At a glance[2]
- Status
- Open
- Type
- Casino
- Licence
- Government-run
- Area
- Nanaimo
- Regulator
- Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO)
Practise in the app
A link will appear once the app is out.
Coming soonEntry and money rules for Casino Nanaimo
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
What is the minimum age? | 19 or older | Confirmed[5][6][7][8] |
Can foreign visitors enter? | ID: Driver’s licence, National ID, Passport, Residence card. ID is checked at the door | Confirmed[5][6][7][8] |
Are winnings taxed? | Winnings are not taxed. | Confirmed[3] |
Do I have to declare cash I bring in? | The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is C$10,000. | Confirmed[4] |
Is there a dress code? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Is there an entry fee? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I use cash or a credit card? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I exchange money? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
What are the minimum bets? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Open 24 hours? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Status: Confirmed = checked with a source; No rule in law = checked and no rule exists; Varies = set by each venue; Not confirmed = not yet checked.
Beyond the tables[2]
Only confirmed items are displayed.
Slot machinesYes
Table games[2]
Games listed on the official website.
| Game | House name |
|---|---|
| Poker and table poker | |
 Ultimate Texas Hold'em | — |
| Blackjack family | |
 Blackjack ・ Standard, Free Bet | — |
| Baccarat family | |
 Baccarat ・ EZ | — |
Articles on this casino’s tables
Shown from the table types in this casino’s data.
Free Bet Blackjack strategy (casino table game) and what changes with Push 22Free Bet Blackjack, a casino table game - free doubles and splits, the hands that change, and a 1.04% house edge.
Checked: 2026-10-01 About 6 min- How to read a blackjack basic strategy chart, and what S17, H17, doubling rules and surrender change
Basic strategy chart symbols, close cells, what S17/H17, doubling and surrender change, and house edge by rule.
Checked: 2026-10-01 About 7 min - Blackjack 6 to 5 vs 3 to 2 payout, house edge and even money
Blackjack 6 to 5 vs 3 to 2 - the payout on a bet of 10, the house edge, the strategy chart, and even money.
Checked: 2026-10-01 About 5 min - Ultimate Texas Hold'em strategy chart for the 4x preflop bet, 2x on the flop and 1x on the river
Ultimate Texas Hold'em (UTH) strategy chart: 4x preflop, 2x flop, 1x river, house edge and trips pay tables.
Checked: 2026-10-01 About 6 min - How to play baccarat for beginners, the third-card rule and the bets
Baccarat rules for your first time. How cards are counted, the Player, Banker and Tie bets, the third-card chart, payouts and house edge, and table etiquette.
Checked: 2026-10-02 About 5 min
Poker room[2]
| Cash games | Yes |
|---|
Not confirmedGames, Stakes, Tables, Hours, Tournaments, Bad beat jackpot, Comps for poker play, Waitlist
Blackjack rules
Rules set by the regulator of British Columbia. The rules actually used at this casino are not confirmed.
| Table | Decks | Dealer on soft 17 | Double down on | Resplit | Dealing | Blackjack pays | Surrender | Double after split | Resplit aces | When dealer has blackjack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Blackjack | 6 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 3:2 | — | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
| 6 to 5 Blackjack | 6 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 6:5 | — | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
| Free Bet Blackjack with Push 22 | 6 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 3:2 | — | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
| Double Deck Blackjack | 2 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 3:2 | None | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
*Rules can change. Check at the table. Practise in the app (coming soon)
Sources
The check date is the day we read the source.
- 1Location (map)OSM way 479133304 Casino NanaimoChecked：2026-09-30
- 2OperatorCasinos BC – Casino NanaimoChecked：2026-09-29
- 3RegulatorCRA Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1 Lottery winnings (prizes are not taxable unless gambling is a business)Checked：2026-09-29
- 4RegulatorCBSA - Travelling with CAN$10,000 or moreChecked：2026-09-29
- 5RegulatorGambling in B.C. (Province of British Columbia)Checked：2026-09-29
- 6RegulatorIGCO – About commercial gamblingChecked：2026-09-29
- 7OperatorCasinos BC – Enhanced Photo ID Requirements For EntryChecked：2026-09-29
- 8LawVoluntary Self-Exclusion Regulation, B.C. Reg. 217/2025 (effective 2026-04-13)Checked：2026-09-29
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Photo credits
- Background (British Columbia): Photo by Xicotencatl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Resized.