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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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368 stories by Mark Keast

Gateway Gets Stamp of Approval to Move Innisfil Casino

OLG and Ontario government give blessing to casino move Construction can't start until zoning approval from province Past news reports says Gateway plans to expand casino; no comment from Gateway itself Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and the government of Ontario has approved...

Mark Keast April 27, 2025

Canadian Election: What’s Next for Gaming if the Liberals Win?

CGA President & CEO weighs in on what will happen in igaming if Liberals win again Liberals big favourites to win election according to betting markets Prediction market still heavily favour Liberals but big Conservative betting volume We’re down to the final...

Mark Keast April 26, 2025

Bragg Announces Deal with Lenders to Help Propel Growth Opps

Bragg Gaming Group, the Toronto-based igaming content and platform technology solutions provider, serving online and land-based gaming operators, today announced a deal with its lenders which company executives says will give it more flexibility to pursue strategic growth strategies. New Third Party...

Mark Keast April 25, 2025

TCG to Launch Curling’s First Pro League

Sports betting synergies in curling's first pro league TCG launches league with six franchises Play to begin in April 2026, in Canada, U.S. and Europe If there’s one thing Nic Sulsky knows, as he continues to build The Curling Group (TCG), as its Co-Founder...

Mark Keast April 25, 2025

Ontario Sees 31% Year-Over-Year Increase in Total iGaming Wagers

CAD $82.7 billion in wagers, CAD $3.2 billion in GGR in FY 2024/25 Market channelization study: Less people wagering on regulated sites Casino dominates Ontario market iGaming Ontario today posted steady year-over-year growth in the province’s competitive igaming market - CAD $82.7 billion in...

Mark Keast April 24, 2025

2025 NFL Draft Day: Updated Sports Betting Odds

Thursday night is the start of the NFL draft, a time when the rumors, chatter, and mock-draft boards are finally are shelved, and teams get down to making their picks and filling out their rosters for next season. The first round of...

Mark Keast April 24, 2025

Caesars Entertainment Launches NBA-Inspired Slot as Playoffs Hit High Gear

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has announced the launch of a new NBA-inspired slot game across its iGaming platforms in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. Called NBA Triple Double Power Combo, the slot, developed in collaboration with Games Global, is now live across Caesars...

Mark Keast April 24, 2025

Ottawa’s Hard Rock Casino Hiring 600 Workers with Grand Opening on the Horizon

While an exact opening date for the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa hasn’t been set yet, the news that the company is hiring people for 600 positions at the property suggests that the opening is close. Canadian Gaming: Job Fair...

Mark Keast April 21, 2025

New Alberta iGaming Legislation Clears Another Hurdle

Bill 48 heads for debate in legislative committee Alberta iGaming Corporation would oversee Ontario-like igaming model Predictions of early 2026 market launch Bill 48, Alberta’s new igaming legislation, has taken another step forward, this week passing second reading in the provincial Legislative Assembly. Ontario-Style...

Mark Keast April 20, 2025

$27 Million Paid Out to Ontario Municipalities from Casino Revenues in Q4

Municipalities across Ontario received $27.3 million in Q4 Payments to Ontario municipalities based on graduated scale of casino revenues $142.4 million paid out in FY 2025 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced Thursday it made CA$27,301,476 in fourth quarter (Jan. 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025)...

Mark Keast April 17, 2025