Find Your Favourite Ontario Casinos and Resorts 2026

Ontario's casino scene is anchored by two unmissable destinations: Niagara Falls and Toronto. Between them they account for the province's biggest, boldest and most visited properties. But Ontario is a big province, and beyond the headline venues you'll find world-class gaming in Windsor, a thriving scene around Ottawa and a string of solid options stretching all the way up to the shores of Lake Superior. Whatever kind of casino trip you're planning, Ontario has you covered.

Niagara Falls is one of the most visited destinations on the planet, and it just happens to have two excellent casinos within minutes of the falls themselves. Whether you're here for a romantic weekend, a family trip or a dedicated casino visit, the Niagara gaming scene delivers in a way few destinations in North America can match.

• Fallsview Casino Resort (Niagara Falls) — The crown jewel of Ontario's casino scene and one of the great casino resort experiences in North America. Perched directly above the Horseshoe Falls with panoramic views from the gaming floor, Fallsview has 3,500 slots, 130 table games, a poker room, 374 luxury hotel rooms, 20+ restaurants, a spa, a nightclub and two entertainment venues including the 5,000-seat OLG Stage. The free Fallsview Frenzy Slot Tournament runs every Thursday. Simply put, this is one of the best casinos in Ontario and the one most visitors make a beeline for.
• Casino Niagara (Niagara Falls) — Just three minutes from Fallsview and a completely different vibe. More relaxed, more intimate and significantly less crowded, Casino Niagara has 1,300+ slots, 30 tables and sports betting kiosks throughout. In a world first, its dealer tables are connected live to Fallsview's gaming floor, meaning you get the same table action at a fraction of the crowds. A genuinely great alternative if Fallsview feels overwhelming.

Toronto and the surrounding area is home to some of the best casinos in Ontario, with a mix of world-class resort properties, racinos and community venues spread across the Greater Toronto Area.

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• Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (Etobicoke) — Canada's largest casino resort, with 2,200+ slots, 90 live tables, a poker room, hotel, The Theatre entertainment venue and live thoroughbred racing including the Queen's Plate, the oldest stakes race in North America.
• Pickering Casino Resort (Pickering) — A Las Vegas-style resort 45 minutes east of Toronto with 2,000+ slots, 60+ tables, a poker room and a hotel.
• Casino Rama Resort (Orillia) — The only First Nations commercial casino in Ontario, 90 minutes north of Toronto, with 2,200+ slots, 67 tables, 10 poker tables, a hotel and a busy entertainment venue.
• Casino Ajax (Ajax) — A solid community property east of Toronto with 500+ slots, 18 electronic tables and live quarter horse racing at Ajax Downs, making it one of the GTA's most distinctive casual gaming stops.
• Elements Casino Flamboro (Dundas) — A well-rounded venue 60 minutes from Toronto with 900+ slots, 12 live tables, a poker room and live harness racing at the on-site Flamboro Downs racino track.
• Elements Casino Mohawk (Campbellville) — A large racino on the Woodbine Mohawk Park standardbred racing circuit with 1,500+ slots, 60 tables, a poker room and live harness racing on scheduled evenings.
• Great Blue Heron Casino (Port Perry) — A relaxed First Nations property around 90 minutes northeast of Toronto with 500+ slots, 9 live tables, a poker room and a 100-room hotel.

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Windsor sits directly across the Detroit River from the US, making it one of the most visited casino destinations in Canada. For American visitors in particular, Caesars Windsor is a genuine draw and, for Canadians, it offers a resort experience that punches well above the city's size.

• Caesars Windsor (Windsor) — Ontario's first casino (opened 1994) and the only Caesars property in Canada, with 1,700+ slots, 85 live tables, a poker room, a hotel and multiple restaurants. Sitting right on the Detroit River border, it attracts around 6 million visitors a year from both sides of the border and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country.

Ontario's capital is not the first city that comes to mind for a casino trip, but it has two solid options worth knowing about, particularly if you're combining a visit with the city's world-class museums, Parliament Hill or the Rideau Canal.

• Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa (Gloucester) — The headline act 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa, with slots, tables, a poker room, a hotel and a busy live entertainment programme.
• Rideau Carleton Casino (Ottawa) — A racino on the south side of the city combining 1,200+ slots and 20 live tables with live harness racing and simulcasting at the Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Ontario's casino scene extends well beyond the south of the province. From the shores of Lake Superior to the farming communities of southwestern Ontario, there's a surprisingly solid spread of gaming venues serving locals and road trippers alike.

• Gateway Casinos Sudbury (Sudbury) — Northern Ontario's most central casino, 14 minutes from the famous Big Nickel, with 400+ slots, live tables and a full restaurant.
• Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay) — The go-to casino for Northwestern Ontario, with 450 slots, live tables and an e-table stadium on the shores of Lake Superior.
• Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Ste. Marie) — Right on the US border at the eastern tip of Lake Superior, with 430+ slots, live tables including poker and a convenient location for visitors crossing from Michigan.
• Cascades Casino North Bay (North Bay) — A compact but well-run Gateway property with 277 slots and 6 live tables, a solid stop for anyone travelling between Toronto and Northern Ontario.
• Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands (Gananoque) — A scenic community casino in the heart of the Thousand Islands region, popular with summer visitors to one of Ontario's most beautiful waterways.
• Shorelines Casino Belleville (Belleville) — A friendly slots-and-tables community venue serving the Bay of Quinte region, with live table games starting from just $5.
• Shorelines Casino Peterborough (Peterborough) — A lively community property in the Kawartha Lakes area with slots, live tables and regular entertainment events.
• Gateway Casinos London (London) — A 24-hour property serving southwestern Ontario's second-largest city with slots and live table games.
• Starlight Casino Point Edward (Point Edward, Sarnia) — A 1950s-inspired Gateway property on the St. Clair River with 450+ slots and live tables, right on the US border near Port Huron, Michigan.
• Elements Casino Brantford (Brantford) — A solid mid-size property with slots, live tables and a poker room, around 45 minutes from Toronto.
• Elements Casino Grand River (Elora) — A relaxed community venue in the scenic Grand River area with slots, tables and a racino combining live harness racing at the on-site Grand River Raceway.
• Gateway Casinos Clinton (Clinton) — A compact community gaming stop in rural southwestern Ontario combining slots with live harness racing at Clinton Raceway, making it one of Ontario's most traditional racino experiences.
• Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach (Wasaga Beach) — A casual neighbourhood casino steps from the world's longest freshwater beach, with slots and table games.
• Playtime Casino Hanover (Hanover) — A compact community gaming stop serving Bruce and Grey counties in rural southwestern Ontario.

Ontario's casinos are some of the most polished, well-run gaming venues in North America. Here's what to know before you walk through the door.

Age and ID

The legal gambling age in Ontario is 19 for casinos, poker, sports betting and horse racing. This catches some visitors out as it's a year higher than neighboring Alberta and Quebec, and a year higher than the US federal minimum. Bring valid government-issued photo ID regardless of age. Accepted forms include a passport, driver's licence or provincial ID card. If you're 21 or under, some properties will ask for a secondary piece of ID too.

The Age Confusion Worth Knowing About

Ontario has two gambling ages, which genuinely confuses people. Lottery and bingo are legal from 18. Everything else (casinos, poker, sports betting, horse racing) requires 19. If you're 18 and planning a trip to Fallsview, don't. You won't get in.

Smoking

All Ontario casinos are completely smoke-free indoors, including gaming floors, restaurants and bars. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available at most properties. Unlike Alberta (where Grey Eagle is the exception), there are no smoking-permitted casinos anywhere in Ontario.

No Phones at the Tables

Ontario casino policy is strict on this one: phones and electronic devices are not permitted at table games or slot machines. Photography and videography are also prohibited on gaming floors at all OLG properties including Fallsview and Casino Niagara. Leave the selfie stick in the hotel room.

Rewards Cards

Ontario doesn't have a single province-wide rewards card like Alberta's Winner's Edge, but each major operator runs its own program and all are worth signing up for.

OLG's iRewards works across all OLG-managed properties. Great Canadian Rewards covers Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, the Shorelines properties and Elements casinos. Gateway's My Club Rewards works across all Gateway and Cascades properties in the province. All are free to join at Guest Services.

US Currency

Good news for American visitors: US currency is accepted and can be exchanged at the cage or currency exchange machines at most major Ontario casinos, including both Niagara properties and Caesars Windsor. Rates vary so it's worth checking before you travel.

Gambling Winnings and Tax

Gambling winnings are not taxable income in Canada for recreational players. Whatever you win at an Ontario casino, you keep it. The exception applies only to professional gamblers for whom the Canada Revenue Agency may classify gambling activity as business income.

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Gambling should be treated as entertainment, not a way to make money. If you feel your gambling is becoming difficult to control, free and confidential support is available.

In Ontario, contact ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600, which connects callers to gambling, mental health, and addiction services 24 hours a day. The OLG's PlaySmart programme also provides tools and information on responsible gambling.

Set a budget before you play, only gamble with money you can afford to lose and avoid chasing losses. All licensed Ontario casinos offer voluntary self-exclusion programmes if you need to limit your access to gaming facilities.
 

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. Gambling laws, regulations and casino details in Ontario may change over time.

For official and up-to-date information, refer to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) or the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). 

Always ensure you meet the legal age requirements before participating in any gambling activity.

Important: The legal gambling age for casino gaming in Ontario is 19 years old. While lottery and bingo participation is permitted from age 18, you must be 19 or older to enter or gamble at any licensed casino. Some establishments may have their own admission policies, so check directly before you travel.