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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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623 stories by Mark Keast

Kambi Group Takes Over As OLG’s Sportsbook Partner

Kambi Group completes novation agreement with FDJ Gaming Solutions France Kambi technology now powers OLG's Proline sports betting platform Contract runs through 2032 Kambi Group, the B2B sportsbook technology provider, has officially taken over as operator of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s...

Mark Keast January 31, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders Revolutionize In-Stadium Betting

The Las Vegas Raiders stand out in a GeoComply study of live, in-stadium bettor engagement 105-13% of fans at top NFL venues engaged with betting apps during games Playoff teams saw a measurable spike in in-stadium engagement According to a new GeoComply...

Mark Keast January 30, 2026

Feds Reportedly Looking at Other NBA Games in Gambling Investigation

FBI crackdown on illegal sports betting scheme involving NBA games   Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, at the center of the investigation, has pleaded not guilty The New York Times report says Feds looking into more NBA games than the seven mentioned...

Mark Keast January 29, 2026

Ontario iGaming Revenue Hits New High in December

Non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) hits $425.4 million in December Market share for casino total cash wager inches back up to 87% 48 licensed operators currently in Ontario The onset of the holiday season didn’t seem to slow down gambling tendencies among...

Mark Keast January 29, 2026

Fanatics Pokes Fun at ‘Kendall Curse’ in New Super Bowl Ad

Fanatics Sportsbook releases Kendall Jenner ad for the Super Bowl TV and digital ad is the first production from the recently launched Fanatics Studio Jenner pokes fun at the "Kendall curse" internet conspiracy Fanatics Sportsbook is leveraging Kendall Jenner's fame, in part...

Mark Keast January 28, 2026

High Roller Nears Ontario Launch: What’s Next?

High Roller announces partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health Las Vegas-based company expects to launch in Ontario in 2026, then Alberta High Roller is an online casino company High Roller Technologies Inc., the Las Vegas-based online gaming operator that has applied for an iGaming operator...

Mark Keast January 28, 2026

Raiders’ Coach Chase: Will Double-Dip with Daboll Seal the Deal?

Joe Brady, who had interviewed for the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching job, gets the top job in Buffalo Reports: Brian Daboll, Davis Webb, Klint Kubiak still in the mix for Raiders job Raiders have over $81 million in cap space and...

Mark Keast January 27, 2026

Are Exchange Rates the Reason Canadians are Dumping Las Vegas?

Las Vegas casino/hotel company offers "At Par" exchange rate promotion to entice more Canadians to travel to Vegas  Las Vegas has experienced dramatic declines in Canadian travellers coming there since early 2025 Will the promotion help address deeper, fundamental issues Canadian travellers...

Mark Keast January 27, 2026

Philip Rivers Gives Major Update in Buffalo Bills Head Coach Search

Grant Udinski now the front runner for Buffalo Bills' head coaching job Philip Rivers pulls himself out of the running According to reporting four remaining head coaching positions will be filled this week If ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter’s reporting is to...

Mark Keast January 26, 2026

Major League Soccer Inks Deal With Prediction Giant Polymarket

New deal sees Polymarket become official prediction market partner of MLS Polymarket has similar deals with UFC and NHL MLS season starts Feb. 22 Soccer United Marketing, the commercial arm of Major League Soccer (MLS), has teamed up with Polymarket in a multi-year...

Mark Keast January 26, 2026