Poker in Quebec: Montreal, Playground & Online Poker

    Quebec Poker Scene | Live Games, Tournaments & Online Options
    Poker in Quebec: Montreal, Playground & Online Poker

    Casinos and Poker Rooms

    • Casino de Charlevoix

      Casino de Charlevoix

      4.2
      183 Rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, QC G5A 1X8, Canada
      +1 418-665-5300
      Opening Time: Sun–Thu 10:00–01:00; Fri/Sat 10:00–02:00
    • Casino de Montréal

      Casino de Montréal

      4.3
      1 Ave du Casino, Montreal, QC H3C 1A9, Canada
      +1 514-392-2746
      Opening Time: Sun–Wed 9:00–04:00; Thu–Sat 24h
    • Casino de Mont-Tremblant

      Casino de Mont-Tremblant

      4
      300 Chem. des Pléiades, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 0A7, Canada
      +1 819-429-4150
      Opening Time: Thu–Sun 10:00–00:00 (closed Mon–Wed)
    • Casino du Lac-Leamy

      Casino du Lac-Leamy

      4.3
      1 Bd du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6W3, Canada
      +1 819-772-2100
      Opening Time: 24/7
    • Playground Poker Club

      Playground Poker Club

      4.6
      1500 QC-138 Unit C, Kahnawake, QC J0L 1B0, Canada
      +1 450-635-7653
      Opening Time: 24/7 (Poker room)
    Quebec occupies a unique place in Canadian poker.

    The province combines one of the country's most famous live poker destinations in Canada with a provincially operated online poker platform.

    For travelling tournament players, the Montreal and Kahnawake area is particularly important because of the scale of events hosted at Playground.

    Best Poker Rooms in Quebec

    Poker Room Location Key Offering
    Playground Kahnawake Major festivals, cash games and tournaments
    Casino de Montréal Montreal Texas Hold'em poker lounge

    Playground


    Playground in Kahnawake is one of Canada's leading poker venues.

    The property hosts year-round cash games and major live series, including WSOP Circuit events and the 2026 WSOP Super Circuit Canada.

    Players can follow Canadian WSOP stops through our WSOP Circuit Canada guide.

    The venue also hosts online-qualified players for selected WSOP festivals, creating a link between online qualification and live tournament poker.

    Casino de Montréal


    Casino de Montréal operates a dedicated Texas Hold'em poker lounge.

    Loto-Québec lists poker among the casino's gaming offerings alongside its wider table-game and electronic gaming floor.

    Players who are still learning Hold'em can review our Texas Hold'em rules guide before playing live.

    Poker Tournaments in Quebec

    Quebec currently hosts some of Canada's largest tournament festivals.

    Playground's schedule has included multiple WSOP Circuit series, large guaranteed events and international poker brands.

    The WSOP Super Circuit Canada running from August 26 to September 12, 2026 features 18 ring events and more than CA$14,000,000 in advertised guarantees.

    Use our Canadian poker tournament calendar for the latest confirmed Quebec events.

    Online Poker in Quebec

    Loto-Québec operates OK POKER through Espacejeux.

    The platform offers real-money poker, tournaments, freerolls and poker promotions to eligible Quebec residents.

    Players must be 18 or older, be Quebec residents and be physically located in Quebec when playing.

    Loto-Québec describes OK POKER as the online poker software authorized for legal play in the province.

    Many players still use offshore sites, including GGPoker, CoinPoker, and Stake Poker.

    OK POKER in Quebec

    OK POKER is available across desktop and supported mobile devices.

    Its tournament offering includes scheduled guaranteed tournaments, freerolls and promotional formats.

    For players primarily interested in learning poker rather than choosing a platform, our complete poker rules section explains the games and hand-ranking concepts used across live and online poker.

    Poker at Playground vs Casino de Montréal

    The two venues serve somewhat different poker audiences.

    Playground is particularly strong for dedicated poker players, travelling tournament players and large festival fields.

    Casino de Montréal provides poker inside one of the country's largest casino environments and is more directly integrated with Loto-Québec's wider gaming offering.

    Players planning a tournament trip should always check current schedules rather than assume a major festival is running year-round.

    Famous Poker Players from Quebec


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    Jonathan Duhamel


    Jonathan Duhamel, from Boucherville, is the province’s most successful player. He rose to fame in 2010 after winning the WSOP Main Event, taking home $8.9 million. Duhamel has also won two additional WSOP bracelets, including the 2015 High Roller for One Drop ($3,989,985) and a WSOP Europe event in 2015. His career earnings total over $18 million and he continues to reside in Boucherville.

    Isabelle Mercier


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    Isabelle Mercier


    Isabelle Mercier from Victoriaville has also made significant contributions to poker. With career earnings crossing the $1 million mark, Mercier initially studied law at Université de Montréal before moving to Paris for a master’s degree. 

    While in Paris, she worked at the Aviation Club poker club, and was awarded the Staff Person of the Year title twice from the European Poker Awards. 

    In 2002, the Canadian player went pro and won the Masters Classic of Poker in Amsterdam. Mercier has since participated in major tournaments, served as a PokerStars ambassador, and appeared in the film “That’s Poker.” She currently resides in Monaco and is involved in the development of CoinPoker.

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    Eliot Hudon


    Eliot Hudon from Montreal rounds out Quebec’s top players. With career earnings of over $4.8 million, Hudon gained widespread recognition after winning the WPT World Championship in December 2022, where he claimed over $4.1 in prize money.

    Quebec Poker FAQ

    • Where is Playground located?

      Playground is located in Kahnawake, Quebec, near Montreal.

    • Does Casino de Montréal have poker?

      Yes. Loto-Québec lists a Texas Hold'em poker lounge at Casino de Montréal.

    • What is Quebec's regulated online poker platform?

      Loto-Québec operates OK POKER through Espacejeux.

    • How old do you have to be to play poker in Quebec?

      Players must be at least 18.