Outside the Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, Nev., on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it.
Outside the Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, Nev., on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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