They have the newest, and some old machines, there are no tables, plenty of free drinks, (coffee, sodas, if you are willing to go pick them up yourself). The casino is just off of Albuquerque's main downtown street, so your neighbor at the machines might be a prostitute, or homeless person, begging for your money.
It's nice to step into if you are hot from going to the fair, races, flea market, or strolling Central. The Downs is not a high-class, fancy place.