Top Five Things to Look for in Canadian Online Casinos
I'm one of those people that likes to do my 'research' before I jump into
anything, whether it be choosing a dentist, a doctor, a restaurant, an insurance
broker, a vet, an HMO, a car dealership, online casino etc. You get the idea.
And while I have been called 'anal' more than a few times by those who know
me well, I don't mind. And that is because by taking
the time to do a little research, I always end up with the best people and
services possible, from my Toronto-based dentist to my favourite Canadian
online casinos.
And being that this is an online gambling blog, let me tell you how I rate the
best Canadian online casinos. Through years of playing at a multitude of online
casinos - some very good, most average, and many mediocre - I have long learnt
how to recognize the good from the bad from the ugly. So without further ado,
here are my top five things to look for when choosing excellent Canadian online
casinos to play on:
1. Understand what the term Canadian online casinos means. Canadian online
casino websites do not have to be Canadian owned or operated. They must
simply accept Canadian dollars as one of their currencies. You'll be able to see
if a casino does or not by whether CAN$ or the Canadian flag appears on the
casinos' homepages or not. Sites that accept CAN$ also often offer unique and
cost-effective Canadian online payment methods.
2. Check that your Canadian online casinos are licensed and thus regulated.
Just like you wouldn't go to an unlicensed doctor, lawyer or architect, so you
should never gamble online at unlicensed Canadian online casinos. Casinos can be
licensed in many places around the world including Kahnawake (Canada), Curacao,
Dutch Antilles, Malta, the Isle of Man and plenty of others. All licensed online
casinos are audited monthly by reputable firms such as PriceWaterhouse Coopers
to ensure their honesty, fairness and integrity.
3. See what online gambling software the Canadian online casinos are running.
When it comes down to it online casino software i.e. the casino's actual games
will determine the kind of online gambling experience you'll have. In short, the
better the games, the better the online casino and the better your overall
experience. Here are some of the world's best online gambling software firms:
Microgaming, Playtech, Cryptologic, Real Time Gaming, Rival Gaming and Vegas
Technology.
4. Choose Canadian online casinos that boast the most games. The rule of
thumb in the online gambling world is that 'bigger is better' or to put it
another way 'the more the merrier.' With so many online casinos out there - many
powered by the same online gambling software vendors - a great differentiator is
the size of their gaming portfolios. In other words, the more games on offer,
the less likely that you'll get bored and have to seek out a new Canadian online
casino.
5. Choose Canadian online casinos with the most generous welcome bonuses. Unlike land casinos that 'comp' loyal players with meal and room vouchers, show tickets and more, the way online casino comp players is via upfront online casino bonuses. Often called welcome bonuses or sign up bonuses, these bonuses are designed to maximize your playing funds. For instance, if you deposit $100 on a 100 percent match bonus, you'd end up with $200 in real money playing funds.
Here are my top 5 Canadian online casinos:
English Harbour Casino
Captain Cooks Casino
Golden Tiger Casino
Cherry Red Casino
Grand Mondial Casino
 | Posted by Anton Johan at 09:10 on 19 April 2010 |
