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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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DraftKings Casino Taps Brian Christopher for Exclusive Lightning Link Launch
July 21, 2026

DraftKings Casino Taps Brian Christopher for Exclusive Lightning Link Launch

DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) has teamed up with slot streamer Brian Christopher in a brand collaboration designed to promote the operator’s online casino platform. Slot streamer Brian Christopher has teamed up with DraftKings Casino in a...

Written by Mark Keast
Bigger Than the Super Bowl: 2026 World Cup Sets All-Time U.S. Betting Records
July 20, 2026

Bigger Than the Super Bowl: 2026 World Cup Sets All-Time U.S. Betting Records

Early wagering data from major sportsbooks indicates the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on track to become the biggest soccer betting event in history, driven by unprecedented handle in the United States. Ferran Torres of...

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VEGAS BETTING REPORT: NFL Training Camps Put Quarterback Battles in Sportsbooks’ Spotlight
July 19, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: NFL Training Camps Put Quarterback Battles in Sportsbooks’ Spotlight

With the FIFA World Cup now over, Las Vegas sportsbooks are turning their attention back to the National Football League (NFL) as training camps open this week. Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns throws a...

Written by Mark Keast
NFL Suspends Cardinals Executive Ryan Gold Indefinitely for Gambling Violations
July 19, 2026

NFL Suspends Cardinals Executive Ryan Gold Indefinitely for Gambling Violations

Arizona Cardinals’ Director of College Scouting Ryan Gold has been suspended indefinitely for breaking NFL gambling rules, including allegedly disclosing confidential information about Cardinals’ draft selections for the 2026 NFL Draft before the picks were...

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Alberta iGaming Market Expands as Polymarket Geo-Blocks Province
July 18, 2026

Alberta iGaming Market Expands as Polymarket Geo-Blocks Province

Alberta’s regulated iGaming market now features 36 operators that have cleared the province’s dual-approval process. According to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) regulator, 22 of those platforms were officially live as of Friday,...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Gaming Minister Stan Cho Resigns Amid Hotel Expense Saga
July 17, 2026

Ontario Gaming Minister Stan Cho Resigns Amid Hotel Expense Saga

Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, has resigned from cabinet amid mounting criticism for expensing $16,000 in Toronto hotel stays despite living in the city. Stan Cho, Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture...

Written by Mark Keast
Atlantic Lottery Agrees to Pay $212K FINTRAC Fine
July 16, 2026

Atlantic Lottery Agrees to Pay $212K FINTRAC Fine

Canada's financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, has penalized the Atlantic Lottery $212,025 for anti-money laundering compliance failures—and the crown corporation says it will not fight the ruling. Atlantic Lottery has elected to pay a $212,025 FINTRAC...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Silver Calls Las Vegas NBA Expansion Talk “Music to My Ears” as Bids Roll In
July 15, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Silver Calls Las Vegas NBA Expansion Talk “Music to My Ears” as Bids Roll In

Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley says it’s “highly likely” he will team up with another investor group to bring an NBA expansion team to Las Vegas, Las Vegas Weekly reports. Owner Bill Foley, Mark...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Problem Gambling Calls Surge as ConnexOntario Sounds Alarm on Lagging Funding
July 14, 2026

Ontario Problem Gambling Calls Surge as ConnexOntario Sounds Alarm on Lagging Funding

As Ontario’s iGaming market continues to rapidly expand, more residents are turning to ConnexOntario for support—but provincial funding has failed to keep pace with the surging demand, according to the helpline's executive director. Problem-gambling calls...

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Alberta Launches Regulated iGaming Market With 22 Platforms to Tackle Black Market
July 13, 2026

Alberta Launches Regulated iGaming Market With 22 Platforms to Tackle Black Market

Alberta’s new regulated igaming market launched at midnight today (July 13) with 22 operators going live. Among them was FanDuel, which reported that its very first sportsbook wager in the province was placed on France...

Written by Mark Keast