Crypto poker in Canada: which rooms take crypto, and on what terms
Crypto poker means cash games and tournaments funded with coins instead of a card. This page covers poker rooms that take crypto from Canadians. For each one: the licence it prints, what its terms say about Canada, its coins and its rake. One Canadian detail stands out: Stake pays out CAD by Interac e-Transfer in up to 3 business days. The rooms table comes first.
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Crypto poker rooms that take Canadians
We read each room’s terms, crypto cashier page and rake page on September 26, 2026. Licences are quoted as each room prints them. None of these rooms holds a Canadian licence.
| Room | Licence, as printed | Canada / Ontario in its terms | Coins | Rake published | Button |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake Poker | Curaçao, OGL/2024/1451/0918[10] | Canada not listed; Ontario prohibited (14.3) | 20 coins; USDT on 5 networks[12] | Not in the pages we read | Yes |
| CoinPoker | Anjouan, ALSI-202412004-FI1[1] | Neither named[2] | USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, POL, TRX[3] | 5% on cash games, capped[4] | Not yet |
| ACR Poker | Curaçao sublicence, per its EULA[5] | Neither named (clause 1.4) | BTC, ETH, USDT[6] | No rake page found | Not yet |
| SwC Poker | None stated on its site[8] | No country list found | BTC only[7] | No figures published | Not yet |
| GGPoker | Not read yet | Crypto “varies by region”[9] | BTC, ETH, USDT (ERC-20), USDC | Not read yet | Not yet |
| BC Poker | Not read yet[15] | Not read yet | Not read yet | Not read yet | Not yet |
Stake is the one room with a button on this site. We don’t link to the others yet: we’re still checking their payout records, and for GGPoker and BC Poker, their terms. The table updates as each check is done.
Stake — Poker, casino and sportsbook on one crypto account; not open to Ontario
Not open to Ontario · casino fee on each crypto withdrawal (1 USDT on USDT) · rakeback with a partner code · 19+ (18+ in AB, MB, QC) · Advertising · Play responsibly
Stake Poker: the room we link to
| Licence (per its terms) | Curaçao Gaming Authority, OGL/2024/1451/0918 [10] |
|---|---|
| Canada / Ontario | Canada not listed; Ontario prohibited (clause 14.3) [10] |
| USDT networks | ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana [12] |
| USDT withdrawal | Min. 2.5 USDT, casino fee 1 USDT [11] |
| BTC withdrawal fee | 0.00001571 BTC [11] |
| Max. withdrawal | No limit, per its help centre [11] |
| CAD cash-out | Interac e-Transfer, up to 3 business days [13] |
Stake runs its poker card room inside stake.com, with its own Poker Card Room Rules in its policies[10]. Poker, casino and sportsbook share one account and one crypto wallet. Stake holds no Canadian licence; according to its own terms, it holds a Curaçao licence (OGL/2024/1451/0918)[10].
Stake’s terms name Ontario among prohibited jurisdictions (clause 14.3); the rest of Canada isn’t listed[10]. The terms we read came from an archive snapshot, because stake.com blocks automated readers.
The main objection to an offshore room is getting money back out. Stake’s help centre lists a minimum and a fee per coin and no maximum withdrawal[11]. It pays CAD out by Interac e-Transfer[13]. Your first CAD withdrawal needs a passport, ID card or driver’s licence, both sides.
CoinPoker: Anjouan licence, eight coins, published rake
CoinPoker’s footer states an Anjouan licence, No. ALSI-202412004-FI1[1]. Its restricted list names India, the United Kingdom, the United States and a long list of other countries; Canada and Ontario aren’t on it[2]. Clause 1.1 of its terms, as published, leaves the operating company’s name blank.
The cashier takes USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, POL and TRX[3]. Deposits in other coins are sometimes converted into USDT automatically. CoinPoker charges no fee on crypto deposits and sets no minimum or maximum.
Its rake page is the most complete we found. Cash games pay 5% of the pot, capped per hand[4]:
| Stakes | Cap, 2 players | Cap, 3–4 players | Cap, 5+ players |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01/$0.02 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.20 |
| $0.10/$0.25 | $0.50 | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| $2/$5 | $2.00 | $5.00 | $8.00 |
Amounts are in US dollars, as printed. Tournaments carry fees of 2% to 8%, and All-In or Fold tables charge a flat fee instead of a percentage. We don’t link to CoinPoker yet: we’re still checking its payout record.
ACR Poker, SwC Poker, GGPoker and BC Poker
ACR Poker. Its EULA says the licence is governed by Curaçao law, with a sublicence to International Processing Services S.A.[5] Clause 1.4 excludes citizens of eight countries and residents of nine US states; Canada isn’t among them.
ACR’s home page lists Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, and states that 90% of crypto withdrawals finish in under 15 minutes[6]. We haven’t found a rake page with figures.
SwC Poker. The old swcpoker.eu address now redirects to swcpoker.club. Everything runs in Bitcoin, and 1 BTC equals 1,000,000 chips[7]. Its home page and FAQ state no licence, and its terms page returned an error when we read it[8].
GGPoker. Its crypto guide lists Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and USDT, with USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) only[9]. Bitcoin deposits typically need 3 confirmations, and Bitcoin withdrawals start at $50, as printed. If Coinpayments isn’t in your cashier, crypto isn’t supported in your region, per the same guide.
BC Poker. A separate site with its own licence and terms pages in the menu[15]. Those pages load by script, and we haven’t read them yet.
We don’t link to these four rooms yet. The payout-record checks come first.
What rake is, and how to compare it
Rake is the room’s cut of each pot. Most rooms take a percentage and stop at a cap per hand. That cap matters more than the headline percentage.
Here’s the arithmetic at CoinPoker’s $0.10/$0.25 tables with five or more players. On a $30 pot, 5% is $1.50, under the $2.00 cap. On a $60 pot, 5% would be $3.00, so the cap holds it at $2.00[4]. Bigger pots pay a smaller share.
Compare three things before you sit down: the cap at your stakes, how it changes with table size, and the tournament fee. A room that publishes none of them leaves you to find out at the table.
Cashing out crypto from a poker room: two fees
Two fees, not one: the room’s and the network’s. Here are both for Stake.
| Coin | Stake minimum | Stake fee | About, in CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT | 2.5 USDT | 1 USDT | C$1.41 fee[16] |
| BTC | 0.00002504 BTC | 0.00001571 BTC | C$1.87 fee |
Stake’s figures come from its help centre[11]. CAD values use CoinGecko rates of September 26, 2026: C$119,056 per BTC and C$1.41 per USDT. They’re not current prices.
The network fee is separate. A Bitcoin fee depends on the transaction’s size in bytes, not the amount you send[17]. For USDT, the network you pick changes the cost; our guide to USDT networks at crypto casinos compares TRON and Ethereum.
Plan the last step too. USDT isn’t sold on Canada’s CSA-registered platforms[20]. Shakepay’s wallet receives BTC, ETH and USDC[18], so cashing out poker winnings in one of those coins keeps the exit to CAD simple. Our Bitcoin guide for casino withdrawals covers the confirmations.
Stake — Poker, casino and sportsbook on one crypto account; not open to Ontario
Not open to Ontario · casino fee on each crypto withdrawal (1 USDT on USDT) · rakeback with a partner code · 19+ (18+ in AB, MB, QC) · Advertising · Play responsibly
“Poker token”: CoinPoker’s CHP
Some searches for crypto poker mean a token rather than a room. The known example is CHP, CoinPoker’s own coin. This section covers what CoinPoker said about it; the rest of the page covers rooms that take coins you already hold.
CoinPoker’s help page, archived on January 26, 2025, described CHP as an ERC-20 token sold on exchanges[14]. It was used for promotions, bets and payments, while USDT served as the main in-game currency. Players who paid community contributions in CHP received 33% rakeback. The page also said: “You do not need CHP to play on CoinPoker.”
On September 26, 2026, that help page redirected to CoinPoker’s home page, and CHP wasn’t in the crypto cashier[3]. Its current role is something we haven’t confirmed. We don’t assess tokens as investments.
My verdict
If I were playing crypto poker from outside Ontario today, I’d start at Stake. It publishes a fee per coin, lists no withdrawal maximum and pays CAD by Interac.
The missing piece is a rake table, which we’ll add once we’ve read one. The other rooms stay in the table until our payout-record checks are done. The wider list of crypto casinos ranked for Canadians uses the same method.
Questions Canadians ask
Which crypto poker sites accept Canadian players?
On September 26, 2026, none of the rooms whose terms we read names Canada as a whole in its restricted list. Stake’s terms prohibit Ontario (clause 14.3) but not the rest of Canada. CoinPoker’s and ACR Poker’s lists name neither Canada nor Ontario. SwC Poker publishes no country list, and GGPoker says crypto availability varies by region.
Which coins can I use for crypto poker?
It depends on the room. CoinPoker takes USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, POL and TRX. ACR Poker lists Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT. SwC Poker runs entirely in Bitcoin. GGPoker takes BTC, ETH, USDC and USDT on Ethereum only. Stake takes 20 coins, with USDT on five networks. See our USDT network guide.
How much rake do crypto poker rooms take?
CoinPoker publishes the clearest table: 5% on cash games, with a cap per hand that rises with the number of players. Tournaments pay 2% to 8%, and All-In or Fold tables a flat fee. At $0.10/$0.25 the cap runs from $0.50 to $2.00. We found no rake figures in the pages we read at the other rooms.
What is a crypto poker token?
It’s a coin issued by a poker room itself. CoinPoker’s CHP is the known example. Its help page, archived in January 2025, called CHP an ERC-20 token for promotions, bets and payments. Contributions paid in CHP earned 33% rakeback. The same page said you don’t need CHP to play. In September 2026 CHP wasn’t in its cashier.
Do I pay tax on poker winnings in Canada?
For a recreational player, gambling winnings in Canada are generally not taxable — the CRA treats them as windfalls (Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1). If gambling is your business, the profits are income. Selling or swapping crypto can create a capital gain or business income under CRA rules. This is general information, not tax advice.
Editor, crypto cashiers and payout terms · Calgary, Alberta
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Read the terms, crypto cashier pages and rake pages of Stake, CoinPoker, ACR Poker, SwC Poker and GGPoker on September 26, 2026, from a Mexican IP; Stake’s terms come from an archive snapshot of September 10, 2026. Next on our list: the poker lobbies as a Canadian IP sees them, BC Poker’s own pages, and a cash-out of our own.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these pages. Casinos change terms without notice, so each line carries the date we read it.
- CoinPoker — Home page footer (Anjouan licence ALSI-202412004-FI1) — read September 26, 2026
- CoinPoker — Terms and Conditions (clauses 1.1–1.3; Restricted Territory definition) — read September 26, 2026
- CoinPoker — Crypto cashier page (coins, no deposit fees, no minimum or maximum) — read September 26, 2026
- CoinPoker — Rake page (5% on cash games, caps, tournament fees) — read September 26, 2026
- ACR Poker — Terms and EULA (Curaçao sublicence; clause 1.4 excluded countries) — read September 26, 2026
- ACR Poker — Home page (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT; stated crypto withdrawal times; deposit minimum) — read September 26, 2026
- SwC Poker — Home page (Bitcoin only; 1 BTC = 1,000,000 chips; swcpoker.eu redirects here) — read September 26, 2026
- SwC Poker — FAQ (no licence stated) — read September 26, 2026
- GGPoker — Crypto deposit guide (coins, ERC-20 USDT, confirmations, Bitcoin withdrawal minimum, regions) — read September 26, 2026
- Stake — Terms, archive snapshot of September 10, 2026 (licence 1.1; prohibited jurisdictions 14.3; Poker Card Room Rules) — read September 26, 2026
- Stake help centre — Crypto withdrawal minimums and fees; no maximum — read September 26, 2026
- Stake help centre — Accepted blockchain networks per coin — read September 26, 2026
- Stake help centre — CAD withdrawals by Interac e-Transfer (up to 3 business days; ID for the first one) — read September 26, 2026
- CoinPoker — Help page on CHP, archive snapshot of January 26, 2025 — read September 26, 2026
- BC Poker — Home page (menu links to Licenses and Terms pages) — read September 26, 2026
- CoinGecko — BTC and USDT in CAD, 11:53 UTC — read September 26, 2026
- Bitcoin developer guide — Transaction fees are set per byte, not per amount — read September 26, 2026
- Shakepay — Coins and networks its wallet receives — read September 26, 2026
- CRA — Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1 (gambling winnings as windfalls) — read September 26, 2026
- CSA — Stablecoin issuer undertakings (only USDC and QCAD issuers filed) — read September 26, 2026