623 stories by Mark Keast
Trump’s Bringing UFC to the White House in 2026
Live UFC event in 2026 to mark America's 250th birthday Trump a big UFC supporter Sportsbook trader expects "above-average" business U.S. President Donald Trump has a been a front row regular at UFC fights, most recently at UFC 316 in New Jersey...
Report: NBA’s Beasley Had Financial Issues; MLB Investigating Pitcher for Gambling
Beasley under federal probe for gambling allegations New media reports detail financial challenges MLB pitcher Ortiz on leave while being investigated for gambling allegations NBA free agent Malik Beasley, under investigation in a federal gambling probe, was dealing with financial issues, struggling to...
Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
New gaming space features 1,500 slot machines and 40 table games New hotel and casino in Ottawa opens its doors on Thursday Questions remain about Hard Rock digital iGaming license for Ontario The CA$350 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa opens...
Rivalry Reports Declines in Revenue and Operating Costs for FY 2024
Rivalry reports revenues of USD $13.6 million for FY 2024 Company restructuring began in mid 2024 Company points to 40% increase in new first-time depositors since January 2025 Toronto-based Rivalry Corp. released its full-year 2024 financial results today, showing declines in both revenue...
Topuria Takes No. 1 Spot on UFC’s Fighter Ranking List
Topuria has his eyes on Pimblett after Oliveira knockout at UFC 317 Sportsbooks hope for Topuria-Pimblett lightweight bout Topuria-Makhachev fight not likely at this point We all woke up this morning to see that UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is now the men’s...
Report: Pistons’ Beasley Investigated for Gambling On League Games
NBA free agent Malik Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. District Attorney’s office over gambling allegations tied to NBA games, according to media reporting today. Investigation Into Gambling Allegations Beasley’s lawyer told Associated Press there have been no charges at this...
Bulk of the Money on Oliveira for UFC 317
Finally, we’re here: Ilia Topuria (16-0), moving up from the featherweight division, steps into the Octagon for a lightweight title bout against Charles Oliveira (35-10-1) tomorrow night at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Topuria Odds Favourite The fight at T-Mobile Arena gets...
Ontario Market Tops $8 Billion in Total Wagers in May
Ontario’s regulated igaming industry set a record for total cash wagers in May, smashing the CAD $8 billion mark. All-Time High in Revenue According to iGaming Ontario market performance data just released, the province saw CAD $8.066 billion in total cash wagers,...
AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350K for Wild Party
Wild party on casino floor after German DJ Boris Brejcha event in theatre Police called after numerous criminal and medical incidents Great Canadian has 15 days to appeal fine decision The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) today announced a CAD...
Atlantic Lottery Corporation, IGT, Announce 8-Year Tech Deal
Atlantic Lottery purchases a new central gaming system for its video lottery product Rollout of new system expected to begin spring 2026 Last week at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto, Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) CEO Dallas McCready, on a panel with...
