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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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Betty Announces Partnership With Maple Leafs and Raptors
June 19, 2025

Betty Announces Partnership With Maple Leafs and Raptors

Multiyear deal between Betty and Leafs/Raptors Slots operator committed to expansion in 2025, including new territories Activations with Leafs, Raptors to start in October If you live anywhere in Toronto, you know the power of...

Written by Mark Keast
Inspired Entertainment Launches First of Its Kind Hybrid Dealer Roulette Game
June 17, 2025

Inspired Entertainment Launches First of Its Kind Hybrid Dealer Roulette Game

Online roulette game creates live casino experience for players Hybrid dealer game debuts on Loto-Québec's online casino platform Inspired Entertainment has announced it has launched the first branded Hybrid Dealer Roulette game with Loto-Québec, the...

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Casino Days Fined $54,000 in Ontario for “Deceptive” Bonuses
June 17, 2025

Casino Days Fined $54,000 in Ontario for “Deceptive” Bonuses

AGCO cites "deceptive" bonus practices with $54,000 fine Casino Days was offering $2,000 welcome bonus for new players Player had complained after $8,500 in winnings were confiscated The operator behind Casino Days has been fined CAD $54,000...

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CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta
June 16, 2025

CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta

CGA and Ipsos survey shows lower channelization for government-run platforms Most gamers in Alberta and B.C. think unregulated sites are legal AGLC has claimed over 45% market channelization to its platform in the past The...

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NHL Free Agency Betting: Where Does Mitch Marner End Up?
June 16, 2025

NHL Free Agency Betting: Where Does Mitch Marner End Up?

The Toronto Maple Leafs' star right wing Mitch Marner is set to become a free agent at the season's end FanDuel has opened a market on Marner's next team, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights...

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The Industry Comes to Toronto: Canadian Gaming Summit Preview
June 16, 2025

The Industry Comes to Toronto: Canadian Gaming Summit Preview

Summit runs Tuesday through Thursday in Toronto Third year that SBC is running Canadian industry event Over 3,000 attendees expected, plus 75 exhibitors and 150 expert speakers The Canadian Gaming Summit will run Tuesday through...

Written by Mark Keast
Maverick Games Launches With Delasport’s Sportsbook in Ontario
June 14, 2025

Maverick Games Launches With Delasport’s Sportsbook in Ontario

Maverick launch pushes number of licensed operators in Ontario to 50 High-reward jackpot option The number of licensed igaming operators in Ontario has now grown to 50, with 85 websites, with the news that Maverick...

Written by Mark Keast
Kevin Durant’s Next Team Betting Odds, Giannis Antetokounmpo PO’d Over Media Coverage
June 13, 2025

Kevin Durant’s Next Team Betting Odds, Giannis Antetokounmpo PO’d Over Media Coverage

Kevin Durant looking to move on from the Phoenix Suns Giannis Antetokounmpo has had enough with trade rumours that he's looking to leave the Milwaukee Bucks DraftKings has odds on both scenarios playing out Kevin...

Written by Mark Keast
Silver: Canada Back in the Mix for NBA Expansion Team
June 12, 2025

Silver: Canada Back in the Mix for NBA Expansion Team

Silver makes comments about NBA expansion on Patrick show Grizzlies left Vancouver for Memphis in 2001 21 Canadians were on opening day rosters this NBA this season, most represented country outside U.S. Canadians of a...

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Bragg Announces Content Deal with Hard Rock Digital
June 11, 2025

Bragg Announces Content Deal with Hard Rock Digital

New deal expands current Bragg content partnership with Hard Rock Company sets out to expand US footprint Bragg Gaming Group’s expansion into the US has taken another step forward with the announcement today of a...

Written by Mark Keast