Cascades Casino Penticton Canada Gaming

What We Run Here

Cascades Casino Penticton sits at 201-553 Vees Drive, inside the South Okanagan Events Centre district. This location is convenient for guests who want to combine gaming with a concert, match, or other nearby event. The gaming floor covers approximately 45,000 square feet. The property is managed by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited and operates under the oversight of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.

All gaming on-site follows provincial BCLC standards. This covers licensing, compliance checks, regulatory requirements, and the responsible gambling principles that apply across all casinos in British Columbia.

The slot area features over 400 machines. Denominations start at 1 cent and go up to 1 dollar, with a mix of modern video slots and more classic reel-style machines. One important note: machines accept Canadian bills only. If you are arriving with foreign currency, the on-site cashier can handle the exchange at the current rate before you play.

Table games run on a set schedule: Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM into the late evening, and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Currently available games include:

1. Ultimate Texas Hold’em
2. Fast Action Poker
3. Kings Bounty Blackjack
4. Live Roulette – Fridays and Saturdays only
5. Texas Hold’em Poker – Friday through Sunday

Roulette and live Texas Hold’em are not offered every day, so if you are planning a visit specifically for those games, it is worth confirming which tables will be open before you make the trip.

Hours - Casino and MATCH Eatery

The casino floor and MATCH Eatery operate on different schedules, and in practice that distinction matters more than it might seem at first.

The casino floor opens every day at 10:00 am. On Fridays and Saturdays we stay open until 2:00 am, which typically lines up with late finishes at the neighbouring Events Centre. MATCH Eatery opens an hour after the casino and closes earlier. On weeknights the kitchen and bar wrap up at 10:00 pm, so if dinner is part of your plan, it is worth not leaving it too late in the evening.

A practical tip: if you are planning to catch a show and then stop in for a meal and some gaming afterward, check when the event ends and compare that against MATCH’s closing time. It is a small step that can save you from arriving at a restaurant that has already closed for the night.

Getting Around the Floor

A first visit is generally straightforward. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at the entrance to the gaming floor. The minimum age for gaming in British Columbia is 19, and age is checked on every visit.

If you are carrying foreign currency, the best move is to stop at the cashier before you start playing. The cashier will exchange your funds into Canadian dollars. From there you can either load credits onto a ticket for the slot machines or purchase chips for the table games.

The current table game schedule is posted near the table area. We keep it visible so you can quickly check which tables are open on a given day. This is especially useful mid-week, when the table selection is a bit narrower than on a Friday or Saturday.

A specific note on poker: the Texas Hold’em table runs Friday through Sunday only. On other days it will not be in action — that is simply part of the regular weekly schedule.

Slot tickets can be cashed out at the cashier or through a ticket redemption machine on the gaming floor. For larger payouts or if you need to discuss alternative payout options, it is best to speak directly with cashier staff. Full details on those transactions are handled on-site rather than published in advance.

MATCH Eatery and Public House

MATCH Eatery and Public House operates as a sports bar and restaurant — a format Gateway uses across several of its properties. It is located inside the casino, which makes it convenient both as a spot for a meal before gaming and as a place to wind down at the end of the evening.

On nights when a concert or game is on at the South Okanagan Events Centre, a common pattern among guests is to meet at MATCH, head over to the show, and then return afterward to the gaming floor. It is a relaxed way to structure the evening without needing to plan around multiple separate venues.

For table reservations or menu details on a specific day, the easiest option is to call our main line directly at +1 250-487-1280. There is also a dedicated number for MATCH Eatery and Public House: 778-476-8555.

Planning a Full Friday or Saturday Visit

Fridays and Saturdays bring together nearly everything the property has to offer: Live Roulette is on, Texas Hold’em is running, MATCH stays open later than usual, and the gaming floor keeps its doors open until 2:00 am. A typical way guests structure their day looks something like this:

1. Arrive around 10:00 am if you want to enjoy the slot floor before the main evening crowd arrives.
2. Check the South Okanagan Events Centre schedule. When a major show is on the same night, the atmosphere across the whole district shifts noticeably.
3. Stop into MATCH from 11:00 am onward for lunch or an early dinner. On weeknights especially, it is worth not leaving your meal until the end of the evening.
4. Return to the gaming floor later in the evening for table games. Tables run Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM into the late evening, and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Fridays, both Roulette and Texas Hold’em are running by that point.
5. If you are carrying foreign currency, exchange it at the cashier before you sit down at a table or slot machine.
6. Keep in mind that MATCH closes at 1:00 am on weekends while the floor stays open until 2:00 am — useful to know if you are planning a late snack or drink.
7. Before you leave, check that any remaining slot tickets have been cashed out.

If a question comes up during your visit about a payout, account status, or any transaction, the easiest approach is to stop by the front desk or cashier before you leave the property.

Background on the Property

Cascades Casino Penticton opened on April 5, 2017, replacing Lake City Casino Penticton, which closed on April 2, 2017 after years of operation at 21 Lakeshore Drive West. Lake City closed two days before our grand opening. For the South Okanagan gaming scene, it represented a meaningful step forward in scale and offerings.

Cascades Casino Penticton is owned and operated by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited, headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. Gateway operates other Cascades-branded properties in Langley and Kamloops. Each is a separate venue with its own layout and offering. Our property is the only Cascades in Penticton and should not be confused with the others simply because of the shared name.

BCLC is the Crown corporation responsible for the commercial gambling sector in British Columbia. Its mandate covers licensing, compliance checks, and responsible gambling standards across all regulated casinos in the province, including this property.

Responsible Gambling

As a BCLC-regulated property, Cascades Casino Penticton operates within the province’s responsible gambling framework. BCLC delivers the GameSense program across its casinos, and this property is no exception. Materials and information resources are available on-site for guests who want to monitor their gaming habits and set personal limits. Staff are trained to point guests toward the right resources when needed.

The minimum age for the gaming floor is 19. ID is checked at the entrance on every visit, and valid government-issued photo ID is required each time. This applies to all guests without exception.

Getting in Touch

Our main phone number is +1 250-487-1280. For the most current information on hours, table schedules, upcoming events, and dining, calling ahead is the most reliable option. You can also reach MATCH Eatery and Public House directly at 778-476-8555 for reservation and menu enquiries. Staff on-site are the best source for any questions that come up during your visit.