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Cowboys Casino, Calgary
This page covers Cowboys Casino in Calgary: where it sits, what is on the floor, and what to bring to the door. It also notes the announced rebrand of the venue. The opening hours the venue publishes are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Holiday hours can differ, so check with the casino before setting out.
Where it is and who runs it
Cowboys Casino stands at 421 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5, steps from Stampede Park and the Entertainment District. It is a casino with slot machines, electronic table games, live table games and VLTs. The Calgary Stampede controls the gaming. The venue also hosts AGLC-licensed charity casino events, which typically run over two consecutive days, a model unique to Alberta among Canadian provinces.
Before the current name, this was Stampede Casino. In 2011 the Stampede contracted Penny Lane Entertainment to run food, beverage and entertainment, and the Cowboys nightclub moved inside that same year. On July 27, 2026, Cowboys Dance Hall announced it was closing its location inside the casino. The Calgary Stampede says the casino stays open and will be rebranded in the coming months. In this guide it belongs to the Calgary area section, alongside Elbow River Casino near Victoria Park.
On the floor and around it
- Slots: more than 370 machines in penny, nickel, quarter, $1 and $5 denominations, plus multi-progressive games. Slot play counts toward Winner's Edge, the province-wide AGLC loyalty program that awards points on carded play.
- High-limit rooms: the Six Shooter Slot Lounge holds high-limit slots at $1 to $5, in a secluded area off the main floor. A separate high limit table room, also off the main floor, has a private bar and washrooms.
- Digital Gaming Pit: over 20 interactive terminals offer Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Craps. These electronic table games put the familiar table on a screen you play at your own terminal.
- Live tables, meaning games run by a dealer: 32 tables cover 7 different games, from Blackjack, Roulette and Craps to Crazy 4 Poker. Free Bet Blackjack, Hand-Held EZ Baccarat, Face-Up Pai Gow Poker and a Texas Hold'em table game are also listed.
- Poker room: No-Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha and Limit Texas Hold'em, played at nine-handed tables with nine seats each. The room has eleven HD TVs, and coffee and soft drinks are complimentary.
- Food and drink: the Sports Lounge runs 25 ft big screens, with orders taken from the Centre Bar & Eatery menu.
Before you go
Entry is for adults 18 or older, the legal gambling age in Alberta. Cowboys Casino asks every guest for valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, and photocopies or photos are not accepted. Backpacks stay off the casino floor, while mid-to-large bags go to the complimentary coat check at Guest Services.
Free heated underground parking serves casino and venue guests, with a maximum clearance of 6'1", so check your vehicle height. Victoria Park CTrain station is within walking distance, as are the BMO Centre and the Scotiabank Saddledome. The opening hours the venue publishes are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Holiday hours can differ, so check the casino's own page or its phone line at (403) 514-0900 before setting out.
Asked about this page
Questions
Who runs Cowboys Casino?
The Calgary Stampede controls the gaming. In 2011 the Stampede contracted Penny Lane Entertainment to run food, beverage and entertainment. Penny Lane's farewell post wishes the Stampede well with its ongoing operations and the eventual rebrand of the casino.
Is Cowboys Casino closing?
The casino itself is not closing. Cowboys Dance Hall announced on July 27, 2026, that it is closing its location inside the building. The Calgary Stampede says the casino stays open and will be rebranded in the coming months.
Does it have live tables and poker?
Yes, it offers both. There are 32 live tables covering 7 different games. The poker room runs No-Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha and Limit Texas Hold'em at nine-handed tables.