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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

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

Delta Bingo & Gaming Selects Strive to Power Digital Relaunch

On the Canadian gaming front, Delta Bingo & Gaming has chosen Vancouver-based gaming tech firm Strive Gaming to power its digital relaunch. Canadian Gaming: Meeting the Needs of Operators Delta was founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1966 and is a family-owned business....

Mark Keast April 16, 2025

AGCO Drops $120K Fine on Casino Resort Toronto Over Dealer Cheat Scheme

OPP investigation led to charges in March 2024 AGCO conducted independent compliance review Allegations into two dealers colluding with casino patrons The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a CAD $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto alleging...

Mark Keast April 16, 2025

Rivalry Releases KPI Growth Snapshot for Q1 2025

Rivalry undertook strategic pivot going into 2025 Preliminary KPIs and revenue figures for Q1 ended March 31 First quarter under Rivalry’s revamped operating model shows more revenue user Toronto-based Rivalry, the sportsbook and iGaming operator for digital-first players, has released an early snapshot...

Mark Keast April 16, 2025