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


Bitcoin Miners Close December with Record Revenues Despite Hashprice Decline

Bitcoin miners are wrapping up December on a high note, with revenues surpassing November’s $121 billion total As of now, December has brought in $133 billion, fueled by robust Bitcoin prices However, the hashprice—a measure of the estimated value of one petahash per second (PH/s) of SHA256 output—has decreased over the past 30 days..
1 year ago

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Richard Heart Over Tax Evasion and Assault Allegations

Richard Schueler, often known as Richard Heart in the cryptocurrency community, is the founder of well-known projects Hex and PulseChain He has been the subject of a Red Notice from Interpol Global efforts are underway to find and jail Schueler in anticipation of his possible extradition because he is wanted by Finnish police on serious..
1 year ago

Meme Coins Surge in Popularity Among Crypto Investors in 2024

2024 has proven to be a significant year for meme assets, with crypto investors increasingly drawn to speculative opportunities in the market A recent study by CoinGecko reveals that the memecoin sector has become the focal point of crypto interest, surpassing other areas in global investor engagement Meme Coins Take Center Stage CoinGecko’s..
1 year ago

Games Global Spreads Holiday Cheer with Charitable Acts Across Europe

This holiday season, Games Global has exemplified generosity by mobilizing several of its European offices to give back to those in need The company’s offices in Gibraltar, Estonia, and the Isle of Man made a significant impact, delivering gifts and support to various charitable organizations Gifts for Gibraltarian Families and Estonian..
1 year ago

Caesars Virginia Debuts $650M Resort Featuring WSOP Poker Room

With the grand inauguration of the $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville, poker fans in southern Virginia now have an exciting new location By combining luxury and top-notch gaming in one place, the resort, which is ideally situated close to the North Carolina border, hopes to draw gamblers from both states Caesars Virginia had a lavish..
1 year ago

Animoca Brands Showcases Strong Growth in 2024 Investor Update

In its investor report for the second half of 2024, Animoca Brands, a major leader in the digital assets industry, disclosed noteworthy accomplishments By Q3, the company's year-to-date bookings of $209 million demonstrated its tenacity in a difficult environment Animoca Brands has $22 billion in total assets as of the third quarter This..
1 year ago

Russia Embraces Bitcoin for International Trade

With companies all throughout the nation now using Bitcoin (BTC) to do international business, Russia is increasingly using the cryptocurrency as a means of getting over Western sanctions This action comes in the wake of recent legislative reforms that have made Bitcoin mining and other cryptocurrency activities lawful, allowing businesses to..
1 year ago

AGA Highlights Record Growth in Gaming Industry for 2024

William Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), has highlighted the gaming industry's outstanding advancements in 2024 Miller discussed the industry's current situation, stating that through October, gaming revenue had grown by 7% “This growth has been driven primarily by the continued expansion of online gaming..
1 year ago

Evolution Faces UKGC Investigation During Allegations of Black-Market Activity

Evolution AB, a well-known provider of B2B online gaming solutions, is under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for possible ties to black-market operators The investigation, which was started in accordance with Section 116 of the Gambling Act of 2005, attempts to ascertain if Evolution's games were accessible to unregistered UK..
1 year ago

Community Gaming to Launch Forkast Prediction Market Platform on Ronin Blockchain

Community Gaming is set to launch Forkast, an on-chain prediction market platform, on the Ronin blockchain on January 7, 2025 This launch aims to expand Ronin's ecosystem beyond gaming, marking a significant step towards consumer-oriented decentralized applications (dApps) Forkast will allow users to trade tokens based on their predictions of..
1 year ago

Solo Leveling Hits Avalanche; Earn NFTs and Rewards in the New Gamified Collecting Platform!

Web3 social protocol On Avalanche, Otherworld has released the eagerly awaited Solo Leveling: Unlimited (SL:U) This new platform offers fans an interesting method to collect digital assets and earn prizes by bringing the well-known South Korean webtoon Solo Leveling into the realm of NFT gaming Now that the game is live, gamers may participate in..
1 year ago

Google’s New Crypto Ad Policies Set to Impact UK Market

In the UK, Google is strengthening its regulations on cryptocurrency advertisements, and the new guidelines will take effect on January 15, 2025 Many businesses in the cryptocurrency industry will need to immediately adjust to the new rules as a result of this move New Requirements for Crypto Advertisers Under the new policy, businesses..
1 year ago

CleanSpark Surpasses Year-End Hashrate Target, Eyes 2025 Growth Milestones

With an operating hashrate of 375 EH/s, CleanSpark Inc has surpassed its aggressive 2024 year-end target of 37 EH/s As it gets ready for more growth, this milestone shows the company's dedication to strategic growth and operational effectiveness Last week, new data centers in Wyoming and Tennessee were turned on as part of CleanSpark's staged..
1 year ago

Arizona Benefits Fund Receives Over $42.5M in Tribal Gaming Contributions for Q2 2025

Tribal gaming made a substantial financial contribution to the Arizona Benefits Fund in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) With the receipt of more than $425 million, the fund achieved yet another significant milestone in assisting important state projects The ADG emphasized the important sectors..
1 year ago

Massachusetts Gaming Industry Reports Strong November Performance

The gaming figures for November 2024 released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) show remarkable increases in casino and sports betting The state reported $7778 million in sports wagering handling and $1008 million in casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) Sports Betting, Online Dominates the Market Online sports wagering played a..
1 year ago

Xi Jinping Praises Macau’s Well-Managed Gaming Industry Development

President Xi Jinping stressed the need of the area expanding its economic foundation during his visit to Macau from December 18 to 20 Xi called on the city to "embrace a broader vision" during his remarks at the Macau Special Administrative Region's (MSAR) 25th anniversary festivities The Chinese leader pointed out that although Macau has made..
1 year ago

$40B in Bitcoin? Changpeng Zhao Comments on UAE’s Crypto Holdings Claim

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao recently stirred discussions about the United Arab Emirates' cryptocurrency landscape after sharing a claim about the nation’s Bitcoin holdings The tweet, which referenced an article asserting that the UAE holds $40 billion in Bitcoin, quickly drew mixed reactions from industry experts The claim Zhao shared on X..
1 year ago

California Duo Faces Charges in $22 Million Crypto Fraud Case

Federal prosecutors have charged California residents Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo in connection with a $22 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme The indictment alleges the two orchestrated multiple "rug pull" scams and abandoned NFT projects while pocketing investor funds According to the US Attorney’s Office, Hay, based in Beverly Hills, and..
1 year ago

Bankrupt Cryptopia Starts Distributing $225M to Impacted Users

The long-awaited recompense for victims of the 2019 Cryptopia attack is now being given Funds for confirmed users affected by the security incident have begun to be distributed by Grant Thornton, the liquidator overseeing the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Millions of digital assets were stolen as a result of the breach, which happened over six..
1 year ago

Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana Prepares for February Opening

The Cordish Companies have announced that Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana will celebrate its grand opening on February 13, 2025 The event is set to include a variety of entertainment offerings and is subject to final approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board John Chaszar, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the..
1 year ago