Casino boss defends closure of iconic Primm resorts amid backlash from founding family

The CEO behind the company shutting down a group of iconic Nevada casino properties has defended the decision, telling gaming regulators the once-popular gambling stop is no longer financially sustainable.

Primm, Nevada, was once home to three bustling properties long viewed as affordable alternatives to Las Vegas, just across the California-Nevada border.

This month, it was announced that the last of the three hotels, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, is scheduled to close July 4.