Casino.org The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995
Menu
Avatar photo

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.

Areas of Expertise

323 stories by Mark Keast

Optimove NFL Study Gives Sportsbook Operators Insights on How To Shape Offerings

77% plan to wager on the NFL this upcoming season Optimove NFL study meant to help direct sportsbook operators on how and why wagerers bet on the NFL The kickoff to NFL season fast approaches, with Optimove, a customer data platform for...

Mark Keast August 15, 2025

Ohio Commission Launches Investigation of Guardians Pitchers Over Gambling Allegations

MLB investigating Guardians pitchers Clase and Ortiz over gambling allegations  OCCC announces independent investigation of Guardians' players over prop betting The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has joined Major League Baseball (MLB) in investigating two Cleveland Guardians pitchers over gambling allegations. In...

Mark Keast August 14, 2025

Brady Tkachuk is Latest Pro Athlete to Reference Gambler Harassment

Ottawa Senators' forward Brady Tkachuk says he had to change his Venmo account after heckling  Micro-market betting is gaining in popularity More pro athletes are referencing gambler harassment Ottawa Senators’ star forward Brady Tkachuk is the latest pro athlete to talk about...

Mark Keast August 14, 2025

Q2 Results for NorthStar Led by Double-Digit Revenue Growth

Double-digit revenue growth for NorthStar according to Q2 results Toronto-based company planning expansion into Alberta Gross margin increases 25% in Q2 NorthStar Gaming Inc. today announced its Q2 2025 financial results for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, highlighted...

Mark Keast August 13, 2025

Head of Football at Caesars Sportsbook: Lots of Lions and Bills Action So Far

Bills early betting favourites to win the Super Bowl  Casino.org interview with Head of Football at Caesars Sportsbook Micro markets growing in popularity, for more instant gratification When talking NFL betting, August is the month where you see a lot of futures...

Mark Keast August 13, 2025

Ontario Bettors are Now Able to Wager on Horse Racing via Ontario Lottery and Gaming

Players are now able to bet on horse racing via OLG.ca and OLG app The OLG and Woodbine announcement comes a few days before the 166th King's Plate Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is bringing horse racing to a mobile phone...

Mark Keast August 13, 2025

White Releases More Details on Epic UFC White House Event

UFC White House lawn event confirmed for July 4, 2026 UFC fight celebrates U.S. 250th anniversary UFC President and CEO Dana White has released some new details about next year’s live event to be held on the lawn of the White House,...

Mark Keast August 12, 2025

UFC Heads to Paramount, Pay-Per-Views Are Dead

UFC and ESPN partnership is officially over UFC product to be offered exclusively via Paramount streaming platform and CBS UFC pay-per-view is now dead, with the news today that Paramount has bought UFC broadcast rights for USD $7.7 billion over 7 years....

Mark Keast August 11, 2025
PointsBet

MIXI Increases its Offer for PointsBet, Calls it ‘Best and Final’

MIXI ups PointsBet takeover all-cash offer to AU$1.25 per share Betr announces Ontario regulatory approvals for its takeover bid MIXI Australia has again increased its all-cash takeover offer for the Australian gaming group PointsBet, to AU$1.25 ($0.81US), calling the unconditional offer price “best...

Mark Keast August 11, 2025

BetMGM Oddsmakers Unmoved by Shedeur Sanders’ Performance

Polarizing Browns' rookie QB tosses 2 TDs in impressive pro debut Highly rated prospect, and son of Deion Sanders, dropped fast in the NFL Draft in April One pre-season win does not an NFL career make. Count BetMGM as one sportsbook not...

Mark Keast August 9, 2025