm Valley Resort, Buffalo Bill’s, Whiskey Pete’s, the Primm Center and Flying J truck stop would all close permanen...