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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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778 stories by Mark Keast

Formula 1 Announces FanDuel as New Official Betting Operator
May 1, 2026

Formula 1 Announces FanDuel as New Official Betting Operator

Formula 1 names FanDuel as its new Official Sports Betting Partner. Miami Grand Prix: The highly anticipated Miami race is scheduled for this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Fans will see FanDuel betting odds and...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario’s iGaming Market Sets All-Time Revenue and Wagering Records
May 1, 2026

Ontario’s iGaming Market Sets All-Time Revenue and Wagering Records

Non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) climbed to CA$387 million, representing a 13% month-over-month increase.  Online casino play continued to lead the market, accounting for 87% of all wagering activity at CA$8.32 billion. Ontario’s regulated igaming...

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Evoke Reports 149% Surge in Losses to £549M and Confirms Store Closures
April 30, 2026

Evoke Reports 149% Surge in Losses to £549M and Confirms Store Closures

Group revenue increased by 2%, while adjusted EBITDA grew by 14%. Confirmed the closure of 230 William Hill retail locations to optimize the footprint. Management is shifting focus to digital growth and cost efficiencies to...

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Hard Rock Bet Scores Big With New MLB Players Partnership
April 30, 2026

Hard Rock Bet Scores Big With New MLB Players Partnership

Hard Rock Bet signed a long-term agreement with MLB Players, Inc. and OneTeam Partners to use official player name, image, and likeness (NIL) features. The sportsbook is integrating player headshots and imagery directly into its...

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Pointsbet Canada Expands iGaming Footprint With Bede Technology Deal
April 30, 2026

Pointsbet Canada Expands iGaming Footprint With Bede Technology Deal

The partnership integrates Bede Gaming’s platform, expanding PointsBet Canada’s online casino portfolio with additional titles from providers such as Games Global and Pragmatic Play. The agreement provides PointsBet with tools to support player management, automated...

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A New Era for Canadian Betting: Kambi Tapped to Power National Lottery Sportsbook Solution
April 29, 2026

A New Era for Canadian Betting: Kambi Tapped to Power National Lottery Sportsbook Solution

ALC and BCLC announce they are going with Kambi to power a new sportsbook solution across seven provinces BCLC and ALC had announced an RFP for a national sports betting solution in March 2025 OLG launched its...

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Report: NBA in Talks With CFTC About Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026

Report: NBA in Talks With CFTC About Prediction Markets

Media reports say NBA in talks about CFTC about prediction markets NBA had in the past expressed concerns about prediction market integrity around its product MLB signed deal with Polymarket in March Following in the footsteps of the MLB...

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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab for Gambling Addiction Amid Potential NCAA Probe
April 28, 2026

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab for Gambling Addiction Amid Potential NCAA Probe

Prominent college QB takes leave of absence to enter gambling addiction treatment program Texas Tech with Sorsby at QB was projected to be a college football playoff team NCAA eligibility for Sorsby now uncertain Texas...

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BetMGM Secures Exclusive Ontario Rights for Game of Thrones Slot
April 28, 2026

BetMGM Secures Exclusive Ontario Rights for Game of Thrones Slot

Blueprint Gaming launches Game of Thrones slot in Ontario with BetMGM Exclusive agreement with BetMGM ahead of U.S. market launch Long-time HBO series ended its run in 2019 BetMGM has rolled out an exclusive Game of...

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Ex-Miami Heat Star Terry Rozier Faces Expanded Charges in Federal Gambling Probe
April 28, 2026

Ex-Miami Heat Star Terry Rozier Faces Expanded Charges in Federal Gambling Probe

New charges emerge during court hearing yesterday over dismissal of original wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy charges Rozier was originally charged by federal authorities last October Miami Heat waived the guard at the...

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