Last updated: June 2026 — Stephane Chartrand, Felixbnt
```htmlAt Felixbnt, every review published on felixbnt.com is the result of a rigorous, hands-on evaluation process. Stephane Chartrand, the founder and lead reviewer, personally registers an account, deposits real funds, and plays through each bitcoin casino before a single word is written. There are no shortcuts, no press releases recycled as reviews, and no operator influence over our conclusions. What you read here reflects genuine experience at the table, at the slots, and in the support chat window.
This page explains exactly how we arrive at our scores so that Canadian players in 2026 can trust what they read and make informed decisions about where to play with their bitcoin.
Before creating an account, Stephane verifies the casino's licensing status. He cross-references the license number against the issuing authority's public registry, checks the casino's ownership history, and scans public records for any documented player disputes or regulatory sanctions. Only casinos that clear this preliminary check proceed to full review.
Stephane registers using a standard Canadian profile. He documents the registration process, notes what personal information is requested, and evaluates how the casino handles identity verification. Casinos that make KYC unnecessarily intrusive or that mishandle personal data are penalized in the scoring.
Real bitcoin is deposited. Stephane reviews the welcome bonus terms line by line, noting wagering requirements, game contribution rates, maximum bet rules, and expiry windows. He then plays through a portion of the wagering requirement to assess whether the terms are realistic or predatory in practice.
Stephane browses the full game catalogue, filtering by provider, category, and RTP where possible. He launches a selection of slots, table games, and live dealer titles to test load times, fairness certification, and software stability across devices.
A withdrawal request is submitted in bitcoin. Stephane records the time from request to confirmation on-chain, notes any friction in the process, and documents whether the casino applied any unexpected fees or additional verification steps not disclosed at registration.
Stephane contacts support via live chat and email with a mix of routine and complex questions. He records response times, the accuracy of answers, and the professionalism of the interaction. Support teams that deflect, provide incorrect information, or fail to respond within stated timeframes receive lower scores.
The casino is accessed on both a mobile browser and, where available, a dedicated app. Stephane evaluates navigation, game availability, deposit and withdrawal functionality, and overall performance on a standard smartphone.
Each casino receives a final score out of 10, calculated from six weighted categories. The table below shows how each category contributes to the overall score.
| Category | Weighting | What We Evaluate |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & Safety | 25% | Valid license, SSL encryption, provably fair games, responsible gambling tools |
| Bonuses & Promotions | 20% | Wagering requirements, bonus value, fairness of terms, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of titles, software providers, live dealer options, game quality |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Bitcoin support, withdrawal speed, fees, minimum and maximum limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response time, accuracy, communication quality |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Browser and app performance, mobile game availability, ease of use |
All casinos are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is how to interpret those scores:
Casinos that fail the licensing check in Step 1, or that demonstrate dishonest withdrawal practices during testing, are not assigned a rating at all. Instead, they are listed as casinos to avoid, with a full explanation of the issues found.
Independence is the foundation of everything published on felixbnt.com. Here is how we protect that independence:
If you have questions about how a specific casino was evaluated, or if you have had an experience that contradicts our findings, you are encouraged to reach out directly. Stephane Chartrand reviews all feedback personally and updates reviews when credible new information is provided. Transparency with our readers is not optional — it is the entire point.
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