Here are the top casino games commonly available in Canada (land-based and licensed online casinos), with a short description of each and why players like them:

1. Slots (Video & Classic)

• Description: Reels with symbols; payouts for matching patterns. Modern video slots include bonus rounds, free spins, and progressive jackpots.
• Why popular: Easy to play, huge variety, big jackpots.

2. Blackjack

• Description: Beat the dealer by getting a hand value closest to 21 without going over.
• Why popular: Low house edge with basic strategy; skill element appeals to many players.

3. Roulette (European / American / French)

• Description: Bet on numbers, colors, or groups; wheel and ball determine winners.
• Why popular: Simple bets to complex strategies; social, fast-paced.

4. Baccarat (Punto Banco)

• Description: Player, Banker, or Tie bets; highest score wins (closest to 9).
• Why popular: Low house edge on Banker bets and straightforward gameplay; favored by high rollers.

5. Poker (Cash games & Tournaments — Texas Hold’em, Omaha, etc.)

• Description: Many variants; players compete against each other rather than the house.
• Why popular: Strategic depth, tournaments and big prize pools.

6. Craps

• Description: Dice game with many bet types; fast and social at live tables.
• Why popular: Exciting table atmosphere; some bets have low house edge.

7. Video Poker

• Description: Jacks-or-better and many other variants; a mix of slots and poker strategy.
• Why popular: Good return-to-player (RTP) when using optimal strategy.

8. Keno

• Description: Lottery-style game — pick numbers and wait for draw results.
• Why popular: Simple, potentially large payouts for small stakes.

9. Bingo

• Description: Number-draw game; common in both casinos and community halls.
• Why popular: Social play and community events; progressive jackpots in some venues.

10. Sic Bo / Big Small

• Description: Ancient dice game with multiple betting options.
• Why popular: Variety of bet types and quick rounds.

11. Live Dealer Games

• Description: Real dealers streamed live for games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker.
• Why popular: Feels like a land-based casino from home; social interaction.

12. Specialty Games (e.g., Wheel of Fortune-style, scratch cards)

• Description: Unique single-round games and instant-win products.
• Why popular: Novelty, fast results, and simple rules.

Quick tips for Canadian players

• Check that the casino (online or land-based) is licensed by a provincial regulator (e.g., Ontario iGaming regulator, British Columbia, Alberta, etc.) or a reputable authority.
• Look at RTP/house edge where available (slots vary widely; table games typically disclose odds).
• Use basic strategy for games like blackjack and video poker to reduce house edge.
• Set a budget and stick to it; treat gambling as entertainment.

If you want, I can:

• List the top online casinos that accept Canadian players (by province).
• Explain rules/strategy for any one of these games (blackjack, poker, video poker, craps, etc.).
• Show typical RTP ranges for slots and table games.