Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

06/23/2026

The latest standings are in! 👀

With just over one week remaining in our Power Play Points Race, every spin could make a difference. Take a look at the current Top 20 and see where you stack up.

Earn points through June 30 for your chance to win the $1,000 Free Slot Play Grand Prize, and don't forget to use your rewards card so every point counts!

🏆 Top 5 winners announced July 1.

06/19/2026

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom and honors the strength, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. We join our community and the city of New Orleans in recognizing the significance of this important day.

06/18/2026

It's a great day for giving at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, and we're proud to be a part of Churchill Downs Gallop for Good initiative! Donations made between now and June 27th will be matched 100% in full by our parent company, and all proceeds made at the link below support the fabulous Louisiana branch of New Vocations! Support our terrific partner organization at the link below or by scanning the QR code!

https://gallopforgood.mightycause.com/team/fairgroundsnola

06/16/2026

Our hearts are with the Saratoga racing community following the tragic barn fire that claimed the lives of 17 horses. We extend our deepest condolences to the owners, trainers, caretakers, and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. The bond between horse and human is immeasurable, and we join the racing industry in mourning these beloved athletes.

06/13/2026

Stacey S. was a big winner in today’s Clawsome Summer Giveaway, winning $2,200 in free slot play! You could be the next big winner, every Saturday in June from 3-8pm…only at the Fair Grounds!

06/10/2026

The results are in, and the standings for our very first round of the Power Play Points Race are locked in! Players will be earning points all month long for the chance to finish in the Top 5 and win up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play!

It's not to late to enter the race! Make sure you're playing with your card inserted all month long and check back every week for the latest standings!

06/06/2026

Once again our Lecomte winner came from last place to finish first and it is another golden moment for Golden Tempo as he wins the Belmont Stakes! Huge congratulations to our leading jockey Jose Ortiz, trainer Cherie DeVaux, and to the partnership of Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stables!

05/29/2026

🚧Heads up! 🚧

With I-610 closed in both directions from 11pm Friday through 5am Monday, your ride to the Fair Grounds might look a little different, but we’re worth the trip! 😉
There’s more than one way to get to your favorite slots, and we’ll be ready to welcome you no matter how you get here.

05/19/2026

UPDATE: We are officially back open for business! Thank you to everyone for your patience and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone today!

05/19/2026

UPDATE: We are currently estimating to open around 12:30pm today. This time may change as we continue to receive new information. We will keep everyone updated via our socials, and we thank you for your patience!

Due to ongoing utility issues this morning, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is currently closed while we await the necessary repairs. As soon as we are ready to welcome everyone back inside, we will update our social media with the doors open announcement. Keep an eye on your social feeds for more updates!