ABS Casino Calgary
October 14, 2008
Casino Calgary is one of four casinos in the province owned by Casino ABS. It is located toward the east side of Calgary and not far from the busy east-west Trans-Canada highway and north-south Barlow Trail. This casino is reportedly among the most successful in the province.
ABS Casino Calgary
Inside the Casino |
HISTORY Casino Calgary opened in May 1997 and is owned by Heinz Oldach. He has been running charitable Casinos in Alberta since 1973. Oldach began his business career as general manager of the carnival rides arm of Acme. When he was 28, Oldach and Acme colleague Harry Nash bought the carnival company, added new rides, and, in 1973, incorporated Alberta Bingo Supplies Ltd. (hence the name ABS). OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT Casino Calgary is privately owned by Heinz Oldach’s Casino ABS (Alberta Bingo Supplies, Ltd.). ABS was incorporated 1973 and is Canada’s oldest casino operator and largest operator in the Province of Alberta. Casino ABS owns four casinos plus a 25% share in the Royal City Star Riverboat Casino in New Westminster, B.C. SOURCE: Conversation with Barry Pritchard (October 19th, 2004). Address 1420 Meridian Road, NE |
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