Our editorial process is structured and measurable and follows a set of criteria which you can read in our Editorial Policy. This includes checking licenses, responsible gambling practices, and checking for accuracy. All casino reviews are carried out using the same set of criteria and every page is fact-checked prior to being published. All key information is verified using regulator sources, game providers, payment processors, and the casino websites.
Online-Casinos.ca works with affiliate partners. These partnerships don't influence our review scores or recommendations on our site. All editorial decisions are independent, and all our content is accurate and compliant and held to high standards.
Our team of writers and editors have experience with Canadian gambling rules, payment systems, game providers, and the differences in regulation across all Canadian provinces including Ontario's AGCO/iGaming Ontario legal gambling market.
Below you can learn more about our approach, the topics we cover, and the team behind the site.
Why You Can Trust Online-Casinos.ca
We use a structured approach based on evidence when reviewing online casinos for Canadian players. Every review follows the same set of criteria and is checked by multiple editors before it goes live. Here's how we work:
- Independent Casino Reviews: Our reviews follow a step-by-step process that looks at licensing, security, bonus terms, game fairness, payment options, customer support, and responsible gambling tools. We base our assessments on verified information from regulators, game providers, and the casinos themselves. You can read the full method used on our Casino Review Process page.
- Experienced Writers and Editors: Our team includes writers and editors who understand the Canadian online gambling market, including AGCO and iGaming Ontario rules, provincial differences, and industry best practices. Each piece of content goes through fact checking and accuracy reviews before it's published to make sure the information is clear, reliable, and up to date.
- Player Support and Complaints: If you have an issue with any of the casinos we feature, we don't intervene. We don't contact casino operators on your behalf. We can help point you to the correct dispute resolution body, be it the casino's regulator or an approved ADR service.
- Publishing Content Since 2012: Online-Casinos.ca has been helping players make smarter choices since 2012. We provide clear, impartial, and reliable guidance that covers online casino reviews for Canada, bonuses, payment methods, provincial content for Ontario, Alberta, BC, etc., and online gambling information. With more than a decade of experience, we understand how the market has and continues to change and how to ensure our content remains relevant.
What You'll Find at Online-Casinos.ca
Online-Casinos.ca covers the key topics Canadian players look for when choosing where and how to play. You'll find casino reviews, information on bonuses, payment method guides, game specifics, and updates about Canada's online gambling industry.
Our content focuses on accuracy and responsible gambling. We explain important details such as licensing, bonus terms, withdrawal rules, and how the different payment methods available work. We also cover changes in Canadian regulations, including updates that affect players in Ontario under AGCO and iGaming Ontario rules.
All the pages on our site are reviewed regularly to ensure that all the information is current and in line with the latest industry standards.
How We Review Online Casinos
We use a structured review process to assess every online casino featured on Online-Casinos.ca. Every review follows the same set of criteria and is checked by our editors before it goes live on our site. Our assessments focus on:
- Licensing and Safety: We verify the casino's regulatory status. This includes AGCO/iGaming Ontario licenses for Ontario players and recognized international regulators for the rest of Canada such as the MGA and Kahnawake.
- Security and Fair Play: We check that encryption meets the current standards. We also look for independent testing on RNGs, audited game providers, and the availability of responsible gambling tools.
- Bonus Terms and Withdrawal Rules: We check the wagering requirements and bonus rules, the withdrawal limits, the processing times on payouts, and any restrictions that may affect players.
- Payment Options: We review how each payment method works. We check the processing speeds for both deposits and withdrawals, if there are any additional fees, and the verification requirements.
- Game Quality: We confirm the game providers are available for Canadian players. We look at the types of games available including live dealers, and we check the mobile compatibility.
- Customer Support: We test the different support channels and assess the response quality and timeframe.
Everything is fact-checked using regulator sources and verified casino details. Our editorial team decides on all the scoring/rating decisions independently. Affiliate partnerships don't influence our ratings. You can read the full method we use on our Casino Review Process page.
How We Ensure Accuracy
We check everything against verified information from casino regulators databases, game providers websites, and payment processors. Our team confirms the licensing details, the bonus terms, the withdrawal rules, and the responsible gambling tools before any content is published. Every page is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the content is kept up to date and in alignment with any changes in the Canadian iGaming market.
Online-Casinos.ca Has Been Online Since 2012
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Launch Online-Casinos.ca Online-Casinos.ca launched and began publishing Canadian casino reviews and beginner resources. The site focused on providing our readers with clear explanations and helping players understand the basics of online gambling.
2012 -
Site Expansion and New Content Sections The site expanded to include hundreds of pages covering casino reviews, bonuses, software providers, and payment methods. Readership continued to grow as more Canadians started looking at online gambling.
2015 -
More Guides and Wider Coverage We published detailed payment method guides, game guides, and responsible gambling information. The scope of our content increased to help players understand how online casinos work and what to expect before signing up.
2019 -
Provincial Information and Content Updates We started to include more provincial content and regulatory updates. We also refreshed older pages, improved our fact-checking, and strengthened our responsible gambling content.
2021 -
Updated Mobile Design and Continued Growth Our site design was updated to make is more compatible with mobile usage and overall page performance. We continued to add to our guides, casino reviews, and bonus pages. We also continued to update information to reflect changes in the Canadian online gambling market.
2022 -
Ontario Regulation and Ongoing Content Updates Following the launch of the AGCO and iGaming Ontario regulated market we expanded our content to include Ontario specific content and casino reviews for Ontario players. Our team continues to monitor all regulatory changes and update our content to reflect the rules and requirements for all operators across Canada.
2023 to Present
Our Content
Our content is written for Canadian players looking for clear, reliable information about online casinos, bonuses, payment methods, game providers, and industry developments. We focus on factual explanations that help readers to understand how online gambling works and what to look for when choosing a site.
Each page is reviewed for accuracy and updated as needed to reflect any changes in the market. This includes licensing updates, new payment methods, and regulatory developments. We use verified details from regulators, the casinos, game providers, and payment processors.
All our pages follow the same editorial standards and are written independently of our affiliate partnerships. We also take into account responsible gambling requirements and cover tools that support safer play. For more information, see our Responsible Gambling page.
Meet The Team at Online-Casinos.ca
Online-Casinos.ca has a team of writers and editors who all have experience with Canadian online gambling rules, casino reviews, payment methods, and responsible gambling standards. The team helps with research, fact-checking, publishing, and content updates.
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Amanda Evans - Editorial Director
Amanda is the Editorial Director and responsible for our content strategy, accuracy checks, and publishing standards. She manages the writing team, looks after our content calendar, and makes sure that all content follows the current regulations and responsible gambling requirements. Her work includes checking for updates on Canadian gambling rules, creating the guidelines for our writers, and making sure that all processes comply with any industry changes. You can find out more on her author profile.
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Val Gillette : Copy Editor
Val is our Copy Editor, and she reviews our content for clarity, factual accuracy, and compliance with Canadian iGaming rules. She specializes in checking regulatory details, verifying bonus terms, and keeping our pages stay up to date. As our Copy Editor, Val also checks the layout and formatting on pages before they are published. Her full background and experience are available on her profile page.
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Richard Kilner : Content Writer
Richard has more than a decade of writing experience and he writes our casino reviews, articles, and topic specific content. He researches new casino operators, checks the licensing and the payment options. He places a strong emphasis on factual accuracy and uses his experience with sports and online gambling to support his reviews. You can learn more about Richard on his author profile.
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Emma Byrd : Content Writer
Emma writes most of our industry news and regulatory updates. She specializes in researching, analyzing changes in the gambling industry, and fact-checking information before it's published. She focuses on clear reporting, accuracy, and responsible gambling standards. You'll find her full experience on her author profile page.
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Quintin van Wyk - Assistant Editor (up to December 2024)
Quintin was one of our Assistant Editors. He worked with us until December 2024 and helped with fact-checking new content, reviewing articles, and updates on our casino reviews and main pages. He had more than 10 years of industry experience when he joined us. You can find out more about his background on his author profile page.
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Darko Ilievski - Assistant Editor (up to July 2024)
Darko was one of our Assistant Editors and he work with us until July 2024. His was involved in research, fact-checking, and helping publish new pages. He also gathered verified information for casino reviews and news articles. You can find out more on his author profile.
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Editorial Independence and How We Make Money
At Online-Casinos.ca transparency and integrity are behind everything we do. Our advice is based solely on our editorial principals and is fully independent. All our reviews are objective and fact-based. They are grounded in thorough independent research, actual testing, and expert analysis. Operators cannot pay us or influence our review ratings, but we may earn commission from partners when you visit their sites through our links. This is at no extra cost to you. For more details, see our Disclaimer.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our content, you can get in touch with us. We value reader feedback and comments. You can get in touch with us via email and we will do our best to answer you as quickly as possible.