Last updated: May 2026 — Marc-André Bellefleur, Cuba60
At Cuba60, every review published on cuba60.ca is built on one core principle: Canadian players deserve honest, thoroughly tested information before they deposit a single dollar. Marc-André Bellefleur, the founder and lead reviewer of Cuba60, personally signs up, deposits real money, plays games, contacts support, and processes withdrawals at every casino featured on this site. No casino is reviewed based on marketing materials alone, and no rating is influenced by operator relationships or affiliate pressure.
This page explains exactly how we evaluate new online casinos for the Canadian market in 2026, what criteria matter most, and how our final scores are calculated.
Marc-André Bellefleur follows a consistent, structured process for every casino review published on Cuba60. Here is how each review is completed from start to finish.
Before anything else, we verify that the casino holds a legitimate licence from a recognized regulatory authority. We check the licence number directly against the issuing body's public register. Casinos that cannot confirm valid licensing are removed from consideration immediately.
Marc-André creates a real player account using his own personal details. We test the signup process for clarity, speed, and the reasonableness of identity verification requirements. Any site that makes registration unnecessarily complicated or requests unusual personal data is flagged in the review.
A real deposit is made using payment methods commonly available to Canadian players. Welcome bonuses are claimed and the terms are read in full, including wagering requirements, game restrictions, time limits, and maximum withdrawal caps from bonus funds.
We play a representative sample of slots, table games, and live dealer games. We assess game load times, software quality, return-to-player (RTP) transparency, and the overall variety of the library.
Marc-André contacts the support team through every available channel — live chat, email, and phone where applicable — with both simple and complex questions. Response times, accuracy of answers, and staff professionalism are all recorded.
A withdrawal request is submitted and tracked through to completion. We document processing times, any additional verification steps, and whether the funds arrive in the stated timeframe.
The casino is accessed on a mobile device through both a browser and a dedicated app if one exists. We evaluate layout, navigation, game availability, and whether all key account functions work correctly on smaller screens.
Every casino reviewed on Cuba60 receives a final score out of 10. That score is calculated from six weighted categories. Here is how each category contributes to the total.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Regulatory authority, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, terms fairness |
| Game Selection | 20% | Total game count, software providers, RTP availability, live dealer quality |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, CAD support, processing speeds, fee transparency |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, channel variety, response accuracy, staff knowledge |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App or browser performance, game availability on mobile, navigation quality |
All Cuba60 casino scores are presented on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means for Canadian players.
Maintaining editorial independence is not optional at Cuba60 — it is the foundation of everything we publish. Here is how we protect our readers from biased information.
Marc-André Bellefleur is a Canadian gambling industry analyst and the sole author of all reviews published on cuba60.ca. With extensive experience evaluating online casinos for the Canadian market, Marc-André brings both technical knowledge of casino software and a player-first perspective to every review. His commitment to completing every review through personal, real-money testing sets the standard for all content published on this site. When you read a review on Cuba60, you are reading the direct conclusions of someone who has sat at that casino's tables, waited for that casino's withdrawals, and contacted that casino's support team on your behalf.