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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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813 stories by Mark Keast

MGM, BetMGM Secure Multi-Year Partnership Extensions with MLB
June 23, 2026

MGM, BetMGM Secure Multi-Year Partnership Extensions with MLB

MGM Resorts International continues as Major League Baseball’s exclusive Integrated Resort & Casino Partner BetMGM's online gaming platform will continue to market its brand and sports wagering offering across MLB platforms Partnerships with MLB began...

Written by Mark Keast
Giannis to Miami: Heat Championship Odds Skyrocket Following Blockbuster Trade
June 23, 2026

Giannis to Miami: Heat Championship Odds Skyrocket Following Blockbuster Trade

After weeks of trade speculation, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat Sportsbooks believe Miami's chances of winning the NBA title have improved dramatically, slashing odds Boston Celtics and New...

Written by Mark Keast
ToonieBet Teams Up with Hamilton Tiger-Cats in New Ontario Sportsbook Deal
June 22, 2026

ToonieBet Teams Up with Hamilton Tiger-Cats in New Ontario Sportsbook Deal

ToonieBet announces multi-year partnership with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats Deal includes naming rights for the club level, a premium setting area, at Hamilton Stadium ToonieBet launched a licensed igaming platform in Ontario at the end of...

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NBA, Hornets Push to Keep Terry Rozier Contact Ban, Blocking His Basketball Return Amid Gambling Probe
June 22, 2026

NBA, Hornets Push to Keep Terry Rozier Contact Ban, Blocking His Basketball Return Amid Gambling Probe

The NBA and Charlotte Hornets are urging federal prosecutors to keep Terry Rozier’s bond restrictions in place as his gambling-related court case continues The restrictions prevent Rozier from contacting current and former Hornets players and...

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Why the Maple Leafs Are the Best Stanley Cup Long Shot Bet Before Free Agency
June 21, 2026

Why the Maple Leafs Are the Best Stanley Cup Long Shot Bet Before Free Agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs are at +4000 to win the Stanley Cup next season, with some books having them at +6000 The Leafs have made a flurry of recent moves, with more likely on the...

Written by Mark Keast
Bragg Gaming CEO Mazij Out as Board Director After AGM Defeat
June 19, 2026

Bragg Gaming CEO Mazij Out as Board Director After AGM Defeat

Bragg Gaming CEO Matevž Mazij offered his resignation after 55.67% of shareholders voted against his board re-election Following a strategic review that concluded without a sale, Bragg's stock plummeted nearly 60% in a year, dropping...

Written by Mark Keast
Wealthsimple Brings Prediction Markets to Canada in New Kalshi Deal
June 18, 2026

Wealthsimple Brings Prediction Markets to Canada in New Kalshi Deal

Wealthsimple and Kalshi are rolling out "Wealthsimple Predict," a standalone app giving Canadians access to regulated event-based wagering Users can trade roughly 4,000 event contracts strictly tied to economic indicators, financial markets, and climate trends...

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Guerrero Jr. Partners With Betway Parent Super Group for Responsible Gambling Campaign
June 17, 2026

Guerrero Jr. Partners With Betway Parent Super Group for Responsible Gambling Campaign

The sportsbook has teamed up with Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for a new responsible gambling campaign The five-time All-Star is fresh off a spectacular 2025 postseason run, where he hit .397...

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Pure Casino Entertainment Greenlit to Acquire Gamehost Casinos
June 17, 2026

Pure Casino Entertainment Greenlit to Acquire Gamehost Casinos

Pure will acquire 100% of Gamehost's outstanding common shares for $13.65 per share in cash, representing a significant premium for shareholders The acquisition adds three major properties (including Calgary's Deerfoot Inn & Casino), expanding Pure's...

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Messi Hat Trick Boosts Kalshi’s Argentina Soccer Partnership
June 17, 2026

Messi Hat Trick Boosts Kalshi’s Argentina Soccer Partnership

Kalshi announced World Cup sponsorship agreement with Argentina Football Association June 10 Argentina star Lionel Messi scored hat trick in last night's win over Algeria Partnership activations include paid partnership post on Messi's Instagram platform, which...

Written by Mark Keast