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


India Publishes Framework For Online Game Classification And Regulation

India has put its new online gaming framework into force, giving regulators a clearer system for separating banned money games from permitted esports and social games Good to Know The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules 2026 took effect on May 1 The Online Gaming Authority of India will classify games within 90 days..
1 week ago

Red Rock Resorts Posts Record Q1 Revenue Of $507.3M

Red Rock Resorts posted record first-quarter revenue, helped by steady Las Vegas casino play and strong non-gaming spend, even as profit and adjusted earnings slipped Good to Know Net revenue rose 19% to $5073 million in Q1 Net income fell 38% to $827 million Red Rock plans $375 million to $425 million in 2026 capital..
1 week ago

Illinois Renews Hard Rock Casino Rockford License Through 2030

Illinois regulators gave Hard Rock Casino Rockford a new four-year owner license extension during the April meeting of the Illinois Gaming Board Good to Know Hard Rock Casino Rockford opened on November 10, 2021 The license renewal runs retroactively from January 2026 The next regular IGB meeting is set for June 11,..
1 week ago

Ontario iGaming Handle Hits Record $9.59B In March

Ontario iGaming operators posted another record month in March, with licensed online gambling sites taking $959 billion in wagers across casino, sports betting and poker Good to Know Ontario online gambling handle reached a new monthly high of $959 billion Operators reported $387 million in revenue, up 13% from February Online..
2 weeks ago

MGM Resorts Q1 Revenue Hits $4.5B As Macau Helps Results

MGM Resorts reported higher Q1 revenue, helped by Macau strength and faster digital growth, even as profit and adjusted EBITDAR moved lower across most of the business Good to Know MGM Resorts Q1 net revenue rose 4% year over year to $45 billion Net income fell 16% to $125 million, while adjusted EBITDAR dropped 9% to $580 million..
2 weeks ago

Evoke Losses Hit £549M As William Hill Owner Plans Shop Closures

Evoke reported a much deeper 2025 loss as higher UK gambling taxes and a large impairment charge weighed on the owner of William Hill and 888 Good to Know Evoke reported a £5491 million pre-tax loss in 2025, up from £2209 million Revenue rose 2% to £178 billion, while EBITDA climbed 43% to £3013 million The company plans to..
2 weeks ago

Caesars Revenue Rises To $2.9 Billion As Digital Hits Q1 Record

Caesars Entertainment started 2026 with higher revenue, a smaller net loss, and record first-quarter results from Caesars Digital, even as casino margins stayed under pressure Good to Know Caesars reported Q1 revenue of $29 billion, up from $28 billion last year Caesars Digital revenue rose to $374 million, with adjusted EBITDA up..
2 weeks ago

Resorts World NYC Officially Opens Live Table Games In Queens

Resorts World New York City has opened a live table games floor in Queens, giving New York City its first full-scale casino of this type after years of state gambling expansion plans Good to Know Resorts World NYC added more than 240 live table games in South Ozone Park The Queens casino now offers blackjack, craps, baccarat, and..
2 weeks ago

Michigan iGaming Breaks Record While Sportsbooks Ride March Madness Lift

Michigan online gambling had a strong March, but online casino carried most of the month Sports betting improved from February thanks to March Madness, while iGaming set a fresh state revenue record Good to Know Michigan sports betting handle reached $4851 million in March Online casino gross receipts hit a record $3221 million..
2 weeks ago

Mexico Regulator Rejects Reforma Casino Licence Claims Linked To Hernán Bermúdez Requena

Mexico gambling regulator SEGOB has pushed back against a Reforma report that claimed 20 casino licences were authorised to a company linked to detained former Tabasco security official Hernán Bermúdez Requena Good to Know SEGOB said the licences were granted only after a court order The regulator said the casinos have not started..
2 weeks ago

Skillz Wins $420M Jury Award Against Papaya Gaming In False Advertising Case

Skillz Inc has won a $420 million jury award against Papaya Gaming after a federal case over false advertising, bots, and real money skill games Good to Know A jury awarded Skillz $420 million in damages against Papaya Gaming on April 23 The case centered on claims that Papaya told users they played against real people while often..
2 weeks ago

VICI To Close $1.16 Billion Nevada Casino Real Estate Deal

VICI Properties is close to completing its $116 billion acquisition of seven Golden Entertainment casino real estate assets in Nevada this week, after receiving all required gaming regulatory and shareholder approvals Good to Know The deal is expected to close on or around April 30, 2026 VICI will buy the land, real property, and..
2 weeks ago

Cambodia Orders 91 Casino Closures In Online Scam Sweep

Cambodia has ordered 91 casinos to close as officials target online scam networks, illegal gambling activity, and foreign-linked fraud groups Good to Know Cambodia says more than 250 suspected scam centres were raided in nine months Officials reported 13,039 deportations tied to scam operations across 33 nationalities A new..
2 weeks ago

Boyd Gaming Revenue Edges Higher In Q1 Despite Southern Nevada Softness

Boyd Gaming reported a small revenue gain for the first quarter of 2026, even as Southern Nevada softness and casino renovation work weighed on earnings Revenue reached $9974 million, up from $9916 million a year earlier Good to Know Boyd Gaming Q1 revenue rose slightly to $9974 million Net income fell to $1055 million, while..
3 weeks ago

Penn Entertainment Q1 Revenue Hits $1.4B As Casino Visits Rise

Penn Entertainment opened 2026 with higher retail casino demand and stronger iCasino revenue The company reported Q1 revenue of $14 billion, while segment adjusted EBITDAR reached $4714 million Good to Know Penn said Q1 delivered its strongest retail growth in three years The interactive segment posted $3583 million in revenue and a..
3 weeks ago

Las Vegas Sands Q1 Profit Rises 57% On Asia Casino Growth

Las Vegas Sands reported stronger first quarter results as Macau and Singapore both delivered higher revenue, stronger gaming activity, and better group earnings Net income rose 571% to $641 million, while total net revenue climbed 253% year on year to $359 billion Good to Know Las Vegas Sands beat analyst expectations with adjusted..
3 weeks ago

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos, Governor to Decide Next

Tennessee lawmakers have approved SB 2136, a bill aimed at banning sweepstakes casinos and online casino style platforms that use virtual currency models The measure now heads through formal enrollment before it reaches Gov Bill Lee Good to Know SB 2136 passed both chambers after House and Senate members settled final language The..
3 weeks ago

Philippines Locks In POGO Ban With New Enforcement Rules

The Philippine government has approved new enforcement rules for the national ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, giving agencies one shared framework for action Good to Know The SOPs support the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 and earlier executive orders Officials say licensed POGOs had already stopped operating before the new..
3 weeks ago

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Heads To Royal Assent Ahead Of 2027 Launch

New Zealand is close to creating a regulated online casino market after parliament approved the Online Casino Gambling Bill at the third reading Royal Assent comes next, with law expected in May Good to Know New Zealand plans to offer up to 15 online casino licences Applications are expected to open in July and close on 1 December..
3 weeks ago

Delaware North Plans 93,000 Sq Ft Gate City Casino At Sheraton Nashua

Delaware North has filed plans for a larger Gate City Casino & Hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire, with the Sheraton Nashua hotel set to anchor the project Good to Know Delaware North wants to build a 93,000-square-foot casino at the Sheraton Nashua hotel Gate City Casino would relocate from an industrial park to the castle-style..
3 weeks ago