As the only casino located in the heart of New Mexico’s largest city, The Downs is the heartbeat of gambling in The Land of Enchantment. Some two dozen casinos and racetracks are open for business in New Mexico; The Downs is one of a small number of those properties offering slots and video poker, racing, and live entertainment under one roof.

Take note – parking at The Downs is free, provided visitors enter the property through the entrance at Louisiana and Central. Self-parking and valet are available, neither of which costs a dime.

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The Downs is host to 700+ slot games, including licensed theme and progressive titles.

Table gaming is only allowed at tribal operations in the state of New Mexico. Because The Downs isn’t located on tribal land, fans of traditional table games may feel a little left out – the casino hosts favorites like roulette, craps, and blackjack, but only as electronic skill games.

The Downs offers two places for customers to eat – a food court, featuring local cuisine as well as a deli and ice cream shop, and The Crown Room, a high-end restaurant with a dress code and waiting list. Reservations are required and can be hard to come by on weekends and during the holidays.

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Live entertainment is also available inside The Downs. The First Turn Lounge has a laid-back atmosphere, twenty craft beers on tap, and local and emerging artists playing live shows multiple times a week.

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This Albuquerque racino also hosts a space called The Patio, where visitors can sit in the middle of the racetrack and watch the New Mexico sunset against the Sandia Mountains. Visitors to The First Turn Lounge can grab a cold beer and step out on The Patio for the beautiful view or the sound of the horses racing past and the roaring crowd.

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