According to a rumor sweeping the roller coaster community, Gene Staples has made “a sizeable offer” to purchase the world famous Desperado from Buffalo Bill’s casino in Primm, Nev. (And yes, there is a roller coaster community, and it worships Gene Staples.) Desperado opened in 1994 as the world’s tallest coaster. It towered 209 feet over Buffalo Bill’s. (Image: parkrovers.com) Savior of the Screams Gene Staples is a commercial real estate developer with a passion for roller coasters. (Image: Facebook) Staples, a Chicago-based commercial real estate developer, appears when the lines grow short and the thrill-seekers lose faith. Since 2018, he has acquired and revitalized several historic but struggling amusement parks known for their classic coasters. In 2020, Staples’ company, IB Parks & Entertainment, purchased Indiana Beach in Monticello, Ind., a beloved lakeside park dating back to 1926 that had teetered on the brink of closure due to financial woes. Under Staples’ ownership, the Cornball Express and the Lost Coaster…Read MoreCategory: Casino News, Entertainment, Las Vegas, Buffalo Bills, closed, Desperado, Gene Staples, Nevada, Primm, roller coasterSource: Casino.org