Official language: English, French
Population: 33,529,000
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 1.53655 CAD
1 GBP = 1.65287 CAD
1 USD = 1.04281 CAD

Casinos in Canada
The first proper casino in Canada was opened in 1989, just about 30 years ago. Today, there are more than 100 casinos across the country, and the number grows every year. It's not yet the most popular way of gambling among Canadian players, but that is beginning to change.

Canadian casinos are legal in all provinces except New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland / Labrador. All casinos in the country are strictly regulated, and provincial and territorial governments have a strong influence on how they are operated.

Online Casinos in Canada
Online casinos in Canada are a different story. The Canadian government does not give out licenses for internet casinos, and none are hosted in Canada (apart from those in the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, which is governed independently). While there are many casinos on the internet that cater specifically to Canadians, these are actually licensed and hosted in different countries.

Although Canadian players have few problems finding places to play, some online banking companies have pulled away from Canada because of problems in the United States, so it is becoming more difficult for Canadian players to fund their accounts. But it is still possible, and the number of Canadian players using internet casino sites keeps growing.