Casinos in Canada

Canada lists 15 gaming venues in the iGaming.bet B2B directory, across 13 cities. Cities with the highest concentration of venues: Niagara Falls (2), Winnipeg (2), Calgary (1), Edmonton (1), Gatineau (1).

Among the most popular casinos in Canada are: Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (Toronto), Club Regent Casino (Winnipeg), McPhillips Station Casino (Winnipeg), River Rock Casino Resort (Richmond), Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (Vancouver), Casino de Montréal (Montreal), Casino Regina (Regina), Casino du Lac-Leamy (Gatineau), Grey Eagle Resort & Casino (Calgary), Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino (Windsor).

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All 15 venues in Canada

History and regulation of casinos in Canada

Canada has one of the world most regulated and consolidated gaming industries, with casinos in all provinces operated mainly under provincial ownership or concession models. Gaming is exclusive provincial competence under Section 207 of the Canadian Criminal Code, reserving gaming to provincial and territorial governments. Each province has its own regulatory body: in Ontario, iGaming Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); in Quebec, Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ); in British Columbia, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC); in Alberta, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). Online gaming was legalized provincially in Ontario in 2022, being the first province to create an open iGaming market for private operators with more than 70 licensed platforms serving the Ontario market.

Canada main casinos by province

Ontario has in Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls the country largest casino with more than 3,000 slot machines, 150 gaming tables and the 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, being Canada most visited gaming destination. In Quebec, Casino de Montréal on Île Notre-Dame is the province largest with 18,000 square meters of gaming floor, 3,200 machines and 120 tables. British Columbia has River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. Alberta has Casino Edmonton and Calgary Grey Eagle Resort Casino. Manitoba has Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Station Casino in Winnipeg. Saskatchewan has Casino Regina. The Canadian gaming market is North America second largest after the US, with more than 17 billion Canadian dollars annually in gaming revenues across all provinces.

FAQ

What is the largest casino in Canada?

Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is Canada largest casino with more than 3,000 slot machines, 150 gaming tables and the 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, being the country most visited gaming destination. Casino de Montréal on Île Notre-Dame is Quebec largest casino with 18,000 square meters of gaming floor and more than 3,200 machines.

Who regulates casinos in Canada?

Gaming in Canada is exclusive provincial competence under Section 207 of the Canadian Criminal Code. Each province has its own regulator: Ontario operates through iGaming Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); Quebec through the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ); British Columbia through the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC); and Alberta through Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC).

Are there casinos in Toronto?

Yes, the Toronto area has several important gaming establishments. Casino Woodbine in Etobicoke is the most accessible from the city center. Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls is 90 minutes from Toronto and is the largest-scale gaming and entertainment option for Greater Toronto Area residents.

What is the minimum gambling age in Canada?

The minimum gambling age in Canada varies by province: in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island it is 19 years. Official photo identification is mandatory at all establishments.

Can you play casino online in Canada?

Yes, Ontario legalized an open iGaming market for private operators in 2022, being the first Canadian province to create a regulatory framework for online casinos with more than 70 licensed platforms. Other provinces have their own online gaming sites operated by provincial lotteries. If you gamble online, always seek licensed platforms and remember that organizations like GamCan provide free support for gambling-related concerns.

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