Last updated: June 2026 — Cedric Dumont, Fairytime
Every bitcoin casino review published on fairytime.site follows a strict, consistent methodology developed and carried out personally by Cedric Dumont. This page explains exactly how we evaluate casinos, what criteria matter most, and why Canadian players can trust our ratings to reflect real-world experiences rather than promotional talking points.
We do not accept payment from operators in exchange for favorable scores. No casino can buy a higher rating on Fairytime. What you read here is the result of genuine, independent testing performed in 2026 against standards that matter to real Canadian bitcoin players.
Before anything else, Cedric confirms the casino holds a valid gaming licence and checks its ownership history. Sites with unresolved player complaints, blacklisted operators, or missing licences are disqualified at this stage and never reach a full review.
Cedric personally registers a real account using a Canadian IP address. He goes through every step a new player would face: identity verification, KYC requirements, and account setup. This reveals friction points that are invisible when reviewing a casino from the outside.
A real bitcoin deposit is made in Canadian-dollar equivalent amounts. Cedric records the time from wallet confirmation to funds appearing in the casino account, checks minimum and maximum deposit limits, and notes any conversion fees or technical issues encountered.
A cross-section of games is tested: slots from multiple providers, at least one live dealer table, and a selection of table games. This confirms that game libraries match what is advertised, software loads reliably on both desktop and mobile, and RTP figures are accurately disclosed.
The welcome bonus or primary promotion is claimed and its wagering requirements tracked through to completion or abandonment. Cedric reads the full terms and conditions document, not just the headline offer, to identify hidden restrictions that would affect real players.
A bitcoin withdrawal is requested and the entire process is timed and documented. Speed, minimum withdrawal amounts, and any additional verification steps are all recorded. Withdrawal performance is one of the most important signals of how a casino actually treats its players.
Cedric contacts support through at least two available channels, typically live chat and email, asking a standard set of questions including one technical query and one bonus-related query. Response times and the accuracy of answers are both evaluated.
All findings are compiled into a structured score. Cedric then writes the review in full, ensuring every rating claim is backed by a specific observation from the testing process.
Each casino is scored out of 10 in six categories. A weighted overall score is then calculated as follows:
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & Safety | 25% | Licence authority, ownership transparency, SSL security, responsible gambling tools, history of player disputes |
| Bonuses & Promotions | 20% | Offer value, wagering requirements, game restrictions, time limits, bitcoin-specific promotions, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of titles, software provider quality, live dealer availability, provably fair games, variety of categories |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Bitcoin and altcoin support, withdrawal speed, limits, fees, number of supported cryptocurrencies |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, channel options, response time, accuracy and helpfulness of answers |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Browser compatibility, app availability, load times, game playability, ease of deposits on mobile |
All casinos are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in practice:
A casino must score at least 7.5 overall to appear in any recommended list on Fairytime.
Independence is not a marketing slogan here. It is a working practice built into every stage of our process. Cedric Dumont funds all test deposits personally and receives no compensation from the casinos reviewed on this site. Affiliate relationships, where they exist, are disclosed clearly within each review and do not influence the score a casino receives. A casino that pays a referral commission receives the same rigorous scrutiny as one that does not.
Scores are reviewed and updated whenever a casino changes its terms, ownership, software, or payment processing. A high score earned in early 2026 will be revised downward if the casino's standards decline. We do not archive outdated positive reviews to protect commercial relationships.
If you believe a review on fairytime.site contains an error or omission, you are welcome to contact Cedric Dumont directly. Factual corrections are taken seriously and applied promptly.