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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

CGA President & CEO Questions Former MP’s Comments On iGaming Rollout
April 14, 2026

CGA President & CEO Questions Former MP’s Comments On iGaming Rollout

In a CBC interview, former MP Brian Masse criticized the "full throttle" launch of igaming in Canada Canadian Gaming Association President & CEO Paul Burns responds in an interview with Casino.org Number of licensed igaming operators...

Written by Mark Keast
BetMGM iCasino Adds Elvis-Themed Slot Games
April 13, 2026

BetMGM iCasino Adds Elvis-Themed Slot Games

BetMGM Casino launches Elvis Presley: Viva Las Records First game is now live in New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario Second Elvis-themed exclusive slot set for release this summer BetMGM has announced the rollout of new, exclusive...

Written by Mark Keast
New $90 Million Jackpot for Canada’s Lotto Max
April 13, 2026

New $90 Million Jackpot for Canada’s Lotto Max

Maximum jackpot for national lottery hits $90 million New $100,000 prizes announced as well LOTTO MAX ticket prizes go from $5 to $6 to fund new enhancements LOTTO MAX, one of Canada’s national lottery games, sold...

Written by Mark Keast
UFC 327: Hokit Added to White House Card After Wild Comeback
April 12, 2026

UFC 327: Hokit Added to White House Card After Wild Comeback

Ulberg suffers apparent devastating knee injury before knocking out Prochazka in the first round for title win Josh Hokit and Curtis Blaydes slug it out over three rounds for "fight of the night" UFC President Dana White...

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UFC 327 Preview: Prochazka’s One-Shot Power Makes Betting Favorite
April 11, 2026

UFC 327 Preview: Prochazka’s One-Shot Power Makes Betting Favorite

Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg title fight headlines UFC 327 tonight in Miami Sportsbooks favoring Prochazka to take light heavyweight title Azamat Murzakanov by KO/TKO or DQ +200 a most bet prop at BetMGM Jiri...

Written by Mark Keast
AGCO Updates Standards Ahead of Self-Exclusion Launch
April 10, 2026

AGCO Updates Standards Ahead of Self-Exclusion Launch

AGCO adjusts Standard around upcoming Centralized Self-Exclusion (CSE) program CSE expected to launch in first half of 2026 Licensed operators also offer self-exclusion option for players The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has...

Written by Mark Keast
OLG Teams Up with Bede Gaming to Launch New App
April 9, 2026

OLG Teams Up with Bede Gaming to Launch New App

Canadian lottery provider improves its mobile experience for online sports betting and casino OLG announces roll out of upgraded Bede App powered by React Native tech Crown corporation OLG up against 47 licensed private operators...

Written by Mark Keast
LaLiga Agrees Partnership with Polymarket in U.S. and Canada
April 8, 2026

LaLiga Agrees Partnership with Polymarket in U.S. and Canada

LaLiga announces partnership with Polymarket in U.S. and Canada Polymarket banned in Ontario, through 2027 Wealthsimple to set up prediction market platform in Canada, but only around economic or environmental forecasts LaLiga has named Polymarket its Official and...

Written by Mark Keast
Mehta Betting Favourite To Take Over As Maple Leafs’ GM
April 8, 2026

Mehta Betting Favourite To Take Over As Maple Leafs’ GM

Maple Leafs head into off-season next week with naming a new Head of Hockey Operations the key priority Current Blues' President and GM Doug Armstrong drops down in FanDuel betting odds Betting favorite Sunny Mehta...

Written by Mark Keast
Complex Teams Up with Fanatics to Roll Out New Culture Platform
April 7, 2026

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...

Written by Mark Keast