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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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749 stories by Mark Keast

B.C. Sued Over Gambling Safeguards After Disbarred Lawyer Loses Millions

Disbarred lawyer suing former employees, casino and banks, accusing former employee of gambling stolen funds through a B.C. casino B.C. Supreme Court allows request to add BCLC and provincial government to defendant list Trial set for June 2027 A disbarred lawyer in British Columbia (B.C.)...

Mark Keast May 8, 2026

50,000 Canadians Can’t Be Wrong: How the ‘At Par’ Promo is Dominating Downtown Las Vegas This Summer

5,100 hotel rooms booked over the first three months Program treats Canadian dollar at par with the U.S. dollar LVCVA reports 17.4% drop in Canadian travel to Las Vegas in 2025 Over 50,000 Canadians have cashed in on the "at par" promotion...

Mark Keast May 7, 2026
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AGCO Fines Two Major Suppliers for Enabling Unregulated Gambling Sites

Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions each fined CAD $40,000 by AGCO Both companies were found to have had their online casino content available on unregulated platforms AGCO has pledged to step up efforts to crack down on unregulated igaming websites in Ontario...

Mark Keast May 7, 2026

Report: NCAA, Regulators Probe Texas Tech QB Sorsby Over Alleged Bets on Own Team

Indiana Gaming Commission and Ohio Casino Control Commission reportedly investigating Sorsby Texas Tech QB hires prominent lawyer to try to regain college eligibility Sorsby among highest ranked quarterbacks expected to go in 2027 NFL Draft State gaming commissions in Indiana and Ohio...

Mark Keast May 7, 2026

Mitch Marner Mania: Why the Golden Knights Star has Become the Biggest Name in NHL Prop Betting

Vegas Golden Knights host Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 tonight at T-Mobile Arena Mitch Marner a prop betting favorite for Golden Knights Vegas are a -160 betting favorite over Ducks  Prop betting on Mitch Marner is hitting fever pitch this week, with...

Mark Keast May 6, 2026

Ontario’s Betting Landscape Shifts Tomorrow as FanDuel and PokerStars Debut Long-Awaited Unified Experience

The PokerStars Ontario app is officially non-operational as of May 7, 2026. Access to PokerStars games is now restricted solely to the FanDuel platform for all Ontario users. No date has been set for a relaunch of a dedicated poker client while...

Mark Keast May 6, 2026

Alberta’s iGaming Explosion: 28 Operators Prep for July 13 Launch

AGLC confirms "high volume" of enquiries relating to new regulated iGaming market Alberta's new open igaming market set to go live July 13 DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars and BetMGM among big names targeting early market share Alberta’s July 13 iGaming launch is rapidly taking...

Mark Keast May 6, 2026

Betty Casino Targets UK Expansion Amid Massive Gaming Tax Hike

Group CEO announces plans as part of Q1 2026 investor update Company introduced decentralized franchise business model in 2025 Betty launched in regulated Ontario igaming market in February 2023 Toronto-based iGaming operator Betty Gaming CA Ltd. has secured a UK operating license and is set...

Mark Keast May 5, 2026

Lucky Ontario iCasino Player Hits Historic CAD $1.86 million Progressive Jackpot

A theScore Casino player won an all-time high $1.86 million on a $1.10 spin last Thursday. The DropZone progressive jackpot, which accumulates from opted-in player bets, automatically resets following a win. PENN Entertainment’s casino offering now features over 2,200 games in Ontario...

Mark Keast May 4, 2026

Nevada Gaming Revenue Jumps 12% in March As Downtown Reports Growth

11.78% year-over-year increase in Nevada net gaming revenue in March Las Vegas Strip casinos generate a 14.43% increase in gaming win compared to March 2025 State sees 17.24% year-over-year increase in taxes collected after four months in a row of YoY decreases...

Mark Keast May 3, 2026