368 stories by Mark Keast
Trader Talk: Jones in the Driver Seat for UFC 309
Now that the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight is in the books – a big disappointment for those who thought a 58-year-old man could somehow rise against the odds and put up a decent resistance against someone 30 years younger, despite the fact...
Trader Talk: Bulk of the Money on 58-Year-Old Tyson for Friday’s Fight
There's currently a lot of betting buzz around Friday’s Mike Tyson-Jake Paul heavyweight fight, with the 58-year-old Tyson seeing the bulk of the backing. The fight is controversial, to say the least. Tyson hasn’t had a sanctioned fight since 2005 and, the...
PointsBet Canada CEO Weighs in on Canadian Market After Bullish Q2 Results
These are bullish times for PointsBet Canada, led by the just-released FYQ2 2024 financial results that showed a year-over-year sports betting handle increase of 57% or just under CAD$63.5 million. Net Win Increases In the first quarter of the Australian fiscal year...
Jackpocket Announces Collaboration with Barstool Sports
Lottery app Jackpocket, a subsidiary of DraftKings Inc., today announced a new collaboration with Barstool Sports. The announcement builds off the multi-year partnership between DraftKings and Barstool Sports announced moments after the Super Bowl last February. Barstool had previously ended its business...
Canada: Responsible Gambling Council Names New CEO
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has named a new Chief Executive Officer after an extensive search. Sarah McCarthy takes over from Shelley White, who held the role for eight years. In a statement, RGC said: “Sarah is a collaborative executive leader with fifteen...
Trader Talk: Big Uptick in Women Betting on the NFL at the Midseason Point
Back in late September, Casino.org interviewed Sports Betting Hall of Famer Johnny Avello on early season NFL wagering, with sportsbooks generally feeling jovial with all the upsets through Week 3. Avello, DraftKings’ Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations, called it a “weird”...
Las Vegas Hotel Room Rates Spike as Formula 1 Race Fast Approaches
The Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 race is fast approaching with practice and qualifying taking place on November 21-23, followed by the race that Saturday night. Going into its second year, the Las Vegas Strip Circuit is a temporary 6.2-kilometer (3.85-mile),...
Trader Talk: Landmark US Election Leads to Good Night for Sportsbook Signups in Canada
One thing that several sportsbooks operating in Canada found out on Tuesday night is that offering a US presidential election betting market was good for business. Giving punters lots of choice on the NFL, NBA, or NHL front is one thing. Tapping...
Trader Talk: Betting Odds in Canada Shift Back to Trump One Week from Election
Betting in Canada on the U.S. Presidential election scheduled for Nov. 5 is back in former President Donald Trump’s favor, looking at a variety of sportsbooks offering markets on the upcoming vote. Who knows where we’ll be end of week, and through...
Q2 Revenue Numbers in Ontario Show a Market That’s ‘Matured’
According to Canadian Gaming Association President and CEO Paul Burns, Ontario financial numbers for Q2 FY 2024-25 show a market that’s “matured”. The latest iGaming Ontario market performance report was released on Thursday. Total wagers in Q2 ($18.7 billion) were up by...
