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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  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Georgia Considers Resolution for Legal Sports Betting and Casino Gambling

By passing Senate Resolution 131, Georgia lawmakers are considering legalizing casino and sports betting The initiative seeks to modify the state Constitution in order to allow for more gaming According to SR 131, which was recently examined by the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the General Assembly would be able to..
1 year ago

Governor Shapiro’s Skill-Based Gaming Tax Proposal Faces Opposition in Pennsylvania

A 52% tax on skill-based gaming gadgets is one of the proposals put out by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in his state budget Although the move is intended to bring in $360 million, state officials are strongly opposed to it During his budget address, Governor Shapiro highlighted the widespread use of unregulated skill-based gaming..
1 year ago

Iowa Approves $275 Million Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center Project

The $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center was approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) by a vote of 4-1 The Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) and the Cedar Rapids Development Group (CRDG) will hold the groundbreaking ceremony on February 7 A Milestone for Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids is set to welcome a..
1 year ago

Wynn Resorts Secures $2.4 Billion Financing for UAE’s First Integrated Resort

The largest hospitality deal in the history of the United Arab Emirates has been made when Wynn Resorts has obtained a historic $24 billion construction facility to finance Wynn Al Marjan Island This facility will aid in the construction of Ras Al Khaimah's first integrated resort in the nation Key Financial Details and Progress The loan gives..
1 year ago

Coinbase Users Hit Hard by Social Engineering Scams, $65 Million Lost

Significant losses incurred by Coinbase consumers as a result of social engineering schemes have been discovered by a recent study headed by blockchain investigator ZachXBT and Web3 security specialists from zeroShadow According to the investigation, between December 2024 and January 2025, criminals defrauded Coinbase clients out of almost $65..
1 year ago

FDIC Releases Documents Showing Resistance to Crypto Services in US Banks

Hundreds of documents released by the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation (FDIC) show how American financial institutions were deterred from providing services linked to cryptocurrency 175 documents that describe the FDIC's supervision of banks that use or are considering blockchain and cryptocurrency assets are included in the release FDIC’s..
1 year ago

MicroStrategy Rebrands to Strategy, Focusing on Bitcoin and Innovation

The AI and business firm has formally changed its name to Strategy and revealed a new identity With Strategy now holding the largest corporate stake in Bitcoin, this change demonstrates a more focused attention to its primary objective In addition to the name change, the business unveiled a revamped website and made orange the main color of its..
1 year ago

Iowa Senate President Opposes Casino Ban Bill Advancement

Iowa senators are opposing a recent plan to stop issuing new casino licenses, arguing that the bill doesn't have enough support to move forward By a vote of 68 to 31, the bill, also known as Senate File 76, was approved by the Iowa House of Representatives If passed, it would restrict the number of casino licenses granted to 19 through 2030 and..
1 year ago

Maryland’s January 2025 Casino Revenue Shows Mixed Results Across Properties

According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, the state's casinos brought in a total of $1518 million in January 2025 There were some parts of the sector that saw good growth, even if this represents a little decrease of almost $15 million from the prior year Revenue from gaming operations at Maryland's six casinos came to $637 million in January,..
1 year ago

Texas Governor Backs Legalized Gambling Expansion

According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated his support for the state's legal gambling industry's growth He stated unequivocally that he is not against internet sports betting in a podcast interview "I don’t have a problem with online sports betting," Abbott said, adding that he would be shocked if Texans..
1 year ago

Wyoming’s Online Casino Bill Faces Setback in Committee

Wyoming’s push to legalize online casino gaming has encountered a significant obstacle The state’s HB 162 bill, designed to introduce regulated online casinos, failed to advance in the Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee Lawmakers did not second the motion to move the bill forward, halting its progress for..
1 year ago

Lottery.com Prepares to Launch International Expansion with Technology Investments

Lotterycom is on the verge of expanding its operations beyond the US to international markets The company has dedicated resources to customize its technology platform, designed to meet the unique demands of diverse global audiences This expansion is set to generate new revenue streams, with expectations to achieve results by March..
1 year ago

BGaming Secures Key Approvals to Enter Brazil’s iGaming Market

By being fully certified to operate in Brazil's recently regulated iGaming market, BGaming has accomplished a noteworthy milestone BGaming's software and portfolio have been approved by Gaming Associates Lab (GA Lab) and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) as completely compliant and ready for release Antonina Ivanova, BGaming’s Head of..
1 year ago

Evolution Reports Strong 2024 Growth Despite Operational Hurdles

Evolution, a global leader in online casino solutions, has reported a remarkable 147% growth in net revenue for 2024 The company’s full-year net revenue reached €206 billion ($211 billion), and total operating revenues were €221 billion ($227 billion) Despite operational setbacks, Evolution achieved an 113% rise in adjusted EBITDA, reaching..
1 year ago

BetMGM Reports $2.1B Revenue in 2024 During Investment-Focused Year

BetMGM's overall revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $21 billion, a 7% increase over the year before But compared to the $62 million loss in 2023, the company's reported negative EBITDA of $244 million was a significant drop BetMGM blamed this on a "year of investment," even though revenue was on the rise The company's igaming..
1 year ago

Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks Predicts a ‘Golden Age’ for Digital Assets

The US Congress is working harder to develop regulations pertaining to cryptocurrency A bipartisan working group of the Senate and House of Representatives has been formed to develop legislation pertaining to digital assets At a press conference in Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump's designated crypto czar, David Sacks, presented his..
1 year ago

WazirX Creditors Face Crucial Vote on Crypto Recovery Timeline

WazirX creditors are set to decide their financial fate in the coming weeks A critical vote will determine whether they receive their stolen crypto as early as April 2025 or potentially have to wait until 2030 The hacked Indian crypto exchange has proposed a restructuring scheme that requires approval from at least 75% of voting creditors by..
1 year ago

Coinbase Urges FDIC, OCC, and Fed To Clear Path for Bank-Crypto Partnerships

US regulators are being urged by Coinbase to establish precise rules governing banks' ability to provide digital asset services The exchange contends that financial institutions are unable to participate fully in the cryptocurrency sector due to needless regulatory obstacles Coinbase has contacted the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the..
1 year ago

Spribe Accuses PopOk Gaming of Aviator Trademark Infringement

The Polish game producer Spribe has asked its operators and partners to check if their platforms have an unapproved version of their Aviator crash game To prevent possible legal repercussions, the corporation maintains that any illegal versions must be taken down right away The business has said unequivocally that any unapproved distribution of..
1 year ago

Monumental Sports Network Partners with Play Anywhere and BetMGM for Interactive Betting Experience

Play Anywhere and BetMGM have partnered with Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) to add gamification and real-time betting capabilities to the Monumental+ app Fans can now enjoy more interactive sports betting thanks to this partnership, which improves live streaming for Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals games Through the relationship,..
1 year ago