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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

Loto-Québec Just Greenlit New Casino-Style Gaming Hall

Loto-Québec announces the fourth gaming hall for the province, this one to be located in Saguenay, north of Quebec City Saguenay gaming hall set to open in 18 months Loto-Québec has announced the opening of a new gaming hall, this one in...

Mark Keast December 6, 2025

Spain Remains Betting Favourite After World Cup Draw

U.S. draws Paraguay, Australia and the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, Kosovo) in Group D Tournament runs June 11-July 19 in Mexico, U.S. and Canada 48 teams will compete, up from 32 that earned berths in 2022 in Qatar...

Mark Keast December 5, 2025

Bragg Expands Latin America Footprint with Brazino777 Deal

Bragg looks to drive high-margin revenue with Brazino777 content deal Deal is the latest in Bragg's Latin America market expansion push Content distribution deal involving exclusive online casino content across LatAm markets like Brazil and Mexico Bragg Gaming Group, the Toronto-based iGaming content and platform technology solutions provider,...

Mark Keast December 5, 2025

What Does the UFC Do With Its Heavyweight Division?

Aspinall says he out, likely for the long term, looking at eye surgery Does UFC vacate the heavyweight title or wait for an Aspinall-Gane rematch? UFC 323 set for this Saturday in Las Vegas On the eve of UFC 323, scheduled for...

Mark Keast December 4, 2025

Bears’ Odds See Dramatic Shift: Contenders or Pretenders?

Bears surprising No. 1 seed in NFC Huge showdown Sunday with Bears in Green Bay to take on second-place Packers Super Bowl futures see Bears shift from +8000 to +3000 In an NFL season that’s seen its share of eyebrow raising stories –...

Mark Keast December 3, 2025

BC’s New Gaming Rules Crack Down on Money Laundering

New Gaming Control Act comes into force in April 2026 Province will set new policies to deter money laundering, encourage responsible gambling Provincial government creating a new independent gambling control office to regulate gambling in BC The British Columbia (BC) provincial government...

Mark Keast December 3, 2025

NHL Commissioner Says the League is All In on Prediction Markets

The NHL signed a deal with Kalshi and Polymarket in October NHL touts competitive balance across both conferences Kalshi announces $11 billion valuation One look at the NHL's Eastern Conference today and there sits the most competitive grouping of teams not seen in...

Mark Keast December 3, 2025

Show Me State Shows Up for Sports Betting

New Missouri igaming market went live midnight Dec. 1 2.6 million geolocation checks in the state in the first 24 hours More detailed analysis coming with insights from the Kansas City Chiefs' prime-time game Dec. 7 Legal sports betting opened its door officially...

Mark Keast December 2, 2025

Guardians’ Pitchers Gear Up for High-Stakes May Trial

US District Court judge sets May trial date for two Cleveland Guardians' pitchers Both pitchers charged for their alleged involvement in a gambling scheme Prosecutor says talks are taking place, but no discussion about a plea deal Two MLB pitchers accused of manipulating pitches...

Mark Keast December 2, 2025

IBIA and PFA Canada Unite to Crush Soccer Match-Fixing

IBIA and PFA Canada team up to educate soccer players on match fixing Integrity training program reached nearly 200 players and staff across all eight clubs in 2025 With pro sports, sports betting and match fixing very much in the news of...

Mark Keast December 1, 2025