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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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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Opens Its Casino Doors in Ontario
August 20, 2025

Golden Nugget Online Gaming Opens Its Casino Doors in Ontario

Ontario is the fifth jurisdiction where the Golden Nugget Online Gaming casino app is now live Golden Nugget Online Gaming was acquired by DraftKings in a 2022 deal 50 licensed operators and 87 sites are...

Written by Mark Keast
Evoplay Enters Ontario Market Via Rivalry Partnership
August 19, 2025

Evoplay Enters Ontario Market Via Rivalry Partnership

Evoplay debuts online casino content in the Ontario market with Rivalry deal Rivalry down the road after operational restructuring Evoplay is officially introducing twenty titles from its casino game library into the Ontario market via...

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Fifth Individual in Alberta Casino ATM Scam Still at Large
August 19, 2025

Fifth Individual in Alberta Casino ATM Scam Still at Large

Hisham Ismaeel, who's charged with fraud over $5,000, is still at large Six search warrants in Edmonton were executed by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region after uncovering evidence of fraud and money laundering A...

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BetMGM Launches Exclusive Rakin’ Bacon Slots Online and at Land-Based Casinos
August 18, 2025

BetMGM Launches Exclusive Rakin’ Bacon Slots Online and at Land-Based Casinos

Exclusive omnichannel launch of new slot games in Michigan and New Jersey Rakin' Bacon! slots by AGS popular with players BetMGM and slot, table and online gaming product supplier AGS have announced the exclusive launch...

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Bragg Gaming Group Announces Cybersecurity Incident
August 18, 2025

Bragg Gaming Group Announces Cybersecurity Incident

Cybersecurity attack discovered Saturday morning Bragg says business operations weren't impacted Toronto-based Bragg does business in 11 countries Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group announced that the company was hit by a cybersecurity incident, but there’s no...

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Date Night Tradition Credited for $34 Million Lotto Win
August 18, 2025

Date Night Tradition Credited for $34 Million Lotto Win

Life-changing $34 million lotto win for Ontario couple New dream home, cross-Canada trip, and diamond ring among wish-list items An Ontario couple has turned a date night tradition into a $34 million lottery score. According...

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Bragg Gaming Group Reports Slight Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue for Q2
August 17, 2025

Bragg Gaming Group Reports Slight Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue for Q2

4.9% year over year increase in revenue in Q2 Big increase in proprietary content revenue for Toronto-based company Bigger focus on optimizing operating costs through remainder of 2025 Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group is reporting a...

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Optimove NFL Study Gives Sportsbook Operators Insights on How To Shape Offerings
August 15, 2025

Optimove NFL Study Gives Sportsbook Operators Insights on How To Shape Offerings

77% plan to wager on the NFL this upcoming season Optimove NFL study meant to help direct sportsbook operators on how and why wagerers bet on the NFL The kickoff to NFL season fast approaches,...

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Ohio Commission Launches Investigation of Guardians Pitchers Over Gambling Allegations
August 14, 2025

Ohio Commission Launches Investigation of Guardians Pitchers Over Gambling Allegations

MLB investigating Guardians pitchers Clase and Ortiz over gambling allegations  OCCC announces independent investigation of Guardians' players over prop betting The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has joined Major League Baseball (MLB) in investigating two...

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Brady Tkachuk is Latest Pro Athlete to Reference Gambler Harassment
August 14, 2025

Brady Tkachuk is Latest Pro Athlete to Reference Gambler Harassment

Ottawa Senators' forward Brady Tkachuk says he had to change his Venmo account after heckling  Micro-market betting is gaining in popularity More pro athletes are referencing gambler harassment Ottawa Senators’ star forward Brady Tkachuk is...

Written by Mark Keast