YOU MAY NOW CHECK OUT THE NEW DOWNS CASINO IN ALBUQUERQUE . THE CASINO, BARS AND RESTAURANTS AT THE 30-MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS ARE HAVING WHAT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SCOTT ELDRIDGE CALLS A 'SOFT OPENING.' THE GRAND OPENING IS SCHEDULED FOR WHEN THE HORSE RACING SEASON KICKS OFF AUGUST 2ND.
OFFICIALS SAY THE NEW RACINO HAS ALMOST 700 SLOTS, A FOOD COURT, FINE DINING RESTAURANT AND BAR. THE FACILITY IT REPLACES CONSISTED OF ONLY A RACERACK AND A 300- SLOT MACHINE CASINO.
