How We Rate

Our Review Methodology at Ccey

At Ccey (ccey.org), every casino review published on this site is the result of a thorough, structured evaluation process carried out personally by Marc-Antoine Leblanc. Our mission is to give Canadian players an honest, reliable resource they can trust when choosing where to play online in 2026. This page explains exactly how we assess each casino, what criteria matter most, and how we protect our editorial independence.

Who Does the Testing?

Every casino featured on Ccey is personally tested by Marc-Antoine Leblanc before a review is published. This means creating a real player account, making actual deposits, claiming bonuses, playing a selection of games, contacting customer support, and requesting a withdrawal. No review is written based on information supplied by the casino operator alone. If Marc-Antoine has not tested a site hands-on, it does not get reviewed here.

Marc-Antoine has spent years studying the Canadian online gambling landscape, tracking regulatory changes, bonus structures, and software providers. This background means our reviews go beyond surface-level observations and reflect the kind of insight that only comes from genuine, repeated use of these platforms.

Our Step-by-Step Review Process

Step 1: Initial Screening

Before investing time in a full review, we check whether a casino holds a valid licence recognised in Canada. Sites operating without proper authorisation are rejected immediately and will never appear in our recommendations.

Step 2: Account Registration and Verification

Marc-Antoine registers a standard player account using Canadian details. We assess how smooth the sign-up process is, how quickly identity verification is handled, and whether the casino requests unnecessary personal data.

Step 3: Bonus Evaluation

We claim the welcome bonus and read every line of the terms and conditions. We note the wagering requirements, game contribution rates, time limits, and maximum bet rules. We also look at the ongoing promotions available to existing players.

Step 4: Game Testing

We play a cross-section of slots, table games, and live dealer titles. We note software providers, loading speeds, game variety, and whether RNG certification is publicly available.

Step 5: Banking and Withdrawals

We test the deposit and withdrawal process using payment methods popular with Canadian players, including Interac, credit cards, and e-wallets. We record how long withdrawals actually take compared to what the casino advertises.

Step 6: Customer Support

We contact support via live chat and email with a set of standard questions. We measure response times, accuracy of answers, and overall professionalism.

Step 7: Mobile Testing

We access the casino on a mobile browser and, where available, through a dedicated app. We check layout, navigation, game availability, and whether the full feature set is accessible on smaller screens.

Rating Criteria and Weightings

Each casino receives a final score out of 10. That score is calculated by combining six weighted categories, each reflecting how much that factor matters to the average Canadian player.

Category	Weighting	What We Assess
Licensing and Safety	25%	Valid licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, data protection policies
Bonuses and Promotions	20%	Bonus value, wagering requirements, fairness of terms, ongoing offers
Game Selection	20%	Number and variety of games, software providers, live casino quality, RNG certification
Payment Methods	15%	CAD support, Interac availability, withdrawal speed, transaction limits, fees
Customer Support	10%	Availability, response time, quality of answers, channel options
Mobile Experience	10%	Mobile site performance, app availability, feature parity with desktop

Understanding Our Rating Scale

All casinos are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 represents an outstanding, near-flawless experience and 1 represents a site we would never recommend. Here is how to interpret the scores:

9.0 – 10.0: Exceptional. Among the very best options for Canadian players.
7.5 – 8.9: Very good. Strong across most categories with minor shortcomings.
6.0 – 7.4: Average. Some appealing features but notable weaknesses worth considering.
4.0 – 5.9: Below average. Significant issues that may affect your experience.
1.0 – 3.9: Poor or unsafe. We do not recommend these sites.

How Ccey Stays Unbiased

Maintaining editorial independence is a core commitment at Ccey. While this site does earn referral commissions when readers sign up through our links, those commercial relationships have no influence over our scores or rankings. A casino cannot pay to receive a higher rating, be featured in a top list, or have negative findings removed from a review.

Our process is governed by the following principles:

Scores are assigned using the fixed weighted methodology described above, applied consistently to every site.
Marc-Antoine Leblanc makes all final editorial decisions independently, without input from casino operators.
Negative findings — slow withdrawals, unfair bonus terms, poor support — are always reported, regardless of whether we have a commercial relationship with that operator.
Reviews are updated whenever a casino makes significant changes to its platform, terms, or licensing status.
We do not accept free credits, gifts, or payment in exchange for favourable coverage.

If you have questions about our methodology or believe a review requires an update, you are welcome to reach out directly through the contact page at ccey.org.

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