Casinos of Canada (casinosofcanada.ca) is an independent reference site about the land-based casino industry in Canada: where the casinos are, how gambling is regulated province by province, how the games work, and how the whole system came to exist. This page explains who we are, what our mission is, how we check our facts, and — just as importantly — what we deliberately do not do. We publish information, not advice, and we do not sell anything.
At a Glance
| Site | Casinos of Canada (casinosofcanada.ca) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Independent, information-only reference on Canadian casinos and gambling |
| What we cover | Land-based casinos by province, gambling laws, history, and how games work |
| Independence | No reviews, ratings, affiliate links or paid placements |
| What it is not | Not a casino or betting site; no sign-ups, deposits or bonuses |
| Who it is for | Readers and researchers who want accurate, plain-English facts |
| Legal gambling age in Canada | 19 in most provinces; 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec |
Who we are
We are a small, independent editorial team that researches and writes about gambling in Canada for a general audience. The site is a reference project, not a casino, a betting operator or a marketing partner for any of them. Nobody can pay to appear on Casinos of Canada, to be described favourably, or to be left out. Our only job is to explain a complicated, heavily regulated subject clearly and accurately for readers who want to understand it — whether you are planning a first casino visit, studying Canadian gambling law, or simply curious about the history.
Because gambling touches money, law and personal wellbeing, we treat it as a “your money or your life” (YMYL) topic. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard of accuracy, sourcing and transparency than a casual blog would, and we are explicit about the limits of what we can tell you.
Our mission: information, not promotion
Our mission is to be the clearest, most trustworthy plain-English reference on Canadian casinos and gambling — and nothing more. We want a reader to leave a page understanding the facts, not feeling pushed toward a sign-up button. You can see that principle on our Casinos of Canada homepage, which orients visitors to the main topics without ranking or recommending anywhere to play.
Three ideas guide everything we publish:
- Accuracy over speed. We would rather be slower and correct than fast and wrong, especially on laws, ages and figures.
- Neutrality over persuasion. We describe how things work; we do not talk anyone into gambling, and we do not tell anyone where to do it.
- Usefulness over length. We cover a topic thoroughly when it deserves depth, and we keep it short when it does not. We do not pad.
What we cover
Casinos of Canada is organised around four main subject areas plus a responsible-gambling hub. Each is a starting point that links down to more detailed pages:
- Land-based casinos by province — operators, locations and venue lists, explained in our guide to land-based casinos in Canada.
- Gambling laws and regulation — how the federal Criminal Code and the provinces share authority, covered in gambling laws in Canada.
- History of gambling — from the 1892 Criminal Code ban to modern casinos, in the history of gambling in Canada.
- How the games work — slots, table games and the real odds behind them, in casino games explained.
Alongside these, our responsible gambling resources page carries verified help lines and self-exclusion information for readers who need support.
How we source and check our facts
We build every page from primary and official sources, and we verify claims rather than relying on memory or on other websites. When a page states a rule, a date, an age, an operator name or a number, we trace it back to a source that is in a position to know. In practice that means we lean on a few categories of evidence first:
Regulators and government
Gambling in Canada is run by the provinces, each with its own regulator — for example the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) and Loto-Québec in Quebec. For the legal framework itself we use the federal Criminal Code as published on the Government of Canada’s Justice Laws website. These bodies are the authoritative word on what is legal, who is licensed and what the rules are.
Operators and official statistics
For venue details — such as a casino’s location, operator or opening date — we check the operator’s own official information and provincial records. For figures on participation, revenue or trends we prefer official statistics, such as those from Statistics Canada, over second-hand summaries.
How we handle what we cannot verify
If a claim cannot be confirmed from a reliable source, we either leave it out or clearly flag it as uncertain. We do not round a guess up into a fact. Because laws, minimum ages and the list of open venues change over time, we revisit pages and correct them when the underlying facts change. The legal gambling age, for instance, is 19 in most provinces but 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec — the kind of detail we re-check rather than assume.
Our editorial independence
We are independent of the gambling industry, and we keep it that way by design. Casinos of Canada does not run operator reviews, star ratings or “best casino” rankings, does not carry affiliate links or sign-up bonuses, and does not accept payment to feature or favour any brand. Where we need to describe something as larger, older or more popular, we do it through verifiable facts — visitor numbers, floor size, founding dates — not opinion.
What We Do and Don't Do
What we do
- Explain how casinos, games and gambling law work in plain English
- Cite regulators, operators and official statistics, and verify every claim
- Update pages when laws, minimum ages or venues change
- Treat gambling as an activity with real risks and point to support
What we don’t do
- Publish operator reviews, ratings or “best casino” rankings
- Carry affiliate links, sign-up bonuses or paid placements
- Give legal, financial or betting advice
- Claim any tip, system or strategy improves your odds
This boundary matters most on a YMYL topic. A reader should be able to trust that nothing on the site is shaped by a commercial deal, because there are none. The information you read is the whole product.
Our editorial team and expertise
Our content is produced by researchers and editors who specialise in Canadian gambling law, regulation and casino operations, and every page is fact-checked against the official sources above before it is published. We write for beginners first: technical terms are explained the moment they appear, and we assume no prior knowledge. The aim is that a complete newcomer and an experienced reader can both get an accurate answer from the same page.
We are not lawyers, financial advisers or counsellors, and nothing we publish is legal, financial or medical advice. For decisions with real consequences — a legal question, a financial one, or help with gambling harm — please consult a qualified professional or an official service.
How we approach responsible gambling
We treat gambling as an activity with real risks, and we never frame it as a way to make money. You will not find tips, systems or “strategies” on Casinos of Canada that claim to improve your chances of winning, because none exist — the house edge is built into every game, and we explain that openly instead of hiding it. Where a topic involves play or odds, we point readers to support rather than encouragement. Our responsible gambling page gathers the verified Canadian help lines, self-exclusion programs and GameSense information in one place for anyone who wants them.
Corrections and feedback
We want to be told when we are wrong. If you spot an error — an out-of-date rule, a closed venue, a wrong figure — we would rather hear about it and fix it than leave it standing. Accuracy is the entire value of a reference site, so corrections are welcome and taken seriously. When we update a page for accuracy, we change the facts, not the neutral, information-only tone.
Sources
Vanliga frågor (FAQ)
Is Casinos of Canada a casino or a place to gamble?
No. Casinos of Canada is an information-only reference site. You cannot gamble, deposit money or sign up for anything here. We explain how Canadian casinos, laws and games work; we do not operate any form of gambling.
Do you review or recommend casinos?
No. We do not publish reviews, ratings, rankings or “best casino” lists, and we do not tell readers where to play. When we describe a venue as large or historic, we base it on verifiable facts rather than opinion.
How do you make money if you have no affiliate links?
We do not carry affiliate links, sign-up bonuses or paid placements, and no brand can pay to appear or to be described favourably. Keeping the site free of commercial deals is what lets our information stay independent.
Where do your facts come from?
From primary and official sources — provincial regulators such as the AGCO, BCLC, AGLC and Loto-Québec, the federal Criminal Code, operator information and official statistics. We verify claims against these sources and remove or flag anything we cannot confirm.
How can I report a mistake on the site?
We welcome corrections. If you find an error — an outdated rule, a closed casino or an incorrect figure — please let us know so we can check it against the sources and fix it. Keeping the information accurate and current is our main priority.