Overview
- Affinity Gaming told state officials on May 5 that it will end operations at most Primm properties by July 4, 2026, a move that would put about 344 employees at risk of losing jobs.
- LV Petroleum CEO Kris Roach has proposed operating the truck stop, stores, hotels and casinos and says the company has partners licensed to run gaming, but his plan remains exploratory and would require regulatory approvals.
- The Primm family, which owns the land, cautioned on May 28 that reports of any imminent deal are overstated and said it is reviewing multiple proposals rather than signing with a single operator.
- Nevada gaming regulators have expressed grave concern about the potential closure because Primm serves as a gateway for Southern California visitors, and any transfer of operations would need gaming-board review and licensing.
- If no operator is secured before July 4, workers could lose jobs and some residents face displacement from employer-linked housing, and the long-term decline of the gateway has been tied to newer California casinos and earlier property reductions.