Two rooms, both open around the clock
In practical poker terms, Scarborough sits between Great Canadian Toronto and Pickering Casino Resort. Both publish 24/7 poker. That's different from the west side of the GTA, where Mohawk's Thursday to Sunday schedule can knock a room out before you even think about games.
So for you, the question isn't "which one is open?" It's "which one has my game, and which way is traffic going?" Pickering can be the easy pick if you're heading east anyway. Toronto makes more sense when your evening is already moving west or its menu fits you better.
Choose by what you want to play
| You want | What the rooms publish | Lean toward |
|---|---|---|
| $1/$3 or $2/$5 Hold'em | Both publish these games | Whichever list is shorter and route is clearer |
| Higher No-Limit | Both publish $5/$10 and $10/$20; Pickering lists $25/$50 by request | Pickering, if you want the biggest listed game |
| Omaha or PLO | Toronto publishes the broader menu; Pickering also publishes Omaha | Toronto for variety |
| A recurring tournament | Pickering has a clearly published weekly program | Pickering |
The same-day check
A 24/7 room can still have a long wait or no table at your stake at a given hour. A room listing $2/$5 on its menu doesn't guarantee a $2/$5 table the moment you leave home.
Here's how a smart Scarborough night usually goes:
- Around dinner, look at both rooms' live lists using each room's list method.
- If one has your game with a short wait and the other has a long one, the decision is made.
- If both look similar, check which direction has lighter traffic right now.
- Get on the list, drive, and confirm at the podium when you arrive.
Our guide to waitlists and live lists covers how getting on a list works.
Rush hour and late nights
Because both rooms never close, you don't have to leave at 5 p.m. Wait out the rush, eat, and head over at 8. Evening lists are often fuller, which means more tables and more game choice.
The flip side of a 24/7 room is that nothing forces you to stop. Pick a quit time before you sit down. If you're up after a big pot, say you flopped a set with 7♣7♦ on a 7♥J♠2♦ board and got paid, that's a fine moment to rack up rather than play three more hours tired.
For tournament players
Recurring programs change. Use the verified tournament calendar and the venue's own source for the exact day, entry price and registration window, not an old social post or search snippet. Pickering's program is on the Pickering weekly tournaments page.
Scarborough poker questions
What poker rooms are near Scarborough?
Great Canadian Toronto and Pickering Casino Resort. Scarborough sits between them, and both publish 24/7 poker.
Which room near Scarborough has higher stakes?
Both publish $5/$10 and $10/$20 No-Limit Hold'em. Pickering also lists $25/$50 by request.
Where can I play Omaha near Scarborough?
Great Canadian Toronto publishes the broader Omaha and PLO menu, and Pickering also publishes Omaha. Check both live lists before you go.
By the TorontoPoker.org editorial team · Updated September 2026 · 19+ · Play responsibly