Casino Niagara opened its doors on December 9, 1996, beside Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. It was planned as a temporary facility, and as of October 2026 it is still open.
Then and now Checked October 8, 2026
- Opened
- December 9, 1996
- Years open
- since December 9, 1996
- Names
- Casino Niagara 1996
- Run by
- Mohegan, since June 11, 2019 · governed by OLG
- Casino
- Open 24/7, all holidays
- Live tables
- Live tables noon to 3:45 a.m. daily
- Loyalty card
- Momentum
- Address
- 5705 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T3
Holiday hours: see the casino's own site.Official site · Directions in Google Maps ↗
1996: a stopgap opens
Pari-mutuel betting on horse racing was Ontario's first legal gaming activity. Lotteries brought competition in the 1970s, and casinos followed in the 1990s. Casinos were the newcomers of that decade. Casino Niagara opened its doors on December 9, 1996, the second casino to open in Ontario.
The plan behind it was short term. Casino Niagara was meant as a temporary facility, open until the Niagara Fallsview casino resort was finished. That resort was built at a cost of $1 billion. It opened to the public on June 10, 2004.
Casino Niagara did not close when Fallsview opened. The stopgap kept running beside Clifton Hill, under the same provincial system as the new resort. As of October 2026, both casinos are open around the clock.
Who runs it
In Ontario, OLG conducts and manages all casino gaming. Private service providers run each casino day to day under long-term operating agreements. The AGCO regulates and registers those operators. For Casino Niagara, the provider is Mohegan, which took over day-to-day operation on June 11, 2019. The agreement with OLG runs 21 years and covers Fallsview Casino Resort as well.
The two casinos also share a rewards program. Momentum, Mohegan's program, works at Casino Niagara and Fallsview alike. Membership is free at 19 or older. Cards are issued at Guest Services at either casino on presentation of government-issued photo ID.
A visit in October 2026 Checked October 10, 2026
Directions in Google Maps ↗On the floor now
- Over 1,300 slot and video poker machines, including more than 350 progressives, on two levels
- 18-table poker room · tournaments each week and each month · seating handled via the Bravo Poker Live app
- Sports betting at 15 self-serve kiosks by LEV2L Sports Bar, 19+ · kiosks only
Food and drink
- LEV2L Sports Bar · Sports bar with pub fare, 275 seats, on the second casino level
- Chill Bar · Main-level grab-and-go bar at the Rotunda entrance · Open daily 9 AM to 2 AM, with snacks 24 hours
- Self-serve drink stations · Two free coffee, tea, water and soft drink stations on the gaming floor
Hotel
- No hotel of its own · The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview has direct indoor access
Parking
- Covered self-parking garage with 1,500 spaces, entered off the main driveway · variable rates, payment when leaving · overnight allowed
- EV charging on the 4th floor of the connected garage · fees apply
Getting there
- Shuttle free with Momentum card, OLG Stage or Avalon show ticket, or partner hotel key card
- Taxis, Uber, WEGO visitor buses and city transit
Accessibility
- Wheelchairs at Security, available in order of arrival · service animals welcome · no pets
At the door
- dining also 19+ · children not allowed anywhere on site · anyone looking under 30 is asked for ID, two pieces if 21 or younger
- Shirts and footwear must be worn · identity-hiding masks banned · indoor smoking prohibited · bag searches possible
- Photos and filming banned on the gaming floor · phones not permitted at slots or tables · Entrance on Level 1: 11 AM to 3 AM
Cash
- US currency exchange at any cage cashier or exchange machines on the gaming floor
Where sources differ
- Table count differs · 30 gaming tables on the home page, over 40 on the About page
- Kiosk location differs · all 15 on Level 2 by LEV2L in intro · FAQ adds Main Entrance on Level 3
- LEV2L hours differ · opens noon (Sunday to Thursday to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday to midnight) · FAQ says alcohol 9 AM to 2 AM
- VIP parking differs · Bender Street outdoor lot for Ascend+ on parking page · level 3 in Momentum FAQ
- Shuttle · daily 5 PM to 2 AM in FAQ · Friday, Saturday, Sunday and show days 4 PM to 12:45 AM on shuttle page
Sources: casinoniagara.com, niagaraparks.com, fallsviewcasinoresort.com. Not paid.
Casino Niagara now
Every day and every holiday, Casino Niagara stays open around the clock. Slots and electronic table games are always available. Live table games keep their own hours: noon to 3:45 a.m., daily. Holiday arrangements for each service need confirming on the casino's website.
The poker room has 18 tables. Players can call (905) 353-7000 to get on the wait list. Calls are taken up to 90 minutes before arriving.
Beyond the tables, the floor holds more than 1,300 slot machines. The slots and electronic tables are the part of the casino that never closes. Sports betting is handled at the sportsbook in LEV2L Sportsbar.
Before a visit
Casino Niagara is at 5705 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T3, beside Clifton Hill. General information is on 1.888.325.5788. The minimum age for entry is 19, and this applies to every dining outlet as well. Children are not permitted on the property. Security asks for ID from anyone who appears under 30, and two pieces of ID from anyone who appears 21 or younger.
Self parking is on site, and rates change. Parking is complimentary for Momentum members, based on the play recorded on their card. A shuttle links Casino Niagara and Fallsview. It is free with a Momentum card or a partner hotel key card.
Questions
Why was Casino Niagara called temporary?
It was planned as a temporary facility until the Niagara Fallsview casino resort was finished. Fallsview opened on June 10, 2004, and Casino Niagara stayed open.
Are children allowed inside Casino Niagara?
Children are not permitted on the property. The minimum age is 19 for all guests, and that covers dining too.
How can a visitor get from Casino Niagara to Fallsview?
A shuttle runs between the two casinos. The ride is free with a Momentum card or a partner hotel key card.