Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

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!

05/19/2026

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!

05/16/2026

This morning, the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots team hit the streets of Gentilly to take on today's community cleanup! It was great to be out in the neighborhood working and seeing our neighbors, as well as putting in new trees courtesy of our terrific Racing team!

05/14/2026

Sorry, not sorry! Fair Grounds is the first to debut the newest version of Wheel of Fortune, Cash on Reels in the New Orleans area! Take a spin on these brand-new machines and keep an eye out for more fresh finds on the slots floor!

05/12/2026

What a day at our first ever Crawfish Clash at the Track Cook-Off! 🦞🔥

The competition was fierce, the crawfish were delicious, and everyone left with full bellies and great memories. From the amazing teams to the incredible crowd, it was a true Louisiana-style celebration from start to finish!

A huge thank you to Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and Pirates' Promise for joining us, along with our outstanding judges: Jason Boulet, Tyrone Hughes, Andy Ryan, Damon Singleton, and Morgan Draper Vaughn.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s lineup! 🎉

05/08/2026

🎰 Fresh look. New games. Bigger wins waiting. 🎰

Check out our recently refreshed slot floor featuring updated paint, a new layout, and the hottest new machines now spinning:

🔥 Black Widow
🐃 Buffalo Mega Stamped
🪙 Fortune Pots
🐷 Power Pig
💎 Treasure Ball
💥 Treasure Blast

…and MORE new games turning on soon! 👀

Come see what’s new and find your next favorite machine today!

05/08/2026

🏇 Own a piece of Kentucky Derby history!

There’s still time to grab your official 152nd Kentucky Derby glass at any of our 13 OTBs & Casinos across the metro area!

✨ Just $10 includes: Official commemorative Derby glass and your choice of a complimentary beverage

Supplies are VERY limited, so don’t wait to secure yours today! Find your nearest location: https://bit.ly/4tZnt6a

05/06/2026

Turn up the heat this Saturday — rain or shine, we’ve got you covered! 🔥🦞
Join us for our Crawfish Clash at the Track Cook-Off from 12–4PM under our large covered festival tents: ALL YOU CAN EAT crawfish, live DJ, food trucks, face painting, and bragging rights on the line with 1st–3rd place + People’s Choice award! A portion of the proceeds benefits New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/4cwlHmO

$30 Adults | $15 Kids (12 & under)

Come hungry. Leave happy.