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Reporter: 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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369 stories by Mark Keast

Quebec Online Gaming Coalition Bears Down With Election Approaching

One fact that stood out during this week’s Canadian Gaming Summit, held in Toronto, was the gross gaming revenue being lost to the unregulated market in Quebec – CAD $1.97 billion. $1.97 Billion Lost to Unregulated Market That was according to data...

Mark Keast June 21, 2025

Ontario Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Websites

Attorney General speaks at Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto Industry looks to pivot to enforcement against unregulated sites three years after market launch Ontario market still has 16%-17% of residents using unregulated gaming sites There’s a new focus on enforcement against grey market players...

Mark Keast June 20, 2025

Minister Announces Review of Ontario Gaming Industry

Strategic review of online and land-based gaming industry iGaming Ontario Act turned iGaming Ontario into standalone agency Minister for Tourism, Culture and Gaming Ontario makes comments at Canadian Gaming Summit There was a little buzz going into Minister for Tourism, Culture and...

Mark Keast June 19, 2025

What Goes Into a Great Slot Game, According to Brian Christopher

Slot gaming celebrity talks the power of influencers at Canadian Gaming Summit Christopher's media company generates 50 million monthly video views There’s no bigger influencer in the gaming industry than Brian Christopher, who appeared today at the Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS) in...

Mark Keast June 19, 2025

Alberta Gaming Minister Dale Nally Confirms Early 2026 ‘Ribbon Cutting’ for Alberta Launch

Nally confirms iGaming market launch for early 2026 Ontario tax rate 20% 3-year-old Ontario iGaming regulatory regime used as road map Those iGaming operators and others industry types looking for updates on subjects like a launch date for the new Alberta market...

Mark Keast June 19, 2025

Betty Announces Partnership With Maple Leafs and Raptors

Multiyear deal between Betty and Leafs/Raptors Slots operator committed to expansion in 2025, including new territories Activations with Leafs, Raptors to start in October If you live anywhere in Toronto, you know the power of the Toronto Maple Leafs brand. That’s on...

Mark Keast June 19, 2025

Inspired Entertainment Launches First of Its Kind Hybrid Dealer Roulette Game

Online roulette game creates live casino experience for players Hybrid dealer game debuts on Loto-Québec's online casino platform Inspired Entertainment has announced it has launched the first branded Hybrid Dealer Roulette game with Loto-Québec, the first of its kind in Canada. Live...

Mark Keast June 17, 2025

Casino Days Fined $54,000 in Ontario for “Deceptive” Bonuses

AGCO cites "deceptive" bonus practices with $54,000 fine Casino Days was offering $2,000 welcome bonus for new players Player had complained after $8,500 in winnings were confiscated The operator behind Casino Days has been fined CAD $54,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of...

Mark Keast June 17, 2025

CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta

CGA and Ipsos survey shows lower channelization for government-run platforms Most gamers in Alberta and B.C. think unregulated sites are legal AGLC has claimed over 45% market channelization to its platform in the past The Canadian Gaming Association in tandem with Ipsos...

Mark Keast June 16, 2025

NHL Free Agency Betting: Where Does Mitch Marner End Up?

The Toronto Maple Leafs' star right wing Mitch Marner is set to become a free agent at the season's end FanDuel has opened a market on Marner's next team, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights the betting favorite Other teams expected to...

Mark Keast June 16, 2025