The casino
Cascades Casino Penticton on Vees Drive
Here is Cascades Casino Penticton at 201-553 Vees Dr., with the building, the week of hours and what happens at the door. For anything this page leaves open, the casino's phone is 250-487-1280.
By the Channel DeskChecked October 2026
The place on Vees Drive
The casino is at 201-553 Vees Dr., Penticton, BC V2A 8S3, next to the South Okanagan Events Centre. If you know the Events Centre, you know where to go. The site is leased from the City of Penticton, and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited operates the casino.
Vees Drive became its home in 2017. Before the move, the city's casino had spent about 15 years at the Lakeside Resort. The new building was an 11-month, $25-million project with 45,000 square feet of entertainment space. It also had Gateway's first MATCH rooftop patio.
For guests with disabilities, the casino is accessible. Wheelchairs, accessible formats and communication supports are available on request, so ask staff when you arrive.
201-553 Vees Dr., Penticton, BC V2A 8S3 · 250-487-1280
How the week runs
Open at the hour you pick
Day and time, Pacific: the floor, the tables, poker, MATCH and the Summit Bar.
| Zone | Hours as posted |
|---|---|
| Casino floor and slots | Sunday to Thursday 10 am to midnight; Friday and Saturday 10 am to 2 am |
| Live tables | Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30 pm, closing posted as "Late"; Sunday 2 pm to 10 pm; no hours posted Monday and Tuesday |
| Poker table | Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm, Sunday from 2:30 pm; closing not posted; sign-up 250-462-4304 from 11 am |
| MATCH Eatery & Public House | Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 1 am |
| Summit Bar | hours not published |
The gaming floor opens at 10 AM every day of the week. From Sunday to Thursday it closes at midnight, and on Friday and Saturday it stays open until 2 AM. That late close falls early on Saturday and Sunday morning, by the calendar.
Live tables keep a shorter week. Wednesday to Saturday they start at 4:30 PM, and the closing time is posted only as "Late", with no hour given. Sunday runs from 2 PM to 10 PM. No table hours are posted for Monday and Tuesday.
Poker is a Friday-to-Sunday game. The table opens at 6:30 PM on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 PM on Sunday; closing times are not posted. You can put your name down by phone at 250-462-4304 from 11 AM.
MATCH Eatery & Public House opens at 11 AM and stays open until 10 PM Sunday to Thursday, 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. All times are Pacific. Holiday hours are not published, so call the casino at 250-487-1280 to check a holiday.
| Day | Casino floor and slots | Live tables | Poker table | MATCH Eatery & Public House | Summit Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10 am to midnight | no hours posted | closed | 11 am to 10 pm | not published |
| Tuesday | 10 am to midnight | no hours posted | closed | 11 am to 10 pm | not published |
| Wednesday | 10 am to midnight | 4:30 pm to "Late" | closed | 11 am to 10 pm | not published |
| Thursday | 10 am to midnight | 4:30 pm to "Late" | closed | 11 am to 10 pm | not published |
| Friday | 10 am to 2 am | 4:30 pm to "Late" | from 6:30 pm | 11 am to 1 am | not published |
| Saturday | 10 am to 2 am | 4:30 pm to "Late" | from 6:30 pm | 11 am to 1 am | not published |
| Sunday | 10 am to midnight | 2 pm to 10 pm | from 2:30 pm | 11 am to 10 pm | not published |
At the door
- You must be 19 or older, the legal gambling age in British Columbia, and show valid government-issued photo ID to get in. Staff may ask for ID again at any time during your visit.
- Security scans the ID and checks it against the list of people restricted from entering, such as those enrolled in Game Break. For people who are let in, the system does not save personal information.
- Accepted photo ID includes a B.C. or North American driver's licence, a B.C. Identity Card or a B.C. Services Card. A Canadian or international passport, a Canadian permanent resident card, a Secure Certificate of Indian Status card and government-issued foreign ID count too.
- Bags and parcels may be searched at entry. Illegal drugs, weapons and outside alcohol are not allowed.
- No formal dress code is published, but clothing, accessories or signs Gateway considers gang-related or otherwise inappropriate mean no entry. Unauthorized photography, filming and live streaming are not allowed inside.
The Encore Rewards card
Encore Rewards is the casino's membership card, handled at the Guest Services desk. Membership is free, and the card is issued there once you show valid ID. This guide covers how to get it, not what the card does. Anyone enrolled in BCLC's Game Break self-exclusion program is refused entry to the casino, card or no card.
Questions people ask
Is the casino open after midnight?
On Friday and Saturday, yes: the floor stays open until 2 AM. From Sunday to Thursday it closes at midnight.
Are the tables open on a Monday?
No table hours are posted for Monday or Tuesday. Live tables run Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30 PM, and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM.
Is there poker on a Thursday?
Poker is not on the Thursday schedule: it runs Friday to Sunday. The table opens at 6:30 PM on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 PM on Sunday.
Do I need ID to get in?
Yes: you must be 19 or older and show valid government-issued photo ID, which security scans at the door. Staff may ask to see it again during your visit.