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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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780 stories by Mark Keast

Changes Afoot for 2026 Canadian Gaming Summit
July 10, 2025

Changes Afoot for 2026 Canadian Gaming Summit

SBC moving 2026 Canadian Gaming Summit from June to May to accommodate World Cup Over 3,000 delegates and 1,000 operators at this past June's CGS Next year’s FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada...

Written by Mark Keast
Soft2Bet Announces Multiyear Sports Betting Partnership with CFL
July 10, 2025

Soft2Bet Announces Multiyear Sports Betting Partnership with CFL

Soft2Bet's ToonieBet named Official Sports Betting and Casino Partner of the CFL Multiyear deal gives ToonieBet access to CFL data and stats to boost in-game wagering and futures Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet is the latest to join...

Written by Mark Keast
TAPPP and BetMGM Launch Sportsbook-Branded Gift Cards in Ontario
July 8, 2025

TAPPP and BetMGM Launch Sportsbook-Branded Gift Cards in Ontario

BetMGM igaming gift cards available at 2,500 retail locations in Ontario Gift cards an industry first for Canada BetMGM has become the first igaming operator in Canada to offer branded retail gift cards for sports...

Written by Mark Keast
AGCO Signs Off on MIXI’s Takeover Bid for PointsBet
July 8, 2025

AGCO Signs Off on MIXI’s Takeover Bid for PointsBet

Betr and MIXI are still scrapping over ownership of PointsBet MIXI would retain PointsBet Canada if successful with its takeover bid The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGC), the regulator for iGaming in the...

Written by Mark Keast
McGregor Says He’s Interested in Fighting at Trump’s UFC Event
July 5, 2025

McGregor Says He’s Interested in Fighting at Trump’s UFC Event

Trump plans UFC event in front of 25,000 on White House lawn in 2026 UFC heavyweight Jon Jones hints at comeback McGregor hints at fighting at Trump event Conor McGregor has come out on X...

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Bragg Expands U.S. Footprint With Fanatics Deal
July 4, 2025

Bragg Expands U.S. Footprint With Fanatics Deal

Fanatics deal part of Bragg expansion efforts into U.S. market Exclusive access to Bragg proprietary content Online casino content includes proprietary titles Atomic Slot Lab, Wild Streak Gaming Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group announced the further...

Written by Mark Keast
Manitoba Judge Bans Bodog from Province
July 4, 2025

Manitoba Judge Bans Bodog from Province

Court slapped injunction against Bodog last month Judge orders offshore online casino to cease all operations and advertising the province PlayNow is the only legal and regulated multi-product online gaming website in Manitoba A Manitoba...

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Trump’s Bringing UFC to the White House in 2026
July 4, 2025

Trump’s Bringing UFC to the White House in 2026

Live UFC event in 2026 to mark America's 250th birthday  Trump a big UFC supporter Sportsbook trader expects "above-average" business U.S. President Donald Trump has a been a front row regular at UFC fights, most...

Written by Mark Keast
Report: NBA’s Beasley Had Financial Issues; MLB Investigating Pitcher for Gambling
July 3, 2025

Report: NBA’s Beasley Had Financial Issues; MLB Investigating Pitcher for Gambling

Beasley under federal probe for gambling allegations  New media reports detail financial challenges MLB pitcher Ortiz on leave while being investigated for gambling allegations  NBA free agent Malik Beasley, under investigation in a federal gambling probe,...

Written by Mark Keast
Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
July 3, 2025

Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

New gaming space features 1,500 slot machines and 40 table games  New hotel and casino in Ottawa opens its doors on Thursday Questions remain about Hard Rock digital iGaming license for Ontario The CA$350 million...

Written by Mark Keast