Our Methodology
How We Test Canadian Casinos

We create a new player account using the same process a Canadian player would follow. We note registration time, required information, and how smooth the KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process is — including government ID and address verification.

We make a deposit via Interac e-Transfer — Canada's primary casino banking method. We test speed (typically instant), minimum deposit amounts, and whether the casino processes CAD deposits without currency conversion fees. We also test other available Canadian payment methods.

We activate the Canadian welcome bonus and review the terms carefully. We document wagering requirements (expressed in CAD), validity period, eligible games and game contribution percentages, and any province-specific restrictions.

We play at least 50 different games over multiple sessions, including slots, table games, and live casino. We evaluate game variety, loading times, graphics, sound, and overall gaming experience on both desktop and mobile.

We request withdrawals via Interac and measure the actual time from request to funds received. This is the most important part of our test. We document any delays, pending periods, and the full verification process required before first withdrawal.

We contact customer support at least 5 times with standardized questions relevant to Canadian players — iGaming Ontario licensing, Interac withdrawals, bonus wagering. We measure response time, knowledge, and problem-solving ability.

We test the full casino experience on at least three different devices (iPhone, Android phone, tablet) and evaluate performance, compatibility, and user-friendliness across all screen sizes.

We verify iGaming Ontario (iGO) licensing status through the AGCO registry. We check for AGCO-mandated responsible gambling tools including deposit limits, session limits, reality checks, and access to iGO's Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) program and ConnexOntario resources.

All collected data is weighted according to our 6 criteria and a final score of 1.0–5.0 is calculated. Each rating is reviewed by at least two independent analysts before publication.

The review is published with full transparency. We follow up on each casino monthly and conduct thorough quarterly re-tests — bonus terms, withdrawal speeds, and iGO licensing status all change regularly.