Live Poker at Casino Regina
The poker room at Casino Regina is tucked inside a preserved heritage site, the former CN Rail station at 1880 Saskatchewan Drive. That old-station setting gives the room a different feel compared with the more typical casino floors across Canada. Daily games start at noon and keep going until 4:00 am from Sunday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays tables stay open until 6:00 am, so local players get a long stretch for quick visits or longer sessions that run into the night.
Cash games spread several limits. Fixed Limit tables tend to start near 1-2 and can climb as high as 100-200. No Limit Hold’em usually runs from 1-2 through to 10-25. With that mix, both newer live players and regulars who know their usual stakes can usually find something that fits. To avoid standing around waiting, players are asked to book at least four days before they plan to come in. Reservations go directly through the Poker Room at 306-787-2950, where staff can hold a seat.
Before getting in the car, it helps to check the Live Table Tracker at casinoregina.com/gaming/poker. It shows what is running in real time so players do not show up hoping for a game that is not open. On Fridays and Saturdays that tool becomes even more useful, as tables tend to fill earlier than people assume.
How to Reserve a Seat and Join a Cash Game
Once a player understands the basic order of things, getting into a Casino Regina poker cash game is pretty simple. One small habit that saves trouble: confirm the game and limits you want before you reach the room. It avoids awkward seat changes and confusion when chips are already on the felt.
A usual path into the game looks roughly like this:
- Open the Live Table Tracker at casinoregina.com/gaming/poker to see which tables are running.
- Choose the format and stakes you are comfortable with: Limit or No Limit, and the blind level that matches your bankroll for that visit.
- Phone 306-787-2950, ask for the Poker Room, and check if seats are open on your preferred day.
- Put in a reservation at least four days in advance - especially if you are planning to play on a weekend.
- Head to 1880 Saskatchewan Drive and arrive before your reserved time; the main casino operates 24 hours, but poker does not start until noon.
- At the poker desk, check in with staff so they can confirm the table and game you are joining.
- Have government-issued photo ID ready; provincial rules require age verification for everyone who sits in.
- Before the first hand is dealt, confirm the blind structure plus any house rules with the dealer at the table.
If someone cannot get through directly to the poker desk, the same phone number connects to the broader team. From there, asking for the Manager of Poker Operations usually helps. That person or their staff can explain game types, stake ranges, and any schedule shifts or one-off changes that could affect what is running that day.
Weekly Tournaments
During the week, Casino Regina hosts scheduled poker tournaments in the poker room on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These events are open to players who pre-register, and as of late 2025 the registration fee is set at CAD 25.00 for each tournament. The rest of the buy-in, including the full structure, can vary from event to event, so it is better to double-check those details with casino staff before showing up with a specific stack size in mind.
| Tournament Type | Day | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tournament | Tuesday night | 306-787-2950 |
| Weekly Tournament | Wednesday night | 306-787-2950 |
| Diamond Poker Classic | Multi-day schedule | 1-866-61-POKER |
Seats for the weekly events are capped, which means they can sell out earlier than some players expect. Booking early is usually the safer plan. When calling in, the Manager of Poker Operations can explain things like blind levels, starting stacks, and how long late registration runs on a given night.
Sign-ups for the recurring weekly tournaments go through the poker room line at 306-787-2950. For larger events such as the Diamond Poker Classic or other major series stops, there is a separate line dedicated to series entries: 1-866-61-POKER. The general flow is similar in both cases: check the schedule online first, pick the exact event and buy-in you want, pay the registration fee, and only then mark your calendar after staff confirm that your seat is locked.
Information for weekly tournaments is posted at casinoregina.com/gaming/poker/weekly-tournaments. Details for major event series, including the Diamond Poker Classic, appear at casinoregina.com/gaming/poker/poker-tournaments. Updates on opening dates for registration, changes to formats, and other schedule tweaks are also pushed out on the casino’s Facebook page, and that channel sometimes updates faster than the main site.
