427 stories by Mark Keast
Lehner Opens Up About Bankruptcy
In the last season he played as an NHL goaltender, 2021-22, with the Vegas Golden Knights, Robin Lehner was seemingly on top of the world – 44 games started, 23 wins, 2.83 goals against average, and a .907 save percentage. Five-Year, $25...
Jackpot Digital Tops Off Eventful Week with Ontario Licensing News
Vancouver-based Jackpot Digital Inc. capped off an eventful week with the news the company has locked down a license to operate in the Ontario casino market. Ontario Expansion Jackpot is a provider of dealerless electronic poker and table games, and yesterday announced that...
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Holding Steady According to Market Share Stats
Last week, the Auditor General of Ontario issued a report applauding the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the progress they’ve made in the face of stiff competitive winds over the past 19 months. The crown corporation had no choice but to...
Buffalo Bills’ Owner Focused on Toronto to Raise Franchise Value
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula says his focus is on Toronto when talking about further growth in the value of his team, with the announcement that 10 limited partners have joined the Bills’ ownership group, led by Toronto sports icons Vince Carter,...
Polymarket Users Betting on Luigi Mangione Arrest
Tuesday’s news on the fast-moving Manhattan shooting investigation front reported that suspect Luigi Mangione was found with “written admissions” about the shooting, according to Forbes reporting. Manifesto The early morning assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of Manhattan last...
Sports Betting News and Notes: Hamilton Ends F1 Mercedes Run; Card Set for UFC 311; NFL MVP Odds Movement
Lewis Hamilton closed the chapter on his 12 years with Mercedes on Monday -- a team with whom he won six F1 titles -- as he readies his move to Ferrari for the 2025 season. Lewis' time with Mercedes was the most...
Juan Soto Signs With Mets: Biggest Contract in MLB History
The Juan Soto stakes are over. Late Sunday night, on the eve of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, it was announced the right fielder agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets -- the largest contract in MLB...
UFC 310 Betting Preview: Pantoja Will Be Too Much For Asakura
Betting has been on the lighter side so far for tomorrow night’s 14-fight UFC 310 card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to traders. “Quite frankly, with Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura as the main bout and also the only title...
Trader Talk: NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off Teams Announced, But Will Bettors Care?
The big news on the NHL front this week was Wednesday's announcement of the rosters for the teams taking part in February’s 4 Nations Face-Off. The inaugural tournament, which replaces the NHL’s All-Star Weekend festivities, which few people cared about, will feature...
Appeals Court Judges Consider Fundamental Changes to Ontario DFS Rules
A decision that could fundamentally change the free and paid daily fantasy sports and online poker scene in Ontario is now in the hands of five appeals court judges. Decision Could Take Months Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) President and CEO Paul Burns,...
