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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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394 stories by Mark Keast

AGCO Hits theScore With $105,000 Fine

AGCO says operator didn't pick up on red flags regarding patron's behaviour Patron wagered $2.5 million, piling up $230,000 in losses Player showed frequent high-stakes play and excessive losses The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced it is issuing a fine of CAD $105,000 against...

Mark Keast October 8, 2025

Blue Jays Rolling the Dice, Starting a Bullpen Pitcher for Game 4

The Toronto Blue Jays are forced to start bullpen pitchers for Wednesday's ALDS Game 4 The NY Yankees are coming off a huge Game 3 lift following a dramatic Aaron Judge homerun The Yankees are the betting favorite for Game 4  It...

Mark Keast October 8, 2025

Canadian Gaming News: River Rock Casino Takes Another Step Toward Relaunch

Richmond, BC, casino property is in the midst of capital improvements Dredging at its on-site marina is the latest development in reactivating the facility River Rock Casino Resort has announced the commencement of dredging at its on-site marina, another significant step toward...

Mark Keast October 7, 2025

NFL Week 5: Day of Upsets, Led by Drake Maye and the Patriots Over Bills

Bills’ Super Bowl odds drift to +475 after upset loss to Patriots No more undefeated NFL teams after Eagles and Bills lose Patriots’ QB Drake Maye has a statement game It’s the end of the undefeated – both the Bills and Eagles...

Mark Keast October 6, 2025

Bruising in the Bronx? Blue Jays in the Driver’s Seat Jetting Back to NYC

Blue Jays hit 5 home runs en route to a 13-7 win to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the ALDS versus the Yankees Rookie starting pitcher Trey Yesavage sets team record with 11 strikeouts in a playoff game Yankees narrow betting favourites for...

Mark Keast October 6, 2025

Canadian Gaming News: OLG Looks To Up Its AML Game

At a time when anti-money laundering (AML) in the gaming business in Canada has been in the news a lot, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is looking to up its game there. RFI Details As first reported in Gaming News...

Mark Keast October 5, 2025

A Lot on the Line for Betting Underdog Pereira at UFC 320

It’s a star-studded UFC 320 event tonight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a double title fight headliner, with light heavyweight title holder Magomed Ankalaev versus No.1-ranked Alex Pereira the most intriguing. Pereira the Underdog Pereira gets a shot at reclaiming...

Mark Keast October 4, 2025

Trader: Ontario Sportsbooks Sweating Huge Jays’ Liability Right Now

Canadians typically pour money on home teams Potential mid 7-figure loss for Canadians sportsbooks MLB Division Series kicks off on four fronts this afternoon If there’s one thing Phill Gray knows from his days as Head of Trading Operations at Sports Interaction,...

Mark Keast October 4, 2025

Bragg Expands U.S. Footprint with Caesars Deal in West Virginia

Bragg’s exclusive online and branded bespoke content goes live in sixth U.S. state Deal with Caesars Entertainment in West Virginia a key step in Bragg’s North American growth strategy Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group has announced its latest move into the U.S. market –...

Mark Keast October 2, 2025

First-of-its-Kind SuperPot Certified in Ontario Market

SuperPot now available to any Ontario igaming operator who wants to add it to its product offering Platform where the player who makes the most correct sports predictions wins Ontario’s 2025 sportsbook turnover projected to be around $10 billion A new kind of...

Mark Keast October 2, 2025