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Reporter: Mark Keast

Mark is a long-time, seasoned journalist, as a writer and editor, working for several Toronto daily newspapers, then moving over to the digital arena, covering both sports and business. Over the past few years he moved over to the gaming arena, specifically covering the igaming industry in Canada for several platforms, as well as writing on sports betting.

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623 stories by Mark Keast

AGA Estimates Americans Will Bet $3.3 Billion on March Madness

68-team fields on both the NCAA Division 1 men's and women's basketball sides start play next week Selection Sunday scheduled for tomorrow American Gaming Association projects big increase in betting on licensed platforms The American Gaming Association (AGA) is projecting that Americans will...

Mark Keast March 14, 2026

DraftKings’ Johnny Avello: Betting Might Make People Care About the Oscars Again

One Battle After Another betting favourite for Best Picture at DraftKings Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet duelling it out for Best Actor Jessie Buckley looks to be a betting lock for Best Actress Television viewership numbers for the Oscars have been...

Mark Keast March 13, 2026

Betsson Buys Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian Assets in USD $74 Million Deal

Betsson buys Rhino Entertainment's Canadian B2C business as well as B2B technology assets USD $58.8 million paid on closing, balance paid over six months after that Rhino Entertainment Group launched in 2020, with several Canadian brands like Casino Days Betsson AB is acquiring Rhino Entertainment Group’s...

Mark Keast March 13, 2026

Optimove Releases Study to Help Drive March Madness ROI for Sportsbooks

March Madness NCAA men's and women's basketball finals get going next week Optimove releases study shedding light on bettor patterns for tournament Study analyzed 34.5 million bets during 2025 tournament Optimove, the CRM and player engagement platform company for igaming and sports...

Mark Keast March 13, 2026

Loto-Québec Reports Uptick in Revenue for Q3

Loto-Québec reports latest financial numbers with provincial election set for October Q3 highlight was the opening of a new gaming hall in Saguenay Crown corporation reports uptick in revenue for Q3 Loto-Québec has released its financial results for Q3 Fiscal Year 2025-26...

Mark Keast March 12, 2026

Great Canadian Entertainment Sells Off Eighth B.C. Casino to First Nation

Media reporting says company has been raising money to pay down debt Elements Casino in Surrey sold to economic development arm of Semiahmoo First Nation Great Canadian Entertainment operates casino properties across Canada Great Canadian Entertainment has sold an eighth British Columbia...

Mark Keast March 11, 2026

Digital Gaming Dominates As OLG Releases 2024–25 Annual Report

Record revenues for digital gaming division, including iLottery, iCasino and iSports Digital gaming does well amid competitive environment in Ontario OLG launched new Proline+ sportsbook platform with Kambi in January Digital gaming was the dominant narrative as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming...

Mark Keast March 11, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders: Ravens Back Out of Maxx Crosby Deal

ESPN reports that Crosby failed a medical According to media reports, the Cowboys are back in the picture for Crosby At BetMGM, since the trade, 15.1% of money (most) was on the Ravens to win the Super Bowl The NFL’s free agency...

Mark Keast March 10, 2026

Betty Acquires Ontario Bingo Hall To Expedite Move to iBingo

Betty announces move into iBingo with bingo hall acquisition Bingo hall an important part of Kirkland community since 1998 Bingo hall both a social gathering place and a charitable engine for local organizations Betty Gaming in Ontario is making a strategic move into online bingo,...

Mark Keast March 10, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders Active on Day 1 of Free Agency

Raiders sign centre Tyler Linderbaum to a record deal Raiders also bolster defence, using salary cap space Focus now turns to NFL Draft April 23 Today was the day, as of noon EST, where NFL teams could negotiate with pending unrestricted free...

Mark Keast March 9, 2026