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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

Rivalry Reports Declines in Revenue and Operating Costs for FY 2024
July 2, 2025

Rivalry Reports Declines in Revenue and Operating Costs for FY 2024

Rivalry reports revenues of USD $13.6 million for FY 2024  Company restructuring began in mid 2024 Company points to 40% increase in new first-time depositors since January 2025 Toronto-based Rivalry Corp. released its full-year 2024 financial...

Written by Mark Keast
Topuria Takes No. 1 Spot on UFC’s Fighter Ranking List
July 1, 2025

Topuria Takes No. 1 Spot on UFC’s Fighter Ranking List

Topuria has his eyes on Pimblett after Oliveira knockout at UFC 317 Sportsbooks hope for Topuria-Pimblett lightweight bout Topuria-Makhachev fight not likely at this point We all woke up this morning to see that UFC lightweight...

Written by Mark Keast
Report: Pistons’ Beasley Investigated for Gambling On League Games
June 29, 2025

Report: Pistons’ Beasley Investigated for Gambling On League Games

NBA free agent Malik Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. District Attorney’s office over gambling allegations tied to NBA games, according to media reporting today. Investigation Into Gambling Allegations Beasley’s lawyer told Associated Press...

Written by Mark Keast
Bulk of the Money on Oliveira for UFC 317
June 27, 2025

Bulk of the Money on Oliveira for UFC 317

Finally, we’re here: Ilia Topuria (16-0), moving up from the featherweight division, steps into the Octagon for a lightweight title bout against Charles Oliveira (35-10-1) tomorrow night at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Topuria Odds...

Written by Mark Keast
Ontario Market Tops $8 Billion in Total Wagers in May
June 27, 2025

Ontario Market Tops $8 Billion in Total Wagers in May

Ontario’s regulated igaming industry set a record for total cash wagers in May, smashing the CAD $8 billion mark. All-Time High in Revenue According to iGaming Ontario market performance data just released, the province saw...

Written by Mark Keast
AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350K for Wild Party
June 26, 2025

AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350K for Wild Party

Wild party on casino floor after German DJ Boris Brejcha event in theatre Police called after numerous criminal and medical incidents Great Canadian has 15 days to appeal fine decision The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...

Written by Mark Keast
Atlantic Lottery Corporation, IGT, Announce 8-Year Tech Deal
June 26, 2025

Atlantic Lottery Corporation, IGT, Announce 8-Year Tech Deal

Atlantic Lottery purchases a new central gaming system for its video lottery product Rollout of new system expected to begin spring 2026 Last week at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto, Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC)...

Written by Mark Keast
SIGA Reports Record Profits for Latest Fiscal Year
June 24, 2025

SIGA Reports Record Profits for Latest Fiscal Year

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) reports record net income SIGA operates seven casinos and gaming website PlayNow.com It’s been a record-breaking year on the gaming front in Saskatchewan, according to the 2024-2025 annual report issued...

Written by Mark Keast
Report: Durant Traded to Rockets, Odds Shift Accordingly
June 22, 2025

Report: Durant Traded to Rockets, Odds Shift Accordingly

Durant traded to Rockets in exchange for players and draft picks Rockets odds to win 2026 NAB championships moves to +850  Durant a 15-time NBA Allstar, surefire Hall of Famer The Kevin Durant trade has reportedly finally...

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Penn Entertainment Announces Layoffs at theScore
June 22, 2025

Penn Entertainment Announces Layoffs at theScore

75-100 laid off at theScore in Toronto Penn says layoffs part of ongoing evolution of digital business Former employee: theScore "lost its heart" Penn Entertainment has announced major layoffs in work staff at theScore in Toronto, as the...

Written by Mark Keast