Poker in The Territories
- Where to Play Poker in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Live Poker in the Territories
- Online Poker in Yukon, NWT & Nunavut
- Poker Laws in the Territories
- Major Poker Tournaments in the Territories
- Poker Trends in the Territories
- Where to Play Next?
Where to Play Poker in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Poker in Canada’s northern territories - Yukon, Northwest Territories (NWT) and Nunavut - is less developed than in the provinces, but players still find ways to enjoy live and online poker. While land-based poker options are limited, online poker is widely accessible, and interest in the game continues to grow.
Live Poker in the Territories
Unlike the major provinces, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut have very few dedicated poker rooms. However, some casinos, bars, and community events occasionally host poker games.
Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, Dawson City, Yukon
Canada’s oldest casino sometimes hosts poker nights during peak seasons.
Other than that, in Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Iqaluit, private poker games and small tournaments are organized in bars and community centers.
While there are no major casinos with poker rooms, some residents travel to British Columbia or Alberta for bigger live poker events.
Online Poker in Yukon, NWT & Nunavut
Since there are no territory-run online poker sites, players freely access offshore platforms, including:
✅ GGPoker – The best site for big tournaments and WSOP events.
✅ WPT Global – Great for casual players and softer fields.
✅ Stake Poker – A crypto-friendly site for fast and anonymous play.
✅ CoinPoker – Perfect for blockchain-based poker enthusiasts.
With no government restrictions, players in Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut can access these sites just like players in other provinces.
Poker Laws in the Territories
✅ Live poker is legal if hosted by a licensed establishment or as a private home game.
✅ Online poker is unregulated, meaning players can join any site without legal consequences.
✅ No government-run poker platform exists, unlike in provinces such as British Columbia and Quebec.
Major Poker Tournaments in the Territories
Some bars and community centers in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit hold occasional poker nights and Local Charity Poker Nights, but since there are no large-scale live tournaments in the Territories, players often travel to Alberta or BC for bigger events.
Poker Trends in the Territories
✅ Online poker is the most popular option, as there are no regulated casinos with poker rooms.
✅ Crypto poker is on the rise, as players in remote areas prefer fast and anonymous transactions.
✅ More poker players travel south to Alberta, BC, or Ontario for bigger cash games and tournaments.
Where to Play Next?
While live poker is limited in Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut, online poker is thriving, with plenty of options for every skill level.
