How bonuses actually work at this property
At Great Canadian Casino View Royal - marketed locally for years as Elements Casino Victoria - we run player incentives through a loyalty-style setup. Everything is tied to your real play. There is no traditional deposit match, no promo code box, no online sign-up bonus to activate at home. Instead, we credit bonus play, comp dollars, and entries into draws, all based on what your ENCORE Rewards card records on the gaming floor. It feels different from the classic “casino bonus” many people search for, and it is better to be clear about that before you drive out.
All of this is handled through ENCORE Rewards, the loyalty program used at British Columbia casinos under provincial oversight. When you play slots or table games with your card in, your activity is tracked, and over time you earn points and comp dollars. These can be redeemed on gaming, dining, and certain other on-site services. In daily play it works quite smoothly, but the exact earn rates and redemption values are confirmed on property rather than set out in a fixed public chart.
Bonus play in particular is non-cashable gaming credit. It sits on your ENCORE account, you load it onto a machine or use it at eligible table games, and that is where it stays. It does not convert to cash at the cage and cannot be withdrawn. Every offer has a time frame attached, and once that period closes any unused bonus play is automatically removed.
Claiming your bonus when you visit
The way to access Great Canadian Casino View Royal bonus offers is entirely in-person. There are no remote steps, no online pre-registration for bonuses.
- Come to the View Royal casino in the Greater Victoria, BC area.
- Go over to the Players Club or Rewards desk on the main gaming floor.
- Have valid government-issued photo ID with you, because we must verify age.
- If you are not yet a member, sign up for ENCORE Rewards - there is no fee.
- Once registered, take your card and activate it at a slot machine or a table game station.
- Speak with the desk team about any current welcome offer or sign-up bonus play that is available to new ENCORE members.
- When bonus play is added, you will see it reflected on your card balance and you can use it right away on eligible games.
- Check the on-site promotions board, and also feel free to ask staff about current and upcoming campaigns, as promos rotate on a schedule and sometimes shift more often.
There is one detail many regular BC players already know, but we still mention it. If you hold an ENCORE Rewards card from another casino in British Columbia, you do not need to open a new account here. Your profile and your point balance will work at participating BC locations, including View Royal. Just bring the same card with you and present it when you play.
What promotions are actually running
Across the Great Canadian Entertainment portfolio we use several recurring promotional formats. We do not run every format at every site all the time. Great Canadian Casino View Royal will normally feature a rotating lineup that changes by season, by calendar, and by campaign period.
Here are the core promotion styles you will see tied to the property:
| Promotion Type | Format | Redemption Method |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Play Credit | Non-cashable slot or table credits | Applied automatically to ENCORE Rewards card |
| Prize Draw Ballots | Entries earned through play volume | Draw held on property at scheduled times |
| Multiplier Days | 2X or 3X ballot entries on set days | Applied when card is swiped during play |
| Table Play Awards | Fixed table credit to selected members | Awarded hourly during a promotion time window |
| Comp Dollars | Earned through tracked play | Used at on-site dining and retail outlets |
Two large campaigns that have appeared nationally in our network are worth flagging as examples. “Double Your Jackpot” selects a ballot winner who then receives the original jackpot amount, up to a set maximum, credited as bonus play. “Fortunes on the Felt” is focused on table players, giving one Great Canadian Rewards member each hour a $500 table play credit during a defined promotion period. Whether these two are running on your visit at View Royal specifically is something that has to be checked with the property team, since eligibility and timing vary by region and shift regularly.
A small practical remark from our side: if your visit is centered around using a specific promotion, it is smart to confirm the details before you come in. Either call ahead or look at the promotions board online. Campaigns roll over, sometimes week by week, and arriving with expectations based on a promo that finished a few days earlier is not a great way to start your night.
