The Three Best Casino’s in and Around Toronto
Toronto tourists will be happy to know that it doesn’t just have the best food joints in the country but it also has the finest gaming establishments. Toronto may not have a lot of casinos but they are some of the best and modern around the world.
Casino Niagara
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Casino Niagara is the perfect place for poker as it offers regular tournaments for guests. The casino has several gaming options, including a dedicated area for table games, multi-sport wagering, live entertainment, as well as over 1,300 slot machines. Apart from frequent promos and freebies available to the regular casino goers, the casino offers free live music every Saturdays and Sundays.
Casino Niagara is located at 5705 Falls Ave. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T3.
Great Blue Heron Casino
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The Great Blue Heron Casino is a place for philanthropists primarily because the casino is in partnership with Baagwating Community Association, a non-profit charitable organization formed by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which manages the establishment’s table game activities. Revenues and profits are all distributed among the different charities that the casino supports based on contractual sharing arrangements.
The casino still stands strong since its inception in 1997, with hundreds of slots and a 650-seater bingo hall. There are two bars, one restaurant, and 60 table games that include Spanish 21, Mini Baccarat, Let it Ride Poker, Pai Gow Poker and European Blackjack. Digital gaming giants Slingo Casino, who host some of the aforementioned games online, states that European Blackjack has different rules to the American Blackjack in terms of splitting, insurance, and doubling down. So if you’re unsure of some of the different games that the casino features, make sure you read up on them before especially the European versions.
Like any other modern casino, Great Blue Heron has a rewards club called Rapid Rewards, which allows players to earn points that can be traded for meals, event tickets, and merchandise.
Great Blue Heron Casino is located at 21777 Island Rd, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B6.
CNE Casino
If you want to play casino games but don’t want to venture far from the city, you can visit CNE. The casino is known for its modern table games that include WAR, which is a simple card game focusing on face cards and pairs. It is also known for its popular annual draw, which gives guests a chance to enjoy live nightly entertainment and order from a selection of favorite midway treats.
The Ex offers the biggest payout for a poker tournament in Toronto. This year, the Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament has a pot of $160,000.
The Ex is located at 210 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada.
