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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  • Crypto
  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


PAGCOR Sets Monthly Minimum Fees for Gaming System Administrators

Tighter cost rules are coming for licensed gaming suppliers in the Philippines, with new monthly payment floors now locked into the regulatory framework Good to Know New minimum guaranteed fees start April 1, 2026 Fees apply to all PAGCOR accredited gaming system administrators Payment levels depend on game type and monthly GGR..
5 months ago

Tennessee Orders Sweepstakes Casinos to Exit the State

Tennessee regulators wasted little time sending a clear message to sweepstakes gaming platforms State officials say the model crosses legal lines, and operators now face firm deadlines to shut access for local players Good to Know Nearly 40 sweepstakes gaming platforms received cease and desist letters Major brands like Chumba and..
5 months ago

Philippines Regulator Shuts Down Stalled Emerald Bay Project

One of the Philippines most delayed casino projects now looks finished for good Regulators have pulled the plug on Emerald Bay, closing the door on a resort that never recovered from years of stalled construction, broken partnerships, and land issues Good to Know PAGCOR revoked the provisional gaming licence for Emerald Bay The..
6 months ago

Atlantic City Workers Renew Push to End Indoor Smoking, Go Back to Court

Atlantic City casino workers are back in court, pushing a fight that has stretched across five years The goal stays simple End indoor smoking on casino floors and close a gap in state law that workers say leaves them exposed while nearly everyone else stays protected Good to Know A legal challenge targets a casino exemption in the..
6 months ago

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits New Monthly High of $623.1M

Pennsylvania gaming keeps rewriting the record book November delivered the highest monthly total ever, even with fewer days on the calendar Online casino play again did the heavy lifting, while sports betting volume kept climbing Good to Know Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6231 million in November Online casino gaming..
6 months ago

Durango Casino Opens High Limit Slot Room and New Garage

Durango Casino & Resort continues to build momentum in southwest Las Vegas The property opened a new high limit slot room and a multi level parking garage on Monday, closing out the first phase of its expansion plan Both additions aim to improve access, comfort, and premium play as the resort builds out its long term vision Good to..
6 months ago

Even After the Ban, Offshore Gaming Has Not Gone Quiet in The Philippines

Philippine police escalate nationwide action aIllegal offshore gaming networks continue to operate in the Philippines more than a year after a nationwide shutdown order That persistence has triggered a renewed response from the Philippine National Police, which has now instructed officers across the country to tighten enforcement and disrupt..
6 months ago

Bally’s Bronx, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park Win New York Casino Licences

After years of lobbying, spending, and political turns, the downstate New York casino race finally reached the finish line State regulators signed off on all three finalists, closing one of the most closely watched casino processes in the US Good to Know New York approved three commercial casino licences Winners include Bally’s..
6 months ago

New York Senator Opens Door to Online Casino Talks

New York just closed one door in online gambling Another may open sooner than expected After signing off on a sweepstakes casino ban, a key lawmaker says the state can finally talk seriously about legal online casinos Good to Know New York banned sweepstakes gambling on Dec 5 Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr supports regulated online..
6 months ago

Indiana Bill Seeks Statewide Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos

Indiana lawmakers introduced new legislation that directly targets online sweepstakes casinos The proposal seeks to prohibit specific gaming models while expanding enforcement authority across operators and service providers Good to Know House Bill 1052 proposes a statewide ban on sweepstakes casinos Fines could reach up to $100,000..
6 months ago

Trump Considers Ending Federal Tax on Gambling Winnings

Tax policy around gambling is back in the spotlight, with mixed signals coming out of Washington One recent change tightened deductions, while new comments from President Donald Trump reopened the door to relief for winning bettors Good to Know Gambling loss deductions drop to 90 percent under current law Trump said removal of the..
6 months ago

Resorts World NYC Calls For Equal Casino Tax Rates

Resorts World New York City laid out its stance on tax policy for downstate casinos, stressing that it wants a single standardized rate once its future competitors launch full operations The message appears in its supplemental gaming license application and counters the idea that the company asked New York State to reduce its own proposed..
6 months ago

Evoke Explores Options Including Possible Sale

Evoke has begun a strategic review as pressure mounts around higher UK gambling taxes and renewed questions about the future structure of the business The operator told the London market that all options will sit on the table as it considers how to create value during a challenging period Good to Know Review may include a sale of the..
6 months ago

On-Chain Data Shows Retail Retreat While Whales Drive BTC Positioning

Retail participation in the bitcoin market has dropped to an unusually low level, creating a notable shift in flow patterns on major exchanges Recent data suggests that small holders are sending far fewer coins to trading platforms than in previous market cycles Good to Know Small BTC holders now send historically low volumes to..
6 months ago

Nevada Workshop Examines 24-Hour Cyber Incident Reporting Plan for Casinos

Nevada regulators have moved forward with revisions to the state cybersecurity reporting framework, drawing on lessons from the 2023 attacks that disrupted major casino operators A public workshop held by the Nevada Gaming Control Board examined how licensees should escalate cyber incidents to the regulator under a more defined..
6 months ago

Texas Governor Abbott Reaffirms Hesitation On Casino Gambling

Texas politics rarely slow down, and the Eye on Politics interview in Fort Worth added another layer to the ongoing casino conversation Governor Greg Abbott sat down with CBS News Texas reporter Jack Fink and delivered a message that left little doubt about where he stands on casino legalization right now Good to Know Abbott repeated..
6 months ago

New York Cuts Off Online Sweepstakes Gambling

A new rulebook now shapes online gambling in New York, and players across the state woke up to a very different landscape Lawmakers closed the door on sweepstakes casinos and sweepstakes-style sportsbooks, bringing abrupt changes for operators and anyone tied to that model Good to Know New York now bans online sweepstakes casinos and..
6 months ago

BetMakers Sets New Expansion Path With Acquisition Of Nevada Based LVDC

BetMakers Technology Group has moved to expand its footprint in the United States through a new agreement to acquire Las Vegas Dissemination Company, a long-standing Nevada supplier that supports casino operators, sportsbooks and racing venues The planned purchase gives BetMakers direct entry into one of the most mature wagering jurisdictions in..
6 months ago

Michigan Gaming Control Board Schedules Public Review Of Casino And Online Gaming Regulation

Michigan regulators will soon convene to review a wide range of oversight duties tied to casino gambling, internet gaming and sports betting The Michigan Gaming Control Board confirmed that its next public session will take place on December 9 and will include multiple regulatory updates affecting operators, suppliers and other licensed entities..
6 months ago

Resorts World Las Vegas Faces Softer Quarter as Revenue Slips in Q3

Resorts World Las Vegas posted another soft quarter, with analysts estimating a swing into operating loss as revenue eased in Q3 Fresh disclosures from Genting Berhad offer a clearer view of how RWLV is navigating lighter visitation, market uncertainty and internal adjustments Good to Know Estimated RWLV revenue for 3Q25 reached $175..
6 months ago