The Casino Floor
Casino Rama Resort is located at 5899 Rama Road in Rama, Ontario, roughly a 90-minute drive north of Toronto, traffic depending. The casino area is big by Ontario standards, about 192,000 square feet, and it does not close - it runs 24 hours a day, every day.
Slot counts usually fall somewhere between 1,800 and 2,200 machines. Reported numbers for table games range from 47 up to around 110 tables, which is a big enough gap that a quick phone call is sensible if you care about a specific game being open. The poker room holds roughly 10 tables with both cash games and scheduled tournaments on the go.
| Gaming Asset | Reported Range |
|---|---|
| Casino floor area | ~192,000 sq ft |
| Slot machines | 1,800 - 2,200 units |
| Table games | 47 - 110 tables |
| Poker tables | ~10 tables |
| Operating hours | 24/7 |
Entry checks are straightforward. You need government-issued photo ID, and you must be at least 19 years old, which lines up with Ontario gaming rules. Player cards are issued at the guest services desk on site, so bring your ID once and get it set up. After that, you just insert or show the card at slot machines or table game terminals if you want your play tracked.
High-limit play is not hidden, but it sits in its own parts of the floor. Staff at the entrance or guest services will usually point you to the right section. For money handling, the main cashier cage deals with cash, Interac Debit, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Credit arrangements or front money accounts are handled directly through the cage at 705-329-5194.
Getting to the Floor
- Head to 5899 Rama Road, Rama, Ontario L3V 6H6.
- Go through the main entrance and be ready to show valid photo ID.
- Age verification happens at the entry point - 19+ is mandatory.
- Stop at guest services to register for a player card if you do not already have one.
- Use that player card at slots or tables when you play so activity can be tracked.
- If you want higher limits, ask any floor staff about the high-limit sections.
- All cash, chips, and credit transactions are finalized at the main cashiering cage.
Who Owns and Regulates This Place
Casino Rama Resort is co-owned by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Day-to-day operations are not run directly by those owners but by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited under contract. The resort is built on reserve land, which makes it Ontario’s only First Nations resort casino as a matter of structure and law, not just branding.
Oversight and licensing sit with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). That regulator issues the commercial license and monitors compliance with provincial gaming rules. OLG, as co-owner and Crown corporation, adds another governance layer and handles provincial gaming strategy.
| Entity | Role |
|---|---|
| Chippewas of Rama First Nation | Co-owner, land holder |
| Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp | Co-owner, provincial governance |
| Gateway Casinos and Entertainment | Contracted operator |
| AGCO | Licensing and compliance regulator |
The doors first opened in July 1996. Architectural and interior details reference the Rama First Nation and the Lake Couchiching area rather than a generic casino look. Official and third-party descriptions keep coming back to that point, so it clearly sits in the core identity of the property.
Entertainment Centre
On the same property there is an entertainment centre that can hold around 5,000 people. The schedule shifts between concerts, fights or other sports cards, and television or staged productions. With that capacity, it counts as one of the larger mid-market venues in Ontario outside Toronto, which matters if you compare seating to other regional arenas.
Ticketing is run through Ticketmaster plus an on-site box office. For general ticket questions, the box office phone number is 1-800-832-7529.
Booking a Ticket
- Go to casinorama.com and open the Entertainment section.
- Scroll through the calendar to find the date and show you want.
- Click through on a specific event to open the Ticketmaster purchase page.
- Pick your seating zone and number of tickets.
- Pay through Ticketmaster with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
- Keep the email receipt - tickets can be printed or kept on a phone wallet.
- On the event day, arrive with your ticket and photo ID and show them at the scanner or box office window.
The entertainment centre runs on its own timetable. Show dates and times do not mirror casino floor scheduling, so a separate check of the event calendar is always needed.
