1. Provincial eligibility and regulatory status
We begin with the reader’s location. Canadian gambling rules are provincial, so an operator that is appropriate in one province may be unavailable or differently regulated in another. We distinguish locally regulated products from international or offshore sites and avoid treating those categories as equivalent.
2. Withdrawals and banking
Deposits are usually the easy part. We give more weight to withdrawal methods, verification, minimums, maximums, pending periods, fees and published processing expectations. A large promotion cannot compensate for unclear cashout rules.
3. Games and provider transparency
We look at variety, live casino depth, table-game rules, slot information and whether software providers are identified clearly. Game counts change, so we prefer describing the shape and quality of a library rather than pretending a snapshot total is permanent.
4. Mobile usability and account controls
A strong mobile casino should make it easy to find games, reach the cashier, review transactions, contact support and use responsible-gambling tools. We do not give extra credit merely because a site fits on a phone screen.
5. Promotions and wagering conditions
Headline bonus size is only one input. We read wagering requirements, eligible games, contribution percentages, maximum bets, expiry rules and withdrawal restrictions. Complicated terms reduce a promotion’s practical value.
6. Security, verification and customer support
We check whether the operator explains account verification, privacy, security and support channels clearly. We also consider whether important terms are easy to find before registration rather than hidden behind the cashier.
7. Responsible-gambling tools
Deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion and access to support resources are part of product quality. These tools should be easy to locate and use, not buried in a help centre.
How scores are used
Our scores are editorial summaries, not promises of a particular experience. A lower score may reflect regional restrictions or difficult terms rather than a claim that every part of the casino is poor. Readers should use the full review and the current operator terms, especially when a brand operates differently by province.