Casino Niagara is a commercial

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located in

Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the Canada–United States border, border between the Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York (s ...

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, Canada. It opened on December 9, 1996, on the site of the former Maple Leaf Village amusement park. Situated adjacent to Clifton Hill, the casino was originally envisioned as a temporary facility pending the completion of the

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort The Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, commonly known as Fallsview Casino, is a resort casino located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Overlooking the Horseshoe Falls, the $1 billion complex opened to the public on June 10, 2004, and has since ...

, but it has remained in operation for over 25 years. It was the second casino to open in Ontario and the first to offer electronic roulette in the province. The casino features over 1,300 slot machines, 40+ table games, and legalized

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. Its gaming floor spans , and its restaurants include the Market Buffet, Level 2 Sports Bar and Restaurant, and Perks Café.

Ownership and management

Casino Niagara is owned by the provincial government through the

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(OLG). In June 2019, OLG awarded operational control of Casino Niagara, along with the nearby Fallsview Casino Resort, to

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment The Mohegan Tribe ( ) is a federally recognized Native American tribe and sovereign tribal nation based in Uncasville, Connecticut. Historically part of the Pequot people, the Mohegan emerged as a distinct group in the 17th century under the lead ...

(now known as Mohegan) as part of the Niagara Gaming Bundle agreement. Mohegan, a U.S.-based tribal-owned company, also operates properties in the United States, Canada, and Asia. A $7 million interior renovation was completed in 2017 to update dining areas, gaming space, and infrastructure.

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* Casino floor size: * Slot machines: over 1,300 * Table games: over 40 * Poker tables: 26 * Restaurants: Market Buffet, Level 2 Sports Bar, Chill Bar, Perks Café

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