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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

Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over Prediction Market Crackdown
February 10, 2026

Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over Prediction Market Crackdown

Polymarket's legal team files lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court Lawsuit is latest among several legal disputes across the country over regulatory control of prediction markets Judge upheld Kalshi Massachusetts ban earlier in February Polymarket’s legal...

Written by Mark Keast
BetRivers Starts Online Casino Operations in Alberta, Canada
February 10, 2026

BetRivers Starts Online Casino Operations in Alberta, Canada

BetRivers among the first operators to set up a pre-registration page for Alberta Company announces advertising partnership with CBC for Olympic coverage Proposed Alberta tax rate for operators will be 20% on 97% gross gaming...

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Announces $50 Million in Upgrades
February 9, 2026

Hard Rock Atlantic City Announces $50 Million in Upgrades

Renovations to 700 guest rooms, over 60 suites and 8 penthouses East-Indian restaurant Sitar among new culinary offerings $50 million in renovations expected to be completed by end of 2026 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic...

Written by Mark Keast
Bettor Wins $3 Million Wagering Seahawks +6000
February 9, 2026

Bettor Wins $3 Million Wagering Seahawks +6000

Notable bet was $50,000 to win $3 million on Seahawks +6000 to win the Super Bowl Walker generates 6.3% of tickets (4th most) on Super Bowl MVP betting at +700 Bettors cash in on Seahawks covering...

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Klint Kubiak on Raiders’ Coaching Job: Hell, Yeah, I’m Going
February 9, 2026

Klint Kubiak on Raiders’ Coaching Job: Hell, Yeah, I’m Going

Kubiak confirms rumours in NFL Network interview after Super Bowl win Kubiak credited for helping to revive Seahawks' QB Sam Darnold's career Raiders likely to choose Heisman Trophy QB Fernando Mendoza in upcoming NFL draft After last...

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Supreme Court Upholds Casino Restriction on British Columbia Gambler
February 8, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Casino Restriction on British Columbia Gambler

B.C. man took BCLC to court over being placed on casino restriction list BCLC's 'sourced cash conditions' came out of B.C. casino money laundering investigations  Series of $9,000 casino cash buy-ins, just under BCLC limit, raised...

Written by Mark Keast
Final Super Bowl Injury Update: Drake Maye Cleared To Play
February 7, 2026

Final Super Bowl Injury Update: Drake Maye Cleared To Play

Patriots' QB had been dealing with a shoulder issue Seahawks safety Emmanwori cleared to play after ankle injury  Seahawks big betting favourites The big Super Bowl LX news today was the removal of New England...

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William “Refrigerator” Perry and the Legacy of the Prop Bet
February 7, 2026

William “Refrigerator” Perry and the Legacy of the Prop Bet

Interview with Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital Caesars is offering 18-to-1 odds on a defensive player scoring an offensive TD in Super Bowl LX Super Bowl is the biggest sign-up day for new customers Caesars...

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Yasiel Puig Found Guilty of Obstruction in Gambling Case
February 6, 2026

Yasiel Puig Found Guilty of Obstruction in Gambling Case

Former major leaguer found guilty of obstructing justice Feds investigating illegal sports betting ring Former Major Leaguer Yasiel Puig has been found guilty by a jury today of obstructing justice and lying to federal officials...

Written by Mark Keast
German Regulator Cranks Up Fight Against Illegal Gambling
February 6, 2026

German Regulator Cranks Up Fight Against Illegal Gambling

German regulator looks to intensify fight against illegal igaming operators GGL was front and centre at ICE Barcelona The German gaming regulatory authority was front and centre at the recent igaming industry ICE Barcelona show...

Written by Mark Keast