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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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857 stories by Mark Keast

Alberta iGaming Market Launch Q1 2026?
March 14, 2025

Alberta iGaming Market Launch Q1 2026?

CGA President and CEO Paul Burns makes comment at NEXT.io Summit Industry source says to expect Alberta igaming legislation “soon” Alberta launch won’t make Fall 2025 NFL season; maybe the Super Bowl Canadian Gaming Association...

Written by Mark Keast
Polymarket Users Still Like Poilievre to Win Canadian Election
March 12, 2025

Polymarket Users Still Like Poilievre to Win Canadian Election

Mark Carney won the Liberal leadership vote in a landslide Election odds are tightening Conservative Party MP Pierre Poilievre is at a 59% chance to win, according to Polymarket Mark Carney is the new Prime...

Written by Mark Keast
Media report: MLB Commish Pushes Tampa Owner to Sell
March 10, 2025

Media report: MLB Commish Pushes Tampa Owner to Sell

Deadline on new stadium coming up on March 31 $2 billion stadium complex on the line Hurricane Milton in October tore the roof off Tropicana Field Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg has a deadline...

Written by Mark Keast
After Weeks of Luka Doncic Trade Pain, Dallas Sports Fans Find Some Relief
March 7, 2025

After Weeks of Luka Doncic Trade Pain, Dallas Sports Fans Find Some Relief

Big day for the NHL’s Dallas Stars as team lands superstar Stars now betting favorites to win the Stanley Cup Winners and losers on NHL Trade Deadline Day The clock struck 3 p.m. EST and...

Written by Mark Keast
Canadian Gaming: Fennica Scores Ontario Gaming License
March 7, 2025

Canadian Gaming: Fennica Scores Ontario Gaming License

Fennica can offer product to operators with supplier license Subsidiary of Finnish National Lottery Canadian Gaming Summit adds Cybersecurity Symposium Fennica Gaming is the latest supplier to hop into the crowded Ontario igaming market, with...

Written by Mark Keast
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