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Reporter: 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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657 stories by Mark Keast

Sean Penn’s One Battle After Another Performance an Oscars Betting Favourite

Hollywood veteran in the Oscars driver's seat for his performance as Col. Lockjaw One Battle After Another the overwhelming betting favourite for Best Picture Michael B. Jordan and Timothee Chalamet going head to head for Best Actor, Jessie Buckley huge odds favourite...

Mark Keast March 6, 2026

Young Men’s Gambling Hotline Sees Calls Jump 317%

New study raises questions about the impact of gambling on public health The study looked into contact information at ConnexOntario from January 2012 to September 2025 Ontario market, with 48 licensed operators, saw $4 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2025 Researchers...

Mark Keast March 5, 2026

UFC and bet365 Announce Exclusive 5-Year Agreement

UFC and bet365 announce agreement that replaces DraftKings partnership bet365 will be integrated into UFC broadcasts through on-screen betting tickers during live events Partnership kicks off Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC 326 DraftKings is out at UFC, with bet365 now stepping in, wrapping...

Mark Keast March 5, 2026
Caesars Windsor Ontario Lottery OLG casino operator

OLG, Caesars Lock Down Windsor Casino Deal

20-year agreement finalized between OLG and Caesars to run the Windsor Casino Procurement process saw Bally's and Mohegan also in the running Final gaming site in Ontario to transition to OLG's land-based gaming modernization model The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and...

Mark Keast March 5, 2026

PrizePicks Departs Canada To Focus on U.S. Operations

PrizePicks announces it will concentrate on building U.S. operations Daily fantasy sports operators challenged in Ontario regulated market by provincial border fencing Company said it will close up shop April 3 PrizePicks, the daily fantasy sports and prediction markets operator, has announced...

Mark Keast March 5, 2026

Las Vegas Hotels See 15,000 Canadian Visitors in Just One Month

Circa, D Las Vegas and Golden Gate resorts introduced currency parity program targeting Canadians a month ago Canadian tourism numbers to Las Vegas overall have been dropping over the past year Currency parity program runs through Aug. 31 of this year Circa...

Mark Keast March 5, 2026

Trader Talk: What Do the Vegas Golden Knights Do at the Trade Deadline?

NHL Trade Deadline set for Friday 3 p.m. EST Vegas Golden Knights, losers of three straight, are in Detroit tonight to play the Red Wings Golden Knights currently sit 4th in the Western Conference, just six points ahead of 9th place San...

Mark Keast March 4, 2026

Chicago Bears Betting Favourites to Land Maxx Crosby

Future of Las Vegas Raiders' DE Maxx Crosby a dominant NFL offseason storyline DraftKings has Chicago Bears betting favourites if Crosby dealt Las Vegas Raiders GM said he expects Crosby to be on team next season While Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end...

Mark Keast March 4, 2026

PokerStars and FanDuel Partner To Shake Up Canadian Poker Scene

PokerStars will be launched exclusively on the FanDuel app Bigger tournament guarantees, welcome bonus, and a seamless wallet on the way Ontario awaits Supreme Court of Canada decision on international liquidity issue PokerStars and FanDuel have announced they are teaming up to...

Mark Keast March 3, 2026

Quebec Fall Election Could Reshape Canadian Gaming Policies

Quebec provincial election set for October 5 Parti Quebecois currently leading in the polls, incumbent CAQ sits in fourth, depending on poll Spokesperson from Quebec Online Gaming Commission said they've met with all the provincial parties about changes to Quebec igaming structure...

Mark Keast March 3, 2026