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


Controversy Surrounds Proposed Gaming Compact and Potential Casino in Rochester

As the current legislative session comes to a conclusion, a proposed gaming compact between the Seneca Nation and the state of New York has raised worries among local legislators, notably about the prospective creation of a casino near Rochester While the state Senate has granted its consent to proceed, several politicians, like Democratic member..
3 years ago

KeyStar Corp Launches ZenSports Sports Wagering Platform in Tennessee

KeyStar Corp has announced the official launch of ZenSports, its highly anticipated sports wagering platform, in Tennessee ZenSports provides consumers with a unique and creative mobile platform that blends a standard sportsbook with a peer-to-peer sports betting marketplace, giving them a wide range of betting options and..
3 years ago

Prairie Band Casino & Resort to Launch Sports Betting, Becoming First Tribal Casino in Kansas

Prairie Band Casino & Resort, a well-known tribal casino in Mayetta, has revealed plans to launch sports betting this autumn The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, which controls the casino, has accepted the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, a critical step towards the Prairie Band Casino & Resort offering sports betting As a result of this..
3 years ago

Gambling Commission Report Shows Positive Impact of Changes to Online Slots

The UK gaming Commission (UKGC) made significant adjustments to online slot products in October 2021 in order to safeguard clients from excessive gaming and related harm Now, a new report released by the Commission indicates the positive impact of these measures, which were intended to improve player safety and lessen the intensity of..
3 years ago

Arrest Made in High-Stakes Poker Robbery Case Following Casino Surveillance Footage

A significant twist has occurred in the case of a high-profile poker player who was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in his Miami home, losing a large quantity of money he had won at a Dania Beach casino The culprit, Alejandro Eugenio Arguello, a 35-year-old Plantation resident, was captured and charged with stealing, among other..
3 years ago

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reaches 20,000 Enrollments in Self-Exclusion Program

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently celebrated a significant milestone by enrolling the 20,000th person voluntarily in its Casino Self-Exclusion Programme This accomplishment demonstrates the program's success, which allows residents suffering from gambling addiction to limit their access to both online and land-based gambling..
3 years ago

Pragmatic Play Expands Presence in Latin America with Betara Partnership

Pragmatic Play, a leading iGaming content supplier, has signed a multi-vertical partnership with Betara, a well-known operator in Peru Pragmatic Play's famous Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports will be incorporated into Betara's platform, strengthening the supplier's position in the Latin American market Improving Gaming Experience Betara..
3 years ago

New York City Sports Venues Authorized to Host Charitable Games of Chance

Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation allowing sports organizations in New York City to use their venues to collect donations for charity in an effort to promote charitable initiatives The new rule allows sporting venues such as Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, and Madison Square Garden to conduct raffles and other 'games of chance', broadening the..
3 years ago

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

With the formal start of construction of the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada's capital city, is prepared to welcome a new and exciting gaming destination On June 6, the Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino, where the future "state-of-the-art" complex would be created, held a groundbreaking ceremony Distinguished..
3 years ago

Maverick Gaming Sells Palace and Chips Casino in Lakewood, Washington to Oak Street Real Estate Capital

Maverick gambling, a major developer and owner of luxury hotels with gambling facilities, has successfully sold its Lakewood, Washington-based Palace and Chips casino The sale of the 21,624-square-foot casino for $27 million, or approximately $1248 per square foot, was documented in Pierce County public records The property was purchased by an..
3 years ago

Macau Reports Increase in Gaming-Related Crime Amidst Industry Recovery

According to statistics issued by Macau's Office of the Secretary for Security, crime related to gambling operations increased significantly in the first quarter of 2023 During this time period, the famous gaming destination registered 158 occurrences of gaming-related crime, a 24 percent rise over the same period last year Decrease since the..
3 years ago

Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State Reach Agreement on 20-Year Casino Gaming Compact

On June 7, the Seneca Nation of Indians announced that it has achieved an agreement in principle with New York State on a new 20-year casino gaming compact This arrangement, which replaces their old compact, will allow the tribe to continue controlling casinos for the next two decades The Seneca Nation noted that the negotiations that led to this..
3 years ago

Entain plc Publishes Comprehensive 2022-23 ESG Report Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability

Entain plc, a well-known worldwide sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment company, has released its highly anticipated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2022-23 Entain's focused approach to sustainability and performance in tackling ESG-related challenges are detailed in the study Sustainability, along with..
3 years ago

Divergent Views on Stablecoin Regulation Emerge Within the G-7 and G-20

Still recovering from the effects of last year's major downturn, the global bitcoin sector is now facing a new hurdle as world leaders attempt to set uniform norms and standards While there has been agreement on many issues, a significant split has formed between established and emerging economies regarding the regulation of stablecoins High-level..
3 years ago

Gensler Allegedly Offered to Serve as an “Informal Advisor,” Binance Claims

Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is being sued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over regulatory ambiguity Binance's lawyers believe that SEC Chair Gary Gensler should recuse himself from the lawsuit because of his former ties with the exchange This incident calls into question the SEC's..
3 years ago

Neversea Festival Unites Music, Art, and Blockchain with Dreamy Whales NFT Project

Neversea, Europe's renowned beach festival, takes a brave leap into the domain of blockchain with its revolutionary NFT initiative, Dreamy Whales, in a world where digital innovation and artistic expression converge This innovative concept combines music, art, and decentralized technology to create an exhilarating festival experience for..
3 years ago

Puma Collaborates with NBA Star LaMelo Ball and Gutter Cat Gang for Web3 Sneaker NFT

With an intriguing cooperation between NBA phenom LaMelo Ball and the popular NFT project Gutter Cat Gang, global sports clothing major Puma is increasing its footprint in the Web3 area The collaboration, dubbed "GutterMelo MB03," introduces limited-edition trainers that will be sold as NFT collectibles on the OpenSea marketplace beginning June 29..
3 years ago

LeoVegas Group Strengthens its Presence in the Swedish iGaming Market

LeoVegas Group, a well-known Stockholm-based iGaming company that provides a variety of online casino, live casino, and sports wagering services, just reached a significant milestone The Swedish Gambling Authority has granted the corporation three five-year licenses known as "B2B licenses" These licenses allow Blue Guru Games, a game studio owned..
3 years ago

Stakelogic Enters Groundbreaking Partnership with Leading UK Operator Paddy Power Betfair

Stakelogic, a creative gaming company known for its one-of-a-kind online slot games, has announced a big integration agreement with top-tier UK operator Paddy Power Betfair This collaboration intends to strengthen Stakelogic's position as a premium supplier while also strengthening Paddy Power's dominance in the UK iGaming sector Achieving a..
3 years ago

Design Works Gaming Join Forces with Rush Street Interactive to Expand into Pennsylvania’s Thriving iGaming Market

Design Works Gaming (DWG), an award-winning iGaming software development firm, has announced its debut into the regulated Pennsylvania market through a strategic agreement with premier online gaming operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and its vertical BetRivers This collaboration enables DWG to bring its creative gaming material to Pennsylvania..
3 years ago