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Kamloops Casino Q&A is an independent guide to Cascades Casino Kamloops at 1555 Versatile Drive, with one short reply per real question. It is not the casino's own site, and it takes no bets.
Answered by the Q&A teamChecked October 14, 2026
Is it open right now?
The doors open at 10 AM every day. Closing is at midnight from Sunday to Thursday and at 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, Pacific time.
Is the casino open at this hour?
The gaming floor is open Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight. On Friday and Saturday it stays open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. All times are Pacific time, which British Columbia keeps all year, so the clocks no longer change in spring and fall. Holiday hours are not published: the casino line, 250-372-3336, is the way to check them.
Live table games, the ones run by a dealer, start at 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. Poker runs Thursday to Saturday from 6 p.m. Closing times for both are not published, so neither end time can be given here.
| Casino floor | Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Live table games | Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m.; the closing time is not published |
| Poker room | Thursday to Saturday from 6 p.m.; the closing time is not published. Waitlist: 250-318-4810 after 10 a.m. |
| Summit Bar | same hours as the floor, in the centre of the floor |
| MATCH Eatery & Public House | hours as on file: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| ATLAS Steak + Fish | Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. until late; the closing time is not published |
Which photo ID gets you inside?
Every guest needs government-issued photo ID and must be 19 or older. Since June 26, 2023, every person entering a B.C. casino shows this ID. Security scans it and checks it against the list of people restricted from entering. That list includes people enrolled in Game Break, a voluntary self-exclusion program.
For people who are let in, the system does not save personal information. BCLC manages commercial gambling in the province and keeps the list of accepted ID. It includes a B.C. or North American driver's licence, the BCID identity card, the Services Card issued in B.C. and a Canadian or international passport. B.C. was the first jurisdiction in North America to require ID at the casino door.
- Age: 19 or older for any casino in BC.
- Photo ID on BCLC's list: Driver's licence (B.C. or North American); B.C. Identity Card (BCID); B.C. Services Card (with photo); Passport (Canadian or international); Canadian citizenship card; Permanent resident card; Secure Certificate of Indian Status; Canadian identity card issued by Global Affairs Canada; First Nations, Métis or Inuit band membership card; Other government-issued foreign photo ID.
- Security scans it at the door against the restricted list, which includes Game Break.
Can you get there without a car?
Yes, the casino is served by two nearby bus routes. On BC Transit Kamloops, the 5 Pineview has a stop called "1500 Blk Versatile Dr", just 64 m off as the crow flies. The 4 Pacific Way serves the corner of Pacific Way and Hugh Allan Dr, which is 460 m away. No shuttle, taxi stand or rideshare pickup point is published by the casino.
Drivers will find free parking listed by BCLC. No details are published on lot size or RV parking. Inside, the casino describes itself as accessible, and staff can provide a wheelchair, communication supports or accessible formats when asked.
| Car | Parking is free, as BCLC lists it for this casino. Lot size, height limits, EV chargers and RV spaces are not published. Enter the address 1555 Versatile Drive in a map app. Directions by car in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Bus | Bus 5 (Pineview): the "1500 Blk Versatile Dr" stop is where to get off, 64 m from the doors. Bus 4 (Pacific Way) is the backup: its stop at Pacific Way and Hugh Allan Dr is 460 m off. Check the timetable before the trip home: last buses are not listed here. Transit directions in Google Maps |
| Taxi or ride | The casino publishes no taxi stand or rideshare pickup point. Give the driver the street address: 1555 Versatile Drive. For the ride home, arrange it before the floor closes. The address in Google Maps |
| Wheelchair | The casino describes itself as accessible. Staff can lend a wheelchair and help with accessible formats or communication; just ask. Ask ahead by phone: 250-372-3336. The address in Google Maps |
| From Chances | Chances Kamloops, 1250 Halston Avenue, is 6.2 km from this casino in a straight line. Chances is a community gaming centre; the roads between the two are longer than that line. Both belong to Gateway, and one Encore Rewards card works in both. From Chances in Google Maps |
What is there to play inside?
More than 440 slot machines fill the floor, with bets from 1¢ to $5. One bank of them is on B.C. Gold, a progressive jackpot shared across the province. Other titles named include Lock it Link, Cleopatra, Tailgate Party, Dancing Drums, Wicked Winnings and Buffalo Gold Revolution. Fusion Virtual Multigame is the name for the electronic table games, which offer Baccarat, Roulette, Craps and Blackjack.
Dealer-run live tables open from 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The list shows over 8 table games, including Fast Action Hold'em, Mississippi Stud and Double Deck Blackjack. No minimums are published. The poker room has 2 tables, with no-limit Texas Hold'em listed. For the waitlist (the list of players waiting for a seat), phone 250-318-4810 after 10 a.m.
Where can you eat before or after?
Three places serve food at the casino. Summit Bar is in the middle of the gaming floor, serves a food menu and has one large HD screen. Its hours follow the floor: Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
MATCH Eatery & Public House is a pub and sports bar with a patio. Hours on file: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. ATLAS Steak + Fish, a steakhouse, opens Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m., and its closing time is not published.
What is the place on Halston Avenue?
It is Chances Kamloops, a smaller community gaming centre at 1250 Halston Avenue. It sits 6.2 km from Cascades Casino Kamloops in a straight line. Inside are over 200 slots from 1¢ to $1, electronic tables, the Barside Lounge & Grill and a racebook. A racebook takes bets on races, and this one uses self-serve wagering terminals.
Gateway, which runs Cascades Casino Kamloops, has owned it since January 2019. Encore Rewards points, from Gateway's free players club, are earned at both. The phone number for Chances is 250-554-1030.
Where can you gamble online legally in BC?
In British Columbia, the only online gambling site that is legal is PlayNow.com, operated by BCLC. BC permits gambling only when it is run by the provincial government. Since April 13, 2026, the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) has been the province's gambling regulator, taking over from the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch.
Instead, the links tagged Ad on this guide's home page point to a private online casino partner. It is neither run nor allowed by the province and has no connection to BCLC, the IGCO or the casino. Neither PlayNow limits nor Game Break extend to it, so BC residents playing there lose every provincial safeguard. The guide receives a commission from that partner.
Who can help if gambling stops being fun?
- Gambling Support BC answers 1-888-795-6111 toll-free at any hour, and its navigators find local services or book counselling that costs BC residents nothing.
- Under Game Break, BCLC's voluntary self-exclusion program, a person is kept out of BC gaming facilities and PlayNow.com for 3 years, 2 years, 1 year or 6 months, and the chosen term is fixed.
- At the casino, a GameSense Advisor and the GameSense Info Centre explain how games work and how to keep play in check.
Quick questions
Will it be open at 1 a.m. on a Sunday?
It depends on the night. Late on Saturday, yes: the floor stays open until 2 a.m., so 1 a.m. early Sunday falls inside the hours. On Sunday night it closes at midnight.
Can I get in with just my bank card?
No, a bank card is not on the list of accepted ID. Every guest shows government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence, a B.C. Services Card or a passport.
Is the bus stop close to the door?
Yes, the stop at 1500 Blk Versatile Dr on route 5 Pineview lies 64 m in a straight line from the casino. On route 4 Pacific Way, the stop is 460 m away.
Are there dealers on a Monday?
No, live tables run Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. On a Monday the slots and electronic table games are open during floor hours, 10 a.m. to midnight.
Do I have to pay to park there?
No, BCLC lists free parking at the casino. Lot size and RV parking details are not published.