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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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778 stories by Mark Keast

Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges as Trial Date Set
June 12, 2026

Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges as Trial Date Set

Former NBA player Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to new charges tied to gambling scandal Trial scheduled for Feb. 8, 2027 Rozier seeks changes to bail conditions in bid to return to the NBA Embattled...

Written by Mark Keast
The Hidden Threat to UFC White House: How a Single Lightning Strike Could Pull the Plug
June 11, 2026

The Hidden Threat to UFC White House: How a Single Lightning Strike Could Pull the Plug

Betting set to heat up ahead of UFC Freedom 250 event on White House lawn this Sunday (June 14) Ilia Topuria big betting favorite against Justin Gaethje in lightweight belt unification bout Alex Pereira takes...

Written by Mark Keast
WagerWire Wins Gibraltar Approval to Launch Prediction Market Operations
June 11, 2026

WagerWire Wins Gibraltar Approval to Launch Prediction Market Operations

Company behind WagerWire gets regulatory green light in Gibraltar to launch prediction market product Wire Markets Ltd. wants to have predictions market platform live by the start of NFL season ADI PredictStreet was first to be licensed...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta iGaming Operators Miss 2026 World Cup Acquisition Opportunity
June 10, 2026

Alberta iGaming Operators Miss 2026 World Cup Acquisition Opportunity

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow, with 48 teams playing 104 matches across three nations through to July 19 Alberta iGaming market is expected to launch on July 13, giving licensed operators just...

Written by Mark Keast
Finland iGaming License Applications Hit 50 Ahead of 2027 Market Launch
June 9, 2026

Finland iGaming License Applications Hit 50 Ahead of 2027 Market Launch

Finland set to follow Sweden and Denmark in opening a regulated iGaming market on July 1, 2027 Private operators will compete with Veikkaus, the government-owned iGaming operator Majority of applicants so far are foreign companies,...

Written by Mark Keast
Judge Grants Injunction, Clearing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to Play This Fall
June 8, 2026

Judge Grants Injunction, Clearing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to Play This Fall

U.S. District Court judge grants temporary injunction against NCAA in Sorsby case Decision restores college eligibility, allowing quarterback to suit up for the 2026 college football season after investigation into a gambling addiction In court...

Written by Mark Keast
Alberta iGaming Registry Swells to 43 Operators Ahead of Launch
June 5, 2026

Alberta iGaming Registry Swells to 43 Operators Ahead of Launch

Industry heavyweights Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel headline the wave of incoming private brands Approved operators face a $50,000 CAD one-time application fee alongside a $150,000 CAD annual registration fee The new commercial framework ends the...

Written by Mark Keast
Loto-Québec Hits Record CAD $3 Billion Revenue Milestone for First Time
June 5, 2026

Loto-Québec Hits Record CAD $3 Billion Revenue Milestone for First Time

The provincial operator logged its fourth consecutive year of net income exceeding $1.5 billion A record-breaking CAD $1.914 billion was distributed to lottery winners across the 2025-26 fiscal year The stellar financial performance comes amid...

Written by Mark Keast
Betty Eyes Growth as UK and Alberta Launches Fuel Expansion
June 4, 2026

Betty Eyes Growth as UK and Alberta Launches Fuel Expansion

Betty's new UK iGaming platform went live June 1 Betty Canada CEO Chavdar Dimitrov bullish on the company's expansion into other global markets as the year plays out Betty also will be front and center...

Written by Mark Keast
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1: Odds, Picks and NBA Finals Betting Outlook
June 3, 2026

Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1: Odds, Picks and NBA Finals Betting Outlook

San Antonio Spurs betting favourites as they host the New York Knicks tonight Victor Wembanyama MVP betting favourite going into NBA Final Knicks, riding an 11-game playoff win streak, are coming off 10 days of...

Written by Mark Keast