Last updated: June 2026 — Alyssa Burkholder, Blackoutday
Blackoutday was founded in 2026 by Alyssa Burkholder with a simple but powerful mission: to provide Canadian players with honest, thorough, and independent reviews of new online casinos. After years of navigating the confusing landscape of online gambling options, Alyssa realized that most review sites were either outdated, biased, or simply didn't understand the unique needs of Canadian players. She decided to build something better.
Today, Blackoutday stands as Canada's most trusted source for new online casino reviews. We've grown from a one-person passion project into a dedicated team of reviewers, all united by a commitment to helping players make informed decisions.
We're a team of experienced casino reviewers and gambling industry experts based across Canada. Every member of our team has spent thousands of hours testing and evaluating online casinos firsthand. We don't rely on secondhand information or affiliate marketing materials—we log in, play, deposit, and experience each casino exactly as our readers would.
Alyssa leads our editorial direction, ensuring that every review meets our rigorous standards for accuracy and fairness. Our team works collaboratively to test payment methods, customer support, game libraries, user interfaces, and overall player experience.
We exist to empower Canadian players with the information they need to gamble safely and enjoyably. Our mission is straightforward: publish comprehensive, unbiased reviews of new online casinos so that players can choose platforms that genuinely match their preferences and priorities.
Independence: We maintain complete editorial freedom. No casino can influence our reviews through advertising, partnerships, or payments.
Transparency: We explain our testing methodology, disclose our affiliate relationships clearly, and encourage readers to contact us with questions or concerns.
Player Safety: We prioritize responsible gambling resources, player protection measures, and license verification in every review. Your safety isn't negotiable.
Honesty: We won't pretend a casino is perfect if it isn't. Our reviews include both strengths and weaknesses, helping you understand exactly what to expect.
Blackoutday is deeply committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. We review each casino's responsible gambling tools, provide information about gambling addiction resources, and encourage players to gamble within their means. If you're struggling with gambling, please reach out to Gamblers Anonymous Canada or a local support service.
Thank you for choosing Blackoutday as your trusted casino review partner.