462 stories by Mark Keast
Number of Canadians Traveling to the U.S. Tumbles Again in June
22.1% decrease in the number of Canadians who travelled to the U.S. in June Double digit drops in both car and air travel in every month since April Leger study said over half (56%) of those who had planned to travel to...
Celine Dion’s Son Chasing WSOP’s $10 Million First-Place Prize
Rene-Charles Angelil has gotten through Day 5 of the World Series of Poker $10K Main Event Angelil's late father was an avid poker player Celine Dion isn't a big fan of poker, son says, but might attend final table if he makes...
Changes Afoot for 2026 Canadian Gaming Summit
SBC moving 2026 Canadian Gaming Summit from June to May to accommodate World Cup Over 3,000 delegates and 1,000 operators at this past June's CGS Next year’s FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada is going to have huge impacts in...
Soft2Bet Announces Multiyear Sports Betting Partnership with CFL
Soft2Bet's ToonieBet named Official Sports Betting and Casino Partner of the CFL Multiyear deal gives ToonieBet access to CFL data and stats to boost in-game wagering and futures Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet is the latest to join forces with the Canadian Football League, named...
TAPPP and BetMGM Launch Sportsbook-Branded Gift Cards in Ontario
BetMGM igaming gift cards available at 2,500 retail locations in Ontario Gift cards an industry first for Canada BetMGM has become the first igaming operator in Canada to offer branded retail gift cards for sports betting and online casino enthusiasts. 99% Redemption...
AGCO Signs Off on MIXI’s Takeover Bid for PointsBet
Betr and MIXI are still scrapping over ownership of PointsBet MIXI would retain PointsBet Canada if successful with its takeover bid The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGC), the regulator for iGaming in the province, has signed off on MIXI’s proposed...
McGregor Says He’s Interested in Fighting at Trump’s UFC Event
Trump plans UFC event in front of 25,000 on White House lawn in 2026 UFC heavyweight Jon Jones hints at comeback McGregor hints at fighting at Trump event Conor McGregor has come out on X and said he’s interested in fighting at...
Bragg Expands U.S. Footprint With Fanatics Deal
Fanatics deal part of Bragg expansion efforts into U.S. market Exclusive access to Bragg proprietary content Online casino content includes proprietary titles Atomic Slot Lab, Wild Streak Gaming Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group announced the further expansion of its U.S. footprint, launching its...
Manitoba Judge Bans Bodog from Province
Court slapped injunction against Bodog last month Judge orders offshore online casino to cease all operations and advertising the province PlayNow is the only legal and regulated multi-product online gaming website in Manitoba A Manitoba judge has issued written reasons why he...
Trump’s Bringing UFC to the White House in 2026
Live UFC event in 2026 to mark America's 250th birthday Trump a big UFC supporter Sportsbook trader expects "above-average" business U.S. President Donald Trump has a been a front row regular at UFC fights, most recently at UFC 316 in New Jersey...
