Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario

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3.8
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stewart thorne
1 month ago
Excellent breakfast menu
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Carole
1 month ago
Fun atmosphere
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Wise Sloth
1 month ago
I dont win much but I have fun. The parking isn't very far, just over the bridge and under the canopy and your there.
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Travis Smith
3 months ago
Restaurant sure is a disappointment. Always running out of items. Servers do their best but is unfortunately out of their hands. Hope it improves but has been disappointing last few years..
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Kelly
6 months ago
Usually have great breakfast but Feb 14 was an exception . Eggs were over cooked, and cold potatoes were cold and toast was cold.
Server dropped off coffee urn but I ordered decafinated tea . Came back with regular tea not decalf. Never touched the tea Told newer server all this but she just handed me the bill , we paid and left will make sure not to get served by that waitress in the future! Terrible service !
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Rita Loeding
1 year ago
Enjoyed our visit. We actually stopped in as a last minute activity for Memorial Weekend and had fun. Easy access from the bridge. Free parking. Friendly staff. Bar and seating area with TVs. Beverages - fountain drinks as well as bar. Clean restrooms.
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Charlene Cameron
3 years ago
Me and my mom had dinner there the other night. It was so delicious. The steak was so nice and tender and the potatoes and gravey were good as well. I didnt care for the choice of vegetable, which was mixed. but everything was hot. The soup was awesome as well. It had lots of vegetables in it and very tasty. Th cherry pie wasn't that great and I love cherry pie usually.
I have posted pics. Overall the meal was really good and a very reasonable price of 24.99 each I think.

Overview of the Casino in Northern Ontario

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie operates at 30 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (P6A 7A6), minutes from the International Bridge linking the city to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The property opened in 1999 as the first full-time casino in Northern Ontario and was acquired by Burnaby-based Gateway Casinos & Entertainment in 2017. Gaming is regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) alongside the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The gaming floor measures 35,000 square feet (3,300 m²). All play settles in Canadian dollars (CAD), and on-site currency exchange plus bank machines support visitors arriving from the United States.
Property detail Information
Address 30 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 7A6
Telephone 705-759-0100
Email [email protected]
Gaming floor 35,000 sq ft (3,300 m²)
Minimum age 19+ (government photo ID required)
Currency Canadian dollars (CAD)
Parking Free on-site

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How to Become a My Club Rewards Member

Step-by-Step Enrolment

Membership in the My Club Rewards program is free and processed in person at Guest Services. Registration takes a few minutes and grants immediate point accumulation on the floor.

To join, a guest should complete the following steps:

  • Go to the Guest Services desk on the gaming floor.
  • Present valid government-issued photo ID confirming age 19 or older.
  • Submit an email address to claim $5 in free play (new members receive a further $5).
  • Collect the My Club Rewards card and begin earning on slot and table wagers.

Once issued, the card is inserted into the slot machine or handed to the dealer so play is tracked. The card is tied to the cardholder and should be retained for redemption on future visits.

Earning and Redeeming Points

Points accrue on eligible slot and table play and convert into free play, dining credits, and member-only offers. Higher tiers unlock dining discounts and event invitations. The program runs across five levels: Rewards, Silver, Gold, Elite, and Ultra.

Slot Machines and Betting Limits

The floor holds more than 400 slot machines, including video, stepper, and keno formats, from penny play up to high-limit terminals. Wagers range from $0.01 to $5, and units use ticket-in, ticket-out (TITO) technology so funds transfer between games without coins. Cashing out produces a printed voucher redeemed at a kiosk or the cashier cage. Titles on rotation include Wheel of Fortune, Dragon Link, Lightning Link, Lightning Cash, Buffalo, Mystery of the Lamp, Lock It Links, 88 Fortune, Blazing 7’s, Money Link, and The Price is Right. Progressive jackpot units sit alongside classic three-reel cabinets.

Table Games, Electronic Terminals, and Poker

Poker Room

Poker is dealt as No-Limit Texas Hold’em in cash and tournament formats. A standard tournament runs Thursdays with a $75 entry, while a $125 tournament is scheduled on the last Thursday of each month. Tournament play typically starts at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) with set starting chips and a defined late-entry window.

Live Tables

The pit features Blackjack, Three Card Poker 6 Card Bonus, DJ Wild Stud Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, roulette, baccarat, and Mississippi Stud Poker. Electronic terminals replicate Blackjack (with side bets such as Lucky Aces, 21+3, and Lucky Lucky) and Roulette for guests who prefer digital play. Chips are bought with cash at the table, and dealers assist newcomers with rules and betting.

Activity

Days

Hours (Eastern Time)

Live table games

Wed, Thu & Sun

5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Live table games

Fri & Sat

4:30 PM – 2:30 AM

Restaurant menu

Daily

Open – 9:00 PM

Late-night bar

Sun–Thu

9:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Late-night bar

Fri & Sat

9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Promotions and Free Play

Promotions at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie are updated regularly and claimed on-site through Guest Services or participating kiosks. Members should confirm eligibility terms first, since draw and free-play offers carry fixed dates and times.

Current and recurring offers include:

  • Place the Ace: a draw paying a share of $20,000, with $2,500 added to the progressive at each draw, held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time).
  • Give Us Your Email: $5 in free play for submitting an email address, plus $5 more for new My Club Rewards sign-ups.
  • Holiday Gift Certificate Bonus: a $100 casino gift certificate returns a bonus item (a Gateway mug, hat, or $10 free play voucher).

Guests under the Stay + Play arrangement may qualify for a $10 Bonus Play voucher issued at hotel check-in. Live entertainment is staged every Saturday on the floor.

Dining at the Getaway Restaurant

Weekly Specials

Scheduled specials add fixed-price options. The $7.77 Lunch Menu runs Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Chicken & Ribs Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Fish & Seafood Fridays (beer-battered cod, deep-fried calamari) every Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Service Hours

The Getaway Restaurant is fully licensed and open daily, serving the main menu through 9:00 PM and a late-night bar menu afterward (Sunday–Thursday until 12:30 AM, Friday–Saturday until 1:00 AM). Breakfast precedes lunch and dinner service. Menu items include the Philly Steak Sandwich, Blackened Salmon, salads, appetizers, and desserts. Patrons must be 19+ for the licensed area.

Account Tiers, Payments, and On-Site Services

The My Club Rewards structure escalates through defined levels, each adding redemption value as accumulated play increases.

Tier

Position

Rewards

Entry level

Silver

Second level

Gold

Third level

Elite

Fourth level

Ultra

Highest level

Funds are managed on-site through several methods, as direct card transactions for gaming are not processed at the cage. Guests load play and settle winnings using the options below.

On-site financial services include:

  • Cash purchase of chips at tables and credits at machines (TITO vouchers for payouts).
  • Automated teller machines for debit and credit cash withdrawals.
  • My Club Rewards points redeemable for free play.
  • Currency exchange for U.S. visitors and Lotto ticket redemption up to $999.90.

Slot payouts print as vouchers, while larger sums and table winnings settle at the cashier cage. A banquet space seats up to 70 guests with a catering menu for private functions.

Getting There and Nearby Accommodation

The casino sits downtown, within walking distance of Station Mall and the St. Marys River waterfront. Nearby attractions include the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, the Art Gallery of Algoma, and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

Hotels Within Reach

No hotel sits on the property, but several are close. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterfront (208 St. Mary’s River Drive) is within walking distance, Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front (180 Bay Street) faces Station Mall, and Days Inn & Suites (184 Great Northern Road) is roughly a 10-minute walk. Further options include Fairfield Inn & Suites (633 Great Northern Road) and Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre (229 Great Northern Road).

Customer Support and Responsible Gaming

Assistance is available in person at Guest Services, by telephone at 705-759-0100, and by email at [email protected]. Entry requires valid photo ID and a minimum age of 19, and self-excluded or trespassed individuals are barred from the floor. Through GatewayGIVES, the operator and its patrons have supported over 50 local organizations and contributed more than $500,000 to community causes in “the Soo.” Since opening, Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie has directed over $35 million to the municipal budget and marked its 25th anniversary in 2024.