Best local casinos

1. Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino

The Rideau Carleton Raceway has been a well-known destination in Ottawa since 1962, sporting one of Canada’s oldest forms of legal gambling, horse racing. Only natural then that today it has developed to include its own casino on-site.

The casino does not disappoint. Not only is there live racing every Thursday and Sunday night, they also offer offtrack betting on simulcast racing from Canada and the rest of the world.

For those of you after the traditional casino games, fear not! They are here in abundance with 35 live tables, including blackjack, roulette, and craps. The slot machines on offer are the leading models of the industry, and this casino is the only place in Canada offering Incredible Technologies Slot Machines.

Don’t forget to check out the 100-item buffet that looks out across the racetrack - a view and event not to be missed. For entertainment, check their site for the schedule as it changes frequently and offers great free shows!

Address:?4837 Albion Rd, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1A3

Telephone:?613-822-8668

Website:?Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino

2. Casino Du Lac-Leamy

With an impressive 64 table games and 1,870 slot machines, you’ll never be bored at Casino Du Lac-Leamy. They offer all your favourites, and in the mix of the slot machines are some really funky variations of the latest and greatest.

If you’re looking to stay low-key, The Zone is for you. You can try your hand at blackjack, roulette, craps and more on low wagers and see how you fare against your friends on a live big screen. You can take things at your own pace so it’s a great way to learn the ropes if you’re new to the games. They also offer free poker demonstrations.

If you’re looking to make a trip of it there’s excellent accommodation provided. You can also take advantage of the spa and treatments, outdoor pool and 24-hour gym. There’s a range of restaurants on offer to satisfy all your cravings, whether you’re after a hearty meal at the Banco Bistro, or want to have a poolside snack with TGV.

On top of all that there’s a large nightclub attached where you can dance the night away to great DJs, or head to a comedy or musical show at their Théatre du Casino - check the site for their schedule.

Address:?1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, QC, J8Y 6W3

Telephone:?800-665-2274

Website:?Casino du Lac-Leamy

3. Hippodrome D'Aylmer

If you’re after a traditional casino experience then this probably isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re after some exciting live horse racing, this is where you want to be!

Previously known as Connaught Racetrack, it’s the place to be to catch the races, and they also boast a simulcast where you can wager on races across the continent every day. The adjoining VLT facility houses 65 slot machines and there’s a restaurant serving up fine food.

Address:?788 Aylmer Road, Aylmer, QC, J9H 5T6

Telephone:?819-778-0500

How we rate and review

With so much choice and information out there on the internet you can waste a lot of time planning your perfect night out. We want to save you that bother, which is why we've hand-picked our casino recommendations for you.

All our casinos are rated by players just like you, so you can play safe in the knowledge that you'll have a good time. We look for the whole package, including the range of games, facilities, entertainment and more. We also try to find something that will appeal to everyone and offer a variety of establishments, from big casinos to smaller racetracks. With our list, we hope that there'll be something that appeals to you whether you're a long-time Ottawa local or here for the first time.

We've made finding your next casino easy. Simply look through our list for your closest one and hit the slots!

Best online casinos for Ottawa

For those of you looking to stay comfortable at home rather than head out to your local casino, look no further. We've found the best sites at which you can play your favourite casino games.

Many of these great Ottawa online casinos offer?free instant games?so that you can learn how to play without risking your money. When you feel confident, it's easy to play for cash at?real money casinos. There's no need to download any software either, just play in your browser.

Use our recommended list to dive straight into some online casino action that's so hot it could warm up the coldest Ottawa winter. We also have a series of?casino reviews?to help you choose the site that's best for you if you need a little further guidance. Once you've chosen your casino and have made your deposit, you'll be able to bag yourself some nice?bonuses?and start chasing those big jackpots!

Blacklisted Canadian casinos

The following blacklisted Ottawa casinos are not recommended by our reviewers, it's best to stay away from these and other rogue sites. Ottawa online casino enthusiasts will find hours of high-quality fun whilst enjoying all the safe and secure games in the vast array of quality Ottawa casinos listed here.

Slots of Vegas

• Unpaid withdrawals

• Poor customer support

Prism Casino

• Fake licence

• Unfair casino games

Cool Cat Casino

• Unethical business practices

• False bonus terms

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