Social casinos are online platforms that offer casino-style games such as slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, and bingo, but without real money wagering. Instead, Sports Betting players use virtual currency or credits that can be purchased or earned through gameplay, social interactions, or watching ads. Social casinos are popular among people who enjoy the thrill and excitement of gambling, but do not want to risk losing money or Sports Betting face legal issues. Social casinos are not regulated by the same laws and authorities as real-money online casinos in Canada.

This means that they do not require a license from the provincial governments or the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), and they do not have to follow the same standards of fairness, security, and responsible gambling.