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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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MLB Home Run Derby: Schwarber Leads the Way, but Traders Say Raw Power Isn’t Everything
July 13, 2026

MLB Home Run Derby: Schwarber Leads the Way, but Traders Say Raw Power Isn’t Everything

Kyle Schwarber is attracting the most betting action as some of the most dynamic hitters in Major League Baseball (MLB) step up tonight (July 13) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for the MLB Home...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: McGregor Plans Knee Surgery As Paddy Pimblett’s Star Rises
July 13, 2026

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: McGregor Plans Knee Surgery As Paddy Pimblett’s Star Rises

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Conor McGregor is expected to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on his right leg this week, a test that should reveal the extent of the knee injury that abruptly ended...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta Primed for Tomorrow’s Historic iGaming Launch as 50 Operators Register
July 12, 2026

Alberta Primed for Tomorrow’s Historic iGaming Launch as 50 Operators Register

Nearly 50 operators have successfully registered for Alberta’s new commercial iGaming market ahead of its official launch tomorrow, July 13, according to provincial regulators. Alberta's new regulated igaming market goes live tomorrow (July 13), with...

Written by Mark Keast
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: What’s Driving Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Odds Shift?
July 10, 2026

VEGAS BETTING REPORT: What’s Driving Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Odds Shift?

Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas tomorrow night (July 11) for his UFC 329 welterweight bout against Max Holloway, five years after his last fight, with betting odds having...

Written by Mark Keast
Bragg Gaming Trims Workforce Again, Cutting 19% of Global Staff
July 9, 2026

Bragg Gaming Trims Workforce Again, Cutting 19% of Global Staff

Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group, the iGaming content and technology provider, announced a 19% reduction of its global workforce on July 9, marking its second major round of layoffs this year following a 12% staff cut...

Written by Mark Keast
DraftKings Targets World Cup Betting Boom With Alberta Sportsbook Launch
July 9, 2026

DraftKings Targets World Cup Betting Boom With Alberta Sportsbook Launch

DraftKings confirmed this morning (July 9) that it will launch its online sportsbook and casino platforms in Alberta when the province's new regulated iGaming market goes live on Monday, July 13, alongside its sister brand,...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta iGaming Operators Ready for July 13 Market Launch
July 8, 2026

Alberta iGaming Operators Ready for July 13 Market Launch

Alberta’s new regulated iGaming market is officially set to open on July 13. To get an early jump on the competition, several major operators are preparing to go live on day one, pairing their launches...

Written by Mark Keast
Double Trouble: Great Canadian Hit with $170K Money Laundering Fine Weeks After Software Penalty
July 8, 2026

Double Trouble: Great Canadian Hit with $170K Money Laundering Fine Weeks After Software Penalty

Great Canadian Entertainment’s regulatory troubles are deepening in Ontario. For the second consecutive week, the AGCO has penalized the casino operator—this time levying a CAD $170,000 fine after discovering the company failed to flag high-risk...

Written by Mark Keast
Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Federal Fraud Conviction
July 7, 2026

Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Federal Fraud Conviction

Former Major League Baseball star Yasiel Puig has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as he faces a potential 15-year prison sentence following his conviction for obstructing justice and lying to federal officials. Venezuela's outfielder Yasiel...

Written by Mark Keast
New Jersey Moves to Impose 9% Surtax on Prediction Market Platforms
July 7, 2026

New Jersey Moves to Impose 9% Surtax on Prediction Market Platforms

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would impose a 9% tax on gross income generated by prediction market operators.  A New Jersey bill would slap a 9% tax on gross income generated by...

Written by Mark Keast