Last updated: June 2026 — Laurence Cote, Fimacd
At Fimacd, every review published on fimacd.com is the result of a rigorous, hands-on evaluation process carried out by Laurence Cote, the site's founder and lead reviewer. Our mission is simple: to give Canadian players accurate, trustworthy information about bitcoin casinos so they can make informed decisions with confidence. We do not accept payment from operators in exchange for favorable coverage, and no casino can buy its way to a higher score.
This page explains exactly how we assess each casino, what criteria we use, how much weight each factor carries, and how we arrive at a final score. Transparency is not optional here — it is the foundation of everything we do.
Laurence Cote personally tests every casino before writing a single word of a review. This means creating a real account, making actual deposits using bitcoin and other accepted cryptocurrencies, claiming bonuses, playing games, contacting customer support, and attempting withdrawals. No review on Fimacd is written from a desk without direct, first-hand experience of the platform.
Before anything else, Laurence verifies the casino's licensing status, ownership, and regulatory standing. Any casino that cannot demonstrate a legitimate license from a recognized authority is disqualified from receiving a full review.
Laurence registers a new player account using realistic Canadian player credentials and deposits bitcoin to test the actual funding process, including confirmation times and any applicable fees.
Welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions are claimed exactly as a new player would, and the terms are read in full. Wagering requirements, game restrictions, and withdrawal caps are all recorded and evaluated against industry standards.
A representative sample of games is played across multiple categories — slots, table games, and live dealer titles — with attention paid to load times, fairness certifications, and software provider quality.
Customer support is contacted through every available channel, including live chat and email, with real questions asked at different times of day to assess response speed and quality.
A withdrawal in bitcoin is requested to verify processing times, any identity verification requirements, and whether the experience matches what the casino advertises.
Once all data is gathered, Laurence applies the scoring framework below to produce a final rating and writes the review based entirely on her own findings.
Each casino is scored across six core categories. The final score out of 10 reflects a weighted average of all six areas.
| Category | Weighting | What We Evaluate |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & Safety | 25% | Valid license, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certifications, reputation history |
| Bonuses & Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, bonus terms fairness, ongoing promotions, bitcoin-specific offers |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of titles, software providers, provably fair games, live dealer options, game variety |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Bitcoin and altcoin support, deposit and withdrawal speeds, transaction fees, minimum and maximum limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response time, quality of answers, number of contact channels |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Browser compatibility, app availability, game performance on mobile, ease of navigation on smaller screens |
All casinos reviewed on Fimacd receive a final score on a scale of 1 to 10, where higher numbers indicate a better overall experience for Canadian bitcoin players. Here is how to interpret the scores:
A casino scoring below 4.0 will typically be listed in our casinos to avoid section rather than given a standard recommendation.
Independence is not a talking point at Fimacd — it is a structural principle. Here is how we protect it:
If you have questions about how a specific casino was rated, or if you believe a score should be revisited based on new information, you are welcome to reach out directly through the contact page at fimacd.com. Laurence Cote reads and responds to reader feedback personally.