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Rivers Casino and its territory
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre stands in Fort McMurray, and its territory covers 188,115 km², the largest of the 30 in Alberta. Just two towns from the guide's list fall inside it: Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan.
188,115 km²territory, straight-line rule
A territory of 188,115 km²
The territory of Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre covers 188,115 km². That ranks it 1 of 30 by size, the largest territory in this guide. Every point inside it lies closer to this casino than to any of the other 29, measured on an equal-area map of Alberta.
Two towns from the list fall inside: Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan. Fort Chipewyan is the farthest, 221.8 km away in a straight line, not road. Roads, rivers, mountains and ferries are not counted in that figure.
Its edges meet four other territories: Casino Dene, Century Casino St. Albert, Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza and Great Northern Casino. The nearest other casino is Casino Dene, 273.4 km away.
The territory on the map
Bordering territories
| Town | To Rivers Casino | Next casino | Gap | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort McMurray | 0.7 km | Casino Dene 273.9 km | +273.2 km | From Fort McMurray |
| Fort Chipewyan | 221.8 km | Casino Dene 488.3 km | +266.5 km | From Fort Chipewyan |
Before you drive checked October 10, 2026
- Casino floor
- Slots: Sunday-Thursday 9:30am-3am; Friday & Saturday 9:30am-4am
- Live tables
- Tables (as of March 4, 2025): Monday-Wednesday 4pm-2am; Thursday-Saturday 2pm-3am; Sunday 2pm-2am
- At the door
- Minimum age: 18+
Directions in Google Maps Venue site
Sources (2)
- riverscasino.ca/play · October 8, 2026
- riverscasino.ca/winners-edge · October 8, 2026
Where it stands
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre stands at 9825 Hardin St., Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4G9. Measured as a straight line, not road, the Fort McMurray map point sits 0.7 km from the casino. Questions about the venue can go to 780-790-9739.
The casino became part of PURE Casino Entertainment in June 2026, after Indigenous Gaming Partners bought Gamehost Inc. via Pure Casino Entertainment Limited Partnership. The deal was completed on June 24, 2026. Guests find operations carrying on as before, and the name stays the same.
Directions in Google Maps · Official site of Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre not a paid link
Hours and games
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre is a casino run by PURE Casino Entertainment. Guests must be 18 or older. Slots run Sunday-Thursday 9:30 am-3:00 am and Friday & Saturday 9:30 am-4:00 am, Mountain time.
Live tables open Monday-Wednesday 4 pm-2 am, Thursday-Saturday 2 pm-3 am and Sunday 2 pm-2 am. Poker cash games start at 6 pm, with a $2-$5 game on Fridays at 6 pm. A Texas Hold'em tournament runs every Saturday at 3 pm. For holiday hours, which this page does not cover, a check with the venue on its website is needed.
Over 400 slot machines share the floor with electronic table games. Table games include Blackjack, Free Bet Blackjack and Roulette, plus 3 poker tables. Winner's Edge cards are used here. Meals come from the Rapids Showroom & Lounge, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
Questions
Which casino comes next after Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre?
Casino Dene is the next casino out, at 273.4 km measured as a straight line, not road. Their two territories meet along a common border.
When are the slots open at Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre?
Slots run Sunday-Thursday 9:30 am-3:00 am and Friday & Saturday 9:30 am-4:00 am, Mountain time. Guests must be 18 or older.