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Updated: January 16, 2024
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Since there are a lot of casinos and racinos to choose from, we have combined all of them in an interactive map that you can use. With the help of the filters, you can find exactly what you need to satiate your gambling needs.
| Sandia | Albuquerque | 140.000 | 44 | 15 | Read Our Review Visit Website |
| Santa Ana Star Casino | Bernalillo | 109.000 | 25 | 1 | Read Our Review Visit Website |
Let’s talk about most of the casinos in New Mexico, the Indian casinos. These types of casinos are built in Indian reservations and fall under tribal sovereignty. States have very limited ability to control the gambling there as codified by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. All of the common casino games are available there but it is also a good idea to mention that the only sportsbooks in New Mexico are based in the Indian casinos.
| Apache Nugget | Cuba | Blackjack Games, Casino Poker Games, Dice Games, Lottery Games, Other Games, Poker Cash And Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Slots Games, Sports Betting, | Read Our Review Visit Website |
| Black Mesa Casino | Algodones | Blackjack Games, Casino Poker Games, Dice Games, Lottery Games, Other Games, Poker Cash And Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Slots Games, Sports Betting, | Read Our Review Visit Website |
| Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino | Santa Fe | Slots Games, Casino Poker Games, Poker Cash And Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Blackjack Games, Dice Games, Lottery Games, Other Games, Sports Betting, | Read Our Review Visit Website |
It’s time to talk about racinos for a bit. They are essentially casinos that have a racetrack and the appropriate licenses for betting on horse, hound or auto races, depending on the type of track. One of the main advantages to racinos that you can both enjoy betting on races and partake in casino games within the same property. In New Mexico there are 5 racinos and you can find all the necessary info about them below.
| Billy the Kid Casino | Ruidoso Downs | 0.8, | Harness & Automotive, Thoroughbred (Grade I, Grade II, Grade III), Standardbred, Harness | N/A | Read Our Review Visit Website |
| The Downs | Albuquerque | N/A, | Harness, Thoroughbred (Grade I, Grade II, Grade III), Standardbred, Harness | N/A | Read Our Review Visit Website |
| SunRay Park & Casino | Farmington | 0.7, | Harness, Thoroughbred (Grade I, Grade II, Grade III), Standardbred, Harness | N/A | Read Our Review Visit Website |
We would like to mention that there are currently no cruise ships or riverboats that have a casino in New Mexico. The nearest ones that you can find are two vessels of Carnival Cruise Lines that travel from Los Angeles to Baja Mexico and Galveston, Texas to the Caribbean as well as Princess Cruises that travels from San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, Canada.
For your convenience, we have combined all of the casinos based in the state and give you a detailed list of all New Mexico gambling cities and which casinos they have.
| All Casinos in Albuquerque | ||||
| Dancing Eagle | 108 I-40, Casa Blanca, Albuquerque, 87007 | |||
| Isleta Palace West | 2 NM-45, Albuquerque, 87105 | |||
| Isleta Resort & Casino | 11000 Broadway Southeast, Albuquerque, 87105 | Albuquerque | ||
| Route 66 | 14500 Central Ave SW, Rio Puerco, Albuquerque, 87121 | |||
| Sandia | 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, 87113 | |||
| The Downs | 145 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87108 | |||
| Billy the Kid Casino | 26225 US-70, Ruidoso Downs, 88346 | |||
| Black Mesa Casino | 25 Hagen Rd, Algodones, 87001 | |||
| Casino Apache Travel Center | 25845 US-70, Mescalero, 88340 | Albuquerque | ||
| Inn of the Mountain Gods | 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero, 88340 | |||
| Fire Rock Navajo | 249 Rte 66, Church Rock, 87311 | |||
| Flowing Water Navajo | 2710 US-64, Shiprock, 87420 | |||
| Northern Edge Navajo | 2752 Indian Service Rd 36, Farmington, 87401 | |||
| SunRay Park & Casino | 39 Rd 5568, Farmington, 87401 | |||
| Santa Ana Star Casino | 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Bernalillo, 87004 | |||
| Sky City | 7 Sky City Rd drive, Acoma Pueblo, 87034 | |||
| Sunland Park | 1200 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, 88063 | |||
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| Santa Claran | 460 N Riverside Dr, Espanola, 87532 | |||
| Apache Nugget | Junction 537- US, US-550, Cuba, 87013 | |||
| Ohkay | 68 NM-291, Ohkay Owingeh, 87566 | |||
| Wild Horse Casino | 13603 US-64, Dulce, 87528 | |||
| All Casinos in Santa Fe | ||||
| Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino | 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, 87506 | |||
| Cities of Gold | 10 Cities of Gold Road, Suite B, Santa Fe, 87506 | |||
| Tesuque Casino | 7 Tesuque Rd, Santa Fe, 87506 | |||
| Zia Park | 3901 W Millen Dr, Hobbs, 88240 | |||
| All Casinos in Taos | ||||
| Taos Mountain Casino | 700 Veterans Hwy, Taos, 87571 | |||
We have researched this subject thoroughly and could not find any information if any new casinos are expected or planned for construction in New Mexico.
All right, it is time to talk about gambling in New Mexico. As we mentioned earlier there is a wide range of different casinos that you can visit and satisfy your gambling needs. Below we have gathered all the information you will need to get familiar with that the requirements or regulations at casinos in New Mexico are.
| New Mexico Gambling Topics | Gambling Facts for New Mexico |
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| Number of Casinos | 26 |
| Casino Types | Indian, Racino |
| Casino Games Offered | Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Roulette,Craps, Three Card Poker, |
| Age | 21+ , |
| Smoking | Yes/No*, * As of June 30, 2012, New Mexico had a smokefree law that prohibits smoking in indoor areas of workplaces, restaurants, and bars. |
| Drinking | Yes/No*, * New Mexico casinos are prohibited from serving alcohol on the casino floor. |
| Opening Hours |
24/7
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Some casinos are closed on Easter and Christmas. Check the brands pages for more info
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| Betting Limit | No state regulations on that. Every casino has the choice to set their own limits. |
| Taxation of Winnings | Yes/No, for additional details click here |
Let’s talk about the games that you can play in New Mexico casinos. Below you will find all the necessary information that you will need regarding types of games as well as additional details.
Additional DetailsThere are poker rooms in: Buffalo Thunder Casino, Isleta Casino, Sandia Poker Room, Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino, Route 66 Casino
Additional DetailsThere are daily poker tournaments in the following casinos: Buffalo Thunder, Inn of The Mountain Gods, Isleta Casino, Route 66, Sandia Resort
Additional DetailsBest places to play roulette are: Buffalo Thunder, Dancing Eagle and the Apache Travel Center
Congratulations, you have won! Have you thought about if you need to tax your winnings? The standard federal tax of 24% is applied just like any other state. After that the local tax is applied, which is shown below.
A very important thing that we would like to pull your attention to are the New Mexico gambling laws. We would like to mention a few of these important laws, but we will not list all of them. If you would like to know more about the laws, you can check out the New Mexico Gambling Laws. If you want to learn more about gambling laws in the US, then head over to our homepage for more information on the topic.
It is “unlawful to accept for profit anything of value to be transmitted or delivered for gambling; penalty.
We take a trip down to the memory lane and follow the gambling history of the state of New Mexico since its very beginning in 1988, have a look at the image underneath.
The first Indian casino in New Mexico opened in the 1994.
1988 IGRA (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) established by congress for governing Indian gambling distinguishing tribal gaming into Class I, II and III.
1990 A state government taskforce is created to negotiate compacts with the tribes instigated by IGRA. Governor Bruce King lost the financial support of the tribes by refusing to sign the deals and was not re-elected.
1995 Tribal compacts become law and the New Mexico casinos were established offering table games and poker as well as slots. Slots were also allowed at tracks.
2011 Non-tribal casinos received an approval thus other non-tribal casinos emerged, such as Albuquerque Downs.
The are no planned changes in the gambling regulations of New Mexico.
If you would like to plan your gambling trip to be more than that and turn it into a holiday, then New Mexico casino resorts and trips are what you are looking for. In this section we will go ahead and cover both topics in detail.
Below we have created a section where we list all of the casino resorts in New Mexico along with all the details that you will need to know.
| Number of Rooms | 201 |
|---|---|
| Price Range ($) | 149-189 |
| Special Packages | "Birthday Package", "Weddings Package", "Spa Bridal Packages" |
| Additional Services | Fishing, Spa, Golf |
| Number of Rooms | 228 |
|---|---|
| Price Range ($) | 179 -549 |
| Special Packages | "Romance Package", "Green Reed SPA", "Birthday Package" |
| Additional Services | SPA, Golf, Outdoor Pool |
| Number of Rooms | 204 |
|---|---|
| Price Range ($) | 75 -250 |
| Special Packages | "4X Thursdays", "$5 off Feast Buffet", "$50 Free Play Drawings" |
| Additional Services | Golf, Gift Shop, Bowling |
If staying at a hotel and visiting a single casino is not your style, fret not. There are various casino trips that you can take in New Mexico that can take you around certain types or all of them depending on the program you pick. Below we will list a few of your options for casino trips in New Mexico.
| Provider | CTA | Trips | Packages |
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| Russel’s Guides Inc. | Visit Website |
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| Capital | Santa Fe |
|---|---|
| Largest Cities | Albuquerque |
| Size | 121.700 sq. miles |
| Population | 2,095,428 |
| Time Zone | UTC -7/-8 |
| Abbreviation | NM |