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


Ohio Sports Betting in December Shows Dip in Revenue, But Positive Year-to-Date Results

According to the Ohio Control Commission's December sports betting revenue report, there was a notable drop from November Ohio's total revenue from sports betting in December was $555 million, almost half of what the state made in November December's Numbers, Online Dominates Retail With over $566 million in sales, the state's online sports..
1 year ago

Wyoming’s Push for Legal iGaming Faces Obstacles

Wyoming’s attempt to legalize statewide iGaming is encountering significant hurdles in its legislative process The fate of House Bill 162 (HB 162), which aims to regulate online gambling, remains uncertain as the travel, recreation, wildlife, and cultural resources committee failed to advance the bill after a motion to work it received no..
1 year ago

Trump Signs Order for Sovereign Wealth Fund, Bitcoin Links Spark Interest

In order to pave the way for future changes in government financial strategy, former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a sovereign wealth fund Key financial leaders attended the signing on Monday afternoon The candidate for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, has publicly endorsed cryptocurrencies Additionally,..
1 year ago

Utah Poised to Become First U.S. State with a Bitcoin Reserve

Utah might set a precedent for incorporating cryptocurrencies into public finances by becoming the first state in the United States to create a Bitcoin reserve Though politicians have a limited amount of time to act due to the short 45-day legislative session, tremendous political momentum may enable the bill to pass more quickly than in other..
1 year ago

Coinbase Becomes Largest FCA-Registered Crypto Exchange in the U.K.

Coinbase (COIN) is now the biggest cryptocurrency exchange permitted to operate in the United Kingdom after formally securing its spot on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) register Coinbase can now directly offer cryptocurrency services thanks to this clearance, increasing its presence in a significant financial market Keith Grose,..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Drops as Market Reacts to U.S. Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico

The cryptocurrency market took a sharp hit on February 1 after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on key trading partners Bitcoin dropped by 5%, triggering a broader sell-off across altcoins The US has implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% duty on Chinese goods These measures, effective February 1, add more..
1 year ago

Macau’s Gaming Revenue Declines in January Despite Strong Holiday Demand

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for January in Macau's casino industry was little over MOP1825 billion (US$227 billion), a 56% year-over-year decrease The numbers, which were made public by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Saturday, indicated a marginal increase of 03% over the MOP1820 billion recorded in December JP Morgan..
1 year ago

Macau Welcomes Over 1 Million Visitors During Lunar New Year Holiday

Over 101 million people visited Macau in the first six days of the Lunar New Year Golden Week, indicating a significant influx of tourists Due to the city's continued popularity as a top vacation spot, the bulk of these visitors were from mainland China According to official figures, 1,010,174 visitors arrived between January 28 and February 2..
1 year ago

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on major US trading partners, following through on earlier warnings The tariffs apply a 25% levy on nearly all imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on goods from China These measures take effect on Tuesday In an Executive Order explaining the decision, Trump cited the continued..
1 year ago

Nevada Casinos Set New Revenue Record Despite Declining Strip Earnings

Nevada’s gaming industry posted a record-breaking $156 billion in revenue for 2024, even as the Las Vegas Strip saw a rare downturn While the Strip's earnings dropped 1% to $88 billion, other parts of the state, including downtown Las Vegas, Reno, and unincorporated Clark County, more than made up for the shortfall The Nevada Gaming Control..
1 year ago

Full Year Report Shows Ohio Casinos Near 1 Billion in Revenue

The Ohio Casino Control Commission released the FY2024 revenue numbers for the state’s casinos According to the report, the casinos generated a total of $1bn over the full year, which shows a decrease of 06% compared to the previous year During December 2024, casinos posted nearly $892m in revenue Although this figure is down 28% from..
1 year ago

Crypto Hacks Soar in January 2025, Phemex Exchange Hit Hard

According to Immunefi's most recent report, there was a significant increase in cryptocurrency attacks in January 2025, with damages totaling $739 million from 19 different occurrences Even if this is a nine-fold rise over December 2024, it is still a 446% drop from the $1334 million in losses during the same time last year Phemex Exchange the..
1 year ago

Manitoba Government Faces Criticism Over Unclear Gaming License Pause

The lack of transparent updates on Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries' status in regard to the granting of additional gaming licenses has drawn criticism Despite the government's order to end a ban on new licenses that has been in effect since 2018, the provincial Crown corporation has come under fire, according to a CBC investigation The Manitoba..
1 year ago

Nevada Sets Record Gaming Win for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2024

Nevada continues to break records in the gaming sector, reporting a record-breaking total gaming win of over $156 billion for FY2024 This marks the fourth consecutive year of growth for the state, with a modest increase of 06% compared to the previous year The rise was largely driven by slot machines, which accounted for $105 billion of the total,..
1 year ago

American Lung Association Calls for Expanded Smoking Ban in New Jersey

The American Lung Association (ALA) is urging New Jersey lawmakers to amend the state's smoke-free laws in its 2025 State of Tobacco Control report The ALA is advocating for a comprehensive update that would include casinos under the state's smoking ban, raise tobacco taxes, and strengthen efforts to prevent tobacco use, especially among..
1 year ago

Nevada Governor Appoints Chandeni Sendall to Gaming Control Board

Chandeni Sendall has been appointed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), which is the main regulating agency for the state's gaming sector After Brittnie Watkins declined to be reappointed, Sendall, a former Reno deputy city attorney, takes over the position Her four-year tenure starts right away Extensive..
1 year ago

GIANTX and Goodfella’s Unite to Bring Gamers and Pizza Lovers Together

Leading UK frozen food company Goodfella's has partnered with esports giant GIANTX for a year By involving both casual gamers and esports enthusiasts, this partnership, which is scheduled for 2025, seeks to combine the worlds of gaming and delectable cuisine Both GIANTX and Goodfella's are prepared to introduce new entertainment to the UK gaming..
1 year ago

Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with MrBeast for Exclusive Experience

With the help of YouTube phenomenon MrBeast, Resorts World Las Vegas will provide a distinctive hotel experience During April 13–15, customers can take advantage of an exclusive three-night stay at the Resorts World hotel by purchasing the MrBeast Experience package The experience will be made more exciting by the fact that, in addition to the..
1 year ago

North Dakota Considers Bill to Restructure Gambling Oversight

North Dakota lawmakers are reviewing a bill that could significantly alter the state's gambling regulations Senate Bill 2224, currently under discussion, proposes eliminating the state's gaming commission and transferring all regulatory authority to the Attorney General’s Office The Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved a "do-pass..
1 year ago

Indiana Moves Forward with iGaming and Online Lottery Expansion

An important step is being taken by Indiana to legalize lottery ticket sales and online gaming Two measures to increase the state's gambling possibilities were recently approved by the House Public Policy Committee House Bill 1432, one proposal, would let the Hoosier Lottery to sell tickets online and authorize iGaming Additionally, although..
1 year ago