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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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623 stories by Mark Keast

Will Sam Darnold Play? Seahawks QB Listed as Questionable

Darnold pulls himself out of practice with oblique issue, still says he will start Saturday Backup Drew Lock takes snaps with starters in Seahawks practice today A head-turning piece of news this afternoon, especially for those who have a bet down on the...

Mark Keast January 15, 2026

20 Charged in College Basketball Point-Shaving Sting

20 people were charged Thursday in a federal indictment over a college basketball point-shaving scheme Many of the 20 charged today are college basketball players NCAA says they've been investigating 40 student athletes from 20 schools over the past year The risks of...

Mark Keast January 15, 2026

Record ‘Maple Moolah’ Jackpot Win for Ontario Player on Betty

Record online casino progressive jackpot win Bragg announces Player Account Management platform and turnkey solution agreement in Finland Betty.ca announced on Wednesday that one lucky individual won a progressive jackpot of CA$2,162,686.68, the largest online casino jackpot ever awarded on the platform...

Mark Keast January 15, 2026

BetMGM Weighs In As Alberta Opens iGaming Pre-Registration Soon

Reporting says Alberta will open up igaming market pre-registration soon Alberta igaming market looking at 20% tax rate on GGR BetMGM issues statement on Alberta market launch BetMGM is the first operator to make it official, now that Alberta has reportedly opened...

Mark Keast January 14, 2026

Casino Nova Scotia Bets Big on Dartmouth Crossing Move

New purpose-built Dartmouth Crossing casino location to open in 2029 Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation wants to sell existing property to third party Great Canadian Entertainment and provincial gaming corporation to extend operating agreement 25 years Great Canadian Entertainment, operator of casino properties...

Mark Keast January 14, 2026

Mets and Blue Jays Mired in Battle Royale for Kyle Tucker

Mets reportedly step up with $50 million per year, short-term offer for free agent Kyle Tucker Bo Bichette meets with Philadelphia Phillies; meeting reportedly went "very well" Whichever team gets Tucker will upend World Series betting odds For most of the off-season, baseball insiders...

Mark Keast January 14, 2026

Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 324 Hype: Baddy Banter and Las Vegas Love

Pimblett talks about how Las Vegas is his second-favorite place to fight, after his hometown of Liverpool Pimblett is the betting favorite for UFC 324 Paddy Pimblett has made it very clear that he's looking forward to further shining up his legacy...

Mark Keast January 14, 2026

It Was Roosters, Not Baseball: Gambler’s Sworn Claim in Emmanuel Clase Probe

Court documents claim Emmanuel Clase and a gambler were texting about cockfighting, not MLB pitching Gambling trial involving Cleveland Guardians' pitchers set for May Cockfighting is legal and hugely popular in Clase's home country, the Dominican Republic The court case looking into...

Mark Keast January 13, 2026

New York Rangers Name Polymarket Official Prediction Market Partner

Polymarket named Official Prediction Market Partner of NHL's Rangers Kalshi has similar deal with Chicago Blackhawks NHL announced partnership with Kashi and Polymarket last October Another step forward for prediction markets with the announcement Polymarket has signed a deal with Madison Square...

Mark Keast January 12, 2026

Sportsbook Trader: NFL Wild Card Bettors Walk Away Elated

Bills QB Allen goes into beast mode to lead Bills over Jaguars Bettors thrilled with Bears' come-from-behind win over Packers Texans head to Pittsburgh to take on Steelers tonight in final Wild Card game NFL Wild Card Weekend offered up plenty of...

Mark Keast January 12, 2026