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


Alabama Moves Closer to Transformative Gambling Legislation

Alabama is on the brink of a major shift in its approach to gambling, with the upcoming legislative session potentially marking a turning point in the state's gaming regulations House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, a long-time advocate for legalizing gambling since 2021, has been at the forefront of this movement, highlighting the need for a..
2 years ago

Pennsylvania House Health Committee Advances Anti-Smoking Bill for Casinos

At a recent event, the Pennsylvania House Health Committee approved a bill that aims to outlaw smoking at the state's authorized casinos Dan Frankel, the chairperson of the committee, introduced the Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoking Act (HB1657) The decision narrowly followed party lines, with Democrats supporting the bill and..
2 years ago

Holland Casino Faces Regulatory Action Following Compliance Dispute

After a protracted legal battle with the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA), Holland Casino is facing possible sanctions, such as fines or potentially the revocation of its iGaming license The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) first contacted Holland Casino in late 2021, claiming that the operator's Control Database (CBD) did not comply with Dutch..
2 years ago

Trio Arrested for Defrauding NY Banks of Over $10 Million in Crypto Scam

Three people, Zhong Shi Gao, Naifeng Xu, and Fei Jiang, have been arrested in a major financial fraud case They took advantage of security flaws in banks in the New York region, stealing more than $10 million The fraud, which took place between 2018 and 2022, highlights questions regarding cryptocurrency abuse and bank security procedures while..
2 years ago

GamCare’s Youth Program Celebrates 100,000 Participants

GamCare, an organization that works to solve problem gambling in society, has announced that 100,000 young people have been effectively contacted and educated through its Youth Program This is a noteworthy accomplishment The Youth Program is a significant effort that aims to empower youth workers, teachers, and other professionals with the..
2 years ago

Philippines Introduces $179M Tokenized Bonds Offering

A novel method has been taken by the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury, which decided to create tokenized one-year Treasury bonds valued at 10 billion pesos ($179 million) The conventional auction process, which was originally slated for November 20, has significantly changed as a result of this decision With minimum denominations of 10..
2 years ago

Solana Refutes Security Concerns Surrounding Saga Phones

Experts in blockchain and cybersecurity, CertiK, have made public what they say is a flaw in Solana Saga cellphones In an attempt to raise awareness about industry-wide security risks, the business published a video that showed how to hack the gadget The video doesn't reveal any known flaws or security issues for Saga users, according to Steven..
2 years ago

SkyBridge Capital CEO Anticipates Crypto Rally In Between Fed Pivot

The CEO of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, recently voiced confidence in an interview on Bloomberg Television regarding a possible rise in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in light of the Federal Reserve's hinting at a shift in policy According to Scaramucci, the Federal Reserve will probably stop raising interest rates, which will..
2 years ago

Wisconsin Teen Pleads Guilty in DraftKings Hacking Scheme

Joseph Garrison, a youngster from Wisconsin, pled guilty in a federal court in New York for a hacking plot that was directed at the DraftKings fantasy sports betting website The plan was to take advantage of the platform's users for around $600,000 Unexpectedly, Garrison, who is currently 19 years old, entered a guilty plea to conspiracy He had..
2 years ago

CertiK Reveals Security Vulnerability in Solana’s Saga Phone

A serious flaw in Solana's Saga phone has been revealed by blockchain security firm CertiK, possibly putting users' data at risk of compromise and illegal access A video that CertiK has published shows how to take advantage of a serious flaw in Solana's flagship Saga phone The video, which was posted on the X platform (formerly Twitter), shows..
2 years ago

OKX and CoinShares Launch Secure Off-Exchange Derivatives Trading

OKX, the world's second largest crypto trading platform, has teamed up with asset manager CoinShares and crypto custody joint venture Komainu to introduce off-exchange derivatives trading This development aims to bring traditional finance (TradFi) standards to the crypto market, focusing on reducing counterparty risk The collaboration, which..
2 years ago

Summer 2024 Set for Wind Creek Casino Revised Opening

The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, situated in East Hazel Crest, is steadily nearing completion, with a target opening date in the summer of 2024 Roger Kuehn, the executive vice president and general manager of the casino, shared updates with the Chicago Tribune, noting significant progress in the construction phase What You Need to..
2 years ago

Amazon Accused in Social Casino App Legal Battle

Amazon is facing accusations of engaging in an illicit online gambling scheme This centers around social casino apps available for download globally, through which Amazon has reportedly earned billions of dollars The legal action, initiated by Nevada resident Steven Horn, targets Amazon for profiting from what he contends are illegal social..
2 years ago

Cryptocurrency Investments Multiplies Among French Adults, OECD Survey Reveals

According to a recent study by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, France's financial regulatory authority, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), cryptocurrencies are now the second most popular investment asset among adult French citizens According to the report, 94% of French people own cryptocurrency..
2 years ago

Celebrity Streamer xQc Ejected from Canadian Casino

Famous social media influencer and internet streamer Felix "xQc" shocked everyone recently by disclosing that he had been ejected from a Canadian casino under duress Well-known for broadcasting live online casino games on Kick, xQc described what happened during a birthday dinner party with his family After celebrating with a fun family supper,..
2 years ago

Terraform Labs Enhances Cross-Chain Capabilities with Pulsar Finance Acquisition

The well-known blockchain-focused software development firm Terraform Labs PTE Ltd (TFL) has formally acquired Pulsar Finance in an attempt to strengthen its cross-chain capabilities Pulsar Finance provides a multitude of analytics solutions to TFL's ecosystem Pulsar Finance is renowned for its sophisticated cross-chain portfolio management and..
2 years ago

Bybit Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Fund Misappropriation by FTX Estate

The story of the cryptocurrency company FTX's bankruptcy takes a fresh turn as the estate steps up its legal defense According to court documents dated Friday, the FTX estate filed a complaint against Bybit, the exchange platform, claiming to have moved a significant amount of money, $953 million, to its investment arm This is the most..
2 years ago

New York Sets Record-Breaking $2 Billion Sports Betting Month

This October, New York has set a significant record in the US sports betting market, being the first state since the repeal of The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) to exceed $2 billion in monthly bets The New York State Gaming Commission reported a handle of $2006 billion from eight mobile operators Retail sportsbooks are..
2 years ago

Bybit Introduces Crypto Debit Card with Exclusive Incentives

The third-biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Bybit, has introduced the Bybit Card, its newest product for users in Europe This action is a part of a calculated effort to meet the growing need for cryptocurrency-to-fiat conversion services, especially in light of Binance's decision to stop offering Visa cards to citizens of the European..
2 years ago

Bithumb’s IPO Strategy Takes Aim at Upbit’s Dominance

Unexpectedly, local sources have revealed that Bithumb, one of South Korea's top cryptocurrency exchanges, may consider going public in 2025 It has been claimed that the exchange is thinking about making its Kosdaq debut and is possibly looking at moving to the Korea Exchange (KOSPI) platform in the future According to insider knowledge,..
2 years ago