Retro records, spinning reels, and a games library that runs past five thousand titles. That is the short version of what Vinyl Casino is, and the longer version starts with who actually stands behind the site. We run an online casino for players across Canada, and this page sets out how we work and where we sit legally.
We think a player deserves the plain facts before signing up, not after. Our licence, our payment rails, our position under Canadian rules, and our limits are all written here in full. Nothing on this page is a promotion, and none of it dresses up something we cannot back.
Who we are
The site is an international online casino that accepts Canadian players and runs entirely in Canadian dollars. Registration, deposits, gameplay, and withdrawals all happen here on our own platform, so we are the operator and not a review site pointing you elsewhere. That also means the account, the money, and the responsibility for handling both sit with us.
Our catalogue passes 5,153 games and covers slots, table games, and live dealer rooms from a range of studios. The retro theme is the surface, but the substance is a platform that loads quickly, pays out predictably, and does not hide its terms. We built it for players who want to spin without reading a legal maze first.
Our licence
We hold a gaming licence issued by the Anjouan Gaming Board under number ALSI-142411011-FI2. That licence permits us to operate internationally, and it is the authority we answer to for our gaming operations. We state it openly because a player has every right to know which regulator stands behind the site.
Here is the part plenty of operators leave vague, and we would rather be direct about it:
- The Anjouan licence is an international one, not a Canadian or provincial gaming licence.
- We are not licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, and we do not operate under iGaming Ontario.
- Provincial operators such as OLG, BCLC PlayNow, Loto-Québec, and ALC are separate from us and regulated separately.
- Canadian law on offshore online gambling is handled at the provincial level, and rules differ depending on where you live.
None of that is hidden in a footer, because a player choosing between a provincial site and ours should know exactly what the difference is. Provincial platforms answer to a provincial regulator with a local complaints route, and we answer to Anjouan. Weigh that up before you register, not afterwards.
Payments in Canadian dollars
Deposits and withdrawals run in CAD, so there is no currency conversion sitting quietly between you and your balance. Interac is supported for Canadian players alongside other methods listed in the cashier. Processing times depend on the method you pick and on verification being complete.
Withdrawal requests go through our checks before payment is released, which is standard for a licensed operator and covered on the AML and KYC page. A verified account moves faster than an unverified one, every time. We would rather explain that up front than have you discover it while waiting on a payout.
A note on winnings and tax
Casual gambling winnings are generally not treated as taxable income in Canada, which reflects long-standing practice rather than anything we grant you. Where gambling amounts to a business or a professional activity, the treatment can be different. We are a casino, not a tax adviser, so anything specific to your situation belongs with the Canada Revenue Agency or a qualified accountant.
We mention it because the point is often stated as a selling line, stripped of the caveat that goes with it. Your circumstances decide how the rules apply to you, and no operator can promise otherwise. Treat what you read here as background, and get proper advice if real money is involved.
Age and playing sensibly
Minimum age depends on your province, at 19 in most of Canada and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec. We verify age during registration, and an account that fails those checks does not stay open. Nobody under the legal age in their province is welcome on this platform, and we enforce that rather than merely stating it.
Gambling is entertainment that costs money, and we would rather keep you as a player for years than lose you in a month. Deposit limits, session breaks, and self-exclusion are built into the account area for exactly that reason. The responsible gambling page explains each tool and lists free, independent support services across Canada.
