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


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

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

Caesars Reports Revenue Rise and Lower Net Loss in Q1

Caesars Entertainment saw modest revenue growth during the first quarter of 2025, supported by digital operations and solid regional performance Despite posting a net loss of $115 million, the company improved on its Q1 2024 loss of $158 million, marking a 29% reduction Good to know: Caesars Digital brought in 188% more revenue than a..
1 year ago

Abu Dhabi Institutions Plan New Dirham Backed Stablecoin

Three major players from Abu Dhabi have come together to launch a new dirham-pegged stablecoin, aiming to push the UAE further into the global blockchain space The collaboration includes Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and International Holding Company (IHC) Good to know ADQ, First Abu Dhabi Bank,..
1 year ago

Tether Confirms $770 Million in Gold Reserves Behind Tether Gold Token

ether has revealed it holds $770 million worth of physical gold to back its Tether Gold (XAUT) stablecoin The company, known for its USDT and other stable assets, launched XAUT in 2020 to give users a digital option tied to real-world gold, blending blend the traditional security of gold with the convenience and speed of blockchain..
1 year ago

Strategy Buys Another $1.42 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

Strategy, the company once known as MicroStrategy, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings again Founder and former CEO Michael Saylor announced that the company purchased an additional 15,355 Bitcoin for roughly $142 billion, paying an average price of about $92,737 per coin Good to know Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, now holds 553,555..
1 year ago

Investors Sue Nike Over RTFKT NFT Collapse

Nike, one of the biggest names in sportswear, is now facing legal action after shutting down its NFT business linked to RTFKT Studios Investors, led by Australian resident Jagdeep Cheema, filed a lawsuit on Friday, claiming they suffered heavy losses when demand for their Nike-themed digital collectibles collapsed Good to know..
1 year ago

Virginia Court Allows Queen of Virginia Skill 2 to Keep Running

Virginia's struggle over skill games took another turn when a judge ruled that Pace-O-Matic's new Queen of Virginia Skill 2 (QVS2) does not break state law The court found that a simple adjustment to how players pay to access the game moved it outside the ban Good to know Skill games were declared illegal in Virginia again in October..
1 year ago

ARK Invest Raises Bitcoin Price Forecast To $2.4 Million By 2030

Bitcoin may reach a price of $24 million by 2030, according to the latest update from ARK Invest The investment firm made the adjustment after revising its assumptions around active Bitcoin supply, focusing only on coins that are not lost or deeply dormant Good to know ARK Invest raised its Bitcoin 2030 bull case price target by 60..
1 year ago

Jack Dorsey Teases New Privacy Features For Bitkey Wallet

Jack Dorsey’s Block is bringing several upgrades to its Bitcoin self-custody wallet, Bitkey, over the next few months Sharing the news on X, Dorsey highlighted some fresh features that users can expect, including transaction verification, private wallet balances, fingerprint reset options, and ways to purchase Bitkey with better..
1 year ago

GLPI Reports Q1 Revenue of $395 Million and 8 Percent EBITDA Growth

Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) reported solid operational growth in the first quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $3952 million, up 51% year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA climbed 8% to $3601 million, backed by recent acquisitions and new financing deals Still, net income slid 51%, landing at $1704 million, due in part to higher interest..
1 year ago

Boyd Gaming Reports Q1 Revenue Growth Despite Profit Drop

Boyd Gaming opened 2025 with a modest rise in total revenue during the first quarter, reporting $9916 million—up 32% from the same period last year However, despite that top-line growth, net income dropped to $1109 million, down 186% year-over-year Good to know Boyd Gaming's online revenue jumped 16% year-over-year in Q1 2025 The..
1 year ago

Entain Investors Prefer for Stella David to Stay as CEO

Stella David may soon have her interim CEO title dropped—if Entain’s investors get their way Good to know Entain posted 7% growth in both net gaming revenue and gross profit in FY24, excluding US figures Investors believe Stella David could bring long-term stability to Entain’s leadership The search for a new Chair is..
1 year ago

Las Vegas Sands Cancels New York Casino Plans Over iGaming Legislation

Las Vegas Sands has officially dropped out of the competition for one of the three casino licenses up for grabs in downstate New York The move reduces the number of contenders to nine The company, which had pushed for a $4 billion resort at the Nassau Coliseum site, said it no longer sees the investment as viable Good to know Las Vegas..
1 year ago

Bally’s Launches Second Share Offering For Chicago Casino

Bally’s Corporation is trying again to raise funds for its Chicago casino through a new share offering After its first attempt stalled and faced legal pushback, the company has filed a revised prospectus with the SEC, shifting its focus to residents of Chicago, Illinois, and a few other states Good to know Bally’s is making a..
1 year ago

Massachusetts Reports $157.2 Million In Gaming Revenue For March

Massachusetts has reported $1572 million in total gross gaming revenue for March 2025, showing little change compared to the same month last year While the combined figure slipped slightly—down just 01% year-over-year—the data reveals shifting dynamics between casino and sports betting performance Good to know Online sports betting..
1 year ago