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\n Real Money Poker Canada \u2013 Play Online Poker in Canada with CoinPoker <\/h1>\n \n
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Whether it\u2019s online, in card rooms or casual home games, poker is hugely popular in Canada.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a new place to play online poker in Canada, you\u2019ve got a few options. The tried and tested legacy platforms are all there, but do they really offer anything new?<\/p>\n

Introducing CoinPoker, one of the most exciting sites where you can play online poker for real money<\/a> in Canada right now\u2014but what is it we are offering which makes us one of the best poker sites in the country?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Download CoinPoker Now <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Last Updated: 29 Januar 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Features of CoinPoker: Why Play Poker Online with Us?<\/h2>\n

There are a number of fantastic features that sets CoinPoker apart from the legacy online poker platforms.<\/p>\n

The World\u2019s No. 1 Crypto-Friendly Poker Site<\/h3>\n

Have you been looking for an online poker site where you can play with\u2014and win\u2014cryptocurrency? The search is over.<\/p>\n

CoinPoker is one of the few poker sites in the world where you can deposit using the major cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH and USDT. We were also named\u00a0the number one crypto poker site<\/a>\u00a0in the world in 2024.<\/p>\n

As well as the cryptocurrencies you\u2019ll already be familiar with, CoinPoker also has its own dedicated currency: CHP. Simply deposit into CoinPoker and it\u2019ll be converted into the equivalent CHP for you to play with at the tables, while you can also buy CHP directly from KuCoin, AltCoin, HitBTC, ForkDelta and YObit.<\/p>\n

Decentralized RNG<\/h3>\n

Unlike on the legacy poker platforms where their RNG (random number generator) used for \u2018shuffling\u2019 the deck is kept secret, at CoinPoker we leverage a\u00a0highly advanced and transparent decentralized RNG<\/a>\u2014but what does this mean for our players?<\/p>\n

When you play poker on CoinPoker you can actually contribute to the shuffling of the deck and view your impact on card shuffling at any time. In addition, you can even view undealt community cards and the order of the deck with the Hand Hindsight feature.\u00a0All of these features contribute to a fair play environment within Coin Poker.<\/p>\n

Mobile Poker on the Go<\/h3>\n

So you want to play online poker in Canada for real money, but you don\u2019t want to be tied to your laptop or desktop computer. Fortunately, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0CoinPoker mobile app<\/a>\u00a0is available on both iOS and Android, while the app itself is fast, smooth and easy to install. What\u2019s more, the CoinPoker app also offers the same great variety of cash games and online poker tournaments. All of our online poker games are available on vertical tablets too, so wherever you are in the Canada – be it in the traffic of downtown Toronto or some serene wilderness in Nova Scotia, you can still crush the opposition at the tables and win big.<\/p>\n

Bonuses, Rakeback & Promotions<\/h3>\n

Here at CoinPoker we value our players incredibly highly, which is why we offer an awesome selection of deposit bonuses, rakeback rewards and\u00a0exciting tournament promotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For our new players, we\u2019ve got some of the\u00a0best welcome bonuses<\/a>\u00a0around, where you can earn 150% on your first deposit – upto $2,000!<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not the only way you can earn bonus CHP while playing poker online.<\/p>\n

Every Monday we\u2019re paying our real money cash and tournament players\u00a033% rakeback<\/a>\u00a0for their previous week\u2019s play.<\/p>\n

All in all, it has never been more rewarding to play at CoinPoker.<\/p>\n

Classic Poker Games<\/h3>\n

At CoinPoker you can simply focus on playing your favorite poker games.<\/p>\n

No Limit Texas Hold\u2019em<\/h4>\n

The world\u2019s most popular poker variant, in\u00a0Texas Hold\u2019em<\/a>\u00a0you have to make the best five-card poker hand out of your two \u2018hole\u2019 cards and the five community cards. There are four rounds of betting, and no limit on how much of your chip stack you can bet.<\/p>\n

Pot Limit Omaha (PLO)<\/h4>\n

In\u00a0PLO<\/a>\u00a0you receive four hole cards, and you must make the best five-card hand from two of your hole cards and three of the five community cards. Also note that betting is capped at the current total value of the pot.<\/p>\n

5-card Pot Limit Omaha<\/h4>\n

5-card PLO<\/a>\u00a0is identical to PLO, except that you have a fifth hole card to choose from. However, you can still only use two of these hold cards in your final hand.<\/p>\n

Exciting Online Poker Tournaments<\/h3>\n

At CoinPoker there are dozens of exciting online poker tournaments running every single day, offering a variety of buy-ins, guaranteed cash prizes and blind structures (including Regular, Turbo and Hyper), across our three poker game variants: No Limit Texas Hold\u2019em, Pot Limit Omaha and 5-Card Pot Limit Omaha.<\/p>\n

We also have a great range of freeroll tournaments so, whatever the state of your bankroll, we\u2019ve got a poker tournament to suit you.<\/p>\n

Poker in Canada: Trends & Market Size<\/h2>\n

Every year,\u00a0almost 20 million Canadians<\/a>\u00a0take part in some type of gambling. The Canadian gambling industry hit $12.54 billion in 2021\u2014and online poker and live poker is a big part of that.<\/p>\n

In fact, in 2022,\u00a0over 3 million Canadians\u00a0reported playing poker<\/a> in one form or another\u2014almost 10 percent of the population\u2014and, unlike across the border in the United States, Canadian citizens are free to play poker online.<\/p>\n

As we mentioned above, there were over 3 million poker players in Canada as of 2022, and the popularity of the game has only been growing. There is also a vibrant live poker scene, with the likes of the Casino Regina, Winnipeg\u2019s Club Regent, Casino Niagara and Calgary\u2019s Grey Eagle offering a wide range of cash games and tournaments.<\/p>\n

Canada has also produced some of the world\u2019s best and most famous players in the world, including Daniel Negreanu, Jonathan Duhamel and Sam Greenwood. In fact, Canada boasts the second-highest number of players to win a World Series of Poker bracelet.<\/p>\n

The future for live and online poker in the country is also bright, with more and more live tournaments coming to the country, while an increasing number of poker players relocate from the US to play the world\u2019s favorite card game.<\/p>\n

The Legality of Online Poker in Canada<\/h2>\n

Online poker, much like gambling, in Canada is not regulated on a federal level, instead leaving it up to the individual provinces<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That said,\u00a0online poker on licensed and regulated sites is legal<\/a>\u00a0across the whole country.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, Canada\u2019s reputation as a poker-friendly country has seen many online poker players who were denied access to the game in the United States<\/a> have since relocated north of the border.<\/p>\n

In 2024 Canada updated its poker legislation in response to the growing popularity of the game, specifically to provide clear guidelines for online poker operators, enhancing player protections and improving coordination between the federal and provincial level. Regulations also now more clearly differentiate between online and live poker games.<\/p>\n

The legal age to play online in Canada varies from state-to-state, but it is 19-years old across the majority of the country. The exceptions are Alberta, Manitoba and Q\uebec where the minimum legal age to play poker is 18.<\/p>\n

Taxation of Poker Winnings in Canada<\/h3>\n

Unlike in the US, gambling-related activity, including online poker,\u00a0cannot be taxed<\/a>\u00a0because it\u2019s not a \u2018regular source of income […] derived from employment, property or other viable sources\u2019\u2014and this is the case for every Canadian province.<\/p>\n

This means that for Canadian online poker players, anything you win at the tables on CoinPoker is yours to keep, tax-free.<\/p>\n

There are two exceptions to this. Firstly, if your gambling winnings result in interest or dividends this income would have to be declared on T3, T5 and T5013 forms, and would be taxed between 15% and 33%, depending on how much you earn. Note that this could impact whether or not you need to pay tax on any gains you make from the value of the cryptocurrency you hold increasing.<\/p>\n

Secondly, if you\u2019re a professional poker player where you winnings is your primary source of income, these earnings would have to be declared, although losses can be deducted from the taxable amount. Earnings from playing poker professionally would be subject to both provincial and federal taxes.<\/p>\n

The Legality of Cryptocurrencies in Canada<\/h2>\n

Although crypto has not been given the status of \u2018legal tender\u2019 by the Canadian government, it is still completely legal to buy and sell cryptocurrency in Canada as a commodity, including the major cryptocurrencies we accept on CoinPoker: BTC, ETH and USDT. This means that you can purchase these coins, as well as our platform-specific coin CHP, with Canadian Dollars and convert it back whenever you wish.<\/p>\n

In Canada, cryptocurrencies are regulated under securities legislation.<\/p>\n

How to buy Cryptocurrencies in Canada?<\/h3>\n

Buying cryptocurrencies in Canada is simple, and can be purchased via exchanges just like in other countries.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re buying crypto to use on CoinPoker, you\u2019ll need to find an exchange that offers BTC, ETH or USDT, or buy CHP directly from one of KuCoin, AltCoin, HitBTC, ForkDelta or YObit. Note that different exchanges charge different fees, and some are higher if they offer greater convenience, so do your research first.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve identified the best exchange for you, you\u2019ll need to create an account with them and also have a \u2018wallet\u2019 to store them in. Exchanges often provide their own \u2018hosted hot wallets\u2019, or you can get a personal hot wallet.<\/p>\n

Finally, navigate to the exchange\u2019s trading terminal and select the cryptocurrency you want to buy.<\/p>\n

Best Crypto Exchanges in CA<\/h3>\n

There are a number of exchanges you can access from Canada to purchase your cryptocurrencies, but which have the best reputations?<\/p>\n

Kraken<\/h4>\n

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the oldest exchanges around and offers over 230 tradable coins with competitive trading fees.<\/p>\n

Crypto.com<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Crypto.com stocks over 250 coins, as well as unique perks and rewards for Crypto.com Visa Card users.<\/p>\n

Coinbase<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Coinbase is one of the most recognisable names in crypto, while the platform is easy to use and boasts advanced features like in-depth technical analysis.<\/p>\n

Gemini<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gemini offers a wide range of features, including their unique Gemini Earn program which offers users interest on their crypto holdings, as well as the Gemini Credit Card.<\/p>\n

Note that these exchanges do not offer CHP. The only places you can purchase our platform-specific coins (and qualify for our 33% rakeback offer) are from KuCoin, AltCoin, HitBTC, ForkDelta or YObit.<\/p>\n

Play Online Poker in Canada Today<\/h2>\n

Ready to play online poker in Canada and start winning real money?<\/p>\n

Join CoinPoker today<\/a>\u00a0and make your first deposit to start taking advantage of our fantastic range of rewards and enjoy the great selection of poker games we have to offer.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18851,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Play Real Money Online Poker in Canada | CoinPoker","_seopress_titles_desc":"Play online poker in Canada at CoinPoker. Enjoy cash games, large-prized tournaments and 33% rakeback - all with crypto-payment methods.","_seopress_robots_index":"yes","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_type":"301","_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","editor_notices":[],"_cpsm_do_not_sync":false},"class_list":["post-18695","online-poker","type-online-poker","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"card_image":"","menu_icon":"","add_section":[{"acf_fc_layout":"banner_style_1","heading_type":"h1","heading_tag":"h1","title":"Real Money Poker Canada \u2013 Play Online Poker in Canada with CoinPoker","description":"Whether it\u2019s online, in card rooms or casual home games, poker is hugely popular in Canada.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for a new place to play online poker in Canada, you\u2019ve got a few options. The tried and tested legacy platforms are all there, but do they really offer anything new?\r\n\r\nIntroducing CoinPoker, one of the most exciting sites where you can play online poker for real money<\/a> in Canada right now\u2014but what is it we are offering which makes us one of the best poker sites in the country?","button":{"title":"Download CoinPoker Now","url":"\/download\/","target":""},"image":18851,"time":"","happening_now":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"seo_section","title":"","content":"

Features of CoinPoker: Why Play Poker Online with Us?<\/h2>\r\nThere are a number of fantastic features that sets CoinPoker apart from the legacy online poker platforms.\r\n

The World\u2019s No. 1 Crypto-Friendly Poker Site<\/h3>\r\nHave you been looking for an online poker site where you can play with\u2014and win\u2014cryptocurrency? The search is over.\r\n\r\nCoinPoker is one of the few poker sites in the world where you can deposit using the major cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH and USDT. We were also named\u00a0the number one crypto poker site<\/a>\u00a0in the world in 2024.\r\n\r\nAs well as the cryptocurrencies you\u2019ll already be familiar with, CoinPoker also has its own dedicated currency: CHP. Simply deposit into CoinPoker and it\u2019ll be converted into the equivalent CHP for you to play with at the tables, while you can also buy CHP directly from KuCoin, AltCoin, HitBTC, ForkDelta and YObit.\r\n

Decentralized RNG<\/h3>\r\nUnlike on the legacy poker platforms where their RNG (random number generator) used for \u2018shuffling\u2019 the deck is kept secret, at CoinPoker we leverage a\u00a0highly advanced and transparent decentralized RNG<\/a>\u2014but what does this mean for our players?\r\n\r\nWhen you play poker on CoinPoker you can actually contribute to the shuffling of the deck and view your impact on card shuffling at any time. In addition, you can even view undealt community cards and the order of the deck with the Hand Hindsight feature.\u00a0All of these features contribute to a fair play environment within Coin Poker.\r\n

Mobile Poker on the Go<\/h3>\r\nSo you want to play online poker in Canada for real money, but you don\u2019t want to be tied to your laptop or desktop computer. Fortunately, we\u2019ve got you covered.\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0CoinPoker mobile app<\/a>\u00a0is available on both iOS and Android, while the app itself is fast, smooth and easy to install. What\u2019s more, the CoinPoker app also offers the same great variety of cash games and online poker tournaments. All of our online poker games are available on vertical tablets too, so wherever you are in the Canada - be it in the traffic of downtown Toronto or some serene wilderness in Nova Scotia, you can still crush the opposition at the tables and win big.\r\n

Bonuses, Rakeback & Promotions<\/h3>\r\nHere at CoinPoker we value our players incredibly highly, which is why we offer an awesome selection of deposit bonuses, rakeback rewards and\u00a0exciting tournament promotions<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor our new players, we\u2019ve got some of the\u00a0best welcome bonuses<\/a>\u00a0around, where you can earn 150% on your first deposit - upto $2,000!\r\n\r\nBut that\u2019s not the only way you can earn bonus CHP while playing poker online.\r\n\r\nEvery Monday we\u2019re paying our real money cash and tournament players\u00a033% rakeback<\/a>\u00a0for their previous week\u2019s play.\r\n\r\nAll in all, it has never been more rewarding to play at CoinPoker.\r\n

Classic Poker Games<\/h3>\r\nAt CoinPoker you can simply focus on playing your favorite poker games.\r\n

No Limit Texas Hold\u2019em<\/h4>\r\nThe world\u2019s most popular poker variant, in\u00a0Texas Hold\u2019em<\/a>\u00a0you have to make the best five-card poker hand out of your two \u2018hole\u2019 cards and the five community cards. There are four rounds of betting, and no limit on how much of your chip stack you can bet.\r\n

Pot Limit Omaha (PLO)<\/h4>\r\nIn\u00a0PLO\u00a0you receive four hole cards, and you must make the best five-card hand from two of your hole cards and three of the five community cards. Also note that betting is capped at the current total value of the pot.\r\n

5-card Pot Limit Omaha<\/h4>\r\n5-card PLO<\/a>\u00a0is identical to PLO, except that you have a fifth hole card to choose from. However, you can still only use two of these hold cards in your final hand.\r\n

Exciting Online Poker Tournaments<\/h3>\r\nAt CoinPoker there are dozens of exciting online poker tournaments running every single day, offering a variety of buy-ins, guaranteed cash prizes and blind structures (including Regular, Turbo and Hyper), across our three poker game variants: No Limit Texas Hold\u2019em, Pot Limit Omaha and 5-Card Pot Limit Omaha.\r\n\r\nWe also have a great range of freeroll tournaments so, whatever the state of your bankroll, we\u2019ve got a poker tournament to suit you.\r\n

Poker in Canada: Trends & Market Size<\/h2>\r\nEvery year,\u00a0almost 20 million Canadians<\/a>\u00a0take part in some type of gambling. The Canadian gambling industry hit $12.54 billion in 2021\u2014and online poker and live poker is a big part of that.\r\n\r\nIn fact, in 2022,\u00a0over 3 million Canadians\u00a0reported playing poker<\/a> in one form or another\u2014almost 10 percent of the population\u2014and, unlike across the border in the United States, Canadian citizens are free to play poker online.\r\n\r\nAs we mentioned above, there were over 3 million poker players in Canada as of 2022, and the popularity of the game has only been growing. There is also a vibrant live poker scene, with the likes of the Casino Regina, Winnipeg\u2019s Club Regent, Casino Niagara and Calgary\u2019s Grey Eagle offering a wide range of cash games and tournaments.\r\n\r\nCanada has also produced some of the world\u2019s best and most famous players in the world, including Daniel Negreanu, Jonathan Duhamel and Sam Greenwood. In fact, Canada boasts the second-highest number of players to win a World Series of Poker bracelet.\r\n\r\nThe future for live and online poker in the country is also bright, with more and more live tournaments coming to the country, while an increasing number of poker players relocate from the US to play the world\u2019s favorite card game.\r\n

The Legality of Online Poker in Canada<\/h2>\r\nOnline poker, much like gambling, in Canada is not regulated on a federal level, instead leaving it up to the individual provinces<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThat said,\u00a0online poker on licensed and regulated sites is legal<\/a>\u00a0across the whole country.\r\n\r\nWhat\u2019s more, Canada\u2019s reputation as a poker-friendly country has seen many online poker players who were denied access to the game in the United States<\/a> have since relocated north of the border.\r\n\r\nIn 2024 Canada updated its poker legislation in response to the growing popularity of the game, specifically to provide clear guidelines for online poker operators, enhancing player protections and improving coordination between the federal and provincial level. Regulations also now more clearly differentiate between online and live poker games.\r\n\r\nThe legal age to play online in Canada varies from state-to-state, but it is 19-years old across the majority of the country. The exceptions are Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec where the minimum legal age to play poker is 18.\r\n

Taxation of Poker Winnings in Canada<\/h3>\r\nUnlike in the US, gambling-related activity, including online poker,\u00a0cannot be taxed<\/a>\u00a0because it\u2019s not a \u2018regular source of income [...] derived from employment, property or other viable sources\u2019\u2014and this is the case for every Canadian province.\r\n\r\nThis means that for Canadian online poker players, anything you win at the tables on CoinPoker is yours to keep, tax-free.\r\n\r\nThere are two exceptions to this. Firstly, if your gambling winnings result in interest or dividends this income would have to be declared on T3, T5 and T5013 forms, and would be taxed between 15% and 33%, depending on how much you earn. Note that this could impact whether or not you need to pay tax on any gains you make from the value of the cryptocurrency you hold increasing.\r\n\r\nSecondly, if you\u2019re a professional poker player where you winnings is your primary source of income, these earnings would have to be declared, although losses can be deducted from the taxable amount. Earnings from playing poker professionally would be subject to both provincial and federal taxes.\r\n

The Legality of Cryptocurrencies in Canada<\/h2>\r\nAlthough crypto has not been given the status of \u2018legal tender\u2019 by the Canadian government, it is still completely legal to buy and sell cryptocurrency in Canada as a commodity, including the major cryptocurrencies we accept on CoinPoker: BTC, ETH and USDT. This means that you can purchase these coins, as well as our platform-specific coin CHP, with Canadian Dollars and convert it back whenever you wish.\r\n\r\nIn Canada, cryptocurrencies are regulated under securities legislation.\r\n

How to buy Cryptocurrencies in Canada?<\/h3>\r\nBuying cryptocurrencies in Canada is simple, and can be purchased via exchanges just like in other countries.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re buying crypto to use on CoinPoker, you\u2019ll need to find an exchange that offers BTC, ETH or USDT, or buy CHP directly from one of KuCoin, AltCoin, HitBTC, ForkDelta or YObit. Note that different exchanges charge different fees, and some are higher if they offer greater convenience, so do your research first.\r\n\r\nOnce you\u2019ve identified the best exchange for you, you\u2019ll need to create an account with them and also have a \u2018wallet\u2019 to store them in. Exchanges often provide their own \u2018hosted hot wallets\u2019, or you can get a personal hot wallet.\r\n\r\nFinally, navigate to the exchange\u2019s trading terminal and select the cryptocurrency you want to buy.\r\n

Best Crypto Exchanges in CA<\/h3>\r\nThere are a number of exchanges you can access from Canada to purchase your cryptocurrencies, but which have the best reputations?\r\n

Kraken<\/h4>\r\nFounded in 2011, Kraken is one of the oldest exchanges around and offers over 230 tradable coins with competitive trading fees.\r\n

Crypto.com<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nCrypto.com stocks over 250 coins, as well as unique perks and rewards for Crypto.com Visa Card users.\r\n

Coinbase<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nCoinbase is one of the most recognisable names in crypto, while the platform is easy to use and boasts advanced features like in-depth technical analysis.\r\n

Gemini<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGemini offers a wide range of features, including their unique Gemini Earn program which offers users interest on their crypto holdings, as well as the Gemini Credit Card.\r\n\r\nNote that these exchanges do not offer CHP. The only places you can purchase our platform-specific coins (and qualify for our 33% rakeback offer) are from KuCoin, AltCoin, HitBTC, ForkDelta or YObit.\r\n

Play Online Poker in Canada Today<\/h2>\r\nReady to play online poker in Canada and start winning real money?\r\n\r\nJoin CoinPoker today<\/a>\u00a0and make your first deposit to start taking advantage of our fantastic range of rewards and enjoy the great selection of poker games we have to offer."}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinpoker.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/online-poker\/18695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinpoker.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/online-poker"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinpoker.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/online-poker"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinpoker.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinpoker.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}