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


LINE Adds USDT to Messenger App for 196 Million Users in Asia

LINE NEXT and Kaia have partnered with Tether to bring USDT directly into the hands of millions of users across Asia The move makes stablecoin payments and transfers available inside the LINE Messenger app, connecting over 190 million users to web3 services through Kaia’s blockchain By combining an established messaging platform with..
12 months ago

Light and Wonder Sees Continued Revenue Growth in Q1

Light & Wonder has kept its growth streak alive in early 2025 The company shared its financial update for the first quarter, posting a slight increase in revenue and stable profit while also highlighting key developments in its gaming and iGaming segments Good to know Light & Wonder has reported 16 straight quarters of..
12 months ago

FanDuel Drives Flutter to $3.7 Billion Q1 Revenue

Flutter Entertainment has delivered some strong numbers to start of the year, especially in the US market where its FanDuel brand continues to grow The company shared its latest quarterly results, showing how its efforts in online betting and gaming are paying off Good to know FanDuel’s Q1 handle reached $146 billion, up 8%..
12 months ago

Trump Says U.S. Must Lead in Crypto or Risk Falling Behind China

US President Donald Trump has publicly reinforced his support for cryptocurrency during an interview aired on May 4 Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump discussed crypto alongside broader topics like foreign policy and the economy, framing digital assets as a strategic issue for the United States Good to know Trump said he..
12 months ago

Wynn Resorts Q1 Revenue Falls to $1.7B with Net Income at $72.7M

Wynn Resorts has released its first-quarter report for 2025, showing a year-over-year decline across its major revenue streams While the casino segment remained the largest contributor, most business areas recorded lower numbers compared to Q1 2024 Despite the dips across several areas, Wynn Resorts continued to distribute dividends and buy back..
12 months ago

Strategy Adds Another 1,895 BTC to Its Holdings

Strategy, the company once known as MicroStrategy, has once again expanded its bitcoin holdings Michael Saylor, co-founder and former CEO, shared the update online, confirming another purchase that pushes the firm’s total well past half a million BTC Good to know Strategy now holds 555,450 BTC in total The company spent $3808..
12 months ago

Red Rock Resorts Sees Higher Q1 Earnings & Approves $1 Special Dividend

Red Rock Resorts saw steady growth in the first quarter of 2025, helped by consistent results from its Las Vegas properties The company, which owns and operates Station Casinos, ended the quarter with an increase in profit and approved two dividends for shareholders Good to know Red Rock reported a 97% increase in net income..
12 months ago

playSTUDIOS Reports $62.7 Million in Q1 Revenue

playSTUDIOS has opened 2025 with financial challenges and strategic adjustments, reporting lower revenue and a net loss in its first quarter While performance dropped year-over-year, the company also shared updates on long-term goals and product development Good to know Operating expenses dropped by 177% compared to Q1 2024, part of a..
12 months ago

Florida Stops Bill That Targeted Sweepstakes Gaming

Lawmakers in Florida have stepped away from two bills that aimed to ban or restrict digital sweepstakes gaming Both House Bill 1467 and Senate Bill 1404 failed to move forward in the state legislature Across the country, sweepstakes models have come under greater attention from regulators, especially where users can purchase coins and redeem..
12 months ago

Thailand to Follow Singapore Casino Model Says Prime Minister

Thailand is preparing to bring in entertainment complexes that include legal casinos, but with strong rules to manage who can enter and how gambling will be controlled The goal, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is to support responsible gambling while boosting tourism and attracting private investment Good to know..
12 months ago

North Fork Rancheria Secures $725 Million to Build Casino and Resort in California

After years of planning, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California has secured the money needed to begin building its long-awaited casino and resort near Madera A financing deal worth close to $725 million has been finalized, giving the tribe the green light to move forward Good to know North Fork Rancheria has locked in..
12 months ago

Kraken Completes NinjaTrader Deal and Reports Q1 Growth

Kraken has wrapped up its acquisition of NinjaTrader, a move that opens the door for US-based clients to trade traditional derivatives The crypto exchange revealed the completed deal on the same day it reported $4717 million in Q1 revenue, reflecting a 19% jump from the same period last year Good to know Kraken is eyeing a public..
12 months ago

Phase One of Tulalip Expansion Brings More Space and Amenities, Opening July

Tulalip Resort Casino is nearly ready to welcome guests to a major new addition The first phase of its expansion will open in July, bringing over 70,000 square feet of fresh gaming space More than 400 new slot machines and larger table-game areas will be part of the upgraded experience Once the new wing opens, the focus will turn to remodeling..
12 months ago

Court Clears MGM of Responsibility in $25M Gambling Loss Case

MGM Resorts will not be held liable for the gambling losses of a New Jersey man who claimed he lost $25 million due to addiction A federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of his lawsuit, ruling that casinos are not legally responsible for voluntary losses, even when addiction is involved Good to know The US Court of Appeals..
12 months ago

Rush Street Reports $262M Q1 Revenue With 21 Percent Growth YOY

Rush Street Interactive kicked off 2025 with strong results, led by double-digit growth in both revenue and iGaming performance The company reported gains across its US and Latin American markets as it builds on momentum from 2024 Good to know RSI reported Q1 2025 revenue of $262 million, up 21% from the same period last year Net..
12 months ago

Caesars Southern Indiana Workers Approve New Five Year Deal to End Strike

A casino workers strike in Indiana wrapped up this week with union members approving a fresh contract that ends nearly two weeks of picketing The deal applies to around 140 workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Good to know The five-year contract includes $5 in annual wage increases and a $1,500 signing bonus Workers can now carry..
12 months ago

Mastercard Adds USDC Support Through Circle, OKX and Others

Mastercard is making a bigger move into the crypto world by rolling out support for stablecoin payments across its global network The financial services firm has formed several partnerships to let both merchants and consumers send and receive payments in digital assets tied to fiat currency Good to know Mastercard is expanding into..
12 months ago

Evolution Q1 Revenue Reaches €520.9m but Profit Falls to €254.7m

Evolution started 2025 with modest growth in revenue, but a drop in profit reflected the company’s focus on long-term investments and operational adjustments CEO Martin Carlesund addressed the challenges head-on, pointing to decisions made during the quarter that he believes will strengthen the business over time Good to know..
12 months ago

MGM Resorts Reports Mixed Q1 Numbers with Focus on Share Buybacks

MGM Resorts kicked off 2025 with a mix of challenges and steady moves While some segments recorded lower revenue compared to early 2024, the company stayed focused on its long-term strategy CEO Bill Hornbuckle highlighted positive developments at BetMGM and confirmed that the operator remains on track with its cost efficiency goals for the..
12 months ago

Bitcoin Begins to Show Signs of Safe Haven Behavior, NYDIG Reports

itcoin appears to be gaining traction as a possible safe-haven asset, according to analysis from NYDIG The digital asset investment firm points to signs of a shift in how Bitcoin reacts during financial turbulence, especially as markets continue to respond to recent policy moves by former President Donald Trump Good to know NYDIG sees..
12 months ago