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The Manitoba gaming market operates under a centralised model, with all casinos conducted and managed by a single Crown corporation alongside a number of First Nations-owned properties.
The provincial Crown corporation responsible for all gaming operations in Manitoba, including the two Winnipeg casinos, VLTs, lottery products and the PlayNow online platform. MBLL holds conduct and management authority over all licensed gaming in the province, including First Nations casino operations.
Three First Nations gaming properties operate in Manitoba under MBLL conduct and management agreements:
Manitoba has five licensed casino venues serving the province. Two large commercial casinos anchor the market in Winnipeg, with three First Nations properties serving communities outside the capital. The venues range from full-service entertainment complexes with hotels and dining to smaller community gaming stops.
These are Manitoba's two major casinos, both operated by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries in Winnipeg, offering full gaming floors, multiple dining options and live entertainment spaces.
Club Regent Casino is one of two MBLL-operated casinos in Winnipeg, located in the Transcona neighbourhood on the city's east side at 1425 Regent Avenue West. The gaming floor features approximately 1,200 slot machines and 44 table games including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, pai gow poker and Texas Hold'em, alongside electronic stadium gaming available from 10am and live dealer tables from 5:30pm daily. A dedicated bingo hall runs multiple sessions throughout the day.
The property opened in 1993 with a distinctive Caribbean-themed interior and is connected via walkway to the Canad Inns Destination Centre, which provides 146 hotel rooms and a fitness centre. The Club Regent Event Centre hosts live music, comedy and entertainment acts throughout the year. Dining options include JAG's restaurant and Toukie's Lounge. The casino's Canadvantage loyalty card is shared with McPhillips Station Casino.
McPhillips Station Casino is the second of Winnipeg's two MBLL-operated casinos, located at 484 McPhillips Street in the city's north end, approximately four kilometres from the city centre. The casino draws on the grandeur of a historic train station, with sweeping staircases, polished brass handrails and ornate chandeliers throughout. The gaming floor houses over 800 slot machines and 44 table games including blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette and poker variants, alongside a dedicated poker room and bingo hall with multiple daily sessions.
There is no on-site hotel, though several properties are within walking distance. Dining options include Michele's Restaurant with daily buffet service, the Double Down Lounge and the Upperdeck Sports Bar. Live entertainment runs on weekends throughout the year.
Manitoba has a small number of mid-sized and community properties that serve their local areas outside of Winnipeg's two main casinos. These venues typically offer a gaming floor with slots and table games, and in some cases a restaurant or lounge.
South Beach Casino & Resort (Scanterbury) is a First Nations property owned by a consortium of seven southeastern Manitoba First Nations, located on the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Reserve on Highway 59, approximately 70km northeast of Winnipeg. The 40,000-square-foot smoke-free facility features over 500 slot machines and six table games including blackjack, roulette, midi baccarat and Fortune Pai Gow. The on-site hotel has 93 rooms including grand and junior suites, with a tropical indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Dining options include Mango's Restaurant and the Blue Dolphin Lounge.
Aseneskak Casino (Opaskwayak Cree Nation) is a First Nations property owned by a partnership of seven Cree First Nations, located on Highway 10 north of The Pas, approximately 630km northwest of Winnipeg. The 20,000-square-foot gaming floor features around 172 slot machines and table games including blackjack, three card poker and roulette, alongside a bingo hall and a restaurant and lounge decorated with First Nations cultural artwork.
Sand Hills Casino (Carberry) is owned by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and located on Swan Lake First Nation land on Highway 5, south of Carberry in western Manitoba. The 31,000-square-foot ranch-themed gaming floor features 300 slot machines, blackjack, roulette and live poker. Dining is available at the Oasis Bar & Grill, which also hosts free live music on weekends.
Manitoba has a limited number of dedicated poker facilities at its casino properties. Players must be 18 or older to participate.
Club Regent Casino (Winnipeg) 12-table poker room offering cash games and tournaments, open daily.
McPhillips Station Casino (Winnipeg) Dedicated poker room offering Texas Hold'em cash games and weekly tournaments.
South Beach Casino & Resort (Scanterbury) Poker available within the table games area, open daily.

Manitoba has one active horse racing venue, which also operates a gaming facility.
Assiniboia Downs (Winnipeg) is Manitoba's only operating horse racing track, located at 3975 Portage Avenue on the western edge of Winnipeg. The venue hosts live Thoroughbred racing from May through September, with the annual Manitoba Derby as the highlight of the racing calendar. The Club West Gaming Lounge operates year-round and features 140 VLTs alongside a racebook for simulcast wagering on races from across North America. Dining is available at the Terrace Dining Room, which overlooks the racecourse.

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 Manitoba, contact the Manitoba Addictions Helpline at 1-855-662-6605, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GameSense information centres are located inside every licensed casino in the province and provide on-site support and information about responsible gambling.
Set a budget before you play, only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and avoid chasing losses. All licensed Manitoba casinos offer self-exclusion through the MBLL's My Limit programme, which allows players to voluntarily restrict access to gaming facilities across the province.
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 Manitoba may change over time.
For official and up-to-date information, refer to the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation (MBLL) and the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority (LGCA). Always ensure you meet the legal age requirements before participating in any gambling activity.
Important: The legal gambling age in Manitoba is 18 years old for all LGCA-regulated activities, including casinos, sports betting and lottery. This is lower than most other Canadian provinces, where the minimum age is 19. Some individual establishments may have their own admission policies, so check directly before you travel.
Ziv Chen has been working in the online gambling industry for over two decades in senior marketing and business development roles. Ziv writes about a wide range of topics including slot and table games, casino and sportsbook reviews, American sports news, betting odds and game predictions. Leading a life full of conflict, Ziv constantly struggles between his two greatest loves: American football and US soccer.
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