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Smart Bingo Guide- what to look for when picking the best bingo sites in Canada

Bingo is one of the most popular games in Canada. It is fun, easy to play, and can be very lucrative. Online bingo Canada is played in many forms, from traditional paper cards to online bingo sites. The best online bingo sites in Canada offer various games, including 90-ball and 75-ball versions, along with special games. Here are important factors to consider when picking the best online bingo for real money Canada.
Licensed and regulated
When choosing a bingo site, you want to ensure it’s licensed and regulated. The government has approved the site to operate within its borders. Regulated means that rules are in place to ensure fair play and protect customers.
If you’re looking for a Canadian site, make sure the Canadian government licenses it. And if you are looking for an international site, make sure it’s regulated by a reputable gaming commission—like the UK Gambling Commission or the Malta Gaming Authority.
Variety of games
When looking for the best Canadian bingo sites, the variety of games is one of the second things to consider. The more options you have, the better your chances are that you will find something you like playing.
Look for sites with many rooms, players, and chat rooms. If there aren’t enough people playing at any given time, there won’t be much competition for prizes or tickets. This means that there will be less excitement overall and a lower chance that you will win anything substantial during your gameplay time.
Mobile apps
The use of mobile apps is convenient and allow you to play bingo on the go. Some sites offer a mobile app, while others don’t. If you’re looking for an online bingo site that offers a mobile app, it can be helpful to check their ratings and reviews and other users’ experiences with the app.
If a site does have a mobile app, it can be helpful to know how stable it is. Also, whether there have been any issues with crashes when using it.
Customer support
The best bingo sites in Canada offer customer support in various ways, such as via phone or live chat. These options are especially good for those new to online gaming who want the reassurance of speaking with a real human being if they need help.
However, you will also want to ensure that some kind of written information is available on online bingo in Canada. Therefore, you can easily look up answers to questions without waiting for someone to respond (or not). Some sites have FAQs, and others have an extensive knowledge base; either option will suffice as long as it will allow you access from anywhere at any time.
Payment methods and withdrawal times
When you make deposits, it’s important that you can use a method that feels secure and convenient for you. It is also important to know that your funds won’t be held for some arbitrary time. Moreover, there aren’t any hidden withdrawal fees.
Some sites may only offer one or two payment methods, but others might have more extensive offerings. Popular options include:
- Bank transfer (e-transfers)
- Credit card (Visa/MasterCard)
- Debit card (Visa Debit/Master Card Debit)
When it comes to withdrawals, most bingo sites will allow withdrawals once daily. However, there are some exceptions, with bingo sites offering up to three daily withdrawals at no additional cost. However, if this is not fast enough for your needs, check out other available lists of Canada’s fastest-paying bingo sites.
Safety and security
Safety and security are the most important when choosing an online bingo site in Canada. This is why you want to ensure that the website uses SSL encryption. An SSL encryption will ensure your personal information is safe from hackers and scammers.
Another important point to remember is that many bingo websites claim to be “the best” but aren’t all that great. It’s best to find a trusted site with a good reputation and history of success. A good track record makes it easier for players like yourself to decide which one they should choose.
Attractive welcome bonuses and offers
The last thing to look for when looking for the best bingo sites in Canada is a welcome bonus or offer. These are given to new players as an incentive to join, and the value of this bonus can range from a small amount of free money to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
There are a lot of factors to consider before signing up for an online bingo Canada site However, with a bit of research, you can easily find the best bingo site for you. Try following these factors.
Canada
BetVictor Canada launches Tracy McGrady Safer Gambling campaign

BetVictor Canada has launched its new out-of-home advertising campaign across the streets of Toronto to promote NBA legend Tracy McGrady as its Safer Gambling Ambassador.
Two mobile digital trucks strategically targeting high-traffic areas near Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, and major sporting events will provide prime audience exposure for the campaign, scheduled around Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Blue Jays home games.
To further enhance the campaign’s reach, BetVictor Canada has partnered with Clear Media Group to leverage digital taxi tops across Toronto, providing city-wide exposure with 100 taxis displaying key brand messaging. These digital taxi tops will run during peak evening hours (5:00pm – 9:00pm) on select dates until April 5th, 2025.
The campaign coincides with Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a nationwide grassroots campaign held each March that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
BetVictor Canada offers an array of tools and services to help its Canadian customers bet and play safely and responsibly, across a host of sports betting markets and online casino games.
Mark Harper, Head of Emerging Markets at BV Group, said: “BetVictor is delighted to be participating in the National Council of Problem Gambling campaign in March, to help increase public awareness of problem gambling and the need to promote prevention, treatment and recovery services.
“In using our Safer Gambling Ambassador, Tracy McGrady, to raise awareness about BetVictor’s safer gambling tools such as loss limits, time alerts and product restrictions we are dedicated to ensuring all players have a safe gambling experience. #PGAM2025.”
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AGCO issues $110,000 in penalties to BetMGM Canada for offering cash to induce new gambling customers

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served BetMGM Canada Inc. with an Order of Monetary Penalty (OMP) of $110,000 for violations of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming.
In two separate incidents in 2024, BetMGM engaged marketing companies who offered cash to members of the public in return for opening new BetMGM accounts. The marketing activities occurred in public forums, such as a major national trade conference. Under AGCO’s Standards, operators are responsible for the conduct of their third-party suppliers who are contracted to support the operator’s Ontario gaming business, and must require their third-parties to meet Ontario laws, regulations and standards (Standard 1.19).
Ontario is one of the first jurisdictions in the world to establish and enforce rules that strictly limit high-risk inducement advertising and marketing in the online gambling industry. Registered iGaming operators are prohibited from offering gambling inducements, bonuses and credits as part of their broad public advertising and marketing activities (Standard 2.05). These Standards exist to protect Ontarians from predatory advertising and promotional marketing practices in order to limit the risk of gambling-related harm.
A registered operator served with an OMP by the AGCO has the right to appeal the Registrar’s decision to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), which is an adjudicative tribunal independent of the AGCO and part of Tribunals Ontario.
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“Responsible gambling safeguards and the protection of Ontarians on registered gaming sites is among our key priorities. The AGCO monitors the activities of all registered operators and their third-party suppliers to ensure they are meeting our high standards and we continue to take strong action to ensure they operate within the public interest.”
Dr. Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar – AGCO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BetMGM Canada Inc. failed to comply with the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming. Specifically, the licensee failed to comply with the following provisions of the Standards:
- 1.19 Operators are responsible for the actions of third parties with whom they contract for the provision of any aspect of the Operator’s business related to gaming in Ontario and must require the third party to conduct themselves in so far as they carry out activities on behalf of the operator as if they were bound by the same laws, regulations, and standards.
- 2.05 Advertising and marketing materials that communicate gambling inducements, bonuses and credits are prohibited, except on an operator’s gaming site and through direct advertising and marketing, after receiving active player consent.
Contrary to the Standards, BetMGM Canada Inc. and/or their affiliates allegedly engaged in the following activities:
a) | On or about January 13 and 14, 2024, BetMGM representatives were alleged to have attended the National Franchise Show and were offering $100 in cash to new players for opening a new account and depositing $15. |
b) | On or about March 11, 2024, BetMGM acknowledged that its marketing affiliate “Above the Street” had engaged in prohibited inducement marketing. The conduct resulted in 377 player sign-ups and $127,180.00 in commissions to “Above the Street”. |
c) | On or about April 13, 2024, another BetMGM marketing affiliate “Maple Leaf Marketing” engaged in prohibited inducements and marketing to induce on-site activations and acquire new players. The conduct resulted in 94 player sign-ups and about $34,000.00 in commissions paid to “Maple Leaf Marketing”. |
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BCLC Launches “What’s played here stays here” Campaign

BCLC’s new “What’s played here stays here” campaign is issuing an important reminder to British Columbians who choose to gamble – specifically that all net profit its operations generate stays in B.C. to help fund critical services like education, health care and community programs.
The campaign also reinforces that all other gambling websites operating in B.C. are illegal and take away funds from critical community programs and services.
“Across B.C. and Canada, we’ve seen incredible groundswell around the importance of buying and supporting local, and that’s no different for British Columbians who choose gambling for their entertainment. We want our B.C. players to know they can find a world-class gambling experience in their own backyard, whether it’s at one of our 33 casinos, 3,400 lottery retailers, or online at PlayNow.com, and that the proceeds from their play with BCLC make a positive impact at home in their community,” Pat Davis, President and CEO of BCLC, said.
Along with illegal online gambling websites, BCLC also competes with Washington State and Las Vegas casinos, all of which aggressively market to B.C. residents.
“BCLC continues to raise awareness that these gambling options do not support B.C.’s economy and take away funds from vital provincial and community-based programs and services. In a time when British Columbians are standing united, we want to reinforce that playing together with BCLC helps make B.C. even better,” Pat Davis added.
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