About Liam Tremblay - Canadian Online Casino Licensing & Payments Analyst

Yup, I finally gave it a proper home.

Happy Friday, everyone! As I promised in my notes on offshore licensing, I pulled together my credentials, workflows, and a clear remit so you can see exactly who's behind the reviews and how I evaluate brands like king-maker for Canadian readers.

Before I get into the nuts and bolts of my process, I'll give you a quick roadmap of what you'll find on this page and where to get in touch if you have questions or spot something that needs an update.

1) Professional Identification

Name: Liam Tremblay

Title: Online Casino Licensing & Payments Analyst (Blogger)

Role at king-maker-ca.com: Site author for CA-facing content, with a focus on offshore licensing verification and CAD-friendly banking guidance.

Experience: 4 years analyzing offshore licensing and payments for the Canadian online gambling market.

Observe: I'm based in British Columbia, write in plain English, and specialize in translating regulatory fine print into player-ready advice. I'm affiliated with the Canadian Gaming Association, and my ongoing focus is the non-Ontario Canadian market.

2) Expertise and Credentials

Expand: I review casino claims the way a cautious player would-only with more structure. I cross-check "About/Legal" pages against public registries, read bonus T&Cs end-to-end, and test CAD payment flows when possible to confirm deposit/withdrawal policies. My core beats include:

Offshore licensing verification (Anjouan and Curaçao claims), including the paper trail for license numbers and operator entities.
Payment method analysis for Canadians: Interac e-Transfer, bank cards, e-wallets, and CAD-friendly alternatives.
Bonus mechanics: wagering, contribution rules, restricted games, and how these interact with withdrawal terms.
Game catalog context: slots, table games, live dealer (especially baccarat trends in Canada), and progressive jackpots.

Professional background: I started as an industry blogger focused on how offshore licenses intersect with Canadian player protections. Over four years, that narrowed into due diligence-piecing together operator structures, banking rails, and terms that impact real players' money and time.

Education and training: I operate as a research-focused blogger. My ongoing professional development involves monitoring regulator notices, license registries, and KYC/AML frameworks, plus reviewing industry resources through my Canadian Gaming Association affiliation. I do not claim formal certifications in responsible gambling or game theory-my approach is evidence-based research and transparent sourcing.

Echo: My credibility comes from repeatable checks, documented sources, and clear caveats-especially where a brand's licensing status needs clarification.

3) Specialization Areas

Observe: The patterns in my work point to a few specific strengths that help Canadian readers make safer choices:

USE: I use public license registries, operator T&Cs, KYC/AML policies, banking disclosures, and site change-logs to verify claims.
Licensing due diligence: Anjouan (e.g., ALSI-152406028-F12 claims) and Curaçao license checks, including when a site's "licensed by" line is incomplete and needs follow-up.
Payments for Canadians: Interac e-Transfer nuances, CAD settlement, potential FX fees, and practical payout expectations in a Canadian context.
Bonus analysis: Non-sticky vs. sticky bonuses, effective wagering math, and the fine print that changes a "good deal" into a time sink.
Game coverage: Live dealer baccarat in Canada, table game RTP considerations, and progressive jackpot slots (what to verify before you chase one).
Ontario vs. Rest of Canada: Ontario iGaming rules (AGCO/iGO) vs. the broader Canadian market where offshore brands target players, and what that means for legal risk and recourse.

Echo: This specialization exists to turn complex, sometimes murky operator statements into clear, CA-relevant guidance-especially for brands like king-maker that claim offshore licenses and target Canadians outside Ontario.

4) Achievements and Publications

Expand: I maintain several cornerstone guides on king-maker-ca.com and keep them updated as policies shift:

Payments in Canada - A practical breakdown of Interac e-Transfer and CAD-friendly banking options, with what to check before you deposit.
Bonuses & Wagering - Plain-language explanations of wagering requirements, contribution rates, and how to spot restrictive terms early.
Responsible Gaming Hub - A resource page I maintain with tools, limits, and steps to set a personal risk framework before you play.
Casino Apps - What "mobile-first" really means for Canadian players, including KYC and payment considerations on iOS/Android.
FAQ - The short answers to the long questions, distilled from my inbox and live-chat transcripts.

I also contribute to the rolling brand snapshots on the main page, where we track licensing claims and practical notes for players. For king-maker, I flag the current status as "claimed licensed" in Anjouan (ALSI-152406028-F12) and Curaçao, with both needing clarification-and I note the absence of AGCO registration and an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario (not authorized to offer gaming in Ontario, as stated in our regulatory notes).

Professional memberships: Canadian Gaming Association (affiliation).

Echo: The benefit for readers: you can see not only our conclusions, but the criteria and sources behind them-so you can make your own judgment call with full context.

5) Mission and Values

Observe: Gambling content is YMYL-your money, your life. Accuracy and transparency aren't optional here.

Unbiased reviews: I separate affiliate relationships from ratings. If a relationship exists, I label it and explain how it does or doesn't impact coverage.
Responsible gambling first: Entertainment over outcomes. I consistently direct readers to tools and limits and advise against chasing losses.
Transparency in affiliate links: Any commercial arrangement is disclosed on-page or in our site-wide terms (/terms.html).
Fact-checking cadence: I review pages on a scheduled cycle and whenever a regulator notice, license registry change, or operator policy update appears.
CA legal compliance focus: I clearly note Ontario's different rules and advise Ontario residents to use regulated options only (AGCO/iGO).

Echo: My north star is player protection-clear warnings where policy is ambiguous, and no shortcuts in verification.

6) Regional Expertise (Canada)

Expand: Canada's regulatory landscape is a patchwork. Ontario has a fully regulated framework via AGCO/iGO; the rest of Canada sees offshore brands courting players with varying levels of oversight. That division changes payment friction, dispute options, and even bonus enforcement.

Regulatory understanding: Ontario's regulated market versus non-Ontario jurisdictions, and why license type matters for complaint escalation.
Banking realities: Interac e-Transfer is popular, but I flag potential FX fees, intermediary processors, and KYC triggers that affect payouts.
Cultural preferences: Live dealer tables (notably baccarat) and progressive slots are consistently in demand-my reviews treat these areas with extra scrutiny.
Local network: I stay current through Canadian Gaming Association resources and operator communications that affect Canadian players (e.g., changes in withdrawal policies or new processor partners).

Observe: For king-maker, I highlight that it is not registered with AGCO and has no operating agreement with iGaming Ontario, an ADR isn't specified, and both Anjouan and Curaçao license claims are marked "needs clarification" in our data. That context appears wherever it's relevant to a risk assessment.

7) Personal Touch (brief)

I'm a live dealer baccarat fan-but I play it like a spreadsheet: short, budgeted sessions, fixed limits, and no exceptions. It keeps me grounded when I review "high-roller" marketing language with a critical eye.

8) Work Examples (with links)

Here are pages I maintain or co-author for king-maker-ca.com. They're designed to be practical, scannable, and updated as policies change:

Payments - Interac e-Transfer, CAD settlement, and what to verify before sending a dollar.
Bonuses - Wagering logic you can actually apply, plus red flags to spot early.
Responsible Gaming - Tools for limits, cooling-off, and self-checks before you play.
Apps - Mobile KYC, app permissions, and how "mobile-first" changes the player journey.
FAQ - Straight answers to the most common Canadian questions I receive.

On the main page, I maintain a rolling audit of brand claims. For king-maker, you'll see the current licensing notes, jurisdictional cautions (no AGCO registration or iGaming Ontario operating agreement for Ontario), and next verification steps if license details require confirmation. These examples save readers time and help you spot gaps-before they become problems with deposits or withdrawals.

If you want to see how I apply the same approach to betting, skim Betting for the editorial boundaries I use when odds and promotions intersect with responsible play.

9) Contact Information

Author / editorial enquiries: Please use our contact form (select "Attn: Liam Tremblay" in the message so it reaches me).

Complaints channel: Use the contact form and choose "Complaints" so we can log and track trends for updates.

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Echo: Accessibility and transparency underpin trust. If you spot an error, send it along-I publish corrections and date-stamp changes.

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Editorial note on king-maker licensing (as of last verification)

Claimed licensed by the Gaming Board of Anjouan (ALSI-152406028-F12) and by Curaçao; both require clarification/confirmation. Not registered with the AGCO and no operating agreement with iGaming Ontario-therefore not authorized to operate in Ontario, as stated in our regulatory notes. ADR provider not specified; disputes currently handled via internal support. I re-check these items on a schedule and whenever new documentation is provided.

Responsible gaming and how I frame it

Gambling content affects your money and wellbeing. Casino games are entertainment, not a way to earn money. They carry financial risk and should be treated as an expense for fun-never an investment or income stream.

Our Responsible Gaming Hub lists signs of problematic play and practical steps you can take: limits, cooling-off, self-exclusion, and when to seek professional help. I always link readers to those tools and urge anyone concerned about their gambling to use them.

Last updated: October 2025

Independent review: This material is an independent review by king-maker-ca.com and is not an official casino page for any operator.