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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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Live Dealer AI Technology is Closer Than You Might Think
November 12, 2025

Live Dealer AI Technology is Closer Than You Might Think

Goal is to create industry's first AI dealer experience Playgon commits US$1 million to the development of the technology New technology will be available to online gaming operators globally in Q2 2026 Vancouver-based Playgon Games...

Written by Mark Keast
Sports Betting News: The Ascendant L.A. Lakers and the NFL’s Drake Maye Effect
November 11, 2025

Sports Betting News: The Ascendant L.A. Lakers and the NFL’s Drake Maye Effect

LeBron cleared for contact basketball activities for NBA's Lakers Bettor bets huge on Patriots Super Bowl win Makhachev big betting favourite to win the welterweight title at UFC 322 Saturday in New York The big...

Written by Mark Keast
Great Canadian Entertainment Finalizes Hastings Casino Sale
November 11, 2025

Great Canadian Entertainment Finalizes Hastings Casino Sale

Casino portion of Hastings Racecourse & Casino sold to B.C. First Nation Hastings Casino an entertainment landmark in Vancouver, with 400 slot machines This is the latest B.C. casino sale for Great Canadian Entertainment Great...

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Great Canadian Entertainment Announces Sale of Another B.C. Casino
November 10, 2025

Great Canadian Entertainment Announces Sale of Another B.C. Casino

Elements Casino Chilliwack sold to B.C. First Nation Deal announced today the latest in a series of B.C. casino sales Great Canadian Entertainment has gaming and entertainment properties in 23 cities across Canada Great Canadian...

Written by Mark Keast
MLB and Sportsbook Partners Announce Limits on Pitching Markets
November 10, 2025

MLB and Sportsbook Partners Announce Limits on Pitching Markets

MLB announces new limits on pitch-level markets Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly worked with bettors, rigging pitches Ortiz appears in court today, makes $500,000 bail Sportsbook operators have agreed to place a $200 wagering limit on...

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Huge Swings in Super Bowl Odds After NFL Week 10
November 10, 2025

Huge Swings in Super Bowl Odds After NFL Week 10

Sunday's slate of NFL games resulted in a shakeup of Super Bowl odds across the league The Buffalo Bills saw their odds lengthen, while the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks are looking at shorter odds...

Written by Mark Keast
Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges
November 9, 2025

Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges

MLB pitchers accused of rigging pitches so gamblers could cash in on prop bets Today's indictments latest in ongoing legal issues involving pro sports and gambling Ortiz set to appear in court tomorrow, Clase not...

Written by Mark Keast
Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well
November 9, 2025

Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well

In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corporations, if the Atlantic Lottery Corporation annual report issued last month is any indication....

Written by Mark Keast
One Third of Americans Say NBA Coaches and Players Bet Illegally on Games
November 8, 2025

One Third of Americans Say NBA Coaches and Players Bet Illegally on Games

12% of Americans think that NBA players and coaches are involved in illegal activities to influence betting 29% of Americans think that players missing shots or rebounds on purpose or faking injuries to influence bets...

Written by Mark Keast
With MIXI Deal Done, It’s Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Canada
November 7, 2025

With MIXI Deal Done, It’s Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Canada

PointsBet Canada gears up for Alberta market launch, in early 2026 MIXI gets down to learning more about Canadian operation Now that uncertainty over ownership is out of the way, it’s full steam ahead to further...

Written by Mark Keast