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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Boyd Gaming Opens Cadence Crossing in Henderson

Boyd Gaming has opened Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson, giving the company its first brand-new property in 20 years The project puts Boyd in front of a fast-growing local customer base near the Cadence master-planned community and along Boulder Highway Good to Know Cadence Crossing has a 10,000-square-foot gaming floor with 450..
3 weeks ago

Codere Starts Sale Process That Could Top €2 Billion

Codere is back in focus after reports that the group has hired Jefferies and Macquarie Capital to run a sale process that could value the business at more than €2 billion The process is still at an early stage, but the timetable already points to a busy spring and summer for one of the biggest names in Spanish gambling Good to Know..
4 weeks ago

WinStar Opens New Baccarat Salon in Beijing Plaza

WinStar World Casino and Resort has added a new Baccarat salon inside Beijing Gaming Plaza, giving players a dedicated space for one of the best-known table games in the casino business Good to Know The new salon covers 1,350 square feet Guests will find eight Baccarat tables inside the space The location sits near the Rome Grand..
4 weeks ago

Minnesota Advances Bills Against Sweepstakes Casinos

Minnesota lawmakers advance bills to ban sweepstakes casinos, targeting dual-currency online gambling while protecting legal free-to-play gamesMinnesota lawmakers advanced two bills aimed at online sweepstakes casinos, adding the state to a broader push against dual-currency gambling platforms Good to Know House and Senate bills..
4 weeks ago

Alberta Sets July 13 Deadline for iGaming Operators

Alberta has set out major deadlines for operators that want to enter a regulated market for online sports betting and casino gaming New guidance from Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission gives clearer timing for applications, grey market exits, and player account transition rules Good to Know Operators have until July 13, 2026..
4 weeks ago

Taiwan Busts Cross Border Gambling Ring Tied to $1.03 Billion

Taiwan criminal investigators said they broke up a cross-border money laundering case tied to illegal online gambling Authorities estimate the syndicate moved about TWD33 billion, or about US$103 billion, through Macau casino transactions Good to Know Taiwan authorities said the case involved about TWD33 billion in suspected illicit..
4 weeks ago

Pagcor Approves GLI for iGaming Testing in Philippines

Pagcor has named Gaming Laboratories International LLC as the first independent testing laboratory for iGaming in the Philippines The approval comes as the regulator tightens oversight of a growing online gaming market Good to Know GLI is the first company accredited under the new Pagcor system B2B iGaming suppliers in the..
4 weeks ago

Planet Hollywood Heads To Tbilisi With New Casino Resort

Planet Hollywood Resorts International is set to enter the market of Georgia through a new integrated resort in Tbilisi The project is being developed under a licensing agreement with Orbi Group and Block Group in association with Iconic Entertainment, and it is shaping up as a large addition to the city hospitality, gaming, and tourism..
4 weeks ago

Maryland Online Casino Effort Hits A Wall

Maryland online casino legalization has lost momentum in the 2026 session A referendum bill from Senator Ron Watson was withdrawn, and the companion bill that laid out rules for Maryland online casinos did not get out of committee before Crossover Day That leaves the effort of Maryland to legalize online casino gaming in a weak spot heading into..
4 weeks ago

Florida Session Ends With No Gambling Reform

Florida lawmakers ended the 2026 session without passing any illegal gambling bill Several proposals advanced, and one cleared both chambers in different forms, but none became law before adjournment on March 13 Good to Know SB 1580 came closest but died when the Senate did not take up House changes HB 189 was the broad House..
4 weeks ago

PENN Sets June 24 Opening for Hollywood Casino Aurora

PENN Entertainment plans to open Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24, subject to regulatory approval The new land based casino in Aurora will replace the long running riverboat property on the Fox River and add a larger entertainment offering in the greater Chicago market Good to Know Hollywood Casino Aurora is set to replace the..
4 weeks ago

Maryland Advances HB 295 to Ban Sweepstakes Games

Maryland lawmakers moved one sweepstakes-related bill a step closer on Tuesday after the House Ways and Means Committee advanced HB 295 with amendments The measure would prohibit certain online and mobile “interactive games,” putting fresh pressure on sweepstakes-style casino platforms as the state keeps debating whether to ban them or..
1 month ago

Anutin Win Ends Near Term Hopes for Thailand Casino Bill

Thailand political leadership changed again on Thursday, and the result leaves little room for any quick return of the casino bill pushed by former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Parliament backed Anutin Charnvirakul with 293 votes, keeping him in power after the February election and strengthening his position against legal..
1 month ago

PhilWeb and Okada Manila Launch Okada Play

PhilWeb Corp has teamed up with the operator of Okada Manila to launch Okada Play, a new online gaming platform in the Philippines The deal adds another digital channel for the Okada brand as land-based casino groups across the country look for more online gaming revenue Good to Know PhilWeb Corp announced a partnership with Tiger..
1 month ago

Bally’s Posts Strong Q4 as Digital Gaming Expands

Bally’s Corp reported stronger fourth-quarter revenue as casino and online gaming operations added momentum Recent acquisitions, digital growth, and large development projects also stayed central to the company update Good to Know Bally’s reported preliminary fourth-quarter revenue of $7462 million, up 286% from about $580 million..
1 month ago

DigiPlus Fourth Quarter Profit Falls 36% as Philippines Rules Bite

DigiPlus closed 2025 with a softer fourth quarter, as tighter online gaming rules in the Philippines continued to weigh on activity Even so, full year revenue still grew, and the company declared a cash dividend for shareholders Good to Know Fourth quarter net income fell 36% year on year to PHP25 billion Full year 2025 revenue rose..
1 month ago

Massachusetts Online Casino House Bill 4431 Stalls After Committee Vote

Massachusetts has put online casino legalization on hold for now Lawmakers sent House Bill 4431 to study after an 11 to 0 committee vote, pausing a proposal that had support from parts of the gaming industry and was pitched as a way to regulate gambling already happening through offshore sites Good to Know House Bill 4431 would have..
1 month ago

Virginia Casinos Reach Record February Revenue Of $95.2M Total

Virginia casino revenue climbed sharply in February 2026 as newer properties added more weight to the market Fresh figures from the Virginia Lottery show the state casino sector reached another monthly high, helped by strong results in Danville and a full month of play in Petersburg Good to Know Virginia casinos generated $952 million..
1 month ago

Missouri Casinos Generate $160 Million in February Gaming Revenue

Missouri casino revenue kept climbing in early 2026 Fresh data from the Missouri Gaming Commission shows another month of growth across the state commercial gaming sector Good to Know Missouri casinos generated $1606 million in February 2026, a 76% increase year over year Slot machines produced $139 million, driving most of the..
1 month ago

Germany Gambling Survey Shows 36.4% of Respondents Gambled in the Previous Year

A national study released in 2025 offers a snapshot of gambling behavior across Germany Researchers examined participation levels, spending patterns, and potential risks tied to different gambling products Results show participation remains relatively steady compared with 2021, although certain groups continue to show higher..
1 month ago