Online Blackjack Casinos in Canada Tested and Compared

#1: PlayOJO (Best Overall)

PlayOJO offers a complete casino experience that is ideal for both beginners and experienced blackjack players.

For beginners, there are about 4-5 demos of table blackjack games, mainly from GVG.

Some of the GVG games you can play demos for include European Blackjack Turbo, American Blackjack Turbo, American Twenty-One Blackjack VIP, and American Twenty-One Blackjack.

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If you seen an error when starting the demo, it is because you aren’t logged in. Create an account, log in and try it again, you should be good to go.

We did see the ‘Try for Free’ option for some of the live casino games by Playtech. However, this doesn’t really work. When we tried to play it for free, it showed ‘low balance’.

While that is a bit of a poor user experience, that site makes up in many other ways.

For example, The navigation splits the game between live casino and casino with categories for Blackjack, Roulette, etc., making it super easy to jump straight to the type of games you want to play.

They are also one of the few Canadian casinos that give you filters to sort and filter blackjack games by providers. You’ll find these filters when you click on the search icon in the top-left corner of the window.

There are other filters, too. For example, you can find games based on min and max bets, star ratings, and game tags, such as Megways and Exclusives.

Coming to star rating, min and max bets, etc., PlayOJO provides info for each game. To check it, you can click on the small info box in the top right-hand corner of the games.

You’ll also find the OJOplus payout. This is a fixed percentage you get back on the amount you bet.

For example, in the case of the Italian Cashback Blackjack by Playtech, you get 0.03% back on each bet. The only info or filter we would want PlayOJO to add is that of the RTP.

However, here are the RTPs of some of the most popular blackjack games on PlayOJO.

The only downside of PlayOjO is that it doesn’t offer much variety in table games. All 10 games are from GVG. If you are into table games and want greater variety, I’d recommend Bet99.

However, there is ample variety for live blackjack games, as we found 140 games. These were mainly from top providers like Pragmatic Play, StakeLogic, and Playtech.

We also love that PlayOJO goes above and beyond to protect users from gambling addiction. While most casinos only have self-exclude, deposit limits, spend limits, and self-assessments, PlayOJO also has:

• Game Status Reminder: Set reminders for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes and receive notifications about the duration, the amount of your bets, and your winnings/losses, along with an option to continue or log out.
• Time Limit Control: You will be automatically logged out after the set time limit (you’ll need to contact support to set this limit).
• Review Your Play: Access a full history of the bets placed, wins, losses, deposits, games played, etc., to identify any addictive patterns

Furthermore, all PlayOJO casino games are audited and certified by iTech Labs. This ensures fairness.

Plus, their chat support is top-notch. Connecting to an agent takes less than a minute, and responses weren’t just quick but also satisfactory.

Lastly, we found ample deposit and withdrawal modes on PlayOJO, giving you plenty of options for smooth withdrawals and deposits.

Note that PlayOJO is the only casino we came across with a 0 minimum withdrawal limit, which makes withdrawal easier for beginners who are still learning the games.

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However, I’d completing all verifications before depositing or withdrawing to ensure a smoother process.

Overall, we love that PlayOJO offers one of the most user-friendly experiences. Whether it is navigation or filters, finding games is easy.

Sure, the variety of table blackjack games is lacking, but that is more than compensated for by the other benefits, such as PlayOJO Plus cashback, demos, payment modes, etc.

#2: Bet99 (Most Variety)

If you want variety, Bet99 has the most blackjacks we encountered during our testing. You can pick from 136 live casino games and 47 table games

If you want to play table blackjack, you can choose from Classic Blackjack, European Blackjack, and Atlantic City Blackjack to more popular games like American Blackjack, European Blackjack, or Multi-hand Blackjack. There’s also one exclusive Bet99 Blackjack.

For live blackjack players, there’s VIP blackjack (great for high rollers who want a premium casino experience) and Speed Blackjack (ideal for anyone who likes fast-paced games).

There’s also Blackjack Ruby and Blackjack Azure. However, these are regular blackjack games with different aesthetics. We also found one blackjack game in Portuguese.

While there is variety, we wish Bet99 would make its platform more user-friendly. For example, they do not mention the RTP for the table blackjack.

Since providers decide the RTP, it would have been great if Bet99 had provided a filter to find games by providers or even just their names (so you can simply Google the RTP).

However, they fail to do either for the table or live blackjack games, leaving us and other users who care about providers and RTP details in limbo.

Furthermore, they also do not have any category in the table games section for Blackjack (like you would find on Betway, bet365, PlayOJO, etc.).

This means you must use the search bar to find specific blackjack games or filter out blackjacks from other table games like roulette.

Plus, there aren’t demos. To top that, Bet99 is the only platform that requires you to share your location to play games.

Considering they are strict about the iGO license guidelines, this was expected. however, it is a bit inconvenient compared to other casinos.

Despite not being the most user-friendly, Bet99 remains one of the safest and most trusted casinos in Canada.

One reason we believe this is that their games are regularly fairness-tested by GLI (Gaming Laboratories International).

Furthermore, they have safe payment modes. There are fewer modes, but they cover most of the modes Canadians prefer, like Interac, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Bank Transfer, and InstaDebit.

Our deposits via Interac were almost instant, while withdrawals took less than 48 hours. Other users also report quick withdrawals with Bet99.

Furthermore, their support never disappoints. During the course of testing the platform, we talked to multiple support staff about various issues, the latest of which is the minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts for each payment mode.

Our experience has been a 5/5 each time. We connect within 60 seconds, and the responses are quick as well.

Furthermore, their support staff is knowledgeable about the market, product, and legality in Canada (one of the perks of being a Canada-only brand).

Even users on TrustPilot talk about their positive experiences with their support team.

They are also official partners of the NHL. Plus, they have partnered with some of the biggest athletes in Canada, further adding to the trust and reliability of the platform.

If you have good knowledge about blackjack and want to straight jump into the thick of things, then Bet99 gives you ample variety. Plus, it has a solid Android and iOS app.

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However, if you are a newbie and want to try games first, check out our next pick.

#3: Jackpot City (Most Demos)

Demos are where Jackpot City excels. While PlayOJO gave a couple of demos, almost all table blackjacks have a playable demo here.

Plus, you’ll find good variety as well, with 23 games at your disposal. These include Classic Blackjack, European Blackjack, Vinnie Jones Blackjack, Atlantic City Blackjack, etc.

Check out some of the demo games below:

There’s no filter to find games based on providers. However, while testing the platform, we realized almost all the table blackjack games are by Switch. The name of the provider is mentioned on the game’s loading screen, and some games have it in the title when you start a demo or real-money game.

Only Vinnie Jones’s Blackjack and Blackjack with Olivia are by Real Dealer Studios.

Searching for table blackjacks is easy, as the table game section has a category for games like Blackjack and roulette.

Coming to their live casinos, they have 29 games (much fewer compared to most competitors like Bet9, PlayOJO, Betway, etc.). Furthermore, the games are from only two providers, Pragmatic Play and OnAir.

There’s no filter for providers, but the games mention the provider in the photo.

While they are top providers, we would have liked to see more variety. For example, Playtech games are pretty good.

Furthermore, there is no info provided by Jackpot City about the table casino games. However, the provider does add details like the RTP, game Payout, Splitting, Insurance, etc. For this:

• Start a demo or real game
• Click on the three-dotted line in the left-hand corner of the game window.
• Click on ‘Help’

Another downside of Jackpot City is the high withdrawal limit. While most casinos, like Bet365, Betway, etc., have a $10 minimum withdrawal limit, Jackpot City has the highest amongst our tested casinos, with a limit of $50.

However, if you do hit that threshold, there are plenty of payment modes you can use to withdraw. These are:

Another area for improvement for Jackpot City compared to bet99, bet365, or PlayOJO is customer support. There’s no easy chat option; you can only connect via the Help Center, which is long-drawn and frustrating.

Overall, Jackpot City is good for beginners who want to play demos and learn Blackjack. If you want to play for real money, other recommendations, like Bet9, PlayOJO or bet365, are better choices.

#4: bet365

bet365 needs no introduction. They are one of the most reputed sportsbooks around the world, having been in the market for 10+ years.

Plus, they have partnered with some of the biggest sporting teams and athletes. Furthermore, they have also won numerous awards including:

• Best Mobile Sports Product
• Bookmaker of the Year
• Best Sports Betting Operator

When it comes to Blackjack, we like Bet365 mainly because of its variety and exclusives. You’ll find exclusive tables and live casino games.

Their exclusive table blackjack has a competitive RTP of 99.57%.

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Yes, Bet365 is one of the few casinos that provides information on RTP. You can see it by clicking the small info box icon at the top right-hand corner of the game.

You’ll also find a link to a detailed explanation of RTP and Volatility, which is useful for beginners.

Their exclusive live casino games are hosted in a Bet365-themed studio. Overall, we liked the subtle green and black design, which gives it a modern feel. Plus, it doesn’t feel cluttered, as some do with all the props and multiple colours, lights, etc.

The focus here truly remains on the game and cards, which are clearly visible.

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Some of the studios have multiple games going on, which can be a bit distracting. However, this isn’t true for all games.

You can easily find these exclusive games from the ‘Exclusive’ category in the live casino section on bet365.

Apart from regular blackjack, you’ll also find Brasiliero Blackjack, Latino American blackjack, Italian Blackjack, Columbia Blackjack, etc.

If you are into table blackjack games, you’ll find them in the casino section under the ‘Table Games’ category. However, the games are mixed with other games like roulette, baccarat, etc.

The easiest workaround here is to use the search bar in the top right-hand corner. This will filter out all the blackjack games (both live and table games).

However, since Bet365 specifies between live casino and casino games, it will help you easily identify table blackjack games.

In total, Bet365 has about 20 table blackjack games and 44 live casino games. All these games are tested for fairness by eCogra, one of the most trusted testing agencies worldwide (also used by Betway).

However, there is not a lot of variety when you compare it to PlayOJO, Bet99, or LeoVegas.

Plus, they do not have filters to find games based on RTP or providers, and no provider information is given.

But, considering the brand reputation and trust they have built over the years, the numerous payment modes they offer, and the wide range of exclusives you can try out, Bet365 is worth a try.

Payment modes on bet365 are:

Verdict

Overall, PlayOJO is the most user-friendly of the platforms thanks to the various filters and easy navigation. Plus, they have some demos that give you a chance to learn the game and try your luck without losing any real money.

They are a great choice for live blackjack games, with 100+ games from top providers. However, they lack table games. For table games, Bet99 is a great choice.

They have a wide range of live games from top providers as well. However, they lack demos and filters for finding games from providers.

Jackpot City has the most demos and is ideal for beginners to try the games and learn all the rules. However, we’d recommend you use Jackpot City only to learn as they have problems like slower withdrawals, a $50 minimum withdrawal limit, poor customer support, etc.

Bet365 and Betway are good alternatives to PlayOJO and Bet99. They have a strong reputation and more exclusive games. However, they lack variety and don’t have demos.