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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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461 stories by Mark Keast

CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta

CGA and Ipsos survey shows lower channelization for government-run platforms Most gamers in Alberta and B.C. think unregulated sites are legal AGLC has claimed over 45% market channelization to its platform in the past The Canadian Gaming Association in tandem with Ipsos...

Mark Keast June 16, 2025

NHL Free Agency Betting: Where Does Mitch Marner End Up?

The Toronto Maple Leafs' star right wing Mitch Marner is set to become a free agent at the season's end FanDuel has opened a market on Marner's next team, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights the betting favorite Other teams expected to...

Mark Keast June 16, 2025

The Industry Comes to Toronto: Canadian Gaming Summit Preview

Summit runs Tuesday through Thursday in Toronto Third year that SBC is running Canadian industry event Over 3,000 attendees expected, plus 75 exhibitors and 150 expert speakers The Canadian Gaming Summit will run Tuesday through Thursday in Toronto. The premier industry event...

Mark Keast June 16, 2025

Maverick Games Launches With Delasport’s Sportsbook in Ontario

Maverick launch pushes number of licensed operators in Ontario to 50 High-reward jackpot option The number of licensed igaming operators in Ontario has now grown to 50, with 85 websites, with the news that Maverick Games has gone live with its sports...

Mark Keast June 14, 2025

Kevin Durant’s Next Team Betting Odds, Giannis Antetokounmpo PO’d Over Media Coverage

Kevin Durant looking to move on from the Phoenix Suns Giannis Antetokounmpo has had enough with trade rumours that he's looking to leave the Milwaukee Bucks DraftKings has odds on both scenarios playing out Kevin Durant is working with his agent and...

Mark Keast June 13, 2025

Silver: Canada Back in the Mix for NBA Expansion Team

Silver makes comments about NBA expansion on Patrick show Grizzlies left Vancouver for Memphis in 2001 21 Canadians were on opening day rosters this NBA this season, most represented country outside U.S. Canadians of a certain vintage will remember the NBA’s Vancouver...

Mark Keast June 12, 2025

Bragg Announces Content Deal with Hard Rock Digital

New deal expands current Bragg content partnership with Hard Rock Company sets out to expand US footprint Bragg Gaming Group’s expansion into the US has taken another step forward with the announcement today of a new content deal with Hard Rock Digital....

Mark Keast June 11, 2025

Kitchener Man Hits $400K Online Slot Jackpot on Single Bet

$400K online slot mega win on single bet for Kitchener resident Winner plans to use proceeds to buy a house with fiancé What was supposed to be a quiet summer night lounging in the backyard turned into something else entirely for a Kitchener,...

Mark Keast June 11, 2025

First Nation Announces Tentative Deal to Purchase Hastings Racecourse & Casino

Great Canadian sold two other BC casino properties to First Nations in 2024 Casino expansion plans in the works Deal still needs to be finalized Great Canadian Entertainment has sold another British Columbia casino property – Hastings Racecourse & Casino, in Vancouver, to...

Mark Keast June 10, 2025

Inspired Launches Hybrid Dealer Game in Ontario After New Jersey Success

Game features exclusive Hybrid Dealer technology involving live experience Game was successfully launched first on Caesars Digital platform in New Jersey Inspired Entertainment Inc. has launched its Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins Hybrid Dealer game in Ontario and Michigan. This is after what the company says was...

Mark Keast June 9, 2025