Gary Green Gaming Buys Lithium Boomtown Casino in Nevada

Popular singer and entrepreneur Gary Green has acquired the Say When casino in McDermitt, Nevada, betting that it would be the next boomtown thanks to its nearby lithium mine.

Gary Green Gaming Buys Historic Casino

Say When, a historic casino, is located next to Thacker Pass and the lithium mine in Humboldt County, believed to be the largest known lithium deposit in the United States. Gary Green, the owner of the eponymous company, says that McDermitt will be the country’s next big boomtown thanks to its metal deposits, which will bring a lot of new customers to the casino.

Lithium is crucial in the construction of batteries for things like smartphones, electric vehicles, and many other devices. As the global industry requires more and more of it, lithium deposits will see an increased use, and nearby towns will see an influx of new workers. Green bets on exactly that and already has big plans for the dusty 1973 roadhouse-style casino.

The idea is to turn the old building into a modern entertainment epicenter. The plans feature an expansive 60,000-square-foot gaming floor, a three-story hotel, a 24-hour restaurant, a media broadcast center, live concert venues, and a complete shopping district. When built, the Say When casino will become the only full-service casino and hotel in the region.

Green explained that the plan is not only to build a casino, but to create “the infrastructure for the human side of the energy revolution—the new Wild West, electrified.” He further explained that in all their years of development, this represents the most compelling convergence of market timing, location exclusivity, and scalable demand they have ever seen. 

Who Is Gary Green?

Green has quite a fascinating resumé. Born in rural North Carolina, he quickly entered the world of music, although this was often mixed with a political and social message. In his early years, he marched in Civil Rights rallies, fought for Native sovereignty, and was forced underground by government surveillance. Ultimately, he recorded anti-establishment anthems for Folkways Records. His musical legacy has since been enshrined in the Smithsonian and the California Music Hall of Fame.

Later in life, Green became a lot more involved in various businesses. He was а VP in the Trump Organization, a tech entrepreneur, a casino developer, and even a circus owner. During his lifetime, Green has consulted on over 30 tribal casino projects, created hospitality brands from the ground up, and still makes time to mentor the next generation of artist-activists.

According to reports, the Say When casino will remain open during Green’s renovation and expansion.