Last updated: May 2026 — Marcus Tremblay, Tenkaracustoms

How We Rate

Our Review Methodology at Tenkaracustoms

At Tenkaracustoms, every casino review published on tenkaracustoms.com is the result of a rigorous, hands-on evaluation process. Our founder and lead reviewer, Marcus Tremblay, personally tests each online casino before a single word is written. No shortcuts, no second-hand opinions, no operator influence. Canadian players deserve honest, accurate information, and that is exactly what we are committed to delivering in 2026 and beyond.

This page explains precisely how we evaluate every casino, what criteria matter most, and how we arrive at our final scores. Transparency is not a marketing phrase for us — it is the foundation of everything we do.

Step-by-Step: How Marcus Tremblay Reviews a Casino

Step 1 — Initial Screening

Before investing serious time in a full review, Marcus performs a preliminary check to confirm the casino holds a valid, active licence from a recognised regulatory authority. Any site operating without proper licensing in markets relevant to Canadian players is immediately disqualified and will not appear on Tenkaracustoms under any circumstances.

Step 2 — Account Registration

Marcus registers a real player account using his own personal details. This step reveals how smooth the sign-up process is, what verification documents are requested, and whether the welcome experience matches what the casino advertises.

Step 3 — Real Money Deposits and Gameplay

Marcus funds the account with real Canadian dollars using multiple payment methods available to Canadian players. He plays a broad selection of games — slots, table games, and live dealer titles — to evaluate performance, fairness, and overall enjoyment. No review at Tenkaracustoms is based on demo play alone.

Step 4 — Bonus Claiming and Wagering

Welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions are claimed and tested from start to finish. Marcus reads the full terms and conditions, tracks wagering requirements in practice, and documents any discrepancies between what is advertised and what is actually delivered.

Step 5 — Support and Withdrawal Testing

Customer support is contacted through all available channels. Withdrawal requests are submitted to measure processing speed, identify any friction in the cashout process, and confirm that the casino pays out reliably.

Step 6 — Scoring and Writing

After completing all testing, Marcus assigns a score to each rating category based on documented findings, then writes the review from his own experience. No text is borrowed from casino marketing materials.

Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

Each casino reviewed on Tenkaracustoms receives a final score out of 10. That overall score is calculated from six weighted categories, reflecting what matters most to Canadian online casino players.

Rating Category Weighting What We Evaluate
Licensing and Safety 25% Regulatory licences, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification
Bonuses and Promotions 20% Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, bonus terms fairness, ongoing promotions
Game Selection 20% Number and variety of titles, software providers, live dealer quality, RTP transparency
Payment Methods 15% CAD support, available deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, fee structure
Customer Support 10% Availability, response times, quality of assistance across live chat, email, and phone
Mobile Experience 10% Mobile browser performance, dedicated app quality, game availability on mobile devices

Understanding Our Rating Scale

All casinos on Tenkaracustoms are scored on a 1 to 10 scale. Here is what each range means in plain terms:

How Tenkaracustoms Stays Independent and Unbiased

Independence is non-negotiable at Tenkaracustoms. Marcus Tremblay operates this site without editorial direction from any casino operator, software provider, or affiliate network. Our reviews are never written in exchange for payment, preferential treatment, or guaranteed positive coverage.

Where Tenkaracustoms earns revenue through affiliate relationships, those relationships never influence review scores or editorial conclusions. A casino that pays a referral commission receives exactly the same critical scrutiny as one that does not. If a highly promoted casino performs poorly during testing, that poor performance is reported honestly and openly.

If you have a question about our methodology or wish to report an experience that contradicts a review published on tenkaracustoms.com, we encourage you to reach out directly. Keeping our information accurate and trustworthy depends on real-world input from the Canadian players we serve.