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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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816 stories by Mark Keast

It Was Roosters, Not Baseball: Gambler’s Sworn Claim in Emmanuel Clase Probe
January 13, 2026

It Was Roosters, Not Baseball: Gambler’s Sworn Claim in Emmanuel Clase Probe

Court documents claim Emmanuel Clase and a gambler were texting about cockfighting, not MLB pitching Gambling trial involving Cleveland Guardians' pitchers set for May Cockfighting is legal and hugely popular in Clase's home country, the...

Written by Mark Keast
New York Rangers Name Polymarket Official Prediction Market Partner
January 12, 2026

New York Rangers Name Polymarket Official Prediction Market Partner

Polymarket named Official Prediction Market Partner of NHL's Rangers Kalshi has similar deal with Chicago Blackhawks NHL announced partnership with Kashi and Polymarket last October Another step forward for prediction markets with the announcement Polymarket...

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Sportsbook Trader: NFL Wild Card Bettors Walk Away Elated
January 12, 2026

Sportsbook Trader: NFL Wild Card Bettors Walk Away Elated

Bills QB Allen goes into beast mode to lead Bills over Jaguars Bettors thrilled with Bears' come-from-behind win over Packers Texans head to Pittsburgh to take on Steelers tonight in final Wild Card game NFL...

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Germany’s Online Gambling Gauntlet: 2026 Reckoning Coming
January 12, 2026

Germany’s Online Gambling Gauntlet: 2026 Reckoning Coming

Court decision in pivotal igaming court case expected by second quarter 2026 Gaming sector in Germany could be looking at liabilities in the billions depending on how the court decision goes Regulated online gaming market...

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Blue Jays Heartbreak: Bo Bichette’s Exit Odds Skyrocketing Fast
January 11, 2026

Blue Jays Heartbreak: Bo Bichette’s Exit Odds Skyrocketing Fast

Chicago Cubs sign 3B Alex Bregman for $175 million, five years Boston Red Sox reportedly turning to free agent SS Bo Bichette after missing out on Bregman Blue Jays still FanDuel betting favourites to bring...

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Sportsbook Trader: We’re Pulling for the 49ers
January 10, 2026

Sportsbook Trader: We’re Pulling for the 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles backed heavily so far in NFL Wild Card Weekend betting Bills slightly favoured over the Jaguars Rams huge betting favourites against Panthers Today is Day 1 of perhaps the NFL’s most exciting period...

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Bragg Announces Staff Reduction as Part of ‘Strategic Restructuring’
January 9, 2026

Bragg Announces Staff Reduction as Part of ‘Strategic Restructuring’

Bragg says it is reducing its workforce by 12% globally Company committed to AI rollout Bragg also announces extension of Player Account Management agreement with Entain Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group announced that it's reducing staff as...

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AGCO Hits FanDuel Canada with $350K Fine
January 8, 2026

AGCO Hits FanDuel Canada with $350K Fine

FanDuel Canada ordered to pay $350K after suspicious betting and match fixing investigation by AGCO Czech Table Tennis Star Series under the microscope over alleged match-fixing activity FanDuel Canada has 15 days to appeal the...

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Why is Great Canadian Entertainment Selling Off Casinos?
January 7, 2026

Why is Great Canadian Entertainment Selling Off Casinos?

Media reporting says Great Canadian Entertainment sold off casino properties to pay down debt Casino Vancouver is the latest property to be sold OLG hires new Chief Lottery Officer Some good reporting by the Times...

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How Blue Jays’ $100 Million World Series Cash Boost is Fueling a Spending Spree
January 7, 2026

How Blue Jays’ $100 Million World Series Cash Boost is Fueling a Spending Spree

Blue Jays introduce latest free agent signing, Kazuma Okamoto Team ownership says it generated $100m during World Series run Team in the middle of an active off-season, adding four players, $337 million in payroll The...

Written by Mark Keast