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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.

Juno Hartigan, the guide, a painted character in a tangerine satin dress, board with the farthest town of the territory; the board reads: 121.7 km, Lac La Biche, farthest town

The territory on the map

Bordering territories

Towns in this territory and their next casino
TownTo Casino DeneNext casinoGapRoute
Cold Lake12.1 kmCentury Casino & Hotel Edmonton 232.7 km+220.6 kmFrom Cold Lake
Bonnyville34.3 kmCentury Casino & Hotel Edmonton 191.6 km+157.3 kmFrom Bonnyville
Elk Point66.6 kmCamrose Casino 159.5 km+92.9 kmFrom Elk Point
St. Paul80.0 kmCamrose Casino 147.1 km+67.1 kmFrom St. Paul
Vermilion118.6 kmCamrose Casino 134.4 km+15.8 kmFrom Vermilion
Lloydminster120.4 kmCamrose Casino 187.8 km+67.4 kmFrom Lloydminster
Lac La Biche121.7 kmCentury Casino & Hotel Edmonton 161.6 km+39.9 kmFrom Lac La Biche

Before you drive checked October 10, 2026

Parking
Ample parking
At the door
Non-smoking and designated smoking areas on the slot floor; Aurora Bar & Lounge is non-smoking

Where sources differ

  • Casino hours differ between the venue's pages; check before you go

Directions in Google Maps Venue site

Sources (5)

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 is a First Nations casino, one of six Host First Nation casinos in Alberta, on the reserve land of Cold Lake First Nation. It opened on September 27, 2007.

The gaming floor holds slot machines and 10 table games. Games at those tables include poker, Texas Hold'em, Chase the Flush and roulette. Poker tournaments run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Winner's Edge cards are used here.

Daily opening hours do not appear in this guide. Check them, and any holiday hours, on the venue's own site. Aurora Bar and Lounge, the casino restaurant and lounge, is 18+. The legal gambling age in Alberta is 18, and staff check government-issued photo ID for anyone who appears to be under 25.

Questions

Which casino is next closest to Casino Dene?

Camrose Casino, 225.1 km away in a straight line, not by road. Its territory is one of four that border Casino Dene's.

What games does Casino Dene have?

It has slot machines and 10 table games, including poker, Texas Hold'em, Chase the Flush and roulette. Poker tournaments run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.