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


Kalshi Faces Added Pressure in Nevada Court Battle as NRA Joins Suit

The legal dispute between KalshiEx LLC and Nevada gaming regulators has drawn more attention as the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) received court approval to step into the case The group now has a chance to defend the position of its member casino resorts amid growing debate over whether federal regulation can override state gaming..
11 months ago

Veikkaus Owned Fennica Gaming Approved as Supplier in UAE Market

Fennica Gaming, a B2B supplier owned by Veikkaus, has received a Gaming Related Vendor Licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates The company now joins a select group of online gaming suppliers officially licensed in the region, alongside Aristocrat and EQL Games Good to know..
11 months ago

Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel Stays Open During $210 Million Overhaul

Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel is undergoing a major transformation that could reshape the entertainment scene on Long Island Located in Islandia, New York, the casino has kicked off a $210 million upgrade that will nearly double its footprint and expand its offerings A recent video shared on Instagram offered a glimpse into the construction activity..
11 months ago

Illinois Gets New $185 Million Hollywood Casino in Joliet

Illinois will soon add a new casino to its lineup A brand-new Hollywood Casino is set to open in Joliet on August 11, offering an upgraded experience for gamblers in the Chicago metro area The $185 million project replaces the existing Hollywood Casino, which has operated in the city since 1992 Good to know The new casino will feature..
11 months ago

PointsBet Shareholders Get New ‘Superior’ Deal Offer From MIXI

MIXI Australia has returned with a stronger takeover offer for PointsBet, now valued at $402 million AUD ($260 million USD), overtaking a competing bid from Betr Entertainment The new proposal raises the offer to $120 per share, reflecting a 446% premium on PointsBet’s closing price from February 25 Good to know MIXI’s latest offer..
11 months ago

Trump Jr Says Family Chose Crypto After Being Cut Off by Banks

Donald Trump Jr has shared that the Trump family’s involvement in crypto was driven by necessity, not by trend-chasing In a recent CNBC interview, he explained that their shift into the digital asset space followed a sudden financial cutoff, which they believe was politically motivated Good to know Trump Jr said they were..
11 months ago

Ross Ulbricht Gets $31 Million in Bitcoin After Public Return

Ross Ulbricht, once the central figure behind Silk Road and now a free man, made headlines again—this time not for controversy, but for the huge wave of Bitcoin support he received Just days after his first public appearance since leaving prison, his donation wallet was sent 300 BTC, worth roughly $314 million Good to know Ross..
11 months ago

Macau Casino Revenue Reaches Post-Pandemic High in May

Macau's casino industry saw a boost in May 2025, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP$2119 billion (US$262 billion), marking a 5% increase compared to the same month last year This figure also represents a 124% rise from April's revenue, making it the highest monthly total since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Good to know..
11 months ago

FTX Starts Sending Out Over $5.4 Billion to Creditors

FTX has started sending out billions to creditors as it works through its bankruptcy process The collapsed crypto exchange is now issuing another round of repayments, moving closer to fulfilling court-approved plans from late 2023 Good to know FTX is distributing over $54 billion to creditors in this latest round Repayments are..
11 months ago

Washington DC Budget Suggests Poker and Blackjack Could Be Coming

Washington, DC, could be taking its first steps toward allowing live poker and blackjack inside sports arenas Tucked into Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 2025 budget plan, a proposal would allow certain locations—like Nationals Park, Audi Field, and Capital One Arena—to offer live dealer card games Good to know Proposal is part of the 2025..
11 months ago

High 5 Games Exits Connecticut Casino Market After $1.5M Settlement

High 5 Games has agreed to pay nearly $15 million to settle allegations tied to the operation of an unlicensed online casino in Connecticut The company will no longer act as an operator in the state but will remain involved as a supplier Good to know High 5 Games will return $643,000 to consumers through restitution The company will..
11 months ago

SEC Drops Binance Case in Another Crypto Enforcement Pullback

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially backing away from its legal battle with Binance, marking another step in the agency’s broader retreat from crypto enforcement under the current administration A joint court filing on May 29 by the SEC, Binance, and company co-founder Changpeng Zhao asked for the case to be dismissed..
11 months ago

Stake.us Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration by Federal Judge

A federal court in California has ordered that a lawsuit against Stakeus, accusing it of running an illegal online casino, be handled through arbitration The decision stems from the platform’s user agreement, which the plaintiff accepted when registering for the site Good to know The case involves Stakeus, operated by Sweepsteaks..
11 months ago

Binance Helps Europol Dismantle Global Kidflix Platform

Europol has dismantled a massive online child exploitation platform with help from crypto exchange Binance The investigation, named Operation Stream, focused on a disturbing site called Kidflix that operated on a global scale and used cryptocurrency to fuel its operations Good to know Kidflix had 18 million users and ran an abuse-based..
11 months ago

Ohio Bill for Online Casinos Faces Tough Questions

Ohio’s attempt to legalize online casino gaming has run into heavy resistance, with a recent hearing highlighting the wide range of concerns from businesses, lawmakers, and interest groups The hearing revealed how complex the road ahead could be for Senate Bill 197, which proposes major changes to the state’s gaming landscape Good to..
11 months ago

Playtech Leaves German Retail Betting with Sale of HappyBet

Playtech has taken another clear step in its strategy to exit the consumer-facing gambling market The company has finalized an agreement to sell its German sports betting brand HappyBet to NetX Betting, a subsidiary of Pferdewetten AG The move is part of a broader plan to offload non-core businesses and concentrate on B2B operations Good to..
11 months ago

Brian Quintenz Discloses $3.4 Million in Assets Before CFTC Vote

Brian Quintenz, former CFTC commissioner and a well-known figure in the crypto policy space, is in the spotlight again US President Donald Trump has nominated him to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission With his Senate confirmation pending, Quintenz has made his financial interests and industry connections public, drawing attention to how..
11 months ago

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Under Review for Credit Practices

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is now under scrutiny in an anti-money laundering (AML) investigation related to its credit approval practices, according to information unintentionally revealed during a recent Nevada Gaming Commission meeting Good to know Fontainebleau’s credit procedures are under review in an AML context The resort..
11 months ago

VGW Ends Promotional Play in New York Amid Legal Tensions

VGW Holdings Limited has started pulling its promotional sweepstakes operations out of New York The decision arrives just as debates around social gaming regulation heat up across several US states Good to know Players in New York can still use Gold Coins to enjoy free-to-play games New York's recent bill changes have triggered..
11 months ago

Elon Musk Starts Testing X Money With Limited User Group

Elon Musk has kicked off the limited test phase of X Money, a new digital payment and banking feature on his social media platform, X The service is expected to launch officially in 2025, but for now, only a small group of users is trying it out Good to know X Money aims to become a digital wallet for payments, transfers, and possibly..
11 months ago