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.

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Ricky's latest articles


Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte Faces Gambling Charges

Concerns about players engaging in gambling activities have assumed a central role in the changing sports betting scene in the United States These worries are heightened by the most recent instance involving former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who is currently a member of the New England Patriots and faces allegations of underage gambling and..
2 years ago

Legal Turmoil Surrounds Las Vegas Sands’ New York Casino Bid

Las Vegas Sands Corporation is embroiled in a legal battle about the intended location of its casino as part of the continuing drama surrounding the acquisition of a casino license in New York City The casino project as a whole is in peril due to legal disputes arising from the company's desire to develop at the Nassau Coliseum with Hofstra..
2 years ago

Google’s Move Paves the Way for Bitcoin ETF Advertising

On January 10, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the establishment of eleven spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a calculated move It is anticipated that Google would amend its advertising policies in reaction to this judgment, enabling asset managers to advertise these products to a larger US..
2 years ago

Bally’s Rethinks Chicago Casino Design As it Runs into Issues

Bally’s casino project in Chicago, valued at $17 billion and planned for the River West area's Freedom Center, has encountered several obstacles recently While construction is set to begin this year, unexpected infrastructure challenges have prompted a significant change in the project's layout Initially, the development plan included a 400-room..
2 years ago

BetMGM to Bring Betting Odds to Social Media Giant X in New Deal

MGM Resorts International, a giant in the hospitality industry with a strong presence in Las Vegas, is making a strategic move through its online gambling subsidiary, BetMGM This branch of MGM, created in partnership with UK gambling operator GVC Holdings, is now collaborating with the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter The..
2 years ago

Casino Content Creator Vegas Matt Joins FanDuel Casino as Ambassador

FanDuel Group has teamed up with Vegas Matt, a renowned casino content creator Announced on Thursday, this partnership marks a significant collaboration where Matt will play a key role in promoting FanDuel Casino His focus will be on both the high-quality offerings of the casino and the critical aspect of responsible gambling Under this..
2 years ago

Gaming Firm Evolution Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Compliance

Facing a class action lawsuit, Evolution, a prominent gaming company, is under scrutiny for allegedly misleading investors about its compliance with US laws and growth potential The lawsuit, filed by Federman & Sherwood, a consumer and class action law firm, covers the period from 14 February 2019 to 26 October 2023 It seeks damages for..
2 years ago

BlackRock and Fidelity Lead Inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs

BlackRock and Fidelity have emerged as the leading participants in a recent wave of interest, with confirmation of inflows of $19 billion and $16 billion, respectively, into their spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) With the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) having cleared ten asset managers for product listings, this..
2 years ago

Flutter Entertainment Set for NYSE Listing as Euronext Dublin Delisting Approaches

Flutter Entertainment has strategically decided to stop trading on Euronext Dublin, and on January 29th, they aim to fully delist In addition, the business plans to list simultaneously on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the same day, under the ticker FLUT To support Flutter's ambitious objectives in the US market, a decision to list in..
2 years ago

Ecuador Takes a Surprising Decision on Casino Expansion

In a vote held in the beginning of 2024, the Ecuadorian government proposed to restore casinos and carry on with gambling activities But the administration has retracted this effort following a recent ruling The issue on the potential reopening of casinos and gaming halls was originally included in the Constitutional Court vote, but it has..
2 years ago

River Spirit Casino Resort Invests $17.5 Million to Create Oklahoma’s Largest Sports Viewing Space

Discover the exciting change happening at River Spirit Casino Resort, which is receiving a $175 million renovation that will transform its former restaurant space into Oklahoma's largest sports viewing area The representatives of the property have stated their aspirations to establish the premier sports book in Oklahoma should the state approve..
2 years ago

Tribal Opposition Derails California Sports Betting Initiative

Efforts to legalize sports betting in California have come to a halt, with the key proponents withdrawing their proposed ballot initiative This development means Californians might have to wait until the next state legislative session, held biennially, for any new sports betting legislation The initiative's withdrawal follows a lack of support..
2 years ago

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Gaming Commission Appointment Raises Conflict of Interest Worries

Concerns over potential conflicts of interest within the regulating body have been raised by New York Governor Kathy Hochul's recent nomination of Marissa Shorenstein, daughter of well-known gaming lobbyist Stuart Shorenstein, to the New York Gaming Commission Experienced lobbyist Stuart Shorenstein has ties to many gaming companies, notably..
2 years ago

China Establishes Metaverse Standardization Group to Govern Yuanverse Platform

The formation of a metaverse standards working group is part of the Chinese government's calculated strategy to gain control over the metaverse The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has stated that the newly established organization would include major stakeholders such as tech giants Tencent, Huawei, Baidu, Netease, and Sense..
2 years ago

Michigan Shatters Records with $2.30 Billion in Online Gambling Revenue

In 2023, the gambling sector in Michigan had a remarkable upswing, with yearly earnings of $234 billion—a remarkable 183% rise over the $198 billion earned in 2022 These numbers, which now include regulated commercial and tribal igaming businesses, greatly exceeded the $140 billion recorded in 2021, the year when legal..
2 years ago

Alameda Research Drops Lawsuit Against Grayscale in FTX Saga

In a new development in the continuing legal drama, it has been revealed that Alameda Research, the former trading division of the insolvent cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has dropped its lawsuit against the industry titan Grayscale This development comes after FTX's debtors sued Grayscale in Delaware late March In the original complaint,..
2 years ago

FDJ Eyes $2.5 Billion Acquisition of Kindred Group

The largest lottery and sports betting firm in France, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), is about to finalize a groundbreaking deal to acquire Kindred Group, a Stockholm-listed business, for an astounding $25 billion With this move, FDJ is making a daring foray into the very competitive online gaming industry FDJ, a significant participant in..
2 years ago

Prairie Band Casino Celebrates Grand Opening of Kansas’ First Tribal Sportsbook

As the first locally and tribally owned sportsbook in Kansas, Prairie Band Casino has finally opened its doors to sports fans, much to their excitement The sportsbook inside the casino, which has ten cutting-edge betting kiosks, a wall full of TVs, and a wide selection of food and drink options, is going to change the way people play games in the..
2 years ago

Kenosha County Board Greenlights Hard Rock Casino Proposal in Tight Vote

The Hard Rock Casino project was only narrowly approved by the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, January 17, at a late-night meeting that ended with a vote shortly after 1:30 am, 10 to 9 The authorized casino will be situated on a plot of property now used for agriculture on County Highway K off I-94 The land will continue to be..
2 years ago

Nebraska’s Casino Revenue Surges in First Full Year of Operation

In its first full year of operation, Nebraska's venture into casino gambling was a huge success; in December, the state recorded its second straight month of revenue records The state's four racetrack casinos took in around $89 million in December, adding to the almost $89 million in revenue they made at the end of the year from slot machines,..
2 years ago