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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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782 stories by Mark Keast

BetMGM 2024 Year in Review: Paul-Tyson Crushes It
December 24, 2024

BetMGM 2024 Year in Review: Paul-Tyson Crushes It

It wasn’t a masterpiece from a pure fighting perspective, but sportsbooks like BetMGM were smiling following the November fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Star Athletes Dominate As we’ve reported, 27-year-old Paul defeated the...

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Bally’s Interactive Launch: When Will the Ontario Market be Saturated?
December 17, 2024

Bally’s Interactive Launch: When Will the Ontario Market be Saturated?

Monday's announcement that Bally’s Interactive has launched a new sports betting and casino app in Ontario has some people asking how much is too much and at what point will the Ontario iGaming market reach...

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Holding Steady According to Market Share Stats
December 13, 2024

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Holding Steady According to Market Share Stats

Last week, the Auditor General of Ontario issued a report applauding the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the progress they’ve made in the face of stiff competitive winds over the past 19 months. The...

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Polymarket Users Betting on Luigi Mangione Arrest
December 10, 2024

Polymarket Users Betting on Luigi Mangione Arrest

Tuesday’s news on the fast-moving Manhattan shooting investigation front reported that suspect Luigi Mangione was found with “written admissions” about the shooting, according to Forbes reporting. Manifesto The early morning assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian...

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Sports Betting News and Notes: Hamilton Ends F1 Mercedes Run; Card Set for UFC 311; NFL MVP Odds Movement
December 9, 2024

Sports Betting News and Notes: Hamilton Ends F1 Mercedes Run; Card Set for UFC 311; NFL MVP Odds Movement

Lewis Hamilton closed the chapter on his 12 years with Mercedes on Monday -- a team with whom he won six F1 titles -- as he readies his move to Ferrari for the 2025 season....

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Juan Soto Signs With Mets: Biggest Contract in MLB History
December 9, 2024

Juan Soto Signs With Mets: Biggest Contract in MLB History

The Juan Soto stakes are over. Late Sunday night, on the eve of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, it was announced the right fielder agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York...

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Trader Talk: NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off Teams Announced, But Will Bettors Care?
December 5, 2024

Trader Talk: NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off Teams Announced, But Will Bettors Care?

The big news on the NHL front this week was Wednesday's announcement of the rosters for the teams taking part in February’s 4 Nations Face-Off. The inaugural tournament, which replaces the NHL’s All-Star Weekend festivities,...

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Appeals Court Judges Consider Fundamental Changes to Ontario DFS Rules
December 5, 2024

Appeals Court Judges Consider Fundamental Changes to Ontario DFS Rules

A decision that could fundamentally change the free and paid daily fantasy sports and online poker scene in Ontario is now in the hands of five appeals court judges. Decision Could Take Months Canadian Gaming...

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Trader Talk: Where Does Slugger Juan Soto End Up In MLB Free Agency?
November 30, 2024

Trader Talk: Where Does Slugger Juan Soto End Up In MLB Free Agency?

U.S. Thanksgiving is done, Christmas is on the horizon, the Buffalo Bills are shovelling more than two feet of lake-effect snow off the seats at Highmark Stadium in anticipation of tomorrow night’s game against the...

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MLB Players Association Drops Lawsuit Against FanDuel, Announces New Licensing Deal
November 27, 2024

MLB Players Association Drops Lawsuit Against FanDuel, Announces New Licensing Deal

MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced that its reached a licensing agreement with FanDuel Sportsbook, dropping a lawsuit launched against the sportsbook in September. MLB Players Inc....

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