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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  • Crypto
  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Red Rake Gaming and JOI Gaming Forge Strong Partnership to Expand in the Dutch Market

Red Rake Gaming, known for its high-quality casino content, has partnered with JOI Gaming to expand its position in the Dutch market This collaboration brings together two industry leaders with the goal of leveraging their experience and reaching a larger audience of Dutch customers Red Rake Gaming's strong collection of games will be made..
3 years ago

Legal Sports Betting Fuels Discussion on Responsible Wagering and Problem Gambling

As the Denver Nuggets face the Miami Heat in the highly anticipated NBA Finals, Americans are preparing to wager tens of millions of dollars on the outcome With the rising media coverage of problem gambling and the rise in popularity of sports betting, American Gaming Association (AGA) CEO Bill Miller emphasizes the importance of responsible..
3 years ago

Fanatics Secures Mobile Sports Wagering License in Maryland

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission has awarded Fanatics, the sports merchandising company, a mobile sports wagering license in a significant effort to expand its operations nationwide According to CEO Matt King, Fanatics Sportsbook, the company's gambling arm, hopes to build a strong presence in at least 15 states before the start..
3 years ago

Trustly’s Instant Payout Solution Empowers TOTO Sport and TOTO Casino in the Netherlands

TOTO Sport and TOTO Casino, two renowned online gaming companies owned by Nederlandse Loterij, have teamed with Trustly, the global leader in open banking payments, to offer industry-leading rapid payouts in an effort to improve user experience and promote player trust and loyalty With Instant Withdrawals, the User Experience Has Been..
3 years ago

LeoVegas Group Secures Three B2B Licenses to Develop Gaming Software in Sweden

The Swedish Gambling Authority has given three B2B licenses to LeoVegas Group, a leading player in the iGaming business For the next five years, the group's game studio, Blue Guru Games, and its two platforms will be able to develop and offer gaming software in Sweden The licenses, which are slated to go into effect on July 1, 2023, are critical..
3 years ago

BGaming Forms Strategic Partnership with Dotworkers to Expand Presence in Latin American iGaming Market

In a combined effort to expand its presence in the Latin American market, BGaming, a renowned online casino games provider, has joined hands with Dotworkers, a specialized LatAm iGaming company This strategic alliance aims to raise brand awareness and let BGaming to provide its broad collection of slot games to users via Dotworkers' cutting-edge..
3 years ago

Malta Gaming Authority Revokes Six Licenses, Issues 10 warnings

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced in its recently published Annual Report that it had issued 10 warnings and cancelled six gambling licenses throughout the year 2022 According to the report, the MGA assessed a total of 16 administrative fines and three regulatory settlements, totaling €179,150 ($191,907) in cash penalties Revocations..
3 years ago

Dutch Regulator Levies Penalties on Two Lotteries for Unauthorized Game Offerings

The Dutch gaming authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), recently fined the National Postcode Lottery and Friends Lottery for selling online games that were not permitted under their individual lottery licenses As a result, the KSA has issued an order requiring both organizations to pay recurring penalties Lottery Permit Violation The KSA's..
3 years ago

MGM Resorts Implements New Policy Allowing Photography and Video Recording at Nevada Table Games

MGM Resorts has recently released a revised set of guidelines for the usage of technology at its Nevada casino table games The amended guideline permits participants to exchange messages and make brief phone calls as long as they do not disrupt the game The most major improvements, however, include photography and video recording, which now allow..
3 years ago

Pragmatic Play Unleashes Pirate Adventure with Latest Slot

Pragmatic Play, a well-known iGaming content supplier, has recently released Pirates Pub, a new slot game that invites players to go on an exciting trip to undiscovered waters This exciting title seeks to replicate the essence of pirate life, providing a captivating gaming experience full of adventure and excitement Pirates Pub is sure to become a..
3 years ago

South Korea Launches Association Dedicated to Casino Tourism Professionals

South Korea's casino business has lately benefited from the formation of a new organization, the Association of Korea Gaming Tourism Professionals The group aspires to redefine the view of the sector and raise the gaming culture in the country by focusing on enhancing competitiveness, improving customer service, and promoting training and..
3 years ago

Montreal Casino Employees Announce Strike Amidst Grand Prix Preparations

Over 1,000 Montreal casino employees have recently launched a five-day strike to speed pay discussions with their employer, Loto-Québec, which will begin in June 2022 The casino employees, including customer service, catering, and security professionals, have intentionally timed the strike less than two weeks before the highly anticipated Formula..
3 years ago

JPMorgan Collaborates with Indian Banks on Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform

JPMorgan (JPM), a well-known investment bank, has teamed up with six significant Indian banks to use its blockchain-based trading platform Onyx to revolutionize interbank dollar trades This ground-breaking collaboration promises to settle dollar trades in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as opposed to the conventional approach, which..
3 years ago

Major Brazilian Sports Betting Companies Demand Investigation into Alleged Match Manipulation

In a united front, 28 Brazilian sports betting companies, 24 of which are organized into organizations, have expressed their worry and disapproval of the alleged manipulation of football events in the country These businesses are demanding that the authorities conduct a comprehensive investigation into the situation and punish those found..
3 years ago

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy Takes a Stance on Unregulated Gambling Sites Streaming on the Platform

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy recently spoke with streamer Filian about gambling sites being streamed on the network While Clancy highlighted that there are no inherent difficulties with streaming gambling content on Twitch, he raised concern about unregulated sites and their potential impact on the community Due to the lack of monitoring on these..
3 years ago

France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) Implements Stricter Regulations on Sports Sponsorships with Gambling Operators

The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) of France has taken decisive action in response to rising concerns over sports sponsorships involving gambling businesses The ANJ intends to address the potential impact of these business links in the realm of sports by tightening laws and implementing steps to ease concerns Recent analysis by an ANJ..
3 years ago

Kentucky Sets the Stage for Legalized Sports Betting with Hiring Initiatives and Partnership Announcements

The state of Kentucky formally legalized sports betting in April, ushering in an exciting new age in the Bluegrass State Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551 into law, tasked with building and overseeing a comprehensive sports wagering system for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission The Commission is actively cooperating with officials from..
3 years ago

Galaxy Entertainment Group and MGM Resorts Eye Thailand for Casino Resort Development

To offset the difficult prospects in Macau, casino owners Galaxy Entertainment Group and MGM Resorts International are reportedly considering expanding into new regions, namely Thailand According to reports, Galaxy, founded by billionaire Lui Che-woo, is looking into gaming potential in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) These prospective changes come..
3 years ago

Rio de Janeiro State Lottery Makes History with Granting of First Online Sports Betting License

The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (LOTERJ) has made an important step forward in the field of sports betting by releasing its first contract for accreditation and authorization of public lottery services This agreement with Rede Loto allows for the exclusive operation of competitive virtual sports betting Through authorization with the Federal..
3 years ago

Safer Gambling Week Gears Up for Its Sixth Edition in November with Backing from BGC and UK Stakeholders

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) of the United Kingdom has confirmed its support for Safer gaming Week, an annual event that promotes responsible gaming practices The BGC will host the sixth edition of this key industry project from November 13th to 19th, 2023, in conjunction with BACTA, the Lotteries Council, and the Bingo Association Safer..
3 years ago