How we rate casinos
Every score comes from one formula applied to the same data for each casino. No one types a score by hand.
By Andrew Artemov · Updated: October 31, 2026
Why you can trust our scores
A formula, not an opinion
Every score is calculated from the same data. No one types a score by hand.
Commissions stay out
Commission deals are never an input to the formula, so a casino cannot buy a higher score.
Sources behind the facts
Each casino record lists the pages its facts come from, with the date we verified them.
Rechecked every 60 days
A casino comes off our live pages if its facts are more than 60 days old.
Categories and weights
| Category | Weight | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 25% | Licences, independent testing labs and responsible gambling tools |
| Payouts | 25% | The fastest withdrawal time |
| Bonus | 15% | The wagering requirement of the main offer |
| Payments | 15% | The number of payment methods and Interac support |
| Games | 10% | The total number of games and live dealer games |
| Support | 10% | Support channels, live chat and French-language service |
How each category is scored
Safety
A casino must list at least one licence, or it gets no score at all. It then earns points for independent testing labs and for each player protection tool: deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion and reality checks.
Payouts
We score the fastest withdrawal time the casino states. One hour or less scores 5 out of 5, up to 24 hours scores 4.5, and anything over 72 hours scores 1.5.
Bonus
We score the terms, not the headline. A wagering requirement of 10x or less scores 5, up to 35x scores 3.5, and above 50x scores 1.5. A bigger bonus earns no extra points.
Payments
Each payment method earns points, up to six methods. Interac earns an extra point, because it lets Canadians pay directly from a bank account.
Games
The score rises with the size of the game list, from under 500 games up to 2,000 or more. A live dealer section adds one point.
Support
Live chat counts the most. Each extra channel, such as email or phone, earns more points, and so does service in French.
What the score means
- Excellent: 4.5 or higher out of 5
- Very good: 4 or higher out of 5
- Good: 3.5 or higher out of 5
- Fair: below that
When facts are missing
We never guess. A category without facts is left out, and the other categories share its weight. We show no score if licence data is missing, or if the known categories cover less than 75% of the total weight.
Our standards
Where our facts come from
We use operator websites and terms, plus official pages from regulators and governments. Each casino record lists its sources and the date we verified it.
What we never do
We never invent a fact, publish fake reviews or sell a score. We only say we tested something when we hold a dated record of that test.
How we show paid placements
If a casino ever pays for a placement, we label it as sponsored. A paid label never changes the score.
How we fix mistakes
Anyone can report an error with a source. We check the report and correct confirmed mistakes.
Commissions do not change scores
We may earn a commission from some links. Commission data is not part of the formula. Read our affiliate disclosure.