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


Institutional Investors Pour $2.2 Billion Into Crypto Funds During Trump Inauguration Anticipation

According to a CoinShares survey, institutional interest in digital assets increased last week The cryptocurrency asset management disclosed that the excitement around Donald Trump's inauguration caused investment vehicles to see a record-breaking influx of $22 billion in a single week CoinShares' Digital Asset Fund Flows report highlighted..
1 year ago

MakersPlace to Shut Down During NFT Market Struggles

Due to persistent difficulties in the NFT market, MakersPlace, a well-known site for digital art NFTs, has stated it will shut down The closure, which is set for January 15, 2025, brings to light the larger difficulties that NFT platforms are facing in the face of diminishing trade volumes and unstable financial conditions Reasons for..
1 year ago

Thailand Casino Licenses to Be Auctioned, Confirms Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, has reaffirmed his support for the legalization of entertainment complexes in Thailand that have incorporated casinos He underlined that licenses for casino operations would only be awarded through an open bidding process when speaking over the weekend in Nakhon Phanom “The truth is..
1 year ago

Federal Jury Awards $133,000 to MGM Grand Detroit Employee Fired Over Vaccine Mandate

Harry Yeremian, a former employee of MGM Grand Detroit, was fired for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but a federal jury decided in his favor and awarded him $133,000 Yeremian, a 56-year-old Canton Catholic, refused the immunization, citing his religious convictions His legal team contended that his case was a noteworthy instance of..
1 year ago

Donald Trump’s Plans for Crypto Regulation on Day One of His Presidency

Cryptocurrency regulation seems to be a key focus as Donald Trump gets ready to return to the White House on January 20 Trump is reportedly thinking about issuing an executive order to make bitcoin a national priority, according to Bloomberg The goal of the proposed executive order is to create a specialized council that would bring together..
1 year ago

Thailand Introduces Cryptocurrency Sandbox to Boost Phuket’s Tourism Sector

During an ASEAN economic meeting, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra revealed that Thailand would launch a bitcoin sandbox experiment in Phuket this October In the quickly changing crypto world, this project seeks to manage risks and promote innovation Stablecoins will be the main focus of the sandbox program in order to guarantee low..
1 year ago

December Gaming Results Show Mixed Trends in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s gaming market closed out 2024 with impressive results, achieving a record-breaking $2237 million in iGaming revenue for December According to data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the new figure surpassed November’s record by over $23 million, marking a 355% increase compared to the same period in..
1 year ago

Comcast Enhances Sports Viewing with FanDuel Integration on Xfinity Odds Zone

Comcast has expanded its partnership with leading sportsbooks by integrating FanDuel’s live sports betting odds into its Xfinity Odds Zone on X1 This addition, which follows the March 2024 collaboration with DraftKings, allows customers to view real-time betting odds alongside live sports coverage on their television screens Xfinity’s Odds..
1 year ago

Bally’s Pushes for Property Tax Reduction to Support $1.7 Billion Casino Project

The massive gambling company Bally's Corporation, headquartered in Rhode Island, is actively pursuing a sizable tax exemption for its planned $17 billion casino and hotel complex in Chicago's River West district For the first 12 years of the project, the business wants to reduce the city's commercial property tax rate from 25% to 10%, with a..
1 year ago

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Sees Mixed Results in December 2024

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported total gaming revenue of $5226 million for December 2024, showing a slight year-over-year decline of 01% Despite minor setbacks in certain areas, growth in iGaming revenue offset some of the losses Casino win remained the largest revenue source in December, totaling $2318 million, a..
1 year ago

Tether Debuts USDT0 on Ink’s Layer 2 Blockchain

On the Kraken-developed layer 2 blockchain, Ink, Tether has launched USDT0, a cross-chain stablecoin Ink was selected as the first blockchain to house USDT0, a token intended for improved interoperability and liquidity, as was announced on January 16 To facilitate smooth cross-chain transactions, USDT0 provides a uniform liquidity layer based..
1 year ago

More Than Half of Americans Prioritize Bitcoin Over Gold and Stocks, Study Finds

According to a recent ChainPlay and Storible survey, almost 70% of Americans currently own digital assets, indicating a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies This pattern demonstrates how cryptocurrency is quickly becoming a popular investment option for people of all ages According to the 1,428 respondents to the poll, political developments..
1 year ago

Maryland Governor Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax Rate

Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, has made a daring proposal to raise the tax rate on sports betting businesses The plan, which was unveiled at a press conference, aims to greatly increase state revenue by raising the current 15% tax rate to 30% Helene Grady, Maryland’s budget and management secretary, defended the proposal by pointing to..
1 year ago

Pensacola Greyhound Track Faces Local Zoning Hurdles in Relocation Efforts

The PCI Gaming Authority of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe owns the Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker Room, which is working to move its operations to Northwest Pensacola The project is running into opposition, though, because of local zoning concerns that need Escambia County's permission before state authorization can be granted Zoning..
1 year ago

Virginia Casinos Generate $74.9 Million in December Revenue, Up 28% YOY

With a total gaming income of $749 million in December 2024, Virginia's three casinos produced impressive results This represents a 28% increase from the previous year, according to the Virginia Lottery, which reflects the expansion of the sector in the state In November, the revenue mounted to $63 million Caesars Virginia, which replaced its..
1 year ago

Nebraska Casinos Contribute Over $29 Million in Gaming Taxes for 2024

Nebraska’s four casinos collectively generated more than $291 million in gaming taxes throughout 2024, according to the Nebraska Gaming Commission Taxes were sourced from WarHorse Gaming properties in Lincoln and Omaha, Grand Island Casino & Resort, and Harrah’s Columbus The collected taxes were divided among several funds, including..
1 year ago

Cannes Prepares for Ethereum Conference with Merchant Crypto Training

David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, has revealed a new plan to teach local retailers how to accept bitcoin payments As the city prepares to host the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) later this year, this move fits into its larger Web3 goal Cannes is holding training sessions to assist merchants in integrating cryptocurrency payment systems..
1 year ago

Intralot and VSC Face $6.5M Penalty for DC Contract Scheme

Intralot and Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) have agreed to pay $65 million after an investigation revealed they misled Washington DC officials to secure a lottery and sports betting contract The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Washington DC uncovered the scheme, which involved bypassing competitive bidding processes and submitting..
1 year ago

Detroit Casino Revenue Drops in December 2024 vs 2023

Detroit's three casinos reported a combined revenue of $1096 million for December 2024, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) This reflects a 57% drop compared to the same month in 2023, with declines in both table games and retail sports betting revenues Table games and slots contributed the most, generating $1093..
1 year ago

CFTC Considers Review of Crypto.com’s Sports Futures Contracts

A 90-day assessment of Cryptocom's sports futures contracts is being considered by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Investors can place wagers on the results of important athletic events, like as the Super Bowl, using these contracts The five-member federal commission is assessing whether the contracts provided by Cryptocom's..
1 year ago