ACE Casino Blackfoot Canada - Gaming and Entertainment

Gaming Floor

We run one of the busier gaming floors in Calgary, and the numbers show it. There are 637 slot machines on the floor, VLTs set up alongside them, and a table game pit that covers roulette, craps, blackjack, baccarat, and poker. For a mid-size Alberta casino, that is a fairly deep mix, and it shows in how full the place gets on Friday and Saturday nights.

Table games start every day at noon and stay open until 3:00 am. Players who come mainly for baccarat usually end up in our high-limit room. It is handled separately from the main pit, with minimum bets from $25 and the option to arrange private sessions if you book ahead. The pace there is slower, more focused, and the room feels different from the main floor energy.

Here is a quick snapshot of the gaming offer:

Planning your trip in from within the city is fairly simple. Coming from downtown Calgary, you are looking at under a five minute drive. From Calgary International Airport, it is usually around 15 minutes by car. Our address at 4040 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4E6 sits right on Blackfoot Trail, one of the main road corridors, so navigation is straightforward for most visitors.

Hours and Location

Our hours are one of the things that set us apart from other casinos in Calgary. We are currently the only property in the city that keeps the doors open 24 hours over the weekend - once we open Friday morning, we run straight through until Sunday at 3:00 am without a break. If you like playing late or you end up out early on a Saturday with nowhere else to go yet, this can matter a lot.

On weekdays, the schedule looks like this:

1. Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 am
2. Friday: Opens at 9:00 am and stays open through the weekend
3. Saturday: Open 24 hours as a continuation from Friday
4. Sunday: Closes at 3:00 am
5. High-limit room: Available by request during main operating hours

Parking is available on site. Guests driving in from Red Deer, Edmonton, or further north often choose us as their first stop when entering Calgary from the south, because our Blackfoot Trail location sits on the natural approach route into the city, not off on a side road.

One practical reminder that applies here just as much as anywhere else: before a late-night drive to a casino, it is worth checking our current hours online. Holiday schedules and special events can shift closing times. Turning up to find the doors closed is never a great way to start an evening.

Dining and the Bar

We operate two main food and beverage outlets in the building. They follow their own opening hours, independent from the actual gaming times, so you can usually find something to eat even when the floor is at its busiest.

The Kitchen runs every day from 9:00 am until 11:00 pm. The menu covers both Western staples and Asian-style dishes, and the Asian side of the menu tends to get mentioned quite often in local reviews and casual conversations about our place. Internally we refer to it as “The Buffet”, but it functions more like a discounted set menu rather than a traditional all-you-can-eat buffet. It is helpful to know that before you walk in expecting unlimited plates.

The Center Bar sits right at the heart of the gaming floor. It is open daily from 10:00 am to 2:00 am. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 pm, and during that window we run drink specials starting at around $4.75.

Live Entertainment

ACE Casino Blackfoot is also built out as a live entertainment venue, not only a gaming floor with a few extra add-ons. Under the ACE Casino Gold Club banner, we bring in tribute bands, live music acts, and themed show nights on a regular monthly rotation.

Most show nights follow the same basic format: a buffet-style food service, full bar access, and a ticketed performance. The showroom is fully separated from the main casino area, with proper seating and a layout designed for people to watch the show rather than just pass by. Groups can book blocks of seats or set up private entertainment nights using the contact forms on our official site.

Because the entertainment calendar changes from month to month, the only reliable way to see what is on is to check acecasinoblackfoot.ca or acecasinogoldclub.ca before you plan a visit. We do not post every event far in advance, so last-minute checks help.

Brand History and Ownership

The property on Blackfoot Trail has operated under a few names over time. Before the ACE Casinos branding came in, it was known as Century Casino Calgary and was part of the Century Casinos group. In February 2020, Century Casinos sold the site to SM2 Capital Partners, a family-run investment group based in Alberta. The ACE Casino Blackfoot identity followed shortly after that change of ownership.

The same SM2 group also operates ACE Casino Airport, our second Calgary location near Calgary International Airport, close to Deerfoot and Airport Trail. Both casinos sit under the ACE Casinos brand, and the corporate website at acecasinos.ca covers information for both properties. In simple terms, ACE Casino Blackfoot mainly serves the southeast part of Calgary, while the Airport casino acts as the hub for the north side.

Some older listings on directory sites still show the former address at 1010 42 Avenue SE or keep using the old Century Casino Calgary name. That information is no longer current. Our official address now is 4040 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4E6. For up-to-date details, the most direct way is to call us at +1 403-287-1183 or check the official site before you set out.

Regulation in Alberta

Every land-based casino in Calgary, including ours, operates under the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, usually shortened to AGLC. The AGLC is the regulator that issues gaming licenses, sets the rules for slot machines, VLTs, and table games, and defines the responsible gambling standards used across the province. Without an AGLC license, a casino in Alberta simply does not operate.

The same regulatory framework also covers how game fairness is checked and which certifications staff must hold to work on the floor. We function as a provincially licensed venue within those rules. While you will not see specific license numbers promoted on our own site, the AGLC keeps public records for all licensed operators. If you ever want to confirm our licensing status directly, you can go through AGLC channels or reach us using the contact number below.

Here is the core regulatory information in one place:

Regulator: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
Scope: Slots, VLTs, table games, responsible gambling standards
Applies to: All land-based casinos in Calgary and across Alberta
Verification: AGLC public records or direct contact with the casino
Phone: +1 403-287-1183

Getting in Touch

Our main phone line at +1 403-287-1183 handles most questions: general inquiries, basic table reservations where they apply, and anything related to upcoming events. On acecasinoblackfoot.ca, you will find online forms for group reservations, event bookings, and general contact requests. There is also an email sign-up on the site if you would like entertainment news and schedule updates to arrive directly in your inbox.

For details focused just on shows, acecasinogoldclub.ca lists upcoming performances and ticket information. If you want a broader picture of how ACE Casino Blackfoot and ACE Casino Airport fit together under one umbrella, acecasinos.ca gives that overview. At this time there is no dedicated mobile app for ACE Casino Blackfoot, so everything from bookings to quick questions goes through the website or a phone call, which keeps the process fairly straightforward.