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


Supreme Court Rejects Request to Block Florida Tribe’s Online Sports Betting

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit made a ruling that permits an American Indian tribe in Florida to continue operating an online sportsbook, and the US Supreme Court has decided not to overturn it Two Florida-based casinos requested a stay on the appeals court's decision and a review by the Supreme Court, and this..
3 years ago

Florida’s Sports Betting Debate Heads to Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court is considering a legal tussle about the Seminole Tribe of Florida's permission for statewide online sports betting After Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily stalled an appeals court ruling, US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar responded, supporting the decision's continuation This appeal ruling had the potential to pave..
3 years ago

Cyberattacks Hit New York’s Casinos and Hospitals

Last week, New York witnessed a series of cybersecurity attacks that affected its video lottery terminals (VLTs) in casinos and disrupted two hospitals Everi, the state's operator for VLTs, was among the impacted Brad Maione, a representative from the New York Gaming Commission, stated the matter was under investigation While no personal data..
3 years ago

Norway Moves Forward with DNS Blocking Initiatives

Norway remains steadfast in its unique approach to gambling Unlike many European countries that have adopted licensing models, Norway continues to embrace its gambling monopoly This exclusive domain is reserved for Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, shutting out potential foreign competitors However, this protective stance is facing challenges..
3 years ago

SuperBook Sports Debuts Online Betting in Virginia

Virginia welcomes SuperBook Sports as the Las Vegas-based firm rolls out its online sportsbook Now, Virginia sports enthusiasts can effortlessly download the SuperBook Sports app and engage in a broad spectrum of betting activities Additionally, there's a dedicated website for users who prefer browsing Sports aficionados have multiple options,..
3 years ago

Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s License Renewed for Five Years

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unanimously decided to extend the Rivers Casino Philadelphia operator Sugarhouse HSP Gaming, LP's Category 2 stand-alone casino license for an additional five years The choice was made following a thorough examination process in which the operator established its dedication to upholding the conditions..
3 years ago

Singapore Authorities Probe Credit Suisse and Banks in Money Laundering ScandalS

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has opened an inquiry into Credit Suisse and other banks that may be involved in a money-laundering scandal related to the city-state's gambling business, putting Singapore's financial sector under close scrutiny This investigation goes above and beyond routine checks, bringing to light the gravity of the..
3 years ago

Sands Reports Strong Q3 Performance with Casino Revenue Surge

The international operator of integrated resorts and casinos, Sands, displayed strong success in the third quarter of 2023 A year after the firm was significantly impacted by pandemic-related measures in Macao and Singapore, Sands has effectively recovered Sands Chairman and CEO, Robert Goldstein, commented on the encouraging Q3 results,..
3 years ago

Blackstone’s Crown Resorts Overhaul Strategy Estimated To Be A Million Dollar Endeavor

With its AU$89 billion ($65 billion) acquisition of Crown Resorts, a significant Australian casino operator, this summer, the Blackstone Group, a well-known US private equity behemoth, grabbed the public's attention Despite the size of the acquisition, Blackstone has indicated that it is willing to make more investments totaling hundreds of..
3 years ago

Gaming or Gains? Manassas Park’s Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Vote Looms

Manassas Park, Virginia, is preparing for a crucial choice that would profoundly alter its economic environment The prospective legalization of pool betting known as pari-mutuel is the main topic of the upcoming November election The repercussions of this choice may make it possible for Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to build a Rosie's Gaming..
3 years ago

Alabama Resident Strikes Gold with Million-Dollar Florida Lottery Win

Lottery players are aware of how thrilling it is to win a lottery reward, but earning a large sum of money ups the ante A fortunate citizen of Alabama named Gary Thomas recently experienced an instant life change when he won the $244 million top prize in the Florida Lottery's "$150,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE" scratch-off game Gary Thomas, a..
3 years ago

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs Lifts Smoking Ban

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, several indoor locations in the US, including casinos, enacted strict no-smoking regulations The situation is changing, though, as several casinos take the risky step of reintroducing indoor smoking Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs is one such establishment It recently overturned a three-year smoking restriction,..
3 years ago

Wind Creek Casino Project Moves Forward with New Funding

The Wind Creek casino project, which has been delayed by 18 months, now seems poised to move forward after its sponsor Wind Creek Hospitality successfully obtains a loan to fund construction The project, which is 20 miles south of Chicago, was officially launched over a year ago but has since had delays New Financing for Wind Creek Chicago..
3 years ago

Anonymous Bettor Turns $250 Into $199,750 With a 10-NFL Matches Parlay

An anonymous sports enthusiast made a lucrative wager at Station Casinos Sportsbook, turning heads in the 2023 NFL season The bettor took a big leap of faith, laying down $250 on a 10-leg parlay during Week 6 of NFL matches as reported by The Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday By the time the Cowboys faced the Chargers on Monday Night Football,..
3 years ago

Gateway Casinos Eyes Potential $2B Sale

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd, a standout in Canada's gambling sector, is mulling over its future strategy Possibilities on the table include a sale, and insiders suggest a valuation around the $2 billion mark, factoring in its notable debt With 31 gaming venues dotted across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, it's clear why Gateway..
3 years ago

Local Businesses Anxious as Catawba Nation’s Casino Project Hits Roadblocks

The Catawba Nation-backed Kings Mountain Casino project is experiencing delays, which have local business owners worried about how it would affect their clientele Construction work has been significantly held down due to a conflict with the project developer, which has local business owners concerned about the future Given the popularity of the..
3 years ago

Shortage of Therapists Worries Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling

On September 7, Kentucky opened its doors to the world of legalized sports betting; three weeks later, on September 28, an interactive platform for mobile and internet wagers made its debut This debut coincided with the release of FanDuel's mobile sports betting app The number of people seeking professional therapy for gambling addiction..
3 years ago

Solana Foundation Partners with DMCC

The Solana Foundation and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a well-known free economic zone in the United Arab Emirates, have established a ground-breaking relationship The UAE's crypto sector is expected to undergo a transformation as a result of this agreement, which was announced on October 15 Solana is prepared to provide technical..
3 years ago

MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts Eyeing UAE’s Gaming Boom

MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle expressed optimism about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) possibly becoming into a successful center for casino resorts during a speech at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) hosted in Las Vegas Hornbuckle presented the ambitious project by MGM Resorts and Wasl Asset Management Group in Dubai, which includes a..
3 years ago

Peru Greenlights Betting Rules & Regulations

Peru's sports betting and iGaming scene is set to transform as the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) rolls out its newly approved regulations The guidelines, identified as Supreme Decree 005-2023-Mincetur, provide a clear path for gambling operators aiming to establish their presence in the nation The regulations will officially..
3 years ago