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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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395 stories by Mark Keast

ESPN to Acquire NFL Network and Other Media Assets From the NFL

ESPN will own and operate NFL Network ESPN Fantasy Football will combine with NFL Fantasy ESPN also announces FanCenter, melding fantasy football with sports betting ESPN and the NFL have announced a deal where the sports network will acquire the NFL Network...

Mark Keast August 6, 2025

BetMGM: Bettors Showing Raptors Lots of Love on NBA Over/Under Front

Power rankings have Raptors at No. 24 two months away from start of season Raptors generating most bets (tickets and handle) in Overs at BetMGM (37.5) When it comes to Over/Under betting for the upcoming NBA season, the Toronto Raptors are seeing...

Mark Keast August 4, 2025

Will James Compete With NBA for Rival European Pro League, Backed by the Saudis?

Media reports say James looking to partner with Saudis to compete with NBA New European pro league would have 6 men's teams and 6 women's teams LeBron James is focusing on preparing for his 23rd season on the court, with the Los Angeles...

Mark Keast August 4, 2025

Flight Centre Canada: Canadians Cool on U.S. Travel

Tariff battle impacts Canadian travel to U.S. Flight Centre Canada spokesperson says Canadians looking for other travel options There’s been plenty written of late about more Canadians cancelling travel to the United States, including to casino-specific destinations, like Nevada and New Jersey....

Mark Keast August 3, 2025

Padres See Most Dramatic Odds Shift Post MLB Trade Deadline

Padres, Yankees, Mets and Phillies big winners in MLB trade deadline Dodgers still the front runner in World Series odds Biggest odds movement goes to the Padres The San Diego Padres were arguably the most active during Major League Baseball’s trade deadline yesterday...

Mark Keast August 1, 2025

Former NBA Star Arenas Arrested in High-Stakes Illegal Gambling Bust

Arenas facing up to 15 years in prison Allegedly hosted illegal poker games at an Encino mansion he owned Five other people arrested in gambling bust, including suspected organized crime figure Former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, along with five other defendants, was arrested today in...

Mark Keast July 30, 2025

UFC Fans Buzzing With New Rousey Training Footage

Rousey back training, sets off buzz in MMA circles about a potential return UFC President Dana White planning UFC card for Trump White House event in 2026 McGregor sends out missive fuelling UFC return rumours A blast from the past, set to return to the...

Mark Keast July 30, 2025

Swedish Gaming Giant Play’n GO Announces Partnership Deal With Caesars

Latest content deal in Swedish gaming giant's North American expansion Online casino content now available on Caesars platforms in four US states and Ontario Casino dominates Ontario iGaming market Play’n GO, the Swedish online casino content creator, has announced a partnership with Caesars...

Mark Keast July 30, 2025

Guardians Pitcher Emmanuel Clase Put on Leave as MLB Sports Betting Investigation Continues

All-star closer Emmanuel Clase has been the subject of trade rumors Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave by MLB He's the second Cleveland Guardians player to be placed on leave after an MLB sports betting investigation Major League Baseball is placing...

Mark Keast July 28, 2025

$60 Million Phone Call for Toronto Lottery Winner

Toronto software industry worker pockets $60 million in LOTTO 6/49 draw OLG online lottery purchases include a subscription service that automatically buys tickets for you People are slowly coming around to playing the lottery online, still greatly preferring the face-to-face convenience store...

Mark Keast July 28, 2025