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


Paraguay Opens Gambling Market Under New Law 7348

Paraguay has taken a big step in reshaping its gambling industry With the signing of Law No 7348/2025, the country has ended its long-standing monopoly model and opened the door to private sector participation through a reworked legal framework The aim is to improve regulation, boost tax income, and create a more competitive market for both..
1 year ago

Melco Q1 Revenue Up as Macau Share Hits 15.7 Percent

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is heading into mid-2025 with momentum, reporting stronger performance in Macau, growth in Cyprus, and a clearer strategy for its operations in the Philippines and Sri Lanka Good to know Melco’s Macau market share climbed to 157% in Q1 2025, with strong property EBITDA growth City of Dreams Manila is..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Smashes $102K as Analyst Calls $120K Target Too Low

Bitcoin has smashed past $100,000 on Thursday, and one top analyst now believes his earlier forecast might have been too conservative Geoffrey Kendrick from Standard Chartered is rethinking his bullish call as institutional money continues to flood into the market Good to know Bitcoin has climbed above $102,700, rising nearly 4% in the..
1 year ago

Penn Reports $1.4 Billion Revenue and Strong Loyalty Growth in Q1

Penn Entertainment has shared its results for the first quarter of 2025, showing solid progress in both its core and digital businesses despite some early-year setbacks The company continues to lean into its customer rewards system and multi-channel strategy to keep momentum going Good to know Q1 revenue reached $14 billion, with..
1 year ago

Arizona to Hold Unclaimed Crypto Instead of Liquidating under New State Law

Arizona is changing how it handles unclaimed digital assets, taking a new approach that lets the state hold crypto in its original form rather than converting it to cash Good to know Digital assets will be treated like stocks—declared abandoned after three years of no activity Arizona can keep crypto uncashed, possibly earning..
1 year ago

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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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%..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year ago