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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

Pointsbet Canada Expands iGaming Footprint With Bede Technology Deal
April 30, 2026

Pointsbet Canada Expands iGaming Footprint With Bede Technology Deal

The partnership integrates Bede Gaming’s platform, expanding PointsBet Canada’s online casino portfolio with additional titles from providers such as Games Global and Pragmatic Play. The agreement provides PointsBet with tools to support player management, automated...

Written by Mark Keast
A New Era for Canadian Betting: Kambi Tapped to Power National Lottery Sportsbook Solution
April 29, 2026

A New Era for Canadian Betting: Kambi Tapped to Power National Lottery Sportsbook Solution

ALC and BCLC announce they are going with Kambi to power a new sportsbook solution across seven provinces BCLC and ALC had announced an RFP for a national sports betting solution in March 2025 OLG launched its...

Written by Mark Keast
Report: NBA in Talks With CFTC About Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026

Report: NBA in Talks With CFTC About Prediction Markets

Media reports say NBA in talks about CFTC about prediction markets NBA had in the past expressed concerns about prediction market integrity around its product MLB signed deal with Polymarket in March Following in the footsteps of the MLB...

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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab for Gambling Addiction Amid Potential NCAA Probe
April 28, 2026

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab for Gambling Addiction Amid Potential NCAA Probe

Prominent college QB takes leave of absence to enter gambling addiction treatment program Texas Tech with Sorsby at QB was projected to be a college football playoff team NCAA eligibility for Sorsby now uncertain Texas...

Written by Mark Keast
BetMGM Secures Exclusive Ontario Rights for Game of Thrones Slot
April 28, 2026

BetMGM Secures Exclusive Ontario Rights for Game of Thrones Slot

Blueprint Gaming launches Game of Thrones slot in Ontario with BetMGM Exclusive agreement with BetMGM ahead of U.S. market launch Long-time HBO series ended its run in 2019 BetMGM has rolled out an exclusive Game of...

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Ex-Miami Heat Star Terry Rozier Faces Expanded Charges in Federal Gambling Probe
April 28, 2026

Ex-Miami Heat Star Terry Rozier Faces Expanded Charges in Federal Gambling Probe

New charges emerge during court hearing yesterday over dismissal of original wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy charges Rozier was originally charged by federal authorities last October Miami Heat waived the guard at the...

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FanDuel Enters Canada’s WNBA Market as Official Partner of Toronto Tempo
April 28, 2026

FanDuel Enters Canada’s WNBA Market as Official Partner of Toronto Tempo

FanDuel and Toronto Tempo announce multi-year partnership Home opener for WNBA expansion franchise set for May 8 FanDuel partnership with WNBA renewed in 2022 FanDuel has made history as the first WNBA iGaming partner in...

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$80.4 Million Lotto Max Win: How Two Ontario Best Friends Landed Canada’s Biggest Jackpot Ever
April 27, 2026

$80.4 Million Lotto Max Win: How Two Ontario Best Friends Landed Canada’s Biggest Jackpot Ever

Two Ontario buddies split maximum $80 million lottery jackpot Increase in max payout to $90 million for LOTTO MAX announced earlier in April Friends also scored a second prize in the same draw, for another $400K Two...

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Brazil Moves to Block Prediction Market Platforms
April 27, 2026

Brazil Moves to Block Prediction Market Platforms

Government argues that prediction markets too closely resemble betting, and are competing with the regulated igaming market Brazil's regulated online igaming market launched Jan. 1, 2025 iGaming market generated $7 billion in gross gaming revenue...

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Delta iGaming in Ontario Signs Content Deal with Play’n GO
April 25, 2026

Delta iGaming in Ontario Signs Content Deal with Play’n GO

Play'n GO will supply casino content to Delta's online bingo and casino platform Delta launched licensed online casino website in 2023 Mobile app on both iOS and Android launched earlier this month Canadian-based operator Delta iGaming...

Written by Mark Keast