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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.

Juno Hartigan, the guide, a painted character in a tangerine satin dress, board with the farthest town of the territory; the board reads: 221.8 km, Fort Chipewyan, farthest town

The territory on the map

Bordering territories

Towns in this territory and their next casino
TownTo Rivers CasinoNext casinoGapRoute
Fort McMurray0.7 kmCasino Dene 273.9 km+273.2 kmFrom Fort McMurray
Fort Chipewyan221.8 kmCasino Dene 488.3 km+266.5 kmFrom 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)

Where it stands

Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre stands at 9825 Hardin St., Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4G9. The map point for Fort McMurray lies 0.7 km from the casino in a straight line. Questions about the venue can go to 780-790-9739.

In June 2026 the casino joined PURE Casino Entertainment, when Indigenous Gaming Partners acquired Gamehost Inc. through Pure Casino Entertainment Limited Partnership. The sale closed on June 24, 2026. Guests see business as usual, and the name is unchanged.

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. Holiday hours are not given here and should be checked on the venue's own site.

The floor holds over 400 slot machines, along 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 nearest other casino, 273.4 km away in a straight line. The two territories share a 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.