My Casino Ajax Adventure: $500 Gone in No Time
Casino Ajax is one of those spots that’s been on my radar for a while, and since it’s not too far from me, I figured it was time to check it out. Armed with $500 (clearly, I’m a slow learner after my Woodbine fiasco), I drove over, ready to see if this smaller, more low-key casino would treat me any better. Spoiler: It didn’t.
Walking In
Let’s start with the good stuff: Casino Ajax is clean, open, and spacious. It’s definitely not as big or flashy as some other casinos, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes, you just want a quieter vibe, and this place delivers that. Parking was easy, the staff seemed friendly, and everything looked well-kept.
But here’s the thing—Ajax is definitely showing its age. The carpets? Threadbare. The chairs? Pretty rough. And let’s not even talk about the coffee (it’s watered-down sadness in a cup). Still, I wasn’t there for interior design critiques—I was there for the slots.
The $500 Breakdown
0–30 Minutes:
I started with a Wheel of Fortune machine. You know the one—it’s big, loud, and always feels like it’s this close to hitting something huge. Well, not for me. I went in at $3 a spin and managed to lose $100 in record time. Not a single bonus, no big hits, nothing. At this point, I was already regretting my decision, but hey, I still had $400 to play with.
30–60 Minutes:
Next, I wandered over to Dragon Cash: Autumn Moon because it had treated me well at Woodbine (or at least didn’t crush me completely). I upped the stakes to $5 a spin, hoping to turn things around. Spoiler alert: I did not turn things around. I hit a couple of small wins here and there, but they barely made a dent in my losses. By the end of this session, I was down to $280.
60–90 Minutes:
Desperate for a change of pace, I tried one of those old-school Blazing 777 machines. These are usually my go-to when I just want to zone out and pretend I know what I’m doing. I started betting $2 per spin, thinking I could stretch my money a bit. Instead, I stretched it into oblivion. By the end of 30 minutes, I was down to $150.
90–120 Minutes:
At this point, I was in full-blown “go big or go home” mode. I found a Dollar Storm machine and went for $10 spins because why not? It couldn’t get any worse, right? Wrong. So wrong. I blew through my remaining $150 in less than 15 minutes, leaving me staring at a $0 balance and questioning every decision I’d made that evening.
The Takeaway
Look, Casino Ajax isn’t terrible, but it’s definitely not the kind of place that’s going to blow you away. It’s smaller, quieter, and feels like it’s just coasting until it gets replaced by something newer and shinier (like the Pickering Casino everyone keeps talking about).
The slots? Honestly, not great. It felt like everything was rigged to drain your money as fast as possible. And while the staff were friendly and the vibe was chill, it didn’t make up for the fact that I walked out completely broke.
Would I go back? Maybe, but only with $50 and a solid understanding that I’m paying for the entertainment, not the chance to win. If you’re into smaller, less chaotic casinos, Ajax might be worth a visit. Just don’t go in expecting miracles—or decent coffee.
