Last updated: May 2026 — Marcus Tremblay, Flye
At Flye (flye.co), every casino review you read is the result of a thorough, hands-on evaluation process. Marcus Tremblay, the founder and lead reviewer, personally tests every online casino before a single word is written. No shortcuts. No copy-pasted operator claims. Just real testing, honest scoring, and transparent reasoning designed to help Canadian players make informed decisions in 2026.
This page explains exactly how we evaluate casinos, what we look for, how much each category contributes to the final score, and how we protect our editorial independence.
Before investing time in a full review, Marcus checks whether a casino holds a valid licence recognised in Canada. Sites that fail basic licensing checks are removed from consideration entirely. There is no point evaluating a casino that cannot be trusted from the start.
Marcus creates a real player account using his own personal details. This tests the sign-up flow, identity verification requirements, and how smoothly a new Canadian player can get started.
Real money is deposited using payment methods commonly available to Canadian players, including credit cards, e-wallets, and Interac where available. Withdrawal requests are submitted and timed to assess processing speed and any friction in the cashout process.
Marcus claims the welcome bonus and reads the full terms and conditions. Wagering requirements, game contribution rates, maximum bet rules, and time limits are all recorded and weighed against what the casino advertises.
A sample of slots, table games, and live dealer titles are played in both real-money and demo mode where available. Software providers are identified, load times are measured, and game fairness certifications are checked.
Support is contacted via live chat and email. Response times are logged and the quality of answers is assessed. Marcus tests support during both peak and off-peak hours to get a realistic picture.
The casino is accessed on a mobile browser and, where applicable, a dedicated app. Navigation, game availability, and payment functionality are all tested on a Canadian mobile network.
All findings are compiled, scores are calculated using the weighted criteria below, and the review is written entirely by Marcus. No draft is published without a final accuracy check.
Each casino is scored out of 10 in six categories. The final overall score is a weighted average based on the following breakdown:
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair terms |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of titles, software providers, live casino quality, jackpot games |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Canadian-friendly options, deposit and withdrawal speeds, fees, limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response time, quality of assistance, language support |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile browser performance, app availability, game library on mobile |
All casinos on Flye are rated on a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 represents the highest possible standard. Here is a guide to what each range means:
Casinos rated below 5.0 are listed on Flye only to warn players, never to recommend them.
Editorial independence is something we take seriously. Flye may earn affiliate commissions when readers sign up at casinos through our links. This is how the site is funded. However, our review scores and written assessments are never influenced by commercial relationships. Casinos cannot pay for higher ratings, and no operator has editorial input into what Marcus writes.
Our goal is simple: to give Canadian players the honest, accurate information they need to choose where to play safely. If you have a question about our methodology or want to report a change at a casino we have reviewed, you can reach Marcus directly through the contact page at flye.co.