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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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749 stories by Mark Keast

Complex Teams Up with Fanatics to Roll Out New Culture Platform

Complex Bets vertical goes live after company announces partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook and Fanatics Markets Sports, pop culture and real-time wagering merges Range of sports story-telling formats powered by Fanatics Complex is betting that a new alignment with Fanatics Sportsbook and Fanatics...

Mark Keast April 7, 2026

Canadian Regulators: Prediction Markets Must Follow the Rules

CSA and CIRO in Canada issue statement reminding investors and the industry about restrictions around prediction markets Wealthsimple was given regulatory approval to offer event contracts in late March Polymarket ban in Ontario in effect until 2027 With the U.S. market currently engaged in...

Mark Keast April 7, 2026

What Canadian Province Is Next in Line To Open Up iGaming?

New Brunswick Finance Minister talks about the province's interest in regulating igaming New Alberta competitive igaming market set to go live July 13 Ontario's regulated igaming market hit $4 billion in revenue in 2025 Every time I go to an event and...

Mark Keast April 6, 2026

Strive Gaming Announces Technology Deal with New Jersey-Based PlayStar

Tech provider Strive Gaming announces deal with PlayStar Casino PlayStar plans North America expansion, including into Ontario regulated market Latest on Betty's ongoing expansion, with Gaming Corp. content deal Strive Gaming, the igaming tech provider based in Vancouver, has announced a new...

Mark Keast April 3, 2026

Ontario RGC Targets Young Adult Males With Gambling Harm PSA Initiative

Responsible Gambling Council holds Toronto event unveiling new gambling harm PSA targeting young adult males The Randoms 2025 PSA secured approximately $100 million in broadcaster investment or donated time Ontario regulated igaming market celebrates fourth anniversary Ontario's Responsible Gambling Council has launched a new...

Mark Keast April 2, 2026

Does Cousins’ Raiders Deal Signal The End of Mendoza’s Draft Speculation?

Media reporting said Kirk Cousins free agent deal with Las Vegas could work out to five years, $172 million Vegas Raiders expected to select Heisman Trophy-winning QB Fernando Mendoza in the NFL Draft later this month Mendoza -20000 to go No. 1 in...

Mark Keast April 2, 2026

Alberta iGaming Market Launch Set for July 13

Alberta market set to go live, follows in Ontario's footsteps Annual revenues projected to eclipse $700m at market maturation AGLC will handle registration, with newly formed AiGC in a conduct and manage role Alberta’s new regulated igaming market is set to go...

Mark Keast March 31, 2026

NCAA March Madness Final Four Offers Plenty of Drama

March Madness NCAA collegiate basketball Final Four games scheduled for this weekend Bettors who had UConn on Sunday are smiling this morning In terms of futures, bettors cheering for Illinois The final shot of the UConn-Duke game in the men's NCAA college basketball Elite...

Mark Keast March 31, 2026

Tortorella Hiring a Desperation Move by the Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights fire head coach Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in regular season Knights 5-10-2 in last 17 games, one of the NHL's worst records John Tortorella takes over as coach after serving as assistant coach with USA men's gold medal Olympic hockey team...

Mark Keast March 30, 2026

Pure Beefs Up Its Alberta Casino Holdings With Gamehost Deal

Gamehost announces it is selling its land-based Alberta casino properties to Pure Casino Entertainment VICI properties jumps in as the real estate financial muscle Properties to be folded into existing VICI-Pure long-term master lease agreement Alberta-based casino and hotel operator Gamehost Inc., announced this morning it...

Mark Keast March 30, 2026