Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, has become an increasingly popular destination for gamblers. Four gaming establishments, three of which offer resort hotel accommodations, have led to the emergence of Albuquerque as the biggest gambling center in New Mexico.
Owned and operated by the Isleta Pueblo, a Native American tribe, this casino-hotel is located just off Interstate 25, less than 10 minutes south of Albuquerque International Sunport. Each of the hotel’s more than 200 rooms and suites features such amenities as wireless Internet service, flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station clock radio and luxury linens. Public area amenities include an indoor swimming pool, spa, adjacent golf course, a fitness center, 24-hour dining and a business center. Casino action includes more than 1,600 reel and video slot machines, 30-plus table games, bingo and poker.
Isleta Casino & Resort
11000 Broadway S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(877) 747-5382
isleta-casino.com
Located just off Interstate 40, about 10 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque, this 154-unit casino hotel features rooms and suites, each appointed with a 37-inch, flat-screen TV; each suite also has a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The Buffet 66 dining room offers several different cuisines in its layout of more than 140 food items. Two other restaurants are on-site. Additional amenities include the Legends Theater, which features shows by big-name entertainers; the KXX nightclub; a fitness center; and a swimming pool. The casino’s array of more than 1,600 slots has machines that take everything from a penny up to $100 tokens. The casino also hosts a bingo parlor and a variety of table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, pai gow and poker.
Route 66 Casino Hotel
14500 Central Ave. S.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(866) 711-7829
rt66casino.com
This 228-unit casino resort is nestled in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains that rise northeast of Albuquerque. Just a short distance from the Tramway exit off Interstate 25, north of central Albuquerque, the resort hotel features rooms and suites with 32-inch, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet service, mini-refrigerators and in-room safes. Other hotel amenities include a world-class spa, championship golf course, seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, gift shop and a diverse array of fine and casual gourmet dining choices. Casino action includes more than 2,100 slot machines and such popular table games as blackjack, craps, roulette, mini-baccarat and multiple poker variations.
Sandia Resort Casino
30 Rainbow Road N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(800) 526-9366
sandiacasino.com
This racetrack-casino complex is adjacent to the Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds, just off Central Avenue in Albuquerque. The Downs offers pari-mutuel betting on races held both at the Downs and at scores of other racetracks around the country. The casino portion of the complex has plenty of slots action, as well. No overnight accommodations are available here.
The Downs
201 California St. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(800) 526-9366
abqdowns.com
