Last updated: June 2026 — Brett Lewington, Posttoronto
At Posttoronto, every casino review you read is the result of a structured, hands-on evaluation process carried out by Brett Lewington. This page explains exactly how we assess new online casinos entering the Canadian market in 2026, what criteria we use, how much weight each factor carries, and how we arrive at a final score. We believe Canadian players deserve complete transparency about where our ratings come from.
Brett Lewington is the author and owner of Posttoronto. Brett personally tests every casino featured on posttoronto.com before a single word of a review is written. That means creating a real player account, making actual deposits, claiming bonuses, playing a selection of games, contacting customer support, and processing a withdrawal. No casino is reviewed based on press releases, operator briefings, or secondhand information. Every rating reflects genuine, first-person experience with the platform.
Brett has spent years researching the Canadian online gambling landscape, following regulatory developments, tracking operator behaviour, and building the technical knowledge required to assess casino software, security infrastructure, and licensing compliance with confidence.
Each new online casino is evaluated using the following sequence before a review is published on Posttoronto:
Every casino reviewed on Posttoronto is scored across six categories. Each category carries a specific percentage weighting that reflects its importance to the overall player experience. The scores are combined to produce a final rating out of 10.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid gambling licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification, and data protection practices. |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, bonus terms fairness, ongoing promotions, and loyalty programme quality. |
| Game Selection | 20% | Total number of titles, software provider variety, slots, table games, live casino offering, and game load performance. |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options available to Canadians, processing times, fees, minimum and maximum transaction limits. |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, contact channels, response speed, quality of answers, and language support for Canadian players. |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile browser performance, dedicated app availability, navigation usability, game availability on mobile, and page speed. |
Posttoronto uses a 1 to 10 rating scale. Here is what each range means in practical terms:
Independence from casino operators is a core principle at Posttoronto. Brett Lewington does not accept payment from casinos in exchange for positive reviews or inflated ratings. While posttoronto.com may earn affiliate commission when a reader clicks through and signs up at a reviewed casino, this commercial relationship has no influence on the scores awarded or the content of any review.
Every casino is reviewed using the same documented methodology regardless of whether an affiliate agreement exists. Casinos that perform poorly during testing receive low scores and honest write-ups, even if they are promoted elsewhere. Casinos found to have serious licensing, safety, or fairness issues are flagged clearly for Canadian readers.
Reviews are updated when a casino makes significant changes to its terms, ownership, software, or player support. Brett revisits previously reviewed casinos periodically to ensure the information on posttoronto.com remains accurate and current for the 2026 Canadian market.
If you have a question about how a specific casino was reviewed or scored, or if you would like to report an issue with a casino featured on posttoronto.com, you are welcome to reach out directly through the contact page. Brett reads and responds to player feedback personally.