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Reporter: 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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519 stories by Mark Keast

DraftKings’ Johnny Avello Says Ontario Bettors Show Sophistication

Blue Jays most bet team in Ontario in 2025 (by handle) Saquon Barkley most bet player, NFL TD scorers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished as the most-bet NBA player and team One thing about Ontario sports bettors, according to Johnny Avello, DraftKings’ Sportsbook...

Mark Keast January 1, 2026

Team Canada Olympic Hockey Roster Delivers Some Bombshells

Sharks' Celebrini named to Canadian Olympic roster, but not Hawks' Bedard Capitals' Wilson another surprise pick, Blues' Binnington in goal as well Canada remains betting favourite in men's hockey for Olympics Canada is the betting favourite for Olympic Men’s Hockey as the calendar...

Mark Keast December 31, 2025

Booms and Busts: Canadian Gaming 2025 Year in Review

Ontario market hits record rev peak Impatient finger-tapping, waiting on Alberta's market launch Premier Ford's Niagara Falls casino gambit It’s tough to chop down 2025 Canadian gaming stories to a Top 5, but we’re game to give it a try anyway. For...

Mark Keast December 30, 2025

Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Charged with Strangulation, Assault

Patriots' receiver charged after alleged Dec. 2 incident Does the NFL league office take action and suspend Diggs? Patriots have clinched first in the AFC East New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been hit with a felony charge of strangulation plus a misdemeanour...

Mark Keast December 30, 2025

Will Lamar Jackson Be Back for Sunday’s Huge NFL Showdown?

Playoffs all but set after NFL's penultimate weekend Ravens and Bucs are favored to fill the final two playoff spots Brock Purdy scores five TDs against the Bears The NFL playoff picture is much clearer this morning, with all but two spots locked...

Mark Keast December 29, 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 travel to U.S. in 2026 Canadian travel...

Mark Keast December 28, 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 after Christmas break The big development on...

Mark Keast December 27, 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 NFL. Now it appears the NBA will...

Mark Keast 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 Heat guard Terry Rozier on Thursday asked...

Mark Keast December 24, 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 Call Sunday’s game between the NFL’s two...

Mark Keast December 23, 2025