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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

UFC’s Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett Eyes Massive Grudge Match

Pimblett is training for an interim lightweight title bout with Justin Gaethje on January 24 in Las Vegas Ilia Topuria, currently on leave from the UFC, issues statement updating his situation Pimblett says Topuria should vacate the lightweight title if he is...

Mark Keast January 5, 2026

Sportsbooks Eye Bigger NFC Playoff Handle

Wild Card schedule set for next weekend as Broncos and Seahawks earn byes Sportsbooks expect Bills versus Jaguars to drive a lot of the betting action Caesars Sportsbook says it expects to need the Rams and Packers to falter in Round 1...

Mark Keast January 4, 2026

With Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto Signing, Is MLB Free Agency Set To Take Off?

Blue Jays sign Japanese free agent slugger Kazuma Okamoto to $60 million deal Tucker, Bichette, Bregman some of the big names available in free agency Yankees still betting favourite in American League  The Toronto Blue Jays fired another shot across the bow of their American League competitors...

Mark Keast January 4, 2026

Raiders’ Vegas Gamble Backfires: What’s Next for the Luckless Silver and Black?

Raiders look to finish last and lock down the No. 1 draft pick RB Jeanty finishing season strong Rumours swirling about head coach Carroll's future, more Brady involvement in team decisions What’s next for the 2-14 Las Vegas Raiders, as another NFL regular...

Mark Keast January 3, 2026

QB Lamar Jackson Will Start in Pivotal Game Against the Steelers

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to start Sunday's game against the Steelers Seahawks slight betting favourites against 49ers in pivotal NFC game Patriots' Vrabel betting favourite for coach of the year, says DraftKing's Avello Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson put to bed any doubts whether his wonky...

Mark Keast January 2, 2026

DraftKings’ Johnny Avello Says Ontario Bettors Show Sophistication

Blue Jays most bet team in Ontario in 2025 (by handle) Saquon Barkley most bet player, NFL TD scorers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished as the most-bet NBA player and team One thing about Ontario sports bettors, according to Johnny Avello, DraftKings’ Sportsbook...

Mark Keast January 1, 2026

Team Canada Olympic Hockey Roster Delivers Some Bombshells

Sharks' Celebrini named to Canadian Olympic roster, but not Hawks' Bedard Capitals' Wilson another surprise pick, Blues' Binnington in goal as well Canada remains betting favourite in men's hockey for Olympics Canada is the betting favourite for Olympic Men’s Hockey as the calendar...

Mark Keast December 31, 2025

Booms and Busts: Canadian Gaming 2025 Year in Review

Ontario market hits record rev peak Impatient finger-tapping, waiting on Alberta's market launch Premier Ford's Niagara Falls casino gambit It’s tough to chop down 2025 Canadian gaming stories to a Top 5, but we’re game to give it a try anyway. For...

Mark Keast December 30, 2025

Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Charged with Strangulation, Assault

Patriots' receiver charged after alleged Dec. 2 incident Does the NFL league office take action and suspend Diggs? Patriots have clinched first in the AFC East New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been hit with a felony charge of strangulation plus a misdemeanour...

Mark Keast December 30, 2025

Will Lamar Jackson Be Back for Sunday’s Huge NFL Showdown?

Playoffs all but set after NFL's penultimate weekend Ravens and Bucs are favored to fill the final two playoff spots Brock Purdy scores five TDs against the Bears The NFL playoff picture is much clearer this morning, with all but two spots locked...

Mark Keast December 29, 2025