What the Floor Actually Looks Like
Gateway Casino London is based at 900 King Street in the Western Fair District in East London, Ontario. The site has been offering table games since it opened as Casino London back in 1994, and blackjack has stayed at the heart of the floor from day one. Our team pulled together details from public directories and real visitor feedback, so you get a grounded view of what it is like before you walk in.
Table games usually run every day from around midday until 4:00 a.m. The building itself stays open 24/7, but live tables generally follow that time window. If you are heading in mainly for blackjack, early afternoon is often the smoother window - more seats available, not as much of the evening crowd yet.
One practical point that keeps coming up in community reports: players consistently note that the London venue does not spread traditional shoe games at its blackjack tables. So what you will see most of the time are continuous shuffler units or hand-shuffled games instead of the classic multi-deck shoe format. For some strategies that really matters. It is worth asking the dealer or floor staff about the exact setup at the table before you buy in. Just a quick check and you know what you are getting.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Table Games Hours | Midday to 4:00 a.m. daily |
| Blackjack Format | Continuous shuffler or hand-shuffled (no shoe per community sources) |
| Other Table Games | Mississippi Stud, Mini Baccarat, Roulette, High Card Flush |
| Minimum Age | 19 years or older |
| Contact | (844) 644-9668 |
Getting Ready for a Session
The casino operates on a straight cash basis. Live play on the floor is settled with physical money, so you should plan around that from the start. There are ABMs inside the building along with a currency exchange desk, which means you do not have to show up with precise amounts in hand. Still, turning up with Canadian dollars already sorted just speeds the whole arrival up and removes one extra stop.
A typical trip for someone heading straight for blackjack usually runs something like this:
- Arrive at 900 King Street. Parking on site is free, so driving in is usually the simplest option.
- Show valid government-issued photo ID at the entrance - you need to be 19 or older for access to the gaming floor.
- If you still need cash or a currency swap, stop by the ABM or the exchange counter near the floor.
- Walk over to the table games pit. Blackjack sits in the same live area as Mississippi Stud and Mini Baccarat.
- Take a look at the posted table limits before you sit down. Minimums and maximums move around by table and time of day.
- Hand over your My Club Rewards card at the table, or sign up if you do not have one yet. The system tracks your live table play, and points can be turned into free play credits or used at The Getaway Restaurant.
- Before you really get going, ask the dealer how the deck is being handled that day and if they are using a continuous shuffler or dealing by hand.
- While you play, you can order complimentary non-alcoholic drinks - coffee, tea, and fountain beverages are usually offered at no charge to active players.
From our point of view, the My Club Rewards account is actually worth setting up before your opening session rather than waiting until you have already logged hours at the table. Every hand you play without the card on the felt is value you do not track and cannot convert later. Players sometimes realize that only after a few visits.
One general reminder we always pass along to players traveling for a specific style of game: pick up the phone first. Floor conditions move around with staffing levels and demand. A short call to (844) 644-9668 can confirm the current format and whether the tables you want are open that day.
The Rest of the Table Game Menu
Blackjack pulls in most of the table game traffic, but the floor is not limited to one title. It runs a small mix of other live games that matters if your usual table is full or if you like rotating between different formats during a longer visit.
| Table Game | Notes |
|---|---|
| Blackjack | Live dealer, continuous shuffler or hand-shuffled |
| Mississippi Stud | Poker-based, fixed pay structure |
| Mini Baccarat | Compressed version of standard baccarat |
| Roulette | Standard wheel format |
| High Card Flush | Specialty card game, less common in smaller markets |
One video walkthrough from an independent creator mentions roughly 18 live table games in total on the floor. That is not an official count, so it should be treated as an approximation, but it lines up with what we hear from guests. The slot section is much larger by comparison, with estimates usually landing somewhere between 750 and just over 900 machines depending on who is counting. For anyone who likes to start with blackjack and then sit at slots or vice versa, the overall layout makes it easy to move back and forth without leaving the building.
The racebook tied to the Western Fair Raceway sits in a separate part of the complex. It does not overlap directly with the table game pit, but it is there if you follow harness racing and want to fit in some race betting during the same trip.
