Casino Rama Resort

Rama (near Orillia) · Toronto (GTA) and Central Ontario · run by Gateway

Casino Rama Resort is on Rama First Nation near Orillia, about 90 minutes north of Toronto, and describes itself as Ontario’s only First Nations resort casino. It’s open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with over 1,500 slots and electronic tables and 42 gaming tables. A 292-suite hotel, a spa and a 5,000-seat Entertainment Centre are on site.

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Address: 5899 Rama Rd, Rama, ON L3V 6H6
Phone: 1-800-832-7529
Casino hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Minimum age: 19, with government-issued photo ID
Slots: Over 1,500, counting electronic tables
Tables: 42: 36 table games and 6 poker tables
Hotel: 292 suites
Show venue: Entertainment Centre (5,000 seats)
Parking: Free, space for 2,500+ vehicles; valet $28

Casino Rama hours and gaming floor

Everything is on one floor, including the six poker tables. Table games run around the clock, but not every game is always open, so call first if you’re coming for a specific one.

Slots: More than 1,500 slots, including reels, progressives, video reels, video poker and electronic table games.
Tables: 42 gaming tables: 36 table games and 6 poker tables.
Table hours: Open 24/7. To confirm that a game is running, call 705-329-5121.
Table games: Squeeze baccarat, blackjack including Spanish 21, Three Card Poker, roulette, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud, High Card Flush, Big Raise Stud and Pai Gow Express.
Electronic tables: Player terminals in auto mode: blackjack and baccarat at $3 to $300, double-zero roulette at $3 to $100.
Poker: Six Hold’em tables. Call 705-329-5804 to check availability, then check in at the Poker Brush within two hours.
High-limit room: The High Limits Room has baccarat and high-limit blackjack.
Layout: Slots and table games are all on one floor.
Paying: Cages take Visa, Mastercard, debit or cash. Bank machines take Mastercard, American Express, Visa or debit.

Staying at the resort

The hotel is all suites and newly renovated. The pool is for hotel and spa guests, and the spa takes appointments. Suite types, house rules and hotels nearby are on our Casino Rama hotel page.

Size: A newly renovated all-suite hotel with 292 suites.
Check-in and check-out: Check-in at 4pm, check-out at 11am.
Pool: A heated indoor horizon saltwater pool on the third floor, open daily 7am to 10pm for hotel and spa guests.
Spa: The Spa at Rama Resort is open daily 10am to 7pm, and appointments are recommended: (705) 238-5933.

Casino Rama restaurants and bars

Gateway counts eight restaurants here, and none has a dress code. ATLAS at St. Germain’s and Simcoe Yard House take online reservations. For the others, call 1-800-832-7529. Hours aren’t listed here because we couldn’t confirm them for every restaurant.

Restaurants and food
Name	What it is	Where
ATLAS steak + fish at St. Germain’s	Steak and fish	Resort, under-19s allowed
MATCH Eatery & Public House	Eatery and public house	Resort, under-19s allowed
Simcoe Yard House	Restaurant	Gaming floor (19+)
Couchiching Court Buffet	Buffet	Gaming floor (19+)
Chow Lucky Noodle Bar	Noodle bar	Gaming floor (19+)
The Weirs	Restaurant	Resort, under-19s allowed
Tim Hortons	Coffee shop

Bars and lounges
Name	What it is	Where
Centre Bar	Bar
Firestarter Lounge	Lounge	Resort, under-19s allowed

Live shows at the resort

Shows here now default to 19+, a change that took effect in January 2026. Under-19s can only attend a show advertised as all ages. Tickets, ID and accessible seats are on our page about Casino Rama concerts and the Entertainment Centre.

Casino Rama Resort Entertainment Centre: 5,000 seats, retractable

Age: Since January 2026, all shows are 19+ unless otherwise indicated.
Box office: In the link just inside the main Rotunda entrance, between the hotel and the gaming floor. It opens on show nights from noon until showtime. You can also buy on Ticketmaster.

Casino Rama parking and valet

Self-parking is free, so you only pay if you choose the valet.

Self-parking: Free, with space for more than 2,500 vehicles.
Casino valet: At the main entrance around the clock from Friday 4pm to Monday 2am, for $28 including HST.
Hotel valet: For registered hotel guests, $28 including HST.

Casino Rama bus service and where to find it

Casino Rama is at 5899 Rama Road, on the eastern side of Lake Couchiching. The VIP Coach is the main alternative to driving from the GTA, and charter operators serve other regions.

Drive time: The resort gives about 90 minutes north of Toronto.
Where: On Rama First Nation, on the eastern side of Lake Couchiching in Ontario’s Lake Country.
VIP Coach: TOK Coachlines runs an express coach from the GTA 7 days a week, with extra pick-ups on Saturdays and Sundays. There’s no fare, but riders must be 19+ with ID and hold a My Club Rewards card. Call 1-705-329-3325.
Coach seats: Reservations board first, but seats aren’t guaranteed. Walk-ons can ride if there’s room.
New pick-up: The carpool lot at Highway 7 and Colossus Drive replaces the old Highway 400 and Major Mackenzie stop.
Charter buses: Groups book through the sales team on 1-705-329-3325, and members must be 19+ with government-issued photo ID.
Other buses: Outside operators run them, not the casino. For inquiries call 1-888-817-7262, then press 1 and 3.

ID, age and house rules at Casino Rama

Rama’s ID rule adds a detail worth checking before you leave home: your ID must also carry your signature. Our guide explains what to know before you go anywhere in Ontario.

Age: You must be 19 to enter the gaming floor or the Entertainment Centre.
ID: A driver’s licence, passport or Age of Majority Card works, but it must carry your signature and be in good condition. If you’re 21 or younger, bring a second piece of name ID, such as a debit, credit or health card.
During your visit: You may be asked for ID at any point, and you can’t bring outside food or drink onto the floor.
Dress code: None at any of the restaurants, and the FAQ states no rule for the gaming floor.
Smoking: The resort is smoke-free, with designated outdoor smoking areas.
Cannabis: Not allowed in any public part of the premises, including smoking patios and parking lots, or in hotel rooms.
Alcohol: Your own alcohol can only be consumed in your hotel room. Security confiscates it anywhere else.
Cameras: Cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited on the casino floor.
Under-19s: Allowed in the hotel, the spa, conference rooms, MATCH, ATLAS, The Weirs and Firestarter Lounge. Not allowed on the gaming floor, in its restaurants, or at the Entertainment Centre unless a show is advertised as all ages.
Pets: Only certified service animals.

Accessibility

Overall: The resort describes itself as fully accessible, including dining, gaming, the hotel, spa, entertainment and washrooms.
Wheelchairs: First come, first served at the casino main and bus entrances and the hotel bell desk. You leave government-issued ID until you return it, and you can’t reserve one.
Gaming floor: A slot attendant can help you find a game or remove a slot chair, and accessible tables are in the general table games area.
Show seats: Limited accessible seating at every performance through the box office on 1-800-832-7529, and hearing devices on request.
Hotel rooms: A limited number of accessible rooms, with wide doorways, lower counters, support bars and strobe detectors.
Service animals and support persons: Both are welcome, subject to the law and to age restrictions.

Who runs Casino Rama Resort

Gateway also runs the northern and southwestern Ontario sites. How OLG’s bundles divide the province.

What it is: Ontario’s only First Nations resort casino, celebrating 30 years in 2026.
How it came here: Rama was chosen as the site for a First Nation casino after a site selection process in 1994.
Who runs it: Gateway Casinos & Entertainment lists it among its Ontario properties.
Loyalty card: My Club Rewards is the resort’s loyalty card. Sign up at the Guest Services desk with valid ID.
Shops: The Gathering Place Collections has two shops of arts, gifts, clothing and souvenirs. Biindigen, on the gaming floor beside Tim Hortons, sells snacks and souvenirs.
Meeting space: Nearly 16,000 square feet.
Contact hours: The call centre answers 9am to 9pm.

Other casinos within reach of Orillia

From the GTA, you might weigh this trip against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto or Pickering Casino Resort. Gateway Casinos Innisfil and Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach are in the same OLG region. Barrie and Penetanguishene have Delta Bingo centres on OLG’s list of charitable gaming centres, and our list of Ontario casinos has the rest.

Casino Rama questions

Where is Casino Rama in Ontario?

At 5899 Rama Road in Rama, on Rama First Nation near Orillia, about 90 minutes north of Toronto.

What are Casino Rama’s hours?

The casino is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and table games now run 24/7 as well.

Is there a bus to Casino Rama?

Yes. TOK Coachlines runs the VIP Coach from the GTA 7 days a week. You must be 19+ and hold a My Club Rewards card. Outside operators run the other bus services.

Can under-19s stay at Casino Rama?

Yes. They can use the hotel, spa, conference rooms, MATCH, ATLAS, The Weirs and Firestarter Lounge, but not the gaming floor or its restaurants.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

Only to drink in your hotel room. Security confiscates it anywhere else.

Updated November 3, 2026 · CasinoOntario.org editorial team · Hours, prices and line-ups change, so confirm with the venue before you travel. Report a correction.