Starlight Casino · New Westminster, seen from Burnaby
Starlight Casino, New Westminster
This page reads Starlight Casino from Burnaby. It covers how far away it sits, what is dealt on its floor, when the poker room and racebook run, and where it differs from Grand Villa. Parking, food and the basics before entry close it out.
Distance, hours and operator
Starlight Casino's address is 350 Gifford Street in New Westminster, BC V3M 7A3. From central Burnaby it is 7.2 km in a straight line. The road distance depends on the route, which this guide does not list.
Hours mirror Grand Villa's. The doors stay open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited operates Starlight, and the same company runs Grand Villa. Two rooms, one operator, a short hop apart on the map. The phone line is 604-777-2946.
What is dealt at Starlight
- Live tables: the floor deals 54, split among roulette, craps, blackjack, baccarat and pai gow. Grand Villa lists 67 across the same five families, plus named variants such as Squeeze Play Baccarat and Three Card Poker.
- Poker room: 7 tables, set off the main casino floor. From Sunday through Thursday, play starts at 11AM and goes on late. Only on Friday and Saturday does it run 24 hours.
- Slots: over 935 machines share the floor with the tables.
- Racebook: housed in MATCH Eatery & Public House, it takes off-track wagers on thoroughbred and standardbred racing. It opens Sunday 9AM to 9PM, and Monday and Tuesday 12PM to 9PM. Wednesday and Thursday run 9AM to 9PM; Friday and Saturday, 9AM to midnight. Unlike the rest of the building, it does keep a bedtime.
Parking, food and the door
As at Grand Villa, parking costs nothing; a parkade opens onto the front door, and outdoor lots add space. RV parking is available on request. Kirin Restaurant serves Chinese food, and MATCH doubles as the racebook. There is no hotel on site.
Signing up for Encore Rewards is free; it is done at Guest Services with valid ID. The venue publishes no transit directions, and this guide does not name stations or routes. Entry is 19 and over, the legal age for gambling in British Columbia.
Questions
Is Starlight Casino open all night?
Yes, the casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. The poker room is the exception. On Friday and Saturday it runs 24 hours; the rest of the week, it starts at 11AM and closes late.
Is Starlight run by the same company as Grand Villa?
Yes, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited operates Starlight. Gateway also runs Grand Villa in Burnaby.
Is parking free at Starlight Casino?
Yes, parking is complimentary. Drivers can use a parkade that opens onto the front door or the outdoor lots, and RV parking can be requested.