Whiskey Pete's Casino, a 47-year-old landmark near the California-Nevada border, will permanently close its doors by the end of 2024. The 777-room casino resort, which opened in 1977, has been a familiar sight to travelers on Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Southern California.

The closure comes amid declining business in Primm, Nevada, particularly following the pandemic. The property, owned by Affinity Gaming, features 31 table games and 1,360 slots. The hotel has already stopped accepting online reservations.

The casino's namesake, Peter McIntyre (Whiskey Pete), was a former miner and bootlegger who operated a gas station on the property from the late 1920s until 1932. Known for his controversial past, McIntyre ran illegal operations and had multiple run-ins with the law before dying in a sanitarium in 1933.

Affinity Gaming plans to focus its resources on Primm Valley Resort & Casino, while Buffalo Bill's Casino is expected to follow Whiskey Pete's closure. The company acquired these properties from MGM Resorts in 2007 for $400 million when it operated as Herbst Gaming.

The closure marks the end of an era for Primm, which has seen other significant closures including its outlet mall and Buffalo Bill's amusement park. Primm Valley Resort & Casino will undergo renovations and improvements, including the addition of a new Denny's restaurant.

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