How We Test Online Casinos

Last updated June 18, 2026

Boreal Casino only ranks a casino after we have used it the way a Canadian player would. We open a real account, deposit our own money in Canadian dollars, play, and request a withdrawal. Nothing on this site is ranked on marketing claims alone.

What we check

We confirm the operator holds a valid licence and note who regulates it.
We time a real withdrawal through a Canadian rail such as Interac e-Transfer, iDebit or InstaDebit.
We read the bonus terms in full and record the wagering requirement, not just the headline figure.
We test customer support with genuine questions.
We check the responsible-gambling tools, including deposit limits and self-exclusion.

How we rank

Payout speed, licensing, bonus fairness and support decide the order. Our rankings are never for sale. When a casino falls short on withdrawals or hides its terms, it drops, regardless of any commercial relationship.

Keeping it current

Offers and rules change, so we revisit our reviews and update the dates when the facts change, not on a fixed schedule for its own sake.