Canadian Online Casinos
Canadians have gambling in one form of another firmly engrained in their
national psyche, and it is considered a regular form of entertainment among the
majority of citizens. Whether Canadians enjoy playing the lottery,
gambling at one of the many land based casinos dotted around the country, or
taking their gaming sessions online, there are enough options to satisfy
practically everyone.
| Supported Languages |
English and French |
| Currencies |
Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Preferred Payment Methods |
UseMyBank |
Gambling in Canada
While Canada's Criminal Code of 1892 outlawed all forms of gambling, this
legislation has slowly been relaxed over the years, and today it is safe to say
that gambling is a regular pastime among most citizens. From ticket lotteries to
horse racing, from slot machines to video lottery terminals, and from Vegas
style gaming to online gambling, the range on offer is quite significant.
Casino style gambling is allowed in all Canadian provinces, except New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and gambling
operates exclusively under the control of the provincial governments.
Statistics Canada recently showed that in households where income is greater
than $80K p/a, 78% gambled, while Saskatchewan households spend the most per
year ($720) on their gambling entertainment.
Online Gambling in Canada
While there is no specific law outlawing online gambling in Canada, the
government has a policy of not giving out licenses to operators to allow them to
run internet gambling sites. In recent months, however, provincial
governments have started to realize the benefits of offering online gambling to
their citizens, and have created state-run sites where casino gaming and poker
are offered.
The majority of Canadian gamblers play at gaming sites that are situated
outside the borders of the country, hosted in countries that provide licensing
and regulation. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, situated in Kahnawake Mohawk
Territory in an area outside of Montreal, provides licensing to many online
gambling sites.
There are over 200 such sites that offer casino gaming in English or French,
and that accept Canadian Dollars. Canadians pay for their online gambling
entertainment with a wide range of deposit methods, including credit and debit
cards, eCheck, Instadebit and UseMyBank.
