Casinos in Espanola, NM: List of Places for Gambling

By Jerry Smith Editor at Casinos.US Updated: January 16, 2024

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One of the first railroad towns in New Mexico, Espanola, grew into an exciting casino destination. ... Situated on tribal lands, legalizing gambling was a bit of a struggle. In 1995, when the government allowed betting on reservations, Santa Clara Pueblo tribe got the chance to open the first casino in town.

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Espanola Casino Map
Espanola Best Casinos
Espanola Casino Games
Espanola Hotels Near Casinos

Espanola Casinos Map

Espanola is divided in two by Rio Grande river, which helps with reading the map and finding the end point of your trip. To make it more convenient, the table below provides an exact address of the betting hall. There is a link offering more detailed data regarding the only gambling place on-premises - Santa Claran Hotel Casino.

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Santa Claran	460 N Riverside Dr, Espanola, 87532	Indian Casino	Espanola
Apache Nugget	Junction 537- US, US-550, Cuba, 87013	Indian Casino	Espanola
Ohkay	68 NM-291, Ohkay Owingeh, 87566	Indian Casino	Espanola
Wild Horse Casino	13603 US-64, Dulce, 87528	Indian Casino	Espanola

The Best Casino in Espanola

Santa Claran is the best and only casino in the northern part of New Mexico - Espanola, just 10 min from the airport by car. Nestled near Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this betting location combines authentic Native American and Spanish complexion. The area offers peaceful surroundings, including a breath-taking golf course, aiming to help you relax and recharge after each game in the buzzing casino. In case you decide to stay in, the hotel's special services and amenities will do a great job as well. You can enjoy the indoor pool, comfort food, bowling, live shows and many more.

Santa Claran

4.4 /5

Espanola

Slots

700

Special Services

Golf
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Puye Cliff Dwellings

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What Casino Games Can You Play in Espanola?

Spending time in Espanola will give you the opportunity to win some of the highest slot jackpots in the valley. It feels like Lady Luck visits Santa Claran Casino on regular basis. Here are some of the games you can try out, once in the city.

Slots

Blake Sheldon Video Slots
Lucky Ladies
88 Fortune
Top Dollar
Wheel of Fortune
Monopoly Luxury Diamonds

Casino Poker

3 Card Poker
Ultimate Texas Hold'em

Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments

Roulette

American Roulette

Blackjack

Single Deck Blackjack
Double Deck Blackjack
Royal Match Blackjack

Dice Games

Craps

Lottery Games

Electronic Keno

Other Games

Video Poker

Sports Betting

Hotels Near Casinos in Espanola

Here you will see the best accommodation deals near Santa Claran Casino. This way you can choose to sleep separately or not. To pick a hotel close by has its perks – no betting hall sounds, no gambling reminders, just you and the enchanting desert beauty of Espanola.

Hotel Name	Casino Name	Rating	Distance to The Casino
Rodeway Inn	Santa Claran Hotel Casino	4.5 /5	0,8 miles
Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola	Santa Claran Hotel Casino	4.5 /5	1,7 miles
Motel 6 Espanola NM	Santa Claran Hotel Casino	4.5 /5	1,1 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

Support for gambling addiction

The city of Espanola doesn't have local support for gambling addiction, but New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. covers the area with specialized help. Reach them at (505) 897-1000 or via email - nmcpg2@cs.com.

Is Santa Claran Hotel Casino pet-friendly?

Pets are allowed only in the hotel part of Santa Claran, but you need to pay an extra fee for that. By latest research, this fee is $50 per room.

What was the highest casino Win in at Santa Claran Hotel Casino?

On July 7, 2018 during "Win a Corvette" finale, the prize won was $70.175.

Can you smoke in Santa Claran Hotel Casino?

Yes, the casino part allows smoking on-premises. The accommodation has rooms for smokers and non-smokers, where the lobby and public areas remain non-smoking zones.

What is the legal age to gamble in Espanola, NM?

18 for lottery/racing and 21 for the casino floor.

Summary

Espanola is a peaceful casino destination in the outskirts of Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With its legal gambling and mesmerizing nature, the city enchants its visitors. Even with just one casino by far, it does a great job with creating fun memories by combining betting, relaxation and sightseeing.

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