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


Maverick Gaming Continues Legal Challenge Against Tribal Sports Betting Monopoly in Washington

Maverick Gaming, a cardroom operator, has submitted an opening brief in the United States Court of Appeals in response to what it sees as a tribal sports betting monopoly in the state of Washington The appeal comes after a federal judge dismissed Maverick Gaming's petition earlier this year, signaling an important step forward in the operator's..
3 years ago

QuinnBet Extends Partnership with Hibernian FC, Focusing on Responsible Gambling

QuinnBet, an online gambling company, has announced a two-year extension of its agreement with Hibernian, a Scottish Premiership football team The partnership will be renewed for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, cementing the operator's position as a prominent sponsor QuinnBet's branding will appear on the front of Hibernian's first team..
3 years ago

Bet365 Expands Partnership with UFC, Enhancing Betting Experience for MMA Fans

Bet365, the world's largest online gambling company, has announced an enhanced collaboration with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), securing its status as the UFC's official sportsbook partner in the United Kingdom and Ireland for at least the next year The deal will also cover a number of other European countries, including Bulgaria,..
3 years ago

NFL and Genius Sports Extend Partnership, Unveiling Next Gen Stats and Enhanced Viewing Experiences

The National Football League (NFL) and Genius Sports, a renowned sports data company, have extended their partnership until the end of the 2027-28 season Genius Sports has been instrumental in supplying real-time NFL stats to betting companies since their relationship began in 2021 The company hopes to improve its service by combining the Next Gen..
3 years ago

Dutch Regulator’s Enforcement Activities Unveil Surge in Illegal Gambling on Social Media

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has issued figures showcasing its enforcement activities in the first half of 2023 According to the study, KSA undertook 32 investigations into unlawful gaming offers on popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram KSA quickly reported the posts to Meta, the parent business,..
3 years ago

Belgian Competition Authority Raises Concerns over Ladbrokes and PMU Deal, Potential Competition Restrictions Investigated

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has expressed worry about an agreement negotiated between Entain-owned Ladbrokes and French horseracing firm Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU) The BCA voiced concerns in its statement of objections about potential market constraints on competition between the two enterprises The investigation began after Ladbrokes..
3 years ago

GG.BET Hosts Unique Esports Event “Match of LeGGends” with Top Teams

GGBET, a top esports betting platform, is preparing to hold an intriguing esports event named "Match of LeGGends," which will include two of the most prominent esports teams On July 8, Team Vitality and Natus Vincere (NAVI) will compete in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) What distinguishes "Match of LeGGends" is the unique roster..
3 years ago

Bingoal Expands Game Library with Booming Games Partnership

Bingoal, a well-known brand known for its strong local presence and popularity among Dutch players, is working with Booming Games to expand its game options in the Netherlands Booming Games will deliver a selection of its high-quality titles, expanding Bingoal's gaming catalogue and creating a stimulating experience for its users Booming Games..
3 years ago

Advertising Spend in Swedish Gambling Market Hits Lowest Level Since 2016

Over the past year, the Swedish gambling market saw a large decrease in advertising spend, with operators investing SEK340 billion (£2446 million/€2863 million/$3111 million) This represented a 150% decrease from the previous year's expenditure of SEK400 billion, the lowest figure since statistics was first reported in 2016 The numbers, issued..
3 years ago

New Hampshire Signals Potential Shift in Anti-Casino Stance with Gambling Spend Increase

New Hampshire, a state without casinos, recently saw a significant development that could signal a shift in its anti-casino stance Last week, Governor Chris Sununu signed a critical bill that raises the threshold for charitable gaming spending among state citizens The move has spurred debate about the possibility of future changes to the state's..
3 years ago

Sky Bet and Sporting Solutions Renew Long-Standing Partnership for Sustainable Growth

Sky Bet, a well-known online sports betting operator, has renewed its agreement with Sporting Solutions, a leading sportsbook solution and trading service provider This nearly ten-year relationship has catapulted both organizations to success in the extremely competitive sports betting industry The renewal represents a commitment to continuous..
3 years ago

Entain and Superbet Withdraw Applications for Slovenia’s Sports Lottery Stake

Both global gaming giant Entain and Romanian-based casino group Superbet have withdrawn their applications to purchase a majority stake in Slovenia's Sports Lottery (portna Loterija) Slovenia's Ministry of Finance declared the end of negotiations, leaving the future ownership of Sports Lottery in doubt Concerns over the opening of the Slovenian..
3 years ago

Malta Gaming Authority Seeks Licensee Input on Draft ESG Code of Good Practice

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has begun consulting with its licensees on a draught version of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) code of good practice The consultation's goal is to collect comments and input from licensees in order to ensure the code's continued development and effectiveness The MGA is taking this step in reaction..
3 years ago

City of Dreams Mediterranean Honored at The European Property Awards 2023

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is pleased to announce that City of Dreams Mediterranean, its highly anticipated Cyprus resort, has been recognized at The European Property Awards 2023 The resort's remarkable achievements were recognized in three categories: Best Hotel Architecture Europe, Best Sustainable Commercial Development Europe, and Best..
3 years ago

Pragmatic Play Expands Reach in Brazil with SL7 Partnership

Pragmatic Play, a renowned iGaming content supplier, has announced that three of its product verticals have been successfully integrated with SL7 in Brazil This strategic alliance has given Pragmatic Play's Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports goods to a broader audience in the country With the activation of this agreement, a broad choice of..
3 years ago

BGaming Launches Wild Chicago Slot, Offering an Adventure in the Criminal Underworld

Wild Chicago is the latest slot game from BGaming, a leading iGaming content provider Players are plunged in the intriguing world of a gang of armed animals as they begin on a quest for dominance in Chicago's criminal underworld in this gripping release Wild Chicago promises an amazing gaming experience with compelling characters, exciting..
3 years ago

Galaxy Entertainment Group Unveils Raffles at Galaxy Macau for Exclusive Preview Ahead of Grand Opening

Galaxy Entertainment Group, a major casino corporation, has announced the soft launch of its much-anticipated Raffles brand at Galaxy Macau This landmark celebrates the debut of the world-famous Raffles brand into the Macau market The soft opening event on August 16 will provide an exclusive preview of the magnificent hotel and its remarkable..
3 years ago

Macau’s Gambling Revenue Soars, Anticipating a New Era of Gaming Concessions

Macau, the world's most famous gambling destination, has seen a tremendous increase in gaming income, hitting a stunning MOP8014bn (£782bn/€913bn/$994bn) in the first half of the year, a phenomenal 2051% increase over the previous year However, the temporary closure of casinos owing to Covid-19 regulations had a negative impact on the 2022..
3 years ago

Dabble Expands into Esports Betting with PandaScore Collaboration

Dabble, a provider of interactive betting experiences, has expanded into the esports space with a new partnership with PandaScore This strategic relationship enables Dabble to provide esports betting alternatives to Australian participants Dabble hopes to provide a competitive and entertaining esports betting experience to its growing customer..
3 years ago

Play’n GO’s Book of Dead Enters UK Land-Based Casinos Through Partnership with William Hill

Play'n GO, a well-known provider of exhilarating casino experiences, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with William Hill that will bring its famous online slot game, Book of Dead, to land-based casinos in the United Kingdom This is the first time Play'n GO's online slots will be available in traditional brick-and-mortar locations, with..
3 years ago