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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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898 stories by Mark Keast

BetRivers Teams with Gateway Casinos to Connect Online, Land-Based Gaming in Alberta
August 28, 2026

BetRivers Teams with Gateway Casinos to Connect Online, Land-Based Gaming in Alberta

BetRivers, the online gaming brand operated by Rush Street Interactive, and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment are partnering on a new cross-promotional initiative six weeks into Alberta’s open iGaming market. Exterior image of Gateway's Starlight Casino...

Written by Mark Keast
AGCO Fines NorthStar $100K Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
August 28, 2026

AGCO Fines NorthStar $100K Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a fine of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with provincial anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. Dr. Karin Schnarr, registrar and...

Written by Mark Keast
ToonieBet Expands CFL Footprint with Ottawa Redblacks Partnership
August 26, 2026

ToonieBet Expands CFL Footprint with Ottawa Redblacks Partnership

ToonieBet has partnered with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks, a team still searching for its first win after 10 games this season. But Daniel Madmon, head of ToonieBet Canada, said the partnership is rooted in the...

Written by Mark Keast
BetMGM Brings Las Vegas Live Dealer Casino Games to Alberta
August 25, 2026

BetMGM Brings Las Vegas Live Dealer Casino Games to Alberta

BetMGM has launched live dealer casino games streamed directly from Las Vegas for players in Alberta, the iGaming operator announced. BetMGM, the iGaming and sports betting operator, announced that live dealer casino games streamed directly...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Regulator Fines Booming Games $70K Over Prohibited Auto-Play Feature
August 24, 2026

Ontario Regulator Fines Booming Games $70K Over Prohibited Auto-Play Feature

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued CAD $70,000 in monetary penalties to Booming Games after non-compliant auto-play mechanics were accessible on several slot titles for multiple months. Booming Games has been...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Why the Hype on Rookie QBs Is Overpriced
August 23, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Why the Hype on Rookie QBs Is Overpriced

All eyes in Las Vegas are on Fernando Mendoza, where oddsmakers are adjusting expectations based on how the Raiders staff evaluates their new rookie signal-caller. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson throws during the second...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Face Texans as Defensive Questions Mount
August 20, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Face Texans as Defensive Questions Mount

Big questions loom over the Las Vegas Raiders defense as they head into tonight's preseason matchup against the Texans in Houston. Brandon Johnson of the Las Vegas Raiders in action during the joint practice with...

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Novig Posts $125M Debut Week in Prediction Market Launch Amid Multi-State Legal Battles
August 20, 2026

Novig Posts $125M Debut Week in Prediction Market Launch Amid Multi-State Legal Battles

Prediction market platform Novig generated more than $125 million in notional trading volume during its first week of operation, surpassing opening-week sports contract figures from rivals like Kalshi and Polymarket U.S. even as it wages...

Written by Mark Keast
Fanatics Sportsbook Strikes Official NFL Sportsbook Deal Ahead of Kickoff
August 18, 2026

Fanatics Sportsbook Strikes Official NFL Sportsbook Deal Ahead of Kickoff

Fanatics Sportsbook has secured an official sports betting partnership with the NFL under a new multi-year deal. A general view of Lumen Field in Seattle during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers...

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Novig Sues Wisconsin in Fifth State Challenge Over Sports Event Contracts
August 18, 2026

Novig Sues Wisconsin in Fifth State Challenge Over Sports Event Contracts

Prediction market operator Novig has sued Wisconsin officials to shield its platform from state gambling enforcement—marking the fifth state the company has targeted since launching its sports event contracts nationwide on Aug. 4. Tyrod Taylor...

Written by Mark Keast