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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  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


NeoGames Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Aristocrat Merger Deal

NeoGames shareholders overwhelmingly supported the proposed merger transaction with gambling behemoth Aristocrat The merger, which was announced in May, is expected to open up new potential for both companies as they join forces to offer a full portfolio of iGaming, iLottery, and online sports betting solutions NeoGames, one of the major..
3 years ago

EveryMatrix Continues to Make Strides in the iGaming Industry with Key WynnBet Partnership

EveryMatrix, a global iGaming supplier, has proved its dedication to growth and innovation by successfully forming agreements with various operators that have expressed an interest in working with the company EveryMatrix's latest feather in its cap comes in the form of a strategic partnership with WynnBet, the largest US operator, further..
3 years ago

DCMS Select Committee Urges Policy Independence in Gambling Reform Inquiry

During its third oral evidence session, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) select committee's inquiry into gaming reform took an interesting turn While discussing the gambling reform process, eminent academics and specialists warned against industry influence in policymaking The investigation, which began in December..
3 years ago

Czech Republic’s Gambling Act Undergoes Proposed Amendments to Enhance Player Safety and Market Regulation

The Czech Republic's Gambling Act will be significantly altered as part of a draft amendment aiming at improving the country's existing legislative measures Following a review of the current act, which took effect on January 1, 2017, Czech authorities are attempting to fine-tune the laws in order to emphasize player safety, reduce illegal..
3 years ago

Philippine Court of Tax Appeals Denies Melco Resorts Leisure Corp’s VAT Refund Claim

The Court of Tax Appeals in the Philippines has confirmed its prior decision and denied Melco Resorts Leisure Corp's demand for a PHP 8112-million (US$149-million) refund on VAT paid in the first quarter of 2016 The court judgement, delivered on July 11 and made public on Monday, noted the company's insufficient proof to back its refund..
3 years ago

MGM Resorts and Marriott International Forge Game-Changing Partnership to Elevate Guest Experiences

MGM Resorts International and Marriott International have joined forces in a strategic 20-year license arrangement aimed at redefining client experiences across the United States, in a breakthrough move that will redefine the hospitality landscape The agreement will encourage Marriott customers to visit MGM properties while also creating a new..
3 years ago

UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) Pioneers Loot Box Guidelines to Protect Young Players

UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the UK's games industry trade association, has taken an important step toward protecting young players by announcing revolutionary guidelines on loot boxes These proposals, resulting from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport's (DCMS) Technical Working Group, address concerns about loot boxes in video..
3 years ago

Bally’s Corporation Embarks on New Ventures with Stakelogic Partnership and Illinois Gaming Board Approval

Bally's Corporation, a well-known casino operator, has announced a strategic alliance with live casino supplier Stakelogic, signaling an important step forward for the gaming industry This ground-breaking arrangement follows the Rhode Island Online Gaming Act, which offers Bally's an expanded position as the state's exclusive casino operator,..
3 years ago

Pariplay Strikes Content Deal with DraftKings, Introduces Konami Games to New Jersey Players

Pariplay, a leading iGaming aggregator and supplier and a NeoGames vertical, has achieved great progress in its partnership with DraftKings, a top-tier US iGaming and sports wagering operator Pariplay now has access to Konami Gaming's exciting portfolio of titles, allowing them to provide compelling gaming experiences to DraftKings users in New..
3 years ago

Pagcor Reiterates Commitment to Privatize Casino Filipino

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) is preparing for major changes in order to strengthen its position in the gaming business Pagcor seeks to grow the Philippines into a major gaming destination by privatizing its land-based Casino Filipino chain and strengthening its regulatory function These strategic measures demonstrate..
3 years ago

Powerball Jackpot Surges to $900 Million

As the dust settles following the recent Powerball draw, eager players may not have won the jackpot, but they now have even more reasons to dream big The jackpot is now worth an estimated $900 million, making it the third-largest payout in Powerball history With anticipation mounting, Monday's drawing promises a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,..
3 years ago

Muscogee Creek Nation Embarks on Ambitious Casino Project

Exciting improvements in the gaming environment are taking place as the Muscogee Creek Nation embarks on an ambitious undertaking On July 14, Wagoner County officials announced that the tribe's plans for a Travel Plaza, complete with a tiny casino, had been authorized The tribe has great plans for a 35-acre land piece in Coweta, Oklahoma, near the..
3 years ago

Colorado Contemplates Legalizing Online Casinos

The landscape of internet casinos in the United States has been steadily evolving, with only a few states approving their operation Recent comments from the executive director of the Colorado Department of Revenue, on the other hand, have sparked enthusiasm as Colorado hints at joining the ranks of states going into this lucrative market Mark..
3 years ago

Open Letter from Over 100 Companies Urges Indian Government to Reverse 28% Tax on Online Gaming

The government's recent decision to levy a high 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gambling, casinos, and horse racing has prompted significant alarm among 127 gaming companies, sending shockwaves across India's booming gaming industry The unexpected move has sparked a united front from businesses, who are pressing the government to..
3 years ago

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Affirms Crypto’s Global Potential and Pursuit of Safe Investments

Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, recently spoke in an interview on the fast developing world of cryptocurrencies Fink discussed Blackrock's plans to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the growing interest in crypto assets among global..
3 years ago

Europe Welcomes its First Bitcoin ETF via Jacobi Asset Management

A year ago, Europe's first Bitcoin ETF was scheduled to launch, but that plan was put on hold The brainchild of Jacobi Asset Management, the launch was delayed due to concerns stirred up by the May 2022 crash of cryptocurrency Terra Luna and the November collapse of FTX Now, the plan is back on track Jacobi reports that their Bitcoin ETF, which..
3 years ago

Penn Entertainment Successfully Upgrades Barstool Sportsbook Platform

With a successful migration of Barstool Sportsbook and Casino to its proprietary technology, Penn Entertainment has achieved its strategic goal of becoming technologically independent This large-scale transition, after ending the partnership with Kambi, occurred during Major League Baseball's (MLB) All-Star Break and was implemented across 16..
3 years ago

Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel Gets Green Light for $200M Makeover

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel, nestled in Long Island, New York, has been given the initial green light for a grand $200 million expansion The proposed plan by Suffolk OTB showcases a fresh construction spreading over 110,000 square feet, situated to the north of the current casino hotel Construction is projected to kick off by November, with a..
3 years ago

PAGCOR Aims to Revolutionize Gaming in the Philippines with Online Poker and Slots

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) is implementing significant improvements that would reshape the country's gaming sector PAGCOR President and CEO Alejandro Tengco announced the organization's plans to introduce well-regulated online poker and better regulations for online slots These projects are part of PAGCOR's ambitious plan to..
3 years ago

Kambi Group Teams Up with Eyas Gaming and Lance! for Brazilian Online Sportsbook Launch

Kambi Group, a renowned sports betting technology supplier, has announced a partnership with Eyas Gaming and Brazilian football media website Lance! to develop a new online sportsbook in Brazil Kambi will power the 'Lance! Betting' brand with cutting-edge sports betting technology as part of the agreement Lance!, which has over 15 million..
3 years ago