In Canada, there are 89 physical casinos offering all services, including table games. In addition to these, there are 32 gaming lounges that only offer slot machines or video lottery machines that allow you to play a limited number of table games electronically. This distinction between "casinos" and "gambling halls" is the one used by the competent authorities in most provinces and casino operators. The "casinos" have table games hosted by croupiers, in addition to other types of games. That said, we will not deal with this distinction and we will just introduce you to all the gambling establishments and the types of games found there. The last casino open is Pickering Casino Resort which was launched on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Casinos by city or province

In Canada, the history of gambling dates back to 1892, when certain types of gambling were permitted by the Criminal Code. Over the next 80 years, the only forms of gambling allowed were betting on horse races and at certain events, provided that the proceeds were donated to charities or religious organizations. This tradition continues today in Canada, where local bingo and fundraising lotteries still take place. However, the world of gambling was going to change forever in 1970, when the federal government gave the responsibility for legislating on gambling to the provinces. It was from this date that we began to see casinos opening their doors in the country.

List of the best online casinos in Canada

Did you know that you can play from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in Canada? The following online casinos accept all Canadian players, accept Canadian dollars, are fully regulated by respectable and reputable authorities and are the preferred destination for hundreds of thousands of Canadians, from coast to coast. In addition, it is completely legal to play there and they offer simple deposit and withdrawal methods through reliable payment methods such as Interac. Don't forget to check out our list of the best online casinos in Canada or our reviews of online casinos.

Rank	Casino	Visit	Info
1	Jackpot City Casino	PLAY	Jackpot City rewards its players with a huge welcome bonus and an incredible selection of games.
Must be 19+ to participate. T&Cs apply. Play Responsibly.
2	Spin Casino	PLAY	Spin Palace is now called Spin Casino and is still one of the best Canadian online casinos.
Must be 19+ to participate. T&Cs apply. Play Responsibly.
3	Lucky Days Casino	PLAY	Lucky Days offers you the best entertainment 365 days a year. Try your luck at more than 1000 of the most trending games on the market.
Must be 19+ to participate. T&Cs apply. Play Responsibly.
4	Mr Play Casino	PLAY	100% Match up to $1600 and 150 free spins, Mr Play brings fun casino action to Canadian online casino fans.
Must be 19+ to participate. T&Cs apply. Play Responsibly.
5	TonyBet Casino	PLAY	Founded in 2009, TonyBet offers a unique colorful style and one of the best user experiences in the casino industry.
Must be 19+ to participate. T&Cs apply. Play Responsibly.

The best online casinos in Quebec

List of casinos in Quebec

In Quebec, there are four casinos operated by Loto-Québec. In addition, the gaming lounges in Trois-Rivières and Quebec City offer slot machines and video lottery machines, in addition to a multitude of electronic table games, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and sic bo.

Casinos in the province may be legally operated under the Act respecting the Société des lotteries du Québec and the Casino gaming regulations . Loto-Québec is the company responsible for the administration of the province's casinos. Loto-Québec is also the operator of Online casino games area . The legal age to play in Quebec is 18 years old.

** Slot machines and electronic gaming tables only

List of casinos in Alberta

There are 28 licensed casinos in Alberta. Evergreen Park and Bully's gaming lounges have only slot machines or video lottery machines, Century Down only offers slot machines and electronic roulette, and Century Miles has slot machines and some electronic table games. The remaining 24 establishments all have dealer gaming tables.

In Alberta, casinos are regulated by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), an agency deriving from the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act . The legal age to play gambling in Alberta is 18, which is the same as the legal drinking age.

* Slot machines only
** Slot machines and electronic gaming tables only

List of casinos in British Columbia

In British Columbia, there are 34 licensed gaming establishments and three bingo halls. Only 18 of these establishments are real casinos, with tables animated by dealers in addition to slot machines and electronic table games. Chances casinos usually only have slot machines and bingo, with the exception of Chances Abbotsford, Castelgar, Campbell River, Courtenay and Kelowna which also offer electronic blackjack. Within this group, the Fort St. John is the only one of the French establishments to offer tables animated by croupiers. Otherwise, all the other casinos on this list offer a variety of traditional table games.

British Columbia casinos are regulated by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) under the Gaming Control Act . In this province, the legal age to play is 19 years old,

* Slot machines only
** Slot machines and electronic gaming tables only
*** Slot machines and electronic blackjack only

Casinos in the Greater Vancouver area

Casinos in the rest of British Columbia

List of casinos in Manitoba

There are five licensed casinos with table games in Manitoba, making Assiniboia Downs Racetrack the only establishment with only slot machines and video lottery machines. For its part, Aseneskak presents itself as "the best small casino in Canada", but offers blackjack tables with dealer, poker tournaments and Let it Ride, thus meeting the criteria of a full-fledged casino in our opinion.

Manitoba's casinos are managed by the Manitoba Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority (RAJC), established under the Alcohol, gaming and cannabis Regulation Act from 2018. This law brings together several previously separate laws. The legal age to play games of chance and money in Manitoba is 18, and therefore it is also the minimum age that you must have to enter a casino.

* Slot machines only

List of casinos in New Brunswick

Casino New Brunswick is the only casino in the province that offers dealer-driven tables, while Grey Rock has only electronic blackjack, electronic roulette and 200 slot machines. New Brunswick casinos are governed by the New Brunswick Lottery and Gaming Corporation (NBL) and are subject to the provisions of the casino chapter of the Gaming regulation act from 2008. In fact, the Gaming, Alcohol and Security Regulation Directorate is responsible for regulating the sector and issuing licenses. The legal age to participate in gambling in New Brunswick is 19, just like the legal drinking age.

** Slot machines and electronic gaming tables only

List of casinos in Nova Scotia

The two Nova Scotia casinos are operated by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and offer all casino services. The Gaming Control Act gives the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation jurisdiction over gambling in the province. The legal age to play games of chance and money in Nova Scotia is 19 years old.

List of casinos in Ontario

There are currently 28 licensed gaming establishments in Ontario, with the Pickering Casino Resort set to open sometime in 2021, bringing the count to 29. Of these 28 establishments, only five of them do not offer table games hosted by croupiers, which means that there are a total of 23 casinos in the province.

By virtue of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act , the province's casinos are governed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (in English, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation ; OGL). The legal age to play gambling in Ontario is 19, which is the same as the legal drinking age.

* Slot machines only
** Slot machines and electronic gaming tables only

List of casinos in Toronto (GTA)

The following list of Toronto casinos encompasses the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which includes the Durham, Halton, Peel and York regions in addition to the City of Toronto. There are currently 4 casinos in Toronto, the opening of the Pickering has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ajax Casino does not have any gaming tables with a dealer, but offers electronic table games and slot machines. The Woodbine Casino is currently undergoing major expansion works that should be completed in 2022. Note that the OLG website indicates that Casino Rama is part of the Greater Toronto Area, even though Simcoe County is not part of it. It's true that it's close enough to get there easily from the city when there's not too much traffic, but otherwise it can take a while. In the same way, Innisfil is a little too far away to be part of this list.

Casinos in the rest of Ontario

In no way would we want to imply that the casinos in the rest of the province are less important. All we are trying to do is group the casinos so that our readers can easily find them according to their place of residence or the destinations they are thinking of visiting. For those looking for other casinos in Toronto, here are a few that are easily accessible by car from Toronto: Casino Rama, Casino Niagara and Casino Fallsview.

List of casinos on Prince Edward Island

There are two Red Shores casinos on Prince Edward Island. The Charlottetown casino offers table games with a dealer, while the Summerside casino offers only slot machines and video lottery machines. The casinos of the island.-P.S. are subject to the provisions of the Lottery Commission Act and of the Gaming Centre Control Regulations since 2005, and are operated by the Prince Edward Island Lotteries Commission. The legal age to play games of chance and money in Prince Edward Island is 19 years old.

* Slot machines only

List of casinos in Saskatchewan

In total, there are nine gambling establishments in Saskatchewan and the legal age to play games of chance and money is 19 years old. In Saskatchewan, casinos are regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act . The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (Sask Gaming) operates the Regina casino and Moose Jaw Casino, with the rest of the casinos in the province managed by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).

List of casinos in Yukon

There is only one casino in Yukon, but it is the first casino in the country, Diamond Tooth Gertie's. It was opened in 1971, shortly after the transfer of jurisdiction to the provinces and territories in gambling by the federal government. This Klondike-themed casino pays homage to the gold Rush with period music and cancan dance performances. Yukon Territory casinos are operated by the Yukon Lottery Corporation and the legal age to play is 19.

Here at Casino Canuck, we started playing games of chance and money long before the appearance of online casinos. We have had the opportunity to visit casinos in many countries, not only in Canada or Las Vegas, and we can tell you that Canadian casinos offer a unique experience. While it is true that we do not have multi-billion dollar resorts like the Bellagio in Las Vegas, the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore or the Venetian in Macau, we still have some very respectable casinos where it is possible to have fun for hours. So, what is so special about Canadian casinos? So that was the list of all the gambling establishments in Canada, including those that only offer slot machines. By the way, this list is even more complete than the one you can find on Wikipedia. Some of these establishments have a very unique character and we must all admit that it is absolutely necessary to visit Diamond Tooth Gertie's one day.

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Reviews about physical casinos

As Canadians, we are fortunate to be able to choose where we want to play, whether it is at a physical establishment or at an online casino. Not all countries allow online gambling – especially the United States - and many of them impose significant restrictions on the operation of a physical casino. For their part, online casinos have many advantages. They are convenient, safe (as long as you do your research properly), and offer an experience comparable to that of a "real" casino, especially with the arrival of live online games hosted by real dealers. However, for some, the virtual game is not enough, because they are looking for the dose of adrenaline that being on site, within the walls of a casino, provides. That said, Canada is a big country and not everyone has the opportunity to go to a physical casino, but for those who can, we have traveled the country from one end to the other so that they can read our review of the best casinos in the country.

We have chosen some of the casinos we have visited recently to give you an overview of what you should expect if you ever want to plan your next vacation or if you want to have the chance to win big sums of money while having fun.

So, what are we looking for in a physical casino? Everyone has different priorities, but there are still some universal elements.

The game room and the games offered

All casinos offer slot machines and gaming tables, but the question is what are these slot machines and gaming tables. Any casino that wants to claim to be a reference in this field must offer progressive jackpot games such as IGT's Megabuck slots, as well as craps and baccarat tables to satisfy big bettors. For the common man, it is necessary to be able to find tables where it is possible to bet what you want to bet without feeling that you have to play at tables asking for larger bets because all the tables with low bets are occupied. In addition, the establishment must offer a diversity of slot machines and one should not have the impression that a "grandmother" monopolizes the best slot machine.

Personnel

If it is almost impossible to control the players around us (we can always choose the place where we play), the dealers, the table managers, the waiters, the bartenders and all the other people with whom you are dealing must be professional and show courtesy. The whole experience should give the impression of being natural, without feeling forced to anything. An inexperienced dealer or moody waiters can quickly ruin the mood. To sum up, gambling should always be a pleasant experience. If this is not the case, there is a problem.

Services and infrastructure

In addition to all the entertainment aspect, a casino should also offer something other than slot machines and tables. For example, when planning a weekend getaway to the casino, the hotel is better to have interesting services and infrastructure and the restaurant should live up to the number of stars it displays. If not, you might as well save some money to gamble and order a pizza by playing at an online casino like Royal Vegas.

The element of surprise

There is nothing that makes a physical casino more interesting than when something happens there that we didn't expect. After all, everything else can be expected and even enjoyed from the comfort of home. What makes a physical casino interesting is seeing people win and chance encounters with interesting people. In other words, the clientele of a casino can make all the difference. Ideally, a casino's clientele should consist of a happy mix of high rollers, tourists, locals, and ordinary people like you and me who just want to get a taste of the action. And in addition to this clientele, the casino can offer little ones next door that we don't expect. It can be to offer a better room, special offers or special attention from the staff: that's what makes a visit to the casino a unique experience.

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