Every casino on this site gets a score out of 10. The score is a weighted average of six criteria, and each review shows the part scores so you can see where a casino gains or loses points. This page explains the criteria, where our information comes from and what we do not claim.
The six criteria and their weights
Trust & license
License checked in the public register of the regulator, the company behind the brand, fairness certificates, complaint records and how disputes are handled.
Bonus terms
Wagering, max bet, game weighting and expiry — not the headline number.
Games & providers
Published library size, live-dealer sections and the studios named by the operator.
Payments & payouts
CAD accounts, Interac e-Transfer and other Canadian methods, fees, limits and the payout times the operator states.
Support
Published channels and hours, live chat, email and phone, and whether French is offered.
Mobile play
Native apps in the stores, mobile site or web app, and what the mobile version leaves out.
| Criterion | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & license | 25% | License in the regulator’s register, the company behind the brand, fairness certificates, complaint records |
| Bonus terms | 20% | Wagering, bet limits, game weighting, caps on winnings, expiry |
| Games & providers | 15% | Published library size, live dealer section, named studios |
| Payments & payouts | 15% | CAD, Interac and other Canadian methods, limits, fees, stated payout times |
| Support | 15% | Channels, hours, French-language help |
| Mobile play | 10% | Apps, mobile site, what the mobile version leaves out |
Each criterion is scored from 0 to 10, and the overall score is the weighted sum, rounded to one decimal. Stars are the same score on a five-point scale: one star equals two points. A big welcome headline does not raise the bonus score by itself; the rules behind it decide.
Where our information comes from
We use sources in a fixed order. When two sources disagree, the higher one wins, and the review says so if the difference matters.
- Regulator registers. The public license register or license validator of the authority named by the casino.
- The operator’s own documents. Terms and conditions, bonus terms, payment pages, responsible gambling pages and FAQ, read in the version shown to Canadian visitors where we can reach it.
- The operator’s public site data. Game counts, provider lists and cashier details that the site itself publishes.
- Independent complaint platforms. Complaint histories and ratings on sites such as AskGamblers, Casino Guru and Trustpilot.
- Established review sites. Used for details that only appear after logging in, such as the full cashier list.
The license-in-register rule
A license counts only if we can find it in the regulator’s own register or validator, under the company and domain the casino names. A seal in the footer is not enough. If the license cannot be matched, or the register shows a different company or status, the trust score is capped and the review says what we found. The license number shown in each review is the one from the operator’s terms, cross-checked against the register where the register prints numbers.
What we do not claim
Our reviews are an analysis of published terms, registers and complaint records. We do not claim to have made real-money deposits and withdrawals at every casino, so payout times in our reviews are the times the operator states, unless a review says otherwise. We do not rate customer service on chats we never had, and we do not describe games we could not see.
How the ranking is ordered
Casinos are listed by score, highest first. The one exception is SpinEmpire, our commercial partner, which always holds the first place as our Editor’s choice. Its score is calculated with the same criteria as every other brand and is shown unchanged. Read more in our affiliate disclosure.
How often reviews are updated
Each review shows a “Data verified on” date. We re-check the key figures (welcome offer, wagering, limits, license status) at least every two months, and sooner when an operator changes its terms or a reader reports a difference. If you spot something out of date, please tell us through the contact page.
