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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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MLB Betting: Torpedo Bats, Judge, and Yankee Home Runs Dominate Narrative
April 4, 2025

MLB Betting: Torpedo Bats, Judge, and Yankee Home Runs Dominate Narrative

Yankees smash 22 home runs through six games Torpedo bats dominate narrative so far this season Aaron Judge leads by far in AL MVP odds One week into the new Major Baseball Season and the...

Written by Mark Keast
Lunar New Year Lotto Ticket Turns Into $60 Million Windfall
April 4, 2025

Lunar New Year Lotto Ticket Turns Into $60 Million Windfall

5 co-workers from Toronto rang in the Lunar New Year in style after winning a CA$60 million jackpot Each winner will take home CA$12 million Five co-workers from across Toronto partnered up to buy a...

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Union and Caesars Windsor Agree to Tentative Deal
April 3, 2025

Union and Caesars Windsor Agree to Tentative Deal

Deal reached late last night Union members set to ratify in the next few days Union had been pushing for a three-year contract The union representing over 1,400 workers at Caesars Windsor has reached a...

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MLB Players Sign Licensing Agreement with PENN
April 2, 2025

MLB Players Sign Licensing Agreement with PENN

Deal allows rights to use MLB player images and names on platforms Deal impacts ESPN BET and theScore BET in Canada More fan-focused betting experiences MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League...

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Union ‘Confident’ Deal Will Get Done with Caesars Windsor
April 2, 2025

Union ‘Confident’ Deal Will Get Done with Caesars Windsor

Workers pushing for new 3-year contract with Caesars Windsor   Deadline for new deal set for 11:59 p.m. tonight or strike will follow Increase in salaries at the core of worker demands A spokesperson for the...

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Carney-Led Liberals Vault Ahead of Poilievre’s Conservatives in Canadian Election Betting
March 30, 2025

Carney-Led Liberals Vault Ahead of Poilievre’s Conservatives in Canadian Election Betting

Trump tariffs? Prediction markets show Liberals far ahead CBC story this morning highlights disgruntlement in Conservative party camp Sportsbook odds lean in favour of the Liberals If the prediction markets are any indication this morning, the...

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AGLC Muscles Up Play Alberta Platform with Competition on the Horizon
March 28, 2025

AGLC Muscles Up Play Alberta Platform with Competition on the Horizon

Play Alberta is currently the only platform where Albertans can bet legally online Platform generated CAD$235 million in net sales in 2023-24, up $42 million from previous year Alberta government tabled new igaming legislation Tuesday...

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BetVictor Launches Tracy McGrady Safer Gambling Campaign
March 27, 2025

BetVictor Launches Tracy McGrady Safer Gambling Campaign

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady serves as BetVictor's Safer Gambling Ambassador March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month across Canada BetVictor executive weighs in on Alberta expansion plans BetVictor Canada has launched a safer gambling campaign through the streets...

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Is the Canadian Travel Boycott Impacting U.S. Casinos?
March 27, 2025

Is the Canadian Travel Boycott Impacting U.S. Casinos?

More Canadians boycotting travel to U.S. over tariff dispute Las Vegas airport reports decrease in Canadian travellers in February LVCVA reports little impact on Canadian travel to Vegas so far Lots of talk about Canadians boycotting...

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AGCO Hits BetMGM with $110K in Penalties
March 27, 2025

AGCO Hits BetMGM with $110K in Penalties

BetMGM fined over alleged actions by third-party marketing companies Licensed operators aren't allowed to offer bonuses or inducements $110K fine the largest in Ontario in the three years since the open, regulated market went live...

Written by Mark Keast