Gambling Regulators, Auditors and Dispute Centres

The following licensing and regulatory bodies ensure that gambling in Canada is safe and fair. These authorities in the gambling space are known for being aboveboard and have a long history of making sure responsible gambling is always at the heart of the industry.

Kahnawake Gaming Commission

The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is the most significant regulatory body in Canada. The Commission has more than 50 licensed operators and more than 250 sites within Canada. Online poker rooms, sportsbooks and online casinos are all under the watchful eye of this North American Commission, which was established in 1996.

British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

The BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch make sure all applications and licenses are aboveboard to protect players from British Columbia. Thanks to this regulatory body, citizens of British Columbia have access to casino games, slot machines, lotteries, horse racing, and more.

Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Authority

The Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Authority was Formed in 1995; this gambling authority was previously known as the Nova Scotia Gaming Control Commission. Now the Alcohol and Gaming Authority, the regulation of alcohol and gambling in Nova Scotia, is controlled by this agency.

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The regulation of gambling, horse racing and alcohol sales within Ontario are all under the responsibility of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The Commission's main aim is to keep the people of Ontario safe from being harmed by alcohol and excessive gambling.

Quebec Liquor, Racing and Games Board

Established in 1993, the Regie des Alcool, des Courses et des Jeux was created by the Canadian government to regulate the use of alcohol. It also aims to control and monitor gambling and horse racing. Public safety in its many sectors is a large part of the Commission's focus. The RACJQ provides licenses for gambling, bingo, video machines, lotteries, raffles, and more.

Auditors and testing agencies have been put in place to protect gamblers by ensuring that online casinos offer fair gambling options. These agencies are trusted worldwide as third-party companies that test casino games and the protocols used by online casinos for deposits, withdrawals, and sign-up processes. A safe online casino will gladly list the auditors and testing companies they use to provide peace of mind to new players and those looking to sign up for a new account. Please look at the companies listed below and find out what they offer.

eCogra

Established in 2003, the eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (or eCOGRA) is one of the world's largest and most trusted testing agencies. Operators who use this agency's services will receive detailed reports.

BMM

After finding its footing in Las Vegas, BMM opened an office in Canada, and the testing lab now ensures that players and casinos are safe. In addition, BMM works closely with operators to uphold the industry's high standards wherever possible.

QA Labs

Quality Assurance Laboratories (or QA Labs) is an international organisation that tests both land-based and online gambling operators. QA Labs evaluates gambling operations, checks game mathematics to ensure fair outcomes, and dissects payout calculations.

Quinell M Limited

A leading testing lab with offices in Malta, Italy, South Africa and the United Kingdom, Quinell has quickly become known as one of the best in the business. Services provided by the lab include testing for online gambling technical compliance and land-based gambling machines.

GLI

Gaming Laboratories International provides services worldwide to land-based and online casinos wherever needed. Found in Wales, Australia and other parts of the world, GLI provides testing of platforms, RNG, games, and security audits.

Eclipse Compliance Testing

An independent game testing facility based in the USA, the focus of this company is on land-based and online gambling in North America. Impartial testing, certification and consultation are all a part of what Eclipse offers.

Trisigma B.V.

More than just a testing company that aims to keep gambling safe, Trisigma also developed its own set of casino games. This testing lab is certified and accredited internationally and works with operators worldwide to ensure fair gambling outcomes.

SQS Group Limited

First established in 1996, this testing company has their headquarters in London, where they work with gambling operators to provide several handy tools. Testing, processing, and ensuring that a high quality of gambling is achieved is their focus.

SIQ

An accredited business that focuses on testing gaming devices of all kinds, SIQ has an excellent reputation in the industry. They work to make slot machines, table games and lotteries as safe and compliant as possible.

iTech Labs

One of the most prominent testing labs globally, iTech Labs has a stellar reputation among gambling sites and online casinos. First established in 2004, the testing facility quickly became a leader that works to ensure the best quality of gambling, accountability and fair outcomes in achieved.

Gaming Associates

One of the oldest iGaming auditors and testers, Gaming Associates, has been around since the 1990s. The company has built a strong image of trustworthiness and focused on quality among online gambling sites, lotteries, and more.

While the aim is always to have a safe and fun time gambling online, the reason that playing at a licensed site is so important is so that you have a dispute centre at your side. Should you need it, one of the following dispute centres can take reports of unfair or unsafe gambling practices and ensure that they are handled in the best way possible; This includes if a casino refuses to pay out a customer or closes their account without warning.

IBAS Dispute Site

As a dispute centre, the IBAS must remain impartial and handle disputes between online casinos and customers without bias. The company has an adjudication panel that accesses every aspect of a dispute before making a final judgement.

CDS

The CDS is the national securities depository in Canada. It is also a settlement hub that provides cost-effectively depository, clearing and settlement services for all participants. They work within Canada's equity, fixed income and money markets.