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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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462 stories by Mark Keast

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

FanDuel Responds to Giolito Comments About Gambler Harassment

Red Sox' Giolito says online harassment is more of an issue as sports betting popularity increases MLB commissioner Manfred weighs in on threats to players A few days after Boston Red Sox Lucas Giolito talked about threats made to him and his...

Mark Keast July 25, 2025

Pinnacle Ontario and EveryMatrix Roll Out New Casino Platform

EveryMatrix's CasinoEngine hits North American market Pinnacle looks at diversification of online casino product offering New bonus tool coming next Pinnacle Ontario and EveryMatrix are teaming up to bring Ontario bettors a new casino platform, called CasinoEngine. This is the first time this...

Mark Keast July 25, 2025

Ontario Gaming Market Sees Decrease in Revenue As Summer Slowdown Kicks In

Wagers in Ontario's regulated igaming market down 10% month over month for June Casino marketshare increases to 88% Sports betting sees whopping decrease in cash wagers Summer slowdown is now official, looking at the igaming market performance summary for June, released today by...

Mark Keast July 24, 2025