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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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855 stories by Mark Keast

Date Night Tradition Credited for $34 Million Lotto Win
August 18, 2025

Date Night Tradition Credited for $34 Million Lotto Win

Life-changing $34 million lotto win for Ontario couple New dream home, cross-Canada trip, and diamond ring among wish-list items An Ontario couple has turned a date night tradition into a $34 million lottery score. According...

Written by Mark Keast
Bragg Gaming Group Reports Slight Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue for Q2
August 17, 2025

Bragg Gaming Group Reports Slight Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue for Q2

4.9% year over year increase in revenue in Q2 Big increase in proprietary content revenue for Toronto-based company Bigger focus on optimizing operating costs through remainder of 2025 Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group is reporting a...

Written by Mark Keast
Optimove NFL Study Gives Sportsbook Operators Insights on How To Shape Offerings
August 15, 2025

Optimove NFL Study Gives Sportsbook Operators Insights on How To Shape Offerings

77% plan to wager on the NFL this upcoming season Optimove NFL study meant to help direct sportsbook operators on how and why wagerers bet on the NFL The kickoff to NFL season fast approaches,...

Written by Mark Keast
Ohio Commission Launches Investigation of Guardians Pitchers Over Gambling Allegations
August 14, 2025

Ohio Commission Launches Investigation of Guardians Pitchers Over Gambling Allegations

MLB investigating Guardians pitchers Clase and Ortiz over gambling allegations  OCCC announces independent investigation of Guardians' players over prop betting The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has joined Major League Baseball (MLB) in investigating two...

Written by Mark Keast
Brady Tkachuk is Latest Pro Athlete to Reference Gambler Harassment
August 14, 2025

Brady Tkachuk is Latest Pro Athlete to Reference Gambler Harassment

Ottawa Senators' forward Brady Tkachuk says he had to change his Venmo account after heckling  Micro-market betting is gaining in popularity More pro athletes are referencing gambler harassment Ottawa Senators’ star forward Brady Tkachuk is...

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Q2 Results for NorthStar Led by Double-Digit Revenue Growth
August 13, 2025

Q2 Results for NorthStar Led by Double-Digit Revenue Growth

Double-digit revenue growth for NorthStar according to Q2 results Toronto-based company planning expansion into Alberta Gross margin increases 25% in Q2 NorthStar Gaming Inc. today announced its Q2 2025 financial results for the three-month and...

Written by Mark Keast
Head of Football at Caesars Sportsbook: Lots of Lions and Bills Action So Far
August 13, 2025

Head of Football at Caesars Sportsbook: Lots of Lions and Bills Action So Far

Bills early betting favourites to win the Super Bowl  Casino.org interview with Head of Football at Caesars Sportsbook Micro markets growing in popularity, for more instant gratification When talking NFL betting, August is the month...

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Ontario Bettors are Now Able to Wager on Horse Racing via Ontario Lottery and Gaming
August 13, 2025

Ontario Bettors are Now Able to Wager on Horse Racing via Ontario Lottery and Gaming

Players are now able to bet on horse racing via OLG.ca and OLG app The OLG and Woodbine announcement comes a few days before the 166th King's Plate Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is...

Written by Mark Keast
White Releases More Details on Epic UFC White House Event
August 12, 2025

White Releases More Details on Epic UFC White House Event

UFC White House lawn event confirmed for July 4, 2026 UFC fight celebrates U.S. 250th anniversary UFC President and CEO Dana White has released some new details about next year’s live event to be held...

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UFC Heads to Paramount, Pay-Per-Views Are Dead
August 11, 2025

UFC Heads to Paramount, Pay-Per-Views Are Dead

UFC and ESPN partnership is officially over UFC product to be offered exclusively via Paramount streaming platform and CBS UFC pay-per-view is now dead, with the news today that Paramount has bought UFC broadcast rights...

Written by Mark Keast