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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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Travel Tumult: Canadian Return Trips to U.S. Drop 26% in October
December 28, 2025

Travel Tumult: Canadian Return Trips to U.S. Drop 26% in October

StatsCan data shows Canadians continue to avoid U.S. when travelling Year-long trend since start of U.S.-Canada trade dispute and comments by U.S. President Trump November Flight Centre study says 62% of Canadians less likely to...

Written by Mark Keast
Las Vegas Gambling: Drama Around Raiders’ DE Crosby
December 27, 2025

Las Vegas Gambling: Drama Around Raiders’ DE Crosby

Raiders announce they are shutting down Pro Bowler DE Maxx Crosby due to injury New York Giants ML favourites against Raiders in Las Vegas tomorrow NHL's Vegas Golden Knights back in action tonight against Avalanche...

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New Prop Betting Rules on the Way for NBA?
December 24, 2025

New Prop Betting Rules on the Way for NBA?

New rules around NBA injury reporting by teams NBA looking for new restrictions on player prop betting Rozier sports betting case plays out in New York court First it was Major League Baseball. Then the...

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Terry Rozier’s Lawyers Make Bid to Have Betting Charges Tossed
December 24, 2025

Terry Rozier’s Lawyers Make Bid to Have Betting Charges Tossed

Terry Rozier's lawyers ask judge to dismiss federal wire fraud charges Rozier is on unpaid leave from the Miami Heat Accusation that he worked with gamblers to cash in on prop bets Lawyers for Miami...

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Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders’ Race to the Bottom
December 23, 2025

Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders’ Race to the Bottom

Brady reportedly looking at taking more of a hands-on role in Raiders' management decisions Raiders slight favourites against Giants this Sunday Whichever team loses that game will likely pick first overall in this spring's NFL draft...

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Betting Odds Tighten Around Drake Maye for MVP
December 22, 2025

Betting Odds Tighten Around Drake Maye for MVP

New England Patriots QB Jake Maye and LA Rams QB Matthew Stafford lead the MVP betting odds Favorites did well for bettors in weekend NFL games Colts' playoff hopes on the line tonight against 49ers...

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Snuneymuxw First Nation Boosts British Columbia Casino Portfolio
December 22, 2025

Snuneymuxw First Nation Boosts British Columbia Casino Portfolio

First Nation acquired a fifth BC casino from Great Canadian Entertainment to boost its portfolio Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam has over 900 slots Latest sale for Great Canadian Entertainment as the casino operator continues to...

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BetMGM’s Wildest Bets of 2025: Epic Wins, Shocking Upsets
December 21, 2025

BetMGM’s Wildest Bets of 2025: Epic Wins, Shocking Upsets

Super Bowl LIX, in New Orleans, most bet event at BetMGM in 2025 Shohei Ohtani of the L.A. Dodgers most bet pro athlete Alex Pereira versus Magomed Ankalaev in UFC 313 in March (Ankalaev unanimous...

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iGaming Ontario President: Centralized Self-Exclusion Program Coming Soon
December 19, 2025

iGaming Ontario President: Centralized Self-Exclusion Program Coming Soon

iGaming Ontario President and CEO Joseph Hillier says a new centralized self-exclusion program is expected in the first half of 2026 AGCO adjusts gaming standards in preparation of CSE launch One of the big items...

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Loto-Québec Reports $6M Year-Over-Year Net Income Increase Halfway Through FY
December 18, 2025

Loto-Québec Reports $6M Year-Over-Year Net Income Increase Halfway Through FY

Loto-Québec posts financial results halfway through 2025-26 fiscal year Total revenues reach CAD $1.532 billion, up year-over-year by $27.6 million Hotel project on Casino de Montreal "progressing" Loto-Québec is out with its financial results halfway...

Written by Mark Keast