Last updated: May 2026 — Marcus Tremblay, Elements2012
At Elements2012 (elements2012.ca), every casino review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by Marcus Tremblay. Since launching this site, the goal has remained the same: to give Canadian players straightforward, unbiased information about new online casinos so they can make informed decisions with their own money. This page explains exactly how that process works, what we look at, and how we score each site.
Marcus Tremblay is the sole author and owner of Elements2012. With years of hands-on experience evaluating online gambling platforms across the Canadian market, Marcus brings a combination of regulatory knowledge, player perspective, and technical understanding to every review published in 2026. He is not employed by, affiliated with, or financially incentivized by any of the casinos reviewed on this site. Affiliate relationships, where they exist, are clearly disclosed and have no influence over scores or editorial conclusions.
No casino on Elements2012 is reviewed based on marketing materials or operator-supplied information alone. Marcus personally tests each site before a single word is written. Here is the step-by-step process followed for every review:
Each casino receives an overall score out of 10. That score is built from six weighted categories, each reflecting what Canadian players care about most when choosing a new casino in 2026.
| Rating Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid gambling license (e.g., MGA, Kahnawake, AGCO), SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certifications, and operator reputation. |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, bonus terms fairness, ongoing promotions, and loyalty programs available to Canadian players. |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number and variety of games, software provider quality, RTP transparency, live casino options, and availability of titles in Canada. |
| Payment Methods | 15% | CAD support, number of deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, transaction limits, and fee structures. |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, contact channels, response speed, quality of answers, and availability of Canadian-relevant support. |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile site or app usability, game performance on smaller screens, ease of navigation, and feature parity with the desktop version. |
Every casino reviewed on Elements2012 receives a final score between 1 and 10, calculated by combining the weighted category scores described above. Here is what each range means in plain terms:
Independence is the foundation of everything published on this site. Marcus Tremblay does not accept payment from casinos in exchange for favorable reviews or inflated scores. Where affiliate partnerships exist, they are disclosed clearly in line with Canadian advertising standards. Every score is determined solely by the methodology described on this page.
Reviews are revisited and updated regularly throughout 2026 as casinos change their terms, add new games, or alter their bonus structures. A site that rated well previously can see its score revised downward if standards slip. Canadian players deserve current, accurate information, not outdated praise.
If you have a question about how a specific casino was reviewed, or if you believe information on any page is inaccurate, you are encouraged to reach out directly through the contact page. Transparency is not just a policy at Elements2012, it is the entire point.