519 stories by Mark Keast
Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges
MLB pitchers accused of rigging pitches so gamblers could cash in on prop bets Today's indictments latest in ongoing legal issues involving pro sports and gambling Ortiz set to appear in court tomorrow, Clase not yet in custody Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers...
Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well
In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corporations, if the Atlantic Lottery Corporation annual report issued last month is any indication. In 2024-25, Atlantic Lottery returned CAD $498.7...
One Third of Americans Say NBA Coaches and Players Bet Illegally on Games
12% of Americans think that NBA players and coaches are involved in illegal activities to influence betting 29% of Americans think that players missing shots or rebounds on purpose or faking injuries to influence bets is a common illegal sports betting tactic...
With MIXI Deal Done, It’s Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Canada
PointsBet Canada gears up for Alberta market launch, in early 2026 MIXI gets down to learning more about Canadian operation Now that uncertainty over ownership is out of the way, it’s full steam ahead to further boost market share in a competitive Ontario...
Penn Looks to Expand Canadian Operations After ESPN Split
Penn announced on Thursday its mutual agreement with ESPN to terminate their 10-year betting deal Company looks to reinvest and bolster Canadian igaming operations Company announces Q3 2025 results highlighted by 7% Y/Y growth in revenues in Ontario Penn Entertainment President and CEO...
Penn ESPN Announce Early Termination of Billion Dollar Betting Partnership
Penn Entertainment and ESPN have agreed to shutter their ESPN Bet online sports book next month The book will be rebranded as theScore Bet in a move that will coincide with the debut of online sports betting in Missouri Penn currently operates...
Canada Comes Into Focus as Super Group Reports Q3 2025 Revenue Increase
Super Group reports revenue of US$556.9 million for the third quarter of 2025 Company expects to announce new online casino client in Ontario in 2026 North American revenues grew 14% compared to the same period in 2024 Super Group, the company behind...
Putting Sports Betting Into Proper Perspective — Opinion
UFC CEO Dana White says he's spoken with the FBI over the Isaac Dulgarian controversy Investigation into illicit gambling involving NBA players and coaches continues I woke up this morning not rested and getting increasingly fatigued while reading the handwringing around the perils...
NFL Trade Deadline Day: Headline-Makers, Surprise Moves
Cowboys take a big swing by acquiring Quinnen Williams from Jet Seattle acquires WR Shaheed to team up with Darnold Parity the underlying narrative half way through the NFL 2025 season The Dallas Cowboys were first out of the gate on NFL...
UFC Releases Fighter Amid Betting Controversy
Dulgarian had been heavy betting favourite day before UFC Vegas 110 Monitoring firm flagged abnormal betting activity on del Valle to win in Round 1 The UFC has released fighter Isaac Dulgarian after sportsbooks flagged abnormal betting activity ahead of his featherweight...
