ALBERTA

Calgary (population 600,000) is in southern Alberta at the foot of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, It is the home of the Calgary Stampede, founded by the North West Mounted Police in 1875.Today urban Calgary is home to 80 percent of Canada's oil industry.Banff National Park is only 81 miles / 135 km to the west.

CLIMATE: Sunny, windy, cool.Summer temperatures in July average 75'F (24?c).

VISITOR INFORMATION: Calgary Tourist & Convention Bureau, 237 Eighth Avenue SE, Calgary.

HOW TO GET THERE: By air from Major western Canadian cities and Northwest US cities; By rail on the Canadian Railroad; or by car or bus on the Trans Canadian Highway (Route 1).

GAMING INFORMATION: Casinos in Canada are controlled and licensed by the individual provincial governments.The laws and form of ownership and management vary from province to province.

Currently casinos are operating in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory.

Box 984, Station M, Calgary, AB T2p 4K2.

Tel: (403) 266-4355.

Fax: (403) 266-6535.

4040-B Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4E6, Canada.

Tel: (403) 287-1635.

Fax: (403) 243-4812 Casino: 15,000 sq.ft./ 1,394 sq.m.

Games: 10 slots, 30 tables (blackjack, American roulette, red dog, mini-baccarat (limits CAN$1 - 100).

Open: 12noon - 12midnight (Mon.-Sat).

Amenities: Terrace Lounge.

Affiliation: Ron Desrochers, David Ng.

1010 - 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1Z4.

Tel: (403) 287-1183.

Fax: (403) 243-3166.

Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Big Four Bldg., Stampede Park, Box 1060, Calgary, AB T2P 2K8 Canada.

Tel: (403) 261-0101.

Fax: (403) 265-9682.

Casino: 20,000 sq.ft./ 1,859 sq.m.

Games: VLT's (in the lounge).30 tables (blackjack, American roulette, red dog, sic bo, baccarat, Texas hold'em (limits CAN$1-200).

Open: 12noon-12midnight.Mon.-Sat.year round.Calgary Stampede (10 days each year in early July) open 11am-3am with 220 tables of above games plus craps & wheels.

Affiliation: owner City of Calgary.

Edmonton (population 550,000) is in the center of Alberta, some 350 mi./ 560 km north of the U.S.border.Edmonton, is the provincial capital and the technological and scientific center of the Canadian 'black gold' industry.Starting as a small fur-trading post in the late 19th century the town expanded rapidly with the discovery of oil reserves in 1947.Downtown Edmonton features high-rise office buildings, tidy grid plan, and pleasant residential neighborhoods.The North Saskatchewan River flaws through the city.Extensive parks, golf courses, and sports facilities exist along both sides of the winding river.Edmonton offers gambling activities during the yearly Klondike Days celebrations in late July and year round in the various privately owned casinos which shift location quite frequently.

CLIMATE: Sunny, windy, cool.Summer temperatures in July average 75?F (24'c).

VISITOR INFORMATION: Visitor Information Center.9797 Jasper Ave., #104, Edmonton, AB T5J 3Z3.

Tel: 403-422-5505.

HOW TO GET THERE: By air - Edmonton is served by major airlines including Canadian Airlines International.The Edmonton International Airport lies 10 mi / 16 km south of the city, about 45 minutes drive from downtown.

Baccarat Casino _ 10128 - 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4Y8 Mail: Room 100 10179 - 105th St., Edmonton, AB T5J 3N1.

Tel: (403) 413-3178.

Fax: (403) 413-3177.

Casino Games: slots, tables.

10549 - 102th St., Edmonton, AB T5H 4K6 Canada.

Tel: (403) 424-9467.

Fax: (403) 429-3282.

Location: Edmonton City Centre, 5 km / 3 mi.from Airport, 1 km / 1 / 2 mi.from City Centre Train Station.

Type: First class casino.

Clientele: Locals & national tourists.

Casino: Las Vegas style 18,000 sq.ft./ 1,636 sq.m.

Games: 50 slots (250 - CAN$1), Largest slot jackpot paid CAN$10,000.30 tables (16 blackjack (CAN$2 - 500), 2 multi-action blackjack (CA$2 - 50), 2 American roulette (CAN$0.25 - 200), 4 mini-baccarat (CAN$5 - 500), 1 Caribbean stud (CAN$10 - 100), 1 pai gow (CAN$5 - 100), 1 super pan (CAN$10 - 200), 1 big six wheels (CAN$l - 25), 1 red dog (CAN$1 - 50), 1 sic bo (CAN$1 - 100).3 poker tables (Texas hold'em & 7 card stud (CAN$1 - 50).

Open: 12 noon - lam.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: CAN$.

Tournaments: blackjack, poker.

Free gaming lessons: table games.

Amenities: Q's Korean / Canadian restaurant and full service bar.

Description: Canadian "Las Vegas" style charity licensed casinos.

Affiliation: owner / operator Alberta Bingo Supplies Ltd.

7055 Argyll Road, Edmonton, Alberta T6C 4A5 Canada.

Tel: (403) 466-9467, (800) 661-9831.

Fax: (403) 465-7151.

Type: First class casino.

Location: Southeast Edmonton 7 km / 3 mi.from City Centre, 23 km / 14 mi.from Airport.

Clientele: Locals & national tourist.

Casino: Las Vegas style 15,000 sq.ft./ 1,364 sq.m.

Games: 50 slots (250 - CAN$2,50), Largest slot jackpot paid CAN$10,000.30 tables (17 blackjack (CANS$2 - 500), 2 multi-action blackjack (CAN$2 - 20), 2 American roulette (CAN$0.25 - 200), 3 mini-baccarat (CAN$5 - 500), 1 Caribbean stud (CAN$10 - 100), 1 pai gow (CAN$5 - 100), 1 super pan (CAN$10 - 200), 1 big six (CAN$1 - 25), 1 sic bo (CAN$1 - 100)).

Open: 12.30pm-1.30am daily.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: CAN$.

Tournaments: blackjack, poker.

Free gaming lessons: table games.

Amenities: Q's Korean / Canadian restaurant & full service bar.

Description: ABS Casinos are Canadian "Las Vegas" style charity licensed casinos.

Affiliation: owner / operator Alberta Bingo Supplies Ltd.

Box 1480, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N5.

Tel: (403) 471-7210.

Fax: 037-42611.

Type: Exposition Casino.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino: Las Vegas style 40,000 sq.ft./ 3,640 sq.m.

Games: no slots, 156 tables (120 blackjack, 2 craps, 12 American roulette, 22 big six).

Open: llam-2am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: CAN$.

Description: Canadian style casino limited to two weeks operation during annual Exposition in July.

1335 West Edmonton Mall, 8770 170 St., Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2.

Tel: (403) 444-2112.

Fax: (403) 4441155.

Casino: 9,200 sq.ft./ 885 sq.m.

Games: 25 slots, 26 tables (17 Blackjack tables (CAN$2 - 25, C$5 - 100, C$10 - 100), 4 Baccarat (CAN$100), 2 American roulette, 1 super pan 9, 1 sic bo).4 poker tables (Texas hold'em (CAN$5 - 10, C$10 - 20), 7card stud (C$1 -5).

Open: l2noon-12midnight (Mon.Sat.).Free gaming lessons 11am-noon.

Amenities: Deli, no alcohol, free parking.

Fort McMurray (population 31,000) is in northeast Alberta.

424 Gregoire Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R2.

Tel: (403) 791-0508.

Fax: (403) 743-5826.

Casino: 2,500 sq.ft./ 232 sq.m.

Games: 12 tables (blackjack, American roulette, red dog).

Open: varies dependent upon charity events.

Affiliation: owner Darcy Will.

Grand Prairie (population 25,000) is in western Alberta, northwest of Edmonton and southeast of Dawson, British Columbia.

9423 79th Ave., Box 532, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A7.

Tel: (403) 532-1930.

Fax: (403) 532-7907.

Lethbridge (population 55,000) is in southern Alberta 220 miles / 355 km south of Calgary, 100 miles / 161 km north of the Canadian / U.S.A.border.

1251 3rd Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J OK1 Canada.

Tel: (403) 3381-9467.

Fax: (403) 328-9211.

Type: First class casino.

Location: In Lethbridge 8 km / 5 mi.from Airport.

Clientele: Locals & national tourists.

Casino: Las Vegas style 11,000 sq.ft / 1,025 sq.m.

Games: 25 slots (250 - CAN$1), Largest slot jackpot paid CAN$10,000.16 tables (11 blackjack (CAN$21-100), 1 multi-action blackjack (CAN$1 - 50), 2 American roulette (CAN$0.25 - 100), 1 minibaccarat (CAN$5 - 100), 1 red dog (CAN$1 - 25), 1 sic bo (CAN$1 - 100).3 poker tables (Texas hold'em & 7 card stud (CAN$1 - 50)).

Open: 12noon-lam.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino Currency: CAN$.

Tournaments: blackjack, poker.

Free gaming lessons: blackjack.

Amenities: restaurant & bar.

Description: ABS Casinos are Canadian "Las Vegas" style charity licensed casinos.

Affiliation: owner / operator Alberta Bingo Supplies Ltd.

The Brick Plaza, 9020 - 2 Avenue A North, Lethbridge, AB T1 H OE3.

Tel / Fax:: (403) 328-6222.

Medicine Hat (population 41,000) is in southeast Alberta on the Trans Canadian Highway.

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1051 Ross Glen Drive SE, Medicine Hat AB T1B 3T8.

Hotel / Casino Tel: (403) 529-2222.

Hotel Fax: (403) 529-1538.

Casino Fax: (403) 528-4075.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Location: 4 miles / 6 km from trains station and 5 miles 8 km from airport.

Casino games: slots, tables (blackjack), poker (Texas hold'em).

Hotel Amenities: 190 rooms & suites, dining room, coffee shop, pub & eatery, indoor pool, sauna, gift shop, meeting facilities.

Affiliation: Casino owner / operator Vanshaw Enterprises, Ltd.rents space in the Medicine Hat Lodge.

Red Deer (population 47,000) is in central Alberta 142 miles / 2227 km north of Calgary.

6350 - 67 Street (Save on Foods Mall) Red Deer, AB T4P 3L9.

Tel: (403) 346-3339.

Fax: (403) 346-3339.

4620 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z8.

Tel: (403) 346-4545.

Fax: (403) 346-8690.

St.Albert (population 32,000) is a northern suburb of Edmonton.

24 Boudreau Rd, St.Albert, Alberta T8N 6R3.

Tel: (403) 460-8092.

Fax: (403) 460-1962.

Casino: 10,000 sq.ft./ 929 sq.m.

Games: 20 tables.

Open: 12noon-12midnight (Mon.-Sa.t).

Amenities: MVP Sports Bar & Grill.

Affiliation: owner Bruce McPherson.