- Live Poker Rooms in Manitoba
- Online Poker in Manitoba
- Well-known Poker Players from Manitoba
- Playing Responsibly in Manitoba
- Frequently Asked Questions
Casinos and Poker Rooms
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Aseneskak Casino
4.2MB-10, Opaskwayak, MB R9A 1K9, Canada+1 204-627-2250Opening Time: Sun–Wed 12:00–00:00; Thu–Sat 12:00–02:00 -
Club Regent Casino
4.21425 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2, Canada+1 204-957-2500Opening Time: Sun–Thu 10:00–03:00; Fri/Sat 10:00–05:00 -
McPhillips Station Casino
4484 McPhillips St, Winnipeg, MB R2X 2H2, Canada+1 204-957-2500Opening Time: Sun–Thu 10:00–03:00; Fri/Sat 10:00–05:00 -
Niichi Gaming & Leisure Centre
4.3FNC 2 Lot CA-7, MB-201, Ginew, MB R0G 1C0, Canada+1 204-427-2229Opening Time: Mon–Sat 10:30–02:15; Sun 12:00–00:00? -
Sand Hills Casino
4.2777 Sand Hills Drive, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0, Canada+1 855-370-7263Opening Time: Sun–Thu 10:00–01:00; Fri/Sat 10:00–02:30 -
South Beach Casino & Resort
4.21 Ocean Dr, Scanterbury, MB R0E 0E2, Canada+1 204-766-2100Opening Time: 24/7 (Hotel front desk; gaming 10:00–03:00) -
Swan Lake First Nation Gaming Centre #8 canada
3.9Swan Lake 8a, Headingley, MB R4H 1C7, Canada+1 204-832-1849Opening Time: Mon–Thu 10:00–01:00; Fri/Sat 10:00–02:00; Sun 12:00–01:00?
Manitoba's poker scene runs through two dedicated rooms in Winnipeg, Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Station Casino, both spreading regular cash games and hosting the province's biggest annual live event.
That live cash game and tournament culture sits alongside PlayNow.com, Manitoba's own provincially operated online poker platform.
This guide covers the live rooms first, then Manitoba's online poker options, the province's notable players, and where to get help if gambling stops being fun.
Live Poker Rooms in Manitoba
Manitoba has seven casinos across the province, but live poker is only spread at two of them, both in Winnipeg.
| Poker Room | Location | Operator | Key Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Regent Casino | Winnipeg | Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries | Live poker room, $1/$2 No Limit Texas Hold'em cash games, frequent tournaments |
| McPhillips Station Casino | Winnipeg | Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries | Live poker room, $1/$2 No Limit Texas Hold'em cash games, frequent tournaments |
Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Station Casino, Manitoba's only two live poker rooms, both run primarily $1/$2 No Limit Texas Hold'em cash games with higher-stakes tables available depending on demand, and both run tournaments frequently.
Manitoba's other five casinos, Aseneskak Casino, Sand Hills Casino, South Beach Casino & Resort, Swan Lake First Nation Gaming Centre, and Niichi Gaming & Leisure Centre, do not currently spread a dedicated live poker game.
The province's headline live event is the Manitoba Poker Championship, run in partnership with Northern Stars Poker at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg. The 2025 edition carried a $600 buy-in plus a $100 bounty add-on.
The 2026 edition, held in February, drew more than 100 entrants across two days for a prize pool of nearly $60,000, run under Tournament Director Bobby Laundry, with Jordan McAllister taking the title.
Manitoba does not currently have its own WSOP Circuit Canada stop, so players chasing a WSOP gold ring closest to home typically travel to Calgary's Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Alberta or Kahnawake's Playground Poker Club in Quebec, both tracked on our Canadian poker tournaments hub and WSOP Circuit Canada hub.
Online Poker in Manitoba
PlayNow.com, run by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries in partnership with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, is Manitoba's own provincially operated online poker platform.
It offers cash tables, sit and go tournaments, multi-table tournaments, Bad Beat Jackpots and rake races, and pools Manitoba's player base with British Columbia and Quebec through the Canadian Poker Network for deeper cash games and bigger tournament fields than a Manitoba-only platform could support alone.
| Site | Status in Manitoba | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayNow.com | Provincially operated | Run by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and BCLC, pooling Manitoba with BC and Quebec on the Canadian Poker Network |
| GGPoker | Available to eligible Canadian players | Accessible outside Ontario's regulated market, see our GGPoker review |
| WPT Global | Available to eligible Canadian players | Manitoba is not currently listed among WPT Global's named excluded Canadian jurisdictions; players should still check the latest operator terms before registering. |
| Stake Poker | Available to eligible Canadian players | Crypto-friendly cashier alongside CAD deposit options, see our Stake Poker review |
| 888poker | Not available in Manitoba | Ontario-regulated product is restricted to players physically located in Ontario |
Current sign-up offers for eligible international sites are tracked on our poker promo codes hub, including the GGPoker promo code, WPT Global promo code, and Stake Poker promo code pages.
Our payment methods guide covers Interac e-transfers and other deposit options for Manitoba players.
Well-known Poker Players from Manitoba
Manitoba's poker pedigree is smaller than Ontario's or Alberta's, but it has produced several players with real international results.
| Player | Hometown | Career Earnings | Notable Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haralabos Voulgaris | Winnipeg, MB | $5,473,797 | Manitoba's all-time live tournament money leader |
| Patrick Serda | Winnipeg, MB | $1,878,808 | Runner-up, EPT Prague High Roller, December 2016, for $750,216 |
| Eric Wasylenko | Winnipeg, MB | $1,294,968 | Winner, Deepstack Extravaganza III, Las Vegas, June 2017, for $84,590 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | Manitoba | $1,087,727 | Ranks 4th on Manitoba's all-time money list |
Haralabos Voulgaris, born in Winnipeg, ranks first on Manitoba's all-time money list with $5,473,797 in tracked live tournament earnings, per Hendon Mob, and is also known outside poker for his work as an NBA analytics consultant; he now resides in Los Angeles.
Patrick Serda, a Winnipeg-based player, built his reputation with a string of high-roller results, including a runner-up finish in the EPT Prague High Roller in December 2016 for $750,216, and ranks second on Manitoba's all-time earnings list with $1,878,808.
Eric Wasylenko, also based in Winnipeg, has banked $1,294,968 in career earnings, headlined by a win in the Deepstack Extravaganza III event in Las Vegas in June 2017 for $84,590.
Clayton Mozdzen rounds out Manitoba's top four all-time earners with $1,087,727 in tracked live tournament winnings.
Manitoba's Legal Framework at a Glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Federal baseline | The Criminal Code makes gambling unlawful unless it is provincially conducted and managed, or licensed by a body the province authorizes. |
| Provincial regulator | Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) licenses and operates the province's casinos and its online gambling platform. |
| Land-based casinos | Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Station Casino, both in Winnipeg, operate under MBLL and are the only venues spreading live poker in the province. |
| Online gaming | PlayNow.com is Manitoba's provincially operated online platform, including a regulated online poker product on the Canadian Poker Network, shared with British Columbia and Quebec. |
| Home games | Legal, provided no one hosting the game takes a rake or otherwise profits from it. |
| Minimum age | 18, Manitoba's legal age for gambling. |
Playing Responsibly in Manitoba
If gambling is becoming a problem for you or someone you know, the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba operates a free, confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-463-1554, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Manitoba residents can also reach the Provincial Adult Addictions Information Line at 1-855-662-6605 for broader addiction support.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries lists these resources directly for players who feel their gambling is becoming a problem, alongside voluntary self-exclusion options at its casinos.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there live poker in Manitoba?
Yes. Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Station Casino, both in Winnipeg, spread live Texas Hold'em cash games and run frequent tournaments, and are the only two dedicated poker rooms in the province.
- What is the biggest poker tournament in Manitoba?
The Manitoba Poker Championship, run at Canad Inns Polo Park in partnership with Northern Stars Poker, is the province's headline live event. The 2026 edition drew more than 100 entrants for a prize pool of nearly $60,000.
- Can I play online poker legally in Manitoba?
Yes. PlayNow.com, run by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries with the BC Lottery Corporation, is Manitoba's provincially regulated online poker platform, pooling Manitoba players with British Columbia and Quebec through the Canadian Poker Network. Manitoba residents are also generally eligible to use international poker sites.
- Are home poker games legal in Manitoba?
Yes, as long as no one hosting the game takes a cut of the pot or otherwise profits from it.
- What is the minimum age to play poker in Manitoba?
18, Manitoba's legal gambling age, applies to both PlayNow.com and the province's land-based casinos.
- Who regulates gambling in Manitoba?
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) licenses and operates the province's casinos and PlayNow.com.
- Are there any notable poker players from Manitoba?
Yes. Haralabos Voulgaris and Patrick Serda, both from Winnipeg, are Manitoba's most accomplished tournament players, ranking first and second respectively on the province's all-time live earnings list.
- Where can I get help if my gambling feels out of control in Manitoba?
Call the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba's Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-463-1554, a free, confidential, 24/7 service.
For a broader overview of safer-play tools, self-exclusion and support services across the country, visit our Responsible Gambling in Canada guide.