Naturally, many Canadian players play online casino games in order to make money. If you have the skill and luck, it can be a highly profitable investment. Yet some Canadians are finding that withdrawing money from their online poker accounts to be a lengthy and tedious process. A little research can go a long way in order to find online casinos that offer fast and effective online payouts, and can save you hours of headaches in the future.

Part of the problem is the sheer volume of users. Canadian online casino sites must process hundreds of thousands of online transactions every week from their users. Whereas deposits can be credited almost instantly, the stages involved in withdrawal are more complex. The quickest online poker payouts in Canada can take around 48 hours, but for bank transfers this can be as long as 15 working days. This is down mainly to verification, firstly that the payer has available funds, and second that the owner of the online poker account and owner of the bank-account where the funds are to be deposited are the same person. This step is essential in order for the poker site to keep operating legally, and protects your bank roll against hacking or financial theft. It may be a bore, but stands as proof that most poker and online gambling networks do have their clients best interests at heart.