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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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749 stories by Mark Keast

Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1: Odds, Picks and NBA Finals Betting Outlook

San Antonio Spurs betting favourites as they host the New York Knicks tonight Victor Wembanyama MVP betting favourite going into NBA Final Knicks, riding an 11-game playoff win streak, are coming off 10 days of rest The New York Knicks, looking for...

Mark Keast June 3, 2026

Hurricanes Slight Favorites Over Golden Knights to Capture Stanley Cup Crown

Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes square off in Raleigh for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Tough series to handicap, said DraftKings' Johnny Avello Bettors looking at Vegas' experience, with three Cup Final appearances since 2017-18 The lines are tight,...

Mark Keast June 2, 2026

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Moves to Restrict Deposit Levels for Players Under 25

New measure identifies a player group that research has shown to be more vulnerable to gambling Deposit limits require players under 25 to set a cap on how much money they can add to their account OLG reported a 15% increase in...

Mark Keast June 2, 2026

Garrett Trade Sends Shockwaves Through Super Bowl Betting Markets

Myles Garrett trade to Los Angeles Rams rocks sports betting markets Sportsbooks immediately adjust Super Bowl futures, with Rams now betting favorites Rams generating highest handle percentage at BetMGM The blockbuster NFL trade this afternoon (June 1) that saw two-time NFL Defensive...

Mark Keast June 1, 2026

World Cup Betting Handle Could Top $4 Billion in U.S., EKG Says

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming projects between $2.32-$4.33 billion in soccer handle, especially if the U.S. National Team advances into the Round of 16 H2 Gambling Capital study estimates record betting on 2026 World Cup 43% of Canadian soccer fans plan to support...

Mark Keast May 31, 2026

Ontario iGaming Handle Suffers Slight Dip in April

Ontario's regulated market handled CAD 9.31 billion in cash wagers for April—a minor 3% decline from March's record-setting CAD 9.59 billion While overall betting handles cooled, sports betting net non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) skyrocketed 40% month-over-month to reach CAD 86 million...

Mark Keast May 29, 2026

Quebec iGaming Competition Hampered by Gambling Ad Debate

Canada's ongoing debate over the sheer volume of gambling ads is stifling momentum for Quebec to adopt an Ontario-style open iGaming market A recent industry study highlights the stakes, revealing that Quebec is losing out on $2.3 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue...

Mark Keast May 29, 2026

Fanatics and ADI Predictstreet Launch World Cup Hub to Kick Off US Prediction Arms Race

The newly minted World Cup Hub went live on May 27, dropping exactly two weeks before the tournament kicks off in Mexico City By partnering with Fanatics Markets—the breakout prediction exchange launched in December 2025—the hub circumvents standard sportsbook bans to stream...

Mark Keast May 28, 2026

Fertitta Entertainment to Acquire Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 Billion

The transaction consists of $5.7 billion in cash equity paired with Fertitta assuming $11.9 billion of Caesars' existing debt load Shareholders will receive $31 per share in cash, a steep premium following months of bidding rumors involving rival investors like Carl Icahn...

Mark Keast May 28, 2026

Alberta’s iGaming Gold Rush: Bet365 Becomes the Latest Giant to Enter

Bet365 has been added to the list of approved operators preparing for the upcoming Alberta regulated marketplace The pool is growing fast, with more than 55 operator sites expressing formal interest or entering the AGLC registration process ahead of the official July...

Mark Keast May 27, 2026