Gambling in Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Prince Edward Island allows to play the residents from the age of 19. An interesting feature is “racino”, a hybrid of a casino and a betting tote. Private lotteries and state online lotteries are allowed as well.

So, the gambling is legal in the province.

History of the gambling in Prince Edward Island

The history of the casino here starts with the Red Shores Racetrack and Casino that was opened in Charlottetown on Sunday. 4 October 2007.

The Red Shores Racetrack Casino Entertainment Centre is a subsidiary of the main centre located in Charlottetown.

Here, visitors are offered a wide package of entertainment, watching individual and team races on horses - on horseback or chariot, they have a chance to bet on their favourite horse and break all-in.

The centre includes an entire floor with a variety of slot machines, restaurants invite you to taste local dishes, and in the bars you can watch the races on the screens of large monitors in a friendly atmosphere and with a glass of beer.

How to choose the right casino

• Offer 1 – Choose a hotel that offers the casino tour. Sometimes the casino is on the territory of the hotel. Red Shores Racetrack offers the rooms as well.
• Offer 2 – If you like only the certain casino game, you need to do the research beforehand in PEI.
  
• Offer 3 – If you know which city you like to visit, you can see if there is a casino nearby.
  

Casino Games

Prince Edward Island holds 5 land-based casinos in which you'll find more than 240 slots and gaming machines. There are a total of 4 table games. Compared to other provinces, it is the smallest amount of games.

Table Games

You can play just Poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha.

Horse Tracks and Slots

Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at Charlottetown Driving Park can be counted to be the biggest offer on the Island. Here you can bet on the horses, play table games and slots. It counts to hold around 200 slot machines.

Responsible Gambling in PEI

The province offers the extensive Responsible Gambling program and help:

The PEI Gambling Support line is a toll-free and confidential resource available to players in need of support. The phone line (1-855-255-4255) is available to all Islanders 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

People will receive the following help:

• information about treatment options such as Addiction Services and self-help groups;
  
• immediate support, advice, and referral for yourself or a loved one;
  
• and ongoing support through follow up calls (if you consent to be contacted).
  

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What to do in PEI?

• Prince Edward Island National Park is located on the island of the same name in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
• The Fox International Museum was founded in 1984 on the site of the historic Holman Estate.
  
• The Prince Edward Island Heritage Museum was established in 1996 as an organization that provides visitors to the region with the island's history and cultural heritage.
  
• The Harbourfront Theater opened in 1996 after more than a decade of citizens' initiative to create a multipurpose theater on Prince Edward Island

Interesting Facts about Prince Edward Island

• This part of the country was discovered in 1534 by the Breton navigator Jacques Cartier.
• Until 1997, the province was connected to mainland Canada by ferries. Then the Confederate Bridge was built, which connected Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick.