Canada
Canada’s Online Casinos at Casino Zeus
Any foreign casino enthusiast out there would agree that Canadian gambling venues are widely regarded as some of the best. This is true: players appreciate the good conditions, integrity, and other nice features that every legal gambling hall should have, yet in practice, such places don’t crop up all that often.
Finding a good online casino in Canada is easier than in a less controlled region but is still difficult: a newcomer might get overwhelmed by the variety of brands and offerings. The best way not to get lost in all the variety is by using Casino Zeus https://casinozeus.net/, a one-stop information portal on gambling, now available in English.
Which Online Casinos Are Licensed in Canada?
Only those who successfully and without breaking any laws mimic other gambling sites. In fact, the main gambling control commission in Canada, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, does not allow casinos directly and only issues licences under strict rules.
“Strictly speaking, you can’t open an online casino in Canada: articles 201-206 tell you that. But if you look closely at Article 204, you can find loopholes, and everyone takes advantage of them.”- Olexiy Ivanov
Nor should you forget the autonomy of the country’s regions: they can adjust their attitude towards gambling regardless of most of the decisions made centrally.
Canada’s Best Online Casinos in 2022
If you want to find a reliable online casino in Canada quickly, rather than having to do the search yourself, the easiest way is to check the list compiled by Casino Zeus experts, headed by Olexiy Ivanov. When compiling the list, the criteria for selecting quality casinos were used imperatively. You can check out the criteria themselves on the official website and in the sections below.
- Evospin
- GoldenStar
- King Billy
- Lucky Nugget
- Wild Fortune
- National
- Royal Vegas
- YOJU
- Kosmonaut
- PlayAmo
- Casino Days
- ShadowBet
- Royal Panda
- Kaiser Slots
- Fruitkings
These are only a small fraction of the casinos in Canada that can be described as good and noteworthy. You can find reviews of equally good but slightly less popular gambling platforms on the site.
What to Have in Mind When Choosing a Free Casino
The key is to avoid getting scammed. The problem is not just that you will lose money, although that is unpleasant, but that your personal payment details will fall into the wrong hands.
In order to be sure you’re accessing a verified site, you should use recommendations from trusted sources, such as the Casino Zeus portal. It’s also possible to choose the right gambling club yourself by following some simple rules:
- always check live reviews;
- do not go to sites where there have been withdrawal scandals;
- if players complain about the support team not responding, it’s a site to avoid;
- a small number of games is not a sign that the club is elite, but an indication that few people want to work with it (most likely for good reason);
- if you see an outright bad site, close it quickly; the attitude to the other aspects is likely to be the same.
On the site you’re considering, look for the machines from the biggest players on the market. If these are there, and even more so if the hot new releases from the publisher are there, then all is well.
Popular Payment Systems
When choosing a free online casino, you should always pay attention to the payment systems. They are used for both the deposit and withdrawal of funds. If you don’t check the available methods, you may end up in an unpleasant situation when you have to have a separate wallet for a new casino.
Card and bank account transactions are the most popular, but international payment systems like PayPal and their local equivalents are also widely used. As a last resort, you can use your telephone account.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
Canada
ESE Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Gaming Production Company, Bombee Americas
ESE Entertainment Inc., a gaming company that provides a range of services to leading video game developers and publishers, has announced that it has acquired Bombee Global Entertainment Ltd. (Bombee Americas), the North American arm of Bombee Event Production AB, (Bombee), a global production company specialized in live production, special effects, broadcast, and event management for the gaming sector.
Bombee has successfully collaborated with ESE to bring its premier event production services and world class customer service to North America and beyond. The North American arm of Bombee, Bombee Americas, will continue to grow and scale in this new organizational structure under ESE, while maintaining its entire team and global support.
Konrad Wasiela, CEO of ESE, said: “Today marks the next stage of ESE—a 2.0 version of our company. With the acquisition of Bombee Americas, we are not only solidifying our presence in North America but also paving the way for growth and innovation in the gaming industry. This is a major step, positioning us to deliver even greater value to our partners and elevate the gaming experience for our clients globally. We’re thrilled about the opportunities ahead and the exceptional talent joining our team.”
Transaction Terms
The Acquisition was completed by way of a share purchase agreement (the SPA) among the Company, Bombee Americas, and the shareholders of Bombee Americas (the Vendors). Pursuant to the SPA, ESE acquired all of the outstanding shares of Bombee Americas in exchange for: (i) $750,000 in cash paid on closing, (ii) $375,000 in cash to be paid six (6) months following closing, subject to customary adjustments based on the working capital of Bombee Americas on closing, (iii) $375,000 in cash to be paid twelve (12) months following closing, and (iv) 30,000,000 common shares of ESE (the Consideration Shares), issued at a deemed issue price of $0.10 per share.
In connection with the Acquisition, the founders of Bombee Americas have signed three-year service agreements and will continue to run the business following the closing, along with the rest of the personnel of Bombee Americas who will remain in place, ensuring a smooth transition of operations. As part of the Acquisition, the Company has acquired the liabilities of Bombee Americas, mainly consisting of customary current obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business for Bombee Americas, which are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operations or financial position.
No finder’s fees were paid or payable in conjunction with the Acquisition.
The Acquisition was an arm’s length transaction within the meaning of the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) and constituted an “Expedited Acquisition” in accordance with Exchange Policy 5.3 – Acquisitions and Dispositions of Non-Cash Assets. The Acquisition remains subject to the final approval of the Exchange.
Canada
Suspected Digital Fraud Coming from Canada Up Nearly 11% Since H1 2023, Reveals New TransUnion Analysis
In the first half (H1) of 2024, Canada saw a significant increase in suspected Digital Fraud attempts, with nearly 5.74% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in Canada involving suspected Digital Fraud, revealed a new TransUnion® (NYSE: TRU) analysis. This is nearly an 11% year-over-year (YoY) rate increase from H1 2023, and TransUnion also documented an 11% increase in the volume of suspected Digital Fraud from Canada during this period, despite a less than a one percent (0.7%) YoY increase in the volume of transactions.
According to a recent TransUnion survey,1 more than half (54%) of Canadians said they were recently targeted by email, phone call or text message fraud attempts. Phishing was the most common scheme type (45%), followed by smishing (42%) and vishing (39%).
The increasing use of digital transactions, combined with rising suspected Digital Fraud attempts are also impacting businesses as they potentially face revenue losses and increased operational costs due to fraud. According to a TransUnion business survey for the H2 2024 Update to the State of Omnichannel Fraud report, 200 Canadian business leaders said their companies lost approximately 6% of equivalent revenue – representing $78 billion – over the past year due to fraud. The most prominent causes of fraud loss cited by them were:
- Scam/Authorized fraud (31%): Dishonest scheme intended to trick a person into giving up something of value (e.g., account access, money, information)
- Account takeover (19%): Unauthorized individuals taking over someone’s online account (e.g., bank, social media, email) without their permission
- Synthetic identity fraud (18%): Use of a combination of personal information to fabricate a person or entity to commit a dishonest act for financial or personal gain
TransUnion also found that suspected Digital Fraud attempts – where the consumer was transacting in Canada and targeted businesses globally – increased on average by 10.5% YoY in H1 2024 compared to H1 2023 and impacted all industries.
Top Three Industries Globally with Highest Rate of Suspected Digital Fraud Attempts Coming from Canada in H1 2024
- Gambling (online sports betting, poker, etc.) – 9.6%
- Retail – 9.2%
- Government – 7.7%
Top Three Industries Globally with Highest YoY Increase (H1 2024 vs H1 2023) in the Rate of Suspected Digital Fraud Attempts Coming from Canada
- Logistics – 172.9%
- Gambling – 79.3%
- Video gaming – 67.8%
“Protecting customers and their businesses from fraud is essential to enabling safe and tailored consumer experiences. These findings reveal that despite the good-faith efforts that are being undertaken by companies to identify and prevent fraud to date, fraudsters continue to evolve and it’s vital that fraud prevention methods keep up with the changing times,” said Patrick Boudreau, head of identity management and fraud solutions at TransUnion Canada.
“Businesses that aren’t already doing so should ensure that they are taking advantage of fraud prevention technologies such as identity verification, IP intelligence, device reputation and synthetic identity detection as critical components of their fraud prevention programs,” he added.
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