About Casino Canadian - Who We Are & How We Review

By Johnny Thompson, iGaming Editor & Senior Reviewer at Casino Canadian.

The People Behind Casino Canadian

Casino Canadian (casinocanadian.com) is an independent Canadian online casino review site built by players, for players. Our editorial team is led by Johnny Thompson, iGaming Editor and Senior Reviewer, who has spent over a decade analysing the Canadian online gambling market - from the regulated Ontario environment overseen by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to the offshore platforms licensed under Curacao eGaming that serve players in other provinces.

Johnny started his career writing for print gaming publications before moving into digital iGaming journalism in 2013. Since then he has personally tested hundreds of casino platforms, written thousands of reviews, and developed the scoring methodology that underpins every rating you see on this site. He holds a recognised certification in Responsible Gambling Awareness and is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) affiliate network. His work has been cited by Canadian consumer-advocacy groups and quoted in provincial gambling-policy discussions.

Supporting Johnny is a small, tight-knit editorial team of bonus analysts, software testers, and a compliance editor who cross-checks every review against current regulatory standards before publication. Nobody on our team accepts payment from casinos in exchange for ratings - full stop.

Our Editorial Independence

Casino Canadian earns revenue through affiliate commissions when readers sign up to a casino we recommend. We disclose this openly because transparency is the foundation of trust. That commercial relationship never influences a score. A casino with a generous affiliate deal that fails our withdrawal test will still receive a poor rating - and we will say exactly why. Several casinos we have reviewed are not listed in our recommended section precisely because they failed our standards, even when those operators approached us with attractive partnership terms.

Every review is written by a human editor who has really used the platform. We do not publish AI-generated scores or rely on casino-supplied marketing copy.

How We Test: The Casino Canadian 7-Category Scoring System

Every casino reviewed on this site goes through the same structured testing process before a score is published. Here is exactly what that looks like.

Step 1 - Account Registration. We create a real account using a Canadian identity and a valid provincial address. We note how long registration takes and whether KYC (Know Your Customer) documents are requested upfront or only at withdrawal.

Step 2 - Real C$ Deposit. We make a minimum real-money deposit in Canadian dollars using at least two payment methods commonly available to Canadian players (e.g., Interac e-Transfer, Visa, MasterCard). We record processing time and any fees charged.

Step 3 - Bonus Claim and Wagering. We claim the welcome bonus where one is offered and work through the wagering requirements using a defined C$50 test budget. We track how clearly the terms are displayed and whether the playthrough is achievable within a reasonable timeframe.

Step 4 - Game Library Audit. We catalogue the software providers, count the available titles across slots, table games, and live dealer, and test load speeds on both desktop and mobile.

Step 5 - Timed Withdrawal. We request a withdrawal and record the exact time from request to funds received. Anything beyond 72 hours for e-wallets or five business days for bank methods is flagged as a concern in the review.

Step 6 - Customer Support Contact. We contact support via live chat, email, and where available, phone - at different times of day. We score agents on response speed, accuracy, and professionalism.

Step 7 - Responsible Gambling Tools Audit. We check for deposit limits, loss limits, session timers, self-exclusion options, and links to Canadian support resources. Ontario-licensed casinos are also assessed against AGCO responsible-gambling requirements.

These seven categories are combined into a weighted overall score out of 10, with withdrawals and the game library carrying the heaviest weighting because they most affect a player's day-to-day experience.

Who Our Reviews Are For

Casino Canadian is written for Canadian adults aged 19 and over - the legal minimum gambling age in most Canadian provinces, including Ontario. Our reviews focus on platforms that accept Canadian players and transact in C$.

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties with gambling, please reach out for support. ConnexOntario offers free, confidential mental health and addictions services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-866-531-2600 at any time.

Get in Touch

Have a question about a review, spotted something we missed, or want to flag a casino that has treated Canadian players unfairly? We read every message. Reach the editorial team through our contact page and Johnny or a senior team member will respond within two business days.

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