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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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395 stories by Mark Keast

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

Q1 Results for NorthStar Point to Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion

NorthStar celebrating three years in business Q1 2025 financial results shows 32% year-over-year revenue increase 15% increase in casino game content NorthStar Gaming Inc. today announced its Q1 2025 financial results, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, highlighted by a...

Mark Keast May 29, 2025

UFC 316: Underdog Sean O’Malley is Attracting Lots of Money

DraftKings is looking at record handle on the UFC this summer Money is heading to Sean O'Malley in his fight against Merab Dvalishvili fight on June 7 Oddsmakers are also liking Ilia Topuria in UFC 317 The UFC has a jam-packed calendar...

Mark Keast May 29, 2025

High Roller Submits Application to Enter Crowded Ontario Market

Las Vegas-based online casino operator expects to launch in 2025 Ontario one of the largest regulated igaming markets in the world High Roller has portfolio of over 5,000 casino games In a presentation to investors in January, management at High Roller Technologies...

Mark Keast May 28, 2025

Manitoba Court Slaps Injunction on Grey Market Operator

Court issues injunction banning Bodog PlayNow only legal platform in Manitoba Hundreds of millions diverted to illegal operators Grey market operator Bodog has been told by a Manitoba court that it must cease operations in the Canadian province, the latest salvo launched against the Caribbean-based...

Mark Keast May 28, 2025