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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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778 stories by Mark Keast

Another Exit: Conquestador Pulls Out of Ontario’s Saturated iGaming Market
April 21, 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...

Written by Mark Keast
Playgon’s New AI Dealers: A Massive Shift for Live Online Casinos
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....

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GeoComply Layoffs: Gaming Cybersecurity Powerhouse to Cut 15% of Staff
April 20, 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...

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RCMP Bust Interprovincial Trafficking Ring After $500K Casino Money-Laundering Probe
April 20, 2026

RCMP Bust Interprovincial Trafficking Ring After $500K Casino Money-Laundering Probe

Nova Scotia Provincial Human Trafficking Unit charges two people with 19 offences Police allege $500K in crime proceeds funneled through casinos in three provinces Accused due in court today The Nova Scotia RCMP has arrested...

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Ontario’s Rideau Carleton Raceway Is Under Threat—and Locals Are Fighting Back
April 19, 2026

Ontario’s Rideau Carleton Raceway Is Under Threat—and Locals Are Fighting Back

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa announced earlier this month it was shutting down Rideau Carleton Raceway Ontario racing said it's received positive response from people in the industry about its offer to provide funding to help them...

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March Madness Betting Surged 60%—But 97% of Players Were Already Active
April 18, 2026

March Madness Betting Surged 60%—But 97% of Players Were Already Active

March Madness men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament wrapped up earlier this month Michigan won on the men's side, UCLA on the women's side Betting surged 60% this year, according to an Optimove study A new...

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Fanatics Markets Unveils ‘Combos’ for the NBA Playoffs: Everything You Need to Know
April 17, 2026

Fanatics Markets Unveils ‘Combos’ for the NBA Playoffs: Everything You Need to Know

Combos will allow fans to combine various outcomes within one contract Product launches to capitalize on popularity of NBA NBA playoffs scheduled to start tomorrow Fanatics is leveling up its prediction markets for the NBA...

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The Tortorella Factor: Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Futures Movement
April 16, 2026

The Tortorella Factor: Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Futures Movement

Vegas Golden Knights wrap up first place in the Pacific Division Golden Knights 7-0-1 since firing coach Bruce Cassidy March 29 Playoff matchups still getting sorted out, as NHL heads into the last night of...

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iGaming Ontario Unveils BetGuard Self-Exclusion Platform
April 16, 2026

iGaming Ontario Unveils BetGuard Self-Exclusion Platform

iGaming Ontario unveils new self-exclusion platform during RGC Discovery conference BetGuard platform set to launch in May 2026 Players will have one, centralized platform to opt out of gambling Ontario is launching a single, province-wide...

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DraftKings Confirms Alberta Launch Date for Online Casino and Sportsbook
April 16, 2026

DraftKings Confirms Alberta Launch Date for Online Casino and Sportsbook

DraftKings says its online sportsbook and casino will be available when Alberta market launches, pending approvals Alberta igaming market set to go live July 13 DraftKings latest in a line of igaming operators intending to...

Written by Mark Keast