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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

Angry Sportsbettors Were Among Those Threatening Kiner-Falefa Following World Series Loss
November 3, 2025

Angry Sportsbettors Were Among Those Threatening Kiner-Falefa Following World Series Loss

Blue Jays infielder was part of a pivotal play in Game 7 of the World Series Blue Jays would lose in 11 innings, 5-4 Jays were 66-1 with some sportsbooks at the beginning of the season to...

Written by Mark Keast
B.C. First Nation Becomes Canada’s Largest Indigenous-Owned Casino Operator
November 2, 2025

B.C. First Nation Becomes Canada’s Largest Indigenous-Owned Casino Operator

B.C. First Nation completed two other casino acquisitions earlier this year River Rock Casino Resort and Chances Maple Ridge the latest to be sold by Great Canadian Entertainment Snuneymuxw First Nation has announced it has acquired...

Written by Mark Keast
Dodgers to Start Ohtani in Game 7 of the World Series Tonight
November 1, 2025

Dodgers to Start Ohtani in Game 7 of the World Series Tonight

The Dodgers are Moneyline favourites going into Game 7 of the World Series tonight  Ohtani tapped to start for the Dodgers, Scherzer for the Blue Jays Pitching props on the radar Canadian sportsbooks are no doubt...

Written by Mark Keast
Sportsbook Operator: Jays’ Win Would Be Our Single Biggest Event Loss Ever
October 31, 2025

Sportsbook Operator: Jays’ Win Would Be Our Single Biggest Event Loss Ever

The Toronto Blue Jays are the betting favorites to win World Series, but underdogs for Game 6  Guerrero Jr. jumps ahead of Ohtani in MVP odds Yamamoto, Game 2 winner, looks for repeat performance tonight...

Written by Mark Keast
NBA Betting Scandal: Kevin Garnett Rumored to Have Been Involved in Rigged Poker Games
October 30, 2025

NBA Betting Scandal: Kevin Garnett Rumored to Have Been Involved in Rigged Poker Games

Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were both placed on leave by the NBA in connection with their participation in allegedly rigged poker games Garnett, who was mentioned in reporting about the poker games, is under...

Written by Mark Keast
NFL Futures: Colts and Patriots Super Bowl Odds Shorten
October 29, 2025

NFL Futures: Colts and Patriots Super Bowl Odds Shorten

Patriots and Colts lead the way with notable Super Bowl line movements Lots of chatter around Patriots QB Drake Maye for MVP Chiefs once again looking more like Super Bowl favorites Two of the primary narratives on...

Written by Mark Keast
The Blue Jays Effect: Ontario Sportsbook Revenues Take a Hit
October 29, 2025

The Blue Jays Effect: Ontario Sportsbook Revenues Take a Hit

September revenue in sports betting was down 23% compared to August Total cash wagers in Ontario were up 5% Blue Jays betting and the start of the NFL season impacted betting numbers As we’ve reported...

Written by Mark Keast
Breaking: Springer out of the Lineup for Game 4 of World Series
October 28, 2025

Breaking: Springer out of the Lineup for Game 4 of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers are -210 betting favorites at BetMGM for Game 4 of the World Series; Toronto Blue Jays are +170 Ohtani MVP odds shift to -380 after unworldly Game 3 performance Strikeout projections for Ohtani and...

Written by Mark Keast
Trader: Pitcher Strikeout Totals for Game 3 Look Ripe for Opinion Betting
October 27, 2025

Trader: Pitcher Strikeout Totals for Game 3 Look Ripe for Opinion Betting

Los Angeles Dodgers are -207 favorites at DraftKings for Game 3 of the World Series; Toronto Blue Jays are +167 Yamamoto moving up in World Series MVP futures Bichette returns to starting lineup Max Scherzer...

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Trader: Bigger Sportsbooks Not Concerned About Large Blue Jays Liability
October 24, 2025

Trader: Bigger Sportsbooks Not Concerned About Large Blue Jays Liability

The Los Angeles Dodgers are -154 favorites at BetMGM for Game 1 of the World Series; the Toronto Blue Jays are +130 Bo Bichette is back in the lineup for the Blue Jays Blake Snell...

Written by Mark Keast