Casino Games
The game categories below are universally available at Canadian-facing operators. Each works at AGCO Ontario casinos, will be supported by AGLC Alberta operators when the regulated market launches in July 2026, and is part of the standard offering at offshore casinos serving the rest of Canada.
Available across all Canadian regions
The seven essentials. Every reputable Canadian-facing operator carries content from these categories.
Slots
Reel-based games with payouts driven by symbol combinations. The biggest category by far, most casinos carry thousands of titles, from classic 3-reel to 5-reel video slots, Megaways, and bonus-buy variants.
Live Dealer
Real humans dealing cards or spinning wheels, streamed in HD from purpose-built studios. The fastest-growing category, Evolution dominates the market, with Pragmatic Play Live as the main alternative.
Roulette
Spin the wheel, bet on where the ball lands. European Roulette (single zero) has the friendliest house edge at 2.7%. Avoid American Roulette (double zero) when you have the choice, the extra pocket pushes the edge to 5.26%.
Blackjack
21 against the dealer. The lowest house edge of any casino game when played with optimal basic strategy, under 1% at most single-deck variants. Available as RNG-driven tables (instant play) and as live dealer streams.
Baccarat
The simplest card-game: bet on Player, Banker, or Tie. House edge is low on Banker (1.06%) and Player (1.24%) bets; the Tie pays high but is a much worse bet (over 14% house edge). Popular as a live-dealer game.
Video Poker
A five-card draw game against a paytable, not against the dealer. The skill ceiling is high: with optimal strategy, several Jacks or Better variants run at 99.5%+ RTP, among the best returns in any casino game.
Game Shows
Live-dealer entertainment-format games, money-wheels, dice, board-game wheels, hosted in studio with a live presenter. Evolution invented and dominates the format; Crazy Time and Monopoly Live are the most-played examples.
Available at most Canadian operators
Common but not universal. Some are regional; some are stronger at offshore casinos than at AGCO-registered Ontario operators. Each card notes where it shows up.
Bingo
Multi-room online bingo with 75-ball and 90-ball variants. Provincial monopolies (OLG, PlayNow, Loto-Québec) have well-developed bingo verticals; offshore operators tend to stock fewer rooms with less activity.
Keno
Pick 1 to 20 numbers from a 1-80 grid; the more you match from the 20 drawn, the more you win. Available at provincial lottery products and most online casinos. Highest house edge of any standard casino game.
Crash games
A multiplier rises in real time and can crash at any moment; players cash out before it does. Aviator, Spaceman and JetX lead the category. Strong at offshore casinos; AGCO has been more cautious about approving the format.
Craps
Dice-table classic. Pass-line and don’t-pass bets sit near the lowest house edge of any casino game; the proposition bets in the middle of the table run far higher. Available as RNG craps and, increasingly, live-dealer craps from Evolution.
Sic Bo
Three-dice Asian-origin betting game; players bet on individual numbers, combinations or totals. Mostly available in the live-dealer format from Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live; RNG versions sit in the table-games section at most casinos.
Scratch cards
Instant-win games modelled on the paper original. Quick rounds, fixed prize structures, no strategy. Provincial lotteries dominate the format in Canada; offshore casinos carry themed scratch versions but usually as a side category.
Reading the math
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RTP is long-run, not short-run
A 96% RTP slot returns C$96 for every C$100 wagered, but only when averaged over millions of spins. In a single session you can win or lose far more than that. RTP doesn’t promise outcomes; it describes the game’s design.
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Volatility shapes the feel
Two slots can have the same 96% RTP but very different experiences. Low-volatility slots pay small wins often; high-volatility slots pay rarely but with bigger bursts. Pick what fits your bankroll.
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Table-game strategy matters
Blackjack and Video Poker have decisions that change the math. Playing without basic strategy can multiply the house edge several times over. The strategy charts are free online; print one before you start.
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Live-dealer games are real-time
Unlike RNG tables, live-dealer games run on a clock, bets close, the wheel spins, the dealer reveals cards. Expect a slower pace and a slightly higher minimum bet at live tables versus RNG equivalents.