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Reporter: 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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584 stories by Mark Keast

All Eyes on Sidney Crosby Ahead of USA-Canada Men’s Hockey Final

Canada slight betting favourite ahead of tomorrow's Olympic gold medal hockey game against USA Canada captain Sidney Crosby, dealing with a lower body injury, a game time decision Early start tomorrow will impact betting volume Odds are tight for tomorrow morning’s Olympic...

Mark Keast February 21, 2026

Canadian iGaming News: Bye-Bye Bodog

Bodog is now Ozoon, in Canada, operating under the license of a Canadian First Nation Manitoba judge banned Bodog from province last summer Grey market still thriving in Canada, taking in billions in gross gaming revenue Bodog, the controversial grey market operator...

Mark Keast February 21, 2026

Player Protection a Central Focus for New Alberta iGaming Market

RG Check becomes mandatory requirement for all igaming sites in Alberta's regulated market Alberta igaming market set to go live this spring or summer RSI the latest operator to indicate it has applied for an Alberta license  The Alberta iGaming Corporation today announced a...

Mark Keast February 20, 2026

Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Alberta Despite AGCO Suspension

AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada last week, connected to Jontay Porter betting scandal PointsBet one of the first operators to set up Alberta pre-registration platform No word yet on PointsBet Canada appeal after AGCO action While PointsBet Canada weighs an appeal after having...

Mark Keast February 19, 2026

Traders: Trump’s White House UFC Bash Will Be a Betting Boom

McGregor posts that he had been offered an opponent for White House UFC card  Rousey announces comeback - but not under the UFC banner Sportsbook traders expect huge betting volume for White House UFC event Lots of MMA news to chew on this week,...

Mark Keast February 19, 2026

Clase Gambling Trial Likely Pushed to October

Pitchers plead not guilty to charges in rewritten federal indictment Trial had originally been scheduled for May 4 MLB spring training season began last week The trial for major league pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, charged in an illegal sports betting...

Mark Keast February 19, 2026

Toronto FC and Toronto Argos Announces Partnership With Betty Casino

Betty Canada announces latest partnership with Toronto pro sports franchises In-game fan experiences and concourse activations the focus Toronto FC MLS season starts Feb. 21 Betty Canada is expanding its portfolio of partnerships with Ontario sports franchises with the news it has reached...

Mark Keast February 17, 2026

Super Technologies Partners With Bragg To Boost Expansion

Bragg Gaming Group announces new partnership with Super Technologies The Toronto company will supply its online content to the global sports betting and igaming operator Two companies have worked together since 2020 Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group has announced a content aggregation and technology deal...

Mark Keast February 17, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White Provides Major Update on White House Card

UFC CEO Dana White says he is in Washington this week to discuss the White House UFC event in June with U.S. President Donald Trump Internet speculation revolving around Gaethje-Topuria lightweight title unification bout White House card will feature half the fights normally...

Mark Keast February 16, 2026

PointsBet Canada Suspension “will get much uglier”

AGCO suspends PointsBet Canada operations for five days PointsBet Canada considering options, appeal possible Sportsbook operator accused of "systemic failures" around Jontay Porter NBA betting scandal The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's suspension of PointsBet will get "much uglier" according to...

Mark Keast February 15, 2026