Gateway Casinos Sault Ste Marie, Northern Ontario’s first full-time casino, opened on May 19, 1999, and was taken over by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment on May 29, 2017. The 35,000-square-foot facility offers approximately 360 to 450 slot machines and 9 to 21 table games. The venue is housed in a temporary movable dome structure that has required numerous repairs over its 25-year operation. Located near the International Bridge linking the city to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the casino attracts many U.S. visitors due to Ontario’s lower legal drinking age of 19.
Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a restaurant and a bar, with operating hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays, and until 3:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The casino also offers a player rewards program (Gateway Rewards) and features a modern gaming floor with electronic table games and live dealers. For more information, visit the website at https://saultstemarie.gatewaycasinos.com or call +1 705-759-0100.
Gateway Casinos Sault Ste Marie holds a notable place in the Canada gambling scene as a pioneering full-service casino in Northern Ontario. Despite its temporary structure, it remains a popular destination for both locals and cross-border visitors, contributing to the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape. Its downtown location at 30 Bay Street West makes it easily accessible and a key part of Sault Ste Marie’s hospitality ecosystem.
