Find Your Favourite Toronto Casinos and Resorts 2026

The legal age for casino gaming in Ontario is 19. Ontario is also home to Canada's most developed regulated online gambling market, launched in April 2022, with nearly 50 licensed private operators offering online casino, sports betting and poker to Ontario residents alongside the government-run OLG.ca platform. 

Individual venues may have their own admission policies, so it is worth checking directly with your chosen casino before you travel.

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Toronto's gaming market operates under Ontario's provincial model, with the Crown corporation OLG owning the gaming rights and private companies contracted to operate the venues day to day.

Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area have three licensed casino properties, all operated by Great Canadian Entertainment under contract to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The flagship property in Etobicoke is the largest casino in Canada, while Pickering Casino Resort serves the eastern suburbs and Great Blue Heron offers a more relaxed First Nations resort experience about 90 minutes northeast of the city.

Located in Etobicoke at the corner of Highways 401 and 427, adjacent to the historic Woodbine Racetrack, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is the largest casino in Canada. The 328,000-square-foot gaming floor houses over 4,800 slot machines, 175 live table games including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and craps, a 30-table poker room and sports betting kiosks. The casino opened in June 2023 following a $1 billion redevelopment of the former Woodbine Casino, and its connection to Woodbine Racetrack — home of Canada's most prestigious horse race, the King's Plate — makes it one of the few integrated casino resort and racetrack properties in Canada.

The resort includes a 400-room hotel, a 5,000-capacity live entertainment theatre, a 3,800-space parking structure and a food hall with eight dining options from quick-service to fine dining. The property is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Toronto and 10 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Located at 888 Durham Live Avenue in Pickering, approximately 45 minutes east of downtown Toronto, Pickering Casino Resort is a full-service resort destination on the shores of Lake Ontario. The 96,000-square-foot gaming floor houses over 2,200 slot machines, 90+ live table games, 52 electronic stadium gaming terminals and an 18-table poker room open 24 hours a day. A dedicated Great Canadian Sportsbook lounge offers sports betting with multiple screens and bar service.

The resort includes a 275-room hotel with sweeping city and lake views, a 2,500-seat live entertainment arena, an indoor pool, fitness centre and nine dining options including Copperhorn Meet House steakhouse and Sun Sui Wah Cantonese restaurant.

Situated on Scugog Island just east of Port Perry, approximately 90 minutes northeast of Toronto, Great Blue Heron Casino and Hotel is owned by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and operated by Great Canadian Entertainment. The 25,000-square-foot gaming floor features 600 slot machines, 20 live table games including blackjack, roulette, squeeze baccarat, Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud and Four Card Poker, plus electronic table games and a Great Canadian Sportsbook. The casino's First Nation heritage is reflected throughout the property in its architecture and interior art, with a distinctive red, blue and cream roof.

The adjacent 116-room hotel sits steps from the gaming floor and offers views of the surrounding lake country. The Nest is an 800-capacity event and entertainment venue on site, and the Water's Edge Restaurant serves the property throughout the day. While a more intimate experience than the city's larger resorts, Great Blue Heron is a popular destination for guests looking to combine a casino visit with a scenic Durham Region getaway.

Gaming is meant to be enjoyable. If it starts to feel like anything other than entertainment, support is closer than you think.

Ontario residents can contact the ConnexOntario helpline at 1-866-531-2600, available around the clock, seven days a week. Every licensed casino in the Toronto area operates a PlaySmart Centre on the gaming floor, offering free, confidential resources and trained staff who can help you make informed decisions about your play.

Before you sit down, decide what you can afford to spend and treat it as the cost of a night out. Never gamble with money set aside for other things, and walk away when you reach your limit. All Ontario casinos participate in OLG's My PlayBreak voluntary self-exclusion programme, which lets you restrict access to gaming facilities across the province for a period of your choosing.

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 Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Always ensure you meet the legal age requirements before participating in any gambling activity.

Important: The legal gambling age in Ontario is 19 years old for all regulated gaming activities including casinos, sports betting and lottery. Great Blue Heron Casino and Hotel is located in Port Perry, approximately 90 minutes northeast of Toronto, so factor in travel time when planning your visit.