CanuckBets.com – Home of Online Gambling in Canada

It is perfectly legal to play at an online gambling site in Canada providing that the operator is licensed and regulated to provide services here. Licensing and regulation details will appear at the bottom of the respective homepages for clarification.

Customers should also keep in mind the legal age for gambling which varies between 18 and 19 depending on the Canadian province in question.

We’re all looking for something a little different when signing up for a new casino but there are some factors that we should all consider before anything else. Firstly, is the site licensed and regulated to provide casino and sports betting in Canada? Is there a page on safety that looks into questions of encryption and how our personal information is kept secure while we are online? You can read our recommendations on this point while the question of trust and reputation can also be assessed on individual players’ forums.

Having established those crucial points we can then look at factors that suit our individual preferences. Is there a good set of funding options including the methods that we like to use? Does the sportsbook have a wide range of markets and is there a good selection of games over at the casino?

Finally, if things go wrong or we need an answer to a simple query, are there a number of ways to get in touch and is the customer service fast and effective?

The first point is to check on those licenses; Are the details of licensing and regulation clearly shown on the operator’s website and can they be verified? An independent seal of audit can be accessed to verify those licensing details.

Check via an independent source that the provider is not on a blacklist. While it isn’t a guarantee, it can be a good idea to fire over a question to customer support before you sign up and see if you get a fast and comprehensive response.

Once you have found your own provider or, you have chosen one of our own recommendations, registration should be quick and easy. Firstly, check all the general information and terms and conditions. If happy to proceed, a simple registration form will follow.

During sign up, expect to be asked for name, physical address and contact details including phone number and email address. You can then select preferred currency, any deposit limits and you can choose a login.

Be prepared to go through a verification process if necessary. This will require scans of ID documents just to confirm your identity and that you are of legal gambling age in Canada.

The exact funding process may vary slightly depending on which operator you are using but the basis is generally the same. To fund casino and sports betting in Canada, the operator is likely to have a button at the top of their home screen marked ‘deposit’ or ‘cashier’. Click on this and establish whether your preferred method of payment is available.

Follow the simple instructions: Add the amount that you want to deposit, click on the ‘pay’ button and wait for confirmation. The money should quickly appear in your account balance.

For withdrawals, the process is the same but be aware that, depending on the method that you use, the money may take up to 48 hours to appear in your account.

Trusted online gambling in Canada simply has to be fair and there are a number of ways in which to ensure honest play. Sports betting in Canada takes care of itself with random results that shouldn’t be influenced by third parties but what about casinos?

Independent bodies such as eCOGRA work to ensure that results from slot machines, roulette wheels and card games are entirely random. The presence of certified Random Number Generators (RNGs) ensures this.

Casino games should also declare a Return to Player (RTP) percentage. This is the average amount that will be paid out to players over the course of the gameplay and it is independently verified. When looking for a new casino site, look for this information and the presence of an independent body such as eCOGRA.

Under the general list of terms and conditions, sports betting sites in Canada will list the maximum amount that they w ill accept for a single wager. This will usually start at several thousand dollars so the sums involved will cover most bettors.

It is also possible to set restrictions voluntarily. As part of campaigns to promote responsible online gambling in Canada, players can set lower limits on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. It may also be possible to set a temporary exclusion for those who need a complete break from gambling.

Many of the current Canada online gambling sites have a live area of their casino. Within this section are links to many games where live dealers are in place. Games are played in real time from a studio with high quality sounds and graphics.

The list of available games will vary depending on which site you are using but the schedule will typically include poker, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and more.

Yes it is possible to gamble using a mobile phone or any mobile device that is connected to the internet. All operators will have a dedicated mobile website and the vast majority will also provide an app.

You should be able to find a free Canada sports betting app for all of our recommended providers and they should list casino apps too. Options will be available for both iOS and Android devices.