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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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518 stories by Mark Keast

Mets and Blue Jays Mired in Battle Royale for Kyle Tucker

Mets reportedly step up with $50 million per year, short-term offer for free agent Kyle Tucker Bo Bichette meets with Philadelphia Phillies; meeting reportedly went "very well" Whichever team gets Tucker will upend World Series betting odds For most of the off-season, baseball insiders...

Mark Keast January 14, 2026

Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 324 Hype: Baddy Banter and Las Vegas Love

Pimblett talks about how Las Vegas is his second-favorite place to fight, after his hometown of Liverpool Pimblett is the betting favorite for UFC 324 Paddy Pimblett has made it very clear that he's looking forward to further shining up his legacy...

Mark Keast January 14, 2026

It Was Roosters, Not Baseball: Gambler’s Sworn Claim in Emmanuel Clase Probe

Court documents claim Emmanuel Clase and a gambler were texting about cockfighting, not MLB pitching Gambling trial involving Cleveland Guardians' pitchers set for May Cockfighting is legal and hugely popular in Clase's home country, the Dominican Republic The court case looking into...

Mark Keast January 13, 2026

New York Rangers Name Polymarket Official Prediction Market Partner

Polymarket named Official Prediction Market Partner of NHL's Rangers Kalshi has similar deal with Chicago Blackhawks NHL announced partnership with Kashi and Polymarket last October Another step forward for prediction markets with the announcement Polymarket has signed a deal with Madison Square...

Mark Keast January 12, 2026

Sportsbook Trader: NFL Wild Card Bettors Walk Away Elated

Bills QB Allen goes into beast mode to lead Bills over Jaguars Bettors thrilled with Bears' come-from-behind win over Packers Texans head to Pittsburgh to take on Steelers tonight in final Wild Card game NFL Wild Card Weekend offered up plenty of...

Mark Keast January 12, 2026

Germany’s Online Gambling Gauntlet: 2026 Reckoning Coming

Court decision in pivotal igaming court case expected by second quarter 2026 Gaming sector in Germany could be looking at liabilities in the billions depending on how the court decision goes Regulated online gaming market in Germany went live in 2021 A decision...

Mark Keast January 12, 2026

Blue Jays Heartbreak: Bo Bichette’s Exit Odds Skyrocketing Fast

Chicago Cubs sign 3B Alex Bregman for $175 million, five years Boston Red Sox reportedly turning to free agent SS Bo Bichette after missing out on Bregman Blue Jays still FanDuel betting favourites to bring back Bichette The news yesterday that 3B...

Mark Keast January 11, 2026

Sportsbook Trader: We’re Pulling for the 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles backed heavily so far in NFL Wild Card Weekend betting Bills slightly favoured over the Jaguars Rams huge betting favourites against Panthers Today is Day 1 of perhaps the NFL’s most exciting period – Wild Card Weekend, with six games,...

Mark Keast January 10, 2026

Bragg Announces Staff Reduction as Part of ‘Strategic Restructuring’

Bragg says it is reducing its workforce by 12% globally Company committed to AI rollout Bragg also announces extension of Player Account Management agreement with Entain Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group announced that it's reducing staff as part of a “strategic restructuring” designed to...

Mark Keast January 9, 2026
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AGCO Hits FanDuel Canada with $350K Fine

FanDuel Canada ordered to pay $350K after suspicious betting and match fixing investigation by AGCO Czech Table Tennis Star Series under the microscope over alleged match-fixing activity FanDuel Canada has 15 days to appeal the AGCO decision The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...

Mark Keast January 8, 2026