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Casino Dene and its territory
Casino Dene stands in Cold Lake First Nations, and its territory measures 34,134 km², sixth of 30 in Alberta by size. Seven towns, Lac La Biche and Lloydminster among them, lie closer to it in a straight line than to any other casino.
34,134 km²territory, straight-line rule
A territory of 34,134 km²
Casino Dene's territory covers 34,134 km², which places it sixth of 30 by size. It is the part of Alberta that lies closer to this casino than to any of the other 29, measured in a straight line, not road. The area comes from an equal-area map of the province, cut along the provincial border.
Seven towns fall inside it: Lac La Biche, Lloydminster, Vermilion, St. Paul, Elk Point, Bonnyville and Cold Lake. Lac La Biche is the farthest, 121.7 km away.
Its edges meet the territories of Camrose Casino, Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Century Casino St. Albert and Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre. The nearest other casino is Camrose Casino, 225.1 km away.
The territory on the map
Bordering territories
- Camrose Casino
- Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton
- Century Casino St. Albert
- Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
| Town | To Casino Dene | Next casino | Gap | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Lake | 12.1 km | Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton 232.7 km | +220.6 km | From Cold Lake |
| Bonnyville | 34.3 km | Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton 191.6 km | +157.3 km | From Bonnyville |
| Elk Point | 66.6 km | Camrose Casino 159.5 km | +92.9 km | From Elk Point |
| St. Paul | 80.0 km | Camrose Casino 147.1 km | +67.1 km | From St. Paul |
| Vermilion | 118.6 km | Camrose Casino 134.4 km | +15.8 km | From Vermilion |
| Lloydminster | 120.4 km | Camrose Casino 187.8 km | +67.4 km | From Lloydminster |
| Lac La Biche | 121.7 km | Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton 161.6 km | +39.9 km | From Lac La Biche |
Before you drive checked October 10, 2026
- Parking
- Ample parking
- At the door
- Slot floor split into non-smoking zones and designated smoking zones; Aurora Bar & Lounge stays smoke-free
Where sources differ
- Opening times vary from one venue page to another; confirm them ahead of a visit
Directions in Google Maps Venue site
Sources (5)
- casinodene.com · October 8, 2026
- casinodene.com/gaming · October 8, 2026
- casinodene.com/dining · October 10, 2026
- casinodene.com/about-casino-dene · October 8, 2026
- casinodene.com/contact · October 8, 2026
Where it stands
Casino Dene stands on Cold Lake First Nations reserve land, at Route 28 & Hwy 897, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P4. It is 7 km south of the City of Cold Lake and 300 km northeast of Edmonton.
The casino has ample parking. For questions before a visit, its phone number is 780-594-7900, and its official site holds current details.
Directions in Google Maps · Official site of Casino Dene not a paid link
What is inside
Casino Dene stands on reserve land belonging to Cold Lake First Nation. It is a First Nations casino, and Alberta has six venues called Host First Nation casinos, Casino Dene among them. It opened on September 27, 2007.
The gaming floor holds slot machines and 10 table games. Those tables offer roulette, Chase the Flush, Texas Hold'em and poker. A poker tournament takes place on each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Winner's Edge cards are used here.
Daily opening hours do not appear in this guide. The venue's own site has those hours, and any holiday hours as well. Aurora Bar and Lounge, the casino restaurant and lounge, is 18+. The minimum age for gambling in Alberta is 18, and any guest who looks under 25 gets asked by staff for photo ID from a government.
Questions
Which casino is next closest to Casino Dene?
Camrose Casino, 225.1 km distant, measured as a straight line, not road. Its territory is one of four that border Casino Dene's.
What games does Casino Dene have?
Slot machines share the floor with 10 table games, among them roulette, Chase the Flush, Texas Hold'em and poker. A poker tournament takes place on each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.