Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie

Casino at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie is one of the biggest and most popular gambling facilities in Northern Ontario. The casino is conveniently located near the border with the state of Michigan. Even though casinos have been legalized in Michigan, many young residents cross the border to Ontario to enjoy alcoholic beverages while playing, considering that the drinking age there is 19, not 21.

The casino itself features around 35,000 square feet of gaming space, which is more than enough to store over 400 modern video slots and video poker machines, over a dozen table games, and a small poker room.

Even though the casino is more than three decades old, it has gone through several renovations over the years, continually replacing old tables and adding more sophisticated gaming machines.

Because Gateway runs it, the casino is included in the ‘My Club Rewards’ program that offers players various rewards and benefits, including free play, restaurant discounts, contest entries, event invitations, birthday prizes, and more.

Slot machines

The collection of video slots at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie features over 400 machines with various titles from renowned developers such as IGT, Aristocrat, Everi Games, and others. The most popular video slots at the casino include:

• Bonnie and Clyde
• Dancing Drums
• Double Diamond Free Games
• Golden Festival
• Lightning Link
• QuickHit Volcano

These games are known for their exciting gameplay, bonus features, crisp visuals, and potentially massive rewards.

While there are quite a few games that might seem outdated, the casino does its best to acquire state-of-the-art titles with pristine graphics and unique gaming capabilities. Several titles also feature progressive jackpots that can land you huge prizes worth tens of thousands of dollars. The denominations vary from one penny to $25 or more per spin.

Table games

Video slots are not the only source of gambling entertainment at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie. The casino also has around a dozen table games, most of which feature several blackjack variants, while you can try your luck at the electronic blackjack table as well. Depending on the game, you will encounter a variety of table limits.

Here are all the different table games that you can find at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario:

• Blackjack
• Blackjack with Lucky Ladies side bets
• Blackjack with Perfect Pair side bets
• Roulette
• Ultimate Texas Hold’em
• Mississippi Stud with Three Card Poker side bets
• Electronic Blackjack with Lucky Aces, 21+3, and Lucky Lucky side bets

The operating hours for table games are between 6pm and 2am daily.

My Club Rewards

‘My Club Rewards’ is a rewards program available across numerous Ontario casinos operated by Gateway. Through this program, you can earn free play, exclusive promotions, great dining offers, access to special events, complimentary hotel stays, and more.

Every time you play one of the games at the casino, you will earn reward points and tier points. One point is earned for every $10 spent on video slots, $20 spent on video poker, and $40 spent on electronic table games. Reward points can be redeemed for free play on select games, while tier points accumulate to help you reach a higher status.

There are five tier levels included in the program, each with its own set of benefits:

• Rewards (0-999 points)
• Silver (1,000-4,999 points)
• Gold (5,000-24,999 points)
• Elite (25,000+ points)
• Ultra (invite only)

Members of any level get discounts at participating restaurants and the ability to redeem reward points for free play. They also earn bonus points on selected days, qualify for exclusive birthday offers, get access to exclusive promotions, receive member-only event invitations, invitations to special slot tournaments, gift giveaways, concerts, and more.

Higher levels may get main entrance valet, priority hotel check-in, priority seats at the restaurant, and other exclusive offers. The membership status is determined by tier points collected within one year, starting from April 1.

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie poker room

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie features a dedicated poker room with three 11-seat Texas Hold’em tables. The $1/$2 spread limit tables are open Wednesday through Sunday from 6pm.

Poker tournaments are played every Thursday, beginning at 6pm. The regular Thursday Night Poker Tournament charges a $75 entry fee and allows re-entries before round six. There’s also a $125 Poker Tournament played every last Thursday of the month that allows $125 re-entries prior to round five.

For both tournaments, only the first 33 players that pay are allowed to enter the draw, and only the top three players receive prizes. Regular Thursday $1/$2 games will commence after one tournament table is down and becomes available to the rest of the players.

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie amenities

Hotels near Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie

While the casino does not offer any accommodation to its guests, visitors who plan on staying for more than a night can find plenty of high-end hotels nearby. The closest of these hotels include the Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front, Delta Hotels by Marriott, and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham.

No matter which one you choose, you will be met with pure comfort and excellent service while being within walking distance from the casino.

Dining options & menu

Whether you’re looking to catch a quick break from your gaming session or wish to sit down and relax over a nice dinner, the Getaway Restaurant will be there to meet all of your needs.

This full-service restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving some of the most delicious local dishes, including steak, prime rib, sandwiches, pasta, chicken wings, cakes, burgers, cocktails, wine, and more. The restaurant’s working hours are from 9:30am to 9pm daily, extending to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

The casino also has a full-service bar serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to its My Club Rewards members. This dining venue organizes live events where you can listen to local and international musicians while sipping your favourite drink.

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie history

The OLG Casino in Sault Ste. Marie opened in 1999, becoming the first permanent casino facility in Northern Ontario. The casino has been situated in a removable dome structure since its opening and has required several repairs over the years.

In 2017, numerous OLG casinos were bought by Gateway, which included the locations in Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay. Some estimates show that these two casinos were purchased for a price of $79 million.

Today, under the name of Gateway Casinos, the casino in Sault Ste. Marie is still one of the most sought after gambling hotspots for locals and tourists from across the border.