Last updated: May 2026 — Ryan Whitfield, Johnnyonepercent

How We Rate

Our Review Methodology at Johnnyonepercent

At Johnnyonepercent.ca, every casino review you read is the product of a structured, hands-on evaluation process carried out by site owner and lead reviewer Ryan Whitfield. Ryan personally tests each Interac casino before a single word is written, ensuring that every rating reflects a real Canadian player's experience rather than a checklist filled out behind a desk. This page explains exactly how that process works, what we measure, and why you can trust the scores we publish.

Why Methodology Matters

The Canadian online casino market in 2026 is crowded. Dozens of sites compete for your deposit, and not all of them deserve it. A clear, repeatable methodology is the only way to make fair comparisons across operators and give you information you can actually act on. At Johnnyonepercent, we built our rating framework around the criteria that matter most to Canadian players who use Interac for deposits and withdrawals — security, value, variety, and speed.

Step-by-Step: How Ryan Whitfield Reviews a Casino

Step 1 — Verification Before Anything Else

Before Ryan even loads the homepage, he confirms that the casino holds a valid licence from a recognised regulatory authority. Sites without legitimate licensing are disqualified immediately and will not receive a review on this platform. Licensing documentation, terms of service, and responsible gambling policies are read in full at this stage.

Step 2 — Account Registration and KYC

Ryan registers a real account using Canadian credentials. He documents how long registration takes, what personal information is required, and how smoothly the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process runs. Friction at this stage is noted and reflected in the final score.

Step 3 — Real Money Deposits and Withdrawals via Interac

Because Johnnyonepercent specialises in Interac casino reviews, every site is tested with a genuine Interac deposit. Ryan records processing times, any fees applied, minimum and maximum transaction limits, and how quickly withdrawal requests are approved and paid out. This is the most critical hands-on element of the entire review.

Step 4 — Bonus Claiming and Wagering

Ryan opts into the welcome bonus and any available promotions to evaluate the real value on offer. He reads wagering requirements, game contribution rates, time limits, and withdrawal caps in detail — then plays through a portion of the requirements to assess how achievable the bonus actually is in practice.

Step 5 — Game Library and Software Testing

The game lobby is browsed and filtered across multiple categories. Ryan launches titles from multiple providers, checks loading speeds, tests demo modes, and verifies that Return to Player (RTP) information is available to players.

Step 6 — Customer Support Contact

Support is contacted via every available channel — live chat, email, and telephone where applicable. Ryan records response times, the accuracy of answers provided, and the overall professionalism of the support team.

Step 7 — Mobile Testing

The casino is accessed on a mobile device without using a desktop at all. Ryan evaluates browser-based performance, any dedicated app, navigation ease, and whether core features including Interac payments function correctly on smaller screens.

How We Score: Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

Each casino receives a final score out of 10. That score is calculated by weighting six core criteria as follows:

Criteria Weighting What We Evaluate
Licensing and Safety 25% Regulatory authority, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification
Bonuses and Promotions 20% Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, loyalty programmes
Game Selection 20% Library size, software providers, RTP transparency, live dealer availability
Payment Methods 15% Interac availability, processing times, fees, deposit and withdrawal limits
Customer Support 10% Availability hours, response times, channel variety, quality of assistance
Mobile Experience 10% Mobile site performance, app quality, payment functionality on mobile

Understanding Our Rating Scale

All casinos are rated on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in plain terms:

How Johnnyonepercent Stays Unbiased

Independence is the foundation of every review published on this site. Ryan Whitfield funds his own test accounts and is never compensated by operators to produce favourable reviews. Where affiliate relationships exist with casinos listed on this site, those relationships have zero influence over the methodology, the scores awarded, or the editorial conclusions reached. A casino that pays a referral commission receives exactly the same critical scrutiny as one that does not.

Scores are never adjusted after publication in response to operator requests. If a casino improves or deteriorates after a review is published, Ryan revisits it and updates the rating transparently, noting the date of revision and the reason for any change. Readers are always told when they are looking at an updated review.

A Note on Our Interac Focus

Johnnyonepercent was built specifically for Canadian players who want fast, fee-free transactions through Interac. As a result, payment method performance carries meaningful weight in our scores, and any casino that does not support Interac deposits and withdrawals will not appear as a recommendation on this site regardless of how well it performs elsewhere. This focus is intentional and reflects the real priorities of our Canadian audience in 2026.

If you have questions about how a specific site was reviewed, or if you believe a score should be reconsidered, you are welcome to reach out directly through the contact page. Ryan reads every message personally.