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


TransUnion Analysis Reveals Surge in Sports Betting Engagement

According to a recent TransUnion report, sports betting is still growing in the United States, which is consistent with other studies' findings In the last quarter of 2024, 26% of respondents bet, up from 24% the previous year, according to the survey, which was made public on Tuesday The surge occurred as betting activity during the fourth..
1 year ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Gain Momentum as Memecoin Hype Fades

According to the digital asset analytics company Santiment, traders are becoming more interested in well-established layer-1 blockchain projects rather than memecoins As a sign of a more favorable investing climate, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Toncoin (TON), and Cardano (ADA) are currently at the forefront of market..
1 year ago

Brazil Grants Full Betting Licenses to 21 More Operators

Brazil’s regulated betting market is expanding rapidly, with the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) issuing additional full licenses Initially, only 14 companies secured full approval ahead of the market’s official launch on January 1 However, another 52 operators received provisional licenses, allowing them to operate temporarily while..
1 year ago

Connecticut Considers Legalizing In-Flight Sports Betting

Connecticut has the potential to become the first state in the United States to authorize sports betting while flying House Bill 6051, filed by State Representative Christopher Rosario, would permit travelers traveling to and from Connecticut to wager while in flight The proposal coincides with Delta Airlines’ partnership with DraftKings to..
1 year ago

Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs Steps Down After Five Months

Gavin Isaacs left his position as CEO of Entain after only five months His departure has not been explained by the multinational casino operator, which is well-known for brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, Sportingbet, and its BetMGM collaboration with MGM Resorts International When Jette Nygaard-Andersen resigned in December 2023, Isaacs..
1 year ago

Missouri Casinos Generate $140M in January, Boosting State Revenue

Missouri's riverboat casinos made $140 million in January, marking a successful start to 2025 In comparison to the same month in 2024, this was a 35% gain, according to the Missouri Gaming Commission However, compared to December 2024, the amount was around $25 million less Top-Performing Casinos in January Among the 13 casinos operating in..
1 year ago

Senator Lummis Challenges Federal Reserve’s Approach to Digital Assets

In his hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on February 11, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) grilled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Lummis expressed grave concerns regarding the Fed's lack of transparency in its approach to digital currencies and how it is regulating digital assets Accusations of Obstruction and Misinformation Senator..
1 year ago

Lawmakers Push for Stablecoin Regulations as Crypto Oversight Gains Momentum

The US House of Representatives has seen conflicting plans to regulate stablecoins from both Republican and Democratic legislators, underscoring the industry's increasing significance under President Donald Trump's leadership The House Financial Services Committee's senior Democrat, Maxine Waters, has written a proposal for federal regulation..
1 year ago

Grayscale Pushes for Cardano ETF During Changing Regulatory Landscape

Grayscale, a leading crypto investment firm, has officially filed to list a Cardano (ADA) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange The move signals growing confidence in regulatory approval for altcoin ETFs, especially following recent shifts in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to digital..
1 year ago

Dormant Bitcoin Worth $1.35 Billion Suddenly Moves—Here’s What It Means

The transfer of a sizable Bitcoin stockpile that had not been touched for almost ten years has sparked interest among cryptocurrency enthusiasts According to blockchain analytics company CryptoQuant, 14,000 Bitcoin, or roughly $135 billion, was transferred early on Monday BTC on the Move, but Not to Exchanges Despite the significant transfer,..
1 year ago

Why Anthony Scaramucci Believes Solana Will Outperform Ethereum in Tokenization

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, stated in a recent CNBC interview that he strongly believes Solana (SOL) to be a better layer-1 blockchain than Ethereum (ETH) Even though his company has a tiny quantity of Ethereum, Scaramucci's investment philosophy points to a more promising future for Solana Scaramucci’s Preference..
1 year ago

Thailand Joins China in Combatting Illegal Gambling and Telecom Fraud

The newly appointed prime minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, recently met in Beijing and promised to strengthen bilateral cooperation with China to tackle the growing issue of illegal gaming and telecom fraud It is a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the two countries to combat transnational crime When Paetongtarn met with..
1 year ago

Illinois Casinos Generate $149.3M in January Revenue

According to the Illinois Gaming Board, the state's casinos brought in a healthy $1493 million in January adjusted gross receipts (AGR) With $1088 million in revenue, slot machines accounted for the majority of this A strong start to the year was made by the $351 million that table games contributed to the total Rivers Casino Takes the Lead with..
1 year ago

Las Vegas Sands Delays Marina Bay Sands Expansion Project to 2031

The schedule for Las Vegas Sands Corp's (LVS) eagerly awaited Marina Bay Sands (MBS) development in Singapore has been updated The project, which was formerly anticipated to be finished by 2029, will now be finished in June 2030, with a grand opening scheduled for January 2031 Compared to the earlier commitment outlined in a January deal with..
1 year ago

Super Bowl LIX Brings Surprising Outcomes and Big Payouts for Bettors

When the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX, it presented an unexpected challenge for sportsbooks nationwide As it turns out, sportsbooks suffered a great deal when many of the pre-game wagers that were placed in favor of the Eagles paid off, particularly in the closing seconds of the game The Eagles..
1 year ago

Delabs Games Unveils Boxing Star X as Telegram and Line’s First Web3 Boxing Game

In partnership with game developer 4:33, Delabs Games, under the direction of former Nexon CEO Joonmo Kwon, has released Boxing Star X, the first Web3 boxing game on Telegram and Line For sports enthusiasts, this cutting-edge new game offers an immersive gaming experience by integrating blockchain technologies like TON and Kaia An Immersive,..
1 year ago

Russia’s Roskomnadzor Blocks Access to Leading Crypto OTC Platform

One of the biggest cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) aggregators in Eastern Europe, BestChange, has once again been blocked by Roskomnadzor, Russia's communications authority The site, which was established in 2007, has been banned several times over the years; the most recent ban was imposed following the implementation of new cryptocurrency..
1 year ago

David Sacks Predicts Regulatory Clarity for Crypto Within Six Months Under Trump Administration

White House Crypto Czar David Sacks has offered his thoughts on how the Trump administration should clarify regulations pertaining to digital assets Sacks stated on the All-In Podcast that within the next six months, US authorities could establish precise rules for the cryptocurrency sector Focus on Market Structure Sacks underlined that..
1 year ago

Former Beijing Official Sentenced for Bitcoin Money Laundering and Bribery

Former Beijing Financial Bureau deputy director Hao Gang faces an 11-year prison term for his role in a Bitcoin (BTC) money laundering scheme Caixin claims that in addition to engaging in illegal activity, Hao helped a crypto mining boss by removing border regulations in return for substantial bribes Legal Repercussions and the Rise of Crypto..
1 year ago

Senator Blumenthal Proposes Legislation to Combat Gambling Addiction Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

As Super Bowl LIX draws near, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal is working to pass a historic bill to address gambling addiction Blumenthal hopes to take advantage of the fact that the American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that legal sportsbook wagers for the Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl will total over $13..
1 year ago