814 stories by Mark Keast
Finland iGaming License Applications Hit 50 Ahead of 2027 Market Launch
Finland set to follow Sweden and Denmark in opening a regulated iGaming market on July 1, 2027 Private operators will compete with Veikkaus, the government-owned iGaming operator Majority of applicants so far are foreign companies,...
Judge Grants Injunction, Clearing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to Play This Fall
U.S. District Court judge grants temporary injunction against NCAA in Sorsby case Decision restores college eligibility, allowing quarterback to suit up for the 2026 college football season after investigation into a gambling addiction In court...
Alberta iGaming Registry Swells to 43 Operators Ahead of Launch
Industry heavyweights Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel headline the wave of incoming private brands Approved operators face a $50,000 CAD one-time application fee alongside a $150,000 CAD annual registration fee The new commercial framework ends the...
Loto-Québec Hits Record CAD $3 Billion Revenue Milestone for First Time
The provincial operator logged its fourth consecutive year of net income exceeding $1.5 billion A record-breaking CAD $1.914 billion was distributed to lottery winners across the 2025-26 fiscal year The stellar financial performance comes amid...
Betty Eyes Growth as UK and Alberta Launches Fuel Expansion
Betty's new UK iGaming platform went live June 1 Betty Canada CEO Chavdar Dimitrov bullish on the company's expansion into other global markets as the year plays out Betty also will be front and center...
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1: Odds, Picks and NBA Finals Betting Outlook
San Antonio Spurs betting favourites as they host the New York Knicks tonight Victor Wembanyama MVP betting favourite going into NBA Final Knicks, riding an 11-game playoff win streak, are coming off 10 days of...
Hurricanes Slight Favorites Over Golden Knights to Capture Stanley Cup Crown
Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes square off in Raleigh for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Tough series to handicap, said DraftKings' Johnny Avello Bettors looking at Vegas' experience, with three Cup Final...
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Moves to Restrict Deposit Levels for Players Under 25
New measure identifies a player group that research has shown to be more vulnerable to gambling Deposit limits require players under 25 to set a cap on how much money they can add to their...
Garrett Trade Sends Shockwaves Through Super Bowl Betting Markets
Myles Garrett trade to Los Angeles Rams rocks sports betting markets Sportsbooks immediately adjust Super Bowl futures, with Rams now betting favorites Rams generating highest handle percentage at BetMGM The blockbuster NFL trade this afternoon...
World Cup Betting Handle Could Top $4 Billion in U.S., EKG Says
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming projects between $2.32-$4.33 billion in soccer handle, especially if the U.S. National Team advances into the Round of 16 H2 Gambling Capital study estimates record betting on 2026 World Cup 43%...