Last updated: May 2026 — Marcus Tremblay, Gregor08
At Gregor08 (gregor08.ca), every casino review you read is the result of a structured, hands-on evaluation process carried out personally by Marcus Tremblay. This page explains exactly how we assess new online casinos available to Canadian players in 2026, what criteria we use, how we weigh each factor, and why you can trust our ratings to be honest and independent.
Marcus Tremblay is the author and owner of Gregor08. With years of experience evaluating online gambling platforms for the Canadian market, Marcus personally registers a real account, makes actual deposits, claims bonuses, plays games, contacts customer support, and requests withdrawals at every casino before publishing a review. No review on this site is written based on operator-supplied information alone. If Marcus has not tested it personally, it does not get rated.
Gregor08 operates independently. We are not owned by, affiliated with, or editorially directed by any casino operator, software provider, or gambling group. Our revenue may come from referral commissions, but our scores and written assessments are never influenced by commercial relationships. A casino that pays a higher commission does not receive a higher score.
Before anything else, Marcus confirms that the casino holds a valid gambling licence recognised in Canada, such as a licence issued by the Malta Gaming Authority, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, or another reputable regulatory body. Unlicensed casinos are immediately disqualified and will not appear on Gregor08.
Marcus signs up using standard Canadian player details, noting how smooth the registration process is, what identity verification documents are requested, and how quickly KYC checks are completed.
Every welcome bonus and key ongoing promotion is claimed and tested. Marcus reads the full terms and conditions, calculates the true wagering requirements, and checks for game restrictions, maximum bet rules, and withdrawal caps that could affect real players.
Marcus browses and plays a representative sample of slots, table games, and live dealer titles, verifying that games load correctly, that RTP information is accessible, and that software providers are reputable.
A real deposit is made using popular Canadian payment methods including credit cards, Interac, and e-wallets. A withdrawal is then requested, and Marcus records the actual processing time and any fees charged.
Support is contacted via live chat, email, or phone across different times of day. Response speed, accuracy of answers, and overall helpfulness are all recorded.
The casino is accessed on both a smartphone browser and a dedicated app where available, with Marcus assessing load times, game compatibility, and ease of navigation on smaller screens.
Each casino receives a final score out of 10, calculated from six weighted categories. The table below shows how each category contributes to the overall score.
| Rating Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid licence, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Wagering requirements, bonus value, fairness of terms, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number and variety of titles, software providers, live casino quality, RTP transparency |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Canadian-friendly options, deposit and withdrawal speeds, fees, limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, response time, quality of help, contact channels |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App or browser performance, game library on mobile, ease of use |
Independence is the foundation of everything Marcus publishes on Gregor08. Here is how that independence is protected in practice:
If you have questions about our methodology or want to report a casino issue we should investigate, you are welcome to contact Marcus Tremblay directly through the contact page at gregor08.ca.