Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs Poker and Gaming

The Slot Floor and What to Expect

At Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs we operate a focused slot machine floor inside the Kawartha Downs and Speedway complex in Fraserville, Ontario. The property sits at 1382 County Road 28, close to the broader Kawartha Lakes region and, in practice, easier to reach by car than a lot of guests assume on the first visit. Our gaming area runs under the Shorelines brand, with operations managed by Great Canadian Entertainment in partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

What sets this venue slightly apart from a standalone casino building is the overall environment. On the same grounds you have an active harness racetrack, so on race days there is a second stream of activity beside the slots floor that changes the feel of the place.

We keep the slot floor open every day from 10:00 am through to midnight, all year. No rotating seasonal schedule, no guessing if we are open on a particular weekend. Food and beverages are available on site, and we are set up to receive motor coach groups with standard procedures, which helps if you are arranging a visit for a club, social group or workplace outing.

On the Poker Question

The search term Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs poker appears quite a lot, so we should be very clear about what is and is not available. The confirmed gaming product at this specific site is our slot machine floor. We do not run a poker room here, and there is no separate table games area included in the current day-to-day setup at Kawartha Downs.

For guests who are mainly interested in poker or a broader mix of table games, other properties in the Shorelines family might be a better fit. Shorelines Casino Peterborough, Shorelines Casino Belleville, and Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands all operate under the same Great Canadian Entertainment umbrella, with fuller casino-style gaming floors. Those venues are usually the right direction if what you want is a more traditional casino format.

1. Shorelines Casino Peterborough - full casino layout, part of the Shorelines group
2. Shorelines Casino Belleville - established Shorelines property in eastern Ontario
3. Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands - Shorelines-branded casino near Kingston
4. Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs - slots-focused floor plus on-site racing, in Fraserville

If you are thinking about driving specifically for poker, it is worth a quick check before you head out. Calling us at +1 705-939-2400 or sending a note to [email protected] will give you the most current floor status in a couple of minutes. Gaming products can be adjusted over time, and a short call is usually better than arriving and finding the format is not what you were expecting.

Planning the Visit

Our slot floor is directly tied into the wider Kawartha Downs and Speedway property, so the overall visit can feel different depending on what is happening at the racetrack. On live harness race days there is another layer to the experience that you will not get at a regular slots-only venue. Simulcast betting is handled through the racetrack side of the business, running under distinct branding from Shorelines, but physically it is all at the same address. During race programs you can move back and forth between the racing area and the slot machines without leaving the grounds.

A simple practical habit that helps: check the events calendar before you make firm plans. A venue like this has very different energy on a race evening compared to a quiet midweek afternoon, and knowing which you are walking into makes it easier to match the visit to what you want.

Typical steps for organizing the trip look like this:

1. Go to kawarthadowns.com and review the current racing schedule for the date you have in mind.
2. Note the slot floor hours - we are open 10:00 am to midnight every day.
3. Call +1 705-939-2400 if you want to confirm any detail, from group logistics to accessibility, before you arrive.
4. Route your drive to 1382 County Road 28, generally via Highway 28 depending on where you start.
5. For motor coach visits or group reservations, contact [email protected] ahead of time so we can line up the basics.
6. When you get here, the payout counter is located on the slot floor and handles cashout transactions.
7. At the entrance you will see OLG responsible gaming information material posted - it is there to be used, and worth a quick read.

We position the property as a community-focused destination in the Kawartha area rather than a high-density resort casino. Great Canadian Entertainment refers to the site as a community partner, and that description fits how we operate - a regional gaming and racing stop with its own rhythm instead of a Vegas-style environment.

The OLG Contract Situation

In December 2025, GlobeNewswire carried the notice that OLG had reached a new agreement that keeps Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs operating. Earlier in that same year OLG communications had raised the potential non-renewal of the gaming contract for the site, and because the slots and racetrack use the same site agreement, that message also created uncertainty about the future of live racing here.

That situation has been resolved. Great Canadian Entertainment, OLG, and the owner of the racetrack property agreed on extended operating and lease terms, covering the slots operation and the racing side together. If you had previously heard about a possible closure or wind-down, this is the update that replaced it.

The track and the slot floor are not just neighbours on the same map - operationally they are tied together. The OLG contract renewal effectively secured both pieces of the property, which is why the December 2025 outcome mattered to players, to race fans, and to local observers who follow Kawartha Downs more as a racing venue than as a gaming hall.

Simulcast Betting and the Racing Side

Harness racing and simulcast wagering are run through the Kawartha Downs racing operation, not through the Shorelines-branded slot floor, but guests experience them as one combined stop. Simulcast lets you place bets on races from other tracks that are broadcast live into the building, with its own schedule that does not have to match the slot floor hours. On days with active racing or strong simulcast cards, the overall entertainment window on the property is typically longer and more layered than the slots schedule alone.

Key points for the racing and simulcast side:

1. Check kawarthadowns.com/venue/kawartha-downs-events/ for the up-to-date racing calendar.
2. When you arrive, confirm the simulcast betting window with staff on the racing side, as that timing can vary.
3. The slot floor and the racing areas are in the same overall complex, so moving between them during one visit is straightforward.
4. Group bookings tied to race events or simulcast generally run through [email protected] so we can coordinate seating and timing.

Standardbred Canada has noted the way Kawartha Downs and the Shorelines Casinos group operate together, describing the track and slot facility as a dual-format destination. That dual nature is a core part of why this property feels different from a single-purpose gaming room.

The Shorelines Brand Context

Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs sits inside the broader Shorelines Casinos portfolio under Great Canadian Entertainment. Within that lineup, our Kawartha Downs location is the slots-focused property, which makes it distinct from the full-casino Shorelines venues in Peterborough, Belleville, and Thousand Islands. All of these locations operate under OLG oversight, and all are listed on the Great Canadian Entertainment Ontario destinations page at greatcanadian.com.

For guests comparing options across the province, that corporate Ontario page is usually the quickest reference point. It brings together all Shorelines-branded destinations with enough basic detail to decide which property fits your plans, whether you are after poker, table games, or just a straightforward slot floor like ours.

Contact and Getting There

The primary phone number for Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs is +1 705-939-2400. For questions about bus tours, social events, or other group arrangements, [email protected] is the dedicated contact. Our venue page at kawarthadowns.com/shorelines-slots/ carries current operational notes, and the Great Canadian Entertainment listing at greatcanadian.com/destinations/ontario/shorelines-casinos/ shows this property alongside the other Shorelines sites.

All gaming activity here operates under Ontario gaming regulations. OLG oversees the gaming side of the business, and responsible gaming tools and materials are provided on site in line with that regulatory framework.