Alberta News - Page 5

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.

The introduction of 24-hour poker at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, is continuing to contribute positively to the increased revenue and visitation of the casino.

News Brief: While a new First Nations casino on the city's west edge broke ranks yesterday on a province-wide smoking ban, some other Calgary gambling haunts said they hadn't seen business drop.

News Brief: A pipeline worker from Hinton, Alta., got more than a thrill from her mystery novel when she found the lotto ticket she was using as a bookmark won her nearly $9 million.

News Brief: A pipeline worker from Hinton, Alta., got more than a thrill from her mystery novel when she found the lotto ticket she was using as a bookmark won her nearly $9 million.

News Brief: The $20-million Camrose Resort Casino opened Tuesday and already has spawned three competitors for an attached hotel still being built.

News Brief: Casino workers who put up with meagre wages in Alberta are 'probably' gambling addicts who do the job as much for enjoyment as for financial support, says the head of one of Alberta's largest unions.

The Alberta Federation of Labour has asked the James D. Packer to resolve the seven month old labour dispute at the Palace Casino in Edmonton.

News Brief; Two neighbouring Alberta First Nations are competing to build a casino and a jackpot awaits the winner.

ews Brief: Alberta’s tribal band has been told to halt their plans for an Internet gambling haven on their reserve near Edmonton.

ews Brief: Basketball Alberta and hundreds of other not-for-profit amateur sports groups all rely on the province for a significant portion of their funding.

News Brief: Striking workers continued to picket outside the Palace Casino on Saturday after rejecting an offer from the company that included thousands of dollars in signing bonuses.

News Brief: An Alberta Gaming spokesman says the province is not considering the introduction of Internet gambling as suggested in recent media reports.

News Brief: The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission is gauging whether to set up Internet gambling shops in the province.

News Brief: The Red Deer winners of nearly $14 million picked their numbers based on weather patterns in Scarborough, Ont., where the Lotto 6/49 is drawn, lotto officials say.

News Brief: The Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation's chief hopes the Eagle River Casino and Travel Plaza, will reverse the fortunes of the 900 Alexis band members.

ews Brief: After three months of picketing, there's no end in sight for the strike at the Palace Casino, says a union leader.