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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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Somewhere Over the Rainbow: BetMGM Casino Launches Wizard of Oz Slots
March 7, 2025

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: BetMGM Casino Launches Wizard of Oz Slots

Light & Wonder announces suite of Wizard of Oz branded slot games Top jackpot 1000x bet win BetMGM gets content boost as online casinos in Ontario hits 83% market share Light & Wonder has announced...

Written by Mark Keast
Dana White Announces New Boxing Promotion With Saudis
March 6, 2025

Dana White Announces New Boxing Promotion With Saudis

White plays up the business potential of boxing after spending years running it down Partnership deal between Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and TKO, which owns UFC and WWE First boxing event planned for 2026...

Written by Mark Keast
Fitzdares Shuts Down Ontario Operations
March 4, 2025

Fitzdares Shuts Down Ontario Operations

Fitzdares looked to bring its premium, luxury brand to Ontario Ontario was the first international market Fitzdares expanded to outside the UK H2 Gambling Capital estimates Fitzdares had a market share of 0.2% British operator...

Written by Mark Keast
GeoComply Names New CEO as Co-Founders Step Into New Roles
March 4, 2025

GeoComply Names New CEO as Co-Founders Step Into New Roles

Kip Levin was the former President of FanDuel GeoComply founders say they can now focus more on long-term strategic vision and innovation GeoCompy analyzes over 1 billion transactions every month GeoComply, based in Vancouver, has...

Written by Mark Keast
Boosted Prize Pool For Next Month’s WSOP Toronto Event
March 1, 2025

Boosted Prize Pool For Next Month’s WSOP Toronto Event

Look for a boost in prize money for next month's World Series of Poker International Circuit Event at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, organizers are saying. Canadian gaming: $2,000 Main Event The event made its...

Written by Mark Keast
PointsBet Board Accepts US$220 Million Takeover Bid
February 27, 2025

PointsBet Board Accepts US$220 Million Takeover Bid

Company had also received competing bid from BlueBet Deal comes as PointsBet issues H1 FY 2025 report Total net win in Canada (sportsbetting and igaming) up 18% PointsBet’s board has announced the company is accepting...

Written by Mark Keast
New ALC CEO: We’re Losing $200 Million a Year to Illegal Operators
February 26, 2025

New ALC CEO: We’re Losing $200 Million a Year to Illegal Operators

New Atlantic Lottery Corporation President and CEO weighs in on grey market Illegal operators removing $200 million from Atlantic province coffers Provincial lottery corporations team up The new president and CEO of the Atlantic Lottery...

Written by Mark Keast
BCLC Latest to Warn People About Illegal Online Casino Scams
February 26, 2025

BCLC Latest to Warn People About Illegal Online Casino Scams

BCLC latest lottery corporation to issue warning about scams People being duped into handing over personal financial info Scams share fraudulent posts and advertisements with names, logos, and images of BC casinos The British Columbia...

Written by Mark Keast
Culinary Icon Gordon Ramsay Opens First Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada
February 25, 2025

Culinary Icon Gordon Ramsay Opens First Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada

Gordon Ramsay, the culinary icon, multi-Michelin-starred chef and television star, was on hand along with 200 VIP guests and dignitaries to officially open Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort in British Columbia Friday night. Ramsay's...

Written by Mark Keast
Most Profitable Month Ever for Ontario Sportsbooks
February 25, 2025

Most Profitable Month Ever for Ontario Sportsbooks

Sportsbooks generate CAD $91.9 million in gaming revenue in January Highest revenue-generating sportsbook month ever Casino still dominates the market Industry observers can get a closer look at the Ontario igaming market now that iGaming...

Written by Mark Keast