Gateway Casino London Canada - Gaming Overview

What the Property Actually Offers

Gateway Casino London operates at 900 King Street in London, Ontario, within the Western Fair grounds. The venue has been through several upgrades, and the most substantial change arrived in June 2026, when it reopened as Cascades Casino London after a full makeover. The refreshed floor now carries 891 slot machines, 18 live table games, and 28 electronic table game terminals. On top of that, there is a PROLINE+ sportsbook lounge on site and a racebook connected directly to Western Fair Raceway.

Slot play runs from low-denomination penny machines through to higher-limit units for larger wagers. At the tables, you will find Blackjack, Mississippi Stud Poker, and Mini Baccarat in regular rotation. A dedicated poker room is not confirmed here, which matters if your entire visit is planned around live poker.

The PROLINE+ lounge arrived with the 2026 renovation. PROLINE+ is the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s in-house sports betting product, so its presence signals how OLG wagering is being plugged directly into Gateway-operated Ontario sites. Public information does not explain in detail how revenue or operations are split between Gateway and OLG in that lounge. That type of opaque arrangement is not rare for provincially linked sportsbooks, but it is worth being aware of.

The racebook deserves its own mention. It is tied into Western Fair harness racing, which means you can place pari-mutuel-style bets on live races while still having access to regular casino gaming under the same roof. That combined setup is not standard at every Ontario casino.

Regulatory Structure and Licensing

Gateway took over the London casino in December 2016 through the Southwest Gaming Bundle, a group of 11 Ontario properties acquired from OLG. Under that bundle, Gateway signed a 20-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement. OLG keeps the legal gaming mandate for the province, while Gateway acts as the commercial operator on the floor. Oversight at the top level sits with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

The end result is a layered model that looks like this: Gateway manages day-to-day casino activity, OLG retains the mandate and framework, and AGCO regulates OLG and the licensed operation. It is a two-tier structure used across Ontario’s provincially connected casinos, and the London property works fully inside that system.

Any gambling at a licensed property involves a real possibility of losing money that you did not plan to lose. Ontario rules require responsible gambling tools and policies at provincially linked venues, but the exact list of programs active at this specific casino is not laid out in detail in publicly available documentation. Anyone who needs self-exclusion, information on limits, or help with problem gambling can approach AGCO or OLG directly. Both maintain province-wide support channels.

One practical point tends to matter more than any formal program. Setting a firm spending limit before walking through the doors generally works better than trying to improvise a stopping point once you are already on the floor. The physical environment, like most casinos, is simply not designed to make pausing easier.

Gateway’s corporate head office is in Burnaby, British Columbia. The group runs 31 casinos across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Majority control sits with Catalyst Capital Group Inc. through GTWY Holdings Limited. All gaming, dining, and entertainment transactions at Gateway Casino London are processed in Canadian dollars.

Planning a Visit - What to Confirm First

Casino hours are reported inconsistently by third-party websites, and those listings are not always updated. One source, PlayCanada, states that the casino is open 24 hours a day, with table games running roughly from midday until about 4:00 a.m. Another site, CasinosInCanada, mentions hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Tripadvisor shows patterns that look close to continuous operation but also do not fully line up. With that kind of variation, treating external listings as approximate only is safer.

The only reliable way to confirm is to contact the property itself before leaving home. You can reach the casino at 519-672-5394 or by email at [email protected]. Free on-site parking is available directly at the King Street location, which simplifies arrival.

A few points are worth settling before you show up:

1. Confirm the current operating hours by phone or email, and if table games are important for your visit, verify their schedule specifically.
2. Check the gaming floor information at gatewaycasinos.com so you have a sense of slot denominations and which table games are active.
3. If you plan to spend time in the PROLINE+ lounge, review OLG’s current terms, markets, and eligible bet types online in advance so there are fewer surprises on-site.
4. Bring valid government-issued photo ID. Staff regularly verify age at Ontario licensed casinos, and being turned away at the door is very possible without proper ID.
5. If you are interested in racebook wagering, look up the Western Fair Raceway harness racing calendar ahead of time, as live racing dates influence what is available to bet.

One more practical detail: the sportsbook lounge, even though physically inside the casino, operates under OLG’s PROLINE+ framework. For detailed questions about markets, settlement rules, or wagering limits, OLG support channels are typically better sources than the casino floor staff.

Dining on the Property

On the food and drink side, MATCH Eatery and Public House opened at this casino in September 2025. It is Gateway’s in-house pub brand, geared around casual dining, bar service, sports on screens, and occasional live music. For reservations or basic queries, you can call 519-643-3535 or email [email protected]. Daily hours shift a bit through the week, so a quick check before planning a late visit can save some trouble.

Chow Lucky Noodle Bar was added during the 2026 renovation phase and offers an alternative to pub-style menus. The Getaway Restaurant is also in the building and works better if you are looking for a shorter break during gaming rather than a full sit-down meal. Having three separate dining outlets in one mid-sized Ontario casino is slightly above what you will see at similar properties.

While you are at a machine or table, floor staff circulate with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, including coffee, tea, and fountain soft drinks. There is no charge for those, which becomes relevant during longer sessions when small add-on costs tend to pile up.

For group bookings, private events, or semi-private areas at MATCH, using the dedicated email listed above is the most direct route. For all other dining questions, the guest services desk near the main entrance can point you to current menus, opening hours, or seasonal offers for the on-site outlets.

How the Property Got Here

The London venue opened originally in September 1999 as a slots facility attached to Western Fair Raceway, focused heavily on machine play. Over time, that footprint expanded, and the site evolved into a full casino with live table games alongside the racetrack. The 2026 relaunch as Cascades Casino London represents the most substantial shift since that starting point. It introduced the formal sportsbook lounge, broadened dining, and increased overall gaming capacity.

In May 2017, Gateway announced that it would invest around CAD 200 million into developing the London property over the life of its obligations under the Casino Operating and Services Agreement. The same Southwest Gaming Bundle that gave Gateway control of London also covered properties in Point Edward, Woodstock, Clinton, Dresden, and Hanover.

Cascades is one of Gateway’s regional brands used at several Ontario locations. Applying that name to the London casino does not alter the underlying regulatory picture. The property still falls under the OLG COSA and AGCO oversight structure already described. It is still common to see the venue listed in third-party directories as Gateway Casinos London rather than Cascades Casino London. Sites such as Tripadvisor, Yelp, and PlayCanada often take months, sometimes longer, to refresh naming after a rebrand.

For media or press-related questions, the designated point of contact is Sandra Shechter, Manager, Media and Public Relations, at [email protected]. For broader corporate background, current property list, and investor-facing material, gatewaycasinos.com remains the main source.