Last updated: June 2026 — Alyssa Burkholder, Blackoutday
Last updated: January 1, 2026
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Alyssa Burkholder is the owner, author, and lead reviewer behind Blackoutday. All casino reviews, ratings, and recommendations published on this site are researched, written, and edited by Alyssa unless explicitly stated otherwise. Blackoutday is an independent review website based in Canada, serving Canadian players looking for trustworthy information about new online casinos.
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