Writer: Mark Keast

03/08/23 3:46 PM

‘Vegas-style’ Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto set to open this summer

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
The casino industry in Canada got a big boost Wednesday with the news that the CAD$1 billion Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will open... more
03/07/23 10:11 AM

Northstar takes its place on TSX Venture Exchange

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
In the competitive landscape of Ontario’s igaming market, the people behind NorthStar Bets hope the public listing of its parent company... more
03/05/23 3:35 PM

Great Canadian Entertainment adds new general counsel

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
A passionate advocate for women in leadership and gaming is taking a prominent role with Great Canadian Entertainment, a leading gaming and... more
03/02/23 10:54 AM

Slot owners revealed for 2023 Mohawk Million

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
The Mohawk Million is one of the big events on the Ontario calendar for standardbred racing, the richest race for two-year-old trotters. So... more
02/28/23 10:57 AM

New Horizons conference puts the focus on responsible gambling

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
Player health is in the spotlight at the upcoming New Horizons in Responsible Gambling conference to be held in downtown Vancouver, the... more
02/26/23 12:52 PM

BetMGM to refocus its advertising on responsible gambling

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
Changes are coming to BetMGM advertising both in the U.S. and Canada, with more focus on responsible gaming. The sports betting and igaming... more
02/25/23 10:40 AM

Loto-Québec looks to place video gambling machines in Bell Centre

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
According to a Statistic Canada study from last year, Quebecers love to gamble, so this week’s news that Loto-Québec is looking to install... more
02/24/23 12:23 PM

How is casino revenue being spent in Ontario communities?

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
Ontario communities are benefitting from the Municipality Contribution Agreement, in which the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission... more
02/21/23 10:17 AM

Ontario: New $130 million 5,000-seat entertainment center another draw for Fallsview Casino

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
The new OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on the Ontario side of Niagara Falls officially opens its doors with a Billy Joel concert this... more
02/16/23 10:38 AM

BetRegal Q & A: Mexico and Ireland provide a framework for Ontario

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
BetRegal came to mind yesterday with the news that the Canadian Football League is taking over operations of the Montreal Alouettes, the... more