- Live Poker Rooms in Alberta
- Online Poker in Alberta
- Well-Known Poker Players from Alberta
- Playing Responsibly in Alberta
- Frequently Asked Questions
Casinos and Poker Rooms
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ACE Casino Airport
440 Aero Cres NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0T4, Canada+1 403-287-1183Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:00–05:00; 24/7 Fri–Sat? -
ACE Casino Blackfoot
3.94040 Blackfoot Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4E6, Canada+1 403-287-1635Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:00–03:00; Fri/Sat 9:00–05:00 -
Bear Hills Casino
4.4County Of Wetaskiwin No. 10, AB T9A 1W8, Canada(587) 829-0504Opening Time: Daily 10:00–02:00 -
Bully’s Casino
4.13401 Parkside Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4R3, Canada+1 403-380-1905Opening Time: Varies (race days; slots daily till late) -
Camrose Resort Casino
4.13201 48 Ave, Camrose, AB T4V 0K9, Canada+1 780-679-2376Opening Time: Daily 10:00–01:00 -
Cash Casino Red Deer
3.96350 67 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 3L7, Canada+1 403-346-3339Opening Time: Daily 10:00–03:00 -
Casino Dene
4.1Route 28 & Townshp Road 622, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P4, Canada+1 780-594-7900Opening Time: Daily 10:00–02:00 -
Century Casino Edmonton
413103 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 1C3, Canada+1 780-643-4000Opening Time: 9:30–03:30 daily -
Century Casino St. Albert
424 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert, AB T8N 6K3, Canada+1 780-460-8092Opening Time: Daily 9:30–02:00 -
Century Downs Racetrack
4.1260 Century Downs Dr, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0V5, Canada+1 587-349-7777Opening Time: Daily 9:30–03:00 -
Century Mile Racetrack
44711 Airport Perimeter Rd, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V6, Canada+1 587-416-6453Opening Time: Daily 9:30–03:00 -
Copper Coulee Casino
3.81051 Ross Glen Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3T8, Canada+1 403-504-4584Opening Time: Daily 10:00–01:00 -
Cowboys Casino
4421 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5, Canada+1 403-514-0900Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:30–03:00; Fri/Sat 24h -
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
4.211500 35 St SE #1000, Calgary, AB T2C 0J4, Canada+1 403-236-7529Opening Time: 9:30–03:00 daily -
Eagle River Casino
4.1Corner of HWY 43 & 32N, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N3, Canada+1 780-779-2727Opening Time: Daily 10:00–02:00 -
Elbow River Casino
3.9218 18 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1L1, Canada+1 403-289-8880Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:30–03:00; Fri/Sat 24h -
Evergreen Park Casino
4.1Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB T8X 4A3, Canada+1 780-532-3265Opening Time: Varies (events-based) -
Grand Villa Casino (Edmonton)
3.810204 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H6, Canada+1 780-413-3178Opening Time: 10:00–03:00 daily -
Great Northern Casino
3.910910 107 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7A9, Canada+1 780-539-4454Opening Time: Daily 10:00–02:00 -
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
4.23777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary, AB T3E 3X8, Canada+1 403-385-3777Opening Time: 24/7 -
Pure Casino Calgary
3.81420 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2A 2N9, Canada+1 403-248-9467Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:30–03:00; Fri/Sat 24h -
Pure Casino Edmonton
3.97055 Argyll Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4A5, Canada+1 780-463-9467Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:30–03:00; Fri/Sat 24h -
Pure Casino Lethbridge
4.13756 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y9, Canada+1 403-381-9467Opening Time: Sun–Thu 9:30–02:00; Fri/Sat 9:30–03:00 -
Pure Casino Yellowhead
412464 153 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 1S5, Canada+1 780-424-9467Opening Time: 10:00–03:00 daily -
Red Deer Resort & Casino
43310 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 6H9, Canada+1 403-346-2091Opening Time: -
River Cree Resort & Casino
4.2300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3, Canada+1 780-484-2121Opening Time: -
Rivers Casino (Ft. McMurray)
3.79825 Hardin St, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4G9, Canada+1 780-790-9739Opening Time: Daily 10:00–03:00 -
Starlight Casino Edmonton
48882 170 St NW #2710, Edmonton, AB T5T 3J7, Canada+1 780-444-2112Opening Time: -
Stoney Nakoda Casino
4888 Nakoda Way, Kananaskis, AB T0L 1N0, Canada+1 403-881-2830Opening Time: 10:00–02:00 daily
Alberta has one of the strongest live poker scenes in the country, anchored by 24-hour cardrooms in Calgary and Edmonton, a regular WSOP Circuit stop, and the province's own Pure Poker Tour running multiple series a year.
The Pure Poker Tour runs recurring festival stops in Edmonton, including events at Pure Casino Edmonton and Pure Casino Yellowhead. See our Pure Poker Tour schedule and results for the complete tour calendar, Main Event results and upcoming stops.
For room-by-room details, current tournament information and the Pure Poker Tour, see our Edmonton poker rooms and tournaments guide.
The Pure Poker Tour runs recurring festival stops in Edmonton, including events at Pure Casino Edmonton and Pure Casino Yellowhead. See our Pure Poker Tour schedule and results for the complete tour calendar, Main Event results and upcoming stops.
For room-by-room details, current tournament information and the Pure Poker Tour, see our Edmonton poker rooms and tournaments guide.
That live infrastructure is the main event for most Alberta players, and it now sits alongside a brand-new development: Alberta opened Canada's second regulated, multi-operator online gambling market on July 13, 2026.
This guide covers the live rooms first, then walks through exactly where Alberta's new online market stands today, who the notable players from the province are, and how to get help if gambling stops being fun.
Last updated: November 10, 2026
Live Poker Rooms in Alberta
| Poker Room | City / Area | Key Offering |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Casino Calgary | Calgary | 24/7 poker, Texas Hold'em, PLO, weekly and monthly tournaments |
| Deerfoot Inn & Casino | Calgary | 24-hour poker room, daily tournaments, WSOP Circuit host |
| ACE Casino Airport | Calgary | 12-table 24/7 poker room, NLH, PLO and live tournaments |
| Cowboys Casino | Calgary | Dedicated 24-hour poker room |
| Elbow River Casino | Calgary | Limit Hold'em and Limit Omaha, 24 hours Thu-Sat |
| Pure Casino Edmonton | Edmonton | 24-hour, 12-table poker room with Hold'em, Omaha and tournament play |
| Pure Casino Yellowhead | Edmonton | 24/7 poker room and major Pure Poker Tour venue |
| River Cree Resort & Casino | Enoch / Edmonton area | 14-table poker room, cash games and tournaments |
Deerfoot Inn & Casino is one of Alberta's leading tournament poker venues and hosted two WSOP Circuit festivals during 2026. The most recent Calgary stop ran from September 30 to October 12, with Kalyan Chakravarthy Cheekuri winning the C$2,300 Main Event for C$297,359. Our WSOP Circuit Calgary guide tracks Deerfoot results, Main Event history and future confirmed Circuit stops.
Its poker room runs around the clock and spreads two daily tournaments, at 10:20am and 6:30pm.
Pure Casino Calgary and Pure Casino Edmonton both run 24-hour poker operations under Pure Canadian Gaming, with Pure Casino Edmonton spreading a 12-table room. Pure Casino Yellowhead, also in the Edmonton area, is the primary host venue for the Pure Poker Tour, Alberta's own multi-stop tournament series.
The Tour runs several series a year across Pure Casino Edmonton and Pure Casino Yellowhead, including a five-stop 2026 calendar. Pure Casino Yellowhead is a major Edmonton tournament venue and a regular home of the Pure Poker Tour, Alberta's own multi-stop poker series. The tour's 2026 calendar has included events at Pure Casino Edmonton and Pure Casino Yellowhead, with another Yellowhead festival scheduled for November.
Players can follow confirmed dates and major live series across the country through our Canadian poker tournament calendar.
Edmonton has one of Alberta's strongest live poker markets, with 24-hour poker rooms, recurring local tournaments and several Pure Poker Tour stops each year. See our Edmonton poker rooms and tournaments guide for current venues, games and tournament information.
Online Poker in Alberta
Alberta's online poker picture changed fundamentally on July 13, 2026, when the province launched a regulated, competitive iGaming market regulated by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), working with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) on commercial agreements.
This made Alberta the second Canadian province, after Ontario, to open its online gambling market to private operators, ending the government's monopoly through Play Alberta.
Online poker specifically is a more complicated story than online casino and sports betting. Poker was not part of the initial July 13 launch lineup, which focused on casino and sportsbook products from operators such as BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, theScore Bet, BetRivers, Caesars, and Bally's Canada.
Alberta's rules require regulated poker operators to run on a ring-fenced basis at first, meaning games can only be played among users physically located in Alberta, with no shared liquidity with Ontario or international player pools.
Because Alberta's population of roughly 4.2 million is considered too small on its own to support deep tournament fields and healthy cash games, most poker-focused operators have been cautious about launching a stand-alone Alberta platform.
The transition period for existing operators ended on October 13, 2026, leaving Alberta's online poker market very different from the one players had access to only a few months earlier.
888poker became the first regulated online poker operator to launch in Alberta on October 13. Its Alberta platform operates with a separate provincial player pool rather than sharing liquidity with 888poker players in Ontario or on the international network.
PokerStars ended access to its international poker platform for Alberta players on the same date. The operator subsequently confirmed plans to return through PokerStars on FanDuel, with Alberta players required to create new FanDuel accounts. Read our latest PokerStars Alberta update for details on the planned FanDuel launch, account requirements and what has been confirmed so far.
GGPoker took a different route. Although GG International Limited had registered in Alberta as part of preparations for a possible regulated launch, the operator later withdrew its current Alberta poker plans. GGPoker has indicated that the province's ring-fenced liquidity model was central to that decision. Our GGPoker Alberta update explains why the operator stepped away from its planned regulated launch and how Alberta's current liquidity model affected the decision.
The result is a regulated poker market that remains much smaller than Alberta's wider online casino and sports betting market. Shared poker liquidity could materially change that picture in the future, but players should not assume that an operator available elsewhere in Canada is also available in Alberta.
| Site | Current Alberta Status | What Alberta Players Should Know |
|---|---|---|
| 888poker | Regulated and live | Launched October 13, 2026 as Alberta's first regulated online poker operator. The platform currently uses an Alberta-only player pool. |
| PokerStars on FanDuel | Announced, not yet live | PokerStars has confirmed plans to return through FanDuel. No launch date has been announced and existing PokerStars accounts will not transfer. |
| GGPoker | Not available | GGPoker stopped serving Alberta players and has withdrawn its current plans for a regulated Alberta poker launch under the existing ring-fenced model. |
| WPT Global | Not available | Alberta is currently listed as an excluded territory in WPT Global's Terms and Conditions. |
| Play Alberta | Regulated government platform | Alberta's government-operated online gambling platform; it is not currently a peer-to-peer online poker room. |
888poker is currently the most important operator to watch in Alberta because it was first to launch regulated peer-to-peer poker in the province. Our 888poker Canada review covers the poker software, games and provincial availability in more detail.
WPT Global currently lists Alberta as an excluded territory, alongside Ontario and New Brunswick. Our WPT Global Canada review tracks the operator's current provincial availability and other restrictions affecting Canadian players.
Our payment methods guide also covers Interac and other deposit options relevant to Canadian players.
Alberta's Legal Framework at a Glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Federal baseline | The Criminal Code generally prohibits gambling unless it is conducted and managed by a province or otherwise permitted under Canadian law. |
| Provincial regulator | Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), with Alberta iGaming Corporation responsible for commercial agreements with private operators. |
| Land-based casinos | Alberta's regulated casino market includes poker rooms at venues in Calgary, Edmonton and other parts of the province. |
| Competitive online market | Alberta opened its regulated competitive online gambling market on July 13, 2026. |
| Regulated online poker | 888poker became the first regulated peer-to-peer poker operator to launch in Alberta on October 13, 2026. Its player pool is currently ring-fenced within Alberta. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
Well-Known Poker Players from Alberta
Doug Lee
Doug Lee from Calgary is Alberta’s top poker player, having earned over $2.1 million so far from his live tournament career.
Lee has won two WSOP Circuit tournaments with over $900K from WSOP tournaments. He has finished in the money 23 times in WSOP events and placed in the money four times during the 2022/23 Canadian WSOP Circuit series, including a 30th-place finish in the Main Event.
Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor from Chestermere is the second-highest-earning player from Alberta, with career winnings of over $2 million. The player scored two WSOP Circuit rings and has 125 cashes in WSOP events.
In the recent WSOP Circuit series in Calgary (2024), Taylor placed in the money twice. His most notable achievement is a runner-up finish in Event #48: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) at WSOP 2024, where he won over $175K.
Playing Responsibly in Alberta
If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, Alberta Health Services operates a free, confidential Addiction Helpline at 1-866-332-2322, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covering alcohol, drug, and problem gambling support across the province.
Albertans can also reach 211 Alberta for broader community services or Health Link at 811 for general health advice.
Treatment through AHS is voluntary and confidential, and the AGLC lists these resources directly for players who feel their gambling is becoming a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there live poker in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta has a strong live scene, with 24-hour poker rooms at Pure Casino Calgary, Pure Casino Edmonton, and Pure Casino Yellowhead, plus Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, which hosts a WSOP Circuit stop.
- Where can I find WSOP Circuit poker in Alberta?
Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary is Alberta's WSOP Circuit venue. Deerfoot hosted two Circuit festivals during 2026, including the September 30 to October 12 stop won by Kalyan Chakravarthy Cheekuri in the C$2,300 Main Event. Future stops will be added when officially confirmed.
- Is online poker legal in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta operates a regulated competitive online gambling market, and 888poker became the province's first regulated peer-to-peer online poker operator on October 13, 2026. Regulated poker currently uses an Alberta-only player pool rather than shared liquidity with Ontario or international markets.
- Which online poker sites are available in Alberta?
888poker is currently live as a regulated Alberta online poker operator. PokerStars has announced plans to return through PokerStars on FanDuel, but no launch date has been confirmed. GGPoker is not currently available and has withdrawn its present Alberta launch plans, while WPT Global lists Alberta as an excluded territory.
- What is the Pure Poker Tour?
The Pure Poker Tour is an Alberta-based live tournament series that regularly runs festivals at Pure Casino Edmonton and Pure Casino Yellowhead. Current and upcoming stops are tracked in our Canadian poker tournament calendar.
- What is the minimum age to play poker in Alberta?
18, Alberta's legal gambling age, applies to both land-based casinos and the province's online gambling market.
- Which regulator oversees poker in Alberta?
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) regulates both live casinos and the new online iGaming market, working with the Alberta iGaming Corporation on operator agreements.
- Is PokerStars available in Alberta?
Not currently. PokerStars ended access to its international poker platform in Alberta on October 13, 2026. The company has since announced plans to return through PokerStars on FanDuel, but no launch date has been confirmed.
- Where can I get help if my gambling feels out of control in Alberta?
Call the Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline at 1-866-332-2322, a free, confidential, 24/7 service covering problem gambling support.
For a broader overview of safer-play tools, self-exclusion and support services across the country, visit our Responsible Gambling in Canada guide.