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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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657 stories by Mark Keast

Breaking: Prosecutors Unveil Massive NBA Gambling Bust

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested at an Orlando hotel on Thursday morning Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was, meanwhile, arrested by the FBI in Oregon The FBI will announce more details at a news conference on Thursday In a...

Mark Keast October 23, 2025

PointsBet Partners With Playson to Further Build Casino Product Offering

Playson deal will add to PointsBet's online casino offerings Casino continues to dominate Ontario's igaming market PointsBet is now a subsidiary of MIXI  Now that the MIXI takeover narrative is in the books, those following PointsBet Canada’s trajectory can now focus on...

Mark Keast October 22, 2025

More Than $37 Million Paid Out to Ontario Municipalities in OLG’s 2nd Quarter

Gaming revenue instalment payments benefit local community programs Q2 payouts show a decrease compared to Q1 Over 29 communities have received $81,399,887 so far this fiscal year The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced it has made CA$37,765,676 in second quarter...

Mark Keast October 21, 2025

ALCS Game 7: Massive Run on Blue Jays in Both Tickets and Money

The Toronto Blue Jays are -130 ML betting favorites ahead of ALCS Game 7 on Monday night Money so far is on the Blue Jays Mariners' starter George Kirby struggled in Game 3 The Toronto Blue Jays are solid betting favorites for...

Mark Keast October 20, 2025

ALCS Betting Roundup: George Springer in the Lineup for the Blue Jays for Game 6

Springer back in the lineup at DH for Game 6 Yesavage starts for Blue Jays, Gilbert for Mariners Blue Jays betting favourites at sportsbooks Lineups are set for tonight’s pivotal Game 6 of the American League Championship Series between the Blue Jays...

Mark Keast October 19, 2025

Media Report: Gambling Syndicate Targeting Men’s College Basketball Games

With the start of the NCAA men’s college basketball season coming into focus (early November), the topic of the popularity of gambling on the sport becomes more of a talking point, and an ESPN report on an investigation into illicit gambling shows...

Mark Keast October 19, 2025

Back to the Sweat for Canadian Sportsbooks As ALCS Series Momentum Shifts

Blue Jays -116 ML betting favourites ahead of ALCS Game 5 tonight Scherzer dominates in Game 4 win Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 0.5 Home runs +400 most bet prop for Game 5 Max Scherzer, 41, is the talk of the nation north...

Mark Keast October 17, 2025

NFL Trade Deadline: Do Slumping Bills Need a Do-Over at Wide Receiver?

Bills' Super Bowl odds shift after two losses in a row Allen drops to third in MVP odds after Mahomes and Mayfield Bills head into bye week, with coach saying team needs to start from "ground zero" ‘Tis the season for extreme...

Mark Keast October 15, 2025

Canadian Gaming News: One Step Closer to National Gambling Advertising Framework

A new bill calls for a national framework around sports betting advertising Criticism of too much advertising in Canada National standards for the prevention and diagnosis of harmful gambling and addiction The Canadian iGaming industry could soon find itself governed by new...

Mark Keast October 15, 2025

Blue Jays’ World Series Odds Head Due South After Weekend Collapse

Blue Jays' World Series odds jump to +1200 after weekend ALCS collapse Team looks to rebound with Shane Bieber starting Game 3 tomorrow in Seattle Do Canadian bettors still bet with their hearts as Mariners head home with 2-0 series lead? Remember those shorter...

Mark Keast October 14, 2025