What You Will Actually Find on the Gaming Floor
Pickering Casino Resort is located at 888 Durham Live Avenue in Pickering, Ontario. It is a full resort property, not just a stand-alone casino. We are operated by Great Canadian Entertainment, one of the larger gaming groups in the country. All gaming here runs under a licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the provincial regulator for casinos.
The gaming floor is genuinely big. You will find over 2,200 slot machines, more than 90 live table games, and upwards of 50 electronic table games. If you like sitting at a table with a dealer or prefer sticking to slots, there is enough here that you are not going to run out of choices quickly.
| Gaming Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Slot Machines | 2,200+ units |
| Live Table Games | 90+ tables |
| Electronic Table Games | 50+ units |
| Minimum Age | 19 years |
| Operating Hours | Open daily, 24/7 |
The legal age to gamble is 19, in line with Ontario rules. The casino operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Surveillance runs around the clock as well, and the property follows FINTRAC rules for monitoring larger cash transactions under federal anti-money laundering laws. It is worth knowing in advance if you plan to arrive with a big stack of cash.
Planning Your First Visit - Where to Actually Start
If this is your first time with us, the property can feel larger than it looks from the outside. Everything is joined together inside the Durham Live complex: the casino floor, a hotel, a live entertainment arena, several restaurants, and a dedicated sportsbook lounge.
Before you head out, it helps to sort a few basics:
- Make sure everyone in your group is at least 19 - this applies both to the casino floor and to hotel check-in.
- If you plan to stay overnight, reserve a hotel room in advance. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
- Keep in mind there is a resort fee of $9.99 plus applicable tax per night. It is charged separately from the room rate.
- Bring valid government-issued photo ID. Ontario casinos check ID at the entrance without exceptions.
- For general questions before your visit, call 289-539-0552 or the toll-free number 833-629-0552.
For hotel reservations specifically, you can call 905-686-4005. For group stays or events, contact [email protected].
One simple tip that saves frustration: if you have a specific table game in mind, call ahead to ask about current availability and hours. What is open on the floor can change a bit by day and by time of day, and checking in advance reduces the chance of arriving and not finding the game you wanted.
All prices at the resort are listed in Canadian dollars. The front desk operates 24 hours a day, so arriving late at night is not a problem.
The Hotel Side of Things
The integrated hotel offers 275 guest rooms and is directly connected to the casino and the arena. You can move between all three without going outside, which helps in winter or on bad weather days. The hotel runs at roughly a 4-star level: comfortable rooms, modern feel, and the standard amenities you would expect, without trying to be a boutique property.
| Hotel Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Room Count | 275 rooms |
| Check-In Time | 4:00 PM |
| Check-Out Time | 11:00 AM |
| Resort Fee | $9.99 + tax per night |
| Front Desk | 24 hours |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
You can reserve a room through the Great Canadian hotel booking page, over the phone, or by using third-party sites such as Booking.com, Expedia, or Trivago. If you are using a third-party platform, double-check that the address is 888 Durham Live Avenue in Pickering. There are other properties in the region that can appear in search results and cause confusion if you are not watching it.
