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ABOUT SUNLAND
Sunland Park
Racetrack & Casino opened its
doors in 1959 as just a
racetrack. In the 90’s, horse
racing around the nation was a
declining industry, so New
Mexico designed legislation
allowing racetracks to
incorporate slot machines into
their business as an effort to
save New Mexico horse racing.
Twenty six percent of Sunland
Park Racetrack & Casino’s
revenue goes to taxes, which in
turn go to New Mexico’s general
fund. An additional twenty
percent of revenue goes towards
the horseman’s account. All
monies in the horseman’s account
contributes to horse racing
purses at Sunland Park and has
had a profound effect on the
quality of our live race meet.
What’s
Unique About SPR&C?
When Sunland Park Racetrack &
Casino received its gaming
license in 1999, some provisions
between the Native American
casinos and New Mexico horse
tracks were agreed upon. The
agreement includes: alcohol may
not be served in the casino; the
casino can only be opened 112
hours per week; no comps can be handed
out in the casino; state-imposed
maximum number of slot machines
allowed; simulcast horse races
must be shown everyday; and we
must race a minimum of 4 days a
week during live season.
Do We
Have Table Games?
Our current license with the
state does not allow the operation
of any other types of gaming other
than slot machines and
pari-mutuel betting. We do have
two state-of-the-art Table
Master Games offering Blackjack
and Ultimate Texas hold-em with five
individual player stations and a
variety of dealers on a high
quality plasma display.
Will
You Ever Have Card Games?
At this time, it is not legal
for us to operate card games and
that may only change if the law
changes.
Who
Owns Sunland Park?
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
is owned by one individual, Mr.
Stan Fulton, who resides in the
state of Nevada.
How
Many People Work At Sunland Park
Racetrack & Casino?
During our live racing season we
employ 600 people and 500 during
our non-live season. Prior to
the opening of the casino, our
staff consisted of a total of
only 90 employees.
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