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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                  FORM 10 - K
[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE 
     ACT OF 1934 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1997
                                      OR
[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (No Fee Required)
     For the transition period from ............... to ...............

Commission File Number  0-21732

                           PRIMADONNA RESORTS, INC.
              (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
        Nevada                                          88-0297563
(State of Incorporation)                   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
                 P.O. Box 95997, Las Vegas, Nevada 89193-5997
                   (Address of principal executive offices)
     Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (702) 382-1212

          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
                                                          Name of Each Exchange
            Title of Each Class                            on Which Registered
            ___________________                           _____________________
              Not applicable                                 Not applicable
          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                         Common Stock, $ .01 par value
          ___________________________________________________________
                               (Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes [X]  No[ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the 
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information 
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.    [X]

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the 
registrant as of March 16, 1998:  $299,788,863

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common
stock, as of March 16, 1998:  28,917,600 shares of Common Stock, $ .01 Par 
Value

Part III incorporates information by reference from the Registrant's definitive
Proxy Statement to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close
of the Registrant's fiscal year.

                                                      Exhibit Index on page  68
                                                      Total number of pages  84
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                   PRIMADONNA RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                  FORM 10-K

                                    INDEX

                                                                  Page no.     
PART I

Item 1.  Business................................................   3 - 14     

Item 2.  Properties..............................................  15 - 16     

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.......................................  16 - 17     

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.....  17          

Part II

Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related
            Stockholders Matters.................................  18          

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.................................  19          

Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
            Condition and Results of Operations..................  20 - 25     

Item 8.  Consolidated Financial Statements and 
            Supplementary Data...................................  26 - 61     

Item 9.  Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on
            Accounting and Financial Disclosure..................  62          

Part III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant......  62          

Item 11. Executive Compensation..................................  62          

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
            and Management.......................................  62          

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions..........  62          

Part IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports
            on Form 8-K..........................................  63- 66     

         Signatures..............................................  67          






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                                    PART I

Item 1. Business

Primadonna Resorts, Inc. and subsidiaries ("Company") owns and operates three
resort-casinos on both sides of Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada border,
in Primm, Nevada ("Primm"), a 50% interest in New York-New York Hotel & Casino,
LLC ("New York-New York") on the Las Vegas "Strip", and the Primm Valley Golf
Club ("Golf Club") in California.

Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino ("Buffalo Bill's"), Primm Valley Resort & Casino
("Primm Valley"), and Whiskey Pete's Hotel & Casino ("Whiskey Pete's" and
together with Buffalo Bill's and Primm Valley, "Primm Properties") form a major
destination location and offer, to the more than eleven million vehicles
traveling through Primm on Interstate 15, the first opportunity to wager upon
entering Nevada, and the last opportunity before leaving. The Company estimates
that more than 25% of all passing vehicles stopped at the Primm Properties in
1997.

The Company is a 50% joint venture partner with MGM Grand, Inc. ("MGM") in 
New York-New York, which was completed in late December 1996, and opened to the
public on January 3, 1997. The New York themed mega-resort is located at the
premier location on the Las Vegas "Strip", the corner of Tropicana Avenue and
Las Vegas Boulevard.

In February 1997, the Company opened the challenging championship 18-hole Primm
Valley Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio, and located in California, four miles
south of Primm. This represented the first phase of a golf educational complex
which will include an additional 18-hole championship course, opening in April
1998, and a golf academy operated by Compusport, opening in the spring of 1998.


Business Strategy


The Company's business strategy at Primm is to capitalize on its unique and
advantageous location on the heavily traveled Interstate 15 corridor.
Approximately 11.3 million, 10.8 million and 10.6 million vehicles traveled
through Primm on Interstate 15 in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. The next
closest casino-hotel is located in Jean, Nevada, approximately eleven miles
north towards Las Vegas. Most of the land between Primm and Jean that is not
owned, leased or subject to the Company's exclusive gaming rights, is owned by
the Federal Government. The Primm Properties offer a convenient stop for
Interstate 15 travelers, and an attractive destination location for Southern
California residents, and to a lesser extent, visitors from Las Vegas and
elsewhere.

The Company positions its Primm Properties to appeal to "tiered" market
segments including the family/entertainment-oriented Buffalo Bill's, the
conference/leisure-oriented Primm Valley, and the value-oriented Whiskey
Pete's. These hotel-casinos attract drive-by and overnight customers offering
good values on dining and lodging, with an emphasis on service, quality,
cleanliness and comfort. The Primm Properties offer an array of amenities and
attractions, including 133,400 square feet of casino space, 2,676 hotel rooms,


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a 25,000 square foot conference center, 10 restaurants, and a variety of rides.
The three casinos include approximately 4,525 slot machines, 107 table games,
poker, keno, and race and sports books. In addition, the Primm Properties offer
one-of-a-kind swimming pools, a movie theater, motion simulation theaters,
ferris wheel, bowling center, an interactive water flume ride, "The Desperado"
roller coaster and the "Turbo Drop" thrill ride. These attractions encourage
visits by families and provide entertainment for children, while allowing
adults to spend more time in the Company's casinos. The 6,100-seat Star of the
Desert Arena hosts top-name entertainers, and has allowed the Company to use
special events as part of extended stay packages.

To further advance Primm as a destination location, increase mid-week
utilization, and attract a more upscale clientele, the Company opened the Golf
Club in February 1997. A second 18-hole course , opening in April 1998, and a
golf school are under construction with opening expected in the spring of 1998.

Additionally, in August 1997 the Company opened a 25,000 square foot
conference center at Primm Valley. The Company began to pursue group and
conference business to coincide with the opening. In addition, a 525,000 square
foot themed outlet mall is being constructed adjacent to Primm Valley by third
party developers; the anticipated opening is July 1998. The Company expects
these enhancements to increase both the visibility and desirability of the
Primm location.

The Company is actively continuing bus and tour contracts with major operators.
Special events and entertainment promotions are held to further enhance the
destination concept as well as to foster repeat visits from patrons.

A major element of the Company's business strategy at Primm is to emphasize
slot machine play. Slot play contributes to consistent cash flow, profit
generation, and provides significant operating leverage because of lower
associated labor costs. The Company's low minimum and maximum ($500) betting
limits for its table games also helps stabilize its cash flows. The Company
has installed player tracking systems to encourage customer loyalty, and
increased visits. Additionally, the Company uses these systems to more
efficiently target and administer its direct mail programs.

The Company's strategy at New York-New York is to create an atmosphere that
will cause visitors to believe that the hotel, with its New York skyline, the
"Manhattan Express" roller coaster and its Coney Island style amusement center,
are a "must-see" on any Las Vegas visit. New-York-New York is targeted towards
the upper end of the middle market.

The Company's growth and diversification strategy is to develop or acquire
additional casino operations by capitalizing upon its design, development,
marketing, and operational expertise. The Company is seeking opportunities to
expand beyond Primm and New York-New York, however, the Company is highly
selective in its evaluation of expansion opportunities. The Company's
expansion activities focus on (i) venues with long-term growth potential,
political stability, and a reliable regulatory environment, (ii) unique
locations that provide immediate access to high population density or traffic
flow and some degree of market protection, (iii) development sites with enough
available land to grow, and (iv) projects that generate meaningful cash flow
and an above average return on investment. The Company believes that it is well
positioned to pursue business opportunities either alone, or through strategic
alliances with other entities.
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Current Operations

Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino

Buffalo Bill's is a western-themed resort-casino, targeted towards the family/
entertainment market segment, offering diverse amenities that appeal to all age
groups. The 35 foot high ceiling gives one the feel of the wide open spaces of
the old west. Buffalo Bill's has 1,239 rooms in two 16-story towers. The
complex includes approximately 46,000 square feet of casino space including
approximately 1,700 slot machines, 43 table games, a keno lounge, and a race
and sports book; four restaurants; a deli; two bars; two motion simulation
theaters; a movie theater; the 6,100-seat Star of the Desert Arena; a Ghost
Town attraction including various novelty, gift, and food specialty shops; a
buffalo shaped swimming pool with a Jacuzzi; a video arcade and midway games.

In addition, Buffalo Bill's features "The Desperado", the tallest and fastest
roller coaster in the western hemisphere, and the interactive "Adventure
Canyon" water log flume ride, both of which are accessible from within the
casino. In April 1997 the Company opened another thrill ride , the "Turbo
Drop", which gives riders the experience of weightlessness from 6Gs of negative
force.

Whiskey Pete's Hotel & Casino

Whiskey Pete's attracts travelers seeking a value-oriented casual and friendly
atmosphere. The congenial, "down to earth" atmosphere is promoted through the
Gold Rush period dress of the employees, the use of wood and bright colors
throughout the interior, and the "home-style" cooking offered in the Whiskey
Pete's restaurants.

Whiskey Pete's, an 1850's Gold Rush themed hotel-casino, offers a 36,400
square foot casino, three restaurants, a snack bar, three bars and a lounge,
a 650 seat showroom, 777 rooms, swimming pool with a water slide, a Jacuzzi,
and an arcade. The casino includes approximately 1,315 slot machines, 30 table
games, a keno lounge, and a race and sports book. The casino entrance features
the original Bonnie & Clyde "Death Car" and the Dutch Schultz-Al Capone
"Gangster Car".

Primm Valley Resort & Casino

The former Primadonna Resort & Casino was re-themed during 1997 to a golf
resort atmosphere, and renamed "Primm Valley Resort & Casino". A room
renovation project was completed at the end of 1996, and the casino area decor
transformation occurred in 1997 in conjunction with the completion of a 25,000
square foot conference center and a 20,000 square foot casino expansion, which
were completed in August. In October, a new 600 space parking garage was
opened. The gourmet restaurant, now called GP's, was remodeled in 1997, as was
the buffet. The expanded monorail system has been completed and now connects
Primm Valley with both Buffalo Bill's and Whiskey Pete's.

Current projects for 1998 include the renovation of the coffee shop and the
addition of a piano bar lounge in the center of the casino area. An additional
34,000 square feet of casino, restaurant and retail space will be added in
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Primm Valley currently has a 51,000 square foot casino, including 1,510 slot
machines and 34 table games, keno lounge, poker and a race and sports book, 660
rooms, three restaurants, two bars, a snack bar, ferris wheel, arcade, and
bowling center. The property is a four-story diamond shaped building with a
large interior courtyard consisting of a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and garden.

Primm Valley Golf Club

The Primm Valley Golf Club, located approximately four miles south in
California, was completed in December 1996 and opened to the public in February
1997. The first phase offered an 18-hole Tom Fazio designed championship
course, a driving range and other practice facilities, and a clubhouse. The
second phase, currently under construction, includes a second Tom Fazio
designed 18-hole course, to be completed by April 1998. The Compusport Golf
Academy opened in March 1998, providing advanced training facilities. The
addition of the golf course, coupled with the Primm Valley re-theming and
conference center, is expected to appeal to groups seeking an attractive
setting for mid-week conferences, with golf as a recreational option. The
Company also believes that the attractiveness of the Golf Club is enhanced by
the limited number of premier golf facilities available to Las Vegas visitors
and residents.

New York-New York

The 48 story New York-New York Hotel & Casino complex includes such landmarks
as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Brooklyn
Bridge. This New York-themed property contains an 84,000 square foot casino,
2,033 rooms, themed restaurants and lounges, retail outlets, the "Manhattan
Express" roller coaster and a Coney Island style amusement area. The casino has
approximately 2,400 slots machines, 71 table games, a keno lounge, and a race
and sports book. The property includes approximately 30,000 square feet of
retail space, and a showroom which opened in mid-1997.

In March 1997, New York-New York acquired an adjacent 2 acre parcel of land
which is available for future expansion.

The operating agreement for New York-New York contains a buy/sell provision
allowing either party to make an offer at a stated price for the other party's
interest. The other party must either sell its interest, or buy the offering
party's interest, at the stated price. There are no parameters or constraints
within the agreement for determining the stated price. New York-New York is
managed by a chief executive officer appointed by the board of directors
consisting of three representatives from each company. If the Company and MGM
are unable to reach agreement on any joint venture decision, there is no
mechanism for resolving the dispute other than through the buy/sell provision.

Amenities

The Company offers numerous other amenities at Primm. Interstate 15 travelers
have 24-hour Unocal and Texaco service stations as well as a truck stop at
Whiskey Pete's that offers a lounge and shower facilities. Located adjacent to
Primm Valley is the RV Village offering 199 full-service hookups for
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The Primm Properties also benefit from a convenience store (owned by the
Company's Chairman of the Board and his brothers and sisters) ("Primm Family"),
located just south of Primm on the California side of the border. This store
attracts Las Vegas residents who want to purchase California lottery tickets.


Other Projects

Retail Outlet Mall

The team of Sheldon Gordon and Randy Brant, developers of the Forum Shops at
Caesars Palace, along with the TrizecHahn Centers, intend to develop up to a
1.0 million square foot highly themed retail outlet mall on 100 acres of land
adjacent to Primm Valley and owned by Primm 650 Limited Partnership, a
partnership controlled by the Primm Family. The first phase of the "Fashion
Outlet of Las Vegas" is approximately 525,000 square feet and is expected to
be open in July 1998. The Company may incur approximately $1.5 million of
infrastructure costs related to roadways and water/sewer systems to accommodate
the development, which is being built and financed by the developers. The
Company is planning to directly connect the Primm Valley casino to the mall.

Southwest

The Company has advanced a total of $3.8 million to Southwest Casino and Hotel
Corp. ("Southwest"), a developer and manager of Native American gaming
enterprises. Southwest managed a Class II Indian gaming facility in Eagle Pass,
Texas for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas until its recent termination.
Southwest also manages a Class II Indian gaming facility just outside Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.

The Company holds a $1.6 million Convertible Term Promissory Note which is
convertible into preferred stock of Southwest. No payments have been made on
this note, and in 1996, based upon the financial condition of Southwest, the
Company fully reserved the $1.6 million and related interest. The Company also
holds a $2.2 million Demand Promissory Note which was secured by the management
contract on the Kickapoo gaming facility. Southwest has made $100,000 in
sporadic payments on this note. No reserve has been established for this note
due to its collateralization. As a result of a termination settlement of the
Southwest management contract with the Kickapoo Tribe, effective December 31,
1997, Southwest assigned the Company two notes, aggregating $2.2 million, due
Southwest from the Kickapoo Tribe. The Company has received $475,000 in
payments on those notes through March 1998.

Competition

The Company's Primm Properties compete primarily with two casino-hotels
located 11 miles north along Interstate 15 in Jean, Nevada, and with numerous
other casino-hotels in the Las Vegas area, principally on the basis of
location, range and pricing of amenities, gaming mix, and overall atmosphere.
The New York-New York Hotel & Casino competes primarily with the other mega-
resorts and hotels on Las Vegas Boulevard, and with a few major casino-hotels
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Several new major resort projects have been announced and are expected to be
completed within the next two years. This increase in capacity may
increase competition for customers both at the Company's Primm Properties and
at New York-New York. Since many of the Company's current customers stop at
Primm as they are driving on Interstate 15 to and from major casino-hotels
located in Las Vegas, the Company believes that its success at Primm is also
favorably influenced by the popularity of the Las Vegas casino-hotels.

To a lesser extent, the Company's Primm resort-casinos also compete with gaming
establishments in or near Laughlin, Nevada, approximately 90 miles away in
Southern Nevada. Laughlin caters to moderate to middle income, value oriented
customers who travel primarily by car, bus, and recreational vehicle. The
addition of major gaming properties or the substantial expansion of existing
Laughlin casino-hotels could have an adverse effect on the number of customers
visiting the Company's Primm Properties.

Since the 1980's, legalized gaming opportunities have proliferated throughout
the United States. Some form of gaming is legal in all 50 states except Hawaii
and Utah. Riverboat, dockside or land-based gaming is currently legal in
several states, and in excess of 100 compacts have been negotiated between
Indian tribes and certain states to allow various forms of gaming on Indian
owned land. California sponsors a lottery (as do numerous other states) and
allows other non-casino style gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, card
parlors and bingo.

There are currently Indian casinos in California and Arizona, several of
which are quite large and offer slot machines and table games. Indian casinos
located along Interstate 10 in the San Bernadino-Palm Springs region and in the
greater San Diego area pose the most direct competition to the Primm
Properties. Despite the fact that compacts have not been negotiated between
these Tribes and the State of California, these Indian casinos have operated
with casino-type gaming.

The State of California recently completed negotiations for an intended "Model
Compact" with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The ultimate impact of this
compact on currently operating Indian casinos is unknown. Additionally, there
are state and local initiatives as well as legislation continually being
presented to allow some form of Indian and non-Indian casino gaming at various
locales in California.

While the Company believes that the continued spread of legalized gaming may,
in the future, present the Company with additional opportunities for expansion,
increased legalized gaming in some jurisdictions, particularly in areas close
to Nevada, such as Southern California and Arizona, could adversely affect the
Company's operations, particularly the number of bus groups and individuals
making day trips to the Company's properties.

Business Risks

The Company is highly dependent on customers from Southern California traveling
to and from Las Vegas along Interstate 15. In the event that the Interstate, or
the entrance and exit ramps providing access to the Primm Properties, were
impaired for an extended period of time due to road modifications, repairs,
weather, or other factors, the operations and financial performance of the
Company would be adversely affected. Additionally, significant increases in
fuel costs could have an impact on the number of travelers on Interstate 15.
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As with any major construction project, the expansion of Primm Valley, the
construction of the second golf course at the Golf Club, and the plans for the
outlet mall, involve many potential risks, including shortages of materials
and labor, work stoppages, labor disputes, weather interference, engineering,
environmental, or geological problems, governmental regulations and approvals,
and unanticipated cost increases, including those arising from design changes,
any of which could give rise to delays or cost overruns.

The Company's employees primarily live in the Las Vegas area, which is
approximately 40 miles away from Primm. The continued growth and expansion of
resort properties in Las Vegas could adversely impact the Company's ability to
attract and retain qualified employees, and may put pressure on compensation
costs.

While the Company believes that it has sufficient water for its present
expansion plans and operations, the Company will need further governmental
approvals to use additional water for future expansion. There can be no
assurance that future requests for additional water will be granted.

Regulation and Licensing

The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Nevada are subject
to (i) the Nevada Gaming Control Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder
(collectively, "Nevada Act"); and (ii) various local regulations. The Company's
gaming operations are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the
Nevada Gaming Commission ("Nevada Commission"), the Nevada State Gaming Control
Board ("Nevada Board"), and the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board
("CCLGLB"). The Nevada Commission, the Nevada Board and the CCLGLB are
collectively referred to as the "Nevada Gaming Authorities". The PRMA Land
Development Company, which owns and operates the Primm Valley Golf Club, is
subject to licensing and regulatory control of the California and San
Bernadino County Alcoholic Beverage Commissions.

The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming
Authorities are based upon declarations of public policy which are concerned
with, among other things: (i) the prevention of unsavory or unsuitable persons
from having a direct or indirect involvement with gaming at any time or in any
capacity; (ii) the establishment and maintenance of responsible accounting
practices and procedures; (iii) the maintenance of effective controls over the
financial practices of licensees, including the safeguarding of assets and
revenues, providing reliable record keeping and requiring the filing of
periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities; (iv) the prevention of
cheating and fraudulent practices; and (v) to provide a source of state and
local revenues through taxation and licensing fees. Changes in such laws,
regulations and procedures could have an adverse effect on the Company's gaming
operations.

The Primadonna Corporation, which operates Whiskey Pete's, Primm Valley, and
Buffalo Bill's, is required to be licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities.
Additionally, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., which is a 50% joint venture party in New
York-New York, as well as New York-New York itself, are required to be licensed
by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The gaming license requires the periodic
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by the Nevada Commission as a publicly traded corporation ("Registered
Corporation") and as such, it is required periodically to submit detailed
financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission and furnish any other
information which the Nevada Commission may require. No person may become a
stockholder of, or receive any percentage of profits from, The Primadonna
Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New York without first obtaining
licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Company, The
Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., and New York-New York have
obtained from the Nevada Gaming Authorities the various registrations,
approvals, permits and licenses required in order to engage in gaming
activities in Nevada.

The Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has a material
relationship to, or material involvement with, the Company, The Primadonna
Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New York in order to determine
whether such individual is suitable or should be licensed as a business
associate of a gaming licensee. Officers, directors and certain key employees
of The Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New York must
file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and may be required to be
licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Officers,
directors and key employees of the Company who are actively and directly
involved in gaming activities of The Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas,
Inc., or New York-New York may be required to be licensed or found suitable by
the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may deny an
application for licensing for any cause which they deem reasonable. A finding
of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submission of
detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough
investigation. The applicant for licensing or a finding of suitability must pay
all the costs of the investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be
reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and, in addition to their authority
to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensure, the Nevada
Gaming Authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate
position.

If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director, or key
employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a
relationship with the Company, The Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas,
Inc., or New York-New York, the companies involved would have to sever all
relationships with such person. In addition, the Nevada Commission may require
the Company, The Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New
York to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file appropriate
applications. Determinations of suitability, or of questions pertaining to
licensing, are not subject to judicial review in Nevada.

The Company, The Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., and New York-New
York are required to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the
Nevada Commission. Substantially all material loans, leases, sales of
securities and similar financing transactions by the Company, The Primadonna
Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New York must be reported to or
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If it were determined that the Nevada Act was violated by The Primadonna
Corporation or New York-New York, the gaming licenses they hold could be
limited, conditioned, suspended, or revoked, subject to compliance with certain
statutory and regulatory procedures. In addition, the Company, The Primadonna
Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New York and the persons
involved, could be subject to substantial fines for each separate violation of
the Nevada Act at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Further, a
supervisor could be appointed by the Nevada Commission to operate the Company's
gaming properties and, under certain circumstances, earnings generated during
the supervisor's appointment (except for the reasonable rental value of the
Company's gaming properties), could be forfeited to the State of Nevada.
Limitation, conditioning or suspension of any gaming license or the appointment
of a supervisor could (and revocation of any gaming license would) materially
adversely affect the Company's gaming operations.

Any beneficial holder of the Company's voting securities, regardless of the
number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, be
investigated, and have his suitability as a beneficial holder of the Company's
voting securities determined, if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe
that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies
of the State of Nevada. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation
incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation.

The Nevada Act requires any person who acquires more than 5% of the Company's
voting securities to report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. The
Nevada Act requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of the Company's
voting securities apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability
within thirty days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written
notice requiring such filing. Under certain circumstances, an "institutional
investor", as defined in the Nevada Act, which acquires more than 10%, but not
more than 15%, of the Company's voting securities, may apply to the Nevada
Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional
investor holds the voting securities for investment purposes only. An
institutional investor shall not be deemed to hold voting securities for
investment purposes unless the voting securities were acquired and are held in
the ordinary course of business as an institutional investor, and not for the
purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the
members of the board of directors of the Company, any change in the Company's
corporate charter, bylaws, management, policies or operations of the Company,
or any of its gaming affiliates, or any other action which the Nevada
Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding the Company's voting
securities for investment purposes only. Activities which are not deemed to be
inconsistent with holding voting securities for investment purposes only
include: (i) voting on all matters voted on by stockholders; (ii) making
financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by
securities analysts for informational purposes and not to cause a change in its
management, policies or operations; and (iii) such other activities as the
Nevada Commission may determine to be consistent with such investment intent.
If the beneficial holder of voting securities who must be found suitable is a
corporation, partnership or trust, it must submit detailed business and
financial information, including a list of beneficial owners. The applicant is
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Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a
license within thirty days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada
Commission or the Chairman of the Nevada Board, may be found unsuitable. The
same restrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request,
fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any stockholder found unsuitable and
who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the common stock
of a Registered Corporation, beyond such period of time as may be prescribed
by the Nevada Commission, may be guilty of a criminal offense. The Company is
subject to disciplinary action if, after it receives notice that a person is
unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with the
Company, The Primadonna Corporation, PRMA Las Vegas, Inc., or New York-New
York, the Company (i) pays that person any dividend or interest upon voting
securities of the Company, (ii) allows that person to exercise, directly or
indirectly, any voting rights conferred through securities held by that person,
(iii) pays remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or
otherwise, or (iv) fails to pursue all lawful efforts to require such
unsuitable person to relinquish his voting securities for cash at fair market
value. Additionally, the CCLGLB has taken the position that it has the
authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any
corporation controlling a gaming license.

The Nevada Commission may, at its discretion, require the holder of any debt
security of a Registered Corporation to file applications, be investigated, and
be found suitable to own the debt security of a Registered Corporation. If the
Nevada Commission determines that a person is unsuitable to own such security,
then pursuant to the Nevada Act, the Registered Corporation can be sanctioned,
including loss of its approvals, if without the prior approval of the Nevada
Commission, it: (i) pays to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest, or
any distribution whatsoever; (ii) recognizes any voting rights by such
unsuitable person in connection with such securities; (iii) pays the unsuitable
person remuneration in any form; or (iv) makes any payment to the unsuitable
person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation, or
similar transaction.

The Company is required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada which may
be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are
held in trust by an agent or nominee, the record holder may be required to
disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities.
A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder
unsuitable. The Company is also required to render maximum assistance in
determining the identity of the beneficial owner. The Nevada Commission has the
power to require the Company's stock certificates to bear a legend indicating
that the securities are subject to the Nevada Act. However, to date, the Nevada
Commission has not imposed such a requirement on the Company.

The Company may not make a public offering of its securities without the prior
approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or proceeds therefrom are
intended to be used to construct, acquire, or finance gaming facilities in
Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes. On July
2, 1997, the Nevada Commission granted the Company prior approval to make
public offerings for a period of two years, subject to certain conditions
("Shelf Approval"). However, the Shelf Approval may be rescinded for good cause
without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop order by the
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Changes in control of the Company through merger, consolidation, stock or asset
acquisitions, management or consulting agreements, or any act or conduct by a
person whereby he obtains control, may not occur without the prior approval of
the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Registered
Corporation must satisfy the Nevada Board and Nevada Commission in a variety of
stringent standards prior to assuming control of such Registered Corporation.
The Nevada Commission may also require controlling stockholders, officers,
directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with
the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as
part of the approval process relating to the transaction.

The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by
management, repurchases of voting securities, and corporate defense tactics
affecting Nevada gaming licensees, and Registered Corporations that are
affiliated with those operations, may be injurious to stable and productive
corporate gaming. The Nevada Commission has established a regulatory scheme to
ameliorate the potentially adverse effects of these business practices upon
Nevada's gaming industry and to further Nevada's policies to: (i) assure the
financial stability of corporate gaming operators and their affiliates; (ii)
preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form;
and (iii) promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of
corporate affairs. Approvals are, in certain circumstances, required from the
Nevada Commission before the Company can make exceptional repurchases of voting
securities above the current market price thereof, and before a corporate
acquisition opposed by management can be consummated. The Nevada Act also
requires prior approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by the Company's
Board of Directors in response to a tender offer made directly to the
Registered Corporation's stockholders for the purpose of acquiring control of
the Registered Corporation.

License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of
gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State of Nevada and to the
counties and cities in which Nevada licensee's respective operations are
conducted. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and
taxes are payable either monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually, and
are based upon either: (i) a percentage of the gross revenues received; (ii)
the number of gaming devices operated; or (iii) the number of table games
operated. A casino entertainment tax is also paid by casino operations where
entertainment is furnished in connection with the selling of food or
refreshments. Nevada licensees that hold a license as an operator of a slot
route, or a manufacturer's or distributor's license, also pay certain fees and
taxes to the State of Nevada.

Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, required to be
registered, or is under common control with such persons (collectively
"Licensees"), and who proposes to become involved in a gaming venture outside
of Nevada, is required to deposit with the Nevada Board, and thereafter
maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000, to pay the expenses of
investigation by the Nevada Board of their participation in such foreign
gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase or decrease at the discretion
of the Nevada Commission. Thereafter, Licensees are required to comply with
certain reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Act. Licensees are also
subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission, if it knowingly
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operation, fails to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the
standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations,
engages in activities that are harmful to the State of Nevada or its ability to
collect gaming taxes and fees, or employs a person in the foreign operation who
has been denied a license or finding of suitability in Nevada on the grounds of
personal unsuitability.

The sale of alcoholic beverages at Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete's,
Buffalo Bill's, Primm Valley Golf Course, and New York-New York is subject to
licensing, control, and regulation by the applicable state and local
authorities. All licenses are revocable and are not transferable. The agencies
involved have full power to limit, condition, suspend, or revoke any such
licenses, and any such disciplinary action could (and revocation would) have a
material adverse effect upon the operations of the Company.

The gaming industry represents a significant source of tax revenues for the
State of Nevada and Clark County. From time to time, various changes in the tax
laws and their administration are proposed by various legislators and
officials. Recent proposals have included a federal gaming tax and increases in
state and local gaming taxes. A federal study of gaming has been passed into
law. The two year study of gaming by the commission will have broad powers,
including subpoenas. The impact of this study is not known at this time. In
addition, federal income tax proposals have been suggested which would limit
the deductibility of promotional allowances provided to customers, modify the
withholding requirements on amounts won by customers, and impose withholding on
negotiated discounts provided to customers. It is not possible to determine
with certainty the likelihood of possible changes in the tax laws or their
administration. Such changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial results. The federal courts have determined that
meals provided to employees are income and subject to taxes on both the
employee and employer. The impact of this decision has not yet been determined.

The Company and certain of its officers and directors have been investigated
and found suitable by the Mississippi Gaming Commission ("MGC")in connection
with a proposed acquisition in Biloxi, Mississippi, which acquisition was later
abandoned by the Company. The Company is also registered with the MGC as a
"publicly traded holding company" and remains subject to the reporting
requirements by the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the regulations
promulgated thereunder as such requirements relate to the Company's
registration as a publicly traded holding company. Such reporting and
registration requirements are similar to those imposed by the State of Nevada
discussed above.

Employees

As of December 31, 1997, the Company had a total of 3,701 employees, of whom
1,120 were in gaming operations, 488 in hotel operations, 1,023 in food and
beverage, and 1,070 in other operations. None of the Company's employees are
represented by a labor union, but there can be no assurance that this will
continue. Management considers its labor relations to be good.

As of December 31, 1997, New York-New York, in which the Company is a 50%
partner, had 2,159 employees. Approximately 500 of these employees are
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Item 2. Properties

The Primm Properties are located on approximately 142 acres of land on both
sides of Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line. Substantially all
of the land is leased from Primm South Real Estate Company, a corporation owned
by the Company's Chairman, and his brothers and sisters. The lease has an
expiration date of 2043 with an option to renew for an additional 25 years.
Rent for all properties covered by the lease is approximately $451,000 per
month. A lease amendment that increases land leased by approximately 2 acres,
and is effective July 1998, will increase the rent to approximately $460,000
per month. Rent increases each year by the cost of living, but not more than
eight percent in any one year. Each eight years, the rent is to be reset by two
appraisers, or, if they are unable to agree, by another appraiser selected by
the other appraisers. The lease provides for a fee of $100,000 per year,
adjusted every 10 years by the cost of living but not more than eight percent
annually, for the exclusive right to any gaming activity on any of the unleased
acreage owned by the lessor. In addition, the lessor has made available to the
Company acreage for a wastewater treatment plant operated by the Company and
the associated rapid infiltration basins.

The Whiskey Pete's facility has been expanded numerous times over the years.
The most recent major projects were a new 537 room, eighteen story hotel tower
and an adjacent parking garage, both of which were completed in early 1994. The
original Primadonna, now Primm Valley, was built in 1990 with 300 rooms, and
was expanded by another 361 rooms in 1992. In late 1996, the rooms were
refurbished and during 1997 the casino was re-themed to a golf atmosphere. Also
in 1997, a 25,000 square foot conference facility was completed in conjunction
with a 20,000 square foot casino expansion and the addition of a parking
garage. Buffalo Bill's 618 room, sixteen story hotel and casino was opened in
August of 1994. In June of 1995, a second 610 room hotel tower was added.

The Company owns approximately 12 acres immediately north of Buffalo Bill's
that are currently the site of 144 company-owned mobile homes rented to
employees. The Company owns approximately 575 acres of land in California,
approximately four miles south of Primm, which is the location for the Primm
Valley Golf Club. Upon completion of the second golf course, approximately 140
acres will remain for future use.

The Company has first priority on water in various wells located on federal
land, and has received permits to pipe the water to its property. The Company
believes that there is adequate water, and that the Company has the necessary
permits to pipe sufficient quantities of water, to meet present and ongoing
needs of the Primm Properties. Such permits and rights are subject to the
jurisdiction and on-going regulatory authority of the U.S. Bureau of Land
Management, the States of Nevada and California, and local governmental units.
The Company believes that adequate water for the Primm Properties is available.
There can be no assurances that any future requests for additional water will
be approved, or that no further requirements will be imposed by governmental
agencies on the Company's use and delivery of water to the Primm Properties.

The wastewater treatment plant has sufficient capacity to support the Primm
Properties requirements. The plant was constructed, and is being expanded, in a
manner to allow for expansion on the site if additional capacity is needed in
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New York-New York is a 48 story hotel and casino complex located on
approximately 22 acres at the intersection of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard
on the Las Vegas "Strip". This facility opened in January 1997. The property is
subject to a first priority deed of trust secured by the $285 million of bank
financing due December 2001.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

On April 26, 1994, a purported class action lawsuit was filed in the United
States District Court, Middle District of Florida, against 41 manufacturers,
distributors and casino operators of video poker and electronic slot machines,
including the Company ("Poulos"). On May 10, 1994, a complaint alleging
substantially identical claims was filed by another plaintiff in the United
States District Court, Middle District of Florida, against 48 manufacturers,
distributors and casino operators of video poker and electronic slot machines,
including the Company and most of the other major hotel-casino companies
("Ahern"). On September 26, 1995, a complaint alleging substantially identical
claims was filed by another plaintiff in the United States District Court for
Nevada, against 45 operators, manufacturers, and distributors of video poker
and electronic slot machines, including the Company ("Schreier").
The complaints allege that the defendants have engaged in a course of
fraudulent and misleading conduct intended to induce persons to play such games
based on a false belief concerning how the gaming machines operate, as well as
the extent to which there is an opportunity to win. The three lawsuits have
been consolidated into a single action, and discovery with respect to
jurisdictional issues is currently in progress ("Poulos/Ahern/Schreier"). On
December 9, 1994 the Florida Court ordered the case be transferred to the
United States District Court for the District of Nevada. On April 17, 1996, the
federal district court in Las Vegas, Nevada, dismissed the purported class
action suit, and gave the claimants until May 31, 1996 to file amended
complaints. On May 31, 1996 the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, and also
filed a motion to substitute Brenda McElmore for Mr. Ahern as one of the class
representatives. The motion was not opposed by the Company. On July 12, 1996,
the plaintiffs filed a motion seeking to lift the December 30, 1994 stay of
discovery and seeking leave to add additional defendants. The defendants
(including the Company) have opposed those motions, and no hearing date has
been set on these motions. By order dated August 17, 1996, the Case was
transferred to Judge Ezra of the United States District Court of Hawaii, and
assigned the new Case No. CV-S-94-1126-DAE (RJJ)-BASE FILE. The plaintiffs,
Poulos/Ahern/Schreier had until February 14, 1997 to file one consolidated
complaint, which was done. The defendants (including the Company) appointed a
steering committee to file consolidated pleadings in response to the
consolidated complaint. On February 14, 1997, the parties filed a case
management order. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on March 21, 1997.
On December 19, 1997 the Court granted a motion to dismiss one of the
complaints, the balance of the motions were denied. A motion to dismiss certain
parts of the consolidated complaint was granted, and all other remaining
motions were denied. The plaintiffs filed a second consolidated amended
complaint of January 9, 1998, with essentially the same allegations as in the
earlier Consolidated Case. The defendants (including the Company) filed their
answer on February 11, 1998. The parties are currently preparing an updated
case management order.




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Management does not expect that the above litigation will have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.


















































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                                    Part II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters

The Company's common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ National Market System under
the symbol "PRMA". The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated,
the high and low closing sales price per share of the common stock as reported
by NASDAQ.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       HIGH           LOW
                                                      _____          _____

Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1997

<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
    First Quarter................................... $21.00         $17.50

    Second Quarter..................................  22.25          18.75

    Third Quarter...................................  19.81          17.25

    Fourth Quarter..................................  18.88          14.13


Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1996

    First Quarter................................... $17.75         $12.25

    Second Quarter..................................  25.00          15.25

    Third Quarter...................................  23.75          17.00

    Fourth Quarter..................................  19.50          15.63
</TABLE>

As of January 31, 1998, there were 457 holders of record of the Company's
common stock.

The Company has neither declared nor paid any dividends since its initial
public offering on June 22, 1993. The payment of any dividends in the future
will be at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and will depend
upon, among other things, future earnings, operations, capital requirements,
loan restrictions, the general financial condition of the Company and general
business conditions.













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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The selected consolidated financial data presented below is qualified in its
entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the
Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes thereto, and other financial and
statistical information included elsewhere in this report.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              Years ended December 31,
                                    ___________________________________________
                              1997       1996       1995       1994       1993 
                            _______    _______    _______    _______    _______
Income Statement Data:
(In thousands, except share data)

<S>                        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net revenues               $287,821   $234,935   $239,797   $193,860   $144,279
Operating income             74,601     31,012     43,992     41,560     44,996
Net income (1)               32,402     16,768     23,307     26,462     29,125
Cash dividends (2)              -          -          -          -       65,141

Diluted earnings per share    $1.10      $ .55      $ .76      $ .86      $1.00

Balance Sheet Data:
(In thousands, except share data)

Total assets               $470,695   $399,971   $373,219   $311,613   $165,674
Long term-debt              220,765    168,200    145,500    116,100        -  
Stockholders' equity        211,633    201,018    196,046    171,357    144,836
Equity per share              $7.33     $ 6.58     $ 6.36     $ 5.56     $ 4.99

Other Data:
Employees                     3,701      3,805      3,834      3,705      2,159
Average hotel rooms           2,676      2,676      2,411      1,664        908
Slot machines                 4,525      4,150      4,140      4,207      2,409
Table games                     107        105        113        106         64
</TABLE>

____________________________
(1) Pro forma for 1993 reflecting provisions for federal income taxes assuming
an effective tax rate of 35% from January 1 through June 22, 1993 (the date of
the initial public offering). Also assumes the Company would not have incurred
interest on certain subordinated notes in 1993, and would not have recorded the
reinstatement of deferred taxes.

(2) The Company has not paid any dividends since its initial public offering in
June, 1993. Previously, the Company had distributed a substantial portion of 
its net income as cash dividends to its S corporation stockholders.










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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
        of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
"Selected Financial Data" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
thereto included elsewhere in this report.

Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996

Summary of Operations

The Company opened its New York-New York joint venture project on January 3,
1997. Performance exceeded expectations yielding net revenues of $255.6 million
and pre-tax income of $88.0 million. The Company's 50% share of these results
more than offset a significant decline in performance of the Company's
operations at Primm.

The increased capacity in the Las Vegas market in 1997, coupled with relatively
stable air passenger numbers, intensified the competition for highway traffic
coming from Southern California. The Company decreased its room rates and
increased its marketing and promotional allowances in an effort to maintain
market share. These factors put pressure on margins, while construction
disruptions at its Primm Valley property put pressure on revenues.

Net revenues increased to $287.8 million, an increase of 23%, and operating
income increased to $74.6 million, an increase of $43.6 million. These
increases were the result of the performance of New York-New York which offset
a net revenue decline for the Primm Properties of $8.9 million, or 4%, and an
operating income decline of $18.1 million.

Casino revenue declined $6.5 million, or 3.8%. Slot revenue decreased $2.9
million, or 2.1%, primarily due to reduced volume in the casino. Table games
revenue decreased $3.6 million, or 11.4%, of which $2.1 million was due to a
lower win percentage, partially caused by increased marketing promotions, and
the other $1.5 million was due to reduced volume. Food and beverage revenue
increased slightly, however, cash revenue declined $1.0 million while
promotional revenue increased $1.4 million. The Company believes that the cash
revenue decline was due to both reduced volume and the conversion of cash
revenue to promotional revenue. The increase in promotional revenue was due to
the Company's increased marketing emphasis. Hotel revenue declined $1.7
million, or 7.1%. The number of occupied rooms increased 3.5%, while the
average daily rate dropped 10%. The increase in occupied rooms was due to an
increase in complimentary rooms provided to customers, offset by a decline in
cash room sales. The increased promotional allowances generated a $1.4 million
increase in hotel revenue, while cash revenues declined $3.1 million.

Entertainment revenue increased $1.1 million, or 9.0%, primarily due to the
opening of the Primm Valley Golf Club, which contributed $1.6 million in
additional revenue. This increase, along with a $300,000 increase in amusement
revenue fueled by increased promotional allowances of $1.1 million, offset a
decline in arcade revenues of $800,000. Service station revenue increased $2.1
million, or 13.7%. This increase was due to a 17.5% increase in volume coupled
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Operating income from New York-New York is the Company's share of pre-tax, pre-
interest earnings from its 50% interest in New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
The property opened January 3, 1997, but was substantially complete prior to
the end of 1996. Accordingly, New York-New York recognized its pre-opening costs
of $16.0 million, offset by some interest income and other revenue in 1996,
which accounted for the $7.8 million loss for 1996. In 1997, New York-New York
generated net revenue of $255.6 million, and pre-tax income of $88.0 million.

Costs and Expenses

Casino expenses increased to $55.7 million from $51.7 million, an increase of
$4.0 million, or 7.7%. The increase was primarily due to increased promotional
allowance costs of $4.6 million, which are all charged to casino expense,
offset by slight decreases in payroll and gaming taxes. Food and beverage costs
decreased slightly, primarily as a result of the increased promotional
allowance costs transferred to the casino, offset by an increase in food costs
related to enhanced offerings in the buffets. Hotel costs decreased $1.1
million, or 9.7%, due primarily to the increased promotional allowance costs
transferred to the casino, offset by payroll increases and the costs associated
with an additional 24,000 occupied rooms.

Entertainment expenses increased $1.6 million, primarily due to the $2.5
million in operating costs for the golf club. The increase was partially offset
by increased promotional allowance costs transferred to the casino. Service
station costs increased $1.7 million, or 12.2%, as a result of a 17.5% increase
in volume offset by a 5.1% decline in product cost.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $47.1 million from
$44.6 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 5.5%. The increase is primarily
a result of a $1.5 million increase in advertising, a $2.3 million increase in
general marketing expenses, and an increase of $1.0 million in administrative
overhead and payroll costs. These increases were partially offset by a $2.4
million decline in development related costs. In 1996, the Company recorded a
bad debt reserve of $1.8 million related to its investment in Southwest Casino
and Hotel Corp., and incurred an additional $1.0 million for various other
projects. In 1997, the Company incurred approximately $.5 million in
development related expenses.

Depreciation expense increased $1.9 million due to the opening of the golf
course in February, the completion of the clubhouse in July, the opening of the
Primm Valley conference center and casino expansion in September, and the new
parking garage in October.

Pre-opening costs of $1.1 million related to the completion of the Primm Valley
Golf Club were recorded in 1996; there was no comparable expense in 1997.

Interest Income (Expense)

Interest expense, net, was $13.2 million compared to $4.9 million in the prior
year. The Company incurred $14.4 million of interest, of which $1.1 million was
capitalized as part of the various construction projects, and earned interest
income of $32,000. In 1996, the Company incurred $11.4 million of interest, of
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construction projects, and earned $400,000 of interest income. The increase in
interest incurred was due to an increase in the outstanding indebtedness offset
by a slight reduction in the rate.

Interest expense from New York-New York represents the Company's 50% share of
the interest expense recorded by the joint venture. This interest is primarily
attributable to amounts outstanding under its $285.0 million bank credit
facility and $20 million term loan. In 1996, all such interest was capitalized
as part of the construction project.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $18.1 million from $9.3 million primarily as a result
of the doubling of earnings before taxes. The Company's share of New York-New
York earnings are recognized on a pre-tax basis, and the Company, in turn,
provides for the income tax expense on its share. The effective tax rate was
not materially different from the prior year.

Extraordinary Item

In June 1997, the Company recorded an extraordinary charge of $1.0 million, net
of a $.5 million tax benefit, related to the write-off of the unamortized loan
costs associated with the early retirement of its former bank credit facility.

Year Ended December 31, 1996 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1995

Summary of Operations

The Company continued the process of absorbing the capacity provided by Buffalo
Bill's, while continuing to pursue its strategy of enhancing Primm as a
destination location. The Tom Fazio-designed golf course has been completed and
it opened to the public in February 1997. The expansion and upgrade of the
Primadonna is under way, and the construction of an upscale factory outlet mall
is expected to break ground in mid-1997.

The Company continued its focus on marketing in an effort to absorb mid-week
capacity. With the addition of comprehensive player tracking systems, the
Company is now positioned to more effectively execute its direct mail marketing
campaigns. There were an additional 52,000 occupied rooms during 1996, a
substantial portion of which were during the mid-week period.

Net revenues, before the equity loss from New York-New York, increased to
$242.8 million, an increase of 1.2%. Net income was $16.8 million, a decline of
$6.5 million, which was primarily due to the $7.8 million loss from New York-
New York, $1.1 million in pre-opening costs associated with the golf course, a
$2.3 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, and a
$900,000 increase in the cost of promotional allowances, offset by a $3.0
million decrease in interest expense and the corresponding $3.5 million
reduction in the tax provision.

Revenues

Overall casino revenue of $170.4 million was virtually unchanged from the
prior year. Slot revenue increased $1.4 million, while table games revenue
declined $1.3 million, yielding a net increase of $118,000 in casino revenue.

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Food and beverage revenue increased to $29.7 million from $28.1 million, an
increase of $1.6 million, or 5.7%. The increase is primarily due to increased
food covers, coupled with selected beverage price increases. Hotel revenue
increased to $23.6 million from $19.8 million, an increase of $3.8 million, or
19.4%. An increase in rooms sold, including a substantial increase in
complimentary rooms provided to customers, coupled with a 10% increase in
rates, were the primary causes of the increase. The increase in complimentary
rooms contributed $2.4 million of the revenue increase, while cash revenues
contributed $1.4 million.

Entertainment revenue declined to $11.7 million from $13.2 million, a decrease
of $1.5 million, or 11.0%. The decline was primarily due to the reduced
ridership on "The Desperado" roller coaster, the log flume ride, and the motion
theaters. These declines were compounded by "The Desperado" being out of
service for repairs during 20 days of the peak summer season, and the log flume
ride undergoing extensive renovations to make the ride more interactive and
exciting, which caused it to be out of service for 30 days. The motion theaters
are located in close proximity to the other two rides, and management believes
that they were impacted by the reduced levels of activity in the area when each
of the two primary rides was out of service. To address the declining volume in
this area, the Company is installing a new thrill ride, the "Turbo Drop", which
the Company anticipates will reinvigorate this segment of its business, upon
its completion in April 1997.

Service station revenue increased to $15.0 million from $13.0 million, an
increase of $2.0 million, or 15.6%. This increase was due to a 7% increase in
gallons sold coupled with an 8% increase in prices. Other revenue declined
$356,000, or 5.2%, primarily due to reduced volume in the gift shops.

Equity loss in New York-New York is the Company's share of earnings from its
50% interest in New York-New York Hotel & Casino. The property was completed
in December 1996, and opened to the public on January 3, 1997. Accordingly, in
1996, New York-New York wrote-off its pre-opening costs of $15.8 million and
incurred a small operating loss, offset slightly by interest income. The
Company's 50% share of this loss amounted to a $7.8 million.

Costs and Expenses

Casino expenses increased to $51.7 million from $49.8 million, an increase of
$1.9 million, or 3.7%. The increase was primarily due to increased promotional
allowances, which are all charged to casino expense, along with increases in
payroll and related benefits. Food and beverage costs increased $1.2 million,
or 4.6%, primarily as a result of the increased volume. Hotel costs increased
$401,000, or 3.7%, due primarily to an additional 52,000 occupied rooms.
Service station costs increased $1.9 million, or 15.8%, due to higher product
cost and increased volume.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $44.6 million from
$42.3 million, an increase of $2.3 million, or 5.4%. The increase is primarily
a result of an $829,000 increase in bus promotions, a $345,000 increase in
general marketing expenses, an incremental $450,000 related to the departure of
the Company's former president, and an increase of $672,000 in development
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fees. The development expenses for 1996 include a $1.8 million reserve for the
Southwest note receivable.

Pre-opening costs of $1.1 million related to the completion of the Primm Valley
Golf Club were recorded in 1996. There were no such costs in 1995.

Interest Income (Expense)

Interest expense, net, was $4.9 million as compared to $7.9 million in the
prior year. The Company incurred $11.4 million of interest of which $6.1
million was capitalized as part of the New York-New York investment and the
golf club development, and earned interest income of $400,000. In 1995, the
Company incurred $12.9 million of interest, of which $4.7 million was
capitalized, and earned interest income of $300,000. The decrease in interest
incurred is due to a decline in interest rates offset by a slight increase in
the average long-term debt outstanding.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased $3.5 million due primarily to lower earnings before
taxes. The Company's effective tax rate was not materially different from the
prior year.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company held cash and cash equivalents of $10.0 million. Net cash provided
by operations was $38.8 million compared to $55.9 million in the prior year.
The decline in cash from operations reflects the significant decline in the
performance of the Company's Primm Properties. The Company has not received any
cash from its NEW YORK-NEW YORK investment other than that necessary to pay the
applicable federal income taxes on its share of earnings.

The Company funds its daily operations through cash flow from operations. The
Company borrows funds for significant capital expenditures and investments,
such as a portion of its New York-New York equity investment, which cannot be
fully funded out of operating cash flows.

The Company has a $300 million Credit Agreement, (" New Agreement", see Note 9
of the Consolidated Financial Statements). At December 31, 1997, the amount
outstanding under the Agreement was $220,600,000 at an average all-in rate of
7.0%.

The Company is a 50% joint venture partner with MGM Grand, Inc. ("MGM") in the
New York-New York Hotel & Casino, LLC. The joint venture secured a $285
million Construction/Revolving loan from Bank of America as agent for a
sixteen bank consortium. At December 31, 1997, $245 million was outstanding.
Additionally, term loan financing was obtained in January 1997, with a balance
at December 31, 1997 of approximately $18 million. The Company contributed
additional equity of $7.0 million to the joint venture in 1997. The Company and
MGM executed Keep-Well Agreements in conjunction with the bank loan. The Keep-
Well provisions require the maintaining of certain financial ratios, and
stipulates that equity contributions be made by the partners if these ratios
are not met. To date, the operating performance has far exceeded the required
ratios.

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The Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the
Company to acquire up to $50 million worth of its outstanding shares. The
Company had acquired 2,014,500 shares for $35.7 million at December 31, 1997.

In September 1995, the Company announced that Sheldon Gordon and Randy Brant,
developers of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, along with the TrizecHahn
Centers, intended to develop, in two phases, up to a one million square foot
themed shopping facility on 100 acres of land that is owned by the Primm 650
Limited Partnership and is adjacent to the Primm Valley. The first phase of
approximately 525,000 square feet is scheduled to open in July 1998. The
facility being built and financed by the developers. The Company expects to
benefit from the increased visitors caused by the mall and, particularly, the
draw from the Las Vegas market. In addition, the Company will be able to place
slot machines in the facility's transition area from the casino. For its part,
the Company expects to incur approximately $1.5 million for infrastructure
costs to accommodate this planned development, of which $.6 million had been
expensed through December 31, 1997. The Company has no other financial interest
in the mall project.

Capital requirements for 1998 include $2.0 million for the second phase of
the Primm Valley Golf Club, $32.0 million for the Primm Valley expansion and
infrastructure, $2.0 million for an upgraded and expanded monorail system, and
$8.0 million for maintenance of existing facilities.

The Company expects some difficult year-ago comparisons for New York-New York,
due to its extremely successful opening in 1997. Additionally, performance at
Primm will continue to be impacted during the first six months of 1998, by
ongoing construction projects.

The Company believes that its current cash flow, coupled with its bank
facility, provides both the resources and flexibility to meet existing
obligations and to fund its commitments on the projects discussed above. The
Company continues to pursue other gaming opportunities and, if successful in
securing another location, depending upon the amount of funding required, the
Company may need to obtain additional bank or vendor financing, or issue
public or private debt or equity, or a combination thereof.

The Company has reviewed its systems to evaluate the status of its systems to
operate in the year 2000. The Company believes its systems are currently able
to process year 2000 transactions, and the Company has obtained from its major
software vendors, written confirmation that their systems are compliant with
year 2000 matters. The Company is unable to evaluate issues related to, or the
impact on, transactions with and through financial institutions such as credit
card processing.

Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not
historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by
the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "believe", "intend",
"expect", "scheduled", "estimate", or the negative thereof, or other variations
thereon, or comparable terminology. These statements are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, those set forth under
"Business Risks".



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Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements                        Page no.

Primadonna Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries:

Report of Independent Public Accountants.........................  27

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996.....  28 - 29

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.................................  30

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for
the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995................  31

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years
ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995...........................  32 - 33

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................  34 - 46

New York-New York Hotel & Casino, LLC:

Report of Independent Public Accountants.........................  47

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996..................  48 - 49

Statements of Income for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.................................  50

Statements of Changes in Member's Equity for
the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995................  51

Statements of Cash Flows for the years
ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995...........................  52 - 53

Notes to Financial Statements....................................  54 - 61



















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