Live Poker in Ontario
Cash games, tournaments, and poker rooms across Ontario. Updated March 2026.
Ontario has a handful of dedicated live poker rooms spread across the province. While the online market has six regulated rooms, live poker is concentrated in a few key casino venues. This guide covers every active poker room in Ontario, what games they spread, and what to expect when you visit.
Ontario Live Poker Rooms
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
Woodbine, Toronto | Open 24/7
The largest poker room in the Greater Toronto Area. Located at the Grandstand Casino (Level 2), this room runs Texas Hold'em and Omaha cash games around the clock with walk-in registration.
| Game | Stakes | Format |
|---|---|---|
| No-Limit Hold'em | 1/3, 2/5, 5/10, 10/20 | Cash |
| Pot-Limit Omaha | 2/2, 5/5 | Cash |
| Omaha Hi-Lo | 20/40 Kill | Limit Cash |
Rake: 10% to a maximum of C$20. No flop, no rake. Minimum C$2 rake after the flop.
Bad Beat Jackpot: Multi-destination jackpot shared with Pickering Casino Resort and Elements Casino Brantford. Qualifying hand: Quad Jacks or better beaten. Losing hand receives 50%, winning hand 25%, remaining players split 25%.
Waitlist: Download the Poker Atlas app to add yourself remotely, or visit the poker desk in person for a pager. No-shows removed after 10 minutes.
Dining: In-room dining service available daily 11:30am to 2am.
Casino Niagara Poker Room
Niagara Falls | Open Noon to 3:45 AM daily
The only poker room in the Niagara region (Fallsview Casino Resort does not offer Texas Hold'em). Located on Level 2 with 18 tables, Casino Niagara spreads both high and low limit games.
| Game | Details |
|---|---|
| Texas Hold'em | Multiple limit levels, high and low |
| Bad Beat Jackpot | Quads over Quads, Straight Flush, or Royal Flush qualifier |
Bad Beat Jackpot: Must hold a pocket pair that makes quads. Both hole cards must play. Progressive jackpot updated daily. Must use the Bravo Poker Live app for waitlist and live game info.
Note: Fallsview Casino Resort (same ownership) offers table poker variants (Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Mississippi Stud) but not cash game Texas Hold'em. All cash game poker is at Casino Niagara.
Pickering Casino Resort
Pickering, ON | East of Toronto
Part of the Great Canadian Entertainment network. Shares the multi-destination bad beat jackpot with Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto and Elements Casino Brantford. Check directly with the venue for current poker room hours and game spread.
Elements Casino Brantford
Brantford, ON | Southwest Ontario
Shares the multi-destination bad beat jackpot with the Toronto and Pickering Great Canadian properties. Known for spreading low and mid-stakes NLH cash games. Contact the venue for current schedule.
Caesars Windsor
Windsor, ON | Near Detroit border
Caesars Windsor has historically offered poker but availability varies. The casino focuses primarily on table games and slots. Check directly with the venue for current poker room status, as it has operated intermittently in recent years.
Nearby: Playground Poker Club (Montreal)
While not in Ontario, Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake (10 minutes south of Montreal) is Canada's largest dedicated poker venue with 65 tables. Many Ontario players make the drive for major festival events. Playground hosts WPT, EPT, and proprietary series throughout the year. It's approximately a 5-hour drive from Toronto or 1.5 hours from Ottawa.
Tips for Live Poker in Ontario
- Age requirement: 19+ at all Ontario casinos.
- ID required: Bring government-issued photo ID. Required for any jackpot payout.
- Waitlist apps: Download Poker Atlas or Bravo Poker Live to check wait times and game availability before driving to the casino.
- Rake: Ontario poker rooms typically rake 10% capped at C$15-C$20. Significantly higher than online rake caps.
- Bad beat jackpots: Multiple Ontario rooms participate in shared progressive jackpots. The qualifying hands and split structures vary by venue.
- Food and drink: No food or drinks on the poker table at most Ontario rooms. Designated dining areas are available.
- Phones: Can be used when you don't have cards, but not during an active hand. No recording of any kind.
- English only: English must be spoken at the table during active hands at Great Canadian properties.
Online vs Live Poker in Ontario
| Online (6 regulated rooms) | Live (casino poker rooms) | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 24/7 from anywhere in Ontario | Varies by venue; Toronto is 24/7 |
| Stakes | NL2 through NL200+ (varies by room) | 1/3 NLH through 10/20+ on request |
| Rake | Lower caps (typically C$0.50-C$3) | Higher caps (C$15-C$20 at 10%) |
| Game variety | NLH, PLO, Short Deck, fast-fold, jackpot SnGs | Primarily NLH and PLO cash games |
| Tournaments | Daily online MTTs from C$1 buy-in | Periodic series at major venues |
| Regulation | AGCO / iGaming Ontario | OLG / AGCO |