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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

PENN VP of Operations: New Casino Games on a Weekly Basis for Ontario Market

PENN VP talks about more aggressive approach on the casino front for Ontario PGA Tour Blackjack launched in Ontario and New Jersey in May  PENN looks at weekly casino content launches for Ontario This morning in the EKG Line, the weekly newsletter on the...

Mark Keast June 6, 2025

Moncton Man Found Guilty in Death of Casino Manager

Moncton casino manager died after altercation with man led to skull fracture Maximum sentence for manslaughter in Canada is life imprisonment Sentencing set for August A Moncton man has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of a casino operator in 2023....

Mark Keast June 5, 2025

No Real Movement in Betting Lines As Rodgers Joins Steelers

Rodgers joins Steelers after off-season of speculation Steelers' division odds move slightly at ESPN BET Steelers slight favourites for season opener against Jets The Aaron Rodgers off-season saga has finally come to an end, with the 41-year-old free agent quarterback announcing his intention...

Mark Keast June 5, 2025

Bragg Gaming Taps Scott Milford as EVP to Accelerate Casino Game Development

Bragg appoints Scott Milford EVP, Group Content Bragg sees hire as boost for content expansion plans into US regulated market Bragg Gaming Group is betting that the appointment of Scott Milford as executive vice president of group content will help further accelerate...

Mark Keast June 5, 2025

OLG Chief Gaming Officer: We’re All Benefitting From Private Operator Online Gambling

OLG releases Fiscal 2025-28 business plan Revenue growth projected for land-based and gambling sectors through 2028 Those arguing that an igaming market populated by private sector operators would be a boon for the lottery crown corporations operating digital casino and sports betting...

Mark Keast June 4, 2025

Casino Owners: Cancellation of Expansion is Reason for $220 Million Lawsuit

Multimillion-dollar Magic Palace casino expansion was canceled Casino owners filed a $220.5 million lawsuit against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake and its Grand Chief Plaintiffs are pushing for fall court date A CAD $220.5 million lawsuit filed by two owners of Magic...

Mark Keast June 4, 2025

Zach Hyman Injury Aside, Stanley Cup Final is a Near Toss-Up

The Edmonton Oilers lost their 50-goal scorer for  the season in the Western Final series Connor McDavid has 19% of bets on Play Alberta to win MVP Oilers favored in Game 1 on Wednesday night A quick scan of the injury report...

Mark Keast June 3, 2025

OLG Announces First-of-its-Kind Accessible iCasino Game

First-of-its-kind casino game designed for people with disabilities One-third of people in Ontario report disability OLG partners with Toronto firm Fable to develop inclusive game Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced the launch of a digital slot game with built-in...

Mark Keast June 3, 2025

BetMGM Announces the Most Bet NBA and NHL Teams and Players in 2025 Season

Gilgeous-Alexander and McDavid lead their teams into NBA and NHL finals The LA Lakers were the most bet NBA team, Golden Knights most bet NHL team Jokic sees new league highs in tickets and handle If you’re a Canadian sports fan, rarely has...

Mark Keast June 2, 2025

Cascades Casino Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary

20th anniversary celebrations wrap up today Over CAD $121 million transferred to host municipality over 20 years Operators look at introduction of mobile wallets and cashless payment tech looking forward Cascades Casino Resort in Langley, B.C., is wrapping up a month of celebration around the property’s 20th...

Mark Keast May 31, 2025