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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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395 stories by Mark Keast

Loto-Québec Reports Big Jump in Q1 Revenues

Loto-Québec is reporting YoY revenue growth of more than 11% for the first quarter of the current fiscal year The crown corporation reports much of the growth is due to improved performance in its casino hall business Loto-Québec's digital gaming platform is...

Mark Keast September 18, 2025

Canadian Travel to the U.S. Drops Again. Where Does Las Vegas Sit?

25% drop in Canadian tourism to the U.S. in August, seventh month in a row of decline Trump remains a factor impacting Canadians, but so are high costs in Las Vegas and a low Canadian dollar LVCVA launches first-ever Vegas-wide sale The...

Mark Keast September 17, 2025

Rush Street and Sightline Launch Integrated Payments Debit Solution

RSI and fintech provider Sightline launch new industry debit card solution Product debuts on BetRivers igaming platform Customers gain greater control over their money It’s an industry first, according to Rush Street Interactive (RSI) – an integrated debit payments solution, in partnership with Sightline Payments, the...

Mark Keast September 16, 2025

Burrow Injury Devastating for Bengals

Bengals' QB to undergo surgery for turf toe injury DraftKings' Avello says Bengals still have potential to remain competitive Allen still the betting favourite for NFL MVP By far the biggest NFL news impacting betting lines is the severity of the injury...

Mark Keast September 15, 2025

Bragg Announces Debt Financing Deal, Update on Cyber Breach

Bragg Gaming Group secures new debt facility Cyber breach from August considered resolved after investigation by independent third party Borrowing costs will be less than half of its prior note debt, company says It was a busy Friday for Toronto’s Bragg Gaming...

Mark Keast September 14, 2025

SIGA To Appeal $1.175 Million FINTRAC Fine

SIGA fined $1.175 million for alleged anti-money laundering administration violations SIGA operates 7 casinos in Saskatchewan SIGA announces its intention to appeal the decision The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) says it will be appealing a fine of $1.175 million imposed by...

Mark Keast September 14, 2025

AGA Study Shows Majority of People Want Regulation for Sports Event Contracts

Four in five Americans say sports event contracts should be regulated like other forms of sports betting Prediction markets introduce NFL offerings for new season Prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket also offer spread and total categories There has been a lot of talk and...

Mark Keast September 12, 2025

Man Sentenced in Connection to Death of Moncton Casino Manager

Incident occurred at Casino New Brunswick in 2023 Casino manager died after incident with intoxicated patron Three years in prison for manslaughter for man convicted The man convicted of manslaughter after an altercation at a Moncton casino has been sentenced to three years in prison. Three-Year...

Mark Keast September 11, 2025

CGA: Do You Really Want To Protect Young People From Gambling Harms?

Op-ed says onslaught of sports betting ads makes gambling a danger for youth Canadian Gaming Association says the industry already has guardrails on gaming ads National advertising bill would put restrictions on ads The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) says the dangers of problem...

Mark Keast September 11, 2025

NFL Week 2: Purdy and Kittle Injuries Impact 49ers Betting

Kittle and Purdy injuries impact betting lines Ravens lead most lopsided money line picks so far  Are the Dolphins as bad as they appeared in Week 1? There are a couple of news items today impacting NFL betting heading into Week 2, led by...

Mark Keast September 9, 2025