December 2007
The current facility replaced the earlier Royal City Star Casino and was introduced as a new full-service entertainment destination.
New Westminster Casino
Gaming, Poker, Dining & Entertainment
Explore New Westminster Casino in British Columbia with more than 935 slot machines, 54 gaming tables, Stadium Gaming, a seven-table poker room, VIP gaming, Racebook, dining, live entertainment and Encore Rewards.
About the Property
New Westminster Casino
A full-service gaming and entertainment destination in New Westminster, British Columbia, combining a large casino floor with poker, VIP gaming, electronic table gaming, horse-racing facilities, restaurants and live entertainment.
New Westminster, British Columbia
Gaming in the Royal City since 2007
The current casino opened in December 2007 as a major replacement for the former Royal City Star Casino.
Property Overview
More than a neighbourhood gaming floor
The property known officially as Starlight Casino New Westminster is located at 350 Gifford Street in New Westminster, British Columbia. The present casino opened in December 2007, replacing the former Royal City Star Casino. At opening, British Columbia Lottery Corporation described the development as a 100,000-square-foot full-service entertainment facility.
Today the casino is operated by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, one of Canada's major gaming and entertainment operators. Gateway describes the New Westminster property as a contemporary casino with subtle Asian design influences, combining casino gaming with dining and entertainment rather than operating as a slots-only venue.
The casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Its current gaming offer includes more than 935 slot machines, 54 gaming tables, Stadium Gaming, a dedicated poker room, VIP gaming areas and a Racebook. Dining and entertainment venues add another layer to the property, making it possible to visit for gaming, food, sports viewing, live entertainment or a combination of these experiences.
Gateway Casinos
Day-to-day casino operations are handled by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited.
24 / 7 / 365
The main casino remains open around the clock throughout the year. Individual restaurants, poker and other amenities may follow separate hours.
350 Gifford Street
Located in New Westminster, BC V3M 7A3, with complimentary parking, an on-site parkade and outdoor parking areas.
Current Casino Profile
A broad mix of gaming formats under one roof
New Westminster Casino is structured around several distinct forms of casino gaming rather than a single large slot floor. Traditional casino tables, electronic gaming, poker, VIP rooms and race wagering sit alongside the slot operation, giving visitors several noticeably different ways to use the property.
935+
Slot Machines
A large slot selection that includes newer machines and linked jackpot products.
54
Gaming Tables
A substantial table-game component alongside the property's electronic gaming formats.
7
Poker Tables
A dedicated poker room immediately off the main casino floor.
Beyond the Main Floor
VIP rooms, electronic gaming and poker
One of the property's more distinctive characteristics is the number of separate gaming environments available inside the casino. Stadium Gaming provides an electronic table-game format, while the poker room creates a dedicated space away from the standard table experience.
Higher-limit guests also have access to the No. 9 Room and Royal Room. Gateway describes these areas as more private and intimate gaming environments supported by dedicated international hosts. The Royal Room is specifically positioned for high-limit slot players, giving the casino a VIP component that is separate from its main gaming floor.
Entertainment Destination
Gaming is the core, but not the entire visit
The complex also contains multiple food and beverage concepts. The official property site currently presents MATCH Eatery & Public House, RedBar Lounge, Noodles to Go and Kirin Restaurant among its dining options, covering pub-style dining, entertainment, quick-service Asian dishes and Chinese cuisine.
Live entertainment, sports viewing, group functions and special events are also part of the property. RedBar, for example, includes a stage, dance floor and large-format screens, while the casino maintains a separate calendar for live entertainment and special events. This makes the property closer to a combined gaming, dining and entertainment venue than a basic local slots facility.
Gaming Framework in British Columbia
Operated within British Columbia's regulated gaming system
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment operates the property as the gaming service provider responsible for day-to-day operations. Casino gambling in British Columbia operates within the provincial framework involving British Columbia Lottery Corporation and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch.
BCLC conducts and manages commercial gambling on behalf of the Province, while the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch provides regulatory oversight. For that reason, this guide does not present an invented standalone casino licence number where the official sources do not publish one for visitors.
Casino & Gaming Overview
What Can You Play at New Westminster Casino?
New Westminster Casino combines a large slot floor with traditional table games, Stadium Gaming, poker, VIP gaming and a Racebook, giving first-time visitors several very different ways to experience the casino.
Main Casino Floor
Slots form the largest part of the gaming offer
With more than 935 slot machines, slots represent the broadest single gaming category at the property. Around that core, the casino adds 54 gaming tables, electronic Stadium Gaming, poker, VIP rooms and race wagering.
Gaming Mix
Several casino formats in one property
The gaming offer is not limited to slot machines. Visitors can move between conventional casino tables, electronic table-style gaming, a dedicated poker room, higher-limit VIP environments and the on-site Racebook.
This makes the casino suitable for different types of players. Someone visiting primarily for slots has the largest selection, while guests looking for a dealer-led experience can choose the live table area. Poker players have a separate seven-table room, and high-limit guests can use the No. 9 Room or Royal Room.
Exact game availability, table openings, limits and promotions can change, so this overview focuses on the gaming categories that the casino itself currently confirms.
935+
Slot Machines
The largest gaming category on the property, including newer titles and linked jackpot products.
54
Gaming Tables
Traditional table gaming forms a major part of the casino experience alongside the slot floor.
7
Poker Tables
The dedicated poker room sits directly off the main casino floor and operates separately from standard table games.
24/7
Casino Access
The main casino operates around the clock, although poker and other individual amenities can follow separate schedules.
Slot Machines
More than 935 machines make slots the broadest part of the casino's gaming selection. The official site also promotes a renovated slot floor designed to make both established favourites and newer games easier to find.
Best for
First-time visitors who want the simplest and most flexible way to begin exploring the casino floor.
Live Table Games
The property advertises 54 gaming tables, making dealer-led play one of its principal gaming categories. The exact number of open tables and the games available can vary by time and operating conditions.
Best for
Visitors who prefer social casino play, live dealers and a more traditional gaming-floor atmosphere.
Stadium Gaming
Stadium Gaming adds an electronic alternative to the conventional casino-table environment. It forms its own gaming category on the official casino site rather than being presented simply as another bank of slot machines.
Best for
Visitors who are interested in table-style gaming but prefer an electronic interface and a different pace of play.
Poker
Poker operates in a dedicated seven-table room immediately off the main casino floor. The official poker page currently lists $2–$3 No Limit Texas Hold'em and single-blind $5 Pot Limit Omaha, together with tournaments, a waitlist app and Bad Beat Jackpot activity.
Best for
Players specifically visiting for cash poker or scheduled tournaments rather than general casino table play.
VIP Gaming
The No. 9 Room and Royal Room provide separate VIP environments. The casino describes them as more private and intimate spaces supported by dedicated international hosts, while the Royal Room is specifically positioned for high-limit slot players.
Best for
Higher-limit guests looking for a quieter and more personalized environment than the main gaming floor.
Racebook
Racebook is listed by the casino as one of its core gaming categories, adding horse-racing wagering to the property alongside slots, tables, poker and VIP gaming.
Best for
Guests whose main interest is horse racing rather than conventional casino games.
For First-Time Visitors
Which gaming area should you try first?
There is no single correct starting point. The easiest choice depends on whether you prefer independent play, live interaction, poker strategy, electronic gaming or a quieter high-limit setting.
01
Start with slots
The largest selection and the easiest category to explore without waiting for a table or learning casino-table procedures.
02
Choose live tables for interaction
Better suited to visitors who want dealer-led gaming and a more traditional casino atmosphere.
03
Try Stadium Gaming for an electronic format
A separate option for guests who want table-style gaming through an electronic setup.
04
Go directly to poker if poker is your purpose
The poker room is a distinct operation with its own hours, games, tournaments and waitlist process.
What this overview does not duplicate
Detailed slot titles, table-game types, poker rules, tournament schedules, VIP-room details and current promotions belong in their dedicated sections. This section is intended to show how the whole casino gaming offer fits together before those individual areas are explored in depth.
Dedicated Poker Room
Poker at New Westminster Casino
A dedicated seven-table poker room sits directly off the main casino floor, combining regular cash games, tournament play, a live waitlist system, eight televisions and its own food menu.
Dedicated Poker Room
Seven tables beside the main casino floor
The room includes eight flat-screen televisions, its own menu and a daily breakfast special.
Poker Experience
A real reason to visit specifically for poker
New Westminster Casino operates a dedicated poker room rather than simply placing a few poker tables within the general table-games area. The room contains seven tables and is positioned immediately off the main casino floor, giving poker players a separate environment while remaining connected to the rest of the property.
The casino currently advertises $2–$3 No Limit Texas Hold'em and single-blind $5 Pot Limit Omaha. The official poker page states that this combination is unique within British Columbia.
Players can call the poker room directly to reserve a spot or obtain information, or use the Poker Waitlist App to view wait times, join the queue and receive a notification when a seat becomes available.
7 Tables
A dedicated room located directly off the main gaming floor.
8 TVs
Eight flat-screen televisions are installed throughout the poker room.
11AM – Late
Poker follows its own schedule and does not mirror the casino's 24-hour operation.
24 Hours
The poker room currently operates continuously through Friday and Saturday.
Cash Game
$2–$3 No Limit Texas Hold'em
The room's advertised No Limit Hold'em game uses $2–$3 blinds. Texas Hold'em is also the game connected to the property's progressive Bad Beat Jackpot.
Cash Game
Single-Blind $5 Pot Limit Omaha
The poker room also advertises single-blind $5 Pot Limit Omaha, giving experienced players an alternative to the room's Hold'em action.
Poker Waitlist App
Check the queue before taking a seat
The official Poker Waitlist App is designed to reduce waiting at the room. Players can use it to monitor wait times, secure a place in line and receive a notification when their seat is ready.
View current wait times
Join the table queue
Receive seat-ready notifications
Food & Breaks
The room has its own menu
Poker players have access to an exclusive room menu and a daily breakfast special.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted. House rules allow one dinner break of up to 40 minutes per player, subject to room procedures.
House Rules & Etiquette
What first-time poker visitors should know
The room publishes its own house rules and etiquette guidelines. Several practical rules are particularly important for first-time visitors.
Table Language
English only while a hand is in play.
Mobile Phones
Phones may not be used while a player is involved in a live hand.
Table Stakes
All games operate as table-stakes games and short buys are not permitted.
Conduct
Abusive language, collusion, angling and disruptive behaviour are not tolerated.
Seat Changes
Seat and game changes are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Missed Blinds
A player missing three sets of blinds can be cashed out of the game.
Tournaments & Jackpots
Poker Tournaments at New Westminster Casino
Regular weekday tournaments, weekend events, monthly feature tournaments, satellites and a progressive Bad Beat Jackpot make tournament and promotional poker a major part of the room's schedule.
Regular Tournament Schedule
Recurring weekly events
Registration remains open until the end of the applicable rebuy period. Structures and schedules can change, so players should verify the current calendar before travelling.
Night Bounty
$75 + $25 + $15
- Start: 7PM
- Starting stack: 10,000
- Levels: 15 minutes
- Break: every 8 levels
- Rebuys: through level 4
Evening Tournament
$100 + $15
- Start: 7PM
- Starting stack: 10,000
- Levels: 15 minutes
- Break: every 8 levels
- Rebuys: through level 4
Friday Tournament
$150 + $25
- Start: 12:30PM
- Starting stack: 15,000
- Levels: 20 minutes
- Break: every 6 levels
- Rebuys: through level 6
Saturday Tournament
$150 + $25
- Start: 12:30PM
- Starting stack: 15,000
- Levels: 20 minutes
- Break: every 6 levels
- Rebuys: through level 6
Sunday Bounty
$125 + $25 + $25
- Start: 12:30PM
- Starting stack: 15,000
- Levels: 20 minutes
- Break: every 6 levels
- Rebuys: through level 6
The Big One
$1,000 + $100
The monthly Big One starts at 12:30PM with a 40,000-chip starting stack, 30-minute levels and 15-minute breaks every four levels.
Rebuys are available through level 8, with the official structure also allowing a rebuy when eliminated on the first hand of level 9.
Super Saturday
$300 + $45
Super Saturday begins at 12:30PM with 20,000 starting chips and 30-minute levels.
Breaks occur every four levels and rebuys are available through level 8.
High Rollers Weekend
The second weekend of the month includes a Friday high-roller event, Saturday's Big One and the Sunday Black Chip Bounty.
Friday
$300 + $45
Saturday
Big One $1K
Sunday
Black Chip Bounty
Big One Satellites
Qualify for the monthly $1K event
Regular satellite tournaments are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, except during the Big One itself.
Entry
$160 + $20
Start
7PM
Stack
10,000
Seat Ratio
1 per 7 players
The official structure awards one Big One seat for every seven entrants. Any remaining amount that does not complete another group of seven is awarded as a cash prize to the next eligible finisher.
Progressive Poker Jackpot
Bad Beat Jackpot
Up to $500,000
The jackpot applies to qualifying Texas Hold'em games and rewards both the player who loses with a qualifying premium hand and the rest of the active table.
Qualifying Hand
Four eights must be beaten by a higher four-of-a-kind or better. Both hole cards from each qualifying player must be used.
50%
Losing qualifying hand
25%
Winning qualifying hand
25%
Other active players
At least five active players must be dealt into the hand.
Players must not discuss a possible Bad Beat situation while the hand
is in progress, as doing so can invalidate the jackpot.
VIP & High-Limit Gaming
Private Gaming at New Westminster Casino
New Westminster Casino offers dedicated VIP environments for guests who prefer a quieter, more private and more personalized experience than the main casino floor. The official property site identifies two premium gaming areas: the No. 9 Room and the Royal Room.
Premium Gaming Areas
A separate experience from the main gaming floor
The casino positions its VIP offering around privacy, comfort and personalized service. Rather than treating high-limit play as simply another part of the general floor, the property maintains dedicated rooms intended to provide a more exclusive atmosphere for higher-value guests.
Private Areas
No. 9 & Royal
Two dedicated VIP environments are specifically promoted by the casino.
Guest Service
Dedicated Hosts
The official VIP page highlights an expert team of international and dedicated hosts.
High-Limit Play
VIP Slots
The Royal Room is specifically presented as a premium environment for high-limit slot players.
Exclusive Gaming Room
No. 9 Room
The No. 9 Room is one of the property's two named VIP gaming environments. Starlight describes the No. 9 Room together with the Royal Room as providing an exclusive, intimate and private setting for valued guests.
The focus of the official description is not simply higher stakes, but the overall experience: luxurious gaming facilities, a more secluded atmosphere and service from an international hosting team.
High-Limit Slots
Royal Room
The Royal Room is the more clearly defined high-limit slot environment. The official casino page describes it as combining a high level of comfort for high-limit slot players with dedicated hosts.
This makes the Royal Room the most relevant area for visitors specifically looking for premium slot play away from the busier general gaming floor.
How the Rooms Differ
No. 9 Room vs. Royal Room
The official site does not publish a complete game-by-game inventory, minimum bet schedule or detailed access criteria for either room. The distinction it does make is mainly in how each space is positioned.
No. 9 Room
- Presented as an exclusive VIP gaming environment
- Designed around privacy and intimacy
- Supported by international hosts
- Part of the property's broader luxury gaming offer
Royal Room
- Explicitly aimed at high-limit slot players
- Designed around comfort and private service
- Supported by dedicated hosts
- Separate from the main general slot environment
Dedicated Hosts
Personalized service is part of the VIP product
The official VIP material repeatedly emphasizes hosting rather than describing the rooms as self-service high-limit areas. The No. 9 Room is supported by an expert team of international hosts, while the Royal Room is described as offering friendly dedicated hosts.
This is one of the clearer differences between these areas and ordinary play on the main casino floor: the premium experience is built around both the gaming environment and more direct guest service.
High-Limit Gaming
What is actually confirmed?
High-limit slot play is explicitly confirmed for the Royal Room. The casino also promotes VIP gaming more broadly through both premium rooms.
The official site does not currently publish specific slot denominations, table-game limits, minimum wagers, maximum wagers or a complete inventory of games available inside the No. 9 Room. Those details should therefore be checked directly with casino staff rather than assumed.
What to Expect
How private is the experience?
Starlight itself uses the terms exclusive, intimate and private when describing its VIP rooms. That makes them distinctly different in positioning from the open main gaming floor, even though the casino does not publish architectural details or formal privacy levels for each room.
Access
The official website does not publish a universal public entry threshold or required minimum spend for the VIP rooms.
Game Limits
Specific current minimum and maximum wagers are not listed online.
Best Contact Point
Guests interested in VIP or high-limit play should confirm current room availability and conditions directly with the casino or host team.
Encore Rewards
Encore Rewards membership is free and can be created at Guest Services with valid identification, although the VIP page does not state that membership alone guarantees access to either premium room.
Slot Machines & Slot Floor
Slots at New Westminster Casino
New Westminster Casino currently promotes more than 935 slot machines, making slots the largest single gaming category on the property. The casino also highlights a newly renovated slot floor, newer titles, linked jackpot products and a separate high-limit slot experience in the Royal Room.
Main Slot Floor
More than 935 machines across the casino
Slots form the broadest gaming category at the property. The official casino site currently states that the floor features more than 935 machines and describes the selection as including some of the newest slot products alongside established favourites.
The casino has also promoted a newly renovated slot floor designed to make games easier to locate and to introduce newer releases without removing familiar titles. Exact machine counts by denomination, cabinet type or manufacturer are not published online.
935+
Slot Machines
The largest gaming category currently advertised by the property.
Renovated Floor
The casino promotes a newly renovated slot area with improved access to both familiar and newer games.
Linked Jackpots
Linked jackpot products are part of the current advertised selection.
Games Promoted by the Casino
Featured titles on the renovated floor
The casino does not publish a complete online catalogue of all 935+ machines, but its dedicated New Slot Floor page specifically promotes the following titles.
Money Mania
Money Mania is specifically promoted as part of the renovated slot floor.
Linked Jackpot
$100K
Mega Money Catch
Mega Money Catch is one of the newer games highlighted by the casino when promoting its refreshed slot-floor selection.
Smokey’s Quest Treasure Board Money Mania
This title is also named directly on the official New Slot Floor page as part of the newer games available after the renovation.
How Varied Is the Selection?
Large in scale, but no full public game list
The size of the slot inventory suggests a broad mix of cabinet styles, themes and play formats, but the New Westminster site does not currently publish a complete machine-by-machine catalogue.
For a factual visitor guide, it is therefore safer to describe the confirmed scale, the renovated floor and the titles the casino itself promotes rather than importing game lists from other Gateway or Starlight properties.
Newer Games
The floor is actively refreshed
The casino explicitly describes the renovated floor as a place where visitors can more easily find favourite games alongside new arrivals.
This is important for first-time visitors because the property is not positioning the slot area as a static collection of older machines. Newer releases and promotional titles are part of the way the casino presents the floor today.
High-Limit Slots
The Royal Room is the premium slot area
Visitors looking for higher-limit slot play have a separate option from the general floor. The official VIP page specifically describes the Royal Room as a high-limit slot environment focused on comfort and personalized host service.
Dedicated Area
High-limit slot players are directed toward the separate Royal Room.
Dedicated Hosts
The Royal Room is promoted with personalized service from dedicated hosts.
More Private Setting
The experience is positioned as more private and premium than standard slot play on the main casino floor.
Slot Promotions
Slot play is also tied to rotating casino promotions
The promotions page regularly features slot-related draws, bonus-play events and Royal Room offers. These are time-sensitive and should be treated separately from the permanent slot-floor information.
Bonus Play
Royal Room promotions can include bonus-play prizes and scheduled draws.
Cash Promotions
The casino periodically runs broader cash and mystery-seat promotions that may involve slot-floor play.
Encore Rewards
Encore Rewards membership is free and is used across many casino promotional activities.
Before You Visit
What the official site does not currently publish
The New Westminster property does not currently provide a complete online directory of every slot title, cabinet, denomination, manufacturer or jackpot amount available on the floor.
That means exact machine availability should be confirmed on site. The most reliable permanent facts are the 935+ machine count, the renovated slot floor, the specifically promoted new titles and the separate high-limit slot experience in the Royal Room.
Live Table Games
Live Tables at New Westminster Casino
New Westminster Casino features 54 gaming tables and a broad mix of classic dealer-operated games, including Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Craps and several poker-style table games. Availability and betting limits can vary by time, demand and individual table.
Main Table Games Floor
54 gaming tables across the casino
Traditional dealer-led gaming is one of the property's major gaming categories, with classic casino games and several specialty table variants available alongside slots, poker and electronic gaming.
Dealer Gaming
Traditional casino play with a live dealer
Live table games differ from both the dedicated poker room and the electronic Solar Arena. Players sit at a physical gaming table, place wagers according to that game's rules and interact with a dealer who manages the cards, wheel, dice or table action.
The current property listing includes Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Four Card Poker and Fortune Pai Gow, together with specific variants such as Double Deck and Free Bet Blackjack and several Baccarat formats.
Not every one of the 54 tables is necessarily operating the same game at the same time. Open tables, minimum wagers and specific variants can change throughout the day.
54
Gaming Tables
The official casino site currently advertises 54 gaming tables across the property.
Live Dealers
These are traditional physical tables rather than the electronic stations found in Solar Arena.
Multiple Game Types
Card games, roulette, craps and poker-style table games are represented.
Variable Availability
Specific games, open tables and wagering limits can change by session.
Confirmed Game Selection
What can you play at the live tables?
The following games are currently listed for the New Westminster property by CasinosBC. Individual variants and availability may change.
Blackjack
One of the casino's core dealer games. The property listing includes standard Blackjack as well as Double Deck, Low Limit and Free Bet Blackjack formats.
Baccarat
Baccarat has a significant presence in the property's table-game mix, with several formats currently listed for New Westminster.
Roulette
American Roulette is listed among the live games at the property, providing the traditional dealer-operated wheel experience.
Craps
Craps is listed as the property's live dice-game offering, giving visitors an alternative to card and wheel games.
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Ultimate Texas Hold'em is played against the dealer rather than against other poker players. It is separate from the casino's dedicated poker room.
Other Poker-Style Games
The property listing also includes Four Card Poker and Fortune Pai Gow as casino table games played against the house.
Progressive Table Gaming
Ultimate Texas Hold'em Progressive
New Westminster Casino currently promotes an Ultimate Texas Hold'em Progressive game. This confirms that progressive side-bet play is part of the live table offering rather than being limited to slot machines or poker-room jackpots.
Base Game
Ultimate Texas Hold'em is a casino poker game played directly against the dealer.
Progressive Element
The property currently advertises a progressive component connected to the game.
Check the Paytable
Current side-bet amounts, qualifying hands and jackpot values should be confirmed from the table signage before play.
First Time at a Live Table?
Which game is easiest to approach?
A live table can feel more formal than a slot machine, but visitors do not need to know every casino procedure before sitting down. The important part is choosing a game whose pace and betting structure feel comfortable.
01
Blackjack
A reasonable starting point for visitors who want a familiar card game with clear decisions during each hand.
02
Roulette
Useful for visitors who prefer selecting wagers before a spin rather than making a series of card decisions.
03
Baccarat
The basic wager choices are comparatively straightforward, although the casino offers several Baccarat formats.
04
Ask Before Buying In
Minimum wagers and table availability are not fixed across the entire floor. Check the table display or ask the dealer before joining.
Live vs Electronic
Do not confuse these tables with Solar Arena
New Westminster Casino also has Solar Arena, but that is a separate electronic table-game product and will have its own section.
Live Tables
Physical gaming tables with dealer-operated play and traditional chips, cards, wheels or dice.
Solar Arena
A separate 32-station electronic gaming area offering Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat formats.
Stadium & Electronic Table Gaming
Solar Arena at New Westminster Casino
Solar Arena is the casino’s dedicated electronic table-game area, offering 32 individual play stations connected to Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat. It gives visitors a table-game experience without requiring every player to occupy a seat at a traditional live table.
What Is Solar Arena?
Table games through an individual electronic station
The official casino site describes Solar Arena as an electronic table-game experience built around 32 play stations. Players use their own terminal rather than sitting directly at a conventional Blackjack, Roulette or Baccarat table.
The stations can connect players with Live Blackjack, Live Baccarat and two Live Roulette tables. A player can follow one game or choose to wager across all three available game categories from the same electronic setup.
32
Play Stations
Individual electronic terminals make up the Solar Arena.
3 Game Categories
Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat are the core games offered.
24-Hour Access
Solar Arena is open 24 hours daily, except for Blackjack.
Available Electronic Games
What can you play from a Solar Arena station?
The current official Solar Arena page confirms three main game categories and several Baccarat variations.
Blackjack
Solar Arena connects players to Live Blackjack through the electronic station. Blackjack follows a different operating schedule from the rest of the arena and is not included in the otherwise 24-hour availability.
Roulette
The official page states that Solar Arena is connected to two Live Roulette tables, allowing roulette wagers to be placed from the individual electronic terminals.
Baccarat
Baccarat receives the widest selection of confirmed variants inside Solar Arena.
Baccarat Options
Three versions available from the arena
Baccarat is the most specifically detailed electronic game on the official Solar Arena page. Players can choose among three versions, rather than being limited to a single standard format.
01
Commission Baccarat
The traditional commission-based Baccarat format.
02
Non-Commission Baccarat
A separate version that the casino notes includes its own set of bonus bets and payouts.
03
Dynasty Baccarat
A third Baccarat format offered through Solar Arena.
Electronic vs Live Tables
How is Solar Arena different from a normal table?
Solar Arena still connects players with live table-game action, but the betting interface and player position are different from the traditional dealer table experience.
Traditional Live Table
- Players sit directly at the physical table
- Wagers are made in the traditional table environment
- The dealer is directly in front of the seated players
- Each seat is tied to that individual game
Solar Arena
- Players use one of 32 individual electronic stations
- Wagers are entered through the electronic interface
- No need to occupy a seat directly at the live table
- A station can provide access to multiple game categories
Multi-Game Flexibility
One station, several games
One of Solar Arena's clearest differences from a conventional table is that the casino explicitly allows players to bet on one game or all three. A visitor does not necessarily have to leave the station simply to switch from one supported game category to another.
Blackjack
Roulette
Baccarat
Bet on one game or follow several supported games from the
same Solar Arena environment.
For First-Time Visitors
Is electronic table gaming suitable for beginners?
For some first-time visitors, the format may feel easier to approach because betting takes place through a personal station rather than while seated immediately beside experienced players at a traditional table. The underlying games, however, still have their own rules and wagering options.
01
Personal Interface
Bets are entered from an individual station rather than placed directly at the physical table.
02
No Direct Table Seat
Players do not need to occupy a conventional seat immediately in front of the dealer.
03
Game Choice
Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat can be accessed within the same electronic gaming environment.
04
Long Opening Hours
The arena operates 24 hours daily except for Blackjack, making Roulette and Baccarat particularly flexible options.
Important Distinction
Solar Arena is not the same as the regular table-games floor
New Westminster Casino advertises both 54 gaming tables and Stadium Gaming as separate elements of its casino offering. Solar Arena is the property's dedicated electronic table-game product and contains its own 32 play stations.
The official site does not currently publish a permanent list of minimum wagers, maximum wagers or every electronic side bet available at each station, so those values should not be hard-coded into the visitor guide.
Dining, Bars & Late-Night Food
Dining at New Westminster Casino
Dining at New Westminster Casino ranges from pub-style meals and sports viewing to late-night lounge dining, quick-service Asian food and Chinese cuisine. The main choices are MATCH Eatery & Public House, RedBar Lounge, Noodles to Go and Kirin, although Kirin is currently listed as temporarily closed.
Eat & Drink
From a quick casino-floor meal to dinner and live entertainment
The property combines several distinct dining concepts, so visitors do not have to leave the casino complex for a casual meal, Asian food, sports viewing or late-night dining.
Dining Overview
Four different dining concepts
The official casino site presents its food and beverage offer around four concepts: a contemporary pub, an entertainment-focused lounge, a quick-service Asian restaurant and a Chinese restaurant.
MATCH Eatery & Public House is the most versatile choice for casual dining, drinks and sports. RedBar Lounge is positioned for breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night food and live entertainment. Noodles to Go is the quickest Asian option and remains open until 1AM on Friday and Saturday.
Kirin is the property's Chinese dining option and is known for dim sum and seafood, but its official Starlight page currently states that the restaurant is temporarily closed.
Casual Meal & Sports
MATCH
Best fit for pub food, drinks, sporting events, brunch and a longer casual meal.
Late Night & Entertainment
RedBar Lounge
Best choice for breakfast through late night, live music and entertainment.
Quick Asian Food
Noodles to Go
Designed for a faster casual meal with noodles, soups and other Asian favourites.
Currently Unavailable
Kirin
Chinese cuisine, dim sum and seafood; currently marked temporarily closed.
Restaurant Guide
Which venue should you choose?
Each venue serves a different purpose. The most useful way to compare them is by atmosphere, food style, operating hours and how close they are to the casino experience.
Open
Contemporary Pub
MATCH Eatery & Public House
MATCH is the property's casual pub-style restaurant and the most obvious choice for visitors who want a full meal, drinks and sports viewing in the same venue.
Monday – Thursday
12PM – 10PM
Friday – Saturday
12PM – 12AM
Sunday
10AM – 10PM
Open Daily
Lounge & Entertainment
RedBar Lounge
RedBar is located directly off the casino floor and combines food, drinks, sports viewing and entertainment. Its kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night food.
Every Day
9AM – 2AM
Friday & Saturday
Free Live Entertainment
Quick Service
Asian Cuisine
Noodles to Go
Noodles to Go is the casino's quick-service Asian dining option. The menu focuses on freshly prepared noodle and soup dishes together with traditional Asian favourites such as seafood fried rice.
Sunday – Thursday
11AM – 11PM
Friday – Saturday
11AM – 1AM
Temporarily Closed
Chinese Cuisine
Kirin
Kirin is the property's Chinese restaurant concept, known for freshly prepared dim sum and seafood in a more formal dining setting.
The official Starlight Casino page currently marks Kirin as temporarily
closed. Previously published service hours should therefore not be treated
as current operating hours.
Choose by Occasion
Where should you eat during your visit?
01
For a quick meal between games
Noodles to Go is the clearest quick-service option and is designed for a casual meal rather than a long sit-down dining experience.
02
For sports and pub food
MATCH is the strongest choice. The restaurant is explicitly positioned around pub dining, sporting events and entertainment.
03
For late-night food
RedBar is the latest regular dining option, operating until 2AM every day. Noodles to Go is another late option on Friday and Saturday, remaining open until 1AM.
04
For breakfast
RedBar opens at 9AM and its official venue information confirms breakfast service. MATCH opens at 10AM on Sundays.
05
For live entertainment
RedBar combines dining with free live entertainment every Friday and Saturday and includes a stage, dance floor and large screens.
06
For Chinese cuisine
Kirin would normally fill this role, but it is currently marked temporarily closed on the official casino website.
Sports Viewing
MATCH is built around the game-day experience
MATCH is promoted by the casino as a contemporary pub with a strong sports and entertainment focus. The property also has dedicated spaces connected to MATCH for group sports viewing.
The Big Screen Lounge offers multi-screen sports viewing, while the Pay Per View Lounge is designed around large-screen event viewing. These spaces are mainly relevant for groups and private bookings rather than ordinary walk-in dining.
Live Entertainment
RedBar sits just off the casino floor
RedBar is one of the most directly connected food-and-entertainment spaces at the property. The official casino page says it is located right off the gaming floor.
Free live entertainment is scheduled every Friday and Saturday. The venue includes a stage, dance floor, large projector and multiple HD televisions, allowing it to function as both a restaurant/lounge and an entertainment space.
Dining Hours at a Glance
How late can you eat?
The casino itself operates 24/7, but its restaurants do not. Each venue has its own schedule.
Venue
Mon – Thu
Fri – Sat
Sunday
MATCH
12PM – 10PM
12PM – 12AM
10AM – 10PM
RedBar Lounge
9AM – 2AM
9AM – 2AM
9AM – 2AM
Noodles to Go
11AM – 11PM
11AM – 1AM
11AM – 11PM
Kirin
Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed
Reservations & Groups
Do you need to book?
A reservation is not presented as mandatory for ordinary dining, but booking is available for MATCH and RedBar and is particularly useful for busy periods, sports events, live entertainment or group visits.
MATCH
Online reservations are available, and the property also accepts group bookings for private and semi-private spaces.
RedBar
Reservations and private bookings are available. Private Show Lounge bookings are primarily offered Sunday through Thursday.
Noodles to Go
A quick-service concept intended for casual ordering rather than a formal reservation-based meal.
Groups, Parties & Private Events
Private Events at New Westminster Casino
New Westminster Casino offers private and semi-private event spaces for birthdays, staff parties, sporting events, tour groups, receptions and corporate functions. Official group-booking information lists options for roughly 15 to 350 guests, with room-specific minimum spends, deposits and audiovisual equipment.
Group Bookings
From small gatherings to large private events
The property's group-sales program is broader than standard restaurant reservations. Starlight offers several spaces for partial rental or full buyouts, with configurations suitable for intimate gatherings, sports viewing, birthdays, staff parties and larger corporate events.
Event enquiries can include food pre-orders, decorations, AV rental and either separate billing or a single bill. The group-sales team can also create custom menus based on the needs and budget of the event.
15–350
Guest Range
Spaces range from small semi-private lounges to large full-service event rooms.
Private & Semi-Private
Different rooms offer different privacy levels, bars, patios and event layouts.
AV Available
Several spaces include large TVs, projection, HDMI inputs, microphones or sound systems.
What Can You Book?
Events supported by the property
Birthdays
Birthday parties are specifically listed among the supported event types, and the casino also promotes a separate birthday celebration package.
Corporate Events
Business meetings, staff parties, luncheons and larger corporate functions can be hosted in several event spaces.
Sports Viewing
Several MATCH spaces are built specifically around multi-screen sports viewing and large-format displays.
Private Receptions
Private and semi-private rooms can be used for social gatherings, receptions and celebrations with food and beverage service.
Event Spaces
Private and semi-private rooms
Capacity, privacy, AV equipment and minimum-spend requirements vary significantly by room.
Budweiser Room
A casual private room with its own bar and pool table, suited to birthdays, staff parties and smaller sports-focused gatherings.
Capacity
26 seated + 10 standing
Minimum Spend
$1,250
Deposit
$350
AV
2 × 70" TVs + HDMI
Keg Room
A larger wood-panelled space with a personal bar and seasonal outdoor patio, suitable for birthdays, staff parties and social events.
Capacity
60 seated + 15 standing
Minimum Spend
$1,750
With Patio
$2,150 seasonal
AV
6 TVs + HDMI
Pay Per View Lounge
Designed around a large projection setup and multiple TVs, making it suitable for sports events as well as corporate presentations.
Capacity
85 seated + 15 standing
Minimum Spend
$2,000
Deposit
$650
AV
Projector + 2 large TVs
Big Screen Lounge
A smaller semi-private lounge built for group sports viewing, with a split-screen display wall and additional televisions.
Capacity
15–25 guests
Minimum Spend
$1,250
Deposit
$350
Access
19+ only
Stella Room
A more premium private space with its own bar, dedicated sound system and DJ compatibility. It is also the only soundproof MATCH event room listed by the property.
Capacity
40–65 guests
Minimum Spend
$3,500
Deposit
$750
AV
Private sound + DJ setup
RedBar Lounge
The largest event space in the group-booking lineup, with a stage, dance floor, bar, professional sound and lighting capabilities and direct proximity to the casino floor.
Capacity
220 seated / 350 standing
Size
3,868 sq. ft.
AV
Projector, TVs, mic, HDMI
Private Events
Primarily Sun–Thu
Audio / Visual
More than just restaurant seating
Several rooms are equipped for presentations, sports viewing or entertainment. Depending on the venue, equipment can include large HD TVs, projectors, HDMI inputs, microphones, sound systems and professional lighting control.
Some MATCH rooms list an optional speaker-and-microphone AV rental at $100 per night. RedBar has its own more extensive integrated production setup.
Food & Menus
Custom menus and pre-orders are available
Group bookings can include food pre-orders, and the casino states that its culinary team can create menus tailored to the event and its budget.
MATCH event rooms generally use the MATCH food menu, while RedBar also supports group and banquet-style functions with its own service setup.
Booking Conditions
Deposits, minimum spend and room holds
Deposit
Depending on the room, the official group-sales page lists deposits generally ranging from $350 to $750.
Minimum Spend
Event rooms require a minimum spend based on room size and staffing. Published examples range from $1,250 to $3,500.
Tentative Hold
Several MATCH event rooms state that a tentative booking is held for 48 hours while the deposit is being arranged.
Credit Card Deposit
Published booking conditions state that room deposits are paid by credit card and must be completed in person.
Birthday Celebrations
Birthday packages are officially offered
Starlight promotes a dedicated Birthday Celebration Package in addition to ordinary room bookings. The package is offered subject to room availability.
Important
The current public page does not publish a complete fixed package price or detailed inclusion list, so those details should be confirmed with the event-sales team before advertising them.
MATCH & RedBar
Can you reserve these venues directly?
Yes. The official group-booking page provides reservation links for both MATCH and RedBar, while larger or more customized events are handled through the casino's group-sales team.
Group Sales
Best for private rooms, larger parties, corporate events and custom event planning.
MATCH
Standard dining reservations are available, with separate group-booking options for private and semi-private spaces.
RedBar
Private Show Lounge bookings are mainly available Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday events must finish before public entertainment begins.
First-Time Visitor FAQ
New Westminster Casino FAQ
Practical answers for a first visit, covering entry, dining, parking, Encore Rewards, poker, photography and the rules visitors are most likely to encounter on arrival.
Casino Hours
24 / 7 / 365
The main casino operates around the clock. Restaurants, poker and other amenities have their own schedules.
Parking
Complimentary
Free parking is available in the parkade and outdoor parking areas.
Gaming Age
19+
Guests entering gaming areas should carry valid government-issued photo ID.
Rewards
Free to Join
Encore Rewards membership can be obtained through Guest Services with valid identification.
Yes. The property includes restaurants and lounges such as MATCH Eatery & Public House, RedBar Lounge and Noodles to Go, so a visit does not have to revolve around gambling. Individual dining venues follow their own operating hours.
The official site presents Encore Rewards as a free loyalty program, not as a general admission requirement. Membership is useful for earning rewards and participating in eligible promotions, but it should not be confused with the identification required for access to regulated gaming areas.
The casino's public visitor information does not list a general admission charge for entering the property. Separate ticketed entertainment or special events may have their own conditions, so those should be checked individually.
Casino gaming in British Columbia is restricted to adults aged 19 and older. Visitors should bring valid government-issued photo identification. The casino's Patron Code of Conduct states that identification may be requested during a visit.
Do not assume photography is permitted on the gaming floor. The casino's Patron Code of Conduct prohibits unauthorized photography, video recording and live streaming. Ask staff for permission before photographing or recording inside gaming areas.
Yes. The official contact information states that complimentary parking is available. The property has a parkade with convenient access to the entrance as well as outdoor parking lots.
Yes. The main casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This does not mean every service operates 24 hours: poker, restaurants and entertainment venues follow separate schedules.
A traditional restaurant-style reservation is not required for normal cash-game seating. The poker room uses a waitlist system. Players can check wait times and join the queue through the Poker Waitlist App, or contact the poker room for current information.
The public visitor pages do not currently publish a detailed formal dress code comparable to a nightclub or fine-dining policy. Visitors should still wear normal appropriate attire and follow any instructions from security or venue staff. Individual private events or dining functions may apply their own requirements.
Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited under the casino's Patron Code of Conduct. Individual venues may also restrict outside food and beverages. The poker room specifically states that outside food and drinks are not permitted, so visitors should use the property's dining outlets unless staff confirms otherwise.
Encore Rewards membership is free. New members can register through Guest Services at the casino and should bring valid identification.
No. The casino itself operates 24/7, while restaurants have separate schedules. For example, RedBar operates later than the other regular food outlets, while MATCH and Noodles to Go close earlier.
No fixed promise is published that all 54 tables operate simultaneously. The number of open tables, specific games and betting limits can vary with time and demand.
Yes. Traditional live tables are available for guests who prefer a dealer-led experience, while Solar Arena uses individual electronic play stations and may feel less intimidating to some first-time visitors. Players should still understand the rules and wager amounts before playing.
The property combines gaming, dining and entertainment within the same complex, so visitors can move between these parts of their visit. Entry and identification requirements continue to apply whenever returning to regulated gaming areas.
