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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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814 stories by Mark Keast

Ontario Launches Centralized iGaming Self-Exclusion Tool
May 14, 2026

Ontario Launches Centralized iGaming Self-Exclusion Tool

Ontario’s new, dedicated central registry allows players to opt out of all regulated gambling sites simultaneously. The platform integrates with all 44 licensed operators and 76 active gaming websites currently live in the province BetGuard,...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta’s Gaming Push Gains Momentum with IBIA Integrity Partnership
May 14, 2026

Alberta’s Gaming Push Gains Momentum with IBIA Integrity Partnership

Alberta regulated igaming market set to go live July 13 IBIA will monitor licensed operators for suspicious betting activity 28 igaming operators have registered or have commenced registration as of May 1 Alberta is locking...

Written by Mark Keast
NorthStar Gaming Stock Frozen After Cease Trade Order Issued
May 12, 2026

NorthStar Gaming Stock Frozen After Cease Trade Order Issued

Ontario Securities Commission announces order as trading halted over delay in auditor's report Company's annual general meeting also postponed Operations on NorthStar Bets not impacted by halt in securities trading The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)...

Written by Mark Keast
Hard Rock Digital and GeoComply Agree New Multi-Year Partnership
May 12, 2026

Hard Rock Digital and GeoComply Agree New Multi-Year Partnership

The gaming giant scales its use of GeoComply’s digital identity suite to stay ahead of market threats. Utilizing the IDComply platform, Hard Rock balances a "frictionless" player experience with rigorous fraud detection. The move targets...

Written by Mark Keast
Kalshi Lands Massive Multi-Year Prediction Markets Deal with Madison Square Garden
May 11, 2026

Kalshi Lands Massive Multi-Year Prediction Markets Deal with Madison Square Garden

First prediction market partnership for Madison Square Garden Sixth-floor concourse renamed "Kalshi Concourse" Digital touchpoints for Kalshi all around the arena In a major move to bring prediction markets into the mainstream, Kalshi has secured a multi-year partnership...

Written by Mark Keast
B.C. Sued Over Gambling Safeguards After Disbarred Lawyer Loses Millions
May 8, 2026

B.C. Sued Over Gambling Safeguards After Disbarred Lawyer Loses Millions

Disbarred lawyer suing former employees, casino and banks, accusing former employee of gambling stolen funds through a B.C. casino B.C. Supreme Court allows request to add BCLC and provincial government to defendant list Trial set for June 2027...

Written by Mark Keast
50,000 Canadians Can’t Be Wrong: How the ‘At Par’ Promo is Dominating Downtown Las Vegas This Summer
May 7, 2026

50,000 Canadians Can’t Be Wrong: How the ‘At Par’ Promo is Dominating Downtown Las Vegas This Summer

5,100 hotel rooms booked over the first three months Program treats Canadian dollar at par with the U.S. dollar LVCVA reports 17.4% drop in Canadian travel to Las Vegas in 2025 Over 50,000 Canadians have...

Written by Mark Keast
AGCO Fines Two Major Suppliers for Enabling Unregulated Gambling Sites
May 7, 2026

AGCO Fines Two Major Suppliers for Enabling Unregulated Gambling Sites

Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions each fined CAD $40,000 by AGCO Both companies were found to have had their online casino content available on unregulated platforms AGCO has pledged to step up efforts to crack...

Written by Mark Keast
Report: NCAA, Regulators Probe Texas Tech QB Sorsby Over Alleged Bets on Own Team
May 7, 2026

Report: NCAA, Regulators Probe Texas Tech QB Sorsby Over Alleged Bets on Own Team

Indiana Gaming Commission and Ohio Casino Control Commission reportedly investigating Sorsby Texas Tech QB hires prominent lawyer to try to regain college eligibility Sorsby among highest ranked quarterbacks expected to go in 2027 NFL Draft...

Written by Mark Keast
Mitch Marner Mania: Why the Golden Knights Star has Become the Biggest Name in NHL Prop Betting
May 6, 2026

Mitch Marner Mania: Why the Golden Knights Star has Become the Biggest Name in NHL Prop Betting

Vegas Golden Knights host Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 tonight at T-Mobile Arena Mitch Marner a prop betting favorite for Golden Knights Vegas are a -160 betting favorite over Ducks  Prop betting on Mitch Marner...

Written by Mark Keast