South to Ajax and Pickering

Casino Ajax, at 50 Alexander's Crossing in Ajax, is open 24/7. The floor holds 500 slots and no live tables. Card and roulette players will find nothing to sit down at here.

The casino sits at Ajax Downs, where quarter horses race on 22 days in 2026, ending October 21. On those days, a visit can pair the slot floor with the track. Entry is 19 and over, the legal age for Ontario casinos. Holiday hours should be checked on the venue's own site.

Pickering Casino Resort, at 888 Durham Live Avenue, is open 24/7. Its floor has 2,200+ slots and 90+ live table games, so table players have a place to sit here. A 275-room hotel is part of the resort, which allows for a night away from the lake.

The 18-table poker room is temporarily closed during the labour disruption as of October 7, 2026. Poker players should confirm it has reopened before setting out. Holiday hours should be checked on the venue's own site.

As of October 7, 2026, both Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort are affected by a labour disruption. Both venues are open 24/7, though at Pickering the poker room is temporarily closed. Services at either casino may differ from the usual while the disruption continues. Anyone heading south from Port Perry should check each casino's own site before leaving the lake.