Club Regent Casino

Overview

Club Regent Casino, in Winnipeg's east end, is operated by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and is the more interesting of the province's two urban casinos. The interior leans into an aquatic theme — including a large aquarium feature — and the complex includes a 1,200-seat event centre and a substantial bingo hall.

There is no hotel on the property, which makes Manitoba a city-break market rather than a resort one. Downtown Winnipeg hotels are 15 to 20 minutes away by car, and rates there are among the lowest of any major Canadian city.

Manitoba's 18+ gaming age applies. The floor is mid-sized — roughly 1,200 machines and 30 tables — and consistently comfortable rather than spectacular.

The casino floor

About 1,200 slot machines fill the main floor, with a broad denomination spread and a modest high-limit area. The selection is current and includes progressive banks; the aquatic-themed rooms give the space more character than most floors of this size.

Around 30 table games cover blackjack, roulette, baccarat and a handful of card games at approachable minimums. Poker runs occasionally rather than as a standing room. A sports lounge covers major fixtures, and Jets nights are busy.

The bingo hall is a genuine differentiator: large, regularly scheduled sessions with a loyal following, and one of the best places in Canada to see the format run properly.

What the floor holds

Casino floor

approx. 60,000 sq ft

Slot machines

approx. 1,200

Table games

approx. 30

Poker room

Occasional

Sportsbook

Yes — lounge

Bingo

Yes — large hall

Hotel rooms

None — Winnipeg hotels 15–20 minutes away

High roller area

High-limit area

Figures are editorial estimates from publicly available information and change over time. Our casino games guide explains each game in detail.

Hotel & resort

No guest rooms on site. Downtown Winnipeg has a full range of hotels 15 to 20 minutes away, and there are mid-range options closer to the casino in the east end.

Manitoba has no casino hotel in the attached sense — if a room connected to a gaming floor is a requirement, the nearest options are in Saskatchewan or Ontario.

Dining

A buffet, a grill and casual counters plus lounge service — pitched at the local market, priced accordingly, and entirely adequate. Winnipeg's own restaurant scene, particularly in the Exchange District, is worth the trip downtown.

Entertainment

The 1,200-seat event centre programmes touring music, comedy and tribute acts through the year, and the bingo hall runs its own busy calendar. Free lounge entertainment appears most weekends.

Practical information

Address

1425 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2

Gaming age

18+ (Manitoba)

Casino hours

Open daily

Dress code

Casual

Parking

Free on-site parking

Getting there

East Winnipeg on Regent Avenue; approx. 20 minutes from downtown; city transit routes serve the site

Regulator

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries

Hours, dress standards and parking arrangements change seasonally. Confirm with the property before travelling.

Pros and cons

Verdict