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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

FanDuel, GeoComply Extend Longstanding Partnership with Multi-Year Deal
August 18, 2026

FanDuel, GeoComply Extend Longstanding Partnership with Multi-Year Deal

GeoComply and FanDuel Group have agreed to a multi-year partnership renewal that expands the geolocation provider's technology across FanDuel’s entire product lineup. GeoComply CEO Kip Levin said his company has been a key technology provider...

Written by Mark Keast
GGPoker Enters Alberta as Operator Eyes Multi-Province Shared Liquidity
August 17, 2026

GGPoker Enters Alberta as Operator Eyes Multi-Province Shared Liquidity

GGPoker became the latest operator licensed by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) on Aug. 12, bringing the province's total number of approved iGaming platforms to 39. The main stage for the World Series of...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Fernando Mendoza’s Impressive Debut Raises Stakes for Raiders
August 16, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Fernando Mendoza’s Impressive Debut Raises Stakes for Raiders

Ahead of Saturday’s preseason game in Houston, one of the Las Vegas Raiders’ fastest-evolving storylines is the pressure rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is putting on starter Kirk Cousins. Fernando Mendoza of the Las Vegas Raiders...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: WNBA Betting Handle Up 10% as Playoff Race Heats Up
August 15, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: WNBA Betting Handle Up 10% as Playoff Race Heats Up

The WNBA has been engulfed in a flurry of on- and off-court drama in recent weeks. At the center of it all is Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, whose recent comments on transgender athlete participation...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Clears Key Hurdle in Push to Build Niagara’s ‘Las Vegas North’
August 14, 2026

Ontario Clears Key Hurdle in Push to Build Niagara’s ‘Las Vegas North’

Ontario’s vision for a “Las Vegas North” moved significantly closer to reality after casino operator MGE (MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc) agreed to end its exclusive gaming rights in the Niagara region. Casino Niagara. An agreement...

Written by Mark Keast
Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino Secures Ontario Registration Ahead of Canada Launch
August 12, 2026

Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino Secures Ontario Registration Ahead of Canada Launch

Fanatics is set to launch in Ontario after securing an iGaming operator license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The approval paves the way for the digital sports platform to enter Canada's...

Written by Mark Keast
PENN Entertainment Bets $20M on Alberta as Canada Drives Digital Profitability Push
August 11, 2026

PENN Entertainment Bets $20M on Alberta as Canada Drives Digital Profitability Push

Penn Entertainment Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President Jay Snowden said the company has invested $20 million in Alberta, looking to build on its success in Ontario and move its digital business toward profitability. Calgary...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Bench Cousins, Crosby After Practice Fight
August 8, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Bench Cousins, Crosby After Practice Fight

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were held out of Saturday's (Aug. 8) practice following a fight between the two team leaders during Friday's session. Fernando Mendoza of the Las...

Written by Mark Keast
Novig Sues New York as Sports Prediction Market Launches Nationwide
August 8, 2026

Novig Sues New York as Sports Prediction Market Launches Nationwide

The same day it launched its sports-focused prediction market nationwide (Aug. 4), Novig filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to temporarily block New York from enforcing its sports betting laws against the company. Bruno...

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Ontario Regulator Fines Betty Gaming CA$120K for Underage Access Failures
August 7, 2026

Ontario Regulator Fines Betty Gaming CA$120K for Underage Access Failures

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Betty Gaming Ltd. CA$120,000 following age-verification failures on its platform. The systemic lapse allowed underage individuals to set up accounts, deposit funds, and place bets...

Written by Mark Keast