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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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778 stories by Mark Keast

Las Vegas Raiders Poised to Snag Heisman Star Fernando Mendoza
January 23, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders Poised to Snag Heisman Star Fernando Mendoza

Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza announces he's entering the NFL draft The Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall pick after bottoming out, finishing 3-14 this NFL season  Raiders are still looking to hire new head...

Written by Mark Keast
Rasmus Andersson Trade Slashes Golden Knights’ Cup Odds
January 23, 2026

Rasmus Andersson Trade Slashes Golden Knights’ Cup Odds

The Vegas Knights are in Toronto Friday night to take on the Leafs as betting favorites Mitch Marner makes Toronto return after signing with Golden Knights as a free agent last summer Golden Knights' Stanley...

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Big Surge Coming in First-Time Betting for World Cup 2026
January 22, 2026

Big Surge Coming in First-Time Betting for World Cup 2026

Paysafe, the iGaming payments platform provider, says to expect a big jump in first-time and casual bettors this summer 60% of World Cup fans plan to bet online, according to Paysafe research Sportsbook operators are planning on...

Written by Mark Keast
Are the Broncos an Underdog Threat with No Bo Nix at QB?
January 21, 2026

Are the Broncos an Underdog Threat with No Bo Nix at QB?

Fanatics trader said Broncos capable of pulling off the upset against the Patriots Sunday Seahawks' running back Kenneth Walker is one player to watch out for on the player prop front Rams-Seahawks' spread hovering around...

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Trial Starts for Former Major League Slugger Yasiel Puig
January 21, 2026

Trial Starts for Former Major League Slugger Yasiel Puig

Trial for former MLB slugger starts in Los Angeles Puig charged for alleged involvement in illegal sports betting ring Puig staring at possible 20 years in jail Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig said in 2022 he...

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Poll Shows Significant Canadian Social Backlash Against U.S. Travel
January 20, 2026

Poll Shows Significant Canadian Social Backlash Against U.S. Travel

Poll says one-third of those surveyed would think less of family and friends that travel to U.S. Las Vegas continues to be hit hard by decrease in Canadian travel to U.S. Poll after poll has...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta iGaming Market Targeted for Spring/Summer 2026 Launch
January 20, 2026

Alberta iGaming Market Targeted for Spring/Summer 2026 Launch

Alberta iGaming Corporation CEO hints at spring/summer market launch at ICE Barcelona Alberta is said to be a week away from APIs for centralized self-exclusion platform Operator contracts said to be drafted over the next...

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DAZN Bet Just Got Ontario’s Green Light
January 19, 2026

DAZN Bet Just Got Ontario’s Green Light

DAZN Bet gets AGCO license to launch in Ontario 48 licensed igaming operators currently doing business in the province DAZN Bet is coming to Ontario; with the news the global sports streaming and entertainment giant has secured an igaming...

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New CGA Code Sets Benchmark for Gaming Industry Advertisers
January 19, 2026

New CGA Code Sets Benchmark for Gaming Industry Advertisers

New CGA ad code meant to provide guidance for igaming industry advertisers Ad Standards entrusted with administrating the code PointsBet Canada's CEO Scott Vanderwel named CGA Chairman of the Board The Canadian Gaming Association, in consultation...

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Ontario’s Big Win: $32 Million Paid Out to Municipalities in Q3
January 19, 2026

Ontario’s Big Win: $32 Million Paid Out to Municipalities in Q3

OLG announces close to CA$32 million in payments to community partners in Q3 Payments flow into local communities for infrastructure and job creation Slight decrease from payments to municipalities in Q2 The Ontario Lottery and...

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