Casinos & VLTs in Yukon

Yukon has exactly one casino, and it’s a legend. Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall in Dawson City is Canada’s oldest casino, run by the Klondike Visitors Association, and it’s the only casino north of 60. You’ll need to be 19 to play. There are no VLTs in bars here, so the entire gambling map of the territory comes down to one historic, seasonal gaming hall in the heart of the old goldfields.

Casinos in Yukon

There’s a single casino in Yukon: Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall in Dawson City. It opened in 1971 and holds the title of Canada’s oldest casino, named after a Klondike-era dance-hall queen. The Klondike Visitors Association, a non-profit, runs it, and the proceeds go back into promoting the region. Inside you’ll find slot machines, blackjack, roulette, poker, and the part that sets it apart: live can-can shows several times a night, true to its gold-rush roots. It’s seasonal, opening for the summer tourist run rather than year-round, so check the dates before you make the trip north.

VLTs in Yukon

This section is short, because Yukon has no VLTs in bars. Video lottery terminals aren’t part of the gambling scene in the territory the way they are in the Prairie provinces. So Diamond Tooth Gerties is the whole story here, casino only. For a territory this size, one historic gaming hall is the entire map.

Which Regulator Oversees Gambling in Yukon?

Gambling in Yukon is light-touch compared with the big provinces, simply because there’s so little of it. Diamond Tooth Gerties operates under a licence with the Klondike Visitors Association running the show, and territorial authorities oversee the arrangement. There’s no sprawling Crown corporation or VLT network to manage up here, just one well-loved casino. If you want the full picture of how the rules shift from province to province and territory to territory, our Canada gambling law guide lays it out.

Find a Casino Near You in Yukon

The quickest way to confirm details is the casino and VLT finder on this site. It pinpoints Diamond Tooth Gerties in Dawson City, shows you whether it’s open for the season, and hands you one-tap directions for the drive up the Klondike Highway. With a single casino in the territory, the finder mostly helps you nail down the seasonal hours and get there.

Responsible Gambling Support in Yukon

Gambling should stay fun. If it stops being fun, help is free, confidential, and a phone call away. Yukon players can reach national support, and the general line at 1-866-531-2600 connects you to confidential help. Diamond Tooth Gerties can also assist if you need to step back from play. You’ll find more options on our responsible gambling page.

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