A federal government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion a week and deliver a punishing blow to Las Vegas’ already faltering tourism economy, industry experts say, as mounting delays, unpaid airport workers and rising uncertainty deter visitors while Congress remains bitterly divided over keeping the government open.

Primm was once one of Nevada’s more popular gambling resorts, a less expensive, less flashy, slightly more kitschy alternative to Las Vegas that benefited from being a good 45 minutes closer than Sin City. It was the place where you could stop and ride the iconic freeway-adjacent roller coaster, ogle the Bonnie and Clyde “Death Car” or shop at the premium outlet mall. But a series of factors has contributed to Primm’s slow decline, including the COVID pandemic and increased competition from casinos popping up on tribal lands in California.

Las Vegas may feel the effects of a potential government shutdown, but experts suggest the impact might not be as severe as feared.

A viral Reddit post has reignited debate about hotel mini-bar policies after one Las Vegas guest shared frustration over what they described as overly punitive restrictions.

The first-ever “Fabulous 5-Day Sale” for the Entertainment Capital of the World aims to boost visitation, foot traffic and generate buzz after a summer slump. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority promised deals as part of the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” campaign.

Las Vegas hotels, restaurants and attractions on Monday launched deep discounts in an unprecedented five-day “Fabulous Escape” sale coordinated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Once a bustling casino and shopping stop for Southern Californians "who couldn't wait for Las Vegas," Primm has all but turned into a complete ghost town, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.

“I’ve been coming here since I was a kid,” said one Southern Californian as a second Primm resort announced it would cease full-time operations. The casino resorts at the California-Nevada line have been on “a slow decline,” said one expert.