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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

GeoComply Looks to Help Brazilian Operators Increase Pass Rates
March 6, 2026

GeoComply Looks to Help Brazilian Operators Increase Pass Rates

GeoComply introduces purpose-built unified identity platform for Brazil's regulated market One platform for KYC, anti-fraud and geo-location Bragg Gaming Group announces executive hires Vancouver-based GeoComply is looking to help Brazilian operators increase pass rates while helping protect against fraud with...

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Sean Penn’s One Battle After Another Performance an Oscars Betting Favourite
March 6, 2026

Sean Penn’s One Battle After Another Performance an Oscars Betting Favourite

Hollywood veteran in the Oscars driver's seat for his performance as Col. Lockjaw One Battle After Another the overwhelming betting favourite for Best Picture Michael B. Jordan and Timothee Chalamet going head to head for...

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Young Men’s Gambling Hotline Sees Calls Jump 317%
March 5, 2026

Young Men’s Gambling Hotline Sees Calls Jump 317%

New study raises questions about the impact of gambling on public health The study looked into contact information at ConnexOntario from January 2012 to September 2025 Ontario market, with 48 licensed operators, saw $4 billion...

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UFC and bet365 Announce Exclusive 5-Year Agreement
March 5, 2026

UFC and bet365 Announce Exclusive 5-Year Agreement

UFC and bet365 announce agreement that replaces DraftKings partnership bet365 will be integrated into UFC broadcasts through on-screen betting tickers during live events Partnership kicks off Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC 326 DraftKings is out at...

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OLG, Caesars Lock Down Windsor Casino Deal
March 5, 2026

OLG, Caesars Lock Down Windsor Casino Deal

20-year agreement finalized between OLG and Caesars to run the Windsor Casino Procurement process saw Bally's and Mohegan also in the running Final gaming site in Ontario to transition to OLG's land-based gaming modernization model The...

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PrizePicks Departs Canada To Focus on U.S. Operations
March 5, 2026

PrizePicks Departs Canada To Focus on U.S. Operations

PrizePicks announces it will concentrate on building U.S. operations Daily fantasy sports operators challenged in Ontario regulated market by provincial border fencing Company said it will close up shop April 3 PrizePicks, the daily fantasy...

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Las Vegas Hotels See 15,000 Canadian Visitors in Just One Month
March 5, 2026

Las Vegas Hotels See 15,000 Canadian Visitors in Just One Month

Circa, D Las Vegas and Golden Gate resorts introduced currency parity program targeting Canadians a month ago Canadian tourism numbers to Las Vegas overall have been dropping over the past year Currency parity program runs...

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Trader Talk: What Do the Vegas Golden Knights Do at the Trade Deadline?
March 4, 2026

Trader Talk: What Do the Vegas Golden Knights Do at the Trade Deadline?

NHL Trade Deadline set for Friday 3 p.m. EST Vegas Golden Knights, losers of three straight, are in Detroit tonight to play the Red Wings Golden Knights currently sit 4th in the Western Conference, just...

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Chicago Bears Betting Favourites to Land Maxx Crosby
March 4, 2026

Chicago Bears Betting Favourites to Land Maxx Crosby

Future of Las Vegas Raiders' DE Maxx Crosby a dominant NFL offseason storyline DraftKings has Chicago Bears betting favourites if Crosby dealt Las Vegas Raiders GM said he expects Crosby to be on team next season...

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PokerStars and FanDuel Partner To Shake Up Canadian Poker Scene
March 3, 2026

PokerStars and FanDuel Partner To Shake Up Canadian Poker Scene

PokerStars will be launched exclusively on the FanDuel app Bigger tournament guarantees, welcome bonus, and a seamless wallet on the way Ontario awaits Supreme Court of Canada decision on international liquidity issue PokerStars and FanDuel...

Written by Mark Keast