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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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854 stories by Mark Keast

BetMGM’s Gambling Ad Surges On Connor McDavid’s Scoring Streak
December 18, 2025

BetMGM’s Gambling Ad Surges On Connor McDavid’s Scoring Streak

Three-time NHL Hart Memorial Trophy winner teams up with BetMGM to spotlight responsible gambling tools Ad is running in Canada and the US, and on digital platforms This is the second McDavid BetMGM responsible gambling ad...

Written by Mark Keast
Thunderkick Expands North America Footprint with PointsBet Deal
December 18, 2025

Thunderkick Expands North America Footprint with PointsBet Deal

PointsBet Canada and Thunderkick Studios hook up in content deal Jackpot Digital announces expansion into Michigan Another Latin America deal for Bragg Gaming With the Ontario market continuing to mature, online casino dominates, and licensed operators...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Online Gaming Boom Soars to New Revenue Peak
December 17, 2025

Ontario Online Gaming Boom Soars to New Revenue Peak

Cash wagers hit record CAD $9.33 billion in Ontario for November Sports betting sees big bump in revenue Market should see further jump in 2026 as international liquidity issue sorts out and poker market opens up...

Written by Mark Keast
UFC’s Ilia Topuria Says He’s Being Extorted
December 17, 2025

UFC’s Ilia Topuria Says He’s Being Extorted

The lightweight champion announced in November he was temporarily stepping away from the UFC The UFC scheduled an interim lightweight championship bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett in Las Vegas next month Pimblett's the...

Written by Mark Keast
FanDuel Bet Tracking Lets You Better Tailor Your Betting Experience
December 17, 2025

FanDuel Bet Tracking Lets You Better Tailor Your Betting Experience

Tech integration between FanDuel and FanDuel Sports Network Strategic partnership allows bettors to follow wagers in real time during games Rollout is for NHL and NBA games in select US markets FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel...

Written by Mark Keast
LA Rams’ Matthew Stafford Remains the NFL MVP Betting Kingpin
December 16, 2025

LA Rams’ Matthew Stafford Remains the NFL MVP Betting Kingpin

Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and 2 TDs in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions Josh Allen led Buffalo Bills back from 21-0 deficit in huge win over NE Patriots Three games left in...

Written by Mark Keast
Casino Expansion in the Cards for Niagara Falls
December 15, 2025

Casino Expansion in the Cards for Niagara Falls

Plan calls for adding land-based casinos to Niagara Falls Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has exclusive rights to operate the two casinos in Niagara Falls until 2040 Target is to double the region's tourism impact Ontario...

Written by Mark Keast
Sportsbook Trader Talk: Where Bettors Are Putting Their Money in NFL Week 15
December 14, 2025

Sportsbook Trader Talk: Where Bettors Are Putting Their Money in NFL Week 15

Massive Bills-Patriots showdown at 1 p.m., most bet game at sportsbooks Colts massive underdogs against Seattle with 44-year-old Phillip Rivers at QB Super Bowl preview in Denver today? Betting storylines for NFL Week 15 this...

Written by Mark Keast
Prime Skill Ramps Up Legal and Communication Offensive
December 13, 2025

Prime Skill Ramps Up Legal and Communication Offensive

Prime Skill Games takes AGCO to court over decision to remove machines Company CEO say they are looking for a stay of enforcement until the court decides the matter on its merits AGCO removed Prime Skill machines...

Written by Mark Keast
Canadian Gaming: Bragg Extends Deal with 777 Group
December 12, 2025

Canadian Gaming: Bragg Extends Deal with 777 Group

777 deal powers first-time launch of Bragg's turnkey solution into Belgian igaming market Three-year deal allows for potential of further joint expansion for online casino and sports betting into other regulated igaming markets 777.nl will continue...

Written by Mark Keast