Gaming History and Facts
In Alberta there are three types of Casinos:
- Charitable Casinos
- First Nations Casinos
- Racing Entertainment Centres (REC)
Number of casinos in Alberta:
- 19 Traditional Charitable Casinos
- 5 First Nations Casinos
- 5 Racing Entertainment Centres (REC)
Casino Industry Highlights:
- There were 14,953 casino gaming terminals located in casinos and Racing Entertainment Centres (RECs) across Alberta as of March 31, 2022.
- Alberta has the highest concentration of table games in Canada, and the second highest concentration of electronic gaming machines (both slots and VLTs).
- In 2022, net revenue to the General Revenue Fund from Alberta’s private sector gaming industry was almost $1.3 Billion (including casino gaming, VLTs, and electronic bingo).
- Alberta Charitable Casino Operators are the lowest cost and most efficient operators in Canada.
