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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

How Many Canadians Have Permanently Slammed the Door on Travel to Las Vegas?
March 28, 2026

How Many Canadians Have Permanently Slammed the Door on Travel to Las Vegas?

Double-digit declines again in February for Canadian airline arrivals into Las Vegas Stats show Canadians travelling more domestically or to other countries Has the decline in Canadian travel finally bottomed out, and how many Canadians are permanently done with Las Vegas? Canadian travellers are increasingly...

Written by Mark Keast
FINTRAC Slaps Alberta Casino With Hefty Monetary Penalty
March 27, 2026

FINTRAC Slaps Alberta Casino With Hefty Monetary Penalty

Alberta casino sanctioned for alleged violations of anti-money laundering rules $91,162 penalty imposed on Northern Isga Foundation, which runs Eagle River Casino Requirements for verifying the identity of patrons making large transactions in cryptocurrency The Financial Transactions and...

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March Madness Drama: Judge Sides With DraftKings
March 27, 2026

March Madness Drama: Judge Sides With DraftKings

Federal court judge blocks NCAA's efforts to restrict DraftKings from using terms like "March Madness" in its marketing NCAA argued that DraftKings using those terms implied NCAA endorsement of sports betting Full slate of March Madness games...

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29% Drop in Sports Betting Revenue for Ontario in February
March 26, 2026

29% Drop in Sports Betting Revenue for Ontario in February

Total cash wagers for Ontario igaming market in February down 8% from record $9.520 billion in January Month-to-month revenue in February down 15% 47 operators currently licensed and doing business in the province Call it...

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Is Mid July the Target for Alberta’s Market Launch?
March 26, 2026

Is Mid July the Target for Alberta’s Market Launch?

Alberta sets July 13 deadline for grey market operators to join the regulated market Speculation zeroes in on July as potential "go live" date New Blask research shows the dominance of grey market operators in...

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Notable Decrease in MLB Win Totals for Toronto Blue Jays
March 25, 2026

Notable Decrease in MLB Win Totals for Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays Win Totals drops to 88.5 at BetMGM Injuries to starting pitching staff primary factor for that as season starts Friday Baltimore Orioles notably improve in American League East rankings Are bettors turning cold on...

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“Massive Handle” In March Madness Sports Betting So Far
March 24, 2026

“Massive Handle” In March Madness Sports Betting So Far

First weekend of betting brought lots of handle on the men's side Sweet 16 play starts Thursday Star players and top programs are driving significant engagement on the women's side March Madness has always been...

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PointsBet Gears Up To Crush Alberta’s Online Casino Scene
March 24, 2026

PointsBet Gears Up To Crush Alberta’s Online Casino Scene

PointsBet Canada set up Alberta pre-registration in January Interview with Brooke Hilton, PointsBet Canada Head of Casino, about plans for an Alberta launch Online casino currently at 86% market share in Ontario One message that came...

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Caesars the Latest To Jump Into New Alberta iGaming Market
March 24, 2026

Caesars the Latest To Jump Into New Alberta iGaming Market

Caesars opens pre-registration in Alberta as opening of regulated online market approaches Those 21 and older in Alberta can now sign up for Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino Alberta market set...

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NFL Gambling Deal Architect Weighs in on MLB-Polymarket Partnership
March 22, 2026

NFL Gambling Deal Architect Weighs in on MLB-Polymarket Partnership

MLB-Polymarket announce new partnership MLB latest pro sports league to enter the prediction market space Interview with former NFL lawyer who negotiated and drafted gambling contracts for the league Major League Baseball’s decision to enter...

Written by Mark Keast