History and progression of Royal Vegas Casino Canada after two glorious decades.
As we enter 2025, Royal Vegas Casino Canada stands as a shining example of resilience and success in the online gaming industry. Celebrating 25 years since its inception in October 2000, the casino has become a cornerstone of the iGaming world, thriving in an ever-changing and competitive landscape.
That’s quite an accomplishment. Since its inception in the late 1990s, the iGaming industry has been a volatile one. Operators come and go like hot dog vendors on a busy street corner. There are only a handful of names around today that existed at the turn of the millennium, and Royal Vegas is one of them.
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Royal Vegas Casino Canada – The Early Years
This operation first opened its virtual doors in October of 2000. The exact date is not known. I don’t think anyone tracked these things back then, perhaps because they didn’t realize just how incredible the industry would become in the years ahead.
Back in those days, there was no regulation of internet gambling. You either operated a safe online casino, or you didn’t. As we know now, Royal Vegas turned out to be one of the good guys. Its initial ownership was under the company, Digimedia Ltd. Digimedia actually celebrated its 17th anniversary this year, having incorporated in 2008. They are now part of SGHC Ltd, which is the Super Group.
The first half of RV’s existence was a bit rocky. Again, regulations barely existed in those days. Royal Vegas Casino was accepting players from everywhere in the world, just like all the other operators. But when the US stood up and said, ‘No more!‘, this casino was among the first to heed the warning. That alone exhibited the owner’s integrity and desire to do right by the growing community, and it’s something the brand has been known for ever since.
Treading Its Own Path with Microgaming
With the first decade behind them, the market was getting heavily saturated. Every company was looking for a niche to promote their services – something that made them sound better than everyone else. That lead to a developing trend in which operators began signing as many software companies as they could to their label. Instead of hundreds of games, casinos were offering thousands! But not Royal Vegas.
This casino initially maintained loyalty to one digital casino software company – Microgaming. Just as Royal Vegas is one of the oldest iGaming operators in existence, Microgaming is the oldest supplier of online casino games.
Microgaming had spent years building an unrivaled reputation for security and fairness. To veer in any other direction would would be to throw question marks at their own integrity. So no – Royal Vegas would not compromise its reputation to promote a larger game variety. And why should they?
Microgaming has developed over 800 games, including more than 600 slot titles, and continues to release new games regularly through partnerships with independent studios (for example Triple Edge Studios and All41 Studios). While its historical output averages less than two games per month, Microgaming focuses on quality over quantity, ensuring its catalog remains innovative and engaging. This commitment to excellence has solidified Microgaming as one of the most trusted and respected names in the online gaming industry.
The first time RV employed a software outside of Microgaming, they did so to provide their members with a Live Dealer Casino experience. After trying out the Microgaming Live tables, they opted for a different provider in Evolution Gaming. That was yet another wise decision, as Evolution is the industry’s number one live studio operator in the world, hands down, no contest, proof is in the pudding. In this case, that’s 10 back-to-back years worth of “EGR Live Casino Supplier of the Year Award” pudding.
The partnership between Microgaming and Evolution Gaming, announced in 2015, allowed Royal Vegas to deliver an unparalleled live gaming experience
In recent years, Royal Vegas has expanded its offerings by working with other leading software providers such as NetEnt and Pragmatic Play.
Affiliate Program Transition: A New Chapter for Royal Vegas
In 2017, the Fortune Lounge Group, Digimedia’s affiliate wing, dissolved. Royal Vegas and all of its sister-sites were passed into the capable affiliate-geared arms of Buffalo Partners. Now, I’ve seen a lot of bad press about this group. I’ve seen websites attempting to blacklist Royal Vegas due to its association with them. Even I, a 15-year member of Royal Vegas Casino questioned the stability of their long-standing reputation.
What I soon discovered was that some former Fortune Lounge affiliates didn’t like the new Buffalo Partners group, so they bad-mouthed them. They were upset about changes to the affiliate program’s terms and conditions, particularly those applied retroactively, which primarily concerned the high-roller policy. As a result, they blacklisted the casinos for players, even though their grievances were mostly related to the affiliate program. Digimedia’s switch was actually a way of further increasing their responsibility to players, taking on a new affiliate program that wouldn’t let lax affiliates get away with immoral promotional tactics. The message was – Do it right, or don’t do it at all.
That’s exactly Royal Vegas has been doing all these years. Even when they didn’t have to, they were doing things right. It’s what I’ve come to respect most about this online casino brand, and just one of the qualities I’ll be toasting when their 25th anniversary celebration comes along next year.
Recent Developments in Ontario
Royal Vegas’s entry into Ontario’s regulated market marks a significant milestone in their evolution. The transition required extensive preparations to meet iGaming Ontario’s strict requirements:
- Obtaining proper licensing from iGaming Ontario (achieved on August 22, 2022)
- Implementing Ontario-specific responsible gaming measures
- Adapting payment systems such as instant eCheck for Ontario players
- Ensuring compliance with provincial data protection standards
- Keeping transparent RTPs and maintaing excellent cashouts for players
The casino’s experience with various regulatory frameworks worldwide has proven invaluable in successfully navigating Ontario’s regulatory requirements. As of January 2025, Royal Vegas continues to thrive in Ontario as one of the top online casinos in the province, offering over 400 games tailored for the Ontario market, and over 700+ worlwide.
Looking Forward: Commitment to Canadian Players
Royal Vegas Casino holds licenses from reputable authorities such as the Malta Gaming Authority and iGaming Ontario. It caters specifically to Canadian players by offering bilingual support (English and French), secure payment methods like Visa and iDebit, and a loyalty program that rewards players with points redeemable for exclusive perks.
Looking Ahead: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
As Royal Vegas celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, it continues to lead the way in online gaming by embracing technological advancements and maintaining its focus on player satisfaction. With a robust game selection, strong security measures, and a dedication to fair play, Royal Vegas Casino is well-positioned for continued success in Canada and beyond.
