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Elbow River Casino in Calgary

This page covers Elbow River Casino in Calgary: location, operator, gaming floor and the basics before a visit. Opening hours are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Check the venue's own page before setting out, because holiday hours can differ.

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Where it is and how it runs

Elbow River Casino stands at 218 18 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1L1. It sits in downtown Calgary, a block from the Stampede grounds and Victoria Park station. The main line is (403) 289-8880.

The operating model is Alberta's charitable one. As a traditional casino, the company splits net proceeds with AGLC-licensed charities. Alberta is the only province in Canada where charitable organizations are licensed to conduct and manage casino events. In this guide, Elbow River belongs to the Calgary area page, one of 30 venues listed on this site. Cowboys Casino, at 421 12 Avenue SE, is its neighbour near Victoria Park.

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Plan your visit · checked October 10, 2026

Casino floor
Daily 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Live tables
Tile Pai Gow table opens 1 p.m. daily
Poker
Sun to Wed 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Thu to Sat 24 hours
Games
  • Over 600 slots (reel, video, video poker, video blackjack, keno), electronic table games; VLTs in the sports bar
  • 35+ live tables: baccarat, blackjack (low and high limit), roulette, Tile Pai Gow, a Hold 'em table game
  • Poker room: limit Texas Hold'em and limit Omaha; waiting list by phone at 403-206-0252
  • Off-track betting facility with a racing theatre
Food and drink
  • Sammy's Sports Bar Sports bar; breakfast 9:30 to 11 a.m., menu to midnight, Asian menu 4 p.m. to midnight, bar to 2 a.m.
  • Jester's Deli Deli beside the main entrance; daily 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
  • Dim sum Dim sum Fri to Sun 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; outlet not named
Shows and events
  • The Bayou: live bands Fri and Sat nights; line-up at elbowrivercasino.com/entertainment
  • Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club: comedy shows; tickets at 403.258.2028 or YukYuks.com
Parking
Secure air-conditioned underground parking
Getting there
Sources for this table (7)

On the floor and around it

  • Slot machines: over 600, from reel and video slots to video poker, video blackjack, roulette and keno machines. Some sit on progressives, jackpots that grow across linked machines, both in-house and Alberta-wide.
  • Tables: the casino counts 35 or more table games. The AGLC directory lists live table games, electronic table games and VLTs, meaning video lottery terminals.
  • Poker: a live poker room focused on limit Texas Hold'em and limit Omaha, where bets come in fixed amounts. The poker room line is 403-206-0252.
  • Racing: an off-track betting facility with a racing theatre. Off-track betting means wagering on horse races run elsewhere and shown on screens.
  • Food and entertainment: three eateries, including Sammy's Sports Bar and Jester's Deli. Live bands play every Friday and Saturday night on the Bayou stage, and Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club runs comedy shows here.
  • Loyalty: AGLC's Winner's Edge program runs at Alberta casinos, with points on carded play, meaning play logged to a member card.

Before you go

Entry is for adults: the legal gambling age in Alberta is 18. Staff must check valid government-issued photo ID for anyone who appears to be under 25, so bring it.

Parking is secure, air-conditioned and underground. The casino is also close to Victoria Park CTrain station, which suits anyone leaving the car at home. Opening hours are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Check the casino's own page before setting out, because holiday hours can differ.

Asked about this page

Questions

Who runs Elbow River Casino?

It operates within Alberta's charitable gaming model as a traditional casino. The company splits net proceeds with AGLC-licensed charities.

Does Elbow River Casino have live poker and racing?

It has a live poker room focused on limit Texas Hold'em and limit Omaha. There is also an off-track betting facility with a racing theatre. The poker room line is 403-206-0252.

Is there a hotel at Elbow River Casino?

This guide does not list a hotel at Elbow River Casino. What it does list is gaming, poker, off-track betting, three eateries, live bands and comedy shows.