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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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685 stories by Mark Keast

Delta iGaming in Ontario Signs Content Deal with Play’n GO

Play'n GO will supply casino content to Delta's online bingo and casino platform Delta launched licensed online casino website in 2023 Mobile app on both iOS and Android launched earlier this month Delta iGaming Inc., a Canadian-based operator, licensed in Ontario, has announced...

Mark Keast April 25, 2026

Round 1 of NFL Draft a Mixed Bag for Sportsbooks

Las Vegas Raiders, as expected, take QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick Eight trades mark first round of the NFL Draft, Rounds 2-3 scheduled for tonight New York Jets make three first-round selections The first round of the NFL Draft...

Mark Keast April 24, 2026

Canadian Lottery Coalition Names New Executive Director

Molly Cormier named new Executive Director of Canadian Lottery Coalition Pan-Canadian alliance of provincial lottery corporations Bodog decision in Manitoba was a pivotal moment for CLC The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) has a new Executive Director, with the appointment of Molly Cormier to...

Mark Keast April 24, 2026

Yasiel Puig Signs Historic Toronto Contract—But a Federal Prison Sentence Looms Weeks Away

Puig signs with Toronto professional baseball team, largest contract in Canadian Baseball League history Cuban national found guilty in illegal sports betting case in Los Angeles court in February Canadian Baseball League begins season in May Yasiel Puig, the former Major League...

Mark Keast April 23, 2026

Alberta’s Betting Boom Begins: theScore Bet Officially Joins Province’s New Open iGaming Market

theScore Bet approved as a registered igaming operator in Alberta New Alberta igaming market set to go live July 13 theScore Bet went live in Ontario the first that market went live in April 2022 theScore Bet has become one of the...

Mark Keast April 23, 2026

Police Crash Rapper Capital Bra’s Concert to Serve €250,000 Fine for Illegal Gambling

Popular German rapper fined during live show at the Euro Palace in Wiesbaden GGL investigation goes back to October 2025 Rapper accused of running illegal gaming ads on his social media platforms German rapper Capital Bra has been hit with a €250,000 ($293,000...

Mark Keast April 22, 2026

NFL Draft Chaos: Why Bookmakers Are Fearing a ‘Wild’ Night

NFL Draft set for 8 p.m. EST Thursday in Pittsburgh, on ESPN, ABC QB Mendoza -20000 to go to the Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall Bettors like Edge Arvell Reese to go No. 1 “It’s never a dull moment,” says DraftKings’...

Mark Keast April 22, 2026

Another Exit: Conquestador Pulls Out of Ontario’s Saturated iGaming Market

Conquestador is the latest to fold in Ontario, after the news Casumo was shutting down More industry operators are in the AGCO registration pipeline and should enter the Ontario market in 2026 Ontario looking at around 85-86% channelization into the regulated market,...

Mark Keast April 21, 2026

Playgon’s New AI Dealers: A Massive Shift for Live Online Casinos

Playgon-Digital Nation Entertainment formally execute partnership agreement Deal sets stage for launch of Playgon AI Dealer platform  Playgon CEO said the company is looking to launch tech into the igaming marketplace in Q3 2026 Playgon Games Inc. has moved one step closer to launching...

Mark Keast April 21, 2026

GeoComply Layoffs: Gaming Cybersecurity Powerhouse to Cut 15% of Staff

GeoComply employs 450 people in offices worldwide Vancouver-headquartered company said it's incorporating AI more into its daily operations to improve efficiencies Company looks to lay off 15% of its staff GeoComply is cutting 15% of its workforce, framing the mass layoffs as a...

Mark Keast April 20, 2026