Alberta News - Page 3

The proposed project would be the only horse race track in the Calgary area and would consist of a 5.5 furlongs (0.7 miles) race track and a Racing Entertainment Centre, including a gaming floor proposing 625 gaming machines, a bar, a lounge, restaurant facilities, an off-track-betting area and an entertainment area.

Alberta charities are feeling the decline in provincial gambling revenue.

The Little River Band, Herman’s Hermits and tribute bands to both ABBA and Frank Sinatra headline upcoming concerts at Century Casino Edmonton.

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week focuses on educating Albertans on how to be responsible gamblers.

Alberta has shelved a report with six recommendations on the future of charity casinos.

Catholic schools in debate over casino fundraising.

Catholic schools and organizations in Edmonton will no longer be permitted to fundraise using gambling.

$6 million in improvements begins at Gold Dust Casino after delays.

The Canadian Open Poker Championship is an 11-day event featuring 13 events at three of Calgary's premier casinos.

Alberta "considering" online gambling as a revenue source.

The unique egalitarianism of the WSOP Main Event was showcased in a special way at the ESPN feature table on Day 6 of the tournament as a Canadian optometrist with MS was cheered on by his son.

Gambling revenue in Alberta dropped 5 percent last year down to $25 billion from $26.3 billion.

A Canadian man has succeeded in his court challenge to collect a $17-million lottery prize - his fifth such win.

News brief: Impending Catholic Education Foundation of Calgary won't be a replacement for the $2 million raised annually for schools through casinos and bingos.

News Brief: Faced with slumping profits, two Calgary gaming companies want the province to close a loophole in the smoking ban that permits gamblers to light up on First Nation casinos.

News Brief: The chiefs of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation cut a red ribbon Tuesday to open Alberta's newest casino, hoping it will bring economic and social benefits to a reserve with 80 per cent unemployment.

Century Casinos, Inc. reports that its Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, will host the 1st Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament in support of the MS Society of Alberta on June 14, 2008.

News Brief: Alberta gambling revenues are pegged to hit another record while exceeding expectations by $90 million, say government officials.

Century Casinos, Inc. reports that its Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, will host the St. Patrick's Day Poker Tournament from March 10 - 15, 2008.