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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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832 stories by Mark Keast

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Look for Answers Against Texans as Defensive Concerns Mount 
August 20, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Look for Answers Against Texans as Defensive Concerns Mount 

Big questions surround the Las Vegas Raiders as they head into their second preseason game tonight against the Texans in Houston, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Brandon Johnson of the Las Vegas...

Written by Mark Keast
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...

Written by Mark Keast
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
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...

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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...

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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...

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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