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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  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Google Wins Appeal Against $800,000 Fine Over Alleged Dignity Decree Breaches in Italy

Google has won its appeal against a €750,000 ($803,400) punishment levied by Italy's Communications Authority, AGCOM, for suspected violations of the Dignity Decree The Dignity Decree, which went into effect in Italy in 2019, prohibited all types of gambling-related advertising, including both land-based and internet sectors, as well as radio..
3 years ago

The Star Entertainment Group and Konami Extend and Expand Partnership to Revolutionize Casino Experiences

The Star Entertainment Group, an Australian premium casino operator, has announced the continuation and growth of its long-standing cooperation with Konami Gaming, a well-known producer of casino gaming and system technology Since their first agreement in 2008, the two businesses have been working, and this expanded arrangement confirms their..
3 years ago

Dutch Regulator Warns of “Serious Damage” to Players Due to Lack of Real-time Monitoring

An examination by the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has raised concerns regarding the duty of care demonstrated by Dutch online gaming licensees The study looked at 10 online gaming operators and discovered that not all of them could monitor gambling activity in real time, placing gamers at risk of "serious damage" The..
3 years ago

PAGCOR Warns Against Unauthorized Use of Logo by Online Gaming Sites

The Philippine Amusement and gambling Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a warning to several online gambling websites that fraudulently claim to be affiliated to approved offshore gaming in the Philippines Alejandro H Tengco, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, warned the public to be cautious while visiting such websites since they may compromise personal..
3 years ago

Playson Strengthens Swiss Market Presence through Pasino Partnership

Playson, the fast expanding digital entertainment provider, has strengthened its presence in the Swiss market by collaborating with Pasino, the online brand of Casino Du Lac Meyrin SA This latest agreement strengthens Playson's position in the Swiss iGaming sector, where it currently works with seven of the top ten operators Playson's immersive..
3 years ago

Red Rake Gaming Partners with LuckyStreak

Red Rake Gaming, a well-known game production business, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with LuckyStreak, an online casino solutions supplier LuckyStreak, which was founded in 2015, specializes in the production and hosting of live casino games with its established live studio and cutting-edge technology It also provides B2B iGaming..
3 years ago

Habanero Releases Bikini Island Deluxe, A Sizzling Slot Upgrade

With its latest release, Bikini Island Deluxe, Habanero, the famous developer of premium slots and table games, is cranking up the summer heat This hot offering is a sequel to the classic Bikini Island game, and it has a new cast of beach-ready characters and summer-themed symbols across its 5x4 reels Wild symbols make an appearance on the..
3 years ago

Maryland Contemplates Legalizing Online Table Games

Rumors are flying throughout Maryland's gambling environment as negotiations about the prospective legalization of online table games heat up This exciting development follows numerous major gambling-related choices taken by Maryland people in recent years Maryland citizens have shown a preference for numerous sorts of gambling, ranging from..
3 years ago

UK Gambling Commission Dispels Common Misunderstandings About Financial Checks

Significant changes are on the way for the gaming industry in the United Kingdom This journey began with a review of the Gambling Act of 2005, which ended in the publication of a critical White Paper This thorough document puts out an ambitious strategy for sector-wide changes, motivated by a desire to protect customers, combat financial crime,..
3 years ago

MGM Resorts International Faces Cybersecurity Challenge

MGM Resorts International, a major participant in the casino and hotel sector, has been dealing with a huge "cybersecurity issue" that has forced the corporation to shut down computer systems at numerous facilities around the United States This disturbing occurrence occurred on Sunday, throwing doubt on reservation systems and casino operations in..
3 years ago

GAMOMAT Launches Deluxe Series to Commemorate 15th Anniversary

GAMOMAT, a major independent slot machine software company, is commemorating its 15th anniversary with a spectacular reveal—the Deluxe Series This highly anticipated series promises to breathe fresh life into some of GAMOMAT's most renowned games by enhancing them with cutting-edge visuals GAMOMAT has been at the vanguard of the gaming..
3 years ago

Swedish Online Gambling Association Responds to Proposed Money Laundering Act Amendments

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has chimed in on recent proposed changes to the Money Laundering Act, a move sponsored by the Ministry of Finance These ideas attempt to increase punishments for particular infractions The BOS, a prestigious organization representing around 20 licensed gaming establishments in Sweden, has..
3 years ago

UK Government Identifies Harmful Gambling as a Risk Factor Linked to Suicide in New Strategy

In its newly released five-year Suicide Prevention Strategy for England, the UK government has identified problematic gambling as one of six frequent risk factors associated to suicide Gambling joins physical disease, financial problems, alcohol and drug abuse, social isolation, and domestic violence on the list of factors leading to suicide in..
3 years ago

Spinomenal and SpaceCasino Join Forces to Elevate iGaming Experience

Spinomenal, a leading iGaming content supplier, has formed an interesting content relationship with SpaceCasino, an emerging operator Spinomenal's popular titles will be merged into SpaceCasino's services, expanding their gaming catalog Through Pariplay's aggregation technology, Fusion, these games will be effortlessly incorporated into..
3 years ago

Thailand Contemplates Casino Legalization After Century-Long Ban

Thailand's long-standing ban on gambling, enforced by The Gambling Act of 1935, might soon see a shift For nearly a century, even activities such as owning over 120 playing cards without the government's nod were prohibited under The Playing Cards Act of 1943 Although horse race betting and the state-supported Thai lottery remained..
3 years ago

Sideline Secrets of Total Season Wins Betting in the NFL

Well, here we go, the NFL season has kicked off with a bang, hasn't it The Detroit Lions just pipped the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, with a close 21-20 win That's the kind of excitement we've been waiting for! But, as we revel in the post-match buzz, let's talk shop: the season's total wins bet And that burning question – can..
3 years ago

NCAA Survey Highlights Growing Concerns Over College Sports Betting

An increasing number of college sports administrators are raising alarms over sports betting's impact on their institutions This sentiment emerges from a recent NCAA survey conducted between July 18 and August 1 Of the 546 compliance administrators surveyed, 500 provided actionable data The survey's results were particularly telling for larger..
3 years ago

Iowa State Athletes Admit to Underage Gambling

Five athletes associated with Iowa State, including current and former members, have admitted guilt to gambling underage as part of a broader probe into sports betting in the state The charge reduction means these athletes, instead of potentially facing two years behind bars, will now be subjected to a $645 fine with no further legal..
3 years ago

Netherlands’ Ksa Sounds the Alarm on Gaming Bonuses

In the wake of recent events where a licensed gaming operator offered cashback bonuses, the Dutch regulatory authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), is intensifying its scrutiny of online gaming activities Such offers, despite their appeal, violate Dutch laws aimed at promoting responsible gambling The KSA, in November 2022, firmly instructed all..
3 years ago

Job Losses Loom as Veikkaus Restructures Ahead of Finland’s Gambling Monopoly Shift

The state-owned Finnish operator Veikkaus is preparing to abandon its gambling monopoly in Finland The government plans to abolish Veikkaus' monopoly by 2026 in order to increase Finland's channelisation rate, which is currently lagging behind that of other nations Private firms will be able to apply for licenses to run sports betting and..
3 years ago