Primm Nevada

Last week Primm had long lines as the Power Ball peaked at 1.6 billion.
I like Primm. It had humble beginnings with Whiskey Pete’s being the sole casino frequented by Angelenos being bused there for overnight gambling. Eventually, across I-​15 from Whiskey Pete’s, a new casino went up. They called it «Prima Donna Casino». Slowly, it was expanded. Buffalo Bill’s was added and Primm’s Trinity became God.
Somehow, recently, Terrible’s acquired it.
If any of this post doesn’t make cents, going there won’t make you any either. CAPICHE.

When you go through the 15 Freeway from LA and you pass through Primm Nevada, you realize that you are only 30 minutes away from Sin City! Just 30 minutes away! (Without traffic). What do you do?
You stop, enjoy the outlets, maybe enjoy a little bit of gambling if you do so incline here. There are a few casinos here in case your achy achy gambling can’t wait til Vegas! You can also find here THE MAD GREEK, which has opened up in Baker and Primm. I went once 8 – 9 years ago and I had a little bit and I remember loving it because I don’t usually eat Greek food. But Primm is usually a stop because you want to go to the outlets. To be honest, the outlets are quite nice. It’s hot outside because of the desert but you can enjoy yourself in the Primm A/​C
And if you ARE in the state of Nevada and you want to try your chances at a CA Lotto ticket, there is a street named after the lotto ticket here. You can «cross» the stateline on a street to buy the ticket.
There looks to be a small town in Primm, but it’s not really a small town, when you look at everything. It really is for passerbys to have fun before going to Vegas or going back home to CA.
Enjoy your gambling, betting for one last time in Primm if you’re heading back! Enjoy your first chances of them if you’re heading to Vegas!
I do so wonder, if one day they actually will build houses so that this place could thrive as a small town, like Henderson. Time will tell.

2 stars because of golf. This place sucks. it’s the first gang banger hotel built for gang bangers. The elevators are all scratched up with gang names the rooms suck still and no food on week days to talk about. Mad greek is the best choice. Would it kill the staff to put a bar tender in the sports bar newly built but not staffed on week days at BB. They the ownership has given up and just like water seeks it;s own level so does this place. No reason to take my golf buddies to a place that looks like it’s closed on a Thursday. I did get lucky there. hit a 2000.00 jackpot with 4 aces and the kicker, the kicker was everyone seemed confused that worked there on how to pay it. Took an hour to get the slot mgr I guess to process the win and pay me. To be honest I have never in the 10 years I’ve been there seen a hand pay going down. Over all poor place poor presentation and they really need to hire a consultant that understands the aspects of building a business up that has been so depressed for so long. The place has so much potential

Coming from California, you know you are a mere ½ hour away from Las Vegas when you reach Primm.
Why should you stop at Primm?
— to stretch your legs
— to check out the Outlets, good variety of stores, but terrible inventory
— to grab a bite to eat
— to use the toilets
— to get your first taste of gambling
Do not get gas at Primm unless you are on fumes. If you can make it another ½ hour, you can get gas in Vegas, even right as you approach the M Hotel. Don’t even get Starbucks, as the prices are jacked up, and not even done right.
Do not stay at the hotels here unless you’re too tired to drive to Vegas, or if Vegas is completely sold out. The hotels are sketchy and even if Vegas is sold out, you’re better off going to Henderson.
Primm is just the gateway to get to Vegas, or if you’re leaving Vegas, its your last chance to burn some cash at the slots or tables. You can also get a California Lotto ticket on the California side.

another great place to stop both on your way into and out of Vegas.
make sure you stop on the Outlet side of the the why… not the other side…
the other side for some reason feels so ghetto and crowded!
outlet side has tons of food options and you can even go shopping or take a ride on the roller coaster!

Unilocal’s 365 Review Challenge 2014 #186 — #365
Daniel’s review pretty much sums up the city of Primm, Nevada. LOL
To me, the city of Primm is just another city on the 15 freeway like Apple Valley, Victorville, Barstow, and Baker. This town is more a resort town with it’s hotels, casinos and malls.
You have 3 hotels in Primm from top to low tier:
1. Primm Valley (formally Primma Donna) is 5 level hotel that is in a shape of a circle with a small opening out towards the Mojave desert. Over the years it has changed ownership and gone downhill. Out of Buffalo Bills and Whiskey Pete’s, I would stay here over night if had to choose. It’s also connected to the Fashion Outlet’s of Primm.
2. Buffalo Bills use to be he top tier hotel back in the 90’s along with Primm, but the quality has gone downhill and hasn’t been renovated in years. The staff seem to fit the quality of the hotel, tired and rundown. The only thing they have going for is the attractions like the Desperado Roller Coaster, Log Fume, and the arcade.
3. Whiskey Pete’s is the worst of the three and is on par with a motel 6 in the ghetto! The rooms need a major overhaul and the casino is dark and dingy with that 19^th century theme. If you need to stay at Whiskey Pete’s than stay in the tower because I read from previous reviews that it’s way better than the motel rooms located right by the parking lot.
If you need to use the restrooms, use the one in the Fashion Show Mall unless you are tempted to use the one in the casino with all those slot machines with their sounds clinking in the air before you get to Vegas. That’s a test of self-​control!

ONE AWESOME INTERSTATE 15 SERVICE AREA
Primm markets itself as a resort. In reality it is a unique supersized Interstate 15 service area with hotel rooms.
Primm is a supersized service area at the California and Nevada state line where you could check into the California and Nevada state line. It is a state line place where the California theme park and Las Vegas casino meet. A Disneyfied monorail connects two casinos: Buffalo Bills and the Primm Valley Resort (not exactly). A smaller tram running on monorail tracks connects Primm Valley Resort to Whiskey Pete’s. Inside Buffalo Bills the casino culture displays itself at the tables, bars, and one-​armed bandits where the theme park culture displays itself in the Adventure Canyon Log Flume and Desperado Roller Coaster. Primm is where Nevada gamblers get a chance to play the California Lottery and where California gamblers get to play casino games.
Hotels:
There are three so-​called casino resorts in Primm. On the east side of Interstate 15 stands Buffalo Bill’s and Primm Valley Resort. On the west side of Interstate 15 stands Whiskey Pete’s. Buffalo Bills is a western themed casino with the Adventure Falls Log Flume and Desperado Roller Coaster passing through it. The Primm Valley Resort is a non-​themed casino adjacent to an outlet center. And Whiskey Pete’s is a small western themed casino. Buffalo Bill knocks out Whiskey Pete in hotel attractions and size. Primm is known for it’s inexpensive hotel rates.
Restaurants:
When it comes to dining, Primm isn’t breaking records. Primm dining is a similar experience to any service area. The majority of restaurants are fast food. They include three McDonald’s, Panda Express (in Buffalo Bill’s), Carl Jr’s (outside Primm Valley Resort), and the Outlet Center food court. The casual full service restaurants include Denny’s (Buffalo Bill’s), I-​Hop (Whiskey Pete’s), and Original House of Pancakes (Primm Valley Resort). There are the casino buffets that average low ratings in the Unilocal reviews. Of course what service area doesn’t have a Starbuck’s. Primm has two that serve both sides of Interstate 15.
Fuel:
Primm is a popular stop to fuel up. On the east side of Interstate 15 there is a Chevron and Texaco fuel mart. On the west side of Interstate 15 there is a Chevron fuel mart.
Entertainment:
Buffalo Bill’s is Primm’s palace of entertainment. The Desperado Roller Coaster is a royal flush when it comes to thrill rides. A far gentler ride is the Adventure Falls Log Flume. The Desert Star Arena is the Primm spot to see concerts. Just walking through Buffalo Bill’s and taking in the Western theme is entertaining. Riding the monorail between the casinos is entertaining. Gaming in one of the three casinos or the California Lottery store is entertainment. Immediately south of the Outlet Center, Ivanpah Dry Lake gives hours of outdoor entertainment for land sailors and hikers.
Conclusion:
Primm may not be the greatest resort, however it is one awesome service area. When I am driving on Interstate 15 between Nevada and California I will be taking a rest in this supersized service area.

Wenn man von Kalifornien auf der Interstate 15 nach Nevada fährt, hat man ja meistens Las Vegas als Ziel. Die Stadt der Spieler und Zocker. Sobald man seine ersten Reifen über die Grenze zu Nevade gefahren hat, fällt einem sofort auf der rechten Seite das erste Kasinohotel auf. Der kleine Ort Primm, der nur aus ein paar Hotels, Kasinos und einer Fashion Outlet Mall besteht. Hier hat man die erste Chance den grossen Jackpot zu knacken. Wer keine lust hat, zocken zu gehen, der kann hier wunderbar in einem der Outlet Stores einkaufen gehen. Hier gibt es Nike, Adidas, Gap, und und und! Es lohnt sich eher wegen der Shopping Mall, als wegen den Hotels anzuhalten. Von hier aus, sind es nocheinmal ca. 35 Minuten bis nach Las Vegas.