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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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779 stories by Mark Keast

Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges
November 9, 2025

Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges

MLB pitchers accused of rigging pitches so gamblers could cash in on prop bets Today's indictments latest in ongoing legal issues involving pro sports and gambling Ortiz set to appear in court tomorrow, Clase not...

Written by Mark Keast
Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well
November 9, 2025

Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well

In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corporations, if the Atlantic Lottery Corporation annual report issued last month is any indication....

Written by Mark Keast
One Third of Americans Say NBA Coaches and Players Bet Illegally on Games
November 8, 2025

One Third of Americans Say NBA Coaches and Players Bet Illegally on Games

12% of Americans think that NBA players and coaches are involved in illegal activities to influence betting 29% of Americans think that players missing shots or rebounds on purpose or faking injuries to influence bets...

Written by Mark Keast
With MIXI Deal Done, It’s Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Canada
November 7, 2025

With MIXI Deal Done, It’s Full Steam Ahead for PointsBet Canada

PointsBet Canada gears up for Alberta market launch, in early 2026 MIXI gets down to learning more about Canadian operation Now that uncertainty over ownership is out of the way, it’s full steam ahead to further...

Written by Mark Keast
Penn Looks to Expand Canadian Operations After ESPN Split
November 6, 2025

Penn Looks to Expand Canadian Operations After ESPN Split

Penn announced on Thursday its mutual agreement with ESPN to terminate their 10-year betting deal Company looks to reinvest and bolster Canadian igaming operations Company announces Q3 2025 results highlighted by 7% Y/Y growth in revenues...

Written by Mark Keast
Penn ESPN Announce Early Termination of Billion Dollar Betting Partnership
November 6, 2025

Penn ESPN Announce Early Termination of Billion Dollar Betting Partnership

Penn Entertainment and ESPN have agreed to shutter their ESPN Bet online sports book next month The book will be rebranded as theScore Bet in a move that will coincide with the debut of online...

Written by Mark Keast
Canada Comes Into Focus as Super Group Reports Q3 2025 Revenue Increase
November 5, 2025

Canada Comes Into Focus as Super Group Reports Q3 2025 Revenue Increase

Super Group reports revenue of US$556.9 million for the third quarter of 2025 Company expects to announce new online casino client in Ontario in 2026 North American revenues grew 14% compared to the same period...

Written by Mark Keast
Putting Sports Betting Into Proper Perspective — Opinion
November 5, 2025

Putting Sports Betting Into Proper Perspective — Opinion

UFC CEO Dana White says he's spoken with the FBI over the Isaac Dulgarian controversy Investigation into illicit gambling involving NBA players and coaches continues I woke up this morning not rested and getting increasingly fatigued...

Written by Mark Keast
NFL Trade Deadline Day: Headline-Makers, Surprise Moves
November 4, 2025

NFL Trade Deadline Day: Headline-Makers, Surprise Moves

Cowboys take a big swing by acquiring Quinnen Williams from Jet Seattle acquires WR Shaheed to team up with Darnold Parity the underlying narrative half way through the NFL 2025 season The Dallas Cowboys were...

Written by Mark Keast
UFC Releases Fighter Amid Betting Controversy
November 3, 2025

UFC Releases Fighter Amid Betting Controversy

Dulgarian had been heavy betting favourite day before UFC Vegas 110 Monitoring firm flagged abnormal betting activity on del Valle to win in Round 1 The UFC has released fighter Isaac Dulgarian after sportsbooks flagged...

Written by Mark Keast