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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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369 stories by Mark Keast

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 where you see a lot of futures...

Mark Keast 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 bringing horse racing to a mobile phone...

Mark Keast August 13, 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 on the lawn of the White House,...

Mark Keast August 12, 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 for USD $7.7 billion over 7 years....

Mark Keast August 11, 2025
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MIXI Increases its Offer for PointsBet, Calls it ‘Best and Final’

MIXI ups PointsBet takeover all-cash offer to AU$1.25 per share Betr announces Ontario regulatory approvals for its takeover bid MIXI Australia has again increased its all-cash takeover offer for the Australian gaming group PointsBet, to AU$1.25 ($0.81US), calling the unconditional offer price “best...

Mark Keast August 11, 2025

BetMGM Oddsmakers Unmoved by Shedeur Sanders’ Performance

Polarizing Browns' rookie QB tosses 2 TDs in impressive pro debut Highly rated prospect, and son of Deion Sanders, dropped fast in the NFL Draft in April One pre-season win does not an NFL career make. Count BetMGM as one sportsbook not...

Mark Keast August 9, 2025

Penn CEO: Alberta Is a Cog in Company’s Digital Outlook for 2026

Penn CEO Snowden looks at Alberta launch in 2026 Company reports best quarter in its history for igaming Layoff severance costs at theScore in June factored into Q2 results Penn Entertainment has been taking a lot of slings from disgruntled shareholders over the...

Mark Keast August 9, 2025

Sports Spotlight On Scherzer Versus Kershaw Tonight in Los Angeles

Most bets on Blue Jays for tonight's game against Dodgers  Future Hall of Famers Scherzer and Kershaw meet for 4th time in their careers "3,000-K Club" showdown tonight at Dodger Stadium The NFL is into its pre-season, but a good chunk of...

Mark Keast August 8, 2025

Quebec Coalition: Latest Media Report Pushes Need for New Gaming Regulation

A story in Thursday's Le Devoir talking about how gambling addiction is claiming younger victims is another reason why Quebec needs an Ontario-style igaming regulatory regime, says Ariane Gauthier, spokesperson for the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition. The story quoted a 16-year-old who...

Mark Keast August 8, 2025

Caesars Entertainment Launches Third Proprietary Online Casino Game

Signature American Roulette developed by Empire Creative Caesars Entertainment committed to launching more in-house proprietary online casino content New game now available in New Jersey Caesars Entertainment Inc. has announced the launch of its third proprietary online casino game developed in-house, called...

Mark Keast August 8, 2025