Last updated: May 2026 — Marc Levesque, Develpro
At Develpro (develpro.ca), every casino review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by Marc Levesque. This page explains exactly how that process works, what criteria we measure, how we assign scores, and why you can trust our assessments to be honest and independent. We believe Canadian players deserve transparent information before they deposit real money at any new online casino in 2026.
Before a single word of a review is written, Marc completes a structured evaluation process. Here is how each casino on Develpro is assessed from start to finish.
Marc begins by verifying the casino's ownership, corporate registration, and licensing history. He checks public databases, regulatory authority websites, and industry records to confirm the operator's legitimacy. Casinos that cannot pass this initial background check are not reviewed on Develpro at all.
Marc personally creates a real player account using his own information. He does not use demo accounts, press credentials, or operator-supplied access. This ensures the signup experience, identity verification process, and welcome flow are evaluated exactly as a Canadian player would encounter them.
After registering, Marc tests the platform directly. This includes navigating the game lobby, launching titles from multiple software providers, claiming a bonus offer, making a deposit using a Canadian-friendly payment method, contacting customer support with a genuine question, and testing the mobile interface on both a smartphone browser and, where available, a dedicated app.
Each casino is scored across six weighted categories. The scores are combined to produce a final rating out of 10. No category is skipped and no score is estimated without hands-on evidence.
Only after completing all testing does Marc write the review. Findings are presented factually, including both strengths and weaknesses. Every published review includes the date it was last tested so readers know how current the information is.
The following six categories make up every casino score on Develpro. Each category is weighted to reflect its importance to the overall player experience in the Canadian market.
| Category | Weighting | What We Evaluate |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid gambling licence from a recognized authority, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, and player fund protection policies |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, time limits, game restrictions, and ongoing promotions for existing players |
| Game Selection | 20% | Total number of titles, software provider diversity, slots, table games, live dealer options, and game loading performance |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Availability of Canadian-friendly options, deposit and withdrawal speed, transaction limits, and any fees applied |
| Customer Support | 10% | Available contact channels, response times, quality of answers, and support availability hours tested firsthand |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Browser-based mobile performance, app availability, game compatibility on smaller screens, and navigation ease |
Every casino reviewed on Develpro receives a final score on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in plain terms.
Independence is the foundation of every review published on this site. Marc Levesque operates Develpro as an editorially independent platform. The following practices are in place to protect the integrity of all ratings and recommendations.
Marc Levesque is the author and owner of Develpro. He has spent years studying the Canadian online gambling market, monitoring regulatory changes across provinces, and personally testing casino platforms available to Canadian players. His reviews are based entirely on direct experience and independent research, not on marketing materials or operator briefings. If you have a question about the methodology described on this page, you can reach Marc through the contact page at develpro.ca.