Published October 27 2026.
Two casinos sit at the edge of Stampede Park in Victoria Park: Cowboys Casino at 421 12 Avenue SE, by the north end of Stampede Park, and Elbow River Casino at 218 18 Avenue SE, which the casino places at 17 Avenue S and Macleod Trail. Cowboys Casino is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 am Calgary time and Elbow River Casino from 9:30 am to 3:00 am, according to each casino. Both are on the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) list of casinos.
At a glance
| Detail | Cowboys Casino | Elbow River Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 421 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5 | 218 18 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1L1 |
| Phone | (403) 514-0900 | (403) 289-8880 |
| Open (Calgary time) | Daily, 9:30 am to 5:00 am | Daily, 9:30 am to 3:00 am |
| Entry age | 18 and over, with government-issued photo ID | Not stated on the casino’s site |
| Gaming areas as the casino lists them | Over 370 slot machines; 32 tables with 7 table games; a poker room | Over 600 slot machines; table games; a poker room; off-track betting with a racing theatre |
| Food and drink | Centre Bar & Eatery, Sports Lounge; partner venues Melrose, Second Son and Hitman’s Bar | Sammy’s Sports Bar, Jester’s Deli, weekend dim sum |
| Entertainment | Cowboys Dance Hall has closed (see below) | Live bands at the Bayou on Friday and Saturday nights; comedy at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club |
| Parking | Free, heated underground parkade; 6’1″ maximum vehicle height | Secure, air-conditioned underground parking; cost not stated |
| CTrain station named by the venue or Stampede | Victoria Park/Stampede station | Victoria Park/Stampede station |
| Official site | Cowboys Casino | Elbow River Casino |
Checked October 27 2026 on each casino’s site and AGLC’s casino list.
Cowboys Casino
Cowboys Casino describes its location as “just steps from Stampede Park”, within walking distance of Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station, the BMO Centre and the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Calgary Stampede places its Lot 11B rideshare zone near Cowboys Casino, at the north end of Stampede Park.
Hours by area
- Building: daily, 9:30 am to 5:00 am.
- Slot machines: daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 am.
- Table games: daily, 12:00 pm to 3:00 am; the craps table Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 pm to 3:00 am.
- Poker room: open 24 hours, according to the casino’s FAQ and poker page.
Food and drink
- Centre Bar & Eatery: open seven days a week, 9:30 am to 2:00 am, with breakfast from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
- Sports Lounge: food, drinks and live sports on large screens.
- Melrose: restaurant inside Cowboys Casino, open daily from 11:00 am to late.
- Second Son: Hong Kong-inspired restaurant inside Cowboys Casino, open Thursday to Saturday from 4:30 pm to late.
- Hitman’s Bar: bar listed by the casino as a partner venue steps from the gaming floor, open daily from 4:00 pm to late.
Cowboys Dance Hall closed
Cowboys Casino states that Cowboys Dance Hall, which was located within the casino, has closed, that the casino remains open, and that the property will be rebranded in the coming months. The casino has not published the new name.
Entry and parking
Guests must be 18 or older to enter, according to the casino. It accepts only original, unexpired government-issued photo ID showing the guest’s photo, full legal name, ID number and date of birth; photocopies and photos of ID are not accepted. The casino asks guests to avoid clothing with profanity or offensive images, and security can refuse entry based on attire.
The underground parkade is free and heated for casino and venue guests, with a 6’1″ maximum clearance. The casino states that guests who do not feel safe to drive can leave a vehicle in the parkade overnight and should pick it up within 24 hours; guests who cannot pick it up in that time should call (403) 514-0900 and ask for security to be told the expected pickup time.
Elbow River Casino
Elbow River Casino describes itself as “a block away from the Stampede grounds and Victoria Park train station”, at the corner of 17 Avenue S and Macleod Trail. It states that it operates within Alberta’s charitable gaming model, splitting net proceeds with charitable organizations licensed by AGLC.
Hours by area
- Building: seven days a week, 9:30 am to 3:00 am.
- Poker room: Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 am to 3:00 am; Thursday to Saturday open 24 hours. The casino’s general hours (9:30 am to 3:00 am) and its poker room hours differ on the same site.
- Tile Pai Gow table: opens at 1:00 pm daily.
Food and drink
- Sammy’s Sports Bar: regular menu 9:30 am to midnight; breakfast 9:30 am to 11:00 am; Asian menu 4:00 pm to midnight; the bar closes at 2:00 am.
- Jester’s Deli: beside the main entrance, open daily from 9:30 am to 2:30 am.
- Dim sum: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Entertainment and parking
The casino lists live bands at the Bayou on Friday and Saturday nights; its listing gives dates but no set times or cover charge. Comedy shows run at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club at the casino; the casino gives (403) 258-2028 and YukYuks.com for comedy tickets.
The casino advertises secure, air-conditioned underground parking. Its site does not state a parking rate, an entry age or accessibility details. It states that its information is subject to change and that house information takes precedence over its website.
Getting there
- CTrain: the Calgary Stampede recommends Victoria Park/Stampede station for Cowboys Casino. Elbow River Casino names the same station as a block away. Station details are on the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station guide.
- Parking: both casinos have their own underground parking (above). Other lots and rates are on Stampede Park parking.
- Accessibility: neither casino’s pages read for this page describe accessible entrances or parking. Cowboys Casino’s contact page gives (403) 514-0900; Elbow River Casino’s gives (403) 289-8880.
- More routes into the district are on Getting to Victoria Park; food near the venues is on where to eat near the Saddledome. The other buildings on and around Stampede Park are on Venues at Victoria Park.
Age rules in Alberta casinos
Cowboys Casino admits guests 18 and over. Elbow River Casino’s site does not state an entry age. An AGLC bulletin dated March 19 2026 allows minors into licensed casinos only to reach restaurants, event centres or recreation facilities approved for minors, where the facility’s licence carries a minors endorsement; minors must be escorted by an adult to and from those restaurants. The bulletin does not list which casinos hold the endorsement.
AGLC’s responsible gambling program, GameSense, is at GameSense Alberta; the GameSense Info Line is 1-833-447-7523, according to AGLC.
Sources: Cowboys Casino, home, FAQ, contact, slots, table games, poker, Centre Bar & Eatery, Sports Lounge and partnered venues pages: address, phone, hours, gaming areas, dining, entry rules, parking, Dance Hall closure. Read October 27 2026. Elbow River Casino, home, about, contact, gaming, dining and entertainment pages: address, phone, hours, gaming areas, dining, entertainment, parking, location. Read October 27 2026. AGLC, Find a Casino or Racing Entertainment Centre: both casinos listed with address and phone. Read October 27 2026. AGLC, Minors Permitted in a Licensed Facility – Update (March 19 2026): minors rule. Read October 27 2026. AGLC, Responsible gambling: GameSense and info line. Read October 27 2026. Calgary Stampede, Getting to Stampede Park: CTrain station and rideshare zone. Read October 27 2026.