Pure Canadian Gaming is one of the largest and longest-running casino businesses in Alberta. Alongside the Calgary venue, there are also casinos in Yellowhead, Edmonton, and Lethbridge. The Calgary venue is located at 1420 Meridian Road and opens daily from 9:30 a.m.-3 a.m.
At this casino, you will find an eye-catching range of gaming options. The 57,000 square foot casino floor has more than 850 slots and 22 video lottery terminals. Table games fans will enjoy the most popular types. They include blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and UTH. There is also a poker room at the Calgary casino – this contains ten tables, mixing cash game and tournament options.
This page has everything you need to know ahead of a trip to the Pure Casino in Calgary. That includes details of the games, rewards, entertainment options, and dining. You can also find out more about the owners – Pure Canadian Gaming.
There is a total of 852 slots at the Pure Casino. Slot titles have been collected from all the major studios. Recent additions include Shark Week, Piggy Bankin’, and the local progressive jackpot game ‘Alberta Gold’. You can play from penny denominations on the casino floor – or head to the separate high-limit lounge for bigger stakes.
Alongside the slots are 22 video lottery terminals (VLTs). These machines are licensed by the state government state and offer a series of gaming options in a single cabinet.
You can choose from 26 live-action table games at the Pure Casino. They cover the casino poker variations, blackjack, and roulette. Here is a breakdown of each of the games and the number of tables:
You can head to the high limit gaming room which features 5 baccarat tables and 3 blackjack tables. For real whales – you can arrange private gaming in a separate VIP room.
There are 10 tables in the poker room with games starting from 10 a.m. daily. You can enjoy a complimentary breakfast if you play between 10 and 11 a.m. Games spread are $1/$2 No Limit Hold’em, $1/$2/$5 games of Pot Limit Omaha, and a single game of $5/$10/$25 Pot Limit Omaha.
Weekly cash giveaways, food specials, and complimentary late-night buffets all feature in the poker room. You can also request other limits for games – as long people are willing to play, the poker room will host the game.
The Rewards program at Pure Casino Calgary is called Pure Rewards. This scheme is shared between the four Pure Casino locations in Alberta. You can join at the Guest Services desk at any of the venues. As part of the program you can enjoy the following incentives:
You can apply to become a Pure Card Black Member by speaking with one of the casino VIP hosts.
The promotions outside of the Pure Rewards are based around food deals at the Meridian Central Station and the games available at the casino, which are all detailed below.
There are many bar-style games at Pure Casino. You can enjoy air hockey, pool, foosball, skeeball, basketball, and arcade games. A pool league and competitions run throughout the year. You can even qualify for events such as the VNEA World Championships and the BCA World Championship. You can also enter the HS Suite Sports Simulator, where you can play virtual baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and golf.
The Virtual Golf game in the HD Suite uses the latest technology to bring golf indoors. You can play ‘virtually’ at the world’s finest courses, including the legendary 18 holes at both St. Andrews and Pebble Beach. This game uses smart cameras – a series of measurements are taken after each shot, to ensure that visually realistic shot outcomes.
Customers playing golf, or any of the other simulated sports in the HD suite, for the first time, will enjoy an introductory offer. There are reduced prices Friday through Sunday and even bigger reductions on Monday through Thursday.
You can eat at the casino in the Meridian Central Station venue in the casino. This is open from 9:30 a.m.-1 a.m. daily and shows the best sporting action while you eat on HDTVs. A look at the menu shows it is divided into several different sections:
It can pay to check the latest promotions on the casino website to see which dishes have the current offers. For example, Sunday Night Football offers a series of dishes at reduced prices, alongside cheaper beer. If you are watching the UFC, a ‘Fight Club’ special offers you the same reduced-price beer and a special on the chicken wings.
Pure Canadian Gaming is not a new player in the casino space. They have been running since 1973. They aim to bring Alberta residents a high level of customer service, a higher level of entertainment, and a strong commitment to the local communities around the casinos. Above all, they aim to offer more action and excitement than any other casinos. This is summed up by their motto: ‘Pure Casino – All for U’.
The Pure Casino Calgary is an ideal venue to fulfill all your gaming needs – whether this involves gambling, bar-games/sports, or virtual golf. Slots fans enjoy a huge choice, with the 800 plus games ensuring there is something for every player, covering a range of denominations. The table games section features all your favourite games and with so many tables available, you will never be hanging around waiting for a game. Head to the separated poker tables for round the clock cash game action.
As a break from the gambling, you can head into the HD Suite Sports Simulator. This provides incredibly lifelike gaming action. Other entertaining options include foosball, skeeball, basketball, and pool. Round off the day by heading to the Meridian Central Station, for a choice of dining options, drinks, and a place to watch the game.