Eighteen here, nineteen an hour west
Canada sets its gambling age province by province, and the two provinces this site covers do not agree. Quebec admits at 18. Ontario, which is where Niagara Falls is, waits until 19. A group travelling between the two can be legal in one room and turned away in the other.
The document rule is stricter than most visitors expect. The operator states it plainly: "Photocopies and photos of your ID on your phone will not be accepted." Bring the original.
The hours are a block, not a timetable
| Days | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 | 05:00 the next morning |
| Friday to Monday | 09:00 Friday | 05:00 Monday, without closing |
The floor carries more than 3,000 slot machines and 84 gaming tables, alongside electronic terminals, a poker lounge, sports betting terminals and an augmented-reality area. Dress is described simply as appropriate, with clothing depicting violence or associated with a violent group prohibited.
What the tables cost
A provincial monopoly changes who takes the money, not how much of it:
- Roulette: count the green pockets. Single zero costs 2.70% a bet, the American double zero 5.26%.
- Blackjack: 3:2 against 6:5 is 1.35 percentage points, which beats every other rule difference put together.
- Baccarat: banker 1.06%, player 1.24%, tie 14.36%.
The poker lounge is priced differently again: the house takes rake rather than an edge, so the cost of an hour is the cap and the percentage rather than the blinds.
Practical notes
- The casino is on an island in the river rather than downtown, so allow for the trip rather than assuming a walk.
- Winnings are not taxed in the hands of a recreational player in Canada. See the country page for the wider position.
- Quebec operates in French first. English is spoken on the floor, but signage and staff will lead in French.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the gambling age in Montreal?
- 18, and it applies to the bars, the restaurants and the Cabaret as well as the gaming floor. Ontario, where Niagara Falls is, sets 19 instead.
- Will a photo of my ID work at Casino de Montreal?
- No. The operator states that photocopies and photos of your ID on your phone are not accepted. Bring the original document.
- What are Casino de Montreal's opening hours?
- 9am to 5am the next morning from Monday to Thursday. From 9am on Friday it stays open continuously until 5am on Monday.
- How big is Casino de Montreal?
- More than 3,000 slot machines and 84 gaming tables, plus electronic terminals, a poker lounge, sports betting terminals and an augmented-reality gaming area.
Venue details, opening hours and the legal position on this page were checked against the operators' own material in August 2026. Casinos change hours, games and even addresses; confirm anything you are travelling for on the venue's own site before you go.