Rideau Carleton Casino live casino tables

Table Games Hours and What Is Open

We run our live table games from 12:00 to 04:00, Sunday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays we extend play until 06:00, giving you extra time if you want a longer night at the tables. All regular table games follow this schedule - blackjack, roulette, baccarat and poker.

Arriving close to opening usually means you get seated right away. On weekend nights, especially from 20:00 to 02:00, the pits fill up quickly. If you have a favorite game or like a specific seat at the table, it is better to come a bit earlier or wait until the late crowd thins out.

Games We Offer

On our live floor you will see multiple blackjack tables with different minimum bets, so you can pick a limit that matches what you are comfortable putting on the felt. Roulette is offered in both American and European formats. The wheel signage at each table makes it clear which version you are about to play.

Baccarat runs with the familiar banker, player and tie bets. Poker formats rotate during the week based on traffic and tournament timing, so the exact mix changes from day to day. We also spread pai gow and craps, but those tables are not guaranteed every session.

Our VIP salons follow the same operating hours as the main floor, but with higher minimums and a quieter setting. On heavy nights you may need to arrange access with our team in advance.

Getting Here

Our property sits at 4837 Albion Road South, in Gloucester, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1A3. We are roughly 19.5 kilometers from downtown and under a 10 minute drive from the airport, so flying in is fairly straightforward.

From Greenboro transit station you can take a shuttle that runs about once an hour from 08:30 until 00:30. On-site parking accommodates several hundred vehicles, and the lots connect directly to our main entrance.

The building does not close - the casino operates 24 hours. Slot machines are active around the clock, but live tables are not, so it is worth aligning your trip with the table game hours if that is your focus.

Age and ID Requirements

You must be 19 or older to enter our gaming areas. Our staff will request government-issued identification at the door, and sometimes again when you join tables. A driver’s license, passport, or provincial ID card is acceptable. Keep it handy in a pocket or small wallet, because checks can happen at a few different points as you move.

We do not permit minors on the gaming floor, even when they are accompanied by adults. Everyone in your party has to meet the age requirement, no exceptions.

VIP High Limit Salons

In the high limit salons we run the same core titles as the main floor - blackjack, baccarat and roulette - but with substantially higher stakes. For most sessions you do not need formal membership or a long pre-registration process. You simply have to meet the minimum bet amounts posted at those tables.

The salons are designed to be calmer and less crowded. Seating is more comfortable, and cocktail service is more focused on the players in the room. Table limits begin where main floor maximums stop, so it really is a step up in betting size.

If you prefer playing without a large rail of onlookers and your bankroll fits the higher limits, these rooms usually feel more comfortable.

Slots and Other Gaming

Alongside our live tables, we host over 1,200 slot machines that run 24 hours a day. Slots stay open when the last table closes, so even if it is 05:00 on a Tuesday morning you still have something to play. The lineup stretches from penny machines to high-limit cabinets, with progressive jackpots linked across several units and their current totals displayed on overhead screens.

During a visit you can move back and forth between table games and slots. Some guests use the machines as a short break in between blackjack or roulette sessions, others transition fully to slots when tables shut down for the night.

Food and Drinks

We have several restaurants on site. Breakfast service typically runs from 09:00 to 11:00, with lunch and dinner available through the rest of the day. Walk-ins are fine most of the time, although you might see a wait on busy weekend evenings.

On the gaming floor, cocktail servers circulate between tables and machines. Active players can access complimentary beverages as per standard casino practice. For exact drink policies at a given time, our floor staff can clarify the details.

Planning your meal around table game start and end times keeps your session smoother, especially when operating hours naturally break up the night.

Entertainment Venues

The Joint is our mid-size venue with room for about 400 guests, and we use it for concerts, comedy nights and special events. Hard Rock Live is larger and handles major touring shows. Programming changes seasonally. Tickets are handled separately from gaming admission, although guests who spend time with us on property receive early information on upcoming events.

Scheduling a couple of hours at the tables before or after a show works well, especially on Fridays and Saturdays when entertainment and live gaming run side by side. You can always check the event calendar on our site or at our information desks inside the casino.

Hard Rock Brand and Property Development

Hard Rock International assumed 51 percent operational control in September 2017, and the property is now branded as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. The development plan includes a roughly 150-room hotel, expansion to around 1,500 slot machines, and upgrades to our entertainment spaces.

Construction is ongoing while we keep gaming fully operational. New facilities are phased in as they are ready. Our license status is unchanged - we remain Ottawa’s only legal casino - and the Hard Rock project is aimed at building a full entertainment complex, not just a room with games.

Your First Table Game Session

For a first visit to our live tables, the flow is straightforward. Arrive with a government-issued photo ID and pass through the main entrance checkpoint where we verify that you are at least 19. From there, follow the signs to the gaming floor and look for the table games area, which is set apart from the slot banks.

Check the posted hours to confirm that tables are active. Before you sit, read the minimum and maximum bet limits listed on the table display. You can exchange cash for chips directly with the dealer when it is your turn, or at the cashier cage beforehand.

When a seat opens up, take your place, set your chips in the marked betting spot, and follow the dealer’s instructions for when to place wagers and when to collect payouts. Our dealers will keep the game moving and will signal each step, so you do not need to rush.

1. Bring valid ID and confirm hours.
2. Choose a game and table limit that fits your budget.
3. Buy in for chips, then follow dealer cues during play.

Bankroll Management

Before you start walking the floor, decide on a total amount you are prepared to risk. Convert only that portion to chips and keep the rest aside. Choosing tables where the minimum bet allows at least 20 to 30 wagers from your full bankroll helps your session last longer without draining your stack immediately.

In the VIP salons, the higher minimum bets mean you should scale up your bankroll in the same proportion. Monitor your chip count and note when you hit a preset win figure or a loss limit. Setting those numbers in advance gives you clear stopping points, although actually following them takes some discipline once the cards are in play.

Main Floor vs VIP Salons

Our main floor is built around access and energy. You will find lower entry minimums, more tables, and a busier, social atmosphere. Game speed tends to be faster, with peak volume on weekend nights and holidays.

VIP salons trade that open energy for privacy. Minimums go up, but seating spreads out and service is more tailored. Fewer players per table, a slightly slower rhythm to each hand or spin, and a quieter room overall.

You can move between both spaces during one visit as your bankroll or mood changes.

Extended Sessions

If you plan to play beyond a couple of hours, it helps to build in breaks. Stepping away between shoe changes at blackjack or after a set number of hands in other games keeps your decisions sharper. Fatigue, more than anything, starts to undercut your judgment.

Our restaurants work well for longer pauses, while cocktail service covers shorter stretches at the rail. Alcohol does affect decision making, so it is worth pacing drinks if your goal is a long, steady session.

On weekends, the 12:00 to 06:00 window lets you run marathon sessions if both your energy and bankroll hold out. During the week, the 04:00 closing time on tables creates a natural finish line, which actually suits a lot of players who tend to stay longer than they first planned.

Ottawa Market Position

We operate as Ottawa’s only legal and licensed casino. If you want regulated table games without leaving the city, this is where you end up, otherwise you need to travel to other parts of Ontario. That concentrated demand pushes our weekend traffic higher and supports both the extended table hours and the variety of betting limits we spread.

Being the sole casino in the Ottawa market shapes how we develop the property. Our mix of table games, over 1,200 slots, multiple dining spots and live entertainment is structured as a full-night-out offer, not a single-purpose gaming hall, and our live casino floor sits at the center of that experience.