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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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368 stories by Mark Keast

Big Betting Storyline for NFL Week 4: Micah Parsons’ return to Jerry World

Bills spread versus Saints hits -15.5 Bettors should avoid Chiefs versus Ravens Parsons' return to Dallas generating biggest handle at ESPN BET Betting storylines for the NFL going into Week 4 includes how big the spread for the Bills and Saints will...

Mark Keast September 26, 2025

AGCO Pulls 50 Gaming Machines in Provincewide Sweep

Crackdown the result of a provincewide sweep of 200 licensed establishments in July and August AGCO says testing determined that the gaming machines ordinarily rely on chance Prime Skill Games submits court application to fight AGCO decision The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...

Mark Keast September 26, 2025

Ontario Market Sees 8% Jump in Total Wagers in August

iGaming Ontario reports CAD $8.14 billion in total cash wagers for August Casino dominates with 89% market share The Ontario igaming market picked up momentum in August leading into a hectic September and October for sports betting with an 8% month-over-month increase...

Mark Keast September 25, 2025

Dramatic AL East Division Race Leads to Sharp Adjustment in Betting Odds

Blue Jays' AL East division odds go from -5000 to -115 in one week Jays' -114 betting favourites tonight versus Red Sox On the Toronto sports front this morning, panic has set in, as the formerly first place Blue Jays have seen...

Mark Keast September 25, 2025

Canadian Gaming: Jackpot Digital Granted Access to Mississippi Market

Jackpot Digital, the Vancouver-based provider of dealerless electronic poker and table games provider, is expanding their operation into Mississippi. Dealerless Electronic Poker Gaming Solutions The company announced it has secured a Manufacturer and Distributor License by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. That license...

Mark Keast September 24, 2025

Leger Study Dives into the Sports Betting Habits of Americans and Canadians

19% of Canadians and 26% of Americans bet on sports in the past year NHL remains top sport to bet on or play fantasy sports in among Canadians NFL remains top sport among Americans both for sports betting and fantasy sports There...

Mark Keast September 23, 2025

Prime Skill Games CEO: We’re Not Backing Down from the Fight

Ontario Superior Court of Justice rules against GotSkill? even after manufacturer made changes to its gaming machines Prime Skill Games CEO says company is taking AGCO to court over the issue Court ruled that GotSkill? and Prime Skill gaming machines constitute gambling justifying having them removed...

Mark Keast September 23, 2025

Will Other Canadian Gaming Jurisdictions Partner with the AGCO?

Exact date of Alberta igaming launch not known Which Canadian provincial jurisdictions will follow Alberta? Will other jurisdictions partner with Ontario's AGCO for a faster igaming market launch? As summer turns into fall, storylines on the Canadian igaming start to take shape....

Mark Keast September 22, 2025

Upsets, Blocked Kicks, Notable Injuries and a “Crazy” Day of NFL Betting

Thrilling finishes across the NFL landscape in Week 3 Browns pull off big upset over the Packers Breaking news: Bosa tears ACL, out for season NFL Week 3 is in the books (just tonight's Ravens-Lions showdown remains, with 62.5% of bets and 77.3%...

Mark Keast September 22, 2025

Criminal Charges Laid in Gift Card Sports Betting Investigation

Two men charged after OPP investigation into gift card, sports betting scam OPP says $400,000 in alleged fraud Both men to appear in Thunder Bay court this upcoming week The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has laid charges against two individuals...

Mark Keast September 21, 2025