Casino du Lac-Leamy

The casino at Casino du Lac-Leamy

Casino du Lac-Leamy is one of Canada’s most prominent land-based casinos, not only in Québec but also in neighbouring Ottawa and the whole of Eastern Ontario. Its 300,000-square-foot gambling floor features a diversity of options to satisfy its many visitors.

The casino offers more than 1,800 slot machines, electronic table games, over 60 live dealer table games, and a poker room housing 16 no-limit poker tables, allowing you to try your hand at Texas Hold’em and participate in cash tournaments. Its interactive gambling hall — The Zone — is home to 50 electronic gambling terminals.

Casino du Lac Leamy doesn’t currently offer any promotions. However, its Casino Privilegès loyalty program features prizes, promotions, discounts and special offers for members. You can earn points for playing, thus advancing your loyalty level and becoming eligible for more generous rewards.

Slot machines

Slots make up the bulk of Casino du Lac-Leamy’s games. With more than 1,800 machines, it offers plenty of options.

Denominations start as low as $0.01, allowing players with bankrolls of all sizes access to games. If you like wagering larger amounts, you can adjust your stake by selecting your multiplier, activating side bets and choosing the number of lines. Alternatively, you can visit the VIP area for high-limit gambling.

The slot machine selection in Casino du Lac-Leamy features both simple classic games and state-of-the-art themed slots. Many machines even take you on a fully immersive journey with seating that moves to the rhythm of the game you’re playing, 3D graphics, a touch screen and high-quality sounds.

Some of the most popular slots you can find include Double Diamond, Powerbucks and Cleopatra, in addition to myriad themed slots inspired by movies, TV shows, music stars and other elements of popular culture.

If you’re aiming for more significant payouts, try one of the slots with progressive jackpots such as Powerbucks or Black and White. A single pull of the lever on one of these machines can net winnings in the millions.

Poker and keno lovers can also play these games in their slot-machine variants by sitting down at one of the multi-game machines.

Table games

Casino du Lac-Leamy is home to over 60 live dealer tables, giving players a chance to try out some of the most popular casino table games:

• Baccarat
• EZ Baccarat
• Blackjack
• Free Bet Blackjack
• Blackjack Switch
• Spanish 21
• Interactive Blackjack
• Zappit Blackjack
• Roulette
• Interactive Roulette
• Casino War
• Craps
• Sic Bo
• Wheel of Fortune

In addition to these, players can also find electronic table games in The Zone, an interactive gambling area. It features 50 terminals and offers games like blackjack, craps, baccarat, American and European roulette, video poker, sic bo and slot machines. Apart from great games, the space features hosts who amp up the energy and giant screens where players can monitor their games’ outcomes.

Casino Privilèges loyalty program

To show appreciation for the most loyal of its patrons, Casino du Lac-Leamy runs a tiered loyalty program called Casino Privilèges. You can collect points by playing table games, keno and slot machines, as well as dining at one of the casino’s restaurants. The more points you collect, the higher your loyalty level will be, and the greater the rewards you will be eligible for. The program consists of four levels:

• Privilèges — 0 to 1,599 status points
• Privilèges Plus — 1,600 to 34,999 status points
• Prestige — 35,000 to 399,999 status points
• Prestige Plus — 400,000+ status points

Reaching a new status comes with added perks and benefits, as well as access to more generous promotions, discounts and offers. Some of these include restaurant discounts, Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy discounts, priority hotel registration, room discounts, complimentary valet parking, birthday and Christmas gifts, and access to the high-limit lounge and covered parking.

All players of legal age can become members of the loyalty club by registering at the Casino Privilèges counter.

Casino du Lac-Leamy poker room

As already mentioned, the poker room at Casino du Lac-Leamy features 16 no-limit tables. Patrons can participate in Texas Hold’em cash games and regularly organized tournaments. In addition to these, players can also take part in no-limit sit and go tournaments upon request. Game buy-ins start as low as $1. What’s more, the casino organizes low buy-in tournaments every last Sunday of the month.

Players in Casino du Lac-Leamy’s poker room can win even when it seems they’ve lost, thanks to the bad beat jackpot feature. All participants in a bad beat hand become lucky winners of this prize.

The poker room is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. and 24 hours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.

Casino du Lac-Leamy amenities

Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel

The CAA-AAA award-winning Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel is a 349-room venue adjacent to Casino du Lac-Leamy. Guests can choose from six styles of rooms and suites and take advantage of amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness centre and a tennis court.

The hotel also features the 1,100-seat Théâtre du Casino that can hold major events and private receptions. The host to numerous shows and concerts over the years, the theatre has become one of the most prominent music venues in the region.

Casino and hotel visitors can also participate in various activities nearby, such as cross-country skiing, free skating, playing golf, visiting museums and galleries, and shopping.

Dining options

Casino du Lac-Leamy has several restaurants and bars with diverse menus, whether you’re up for a quick bite, a full-course meal or just a drink.

• La Baccara — A CAA-AAA four-diamond restaurant with an open-kitchen concept where you can eat inventive dishes prepared with local products.
• Arôme — A seafood and grill restaurant with a view of Lac de la Carrière.
• Banco Bistro — A classic bistro offering pizzas, hamburgers, sandwiches desserts at affordable prices.
• Le Café — A variety of quick-bite options like sandwiches, snacks, salads and desserts.
• TGV snack bar — A pool-side snack bar with pizzas, sandwiches and refreshing drinks.
• Bar 7 — A place to enjoy imported beers and martinis located right in the gambling area’s central hub.
• ALÉA nightclub — A club with an electrifying atmosphere, upbeat music and a selection of drinks for an unforgettable night out.
• Bar Poker — A bar near the Texas Hold’em tables where you can watch live sports on giant screens and witness major poker tournaments while sipping a beer or snacking on smoked meat, chicken wings or pizza.
• Bacchus — An upscale bar offering a selection of fine foods, alcoholic drinks and a smoking room.

Casino du Lac-Leamy history

Casino du Lac-Leamy opened on March 24, 1996, as one of the first government casino projects set up to raise funds for the community. It is currently owned by Loto-Québec and operated by its subsidiary company Société des casinos du Québec.

It underwent its first significant expansion in 2001. The $210 million investment resulted in a 349-room Hilton Hotel, a performance hall, a conference center and the 1,100-seat Théâtre du Casino.

The gambling area received a makeover in 2015, following a $50 million renovation project that included a new central bar and nightclub, a new multimedia structure and a revamped entrance hall and high limit lounge.

In 2016, the casino brought in more than $244 million, counted more than 2.5 million visitors and employed over 1,400 people.