Land-based casinos in Canada operate under the control of provincial authorities and licensing agencies.
The largest complexes are located in Niagara Falls, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary, offering not only gambling, but also hotels, restaurants and concert venues.
Casinos generate billions of dollars in revenue annually and are an important part of the country's tourism economy.
High standards of transparency, responsible play and tax control make the Canadian market one of the most resilient in the world.
Compiled a rating of the largest casinos in Canada by the declared area of gaming halls. Included key figures (sq ft), cities and operation (OLG, Loto-Québec, BCLC, Mohegan, etc.), as well as notes where sources give different values.
Learn more →Casino Niagara is one of Canada's oldest and most recognizable casinos and has become a symbol of the country's gambling industry. History, infrastructure, games, entertainment, and role in the tourism economy of Niagara Falls.
Learn more →The largest casino in the country is located on Notre Dame Island in the Expo-67 pavilions. Opening history (1993), scale (≈526 thousand sq ft), games (3000 + slots, 80 + tables, poker room), restaurants and cabarets, operating hours, age 18 +, and the role of Loto-Québec/RACJ.
Learn more →Overview of the largest and most notable casinos in Metro Vancouver (Parq, Hastings Racecourse, River Rock, Great Canadian Casino Vancouver) and Alberta (Starlight at West Edmonton Mall, Grand Villa Edmonton, Pure Casino Calgary, Deerfoot). We indicate the area of the halls, the number of slots/tables (where there is data), operators and age requirements (BC - 19 +, Alberta - 18 +).
Learn more →In Canada, casinos on the lands of the First Nations operate on a different model than in the United States: the criminal legal "framework" is set by the federation, but the provinces "lead and manage" the game (s. 207 CC), and the First Nations operate through provincial agreements and their own operating structures (e.g. SIGA in Saskatchewan, Casino Rama in Ontario, online regulated PlayNow SK). We explain the legal basis, distribution of income, supervision and differences from general provincial sites.
Learn more →Why Canada is becoming the No. 1 destination for tourist players: icons like Casino de Montréal and a pair of Niagara (Fallsview + Casino Niagara), Vancouver city resorts (Parq, River Rock), border Windsor (Caesars). Age and rules (18 +/19 +), strict advertising in Ontario, the GameSense program and events in arenas and theater stages at casinos.
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