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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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394 stories by Mark Keast

BCLC Latest to Warn People About Illegal Online Casino Scams

BCLC latest lottery corporation to issue warning about scams People being duped into handing over personal financial info Scams share fraudulent posts and advertisements with names, logos, and images of BC casinos The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is the latest provincial...

Mark Keast February 26, 2025

Culinary Icon Gordon Ramsay Opens First Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada

Gordon Ramsay, the culinary icon, multi-Michelin-starred chef and television star, was on hand along with 200 VIP guests and dignitaries to officially open Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort in British Columbia Friday night. Ramsay's First Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada Canadian...

Mark Keast February 25, 2025

Most Profitable Month Ever for Ontario Sportsbooks

Sportsbooks generate CAD $91.9 million in gaming revenue in January Highest revenue-generating sportsbook month ever Casino still dominates the market Industry observers can get a closer look at the Ontario igaming market now that iGaming Ontario is releasing monthly financial snapshots as...

Mark Keast February 25, 2025

Kambi Group Taking Over as OLG’s Sportsbook Partner

Kambi Group assumes OLG contract through 2032 OLG has 16% market share in Ontario, according to H2 data 100% OLG proceeds go back to province The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has a new sportsbook partner, with the news Monday that Kambi Group,...

Mark Keast February 24, 2025

Betting on USA-Canada Hockey Final “Off the Charts”

DraftKings’ Las Vegas bookmaker Johnny Avello says 4 Nations Face-Off final was the biggest hockey handle they’ve ever had USA-Canada final draws 9.3 million viewers in the U.S. on ESPN, most watched NHL-sanctioned game in decades 10.7 million people across Canada tuned...

Mark Keast February 22, 2025

Bragg Gaming Group Announces Content Deal with Loto-Québec

Bragg enters second Canadian province Loto-Québec gets exclusive access to Bragg casino content Deal part of Bragg expansion plans Loto-Québec is looking to boost its library of online casino content after a deal announced today with Bragg Gaming Group. Bragg Goes Live in...

Mark Keast February 20, 2025

Strap On Your Helmets: USA and Canada Go At It Again Tonight in Boston

Sportsbooks expect five times the betting volume for 4 Nations Face-Off final compared to NBA Key injuries impact betting lines - USA favorites at -120 No Trump in attendance The fabulous showcase that has been the 4 Nations Face-Off wraps up Thursday evening...

Mark Keast February 20, 2025

Ontario Sportsbooks Get In On Political Betting Action

Carney betting favorite to succeed Trudeau Odds tightening between Conservatives and Liberals on federal front Provincial election has Conservatives as heavy betting favorites These are roller coaster times on the political front in Canada and BetMGM is betting on Ontarians putting their...

Mark Keast February 19, 2025

The McDonald’s of iCasino? New Betty Canada CEO on How They Will Double Revenue

USD $114 million-dollar net revenue run rate in 2024 after originally projecting USD $20 million 39,000 active players after predicting 6,600 New business model aims at making Betty the "McDonald’s of iCasino" These are bullish times at Betty, the online casino platform...

Mark Keast February 19, 2025

Big Time Betting Engagement Expected for U.S.-Canada Hockey Showdown

U.S national anthem booed Sportsbooks expect big boost in betting ESPN rating for U.S.-Finland scores viewership number 276% higher than prime time NHL game average It’s been a long time since Canadians have been this angry at the United States. That’s true if...

Mark Keast February 14, 2025