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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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815 stories by Mark Keast

Will Early Puck Drop Kill the Buzz for Olympic Hockey Bets?
February 21, 2026

Will Early Puck Drop Kill the Buzz for Olympic Hockey Bets?

Canada the slight betting favourite at Caesars Sportsbook Interview with Karry Shreeve, Head of Hockey, Caesars Sportsbook Sidney Crosby, working through a knee issue, is a game-time decision for Canada The Olympic men’s gold medal...

Written by Mark Keast
All Eyes on Sidney Crosby Ahead of USA-Canada Men’s Hockey Final
February 21, 2026

All Eyes on Sidney Crosby Ahead of USA-Canada Men’s Hockey Final

Canada slight betting favourite ahead of tomorrow's Olympic gold medal hockey game against USA Canada captain Sidney Crosby, dealing with a lower body injury, a game time decision Early start tomorrow will impact betting volume...

Written by Mark Keast
Canadian iGaming News: Bye-Bye Bodog
February 21, 2026

Canadian iGaming News: Bye-Bye Bodog

Bodog is now Ozoon, in Canada, operating under the license of a Canadian First Nation Manitoba judge banned Bodog from province last summer Grey market still thriving in Canada, taking in billions in gross gaming...

Written by Mark Keast
Player Protection a Central Focus for New Alberta iGaming Market
February 20, 2026

Player Protection a Central Focus for New Alberta iGaming Market

RG Check becomes mandatory requirement for all igaming sites in Alberta's regulated market Alberta igaming market set to go live this spring or summer RSI the latest operator to indicate it has applied for an Alberta license ...

Written by Mark Keast
Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Alberta Despite AGCO Suspension
February 19, 2026

Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Alberta Despite AGCO Suspension

AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada last week, connected to Jontay Porter betting scandal PointsBet one of the first operators to set up Alberta pre-registration platform No word yet on PointsBet Canada appeal after AGCO action While...

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Traders: Trump’s White House UFC Bash Will Be a Betting Boom
February 19, 2026

Traders: Trump’s White House UFC Bash Will Be a Betting Boom

McGregor posts that he had been offered an opponent for White House UFC card  Rousey announces comeback - but not under the UFC banner Sportsbook traders expect huge betting volume for White House UFC event Lots of...

Written by Mark Keast
Clase Gambling Trial Likely Pushed to October
February 19, 2026

Clase Gambling Trial Likely Pushed to October

Pitchers plead not guilty to charges in rewritten federal indictment Trial had originally been scheduled for May 4 MLB spring training season began last week The trial for major league pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis...

Written by Mark Keast
Toronto FC and Toronto Argos Announces Partnership With Betty Casino
February 17, 2026

Toronto FC and Toronto Argos Announces Partnership With Betty Casino

Betty Canada announces latest partnership with Toronto pro sports franchises In-game fan experiences and concourse activations the focus Toronto FC MLS season starts Feb. 21 Betty Canada is expanding its portfolio of partnerships with Ontario sports...

Written by Mark Keast
Super Technologies Partners With Bragg To Boost Expansion
February 17, 2026

Super Technologies Partners With Bragg To Boost Expansion

Bragg Gaming Group announces new partnership with Super Technologies The Toronto company will supply its online content to the global sports betting and igaming operator Two companies have worked together since 2020 Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group has...

Written by Mark Keast
UFC CEO Dana White Provides Major Update on White House Card
February 16, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White Provides Major Update on White House Card

UFC CEO Dana White says he is in Washington this week to discuss the White House UFC event in June with U.S. President Donald Trump Internet speculation revolving around Gaethje-Topuria lightweight title unification bout White House...

Written by Mark Keast