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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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657 stories by Mark Keast

BetMGM Rolls Out Full Slate of Brian Christopher Events for 2026

BetMGM introduces slate of events featuring popular slots influencer Brian Christopher Company looks to push live, interactive, omni channel casino experiences BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Brian Christopher Slots in 2024 BetMGM saw a partnership with slots influencer Brian Christopher as...

Mark Keast February 10, 2026

Quebec Gaming Coalition Aims to Bring Order to Gaming Market

Quebec Online Gaming Coalition represents private operators pushing for an Ontario-style igaming model in the province Group submitted brief to Ministry of Finance with four recommendations on how to move forward Loto-Québec currently the only platform in the province where people can bet...

Mark Keast February 10, 2026

Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over Prediction Market Crackdown

Polymarket's legal team files lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court Lawsuit is latest among several legal disputes across the country over regulatory control of prediction markets Judge upheld Kalshi Massachusetts ban earlier in February Polymarket’s legal team has filed a lawsuit in federal...

Mark Keast February 10, 2026

BetRivers Starts Online Casino Operations in Alberta, Canada

BetRivers among the first operators to set up a pre-registration page for Alberta Company announces advertising partnership with CBC for Olympic coverage Proposed Alberta tax rate for operators will be 20% on 97% gross gaming revenue BetRivers is the latest igaming platform...

Mark Keast February 10, 2026

Hard Rock Atlantic City Announces $50 Million in Upgrades

Renovations to 700 guest rooms, over 60 suites and 8 penthouses East-Indian restaurant Sitar among new culinary offerings $50 million in renovations expected to be completed by end of 2026 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has announced $50 million in capital...

Mark Keast February 9, 2026

Bettor Wins $3 Million Wagering Seahawks +6000

Notable bet was $50,000 to win $3 million on Seahawks +6000 to win the Super Bowl Walker generates 6.3% of tickets (4th most) on Super Bowl MVP betting at +700 Bettors cash in on Seahawks covering As we tie a bow on another...

Mark Keast February 9, 2026

Klint Kubiak on Raiders’ Coaching Job: Hell, Yeah, I’m Going

Kubiak confirms rumours in NFL Network interview after Super Bowl win Kubiak credited for helping to revive Seahawks' QB Sam Darnold's career Raiders likely to choose Heisman Trophy QB Fernando Mendoza in upcoming NFL draft After last night’s Super Bowl win, doing an interview...

Mark Keast February 9, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Casino Restriction on British Columbia Gambler

B.C. man took BCLC to court over being placed on casino restriction list BCLC's 'sourced cash conditions' came out of B.C. casino money laundering investigations  Series of $9,000 casino cash buy-ins, just under BCLC limit, raised red flags A British Columbia man has...

Mark Keast February 8, 2026

Final Super Bowl Injury Update: Drake Maye Cleared To Play

Patriots' QB had been dealing with a shoulder issue Seahawks safety Emmanwori cleared to play after ankle injury  Seahawks big betting favourites The big Super Bowl LX news today was the removal of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (right shoulder) from...

Mark Keast February 7, 2026

William “Refrigerator” Perry and the Legacy of the Prop Bet

Interview with Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital Caesars is offering 18-to-1 odds on a defensive player scoring an offensive TD in Super Bowl LX Super Bowl is the biggest sign-up day for new customers Caesars Sportsbook will see all year People of...

Mark Keast February 7, 2026