Why Trust Us

Our Experience

Compared to the concept of gambling as a whole, online gambling, or iGaming, is very new. It wasn’t until a few years ago that this industry took off in full force. Diana Rose formed Casinos Approved about 4 years ago with friends who spent decades in online gambling. She feels deeply for Canadian players looking for reliable online casinos.

The main reason we waited so long to create a service such as Casinos Approved is that we wanted the highest quality content backed by real expertise. Since our inception, we’ve only reviewed 74 online casinos for our readers.

Of course, there are other platforms that cover way more brands in way less time. But here’s the thing. It takes time to understand an online casino. Playing for an hour or two doesn’t paint the full picture of what your experience may be.

Also, it’s not like we reviewed only 74 casinos that accept players from Canada. Rather,  only these 74 casinos made the final cut. Behind the scenes, we’ve gone through hundreds, if not thousands, of casinos. Only the operators that managed to provide an excellent blend of security and enjoyment made it.

The team that makes everything possible is composed of recreational gamblers who turned into excellent writers and editors. It takes a long time to get into the nooks and crannies of iGaming, something we could never achieve with inexperienced writers.

It’s important that you put your trust in our experts rather than wandering on the internet aimlessly. Sure, you can read a guide or two on how to find the best online casino. We encourage you to do that definitely. After you do, you’ll know why it’s important to trust experts.

Apart from the writers, the editorial team is also well-versed in online gambling. Multiple members of the team have also been part of gambling companies.

Our Review Process

If you’ve read our editorial principles, you know we’re big transparency advocates. We want you (our readers) to be aware of everything we do behind the scenes. As casino reviews are our primary offering at Casinos Approved, you have the right to know our review process.

Our team of gambling experts, led by David Barker, combs through online casinos looking for excellence in the areas below.

• Security and Licensing

Whenever real money is involved, we need to be extra careful. The online gambling industry is churning cash left and right, day and night. So, ensuring your safety is one of our main priorities. We do this by only listing regulated and licensed online casinos. We also look into critical security metrics like website encryption, data protection standards, RNG fairness, and so on.

• Game Selection

The whole idea of online casinos is based on the games. Otherwise, why would you sign up? The game library at online casinos, along with the software provider portfolio, play critical roles in our review process. The more providers there are, the more versatile the game library is.

• Payment Methods

To play the games for real money, you need to deposit first. We can’t emphasize the importance of secure payment methods enough. Our experts only look for online casinos that offer secure and well-known payment methods. Credit cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, and bank transfers are the most commonly used online payment methods in the iGaming industry.

• Bonuses

We know for a fact that a lot of you are attracted to online casinos for bonuses only. Let us warn you that falling for the wrong bonuses can be devastating to your bankroll. It takes an expert to dissect the terms and conditions of a bonus.

Thankfully, our experts only rank bonuses that are easy to claim and wager. From welcome bonuses to free spins to cashback, nothing is off-limits for our readers.

• Customer Support

Believe it or not, customer support is one of the most overlooked aspects of online casino review platforms. But we’re not going to make the same mistake. Customer support is a crucial element of your overall experience. Ideally, a casino should offer live chat, telephone, email, and social media support.

Transparency in Our Reviews

Now that you know the criteria for our reviews, you know we are all about the nitty gritty. We care about sharing the hard facts we extract from the casino sites and what they could mean for you.

When it comes to these opinions, there is no room for bias. Our review methodology doesn’t allow for any bias. For example, when we evaluate bonuses for you, we state all the facts. Let’s say a welcome bonus at a particular casino is subject to a 50x wagering requirement.

Now, we know that it’s not a very user-friendly bonus. You have to spend 50 times the bonus in real money before you can withdraw it. If we claimed that it’s an amazing bonus, you’d see right through it!

As for how we are funded, it’s mostly through affiliate links. We’re affiliate partners to the Canadian casinos we review. When you sign up through our link and deposit, we get a small cut. It can either be a fixed amount for every player or a revenue share model. It varies from casino to casino. If curious beyond this point, you can always go to the casino’s affiliate page and see what revenue model it offers.

Security Measures

Cybersecurity is very important in this day and age. You’re trusting our website as a source of education for your gambling journey. Diana Rose, the owner of Casinos Approved, made sure that the industry-standard 128-bit SSL encryption is installed.

In case you’re not aware, SSL or Secure Socket Layer encryption is a transport layer security protocol that encrypts the data leaving and entering your device. Except for you and us, no 3rd party knows what the data is about.

Ongoing Monitoring

One of the most fascinating things about the iGaming industry is that it’s always changing. Monitoring is the only way we can keep track of the changes and update our reviews on time.

We take pride in our monitoring capabilities because it’s one of the many things that set us apart from other review platforms. Our editor, Mike Sandoval, is always on the hunt for new developments that are worth your time.

Interestingly, the lack of updated information was one of the main drivers for us to create Casinos Approved! Keep in mind that when a casino changes its features, it may affect the ranking on our website.

So, make sure you go through our review every time you play at your preferred casino. You never know when it bumps up wagering requirements or cuts down on the maximum withdrawal limit.

User Trust

Here at Casinos Approved, we take feedback very seriously. We have open communication on our website. Anyone can reach out at any time of the day and share feedback. If you don’t like something you see, if we’ve shared inaccurate data, or if you want to thank us, feel free to reach out.

Our existing Canadian readers are satisfied with the way we’ve handled their queries and complaints. You know you can trust us when you read the kindest words our readers have left for us.

Contact Us

As we already said, we want open communication with our Canadian readers because it’s them who drive and motivate us. If you have any kind of feedback or any suggestions on how we can improve our services to you, feel free to send an email to [email protected].

Conclusion

Since the very beginning of Casinos Approved’s journey, we’ve been determined to provide only the best quality content. We understand the risks of online gambling and that drove us even more in this industry. We want our readers to enjoy this amazing craft without giving it up to scammers. Spend some time with us. Read the reviews our experts have crafted. Sign up for one of the casinos to see if what we’ve shared in the review is true or not. We’ll let you be the judge!