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River Cree Resort & Casino, Enoch

This page covers River Cree Resort & Casino, a First Nation-owned resort on Enoch Cree Nation land directly west of Edmonton. It sets out who owns it, what the gaming floor and hotel hold, and what to sort out before you go. Opening hours for the casino floor and live tables are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Holiday hours can differ, so check with the venue before setting out.

East side of River Cree Resort and Casino, with large painted panels spelling CASINO
Photo: 117Avenue, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Location, Owner and Type of Venue

River Cree Resort & Casino stands on Enoch Cree Nation land, directly west of Edmonton. It sits south of Whitemud Drive and west of Winterburn Road, on the northeast corner of the reserve. The street address is 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3. The resort opened in October 2006 as a casino, hotel and sports complex worth roughly $180 million.

Ownership changed in stages. The resort opened as a partnership, and Enoch Cree Nation bought out Paragon Gaming in 2014. A second buyout, of Marriott Hotels in 2018, left the Nation as sole owner. That makes River Cree a First Nations casino, listed in the Edmonton area section of this guide. Under Alberta's model, 40% of revenue from the government-owned slot machines at First Nations casinos goes to the First Nations Development Fund, with three-quarters shared among host Nations, Enoch included.

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Plan your visit · checked October 10, 2026

Casino floor
Casino and slots open 24 hours daily
Live tables
Daily 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Games
  • 1,665 slot machines in total: 815 on the smoke-free main floor and 850 in Embers (smoke-friendly)
  • Embers (smoke-friendly casino): 405 slot machines and 14 table games (homepage)
  • 1,665 slot machines, 46 table games (resort total, homepage)
  • High Limit Table Games: 11 tables (Blackjack, Baccarat) in a separate smoke-friendly room on the main casino floor
  • 5 more on the venue site
Food and drink
  • Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen: phone 780 930-2615, email [email protected]; open daily 4 to 11 p.m.
  • The Kitchen Restaurant: full-service restaurant and buffet; breakfast Mon-Fri 7-11 a.m.; breakfast buffet Sat-Sun 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; all-day dining Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 4-10 p.m.; buffet Fri-Sat 4-10 p.m.
  • Tap 25 Sports Bar: in the main casino; food daily 5 a.m.-1 a.m.; bar daily 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; drinks finished by 3 a.m.
  • Fatburger: burgers, fries and shakes; open daily noon-4 a.m.
  • Cree Subs: sandwiches, hot dogs, tacos in a bag; open daily 11 a.m.-5 a.m.
  • Lobby Coffee Bar: Starbucks coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries; Sun-Thu 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • 6 more on the venue site
Shows and events
  • The Venue at River Cree: concert and event hall, all shows 18+, entered through the main entrance
  • Homepage: The Venue at River Cree has 24,000 sq ft of event space, holding up to 2,400 people
  • 1 more on the venue site
Hotel
  • 249 guest rooms including 11 luxury suites
  • Full-service hotel on site with pool, whirlpool and fitness centre
Parking
  • Free parking in three designated lots around the casino
  • Free valet, daily 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.
  • 2 more on the venue site
Getting there
  • Free shuttle to and from West Edmonton Mall for guests, every 30 minutes; for schedules call the Casino Players Club at 780-930-2562
  • Directions in Google Maps ↗
Accessibility
  • The Venue: guests who need help entering, being seated or leaving should contact the Venue in advance (780-930-2562); accessible seating via Ticketmaster or the box office, with up to three paid companions
  • VIP balcony in The Venue has no elevator or lift; access is by two flights of stairs
At the door
  • The facility is smoke-free except Embers, a smoke-friendly gaming area by the north entrance. The High Limit table room and an enclosed poker smoke room are also smoke-friendly.
  • Minimum age: 18+ for all gaming areas. Since July 29, 2024, minors may enter non-gaming areas (rinks, restaurants, community events in The Venue) with an adult; shows stay 18+
  • Minimum age: Centre Bar and Onyx are 18+
  • 3 more on the venue site
Loyalty card
  • River Cree Players Club: free to join at the Players Club desk with valid government-issued photo ID; same-day membership
  • Points: 100 points for swiping at a kiosk each day; 2,000 points = $1 in River Cree Bucks, usable for hotel, food and gift shop
Cash and ATM
  • ATMs on the casino floor; the closest to The Venue is just outside its entrance
  • Cheque cashing and currency exchange listed among poker room features

Where sources differ

  • Poker hours differ: Poker room: Mon to Wed 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Thu to Sun 24 hours (site-wide footer and poker page body) / Poker room 24 hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (Sunday not mentioned)
Sources for this table (19)

On the Floor and Around It

  • Slots and tables: the venue lists 1,665 slot machines, 10 VLTs and 46 table games. A VLT is a video lottery terminal, and table games are card or dice games run by a live dealer.
  • Most of the gaming sits on a smoke-free main floor. Embers, by the north entrance, is a separate smoke-friendly gaming area.
  • Racing: the guide lists no racing or off-track betting for River Cree, which means wagering on horse races run elsewhere.
  • Food: restaurants are among the resort's non-gaming areas. Canada's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen arrived in September 2026.
  • Hotel and events: the 249-room hotel has 11 suites, a pool, a whirlpool and a fitness centre. Rinks, The Venue for community events and a gift shop selling Indigenous artwork round out the resort.
  • Loyalty: River Cree runs its own free Players Club, a loyalty card whose points convert to River Cree Bucks. The resort also takes part in Winner's Edge, AGLC's province-wide program.

Before You Go

You must be 18 or older to gamble in Alberta. Staff check valid government-issued photo ID for anyone who appears to be under 25. Since July 29, 2024, minors with an adult may use non-gaming areas such as rinks and restaurants. They stay out of all gaming areas, and River Cree shows remain 18+.

No ETS bus or LRT reaches River Cree, because Edmonton Transit Service runs only within the city and to the airport. Driving, a taxi or rideshare, or the casino's own shuttle from West Edmonton Mall are the realistic options. Opening hours for the casino floor and live tables are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Holiday hours can differ, so check with the venue before setting out. For addresses, phones and games, the AGLC directory at aglc.ca/gaming/casinos/find-casino-rec also helps.

Asked about this page

Questions

Who owns River Cree Resort & Casino?

Enoch Cree Nation is the sole owner. The resort opened in October 2006 as a partnership. The Nation bought out Paragon Gaming in 2014 and Marriott Hotels in 2018.

Does River Cree have live table games?

Yes, the venue lists 46 table games alongside 1,665 slot machines and 10 VLTs. Most gaming is on a smoke-free main floor, with a separate smoke-friendly area called Embers.

Is there a hotel at River Cree?

The resort has a 249-room hotel, including 11 suites, plus a pool, a whirlpool and a fitness centre. A new tower topped off at its 20th floor on June 2, 2026, and the Nation said it was on track for a July 2027 opening.