POKER
AT GREAT BLUE HERON
CASINO & HOTEL
Unleash Your Inner Shark
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of poker, where skill, strategy, and a touch of luck converge. We’re not bluffing, our Poker Room is a good time. Bet on it.
What’s Available
Stay The Night
Rest and relax before or after the game in our integrated hotel and enjoy free Wi-Fi.
Grab A Bite
In addition to Water’s Edge Restaurant, the Poker Room offers an in-room dining menu.
No Worry Wait
Play a variety of Slot Machines or Table Games while you wait to get in the game.
FOLLOW US
All open and available games are posted on our Great Blue Heron Poker “X” (formerly Twitter) page. Follow along for up to date information.
Texas Hold’em
The most popular and widely played poker variant in the world. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner eager to learn the ropes, Texas Hold’em offers a unique blend of skill, strategy and dynamic gameplay.
Offerings:
Limit Poker: 5/10 & 10/20, 10% to a maximum of $10 or 20/40, 10% to a maximum of $12.
No Limit & Higher Limit Poker: 1/3 & 2/5, 10% to a maximum of $15.
Omaha
If you’re looking for a thrilling poker experience that adds an extra layer of complexity and strategic depth, Omaha is the game for you. Omaha Poker follows a similar structure to Texas Hold’em but with one significant difference – players are dealt four private cards instead of two.
Offerings:
Omaha: 10/20 & 20/40, 10% to a maximum of $15.
Get on the List: Register for a Game
Contact the Pit
Call 905-985-4888 ext 4410 to place your name on the list up to 90 minutes in advance.
Visit in Person
Visit the Poker Pit to register as early as 9:45AM. Poker is available Thursday through Sunday from 10AM until 2AM.
No-shows will automatically be removed from the system after 90 minutes.
A chance to outwit your opponents and turn an otherwise disappointing hand into a thrilling win.
LOCAL
BAD BEAT
JACKPOT
Only available at Great Blue Heron Casino
MULTI-DESTINATION
BAD BEAT
JACKPOT
Available at Great Blue Heron Casino, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Pickering Casino Resort and Elements Casino Brantford.
See FAQs for details.
FAQs
Poker Player Code of Conduct
Great Blue Heron Casino pledges to provide our patrons with a professional Poker experience, so to respect both players and Team Members, the following behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Collusion with other players, or cheating of any kind
- Verbal or physical threats towards players or Team Members
- Discrimination or harassment
- Use of any profanity, offensive or obscene language
- Excessive arguing, shouting or other verbal or physical behaviour deemed to be disturbing
- Throwing, tearing, bending or any type of abuse of poker cards
- Destroying or defacing property
- Refusal to accept final decisions made by the Poker Manager
Poker Room House Rules
- English only is to be spoken at the table while a game is in
- Cell phones may be used at the table:
- When a Player has cards, they MUST NOT use their phone.
- Players may not talk on the phone at the table at any time.
- Cell phones must be inaudible to others and not cause a disturbance.
- Players are prohibited from recording/capturing video, photography, or audio.
- Smart watches cannot be used when a Player has cards.
- Headphones may be used, but Players are responsible for paying attention to the action:
- Players may be asked to remove one (1) or both headphones if they cannot follow the action.
- Players that have missed two (2) Big Blinds will forfeit their seats if there is a waiting list for that game.
- No Flop No Rake. Minimum $2 rake after the flop.
- Players MUST table change with their full stack.
- Table changes must be made immediately – after table changing, Players are considered Existing Players.
- A Player seat changing must post a Big Blind if they have moved 3 seats (“jumping over” 2 live Players) away from the blinds. If they do not want to post, they can sit out and wait for the Big Blind.
- When Running It Twice, only the first run is eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
- No drinks on the table. All food must be consumed at the bar, or in designated dining areas.
- No personal belongings allowed to be used as a card protector.
- Chips may not leave the gaming table except to pay the server, purchase drinks/food or prescribed by the House. A maximum of $25 may be taken from a Player’s stack when going on a Meal Break.
- Meal Break is 45 minutes. See Floor Supervisor for details.
- After leaving a table, you may not rejoin that table for 1 hour with fewer chips than you left with.
- Verbal statements are binding, including verbal statements that are out of turn.
- Players may not play out of turn. When a Player acts out of turn, that action is binding unless the action to them changes.
- No discussion of hands in play in multi-handed pots.
- It is the Player’s responsibility to protect their own hand.
- Side wagers are not permitted.
- Players have the right to an unobstructed view of all Players chips and cards.
- Playing over and Substitute Players is not permitted.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
- The use of obscene or foul language is prohibited. Using such language, making a foul, profane, obscene, or vulgar statement, or speaking abusively or intimidating to another Player or team member will not be tolerated.
- Great Blue Heron Casino is prohibited from allowing persons who appear to be intoxicated or who are intoxicated to gamble.
- The decision of the Poker Pit Manager / Supervisor is final.
The rules of play are intended to create a fair game and to ensure that a Player who makes an error is the one who suffers the consequences. In situations not covered by the rules or where a mechanical following of the rules would be clearly unfair, the House has the discretion to make decisions to ensure a fair game.
Multi-Destination Bad Beat Jackpot House Rules
QUALIFYING RULES
To win the Multi-destination Bad Beat Jackpot, the following qualifications MUST be met:
- The Bad Beat Jackpot applies to all cash games of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em.
- A minimum of four (4) active players must be dealt in the hand, as described below. There cannot be any Deck irregularities.
- Pot must be $20.00 (including rake and Bad Beat contribution) or more.
- No Players can be discussing the potential of a Bad Beat during the hand, as described below.
- Both the winning and losing hand must be the best possible combination of five (5) cards and BOTH of the player’s two (2) hole cards MUST play.
- To be eligible for the Wide Area Bad Beat Jackpot, a player must have the qualifying hand of the week, or a stronger hand, and lose. When the Wide Area Bad Beat Jackpot is won, the minimum qualifying hand resets to quad Aces (AAAAx). Every four (4) weeks, the strength of the qualifying hand decreases by one (1) rank until it reaches quad eights (8888x). Once it reaches quad eights, the qualifying hand remains there until the jackpot is hit again.
- Players MUST be physically sitting at the table and dealt into the hand when the Bad Beat hand is won. If the player is not dealt in, they will not be eligible for any portion of the Bad Beat.
- Note: A player that has folded and left the table is still eligible for their portion if the “Bad Beat” is won.
- A player who mucks their hand face down, the hand will be considered dead. If the Player attempts to muck face up, the hand will be considered Live for bad beat qualification.
- Use of any electronic devices is strictly prohibited during a hand and will result in disqualification for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
- The Amount for the Wide Area Jackpot is posted and updated daily at 4pm. Minimum reseed after either winning Bad Beat is $100.00.
- All qualifying players will be required to show valid government-issued photo ID in order to receive a payout. Anyone identified to be ineligible to win prizes as per AGCO Standard 3.2(2) will not receive payment.
- Under all circumstances, management decision is final.
JACKPOT DISTRIBUTION
- Whenever any “Bad Beat” Jackpot is won, the day’s posted amount will be divided up as follows The Player with the “Bad Beat” (2nd Best Hand) will receive 50% of the Jackpot(s).
- The Player with the winning hand will receive 25% of the Jackpot(s).
- The remaining 25% will be divided up equally amongst the other active players in the hand.
- Limit: one (1) hand per player.
NOTES
- Please do not discuss hands while there is still action pending. Not only is this bad poker etiquette, but it will also void the Bad Beat Jackpot.
- If there are two hands that qualify for the “Bad Beat”, the higher ranked hand will be declared the “Bad Beat” Hand.
- In the event that two or more tables qualify for any Bad Beat Jackpot at the same time the jackpot will be split equally between each table.
- In the event that two sites report a Wide Area Bad Beat jackpot, the time – provided by surveillance from both sites – the hands are Tabled, or the River drawn (whichever is last) will determine which site wins the Main, and which wins the Reserve. This timing represents the conclusion of the hand when the Bad Beat is considered to have occurred.
Poker Player Code of Conduct
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto pledges to provide our patrons with a professional Poker experience, so to respect both players and Team Members, the following behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Collusion with other players, or cheating of any kind
- Verbal or physical threats towards players or Team Members
- Discrimination or harassment
- Use of any profanity, offensive or obscene language
- Excessive arguing, shouting or other verbal or physical behaviour deemed to be disturbing
- Throwing, tearing, bending or any type of abuse of poker cards
- Destroying or defacing property
- Refusal to accept final decisions made by the Poker Manager
Poker Room House Rules
- English only is to be spoken at the table while a game is in
- Cell phones may be used at the table:
- When a Player has cards, they MUST NOT use their phone.
- Players may not talk on the phone at the table at any time.
- Cell phones must be inaudible to others and not cause a disturbance.
- Players are prohibited from recording/capturing video, photography, or audio.
- Smart watches cannot be used when a Player has cards.
- Headphones may be used, but Players are responsible for paying attention to the action:
- Players may be asked to remove one (1) or both headphones if they cannot follow the action.
- Players that have missed two (2) Big Blinds will forfeit their seats if there is a waiting list for that game.
- No Flop No Rake. Minimum $2 rake after the flop.
- Players MUST table change with their full stack.
- Table changes must be made immediately – after table changing, Players are considered Existing Players.
- A Player seat changing must post a Big Blind if they have moved 3 seats (“jumping over” 2 live Players) away from the blinds. If they do not want to post, they can sit out and wait for the Big Blind.
- When Running It Twice, only the first run is eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
- No drinks on the table. All food must be consumed at the bar, or in designated dining areas.
- No personal belongings allowed to be used as a card protector.
- Chips may not leave the gaming table except to pay the server, purchase drinks/food or prescribed by the House. A maximum of $25 may be taken from a Player’s stack when going on a Meal Break.
- Meal Break is 45 minutes. See Floor Supervisor for details.
- After leaving a table, you may not rejoin that table for 1 hour with fewer chips than you left with.
- Verbal statements are binding, including verbal statements that are out of turn.
- Players may not play out of turn. When a Player acts out of turn, that action is binding unless the action to them changes.
- No discussion of hands in play in multi-handed pots.
- It is the Player’s responsibility to protect their own hand.
- Side wagers are not permitted.
- Players have the right to an unobstructed view of all Players chips and cards.
- Playing over and Substitute Players is not permitted.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
- GCCRT prohibits the use of obscene or foul language. Using such language, making a foul, profane, obscene, or vulgar statement, or speaking abusively or intimidating to another Player or team member will not be tolerated.
- GCCRT is prohibited from allowing persons who appear to be intoxicated or who are intoxicated to gamble.
- The decision of the Poker Pit Manager / Supervisor is final.
The rules of play are intended to create a fair game and to ensure that a Player who makes an error is the one who suffers the consequences. In situations not covered by the rules or where a mechanical following of the rules would be clearly unfair, the House has the discretion to make decisions to ensure a fair game.
Multi-Destination Bad Beat Jackpot House Rules
QUALIFYING RULES
To win the Bad Beat Jackpot, the following qualifications MUST be met:
- The Bad Beat Jackpot applies to all cash games of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em.
- A minimum of four (4) active players must be dealt in the hand, as described below. There cannot be any Deck irregularities.
- Pot must be $20.00 (including rake and Bad Beat contribution) or more.
- No Players can be discussing the potential of a “Bad Beat” during the hand, as described below.
- Both the winning and losing hand must be the best possible combination of five (5) cards and BOTH of the player’s two (2) hole cards MUST play.
- To be eligible for the Wide Area Bad Beat Jackpot, a player must have the qualifying hand of the week, or a stronger hand, and lose. When the Wide Area Bad Beat Jackpot is won, the minimum qualifying hand resets to quad Aces (AAAAx). Every four (4) weeks, the strength of the qualifying hand decreases by one (1) rank until it reaches quad eights (8888x). Once it reaches quad eights, the qualifying hand remains there until the jackpot is hit again.
- Players MUST be physically sitting at the table and dealt into the hand when the “Bad Beat” hand is won. If the player is not dealt in, they will not be eligible for any portion of the “Bad Beat.
- Note: A player that has folded and left the table is still eligible for their portion if the “Bad Beat” is won.
- A player who mucks their hand face down, the hand will be considered dead. If the Player attempts to muck face up, the hand will be considered Live for bad beat qualification.
- Use of any electronic devices is strictly prohibited during a hand and will result in disqualification for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
- The Amount for the Wide Area Jackpot is posted and updated daily at 4pm. Minimum reseed after either winning Bad Beat is $100.00.
- All qualifying players will be required to show valid government-issued photo ID in order to receive a payout. Anyone identified to be ineligible to win prizes as per AGCO Standard 3.2(2) will not receive payment.
- Under all circumstances, management decision is final.
JACKPOT DISTRIBUTION
- Whenever any “Bad Beat” Jackpot is won, the day’s posted amount will be divided up as follows The Player with the “Bad Beat” (2nd Best Hand) will receive 50% of the Jackpot(s).
- The Player with the winning hand will receive 25% of the Jackpot(s).
- The remaining 25% will be divided up equally amongst the other active players in the hand.
- Limit: one (1) hand per player.
NOTES
- Please do not discuss hands while there is still action pending. Not only is this bad poker etiquette, but it will also void the Bad Beat Jackpot.
- If there are two hands that qualify for the “Bad Beat”, the higher ranked hand will be declared the “Bad Beat” Hand.
- In the event that two or more tables qualify for any Bad Beat Jackpot at the same time the jackpot will be split equally between each table.
- In the event that two sites report a Wide Area Bad Beat jackpot, the time – provided by surveillance from both sites – the hands are Tabled, or the River drawn (whichever is last) will determine which site wins the Main, and which wins the Reserve. This timing represents the conclusion of the hand when the Bad Beat is considered to have occurred.
Bad Beat Rake Distribution
Wide Area Bad Beat Main
25.0%
$0.250
Wide Area Bad Beat Seed
12.5%
$0.125
Local Promotional Funding
52.5%
$0.525
Local Fees
10.0%
$0.100
Total
100%
$1.00
