Live Poker in Alberta
Cash games, tournaments, and poker rooms across Alberta. Updated March 2026.
Alberta has a handful of dedicated live poker rooms spread across the province. The regulated online market launches July 13, 2026. Until then, live casino poker rooms are the only regulated option in Alberta. This guide covers every active poker room in Alberta, what games they spread, and what to expect when you visit.
Alberta Live Poker Rooms
Deerfoot Inn & Casino Poker Room
11500 35 St SE, Calgary | Daily tournaments 10:20am and 6:30pm | Reservations: 403-723-4039
Calgary's primary live poker venue. Deerfoot Inn & Casino hosted the January 2026 WSOP Circuit Calgary (January 7-19, 18 ring events). Reservations are strongly recommended. The room runs daily tournaments and a full cash game schedule.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Daily tournaments | 10:20am and 6:30pm |
| Booking | Reservation-based (call 403-723-4039) |
| WSOP Circuit | Hosted January 7-19, 2026 (18 events) |
River Cree Resort & Casino Poker Room
Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton | Mon-Wed 11am-3am, Thu-Sun 24 hours | 780-930-2707
River Cree has 12 poker tables with USB chargers at each seat, a dedicated poker bar, and a smoke room. Hours vary by day of week. Cash game Texas Hold'em is the primary offering.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tables | 12 poker tables |
| Hours | Mon-Wed 11am-3am; Thu-Sun 24 hours |
| Amenities | USB chargers, dedicated bar, smoke room |
| Phone | 780-930-2707 |
Camrose Casino Resort
Camrose, AB | ~90 min SE of Edmonton
Located in Camrose, approximately 90 minutes southeast of Edmonton. Part of the Great Canadian Entertainment network. Check directly with the venue for current poker room hours and game spread.
Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
Nisku, AB | South Edmonton
Located in Nisku, south of Edmonton. Known for spreading low and mid-stakes NLH cash games. Contact the venue for current schedule.
Century Casino Calgary (formerly Cash Casino)
1010 42 Ave SE, Calgary
Now operating as Century Casino Calgary. Spreads low-stakes NLH cash games and runs small tournaments. Game availability is typically stronger on weekends. Check directly with the venue for current poker room status and schedule.
Additional Alberta Venues
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino (Tsuut'ina Nation, SW Calgary) and Century Downs Racetrack & Casino (Balzac, north Calgary) also operate in Alberta. Contact each venue directly for current poker room status. Venue schedules change; always call or check the official site before visiting.
Tips for Live Poker in Alberta
- Age requirement: 18+ at all Alberta casinos.
- ID required: Bring government-issued photo ID. Required for any jackpot payout.
- Waitlist: Check each casino's official website or call ahead to confirm game availability and wait times before driving.
- Rake: Alberta poker rooms typically rake 10% capped at C$15-C$20. Significantly higher than online rake caps.
- Bad beat jackpots: Multiple Alberta rooms participate in shared progressive jackpots. The qualifying hands and split structures vary by venue.
- Food and drink: No food or drinks on the poker table at most Alberta rooms. Designated dining areas are available.
- Phones: Can be used when you don't have cards, but not during an active hand. No recording of any kind.
- English only: English must be spoken at the table during active hands at Great Canadian properties.
Online vs Live Poker in Alberta
| Online (6 regulated rooms) | Live (casino poker rooms) | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 24/7 from anywhere in Alberta | Varies by venue; Calgary rooms typically 11am–3am |
| Stakes | NL2 through NL200+ (varies by room) | 1/3 NLH through 10/20+ on request |
| Rake | Lower caps (typically C$0.50-C$3) | Higher caps (C$15-C$20 at 10%) |
| Game variety | NLH, PLO, Short Deck, fast-fold, jackpot SnGs | Primarily NLH and PLO cash games |
| Tournaments | Daily online MTTs from C$1 buy-in | Periodic series at major venues |
| Regulation | AGLC / Alberta iGaming Corporation | WCLC / AGLC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alberta has several licensed casinos with live poker rooms. Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary runs daily tournaments at 10:20am and 6:30pm. River Cree Resort & Casino on Enoch First Nation land (west of Edmonton) offers 24-hour poker Thursday through Sunday. Camrose Resort Casino sits about 90 minutes southeast of Edmonton. Hours and game spreads vary — check directly with each venue.
Once the regulated online market launches on July 13, 2026, PokerStars and GGPoker are expected to offer qualifier paths to live events, as they do in other Canadian provinces. Until then, check live casino venues directly for any satellite schedules.
Live poker buy-ins in Alberta casinos typically start at C$100 for the lowest no-limit cash games (usually $1/$2 blinds). Tournament buy-ins vary widely, from daily events starting around C$50 to larger series events with buy-ins of C$500 or more.