Slots and Electronic Gaming at The Gate
On our main gaming floor at The Gate, we run around 20 modern video slot machines, alongside roughly 70 electronic gaming terminals. For a single city-centre venue, that is quite a lot to work with if you like machine play. The terminals cover electronic roulette and a selection of automated formats, so when you are not in the mood for a live table you can still sit down and play without waiting on a dealer.
Progressive jackpot slots are part of the current line-up too, with selected machines linked to jackpots that can climb to around £20,000. It is important to remember that jackpot availability and levels are always subject to change, but that is the typical ceiling on site.
We treat the slots and electronics area as our main machine-gaming hub in Newcastle city centre. New slot releases are rotated onto the floor on a regular basis so the mix does not feel tired. All machines run for real money in GBP, with no separate currency options. Entry to the venue is free and you do not need any kind of paid membership just to walk in and play for cash.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Slot machines | Approx. 20 latest-generation units |
| Electronic terminals | Approx. 70 units |
| Progressive jackpot ceiling | Up to £20,000 |
| Currency | GBP |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
We operate under standard UK rules around age and responsible play. Minimum age is 18 and we strongly advise only staking what you can comfortably afford to lose, whether you are using the slots, terminals or moving to tables later in the visit.
Getting to the Gaming Floor
You will find the casino inside The Gate leisure complex on Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG. Typing the postcode into a navigation app normally brings you straight to the right door. Once you step inside The Gate, just take the escalator up to the casino level. There is clear signage through the mall, so the route is easy to follow even on a first visit.
There is another way in as well. A secondary entrance from Stowell Street, in the Chinatown area, links directly into the venue. That route is handy if you are coming from that side of town or parking nearby.
At the entrance we run a “Think 25” policy. If you look under 25, our door staff will ask for valid photo ID. This applies particularly to first-time visitors but can be used on later visits too. It is worth keeping your passport or driving licence somewhere you can reach quickly rather than having to dig through a bag at the door.
Once you are through to the floor, the slots and electronic gaming section is clearly signposted. You choose your machine, insert GBP cash or use any accepted payment method available at that terminal, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you want to join the Aspire Club loyalty programme - more detail on that in a moment - you will need to bring valid photo ID to the membership desk either before you start playing or after you have finished your first session.
Our normal opening hours are Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 until 04:00. On Friday and Saturday the floor stays open later, through until 06:00. These hours cover the full gaming floor, which includes the slots, electronic terminals and table games on the same level.
Table Games Running Alongside the Slots
Slots are not the only option on the floor. If you prefer to move between machines and live tables in a single visit, you can do that without leaving the main gaming area. Our table game line-up currently includes Blackjack, American Roulette, Three Card Poker, Punto Banco, Casino War and Superwheel. Craps has also been listed among the formats available in public descriptions of the venue.
Every one of these tables is dealt by live dealers operating under standard UK casino rules. Minimum and maximum stakes are printed on displays at each table, so you can see the limits before you sit down. There is no need to book seats in advance for standard tables. You can simply approach when a session is running and join, subject to seat availability and table limits.
| Table Game | Format |
|---|---|
| Blackjack | Live dealer, standard UK rules |
| American Roulette | Live dealer |
| Three Card Poker | Live dealer |
| Punto Banco | Live dealer |
| Casino War | Live dealer |
| Superwheel | Live dealer |
| Craps | Listed in venue descriptions |
The table game area sits on the same level as the slots and terminals. That means you can step away from a machine, walk a few metres, and be at a live game without passing through a second entrance or queuing again. For players who like to mix formats in a single night, it keeps the visit simple and quite relaxed.
The Poker Room
Our dedicated poker area - also promoted under the Bally’s Poker Club name - is described as the largest poker room in the North East of England. Inside that space we hold 200 permanent seats. It is a significant capacity, which lets us cater for varied cash-game traffic on busy nights.
Regular cash games start daily from 16:00. On Fridays and Saturdays, the poker room operates on a 24-hour basis, so late sessions can keep running into the early morning if there is demand. If you are planning a visit where poker is the main focus and you want the option to play deep into the night, this is usually the part of the venue you will spend most time in.
There is no requirement to pre-register for standard cash games. Once your ID has been checked at the main entrance and you are inside the building, you can make your way to the poker room and speak to staff there about current tables and waiting lists. From the visitor point of view, slots, table games and the poker room are all linked within the same property, which makes it straightforward to move between them during a single trip.


