Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Poker

Cash Games and What’s Running on the Floor

Our poker room operates around the clock, and the mix of games is usually broader than players expect on a first visit. No Limit Hold’em is the mainstay on the floor, offered at four regular stakes: 1/3, 2/5, 5/10, and 10/20. Pot-Limit Omaha tables are available at 2/2 and 5/5. If you prefer mixed formats, we also run 20/40 Omaha 1/2 Kill Limit as part of our standard rotation. Higher-limit games are arranged on request, so if you want to play above the listed stakes, just speak with our desk team and we work from there.

In line with standard market practice, the rake is 10% of each pot, capped at $20. This cap applies consistently to all cash games running on the main floor.

The poker room is located on Level Two of the Grandstand Casino inside the resort complex. Most players come as walk-ins - no advance booking and no membership card are required to sit in a game. When every table is full, the desk issues a pager so you can wait nearby and move freely until your seat is ready. Once it buzzes, you return to the desk and we seat you. The whole system is designed to be straightforward and predictable.

Getting a Seat: How It Actually Works

Joining a game is simple, and the process stays the same from midday to late night. Here is how it usually looks from arrival to first hand:

1. Arrive at 1133 Queens Plate Dr, Toronto, ON M9W 0G4.
2. Go up to Level Two of the Grandstand Casino, where our poker room is based.
3. Check in at the poker desk and mention the game and stakes you prefer.
4. If there is an open seat, staff direct you to the table immediately.
5. If there is a wait, the desk hands you a pager that vibrates when your seat becomes available.
6. When paged, come back to the desk to confirm and receive your table assignment.
7. Take your seat and buy in within the posted minimum and maximum for that stake.
8. Once chips are in front of you, you are part of the game.

As a practical tip, especially if you are new to the room, it helps to arrive a little earlier than you think you need to. Wait times for pagers move up and down through the day, and having a few extra minutes to settle in, find the restrooms, or grab a drink before you sit can make your first session more comfortable.

The same flow applies whether you walk in at noon, in the evening or closer to 3am. Our room is accessible every day, and the poker desk manages registration and seating from 11:30am until 2am. Outside of those desk hours, ongoing games continue on the floor without interruption, so active cash tables do not shut down when the desk closes.

Hours, Location and How to Reach Us

Our poker room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The staffed desk runs daily from 11:30am to 2am and handles registrations, seat changes and general floor questions. When the desk is closed, existing games keep running as usual under our standard procedures.

We operate at 1133 Queens Plate Dr, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 0G4. You can reach our main line at 416-675-1101. For group bookings, corporate play or event-focused questions, our sales team is available at [email protected]. We also post poker room updates on X through the handle @GCTorontoPoker, which is useful if you like to stay current on schedule changes or special events.

Free covered parking is available onsite and supported by 24-hour video surveillance. The larger resort footprint includes a hotel, a 5,000-person theatre, over 25 live table games, and more than 210 slot machines, so you have options for what to do before a poker session or after you leave the table.

WSOP Events and Tournament Play

In 2025 our resort became the exclusive Ontario location for World Series of Poker events. This followed a partnership between Great Canadian Entertainment and GGPoker, the current holder of the WSOP brand. In practical terms, for players across the province, that means WSOP circuit bracelet and ring events hosted in Ontario now take place only at our property.

For the local poker community, this represents a real shift. Players who previously needed to travel out of province for WSOP-branded tournaments now have a consistent home stop within Ontario, aligned with international standards for event operations.

Third-party poker directories also list a Bad Beat Jackpot active in our room - a progressive payout awarded when a qualifying strong hand loses to an even stronger one. The exact qualifying hand requirements and the current jackpot size are always validated at the desk, so check in with staff when you arrive if you would like the latest figures. In practice, it is usually worth asking.

How Tournament Registration Works

Tournament entries follow a process that differs slightly from the way we handle cash games, but it remains simple once you have done it once. The typical sequence looks like this:

1. Review the current tournament schedule at greatcanadian.com/destinations/ontario/toronto/poker/.
2. Choose the event, buy-in level, and registration window that match your plans.
3. During the registration period, come to the poker desk on Level Two.
4. Provide your name and settle the buy-in to secure your seat.
5. Our staff then issue your table and seat number.
6. Make sure you are at your assigned table before the official start time.
7. Chips are placed in play at the table and the tournament begins when the tournament director announces it.

For WSOP circuit events, there may be additional eligibility, documentation, or identification requirements in line with brand and regulatory standards. If you are travelling or planning a specific series, contact us ahead of time by phone at 416-675-1101 or via [email protected] so we can confirm event-specific details before you arrive.

Responsible Gaming

We operate fully within the Ontario regulatory framework, and we follow responsible gaming standards that are widely adopted across the industry. PlaySmart Centres are staffed and located directly on the gaming floor. These centres support players who want information, tools, or context about gambling in general - they are designed for education and support, not only for difficult situations.

The My PlayBreak program is also active at our property. This program allows players to self-exclude from gaming activity if they reach a point where that is the right choice for them. It is confidential and administered according to provincial requirements.

The minimum age to participate in any poker format at Great Canadian properties is 19. Age verification is carried out at entry, and the same standard applies to both cash game players and tournament entrants.

If you have questions around responsible play, limits, or any of the support programs available, you can speak with our team at the PlaySmart Centre or contact the main line at 416-675-1101 and we will connect you with the appropriate resource.

What Else the Resort Offers

Our poker room sits inside a full-scale resort, and for many players that makes more difference than they initially expect. Beyond the poker tables, we offer over 25 live table games and more than 210 slot machines on the gaming floor. There are also 15 multi-game electronic video poker and Blackjack terminals, useful if you prefer a short break from live poker while still staying close to the action.

The onsite hotel makes Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto a practical home base for players visiting from outside the city or from other parts of Canada. The 5,000-person theatre hosts entertainment events that run separately from the casino operations but are just a short walk from the poker room. For all guests, free covered parking with 24-hour surveillance is included, which simplifies logistics for longer stays or late finishes.

If you are combining Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto poker sessions with an overnight stay or a broader Toronto visit, the property is structured to make that feel seamless. You can move from your room to the poker floor, to dining and entertainment, and back again without leaving the resort footprint, which in practice is exactly what a lot of regulars value.