Ricky Grant

Ricky Grant

iGaming.org Writer Crypto/Casino/Sports
Ricky is a bitcoin enthusiast and understands the significance of cryptocurrencies not just in the iGaming industry but in society. Ricky has a particular interest in the US Casino landscape, and anything related to this. His favorite casino table games are blackjack and baccarat.

EXPERTISE

  • Crypto
  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Wynn Al Marjan Island Tower Reaches Full Structural Completion

Wynn Resorts Ltd has issued a construction update for its integrated resort project in the United Arab Emirates, confirming full completion of the main tower concrete structure and steady progress across accommodation, transport, and infrastructure works Good to Know Structural concrete work for the signature tower has reached full..
4 months ago

Philippine Casino Tycoon Manny Villar Hit With Market Manipulation Charges

A regulatory case involving one of the Philippines most prominent casino figures is drawing renewed attention to market integrity in the regional gaming sector Authorities allege stock manipulation tied to a major real estate and casino linked development The case centers on publicly traded Villar Land and valuation claims connected to the..
4 months ago

Alabama Senator Seeks Voter Decision on Gambling

A renewed gambling debate is heading back to the Alabama Legislature, driven by a proposal that would shift the final decision directly to voters A new bill planned for introduction next week would ask Alabamians whether gambling should be legalized through a statewide constitutional amendment The proposal focuses on opening the door rather..
4 months ago

Bankman Fried Now Calls Trump Right on Crypto

Sam Bankman-Fried has issued a series of public statements praising US President Donald Trump and criticizing former President Joe Biden, following recent media appearances and online posts The comments came days after Caroline Ellison, former chief executive of Alameda Research, was released from federal custody Good to Know Caroline..
4 months ago

Novomatic Pushes Ainsworth Bid Deadline to February 6

Novomatic again pushed back the clock on its bid for Ainsworth, giving shareholders more time to decide while keeping pressure on a competing offer from within the founding family Good to Know Novomatic already controls more than two thirds of Ainsworth shares The takeover price from Novomatic stands at AUD100 per share A..
4 months ago

Pagcor 2025 Revenue Hits US$1.80bln as Land Casino Gaming Weakens

Pagcor finished 2025 with a clear split story: total revenue fell, but net income still moved up Digital play kept taking a bigger share, while land-based casino income kept sliding Good to Know Electronic and online gaming produced PHP5333 billion, more than half of total gaming revenue in 2025 Offshore online gaming vanished from..
4 months ago

Churchill Downs Casino Sues Maine Over Tribal iCasino Law

A legal challenge has emerged in Maine after the state moved forward with a tribal-exclusive online casino framework, setting up a dispute between commercial operators and regulators Good to Know Oxford Casino sued Maine gambling regulators over iCasino exclusivity The law grants online casino rights to four Wabanaki Nations..
4 months ago

iGaming Ontario Reports $425M December As 2025 Tops $4B

Ontario online gambling closed 2025 with its strongest month on record, as rising player activity and sustained casino growth pushed both revenue and handle to new highs Good to Know December online gaming revenue reached $4254 million, a 577% increase year over year Full year online gaming revenue in Ontario exceeded $4 billion..
4 months ago

Filipino Michael Lizaso Marasigan Wanted by FBI Over Bingo Scam

Federal authorities are escalating efforts to locate a convicted fraud figure tied to a long running charity bingo operation that prosecutors say deceived players and never delivered promised medical support Good to Know The FBI added Michael Lizaso Marasigan to its most wanted list Prosecutors say a bingo scheme diverted about $107..
4 months ago

Nevada Gaming Win Dipped in December 2025, Las Vegas Strip Declined

Nevada closed 2025 with uneven casino results as consumer spending patterns shifted across regions While headline numbers dipped slightly in December, several local markets continued to post gains, offering a more layered picture of statewide gaming performance Good to Know Nevada reported $14 billion in gaming win for December 2025..
4 months ago

Marina Bay Sands Posts 50.1% EBITDA Growth in Q4 2025

Marina Bay Sands reported a sharp improvement in financial performance during the final quarter of 2025, supported by strong casino activity and higher visitor spending The results were disclosed by Las Vegas Sands Corp in its latest earnings release Good to Know Fourth quarter adjusted property EBITDA reached US$806 million Casino..
4 months ago

North Carolina Casino Map Could Change After Lumbee Recognition

The Lumbee Tribe has acquired a large parcel of land in southeastern North Carolina, a move that has opened the door to new economic development options following recent federal recognition Good to Know The Lumbee Tribe purchased 240 acres in Robeson County for $6 million Federal recognition arrived in December through a..
4 months ago

Kremlin Reviews Proposal to Legalise Online Casinos Nationwide

Russian officials are weighing a proposal that would reverse a long standing ban on online gambling The idea surfaced after the finance ministry outlined a plan that could channel gambling revenue directly into the federal budget Good to Know Online gambling has been illegal in Russia since 2009 The proposal calls for a single state..
4 months ago

UK Weighs 30% Gambling Licence Fee Increase

The UK government is reviewing changes to the licence fees paid by gambling operators, with proposals that could increase annual charges by up to 30 percent Consultation papers released by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport outline the options under consideration and set out the financial position of the UK Gambling Commission Good..
4 months ago

MGM Fully Runs Vegas Strip Daytime Operations on Solar Energy

Power demand on the Las Vegas Strip never really pauses, but the energy mix behind it keeps shifting MGM Resorts International confirmed a milestone that changes how its flagship properties operate during daylight hours, tying together years of infrastructure planning and long-term energy contracts Good to Know MGM covers all daytime..
4 months ago

Gaming Stocks Face Uneven Outlook Says JP Morgan

Investor confidence across gaming stocks looks fragile heading into earnings season A new assessment outlines uneven growth, softer demand signals, and regional contrasts shaping expectations across casinos and digital wagering Good to Know JP Morgan favors DraftKings and Las Vegas Sands ahead of earnings Digital betting still..
4 months ago

US House Rejects Effort to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deduction, Remains at 90%

A push to change how gambling losses get taxed at the federal level stalled again in Washington Lawmakers reviewed dozens of proposals tied to a major spending package, but one issue tied closely to bettors and casinos failed to advance The outcome keeps a controversial tax rule in force for now, even as pressure builds from Nevada officials,..
4 months ago

Evoke 2025 Results Reveal 22 Percent Annual Revenue Decline

Evoke closed 2025 with a quarter that felt steadier than the rest of the year, even as the wider picture stayed challenging Trading improved late in the year, costs stayed under pressure, and leadership signaled openness to major structural change Good to Know Q4 revenue reached £464 million, up 7% from Q3 Full-year revenue still..
4 months ago

Chinabank Waits For Right Offer On Failed Emerald Bay Casino Site

China Banking Corp has no plans to rush a sale tied to the stalled Emerald Bay casino site in Cebu The lender says the land will remain off the market until pricing aligns with internal expectations Good to Know Chinabank controls the Emerald Bay site after a leaseback expired Emerald Bay development stopped years before opening..
4 months ago

Bally’s Sets 2030 Target For Las Vegas Mixed Use Project

Bally's Corp has outlined the timeline and cost structure for a large mixed-use development planned near the future Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas A recent county filing provides the clearest picture yet of how the project will unfold over the rest of the decade Good to Know Total estimated project cost stands at $119 billion..
4 months ago