Last updated: May 2026 — Marcus Tremblay, Extranet2000
How We Rate New Online Casinos: Our Review Methodology
About This Page
At Extranet2000 (extranet2000.ca), every casino review you read is the product of a structured, hands-on evaluation process. This page explains exactly how we assess new online casinos available to Canadian players in 2026, what criteria we measure, how we weight each factor, and why you can trust our scores to be independent and accurate.
Who Conducts the Reviews
Marcus Tremblay is the author, owner, and sole reviewer behind Extranet2000. Marcus personally registers a real account, makes real deposits using his own funds, plays a representative sample of games, contacts customer support, and initiates at least one withdrawal before writing any review. No casino is rated based on promotional materials, press releases, or operator-supplied information alone. Every score reflects direct, first-hand experience with the platform.
Marcus has spent years evaluating the Canadian online gambling market and applies a consistent framework to every site he tests. This consistency means scores across different casinos are directly comparable and reflect genuine differences in quality rather than subjective impressions.
Our Step-by-Step Review Process
- Initial Research: Marcus reviews the casino's licensing documentation, ownership structure, and regulatory history before creating an account.
- Account Registration: A real account is created using standard Canadian player details to evaluate the sign-up flow, KYC requirements, and identity verification process.
- Deposit and Bonus Claiming: A real deposit is made using multiple available payment methods. Any welcome bonus is claimed and its terms are read in full, including wagering requirements, game restrictions, and expiry conditions.
- Game Testing: Marcus plays a cross-section of slots, table games, and live dealer titles to assess software quality, loading speed, and overall variety.
- Customer Support Testing: Support is contacted via live chat and email with standardized questions to measure response time, accuracy, and professionalism.
- Withdrawal Request: At least one withdrawal is requested to evaluate processing times, any additional verification steps, and the reliability of the cashout process.
- Mobile Testing: The casino is accessed on a mobile browser and, where available, a dedicated app, to evaluate the mobile experience independently of the desktop version.
- Scoring and Writing: Each criterion is scored individually, the weighted overall score is calculated, and the written review is completed.
Rating Criteria and Weightings
Every casino receives a score out of 10 in each of six categories. The final overall score is a weighted average based on the importance of each factor to Canadian players.
| Criterion |
Weight |
What We Evaluate |
| Licensing and Safety |
25% |
Valid gambling licence (e.g. MGA, Kahnawake, AGCO), SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions |
20% |
Welcome bonus value, wagering requirements, game contribution rates, expiry periods, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection |
20% |
Total number of titles, software provider quality, variety of slots, table games, and live casino, RTP transparency |
| Payment Methods |
15% |
CAD support, available deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, fees, minimum and maximum limits |
| Customer Support |
10% |
Availability hours, live chat response time, email response quality, helpfulness of agents |
| Mobile Experience |
10% |
Browser compatibility, app availability, game library on mobile, performance and loading speed |
Our Rating Scale
All casinos are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with the overall score calculated using the weighted criteria above. Here is how to interpret the scores:
- 9.0 – 10.0 — Exceptional: An outstanding casino that excels in nearly every category. Highly recommended for Canadian players.
- 7.5 – 8.9 — Very Good: A strong, reliable casino with only minor shortcomings. A solid choice for most players.
- 6.0 – 7.4 — Good: A decent option with some notable strengths but also areas that need improvement.
- 4.0 – 5.9 — Average: Meets basic standards but has significant weaknesses that limit our recommendation.
- Below 4.0 — Poor: Serious concerns identified. We do not recommend casinos scoring below 4.0.
How Extranet2000 Stays Unbiased
Independence is the foundation of useful casino reviews. Here is how we protect editorial integrity at Extranet2000:
- No paid placements: Casinos cannot pay to receive a higher score or a featured position in our ratings. Scores are determined entirely by the evaluation criteria above.
- Real money testing: Marcus funds all test accounts personally. This creates a genuine financial stake in the outcome and ensures the experience mirrors what a real Canadian player would encounter.
- No operator influence: We do not accept free credits, complimentary accounts, or review copies from operators. If an operator offers these, they are declined.
- Affiliate transparency: Extranet2000 may earn referral commissions when readers click through to casinos. This commercial relationship is disclosed openly. Commissions never influence scores or written evaluations.
- Regular re-evaluation: Casino conditions change. Marcus re-tests previously reviewed casinos periodically to ensure scores remain accurate and up to date for 2026.
Questions About Our Methodology
If you have questions about how a specific casino was rated, or if you believe a score should be reconsidered based on new information, you are welcome to reach out through the contact page at extranet2000.ca. Marcus reads and responds to all substantive inquiries personally.