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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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323 stories by Mark Keast

First Nation Announces Tentative Deal to Purchase Hastings Racecourse & Casino

Great Canadian sold two other BC casino properties to First Nations in 2024 Casino expansion plans in the works Deal still needs to be finalized Great Canadian Entertainment has sold another British Columbia casino property – Hastings Racecourse & Casino, in Vancouver, to...

Mark Keast June 10, 2025

Inspired Launches Hybrid Dealer Game in Ontario After New Jersey Success

Game features exclusive Hybrid Dealer technology involving live experience Game was successfully launched first on Caesars Digital platform in New Jersey Inspired Entertainment Inc. has launched its Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins Hybrid Dealer game in Ontario and Michigan. This is after what the company says was...

Mark Keast June 9, 2025

Loto-Québec Reports Revenue Increase at the Close of Fiscal 2024-25

Increase in total revenues as Loto-Québec announces FY 2024-25 results Net income increase for the year to CAD $1.518 billion  Improved product portfolio to over 2,000 online games Loto-Québec is reporting total revenues of CAD $2.993 billion as Fiscal Year 2024-2025 comes to...

Mark Keast June 9, 2025

More Obvious Scenario of Dvalishvili Decision Win in UFC 316 Unpopular With Bettors

Dvalishvili versus O'Malley main event at UFC 316 Harrison big odds favourite in women's bantamweight bout  O'Malley coming off hip surgery Tomorrow night it gets real between Merab Dvalishvili (19-4-0) and Sean O’Malley (18-2-0), as the two fighters step into the Octagon...

Mark Keast June 6, 2025

PENN VP of Operations: New Casino Games on a Weekly Basis for Ontario Market

PENN VP talks about more aggressive approach on the casino front for Ontario PGA Tour Blackjack launched in Ontario and New Jersey in May  PENN looks at weekly casino content launches for Ontario This morning in the EKG Line, the weekly newsletter on the...

Mark Keast June 6, 2025

Moncton Man Found Guilty in Death of Casino Manager

Moncton casino manager died after altercation with man led to skull fracture Maximum sentence for manslaughter in Canada is life imprisonment Sentencing set for August A Moncton man has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of a casino operator in 2023....

Mark Keast June 5, 2025

No Real Movement in Betting Lines As Rodgers Joins Steelers

Rodgers joins Steelers after off-season of speculation Steelers' division odds move slightly at ESPN BET Steelers slight favourites for season opener against Jets The Aaron Rodgers off-season saga has finally come to an end, with the 41-year-old free agent quarterback announcing his intention...

Mark Keast June 5, 2025

Bragg Gaming Taps Scott Milford as EVP to Accelerate Casino Game Development

Bragg appoints Scott Milford EVP, Group Content Bragg sees hire as boost for content expansion plans into US regulated market Bragg Gaming Group is betting that the appointment of Scott Milford as executive vice president of group content will help further accelerate...

Mark Keast June 5, 2025

OLG Chief Gaming Officer: We’re All Benefitting From Private Operator Online Gambling

OLG releases Fiscal 2025-28 business plan Revenue growth projected for land-based and gambling sectors through 2028 Those arguing that an igaming market populated by private sector operators would be a boon for the lottery crown corporations operating digital casino and sports betting...

Mark Keast June 4, 2025

Casino Owners: Cancellation of Expansion is Reason for $220 Million Lawsuit

Multimillion-dollar Magic Palace casino expansion was canceled Casino owners filed a $220.5 million lawsuit against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake and its Grand Chief Plaintiffs are pushing for fall court date A CAD $220.5 million lawsuit filed by two owners of Magic...

Mark Keast June 4, 2025