Quebec has four full-size land-based casinos, all owned by the provincial government and run through a Loto-Québec subsidiary: the Casino de Montréal, the Casino du Lac-Leamy (Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy) in Gatineau, the Casino de Charlevoix (Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix) in La Malbaie, and the Casino de Mont-Tremblant. Alongside these, the province operates three smaller gaming halls, called salons de jeux, in Quebec City, Trois-Rivières and Rimouski. This guide lists every venue, where each one is and how it fits into Quebec’s state-run gaming system.
Key Points
- Four casinos, all government-run: Montréal, Lac-Leamy (Gatineau), Charlevoix (La Malbaie) and Mont-Tremblant.
- Three gaming halls: salons de jeux in Quebec City, Trois-Rivières and Rimouski.
- Operator: Loto-Québec, through the Société des casinos du Québec — no private casinos exist in the province.
- Regulator: the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ).
- Minimum age: 18, with photo ID required.
- Largest venue: the Casino de Montréal, with 3,000+ slot machines.
Who runs the casinos in Quebec?
All legal casinos in Quebec are owned and operated by the provincial government, not by private companies. Quebec’s Crown corporation Loto-Québec controls gaming across the province, and its subsidiary the Société des casinos du Québec builds and runs the four casinos. Two further subsidiaries handle specific parts of the business: Resto-Casino operates the restaurants and bars inside the venues, while Casiloc owns and maintains the casino buildings.
This government-only model exists because of federal law. Canada’s Criminal Code allows only the provinces to “conduct and manage” gambling, and each province decides how to do so. Quebec chose to keep casinos in public hands, with the profits going to government services and provincial debt reduction. You can read more about that national framework in our overview of how gambling is regulated in Canada, and see where Quebec sits among the country’s other provinces in our guide to land-based casinos across Canada.
How many casinos are there in Quebec?
There are four full casinos in Quebec and three gaming halls. The four casinos offer live dealer table games as well as slot machines, while the gaming halls focus on slot machines and electronic games with a smaller footprint and no large-scale live table pits. All seven venues are operated by Loto-Québec; there are no privately owned commercial casinos in the province.
- Casino de Montréal — Montreal (Île Notre-Dame)
- Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy — Gatineau (Outaouais)
- Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix — La Malbaie (Charlevoix)
- Casino de Mont-Tremblant — Mont-Tremblant (Laurentians)
The four Quebec casinos
Each of Quebec’s four casinos is tied to a distinct region and visitor experience, from a flagship city venue to resort casinos attached to hotels. The details below are drawn from Loto-Québec and the venues themselves; slot and table counts shift over time, so treat them as approximate and confirm current numbers before a visit.
Casino de Montréal
The Casino de Montréal is the largest casino in Quebec and in Canada by gaming floor, and it was the province’s first. It opened on 9 October 1993 on Île Notre-Dame (Notre Dame Island), a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River within Parc Jean-Drapeau. The complex reuses two pavilions built for Expo 67 — the former France and Québec pavilions — linked to a later annex. It offers more than 3,000 slot machines and around 80 gaming tables, along with restaurants, bars and a cabaret. Since 2020 it has no longer run 24 hours a day; typical closing times are around 3 a.m. on weekdays and later on weekends, but hours change, so check ahead.
Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy
The Casino du Lac-Leamy is Quebec’s casino in the Outaouais region, directly across the river from Ottawa. It opened on 24 March 1996 in what was then the city of Hull (now part of Gatineau), at 1 boulevard du Casino, overlooking a former quarry lake. It has more than 1,800 slot machines and over 65 gaming tables, including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps and poker. The site is a full resort: an attached Hilton hotel with hundreds of rooms and an on-site theatre that hosts concerts and shows, which is why it now carries the “Hôtel-Casino” name.
Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix
The Casino de Charlevoix is Quebec’s resort casino in the Charlevoix region, about 150 km northeast of Quebec City. It opened on 24 June 1994 in the Pointe-au-Pic sector of La Malbaie, next to the historic Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu hotel. It is the smallest of the four by game count, with roughly 800 slot machines and around 20 gaming tables. When Loto-Québec partnered to acquire and expand the neighbouring Manoir Richelieu, Charlevoix effectively became Quebec’s first casino paired with a hotel, and it remains a scenic, lower-volume destination compared with Montreal or Lac-Leamy.
Casino de Mont-Tremblant
The Casino de Mont-Tremblant is the newest of the four and the only one in the Laurentians. It opened on 24 June 2009 — the first new casino in the province since Lac-Leamy in 1996 — on the Versant Soleil side of the Mont-Tremblant resort, at 300 chemin des Pléiades. It is a compact mountain-resort casino with roughly 500 slot machines plus table games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat and Texas Hold’em poker. A free gondola links the casino to the resort’s pedestrian village, making it a day-trip add-on for skiers and summer visitors rather than a standalone gambling destination.
Quebec Casinos at a Glance
| Casino | City / Region | Opened | Approx. slot machines | Approx. gaming tables | Notable feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino de Montréal | Montreal (Île Notre-Dame) | 1993 | 3,000+ | ~80 | Largest in Canada; former Expo 67 pavilions |
| Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy | Gatineau (Outaouais) | 1996 | 1,800+ | 65+ | Attached Hilton hotel and theatre |
| Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix | La Malbaie (Charlevoix) | 1994 | ~800 | ~20 | Beside Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu |
| Casino de Mont-Tremblant | Mont-Tremblant (Laurentians) | 2009 | ~500 | Live tables + poker | Mountain resort; gondola to village |
Quebec’s gaming halls (salons de jeux)
Beyond the four casinos, Loto-Québec runs three smaller gaming halls known as salons de jeux. These are not full casinos: they concentrate on slot machines and electronic games, with some electronic table games and, in places, poker, but without the large live-dealer pits and resort facilities of the main casinos. The three locations are:
- Salon de jeux de Québec — Quebec City
- Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières — Trois-Rivières
- Salon de jeux de Rimouski — Rimouski
The same age limit and responsible-gambling rules apply at the gaming halls as at the casinos. Addresses and opening hours for these venues are updated by Loto-Québec and have changed in the past (the Quebec City hall, for example, has relocated), so confirm the current location before travelling.
What games can you play in Quebec casinos?
Quebec’s casinos offer the standard mix of slot machines and live table games, with the range depending on the venue’s size. Slot machines (including video poker and electronic games) make up the bulk of the floor at every location. The larger casinos — Montréal and Lac-Leamy — add deep tables of roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps and poker, while Charlevoix and Mont-Tremblant carry a narrower selection of tables. If you are new to the floor, our explainer on how casino games work covers the main categories and the house edge behind each one.
What is the legal gambling age in Quebec?
The minimum age to gamble in Quebec is 18. Quebec is one of just three provinces — along with Alberta and Manitoba — that set the limit at 18; most of Canada uses 19. The rule applies everywhere Loto-Québec operates games of chance, including all four casinos and the three gaming halls, and venues can ask for government-issued photo ID at the door or at the cash. Visitors should carry ID even if they are clearly over 18.
How are Quebec casinos regulated?
Quebec casinos are regulated by the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ), the provincial board responsible for alcohol, horse racing, games and combat sports. For gambling, the Régie oversees licensing and supervises the rules that apply to the state casinos and video lottery, acting independently of Loto-Québec, which runs the games. In practice this splits the roles: Loto-Québec and the Société des casinos du Québec operate the venues, while the Régie sets and enforces the regulatory conditions. This provincial setup is part of the wider Canadian system — gambling in Canada has been legal in its modern form only since Criminal Code reforms in the late twentieth century, a story we trace in our history of gambling in Canada.
Planning a visit: what to know first
A little preparation avoids the most common surprises at Quebec’s casinos. Keep these practical points in mind:
- Hours vary by venue and season. None of the casinos runs 24/7 any more, and the resort venues (Mont-Tremblant and Charlevoix) adjust hours seasonally. Check the official schedule before you go.
- Bring photo ID. You may be asked to prove you are 18 or older at entry or when cashing out.
- Getting there differs widely. The Casino de Montréal is on an island reached by bridge, Metro and shuttle; Mont-Tremblant is a mountain-resort venue reached by a gondola from the village; Lac-Leamy and Charlevoix are hotel resorts with parking on site.
- Dress and smoking rules apply. The casinos enforce a smart-casual standard and are smoke-free indoors; designated outdoor areas are provided.
- Online play is separate. Loto-Québec runs the only provincially sanctioned online casino in Quebec. The land-based venues and the online platform are run by the same corporation but are distinct experiences.
Common mistakes visitors make
The most frequent errors are easy to avoid once you know Quebec’s system. Watch for these:
- Assuming the age limit is 19. It is 18 in Quebec, but travellers from Ontario or most other provinces sometimes expect 19 — and that can matter for younger members of a group crossing provincial lines.
- Expecting private-brand casinos. There are no commercial, privately owned casinos in Quebec. Any site or venue claiming to be a Quebec casino that is not operated by Loto-Québec is not a sanctioned land-based casino.
- Confusing gaming halls with casinos. The salons de jeux in Quebec City, Trois-Rivières and Rimouski are not full casinos and do not offer the same live table games.
- Treating games as a way to make money. Every casino game carries a built-in house edge, so over time the odds favour the house. No system, demo mode or strategy changes that; play only money you can afford to lose.
- Not checking hours. Relying on out-of-date “24-hour” information is a common trip-planning mistake, since none of the venues operates around the clock today.
Responsible gambling in Quebec
Gambling in Quebec is intended as entertainment, not a source of income, and help is available if it stops being fun. The province’s free, confidential helpline, Jeu : aide et référence (Gambling: Help and Referral), operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-461-0140 (514-527-0140 in the Montreal area). The minimum age is 18, and Loto-Québec offers self-exclusion and limit-setting tools at its venues. For helplines, self-exclusion programs and warning signs across the country, see our guide to responsible gambling resources in Canada. This article is for information only and is not gambling, legal or financial advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many casinos are in Quebec?
Quebec has four full casinos — the Casino de Montréal, the Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, the Casino de Charlevoix in La Malbaie and the Casino de Mont-Tremblant. It also has three smaller gaming halls (salons de jeux) in Quebec City, Trois-Rivières and Rimouski. All seven are run by Loto-Québec.
Who owns the casinos in Quebec?
They are owned by the Quebec government. The Crown corporation Loto-Québec controls gaming in the province, and its subsidiary the Société des casinos du Québec operates the four casinos. There are no privately owned commercial casinos in Quebec.
What is the largest casino in Quebec?
The Casino de Montréal is the largest, with more than 3,000 slot machines and around 80 gaming tables. It is also the largest casino in Canada by gaming-floor area and was the first to open in Quebec, in 1993.
What is the legal gambling age in Quebec?
The minimum gambling age in Quebec is 18. This applies at all four casinos and the three gaming halls. Quebec is one of only three provinces — with Alberta and Manitoba — that set the age at 18 rather than 19.
Who regulates gambling in Quebec?
The Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) regulates gambling in Quebec, including licensing and oversight of the state casinos and video lottery. Loto-Québec operates the games, while the Régie sets and enforces the regulatory rules.
