Cascades Casino Kamloops

The casino at Cascades Casino Kamloops

Cascades Casino Kamloops is nestled in the Thompson Valley in south-central British Columbia. Kamloops derives its name from the Secwepemc word “Tk’emlups,” which means “where the rivers meet.” This refers to the confluence of the north and south branches of the Thompson River.

Visitors can easily reach Cascades Casino Kamloops from the Trans-Canada Highway and downtown Kamloops. The casino offers 30,000+ square feet of gambling space with more than 500 slot machines and around 20 tables featuring blackjack, baccarat, and roulette games. The hundreds of slot machines available at Cascades Casino in Kamloops are of different denominations, ranging from 1 cent to $5, and there are various progressive slot machines.

Apart from table games like blackjack, roulette and baccarat, customers can play poker in a dedicated poker room, the first of its kind in Kamloops. Poker is also played in the heads-up variety against dealers at one of the tables on the casino floor.

Unfortunately, there is neither a sportsbook nor off-track betting at the casino. However, players can still follow all the sports action on the big screen at the Match Eatery & Public House, partake in quizzes and get plenty of giveaways.

Slot machines

Cascades Casino Kamloops boasts an extensive choice of slot machines of multiple denominations, which helped the casino rank among the best slot machines in BC. Over 500 machines are scattered across the two floors of the casino. They are provided courtesy of the leading casino software development companies in the business, such as IGT, WMS and Bally Technologies.

Some of the most popular games on the floor include Bonus Times, Phone Tag, Rich Girl, Majestic Sea, Wicked Winnings II and plenty of others whose betting levels go from 1 cent to $5. What’s more, Cascades Casino Kamloops is a perfect casino venue to play British Columbia’s BC Gold 2 cent progressive jackpot slot, which is popular throughout the province. The game has four progressive jackpot levels, and the maximum guaranteed jackpot in the top-level can amount to $200,000, while the minimum is set at $100,000.

Table games

The casino floor at Cascades Casino Kamloops is spacious, friendly, and action-packed, which makes it a perfect place for some of the province’s top casino table games. No matter if you are looking for baccarat or various blackjack games, Cascades Casino in Kamloops has got you covered. Around 20 tables feature various games, including heads-up poker play against a dealer. The complete list of table games in the casino is as follows:

• Blackjack
• Double Deck Blackjack
• EZ Baccarat
• Four Card Poker
• Roulette
• Ultimate Texas Hold’em
• Fast Action Hold’em

Encore Rewards

Cascades Casino Kamloops does not offer any ongoing in-house promotions at the moment, which might be due to the temporary closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Still, there are one promotion and rewards program visitors can always count on — Encore Rewards.

This program is native to British Columbia’s casinos, and all the casinos in the territory are a part of it. It is a four-tier program (Diamond, Double Diamond, Triple Diamond, and Elite), where each of the tiers brings better and more generous rewards. Encore Rewards participants accumulate loyalty points every time they bet on a slot machine or table games or even dine in one of the designated restaurants. Some of the benefits that await in the bonus program are free-play bonuses and discounts at restaurants and hotels.

Cascades Casino Kamloops poker room

The main casino floor at Cascades Casino in Kamloops also has a poker room that has hosted some of the biggest cash games and tournaments in all of British Columbia. It is the only poker room in Kamloops where you can play No Limit Texas Hold’em poker. There are three tables open from 6 p.m. until late on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Apart from massive pots, players can also get paid from the bad beat jackpot, where 50% of the prize goes to the losing qualifying hand, 25% goes to the winning qualifying hand and the remaining 25% of the prize is divided among all other players at the table.

Cascades Casino Kamloops amenities

Cascades Casino Kamloops, BC, does not have a hotel on the premises. Still, players can procure accommodations at nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and the Hue Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Holiday Inn Express Kamloops & the Hue Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

The Holiday Inn Express has 80+ rooms equipped with free high-speed internet access, private bathrooms, mini-refrigerators, and coffee makers. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and other resources at affordable prices.

The Hue Hotel, from the Ascend Hotel Collection, is another choice for all those who want to get a quick rest before getting back to the casino action. This six-floor hotel offers 36 suites and several benefits, such as a fitness centre, laundry services, and free breakfast.

Dining

We all know that casino action can wear people out quickly, and there is nothing like some food to get the energy levels back to normal. Cascades Casino Kamloops knows this, as well. There are three dining options inside the casino, and each of them has a unique menu filled with rich delicacies from around the world.

• Match Eatery & Public House — A modern gastropub with a lively atmosphere offering a classic menu and a wide range of cocktails and drinks. There is an outdoor patio where live music shows are hosted and a Budweiser Room for your special events of up to 200 people.
• The Buffet — The Buffet offers pasta, fresh soups and a lot more. The restaurant has 150 seats and reasonable prices.
• Atlas Steak + Fish — Atlas Steak + Fish is a restaurant with a surf and turf concept combined with tastes and ingredients from all around the world.

Cascades Casino Kamloops history

Cascades Casino Kamloops was previously known as the Lake City Casino in Kamloops. It was closed, and the business was relocated from Kamloops Lake to the Cascades Casino’s current location. The casino was officially opened in 2015, and the rebranding and relocation saw new additions to the venue, such as the poker room, Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish, and The Buffet restaurants, and overall bigger casino space.

The casino has had a successful run so far, except for the 2018 strike of the casino’s employees and their respective unions. The strike was quickly ended, following an agreement reached between the casino’s management and workers.

Cascades Casino is one of the biggest casino chains in Canada.