Proof of vaccination required in Kahnawake
As of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, ′Proof of Vaccination′ (′Vaccine Passport′) will be required for all guests entering the Playground Complex, including The Rail Coal Fire Bistro. This decision was made by the Public Safety Commission of Kahnawake and the MCK and applies to all non-essential businesses within the community of Kahnawake. And we, as a business, support and respect their decision. Guests will be required to show their VaxiCode (QR Code) on their smartphone prior to entering the premises. Guests who do not have the VaxiCode (QR Code) on their smartphone must show a PDF version on their phone or a printed copy of their code. Guests can use the QR code received by email or text after their most recent dose of vaccine in paper version. If they haven’t received their QR code, they can download it from the self-service portal on Quebec’s …
Let’s Bust the Bank one more time!
Get ready for what is sure to be an exciting and fun-filled six weeks that is packed with prizes and culminates on Sunday, October 10 with the $1 Million Bust the Bank Grand Finale. The one and only Freeway Frank will return to host Bust the Bank every Sunday from September 5 to October 10. We know Frank will look like a Million bucks hosting what has become the most popular promotion at Playground, but the only bucks that will be on the contestants minds are the amounts they hope to win! To enter the raffle for a chance to play Bust the Bank, players need to earn Reward Points. For every two hundred and fifty (250) Rewards Points earned while playing on our over 400 EGDs, players will receive one (1) draw entry and on Mondays, starting August 30 until October 4, players will …
Poker Returns to Playground
You don’t know what you got ‘till it’s gone and live poker at Playground has proven to be one of those things. You’ve waited long enough ,so let’s just cut to the chase and tell you what you all want to know. Poker will return after 515 days on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 9:00am. Phase one of our poker roll-out, like everything else that has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, will be gradual and will last a minimum of 2 weeks. The initial Phase will have a maximum of 20 cash game tables open, each table will be separated by a minimum of six feet (6’) and will have a maximum of 9 players seated. Every player will be required to wear a mask, both at the poker tables and throughout the Playground Complex. As well, our dealers, along with the rest of …
GGPoker – A Playground skin you’ll be comfortable in
Playground, one of the world’s premier poker destinations, is teaming up with GGPoker, one of the world’s leading online poker rooms, to offer Canadians a new look and exciting experience when playing their favorite game. You can expect regular promotions, bonuses and offers exclusively for Playground players, including online WSOP Main Event qualifiers to Vegas, and hopefully, in the near future exclusive live qualifiers as well. Players will have access to GGPoker’s large global player base, unique and fun features such as Tournament Staking, Bubble Protection, Card Squeeze, PokerCraft and Smart HUD analytical tools, plus daily promos, exclusive games, and some of the largest online tournament series in the world, including the GGMasters, MILLION$ and the WSOP Online 2021 with 33 bracelet events. Playground’s motto has always been “For Players, By Players” and GGPoker has the same philosophy, so joining forces with the goal of …
The Heat is on at Playground
The temperature will be rising throughout July and August at Playground due to a new promotional system that is moving in – the $100,000 Hot Seat Giveaway. Playground’s EGD section is the #1 destination if you want to win not just one, but two prizes. Every win includes both a gift and a free play amount. The $100,000 Hot Seat Giveaway runs Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, selecting a random winner every 30 minutes. That’s 17 winners per day for a total of 680 winners! All you need to do is play an EGD during those hours from July 5 to August 27, for a chance to win. You could be taking home a blender, air fryer, crock-pot, jewelry, and more – Plus a free play amount worth up to $200!! And who knows how much you could parlay that into. Along with …
Closure Announcement
After closely following the development of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on a daily basis, Playground feels that a suspension of activities is the wisest course of action at this time. The health and safety of Playground’s community, staff and players remains our top priority. In order to facilitate public health measures to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Playground is announcing a temporary closure. Playground will cease all operations, as of 4:00am on Saturday, March 14. No new guests will be permitted on the premises after 11:59pm tonight. Playground will close and remain so until further notice. The Rail …
Updated Health and Safety Measures
Further to the additional health and safety measures announced yesterday, Playground will be making operational changes in response to the growing public health concern surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately, Playground will: Cancel our weekend Brunch Buffet as well as our Oyster Night and Sweet Weekends promotions; Suspend massage services; Suspend all poker tournaments; Move cash game activity to the tournament hall and limit total volume to 20 tables; Separate foot traffic into two different corridors, one for poker players and the other for EGD players; Introduce a screening questionnaire regarding recent travel, contact with others and any potential symptoms for …
Health and Safety Measures
The health and safety of our staff, players and community is Playground’s top priority. We anticipate that many people may have questions and concerns about our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are closely monitoring local developments and managing the situation carefully so that everyone will continue to feel confident when they visit us. Canadian public health authorities advise that the overall risk to Canadians remains low, however, Playground will be undertaking several measures to make sure everyone will be able to continue to play safely. This includes: Daily meetings by a senior management team to assess changes in the …
Next Up: WPTDeepStacks Montreal
You know the name. You love the format. The WPTDeepStacks returns to Montreal, and this time as a full-fledged festival! Held from April 16 to April 27, the series features nine tournaments and over $1,900,000 in total guarantees. The tour was honoured at the 4th Annual American Poker Awards in February of 2018 with the well-deserved prize for Mid-Major Circuit of the Year. Since then, the brand has continued to expand and now offers premier poker festivals on six continents! What to expect in Montreal? Lots of action! Event #2 will be none other than the now famous WPTDeepStacks Opener, …