What Registration Actually Means Here
Casino Nanaimo is a physical casino at 620 Terminal Avenue in Nanaimo, British Columbia. It is a land-based property, not an online gambling platform. So when people talk about sign up or registration here, they are almost always talking about three very specific things: creating an Encore Rewards account, putting their name on the poker list, or registering for a live tournament. Every one of those runs through the same place - the Guest Services desk inside the casino.
There is no separate online casino profile you can open for Casino Nanaimo itself. Nothing like that is available. If you live in BC and want a legal online gambling account, PlayNow.com is the only provincially approved site and it is operated by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. The official Casino Nanaimo website focuses on information, promos, and contact details, not on digital account creation or any remote registration.
Signing Up for Encore Rewards
Encore Rewards is the casino’s loyalty program. It is free to join, no membership fees and no small print when you sign up. You do, however, need to be there in person and you must bring valid, government-issued photo ID with you.
At Guest Services, the Encore Rewards registration usually goes like this:
- Go to Casino Nanaimo: 620 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2.
- Once inside, look for the Guest Services desk on the main casino floor.
- Tell the staff member working there that you would like to sign up for Encore Rewards.
- Present your photo ID when they request it.
- Provide your contact information, following the questions they ask you.
- Review and confirm that your details are correct, then receive your new membership card.
- From that point on, use the card every time you play so your points and activity get tracked.
After registration, your Encore Rewards card links your play to your membership without you needing to do much else. That is what unlocks member promotions, eligibility for some tournament events, and targeted offers. Essentially, if you want the extras, you need an active card in the system. If you prefer to clarify anything before driving over, you can call 1-250-753-3033 or email [email protected] and speak with Guest Services first.
| Registration Type | Location | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Rewards Membership | Guest Services, on-site | Free | 1-250-753-3033 |
| Poker List Registration | Guest Services, on-site | Free | 1-250-753-3033 |
| Tournament Enrollment | Guest Services, on-site | Varies by event | [email protected] |
One simple but useful habit: any time you are going to a casino you have not visited before, or have not seen in a while, it pays to phone ahead. Just asking about current wait times, or what promotions are running that day, often saves you from standing around on the floor with no idea why things are delayed.
Getting on the Poker List
Casino Nanaimo spreads $1/$3 No Limit Texas Hold’em in the poker room. Seats are controlled through a list system, and that list is managed at Guest Services. So you end up dealing with the same desk as Encore Rewards. You can call to ask for a spot, but in-person requests always sit higher in the queue. For a reliable chance at a seat, being there in person is the better route.
Operating hours have a big effect on when you can get into a game. From Sunday to Thursday, the casino is open from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays it runs a little later and closes at 2:00 a.m. If you are planning your poker around a particular evening or time of day, it helps to work within that schedule so you are not arriving right at closing.
Typical steps to get your name on the poker list:
- Show up during Casino Nanaimo’s normal operating hours.
- When you walk in, go straight over to the Guest Services desk.
- Let the staff know you want to be added to the poker list for the $1/$3 No Limit Texas Hold’em game.
- Give your name and any other details they ask for.
- Wait either on the casino floor or wherever they direct you until your name is called.
- When you are called, go to the table indicated by the floor staff.
- If you already have an Encore Rewards card, show it to keep your poker play tracked under your account.
- If you really cannot come in person, you may call 1-250-753-3033, but phone names are not guaranteed the same priority as walk-ups.
For tournaments, registration follows the same general flow, but dates and formats move around more often than the cash games. That is why it is worth checking casinonanaimo.com or contacting Guest Services directly to confirm the current tournament lineup. Schedules change; the website typically has the most recent version.