Is sports betting legal in New Mexico?

Yes, but only at one land-based casino. New Mexico is unique compared to other states because while the government has not legalized sports betting, a legal loophole in the tribal-state compact allows for it at tribal casinos.

Where can I bet on sports in New Mexico?

Currently the only place in New Mexico to lay down a sports bets is at the Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel sportsbook. However, there are rumors of a second tribal casino opening a sportsbook of their own in 2019. Should we see this happen in the coming year we would logically deduce that more tribal casinos will follow suit afterwards.

What sports can I bet on in New Mexico?

You can gamble on almost any sport from North America and around the world including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA golf, NCAA football and basketball, MMA, soccer, CFL, NASCAR, tennis and tons of minor league sports. The only major exception is that betting on NCAA games that involve New Mexico colleges is not allowed.

What sports are illegal to bet on in New Mexico?

Betting on high school sports is not allowed. Wagers can be made on NCAA sports with the exclusion of local New Mexican schools.

Is it illegal to bet using offshore sports betting websites?

While US law does not make betting with offshore sportsbooks explicitly illegal, we do not recommend it. We suggest using the legal and licensed options open to you. In New Mexico right now that means betting in person at a tribal casino. Soon that may also include non-tribal sportsbooks and online options.

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Is Online Sports Betting Legal in New Mexico?

Sports betting is legal in New Mexico

Legal sports betting has arrived in New Mexico.

Although there are currently no options to place bets online, players in NM can bet on sports in person at the Santa Ana Star Casino just 10 miles outside of Albuquerque.

More and more US states are legalizing sports gambling and New Mexico is getting in on the action. With one tribal casino already accepting bets, and more expressing interest in doing the same, we expect the state to take steps towards more widespread legalization in 2019.

In this complete guide to legal sports betting in New Mexico, we’ll take a close look at the current laws in the state and what we expect to happen in the near future. We’ll explain where in New Mexico you can make bets and what sports you can bet on.

Finally, we’ll explore the daily fantasy sports betting situation in the state and then answer some of the most frequently asked questions about New Mexico sports betting.

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