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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

Shakeup in Canadian Gaming: Moskowitz Out as NorthStar CEO
December 8, 2025

Shakeup in Canadian Gaming: Moskowitz Out as NorthStar CEO

NorthStar Gaming announces that Michael Moskowitz is no longer CEO and chair of the Board Corey Goodman appointed interim CEO New chair of the Board named as well in shakeup In a piece of news...

Written by Mark Keast
Loto-Québec Just Greenlit New Casino-Style Gaming Hall
December 6, 2025

Loto-Québec Just Greenlit New Casino-Style Gaming Hall

Loto-Québec announces the fourth gaming hall for the province, this one to be located in Saguenay, north of Quebec City Saguenay gaming hall set to open in 18 months Loto-Québec has announced the opening of...

Written by Mark Keast
Spain Remains Betting Favourite After World Cup Draw
December 5, 2025

Spain Remains Betting Favourite After World Cup Draw

U.S. draws Paraguay, Australia and the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, Kosovo) in Group D Tournament runs June 11-July 19 in Mexico, U.S. and Canada 48 teams will compete, up from 32...

Written by Mark Keast
Bragg Expands Latin America Footprint with Brazino777 Deal
December 5, 2025

Bragg Expands Latin America Footprint with Brazino777 Deal

Bragg looks to drive high-margin revenue with Brazino777 content deal Deal is the latest in Bragg's Latin America market expansion push Content distribution deal involving exclusive online casino content across LatAm markets like Brazil and Mexico Bragg Gaming Group, the Toronto-based...

Written by Mark Keast
What Does the UFC Do With Its Heavyweight Division?
December 4, 2025

What Does the UFC Do With Its Heavyweight Division?

Aspinall says he out, likely for the long term, looking at eye surgery Does UFC vacate the heavyweight title or wait for an Aspinall-Gane rematch? UFC 323 set for this Saturday in Las Vegas On...

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Bears’ Odds See Dramatic Shift: Contenders or Pretenders?
December 3, 2025

Bears’ Odds See Dramatic Shift: Contenders or Pretenders?

Bears surprising No. 1 seed in NFC Huge showdown Sunday with Bears in Green Bay to take on second-place Packers Super Bowl futures see Bears shift from +8000 to +3000 In an NFL season that’s seen...

Written by Mark Keast
BC’s New Gaming Rules Crack Down on Money Laundering
December 3, 2025

BC’s New Gaming Rules Crack Down on Money Laundering

New Gaming Control Act comes into force in April 2026 Province will set new policies to deter money laundering, encourage responsible gambling Provincial government creating a new independent gambling control office to regulate gambling in...

Written by Mark Keast
NHL Commissioner Says the League is All In on Prediction Markets
December 3, 2025

NHL Commissioner Says the League is All In on Prediction Markets

The NHL signed a deal with Kalshi and Polymarket in October NHL touts competitive balance across both conferences Kalshi announces $11 billion valuation One look at the NHL's Eastern Conference today and there sits the most...

Written by Mark Keast
Show Me State Shows Up for Sports Betting
December 2, 2025

Show Me State Shows Up for Sports Betting

New Missouri igaming market went live midnight Dec. 1 2.6 million geolocation checks in the state in the first 24 hours More detailed analysis coming with insights from the Kansas City Chiefs' prime-time game Dec. 7...

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Guardians’ Pitchers Gear Up for High-Stakes May Trial
December 2, 2025

Guardians’ Pitchers Gear Up for High-Stakes May Trial

US District Court judge sets May trial date for two Cleveland Guardians' pitchers Both pitchers charged for their alleged involvement in a gambling scheme Prosecutor says talks are taking place, but no discussion about a plea deal...

Written by Mark Keast