Racing
Win, Place or Show. Regardless of your wager, there's one bet that's guaranteed to pay off...you are sure to have a blast experiencing live racing at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, one of the nation's oldest and premiere race tracks.
Our Casino
With 11 locations to serve you across southeast Louisiana, and two more coming soon, you are guaranteed to have fun playing the hottest themes in the market. Our friendly team will make you feel right at home plus, you'll enjoy taking part in our free play drawings happening regularly.
Featured Promotions
Fair Grounds hosts a wide-variety of special events and programs throughout the racing season. Check out our calendar and upcoming events to plan your visit.
Birthday Blowout
January 01, 2019
On your birthday, swipe at the kiosk to redeem your free slot play present!
Club 50
January 01, 1970
If you are 50 years of age or older, you're an automatic member of Club 50! This special program offers benefits just to you...right now you can enjoy Up to 20X points on Mondays & Tuesdays. Plus, when you earn 30 points before 1pm on these days, you receive a complimentary $10 food credit on us!
Full Sleigh Hot Seat
December 07, 2018
Every Sunday, seven guests will have the chance to fill their sleigh with gifts or Free Slot Play! Simply play with your Twin Spires Slot Rewards Card starting from Noon - 6 pm!
Holiday Pie Giveaway
December 12, 2018
Guests who earn 15 points on Wednesday, December 12th, 19th, & 26th will receive a holiday pie that day!
Mistle Dough
December 01, 2018
On Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, guests can win cash! Guests must have money in a video poker machine in order to be eligible to win. Winners will be pulled each hour starting at 5 pm.
Passport to Play!
October 01, 2018
New Members can receive $5 in Free Slot Play every week for their first 4 weeks of consecutive play!
Rolling in the Dough Hot Seat
February 07, 2019
On Thursdays in February, guests can win a share of $6,300 free slot play every 30 minutes!
The Slots are HOT!
February 06, 2019
On Wednesdays in February, guests can win a share of $6,000 hot seat free slot play!
Tree of Cash
December 01, 2018
Until Christmas Eve you will have to the chance to win cash for the holidays! Guests must have money in a video poker machine in order to be eligible to win. Winners will be pulled each hour starting at 5 pm. Amounts vary by location.
Very Merry Moolah Hot Seat
December 25, 2018
On Christmas Day, play any slot machine with your Twin Spires Slot Rewards card for a chance to win a free slot play! 10 winners will win $250 FSP each.
Birthday Blowout
January 01, 2019
On your birthday, swipe at the kiosk to redeem your free slot play present!
Club 50
January 01, 1970
If you are 50 years of age or older, you're an automatic member of Club 50! This special program offers benefits just to you...right now you can enjoy Up to 20X points on Mondays & Tuesdays. Plus, when you earn 30 points before 1pm on these days, you receive a complimentary $10 food credit on us!
Full Sleigh Hot Seat
December 07, 2018
Every Sunday, seven guests will have the chance to fill their sleigh with gifts or Free Slot Play! Simply play with your Twin Spires Slot Rewards Card starting from Noon - 6 pm!
Holiday Pie Giveaway
December 12, 2018
Guests who earn 15 points on Wednesday, December 12th, 19th, & 26th will receive a holiday pie that day!
Mistle Dough
December 01, 2018
On Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, guests can win cash! Guests must have money in a video poker machine in order to be eligible to win. Winners will be pulled each hour starting at 5 pm.
Passport to Play!
October 01, 2018
New Members can receive $5 in Free Slot Play every week for their first 4 weeks of consecutive play!
Rolling in the Dough Hot Seat
February 07, 2019
On Thursdays in February, guests can win a share of $6,300 free slot play every 30 minutes!
The Slots are HOT!
February 06, 2019
On Wednesdays in February, guests can win a share of $6,000 hot seat free slot play!
Tree of Cash
December 01, 2018
Until Christmas Eve you will have to the chance to win cash for the holidays! Guests must have money in a video poker machine in order to be eligible to win. Winners will be pulled each hour starting at 5 pm. Amounts vary by location.
Very Merry Moolah Hot Seat
December 25, 2018
On Christmas Day, play any slot machine with your Twin Spires Slot Rewards card for a chance to win a free slot play! 10 winners will win $250 FSP each.
Featured Events
2018-19 Starlight Racing
Experience the Thrill of Live Racing with a Twist! First Post: 5PM. Bands play in the clubhouse from 7pm – 11pm. Starlight Tent opens at 5pm with acoustic music from 6pm – 10pm. Friday, November 30th – The Phunky Monkeys; Friday, December 28th – The Topcats; Friday, February 1st – The Mixed Nuts; Friday, March 15th – Where Y’acht. For Clubhouse Reservations: Call 504.943.2200
Beary Merry Christmas: 8′ Bear Giveaway
December 08, 2018
Racing customers can earn entries into the Beary Merry drawing now - December 8! Simply purchase a Coke product or a combo on any racing day. The drawing will be held after the last race on Champions Day, December 8th.
Champions Day
December 08, 2018
Join us and our host Acadian Ambulance Service on a Saturday afternoon for an exciting thoroughbred racing event headlining Louisiana's finest horses.
Holiday Family Day
December 15, 2018
Get into the holiday spirit at the Fairgrounds! Enjoy a day filled with exciting races and festive activities perfect for family bonding. There will be arts & crafts, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa.
Miller Lite Throwback Thursdays
December 13, 2018
Every Thursday in December we're offering $2 Miller Lite and $2 hot dogs at all concession locations!
Miller Lite Throwback Thursdays
January 10, 2019
Every Thursday in January we're offering $2 Miller Lite and $2 hot dogs at all concession locations!
Spirited Sundays
December 09, 2018
Every Sunday enjoy a $4 Absolut Martini or Blood Mary throughout the live racing season!
Spirited Sundays
January 13, 2019
Every Sunday enjoy a $4 Absolut Martini or Blood Mary throughout the live racing season!
Starlight Racing Featuring The Top Cats
December 28, 2018
Experience the thrill of live racing while listening to great music! Performances include After Party Trio at the Miller Lite Beer Garden from 6-10PM & The Top Cats at the Clubhouse from 7-11PM. Presented by Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Absolut, Jameson, Event Producers, and B97. General Admission is $5. Clubhouse & Starlight Tent Admission is $10.
Thanksgiving Day Racing
Thanksgiving Day featuring the $75,000 Thanksgiving Handicap. First post 11 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. For reservations call: 504.943.2200
The Road to the Derby Kick-off
January 19, 2019
Come experience The Road to the Derby Kick-off presented by Hotel Monteleone on January 19 with first post at 12:30pm!
Thoroughbbred Race
January 24, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Thoroughbred Race
January 11, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Thoroughbred Race
January 17, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Thoroughbred Race
January 31, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Twighlight Racing Featuring Christian Serpas Duo
January 26, 2019
Experience the thrill of live racing while listening to great music! Performances include Christian Serpas Duo at the Miller Lite Beer Garden from 6-10PM & The After Party Band at the Clubhouse from 7-11PM. Presented by Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Absolut, Jameson, Event Producers, and B97. General Admission is $5. Clubhouse & Starlight Tent Admission is $10. Kids 12 and under receive free admission.
Weekend Wine’d Up
December 07, 2018
Wine'd Up your weekend with a glass of fine wine in the Clubhouse during the live racing season! Featuring select $4 glasses of The Velvet Devil Merlot & Kung Fu Girl Riesling wine. Available each Friday from 12 pm - 5 pm with the exception of Starlight Racing dates.
Weekend Wine’d Up
January 11, 2019
Wine'd Up your weekend with a glass of fine wine in the Clubhouse during the live racing season! Featuring select $4 glasses of The Velvet Devil Merlot & Kung Fu Girl Riesling wine. Available each Friday from 12 pm - 5 pm with the exception of Starlight Racing dates.
2018-19 Starlight Racing
January 01, 1970
Experience the Thrill of Live Racing with a Twist! First Post: 5PM. Bands play in the clubhouse from 7pm – 11pm. Starlight Tent opens at 5pm with acoustic music from 6pm – 10pm. Friday, November 30th – The Phunky Monkeys; Friday, December 28th – The Topcats; Friday, February 1st – The Mixed Nuts; Friday, March 15th – Where Y’acht. For Clubhouse Reservations: Call 504.943.2200
Beary Merry Christmas: 8′ Bear Giveaway
December 08, 2018
Racing customers can earn entries into the Beary Merry drawing now - December 8! Simply purchase a Coke product or a combo on any racing day. The drawing will be held after the last race on Champions Day, December 8th.
Champions Day
December 08, 2018
Join us and our host Acadian Ambulance Service on a Saturday afternoon for an exciting thoroughbred racing event headlining Louisiana's finest horses.
Holiday Family Day
December 15, 2018
Get into the holiday spirit at the Fairgrounds! Enjoy a day filled with exciting races and festive activities perfect for family bonding. There will be arts & crafts, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa.
Miller Lite Throwback Thursdays
December 13, 2018
Every Thursday in December we're offering $2 Miller Lite and $2 hot dogs at all concession locations!
Miller Lite Throwback Thursdays
January 10, 2019
Every Thursday in January we're offering $2 Miller Lite and $2 hot dogs at all concession locations!
Spirited Sundays
December 09, 2018
Every Sunday enjoy a $4 Absolut Martini or Blood Mary throughout the live racing season!
Spirited Sundays
January 13, 2019
Every Sunday enjoy a $4 Absolut Martini or Blood Mary throughout the live racing season!
Starlight Racing Featuring The Top Cats
December 28, 2018
Experience the thrill of live racing while listening to great music! Performances include After Party Trio at the Miller Lite Beer Garden from 6-10PM & The Top Cats at the Clubhouse from 7-11PM. Presented by Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Absolut, Jameson, Event Producers, and B97. General Admission is $5. Clubhouse & Starlight Tent Admission is $10.
Thanksgiving Day Racing
January 01, 1970
Thanksgiving Day featuring the $75,000 Thanksgiving Handicap. First post 11 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. For reservations call: 504.943.2200
The Road to the Derby Kick-off
January 19, 2019
Come experience The Road to the Derby Kick-off presented by Hotel Monteleone on January 19 with first post at 12:30pm!
Thoroughbbred Race
January 24, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Thoroughbred Race
January 11, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Thoroughbred Race
January 17, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Thoroughbred Race
January 31, 2019
Watch thoroughbred horses race to the finish & experience the thrill of the live racing season this January!
Twighlight Racing Featuring Christian Serpas Duo
January 26, 2019
Experience the thrill of live racing while listening to great music! Performances include Christian Serpas Duo at the Miller Lite Beer Garden from 6-10PM & The After Party Band at the Clubhouse from 7-11PM. Presented by Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Absolut, Jameson, Event Producers, and B97. General Admission is $5. Clubhouse & Starlight Tent Admission is $10. Kids 12 and under receive free admission.
Weekend Wine’d Up
December 07, 2018
Wine'd Up your weekend with a glass of fine wine in the Clubhouse during the live racing season! Featuring select $4 glasses of The Velvet Devil Merlot & Kung Fu Girl Riesling wine. Available each Friday from 12 pm - 5 pm with the exception of Starlight Racing dates.
Weekend Wine’d Up
January 11, 2019
Wine'd Up your weekend with a glass of fine wine in the Clubhouse during the live racing season! Featuring select $4 glasses of The Velvet Devil Merlot & Kung Fu Girl Riesling wine. Available each Friday from 12 pm - 5 pm with the exception of Starlight Racing dates.
