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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  • US Market
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Ricky's latest articles


UK Gambling Commission Introduces Stricter Rules for Safer Promotional Offers

New guidelines have been released by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to improve consumer safety and transparency in gambling promotions Operators will be prohibited from engaging in damaging advertising activities as of December 19, 2025, in accordance with the suggestions made in the 2023 White Paper "High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the..
1 year ago

North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Digital Asset Investments for Retirement Funds

A big step toward adding digital assets to its public retirement systems might soon be taken in North Carolina A maximum of 5% of the state's pension assets could be invested in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, according to House Bill 506 and Senate Bill 709 The increasing use of digital assets in conventional financial management is reflected..
1 year ago

Swedish Regulator Fines Roar Vegas and Glitnor Services for Duty of Care Failures

Roar Vegas has been fined SEK8 million ($795,303) by Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, for not taking prompt action to stop excessive gambling After a supervisory inspection, the regulator found that the operator failed to take prompt action to stop three clients' dangerous gaming conduct Interestingly, two of the clients were between..
1 year ago

ASA Bans PokerStars Instagram Ad for Promoting Irresponsible Gambling

A PokerStars advertising that surfaced on the company's official Instagram account on December 23 of last year has been prohibited by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Influencers Rory Jennings and Adam McKola were shown in the advertisement playing a slot game challenge in a casino In order to determine who might win the most money,..
1 year ago

Grand Island Casino Resort Set to Open Permanent Facility on April 10

The Grand Island Casino Resort will officially unveil its permanent location on April 10 at 6 pm, marking a major step for Nebraska’s gaming and tourism industry Approved unanimously by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, the resort will operate 24 hours a day, all year round The $185 million seven-story facility features 162 hotel..
1 year ago

Breaking News: Thai Cabinet Moves Forward with Casino Bill

Thailand's cabinet has given the green light to a draft law that would pave the way for casinos and entertainment complexes in the country The government aims to attract more tourists and create a thriving gaming industry, but strict regulations will limit access for Thai nationals According to the Bangkok Post, the approved draft includes a..
1 year ago

Hard Rock Bet Introduces Exclusive Jackpot Game ‘Hard Rock Highway Megaways’ in New Jersey

Hard Rock Highway Megaways, Hard Rock Bet's first unique jackpot game, is now available to New Jersey online casino customers only The game, which was created in partnership with Evolution and Red Tiger, gives players the opportunity to win large while also providing an authentic rock 'n roll experience With a potential payoff of 19,800 times..
1 year ago

SharpLink Gaming Secures Nasdaq Extension to Regain Compliance

The Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel has granted SharpLink Gaming an extension, giving it additional time to satisfy the stock exchange's minimum pricing requirements The extension gives the business till May 23, 2025, to put its compliance plan into action Companies must maintain a minimum bid price of $1 per share and a minimum shareholder..
1 year ago

Trump Media Partners with Crypto.com to Launch Crypto ETFs

Through a partnership with Cryptocom, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) intends to launch a number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for digital assets The ETFs will be introduced under TMTG's fintech brand, TruthFi, in collaboration with broker-dealer Foris Capital of Cryptocom The ETFs will have a "Made in America" theme, per a recent..
1 year ago

Binance Suspends Employee Over Insider Trading Allegations

An employee of Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has been suspended for suspected insider trading The action comes after an internal investigation that was started on March 23rd in response to a complaint Before joining the Binance Wallet team, the employee worked as a developer on BNB Chain It has been revealed that..
1 year ago

Rumble to Launch Digital Wallet Backed by Tether for Creator Monetization

Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, has unveiled plans to launch a digital wallet designed to support creator monetization The wallet will be backed by stablecoin issuer Tether, strengthening the platform’s commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into its ecosystem In a recent announcement on X, Pavlovski emphasized that the Rumble Wallet would..
1 year ago

Thai Cabinet to Weigh Casino Legalization as Polls Show Divided Views

The Thai cabinet is set to discuss a draft bill that could pave the way for legal casino gambling in the country, as reported by the Bangkok Post today The discussion, initially planned for earlier in the week, was delayed due to a parliamentary censure debate and is now expected to take place on Thursday Whether the bill makes it onto the..
1 year ago

GameStop Embraces Bitcoin as a Treasury Reserve Asset

Bitcoin will now be listed as a treasury reserve asset on GameStop's balance sheet Known for its stock market mania in 2021, the video game retailer disclosed that the decision was unanimously supported by its board Recent SEC filings indicate that GameStop is implementing Bitcoin as a component of its plan to optimize shareholder value In..
1 year ago

Beijing’s Stimulus Measures Expected to Boost Macao’s Gaming Sector

Beijing's most recent economic stimulus package, which intends to boost consumer spending and confidence, could benefit Macao's casino sector Seaport Research Partners predicts that the actions will help the city's gambling industry in the long run "The central government's actions are projected to operate as a favorable tailwind" for Macao's..
1 year ago

European Gambling Market Grows to €123.4 Billion in 2024, Online Sector Expands

With a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €1234 billion ($1335 billion) in 2024—a 5% rise from the year before—the European gambling industry saw tremendous expansion The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and H2 Gambling Capital collaborated to produce the most recent market report, which contains this data Online Gambling Gains..
1 year ago

Robinhood Faces Massachusetts Subpoena Over Sports Betting Prediction Market

With reference to its newly launched sports betting prediction market, Massachusetts has filed a subpoena against Robinhood This most recent development opens a new chapter in the ongoing discussion about US prediction market regulation In collaboration with Kalshi, Robinhood, a company renowned for upending the financial services industry,..
1 year ago

Skyesports Pro League CS2 Playoffs: Four Teams Battle for Championship Glory

The four teams participating in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) playoffs have been announced by the Skyesports Pro League This tournament is an official Valve Tier 2 ranked event with a prize pool of INR 15 lakhs Flashback Gaming, Griffin Esports, Victores Sumos, and Gods Reign were the main contenders after intense competition through open..
1 year ago

Rep. Dina Titus Revives Push to Eliminate Federal Excise Tax on Sports Betting

Rep Dina Titus (D-Nev) has once again introduced legislation to repeal the federal excise tax on sports betting Working alongside Rep Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa), Titus has refiled the Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act in the House of Representatives The bill aims to remove the 025% excise tax, also known as the “handle tax,” imposed on all..
1 year ago

Kalshi Launches Consumer Protection Hub and Partners with IC360 for Sports Integrity

To improve customer safety, Kalshi has launched a "Consumer Protection Hub," CEO Tarek Mansour said in an X post Among the capabilities available on this new platform are "Deposit Caps, Trading Breaks, and Voluntary Opt-outs" These functionalities will support the platform's regulatory and "market surveillance team," Mansour emphasized The..
1 year ago

Steve Wynn’s Defamation Case Dismissed by US Supreme Court

Steve Wynn's bid to have a 2018 defamation case against the Associated Press (AP) and a reporter from Las Vegas overturned by the US Supreme Court was denied The justices essentially upheld earlier court rulings when they refused to consider the former CEO of Wynn Resorts' attempt to dispute the case The goal of Wynn's legal team was to..
1 year ago