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

Poker in Canada
Poker in Canada is extremely popular today, but the game has not always had such fame. Casinos didn't appear in Canada until the late 80s, and even then the game was not that popular. But over the years, respect for the game has grown, and today the game is quite big.

One of the contributing factors to the popularity of poker in Canada is the fact that poker winnings are not currently taxable, making it a very good way for strong players to make money. Also, since home games among non-professional players are fully legal, anyone can enjoy it.

Online Poker in Canada
Today, there are a number of online poker communities where players gather. But the most popular way to play is through the Canadian Poker League, which has dozens of poker clubs set up across Canada. Each one holds daily tournaments.

Canadian online poker is also quite prominent today. There are plenty of online poker rooms available to players in Canada. The big online player communities discuss sites and strategies, and even offer free practice games to help players improve. While it's not yet as popular as in some other countries, online poker in Canada continues to grow.