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


New Jersey Reports $484.4M in February 2025 Gaming Revenue with iGaming Leading Growth

The state's gaming revenue for February 2025 was $4844 million, according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) This is a 51% increase from the previous year, mostly due to robust growth in sports betting and iGaming The casino win fell 38% to $2035 million, while iGaming income increased 14% to $2078 million With $499 million,..
1 year ago

Inspired Entertainment Reports $297.1M Revenue for FY 2024 with Strong Interactive Growth

According to Inspired Entertainment's financial figures, the company made $83 million in Q4 and $2971 million in FY 2024 Both numbers represent a 2% increase from the previous year, with the interactive section showing particularly strong growth The supplier's quarterly revenue increase was mostly attributed to its outstanding interactive..
1 year ago

Manny Villar Moves Forward with $1B Casino Project Without Foreign Partner

Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr, a Filipino tycoon, is proceeding with his ambitious $1 billion casino project in southern Metro Manila After talking with the South Korean junket operator Dowinn Group at first, Villar ultimately made the decision to move forward without a foreign partner “No more partner It’s just us,” Villar confirmed in a..
1 year ago

Poarch Creek Indians Advocate for Expanded Gambling in Alabama

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is advocating for a significant expansion of gambling in Alabama, aiming to introduce table games and sports betting to their casinos Currently, the tribe operates gaming resorts in Atmore, Wetumpka, and Montgomery, but their offerings remain limited to electronic bingo machines, which resemble slot..
1 year ago

Secret Service Cracks Down on Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex

The Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex is connected to a money laundering network that the US Secret Service is working harder to break up According to authorities, the platform enabled illegal transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, thereby enabling terrorist financing, hacking, and drug trafficking Officials claim that..
1 year ago

Wealthy Investors Embrace Crypto as Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions Rise

A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll for Grayscale Investments highlights that high-net-worth investors (HNWIs) in the US are leading the charge in cryptocurrency adoption The study, spanning from November 2023 to September 2024, surveyed 5,368 US voters with insights into their financial preferences The findings reveal that 26% of..
1 year ago

Bank of Korea Rejects Bitcoin for Foreign Exchange Reserves

Because of its volatility, the Bank of Korea has decided not to include Bitcoin in its foreign exchange reserves Officials acknowledged that they do not currently have any intentions to evaluate Bitcoin as a reserve asset in an answer to Representative Cha Gyu-geun of the National Assembly's Planning and Finance Committee The central bank..
1 year ago

Ed Domingo to Take Over as Crown Melbourne CEO in April

Ed Domingo will take over as Crown Melbourne's next CEO, according to Crown Resorts Ltd The appointment is scheduled for late April, subject to regulatory approval Domingo has more than 20 years of expertise in the gaming and hotel industries and was previously an executive at MGM Resorts International Mike Volkert, who has been in charge of..
1 year ago

New York Mets’ Casino Project Moves Forward with City Council Approval

The long-held goal of Steve Cohen to construct a casino next to Citi Field has advanced significantly The conversion of a 50-acre parking lot into a multi-use development was made possible by the New York City Council's 41-2 approval of a significant zoning modification The proposed project, called Metropolitan Park, will provide the Queens..
1 year ago

Germany’s Gambling Deal Sparks Concerns Over Player Protection

Experts have criticized a confidential agreement between German governments and gaming operators, arguing that it compromises player protections This arrangement undermines the Interstate Gambling Treaty, which was created to avoid addiction and financial harm, according to an investigation conducted by Investigate Europe, Monitor, and Zeit..
1 year ago

Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Limited Crypto Trading for Wealthy Investors

If accepted, a proposal put out by the Central Bank of Russia would let a limited number of investors and companies to trade cryptocurrencies The effort would function as a three-year pilot program with the goal of enhancing transparency in transactions involving digital assets, according to Reuters The central bank outlined that participation..
1 year ago

Argentina Seeks Arrest of Hayden Davis Over Alleged Crypto Fraud

Argentine authorities are taking legal steps to secure the arrest of Hayden Davis for his alleged role in pump-and-dump schemes tied to at least two memecoins According to Forbes, a prosecutor in Argentina has asked a judge to issue an Interpol "Red Notice," an international arrest warrant, to bring Davis into custody Davis allegedly played a key..
1 year ago

Bangkok Chon Buri Chiang Mai and Phuket Chosen for Thailand Casino Project

A special committee overseeing Thailand’s entertainment complex project has selected Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first four locations for the initiative The 500-billion-baht project aims to attract at least 50 million visitors each year and generate 40,000 jobs, according to a report from the Bangkok Post Each complex..
1 year ago

Franklin Templeton Files for XRP Exchange-Traded Fund

Franklin Templeton has filed for regulatory approval to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track the price of XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization The firm, which manages $15 trillion in assets, submitted an S-1 registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday If approved, the..
1 year ago

Turkey Introduces New Crypto Regulations with Capital Markets Board Oversight

Turkey has introduced new cryptocurrency regulations, placing the Capital Markets Board (CMB) in charge of overseeing digital asset platforms The new framework sets operational requirements for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) and mandates insurance for user-held assets The regulations follow a push by Turkish authorities to strengthen..
1 year ago

Trump Family in Talks to Acquire Stake in Binance.US

The Trump family has explored the possibility of acquiring a stake in BinanceUS, the American arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to The Wall Street Journal These discussions come as Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, seeks a presidential pardon following his 2023 guilty plea for violating..
1 year ago

Casino Bill Stalls as Thailand Weighs Public Concerns and Investor Interest

Thailand's ambitious proposal to open five casino resorts in major tourist destinations has run into trouble The decision was delayed to March 11 from its original March 4 cabinet approval date However, as politicians balance the possible economic benefits against the growing number of protests, mounting public resistance has led to additional..
1 year ago

Bolivia Adopts Cryptocurrency to Overcome Fuel Payment Challenges

Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), the country's biggest state-owned energy business, plans to accept cryptocurrency payments for fuel and energy imports In response to the persistent lack of dollars in the nation, YPFB has created a mechanism to handle cryptocurrency transactions, a business spokeswoman revealed The system..
1 year ago

At Least Six Trump Officials Disclose Bitcoin Investments Worth Millions

According to recent financial disclosures, at least six members of Donald Trump's cabinet own Bitcoin directly or through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by cryptocurrency These filings, which span December 2024 and January 2025, shed light on government officials' increasing interest in cryptocurrencies Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary..
1 year ago

NCAA Official Raises Concern Over Student-Athletes Betting on Themselves

"There is growing concern about student-athletes placing bets on their own performances," said Mark Hicks, the NCAA's managing director of enforcement Hicks stressed that organized crime and extensive financial manipulation are not the only causes of integrity problems in collegiate athletics while speaking at the NEXT Sports Betting and iGaming..
1 year ago