At a glance[1][3]
- Status
- OpenOpen 24h
- Type
- Casino
- Licence
- Government-run
- Area
- New Westminster
- Operator
- Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited
- 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 Starlight Casino
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
What is the minimum age? | 19 or older | Confirmed[8][9][10][11] |
Can foreign visitors enter? | ID: Driver’s licence, National ID, Passport, Residence card. ID is checked at the door | Confirmed[8][9][10][11] |
Open 24 hours? | Open 24 hours | Confirmed |
Are winnings taxed? | Winnings are not taxed. | Confirmed[6] |
Do I have to declare cash I bring in? | The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is C$10,000. | Confirmed[7] |
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 |
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[3]
Only confirmed items are displayed.
Slot machinesYes
Electronic table gamesBaccarat, Roulette, Blackjack
Horse racingYes
Table games[1][3]
Games listed on the official website.
| Game | House name |
|---|---|
| Poker and table poker | |
 Ultimate Texas Hold'em | — |
 Four Card Poker | — |
| Blackjack family | |
 Blackjack ・ Standard, Free Bet | — |
| Baccarat family | |
 Baccarat ・ Standard, EZ | — |
| Dice | |
 Craps ・ Standard | — |
| Roulette and wheels | |
 Roulette ・ Double zero (0, 00) | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| Games | NLHE, PLO |
| Stakes | NLHE：2/3 |
| Hours | Sunday–Thursday 11AM–Late; Friday & Saturday 24 Hours |
| Tournaments | Main series: The Big One, Super Saturday, High Rollers Weekend |
| Bad beat jackpot | Yes |
| Waitlist | Official app, Phone |
| Checked | 2026-09-30 |
Not confirmedTables, Comps for poker play
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.
- 1OfficialStarlight Casino – Table GamesChecked：2026-09-29
- 2OfficialStarlight Casino – PokerChecked：2026-09-29
- 3OperatorCasinos BC – Starlight Casino New WestminsterChecked：2026-09-29
- 4Location (map)Wikidata Q134777943 (coordinate location)Checked：2026-09-29
- 5OfficialStarlight Casino – SlotsChecked：2026-09-29
- 6RegulatorCRA Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1 Lottery winnings (prizes are not taxable unless gambling is a business)Checked：2026-09-29
- 7RegulatorCBSA - Travelling with CAN$10,000 or moreChecked：2026-09-29
- 8RegulatorGambling in B.C. (Province of British Columbia)Checked：2026-09-29
- 9RegulatorIGCO – About commercial gamblingChecked：2026-09-29
- 10OperatorCasinos BC – Enhanced Photo ID Requirements For EntryChecked：2026-09-29
- 11LawVoluntary Self-Exclusion Regulation, B.C. Reg. 217/2025 (effective 2026-04-13)Checked：2026-09-29
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