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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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855 stories by Mark Keast

FanDuel Responds to Giolito Comments About Gambler Harassment
July 25, 2025

FanDuel Responds to Giolito Comments About Gambler Harassment

Red Sox' Giolito says online harassment is more of an issue as sports betting popularity increases MLB commissioner Manfred weighs in on threats to players A few days after Boston Red Sox Lucas Giolito talked...

Written by Mark Keast
Pinnacle Ontario and EveryMatrix Roll Out New Casino Platform
July 25, 2025

Pinnacle Ontario and EveryMatrix Roll Out New Casino Platform

EveryMatrix's CasinoEngine hits North American market Pinnacle looks at diversification of online casino product offering New bonus tool coming next Pinnacle Ontario and EveryMatrix are teaming up to bring Ontario bettors a new casino platform, called...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Gaming Market Sees Decrease in Revenue As Summer Slowdown Kicks In
July 24, 2025

Ontario Gaming Market Sees Decrease in Revenue As Summer Slowdown Kicks In

Wagers in Ontario's regulated igaming market down 10% month over month for June Casino marketshare increases to 88% Sports betting sees whopping decrease in cash wagers Summer slowdown is now official, looking at the igaming market...

Written by Mark Keast
Prime Skill Games CEO Responds to AGCO: Legal Action Coming
July 23, 2025

Prime Skill Games CEO Responds to AGCO: Legal Action Coming

Prime Skill Games CEO says games are based on skill, not chance AGCO says it will remove "unapproved gambling machines" from Ontario retail locations Prime Skill Games says AGCO is pressuring business owners to remove...

Written by Mark Keast
AGCO Removes Unapproved Gambling Machines From Ontario Convenience Stores
July 20, 2025

AGCO Removes Unapproved Gambling Machines From Ontario Convenience Stores

AGCO takes steps to revoke lottery seller registrations of a number of retailers in the GTA Unregulated gaming machines have increasingly proliferated across North America The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) pushes on...

Written by Mark Keast
Titanplay Re-Launches Platform in Ontario
July 20, 2025

Titanplay Re-Launches Platform in Ontario

Titanplay went live in Ontario in 2024 Operator relaunches in busy Ontario marketplace with more casino offerings Titanplay has re-launched in the busy Ontario igaming market, calling it a “strategic re-entry”, led by what the...

Written by Mark Keast
Caitlin Clark Injuries Scaring People Away From Fever Futures
July 19, 2025

Caitlin Clark Injuries Scaring People Away From Fever Futures

Fever futures and WNBA MVP betting impacted by Clark injuries WNBA all-star game set for tonight on ABC Fever are still most-bet team to win the Finals with 58% handle, down from 83% WNBA star...

Written by Mark Keast
Betr Confirms Intention To Sell Off PointsBet Canada as Part of Takeover Bid
July 18, 2025

Betr Confirms Intention To Sell Off PointsBet Canada as Part of Takeover Bid

Betr increases offer to take over Australian-based PointsBet Deal would include selling off Canadian operations to Hard Rock Digital for US $29.6 million PointsBet directors recommend sale of company to Japanese firm MIXI The back-and-forth industry...

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$43 Million Paid Out to Ontario Municipalities in OLG’s 1st Quarter
July 17, 2025

$43 Million Paid Out to Ontario Municipalities in OLG’s 1st Quarter

Over $43 million paid to Ontario municipalities in Q1 to benefit local services Payments based on set formula tied to slot revenues Casino Woodbine in Toronto generated $9.1 million payment The Ontario Lottery and Gaming...

Written by Mark Keast
Provincial Lottery Corporations Applaud Meta’s Attempts to Clamp Down on Fraudulent Ads
July 17, 2025

Provincial Lottery Corporations Applaud Meta’s Attempts to Clamp Down on Fraudulent Ads

Scammers are pretending to be online gaming apps for casinos Players at risk of handing over personal financial data New Meta rules for advertisers require written permission from the company Provincial lottery corporations are giving...

Written by Mark Keast