City: Albuquerque, NM

Category: Nightlife

Telephone: (505) 796-7500, (800) 526-9366

Address: 30 Rainbow Road NE

Description: The extensive casino inside the crescent-curved Sandia Resort and Casino has more than 2,100 slot machines playing from 1 cent upward, plus table gaming that includes blackjack, minibaccarat, craps, pai gow, roulette, Caribbean stud, and three-card poker. Sandia claims the largest poker room in New Mexico. There is also live bingo and keno. The southwestern-designed high-limit room, with a $25 to $3,000 wager range on table games, includes five blackjack tables and two minibaccarat tables, plus 114 slot machines for $1 to $100 wagers. It also features the sleekly modern Governor’s Room VIP Lounge. This resort under the mountains is owned and operated by the Pueblo of Sandia. There are bars in the casino, but if you fancy a break from the action to enjoy terrific views over the city, pop up to Bien Shur rooftop bar and restaurant. Smoking is permitted in most of the casino, with a smoke-free area offering table games and slots. Alcohol is available in the bars but is not allowed on the gaming floor, only in designated areas. Open daily.