Casino Regina is one of the more atmospheric casinos in western Canada, partly because it operates inside a 1911 railway station with the original waiting hall intact. The high ceilings, limestone columns, and ornate plasterwork of the former Union Station give the casino a grandeur that purpose-built gaming facilities rarely achieve. The programming has expanded beyond the gaming floor to include a showroom for touring musicians and comedians, several restaurants, and a bar that uses the original station architecture to reasonable effect.
The casino is operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and channels a significant portion of its revenues into First Nations communities, health, and education — a model that has been studied by other jurisdictions for its effectiveness. The gaming floor itself is standard casino fare: slots, table games, poker. If you are going to spend an evening at a casino, the building is a good reason to choose this one over a generic alternative.