July 4, 2025
In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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August 20, 2025, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Please visit our Careers site to review the job posting and complete your application.
DIRECTIONS:
– Compliance Officer III (NMGCB #45817) – Closes July 13, 2025
If you are a current employee with the State of New Mexico and have a SHARE ID, please sign in to your SHARE account. Click on the Careers tile under Employee Self-Service to search for the job posting and begin your application.
The New Mexico Gaming Control Board is in the process of making our website more user-friendly. Some pages have been combined to make it easier to find similar material. A few of our menu items have changed, but they should be in the same place for the most part. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this learning curve. Thank you for your patience.
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15.1.2 – Confidential Treatment of Certain Information
15.1.3 – Adoption, Construction and Severability of Rules Promulgated by the Gaming Control Board
Requests to inspect public records should be submitted to the Public Information Officer through the following link: Open Public RecordsNextRequest – Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software.
Requests to schedule an appointment for Self-Exclusion should be submitted via the following link: Schedule Meeting for Self-Exclusion – New Mexico Gaming Control Board.
To learn more about Compulsive & Problem Gambling, visit our Help is Available or our Compulsive & Problem Gambling pages.
The NMGCB observes the following holidays:
July 4, 2025 – Independence Day
October 13, 2025 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Gaming Control Board (NMGCB) urges residents to refrain from participating in any online gaming activities. Online real-money gambling—including online casinos, poker, sweepstakes casinos, and sports betting—is illegal in New Mexico. Despite this, advertisements for online casinos and gaming platforms continue to proliferate on social media, where scammers target unsuspecting individuals to steal personal information and financial assets. By staying vigilant and informed, New Mexicans can better protect themselves from fraud and identity theft.
Illegal online casinos often present themselves as legitimate platforms, exploiting players by offering unlawful gaming services. However, these operations are neither legal nor regulated in New Mexico, leaving users vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, and other serious risks. Because they operate outside of state regulation, the NMGCB is unable to resolve complaints or disputes arising from illegal gaming sites, leaving victims with little to no chance of recovering lost funds.
Fraudulent online casinos often mimic reputable platforms, using familiar branding, flashy advertisements, and enticing promotions to lure victims. These unregulated operations leave participants vulnerable to:
If you believe a fraudulent online casino has targeted you or someone you know:
File a consumer complaint with the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Office:
To report illegal or suspicious gambling activity, contact the NMGCB on our anonymous tip line at (505) 841-9777 or by clicking here.
The New Mexico Gaming Control Board regulates non-tribal gaming and ensures compliance with state gaming laws. While the Board monitors tribal gaming for compact compliance, it does not regulate any form of online gambling because online gambling in ANY form is illegal in New Mexico. For more information, visit www.gcb.nm.gov or call (505) 841-9700.