Pure Casino Lethbridge
The Pure Casino brand is one of the most famous ones in Alberta casinos represented in Edmonton, Yellowhead, Calgary, and Lethbridge. Delicious food, diverse entertainment, and, of course, advanced gambling experiences are waiting for local and tourist players.
It carefully combines popular brick and mortar slot machines along with new games and options for entertainment. Its selection of more than 400 slots will please punters, but dozens of video lottery terminals will impress them with amazing graphics. This destination offers even more with a list of live-action table games, blackjack, baccarat and poker tables, and tournaments with juicy prizes.
The 44,000 square feet building full of fun is ready to deliver only the most thrilling and joyful activities on its gaming zone full of features.
- Address: 3756 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4Y9
- Tel.: (403) 381-9467
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
It is another well-known supplier of wagering opportunities, but this time, the place combines a casino gaming zone with a large horse racetrack. Altogether, with tasty, spicy ribs offered, it is definitely a place to visit if you are passing Balzac.
Lovers of progressive jackpots will have a quality time, while those enjoying the sound of spinning reels will have 600 options to choose from. Visit this casino with friends and play some 4D entertainment to see the thrill on their faces. Actually, Century Downs offers tons of high-tech entertainment like colorful and stylish video lottery terminals and digitalized games like electronic roulette.
Both people preferring to make safe 1-penny spins and those betting big will find the corresponding machine to try the luck.
This place’s location is between Edmonton and Calgary near a small town called Balzac; it is easily noticeable on a map.
- Address: 260 Century Downs Dr Rocky View County, Balzac, Alberta T4A 0V5
- Tel.: (587) 349-7777
Cowboys Casino
An absolute gem located in the very heart of Calgary. Guests of the place can enjoy a full range of satisfaction — delicious snacks, burgers, and other dishes, branded cocktails, and tons of games to play with professional dealers.
Cowboys Casino maintains an exceptionally high level of all the services offered. Its gaming section is so big that it totals hundreds of games:
- Slot machines — 370
- Table games — 30
- A digital gaming pit — 20 exclusive terminals
Besides these tons of hardware, the place also offers professional disciplines like an all-day poker room and a private VIP zone.
Newcomers often get confused in such a new environment; so, Cowboys Casino workers are always there to assist and give a hint. Teaching how to play a certain game is also one of their duties.
Whether you are looking for a place to taste some chicken wings, hit the jackpot, or have a party, Cowboys Casino is definitely a decent choice for you and your friends.
- Address: 421 12 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A5
- Tel.: (403) 514-0900
Alberta Gambling Law
All the betting activity in Alberta province is licensed and regulated by the AGLC. The so-called charitable gaming model applies to all businesses involved in the industry. Gambling in this region includes bingo events, racing betting, lottery kiosks, casino operators, VLT zones, and others. Both entities that produce slot machines and other casino gear and those using them in their businesses are subject to licensing.
If a company wants to enter the market, it should contact the AGLC. In its turn, this organization will investigate the activity of the company, inspect fair play environment and compliance with the law, and, of course, make effort to guarantee only healthy gambling.
Also, this regulator controls the pandemic situation and ensures compliance with new restrictions like the one allowing only 25 percent of the usual capacity to visit casinos.
Besides its informational function, the AGLC website also provides tools for gamblers to check whether they have addiction issues. In case of a positive result, its responsible gambling and self-exclusion pages may come in handy.
Alberta Interesting Facts
- Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec are the only three provinces of Canada where the youngest age for legal gambling is 18. All the other regions adhere to the 19 years old age requirement.
- The 'trick or treat' phrase that everybody uses during Halloween actually originated from a newspaper from the far 1927.
- Back in 2014, during the Olympic Hockey match, the law that regulates liquor was changed within 24 hours so that bars could open at 5 a.m.
Today, casinos in Canada are legal in almost all the provinces, even though gambling history in the
country has been quite complicated.
It is also reflected in the fact that every province in Canada has slightly different regulations regarding
gambling; and even official bodies assigned to supervise land-based game facilities might vary. For example,
the legal age for gambling might range between 18 and 19. In any case, you are only allowed to enter a
casino if you provide a valid ID with your picture.
And also keep in mind that casinos are still illegal in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince
Edward Island. Always check the gambling laws of the province in which you’re visiting a local casino.
