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New Mexico is in a unique position among US states looking to offer legal sports betting to their residents and visitors. Whereas most states have to pass legislation to legalize sports wagering, New Mexico’s Class III tribal casinos are free to offer sports betting whenever they please. This is thanks to the language in the state’s gaming compacts with the tribes, which implicitly includes sports wagering within the scope of Class III gambling. As such, the newest venue in New Mexico to offer sports betting is the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder luxury resort and casino, owned and operated by the Pojoaque Pueblo tribe.

Located just a few minutes north of downtown Santa Fe, the Hilton Buffalo Thunder is nestled in the heart of the high desert of northern New Mexico, right in the middle of the picturesque Pojoaque Valley. The 393-room casino resort – commonly reviewed as the finest in the region with a AAA Four Diamond rating – fully captures the cultural art and architecture of the area, and in addition to the site’s brand new sportsbook, you can enjoy all the amenities you expect, with plenty of golf, gorgeous vistas, and a number of excellent fine-dining options to cap off every exciting day of game and play.

When Did The Hilton Buffalo Thunder Sportsbook Open?

The Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook opened on Monday, March 11, 2019. It is officially the second brick-and-mortar sports betting venue in NM, and the Pojoaque Pueblo have contracted with National Sports Book Management (NSBM) to manage the sportsbook itself. In addition to offering odds and lines on national and international sports, the Buffalo Thunder sportsbook also offer a pari-mutuel simulcast racebook featuring both horse racing betting and greyhound racing betting. NSBM’s partner brand, the Las Vegas Dissemination Company, is being tasked with building out the sports wagering infrastructure at the Buffalo Thunder, with self-service gambling kiosks planned for installation around the resort premises.

Where Is The Hilton Buffalo Thunder Sportsbook Located?

The Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook is located at the site’s existing Thunder Race Book, which features a stunning video wall, a full bar, and comfortable high-top and lounge seating. If you want to grab a bite before the big game, you can get some casual eats at the Iguana Café, the Americana-themed Turquoise Trail, or the upscale Red Sage Restaurant (reservations recommended). The Thunder Race Book has always scored excellent reviews, so you can expect the experience to be more of the same in that regard.

Hours Of Operation:

Currently, the Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook has not established regular hours of operation. You can rest assured that the book will be up and running daily during normal business hours, but specifics have not yet been decided. For now, it’s recommended that you call ahead to get the day’s hours. We will update this Buffalo Thunder sportsbook review with the venue’s finalized hours of operation as soon as they are officially released.

How Old Do I Need To Be To Bet At The Hilton Buffalo Thunder Sportsbook?

In order to wager at the Buffalo Thunder sportsbook – or to enjoy any of the casino gaming activities at the resort – you have to be at least 21 years of age. While those under 21 can enjoy staying at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder and have full access to most of the venue’s amenities, the gaming floor is off-limits to minors.

Does The Hilton Buffalo Thunder Offer Full-Service Sports Betting?

Absolutely! The new sportsbook at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder offers “Vegas-style” single-game betting on sports from all over the US and other countries. The biggest events on tap are obviously the American mainstays, like college basketball and football betting, and NFL wagering – as usual – gets top billing during the regular season and playoffs.

Bet types available include the standard far, like straights, spreads, and totals. Of course, there are also plenty of player and team props to choose from (depending on the contest – the bigger the matchup, the more props you’ll have to choose from), and you can place futures and specials at the site as well. Essentially, like all top-flight sportsbooks, if you can bet on it, you can bet on it at the Buffalo Thunder sports betting lounge.

Mobile Wagering At The Hilton Buffalo Thunder Sportsbook

Currently, there is no mobile wagering at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook, though this is in the works. However, there is a significant limitation: Per New Mexico law, Internet-based gambling is not legal – not even Class III tribal venues can offer this. As a result, when the Buffalo Thunder launches its mobile betting platform, it will be limited to the facility’s physical location.

This geo-fencing requirement means that you will only be able to use your iPhone or Android device to wager on sports from other on-site Buffalo Thunder locales (like a restaurant, a golf course, your room suite, the spa, etc.). If you want statewide online sports betting, your only option for the foreseeable future will be to use reputable offshore sportsbooks, as these are not geo-fenced.

Live Betting At The Hilton Buffalo Thunder Sportsbook

The Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook does offer live betting. Unlike traditional sports wagering, live betting – also known as in-game betting – allows you to place bets on a contest after that contest gets underway. Using software designed to expertly generate live betting lines, the Buffalo Thunder sportsbook allows you to experience your favorite games in an immersive, unprecedented fashion.

Just remember: With live betting, game lines (and even player and team props) change from one minute to the next, reflecting the pace and progress of the game itself. This means that you’ve got to be quick on the trigger and place your bets as soon as you see a favorable number, as once these odds are off the boards, they’re gone for good.

Does the Hilton Buffalo Thunder offer any sportsbook bonuses?

Currently, the Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook does not offer any specific sports betting bonuses. Many bettors expect free-play promotions and the like, but land-based books rarely offer such. These are a mainstay of online, offshore sports betting sites, but physical books and betting lounges have other amenities to attract guests, like comped drinks and – of course – the gaming atmosphere and facilities themselves. As for the casino promotions, the Buffalo Thunder is loaded with daily and monthly promotions such as their current Monstrous Cash promotion, giving bettors a chance to win a share of $200,000.

Can I earn player card reward points at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook?

Yes! The Buffalo Thunder casino and sportsbook both offer player card points, which you can use for a number of things both on-site and off. The casino typically has about a dozen casino promos going on at any given time, from slot jackpots and car drawings to 3X Fridays/Sundays and weekly gift giveaways. In order to qualify for these, you simply earn points on your Lightning Rewards Card, which you can sign up for at the customer service counter.

Does the Hilton Buffalo Thunder sportsbook accept parlay bets?

Absolutely. In fact, once you’ve got the basics of sports betting down, the most exciting way to wager is via parlay betting. Parlay betting allows you to assemble multiple wagers into single tickets, significantly increasing your payout potential. While the Buffalo Thunder does not advertise its parlay limits, you can typically assemble such a ticket with a maximum of 7 to 10 individual components. Just remember that, for a parlay to hit, you’ve got to get every constituent wager correct. Miss once, and the entire ticket loses. But win them all, and you’ll make out like a bandit!

Name: Hilton Buffalo Thunder Sportsbook

Date Opened: March 11, 2019

Location: 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506

Phone: 505-455-5555

Mobile Betting: No

High Limits: Yes

Hours: n/a

Betting Age: 21

Hotel: Yes

Casino Attached: Yes

Tribal Organization: Pueblo of Pojoaque

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87506

(505) 455-5555

The Thunder Race Book is inside the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. It is owned by the Pueblo of Pojoaque and was previously known as the Sports Bar Race Book and Casino.

Sports Bar Race Book Casino
68 Cities Of Gold Rd
Santa Fe, NM
(505) 455-3105

The Sports Bar Race Book and Casino was a mini casino located one half mile south of the Cities of Gold Casino and 15 miles north of Santa Fe on Hwy 84/285. Free shuttle service connected the Cities of Gold Casino and the Sports Bar.

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