Did Whiskey Pete's Close? What Travelers Need to Know About the Primm Landmark

For those who regularly drive between Southern California and Las Vegas, Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino is an unmistakable roadside icon. This castle-themed resort, a fixture of the I-15 landscape near the Nevada-California border, has been a stopping point for travelers since 1977. However, recent news has left many wondering: did Whiskey Pete’s close? The answer is yes, Whiskey Pete’s has temporarily closed its doors, leaving travelers and casino enthusiasts questioning its future.

Whiskey Pete’s, along with its sister properties Primm Valley Resort and Buffalo Bill’s, is owned by Affinity Interactive. Visitors attempting to book accommodations on Whiskey Pete’s website are currently redirected to Buffalo Bill’s, signaling a change in operations. Affinity Interactive released a statement indicating that Whiskey Pete’s Casino is “temporarily closed” as part of an effort to focus on “new and ongoing investments” in Primm Valley Resorts’ other two casinos. This “realigning,” as described by a representative, aims to enhance amenities and better serve both existing and new customers.

Aerial view of Whiskey Pete's Hotel and Casino and the Primm Valley Resorts in Nevada, highlighting the roadside location familiar to travelers between Las Vegas and California.

Opened in 1977, Whiskey Pete’s offered a 46,000-square-foot casino with over 300 slot machines and electronic table games, alongside a William Hill sports and race book. The hotel boasted over 1,200 rooms and suites in two towers, a distinctive Buffalo-shaped swimming pool, and various dining options. Its closure marks a significant change for Primm Valley Resorts and for the landscape of roadside attractions between Las Vegas and Southern California.

While the closure is stated as temporary, no reopening date has been announced, leaving the future of this iconic Nevada casino uncertain. Travelers who are accustomed to stopping at Whiskey Pete’s will need to adjust their plans, with Buffalo Bill’s and Primm Valley Resort remaining open as alternatives within the Primm Valley Resorts group. For updates on Whiskey Pete’s and potential reopening information, visitors are encouraged to check the official Primm Valley Resorts website.

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