The poker room is not physically segregated from other parts of the casino-it's right next to a lot of slot machines and the main 'entrance' goes by the keno area. Atmosphere: While the room isn't huge, they have managed to fit in about fifteen tables comfortably. While it definitely isn't Las Vegas, it's not a bad poker room and the best place in the Albuquerque area to play poker. As a result, waits can be somewhat long and there isn't really any good place nearby to just sit and wait for a tournament to start or a table to open. It's the largest room in New Mexico and generally has the most players. Impressions: Sandia Casino is run by Sandia Pueblo and thus is, like all other casinos in New Mexico, tribal gaming. Betting on sports futures, props and lay bets.