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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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780 stories by Mark Keast

Upsets, Blocked Kicks, Notable Injuries and a “Crazy” Day of NFL Betting
September 22, 2025

Upsets, Blocked Kicks, Notable Injuries and a “Crazy” Day of NFL Betting

Thrilling finishes across the NFL landscape in Week 3 Browns pull off big upset over the Packers Breaking news: Bosa tears ACL, out for season NFL Week 3 is in the books (just tonight's Ravens-Lions showdown...

Written by Mark Keast
Criminal Charges Laid in Gift Card Sports Betting Investigation
September 21, 2025

Criminal Charges Laid in Gift Card Sports Betting Investigation

Two men charged after OPP investigation into gift card, sports betting scam OPP says $400,000 in alleged fraud Both men to appear in Thunder Bay court this upcoming week The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau...

Written by Mark Keast
White Releases UFC White House Event Renderings
September 20, 2025

White Releases UFC White House Event Renderings

Special UFC event planned for White House front lawn next summer Event moved to June because of logistical issues McGregor again expresses interest to return to the Octagon for the event Details are starting to come...

Written by Mark Keast
NFL Betting: Brutal Start for the Books Going Into Week 3
September 19, 2025

NFL Betting: Brutal Start for the Books Going Into Week 3

Cowboys versus Bears most bet game going into Week 3 Bills handle the Dolphins, but don't cover the spread Burrow, Purdy, Daniels out with injuries  Phill Gray, the former head of trading operations at Sports...

Written by Mark Keast
Canadian Gaming: BCLC’s Latest Sportsbook Lounge, DeepMarkit Prediction Market Foray
September 18, 2025

Canadian Gaming: BCLC’s Latest Sportsbook Lounge, DeepMarkit Prediction Market Foray

Latest BCLC sportsbook lounge opens this Sunday in Fort St. John Five PROLINE lounges currently operating, one more coming this year DeepMarkit announces plans to buy Prospect Prediction Markets Inc.  The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has...

Written by Mark Keast
Loto-Québec Reports Big Jump in Q1 Revenues
September 18, 2025

Loto-Québec Reports Big Jump in Q1 Revenues

Loto-Québec is reporting YoY revenue growth of more than 11% for the first quarter of the current fiscal year The crown corporation reports much of the growth is due to improved performance in its casino...

Written by Mark Keast
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Drops Again. Where Does Las Vegas Sit?
September 17, 2025

Canadian Travel to the U.S. Drops Again. Where Does Las Vegas Sit?

25% drop in Canadian tourism to the U.S. in August, seventh month in a row of decline Trump remains a factor impacting Canadians, but so are high costs in Las Vegas and a low Canadian...

Written by Mark Keast
Rush Street and Sightline Launch Integrated Payments Debit Solution
September 16, 2025

Rush Street and Sightline Launch Integrated Payments Debit Solution

RSI and fintech provider Sightline launch new industry debit card solution Product debuts on BetRivers igaming platform Customers gain greater control over their money It’s an industry first, according to Rush Street Interactive (RSI) – an integrated debit payments...

Written by Mark Keast
Burrow Injury Devastating for Bengals
September 15, 2025

Burrow Injury Devastating for Bengals

Bengals' QB to undergo surgery for turf toe injury DraftKings' Avello says Bengals still have potential to remain competitive Allen still the betting favourite for NFL MVP By far the biggest NFL news impacting betting...

Written by Mark Keast
Bragg Announces Debt Financing Deal, Update on Cyber Breach
September 14, 2025

Bragg Announces Debt Financing Deal, Update on Cyber Breach

Bragg Gaming Group secures new debt facility Cyber breach from August considered resolved after investigation by independent third party Borrowing costs will be less than half of its prior note debt, company says It was...

Written by Mark Keast