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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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TheScore Bet Hit With $200K Ontario Regulatory Penalty Following $380K Cash-Out Error
October 7, 2026

TheScore Bet Hit With $200K Ontario Regulatory Penalty Following $380K Cash-Out Error

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., operator of theScore Bet, CA$200,000 ($140,340) for allegedly failing to meet player-protection standards after presenting a customer with a cash-out...

Written by Mark Keast
Quebec Election Opens Door to Ontario-Style Private iGaming Market
October 6, 2026

Quebec Election Opens Door to Ontario-Style Private iGaming Market

The election of a Parti Québécois (PQ) government on Oct. 5 has set the stage for Quebec to dismantle Loto-Québec's monopoly and transition toward a competitive, Ontario-style private iGaming market. A Quebec flag blows in...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: NFL Week 4 Underdogs Deliver Big Day for Sportsbooks
October 5, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: NFL Week 4 Underdogs Deliver Big Day for Sportsbooks

Underdogs dominated the board in NFL Week 4, delivering a banner Sunday for Las Vegas sportsbooks as public favorites stumbled across key matchups. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye led his team to an upset...

Written by Mark Keast
theScore Bet Inks Multiyear Canadian Partnership With NFL
October 4, 2026

theScore Bet Inks Multiyear Canadian Partnership With NFL

PENN Entertainment’s theScore Bet has secured a multiyear deal with the NFL, granting the operator enhanced fan engagement tools across Canada. theScore Bet announces a new multi-year partnership with the NFL, giving the iGaming operator...

Written by Mark Keast
BetMGM Launches Blueprint’s Game of Thrones Slot Across Four US States
October 1, 2026

BetMGM Launches Blueprint’s Game of Thrones Slot Across Four US States

Blueprint Gaming and BetMGM have launched the Game of Thrones slot across four U.S. markets, expanding the title south of the border following a strong debut in Ontario and Alberta. The Game of Thrones slot...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Golden Knights Open Season With Statement Win, Aces Face Decisive Game 3
September 30, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Golden Knights Open Season With Statement Win, Aces Face Decisive Game 3

The Vegas Golden Knights opened their 2026–27 regular season on a winning note Wednesday night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena to secure a victory in Ryan Craig’s head coaching debut. Shea Theodore,...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: NFL Underdogs Turn Week 3 Upside Down as Backup QBs Deliver
September 29, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: NFL Underdogs Turn Week 3 Upside Down as Backup QBs Deliver

Case Keenum’s performance for the Chicago Bears in their Monday Night Football win was another reminder that oddsmakers have mis-priced backup quarterbacks all season, Craig Mucklow, vice president of trading at Caesars Sportsbook, said. Case...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta Invests CA$2.4M in Gambling Treatment as New iGaming Market Takes Shape
September 29, 2026

Alberta Invests CA$2.4M in Gambling Treatment as New iGaming Market Takes Shape

The Alberta government announced a CA$2.4 million ($1.7 million) investment in Brick House Recovery Centre to expand gambling treatment and recovery services for Albertans experiencing gambling-related harm. Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red...

Written by Mark Keast
DraftKings Lands Exclusive Sportsbook Sponsorship for NHL on Prime
September 28, 2026

DraftKings Lands Exclusive Sportsbook Sponsorship for NHL on Prime

On the eve of a new National Hockey League (NHL) season, DraftKings Inc. announced a new partnership with NHL on Prime, becoming the exclusive sportsbook and online casino integration sponsor of Wednesday Night Hockey. A...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Oddsmakers Size Up Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Chances
September 27, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Oddsmakers Size Up Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Chances

After coming within two victories of their second Stanley Cup championship last season, expectations for the Las Vegas Golden Knights remain predictably high, as the team prepares to open their tenth National Hockey League (NHL)...

Written by Mark Keast