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


Entain Announces €800 Million Bond Offering

Entain Plc will launch a new bond offering worth the equivalent of €800 million as it continues to reshape its debt profile and improve its long-term financial position The company said the move supports broader efforts to cut interest costs, extend maturities, and create more stability across the balance sheet Good to Know Entain..
6 months ago

Flutter Shows Strong Q3 But FanDuel Revenue Slips

Flutter Entertainment posted strong Q3 results, even though FanDuel recorded a revenue dip during the same period Group revenue climbed 17% year over year, helped by growth in key international markets and steady gains in online gaming Good to Know FanDuel revenue dropped 5% while US sector revenue still grew 9% Flutter generated..
6 months ago

Social Plus Becomes New Identity For Sweepstakes Style Gaming

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is working to change how sweepstakes style games are viewed by players, regulators, and industry rivals The group now promotes a new label called Social Plus, aiming to clear up confusion and rebuild trust across a fast-changing market Good to Know Social Plus replaces the older sweepstakes casino..
6 months ago

Full House Q3 Revenue Climbs on Strong Casino Performance

Full House Resorts released its third-quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, showing that stronger performance at its American Place and Chamonix casinos helped offset disruptions tied to renovations and asset sales The company delivered improved financials with narrower losses as new properties continued to ramp up across key markets Good to..
6 months ago

DoubleDown Interactive Q3 2025 Revenue Climbs 15.5% to $95.8 Million

DoubleDown Interactive has posted a strong performance for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a 155% rise in revenue to $958 million The digital gaming operator also recorded net income of $308 million, up 26% year-over-year, fueled by player growth and expanding iGaming operations through its subsidiary SuprNation Good to Know..
6 months ago

Melco Resorts Reports 12.4% Higher Revenue in Q3 2025

Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported revenue of $131 billion for the third quarter ending Sept 30, 2025 The performance reflects steady recovery across Macau and improving contribution from Cyprus, even as a 33-hour typhoon shutdown briefly interrupted operations Good to Know Gaming revenue totaled $106b, non-gaming revenue..
6 months ago

VGW Ends Sweeps Coin Play in West Virginia

VGW is winding down Sweeps Coin play in West Virginia The phaseout affects well-known platforms Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots, followed shortly by Global Poker Communication to players outlines a scheduled withdrawal period running from mid-November through Nov 25 Good to Know Sweeps Coin redemption will stop completely on Nov 25..
6 months ago

Banijay Reports €3.22 Billion for Q3 and Reaffirms Commitment to Media

Banijay released its Q3 and nine-month results, showing revenue of €322 billion for the period ending 30 September, up 32% from the prior year The company reported continued growth in its gaming segment, with Banijay Gaming revenue increasing 87% to €113 billion and a 23% rise in unique active players Content operations remained the largest..
6 months ago

Golden Entertainment to Go Private in Sartini and VICI Deal

Golden Entertainment confirmed a major shift in its future direction, revealing an agreement that will take the company private and transfer ownership of seven casino real estate assets to VICI Properties Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Blake L Sartini and affiliated entities will acquire the operating assets, while VICI will take the real..
6 months ago

Wynn Returns to Profit on Strength in Macau and Las Vegas

Wynn Resorts reported a solid third quarter, delivering $183 billion in operating revenue for the period ending September 30 Analysts had projected closer to $175 billion, so the company came in above expectations Net income totaled $883 million, marking a turnaround from the same period last year, when Wynn recorded a loss of $321..
6 months ago

U.S. Casinos Face Strain as Government Shutdown Passes 35 Days

The US federal government shutdown, now the longest in modern history, has moved beyond politics and into the gaming economy With around 900,000 workers furloughed and two million working unpaid, the effects are showing up in travel, discretionary income, and even tribal funding Good to Know Shutdown passes 35 days, the longest in US..
6 months ago

Supreme Court Hearing on India Online Gaming Ban Set for November 26

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Union government to submit a detailed response to multiple petitions contesting the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA) 2025, a newly enacted law that bans all forms of real-money gaming across the country The order reflects growing tension between regulators and India’s vast online..
6 months ago

AGA Reports Record Participation in Legal Gambling Across the US

A new national survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed how mainstream legal gambling has become in the United States The American Attitudes Toward Gaming 2025 report found that more Americans than ever are wagering legally, visiting casinos, and supporting regulated betting across all political groups Good to Know..
6 months ago

Decatur Downs Plan Clears Early Legislative Step In Illinois

A plan to bring a new racino to Decatur has taken its first major step forward The Illinois Senate has approved legislation supporting the proposed “Decatur Downs” project, sending it on to the House of Representatives for further consideration when lawmakers return in January Good to Know Decatur Downs would combine harness racing..
6 months ago

Anutin Confirms Thailand Will Not Legalize Casinos After Talks With Xi

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made it clear his administration will not pursue casino legalization — a stance that earned approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting in South Korea Good to Know Xi welcomed Anutin’s decision to abandon casino legalization plans China agreed to..
6 months ago

Kenny Alexander and Ex-Entain Executives Set for 2028 Court Trial

A London court has scheduled the criminal trial of former GVC Holdings (now Entain) CEO Kenny Alexander and several former company executives for February 2028, marking one of the UK’s most complex corporate crime cases in recent years Good to Know Kenny Alexander and 10 others face charges including conspiracy to defraud and tax..
6 months ago

Resorts World NYC Promises $2.5B for MTA if Granted Casino License

Resorts World New York City has unveiled new economic projections showing it could contribute more than $25 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over the next four years — if it secures one of New York’s three upcoming casino licenses Good to Know Resorts World NYC plans $600M in upfront licensing fees and..
6 months ago

Rush Street Interactive Prioritizes Caution on Prediction Markets Amid Strong Q3 Growth

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) struck a confident yet measured tone in its Q3 2025 earnings call, making clear it will stay on the sidelines of the still-uncertain prediction market space while doubling down on regulated iGaming and sportsbook operations Good to Know RSI reported Q3 2025 revenue of $2779 million, up 20% year-over-year..
6 months ago

YouTube Updates Gambling and Gaming Rules for Creators

YouTube is changing how creators share gambling and gaming videos, especially those tied to real money or casino-style play The platform says it wants to create a safer space for younger viewers and improve how gambling content is managed across its massive video ecosystem Good to Know Starting November 17, only Google-verified..
6 months ago

MGM Resorts Reports Soft Q3 as Vegas Weakness Persists

MGM Resorts reported a challenging third quarter, with softer Las Vegas results weighing on earnings and a major withdrawal from the New York casino race reshaping its near-term strategy The company’s focus now turns toward its overseas developments, most notably its $89 billion integrated resort in Osaka, Japan Good to Know MGM..
6 months ago