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


Mississippi Gaming Commission Approves New Biloxi Casino Site

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has given conditional approval to the Tullis Garden Hotel and Casino project in east Biloxi, according to a local Sun Herald report While the green light marks progress for the proposed site, the approval hinges on resolving ongoing legal disputes During a meeting in Jackson, the Commission discussed the Tullis..
1 year ago

Delano Hotel Transforms into W Las Vegas under MGM and Marriott Partnership

The Delano Hotel has officially transitioned to the W Las Vegas, marking its inclusion in the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy The rebranding, finalized on Wednesday, aligns with a long-term licensing agreement between MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, initially announced in 2023 This non-gaming property, located at..
1 year ago

Scott Sibella Breaks Silence on Nevada Gaming Commission Ruling

Scott Sibella, former President of Resorts World Las Vegas, addressed the Nevada Gaming Commission’s decision to revoke his gaming license on December 19 This ruling came after Sibella reached a tentative agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board on December 13 During the hearing, Sibella expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share..
1 year ago

Curaçao Embarks on Gaming Industry Overhaul with Landmark Legislation

The National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), which is a crucial step in reforming Curaçao's gaming industry, has been passed The new law, which was approved by the parliament with a vote of 13–6, responds to complaints about the island's lax and antiquated regulatory framework The establishment of the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is a..
1 year ago

Nevada Gaming Commission to Review Regulatory Changes in Public Hearing

Today at 10 AM Pacific Time, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will hold a public hearing in Boulder City's City Hall Council Chamber Discussions about adopting, changing, or abolishing certain rules are on the agenda Participants have the option of participating in person or through an online video conference The NGC emphasized the importance..
1 year ago

Austrac Alleges AML Violations at Entain

Australia's financial crimes watchdog, Austrac, has taken legal action against Entain, citing failures in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures This is the first time Austrac has pursued civil penalties against an online betting company Entain, which owns Ladbrokes and Neds in Australia, revealed the..
1 year ago

Senate Discusses Oversight for Expanding Sports Gambling

The federal government is now turning its attention to the fast-expanding sports betting industry The US Senate Committee on the Judiciary recently held a hearing titled "America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling" to explore the effects of legal sports wagering and its future regulation This marks the first time Congress has..
1 year ago

iGaming and Sports Betting Grow in Michigan with Record November

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported a total revenue of $2843 million for iGaming and online sports betting in November, marking a 121% increase from the previous month The record-setting numbers underline the growing popularity of digital gambling in the Great Lake State Record-Breaking Sports Betting and iGaming Growth iGaming..
1 year ago

Overhere Blames Hailey Welch Team for Token Failure

Overhere, the company behind the HAWK meme coin, has distanced itself from the token’s collapse, directing blame toward Haliey Welch, better known as Hawk Tuah Girl, and her team The token, launched on Solana earlier this month, quickly lost over 90% of its value, leaving investors furious and accusing the project of being a classic rug..
1 year ago

Thai Anti-Corruption Body Probes Former Police Chiefs Over Gambling Bribery

Along with seven other people, former Royal Thai Police commissioner-general Pol General Torsak Sukvimol is the subject of an inquiry by Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) The investigation centers on claims of bribes connected to illicit gaming businesses According to reports, throughout his term from October 2023 to..
1 year ago

Strike CEO Jack Mallers Bullish on Bitcoin’s Future, Predicts $1 Million Price Target

Jack Mallers, the CEO of the payment platform Strike, is showing strong optimism toward Bitcoin's (BTC) future, especially as the cryptocurrency hovers above the $100,000 mark In a recent interview with Wall Street veteran Anthony Scaramucci on the Wealthion YouTube channel, Mallers discussed the potential for Bitcoin to reach unprecedented..
1 year ago

ESMA Issues Final Guidance on MiCA Regulations Ahead of Year-End Deadline

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its concluding guideline report as the European Union gets closer to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation's ultimate implementation on December 30, 2024 By clearing up important ambiguities and providing clarification on regulatory obligations, this is a critical step in..
1 year ago

New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Decriminalize Underage Gambling

A bill to lessen the penalty for underage gambling is being worked on by New Jersey lawmakers The new law aims to change the approach from punitive to civil by substituting penalties for criminal prosecution Instead of facing criminal charges, anyone under 21 who are discovered gambling would be subject to increasing fines under the proposed..
1 year ago

Philippine Gaming Industry Poised to Exceed Revenue Records in 2024

Due in large part to the explosive expansion of online gambling, the Philippine gaming industry is poised to surpass its 2023 gross gaming revenue (GGR) record GGR is predicted to reach PHP350 billion ($6 billion) by the end of 2024, well above the government's initial estimate of PHP334 billion and much higher than PHP285 billion in 2023 This..
1 year ago

US Government Moves 400 Acres into Trust for Prairie Island Indian Community

The US Department of the Interior has officially placed 400 acres of Prairie Island Indian Community land in Olmsted County, Minnesota, into trust This decision strengthens the tribe’s sovereignty and creates a safety net for their gaming operations A Step Toward Sovereignty and Security The 400-acre parcel, part of a larger 1,200 acres..
1 year ago

World Liberty Financial Acquires $50 Million in DeFi Coins Ahead of Launch

President-elect Donald Trump's cryptocurrency initiative, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is taking risks in the decentralized finance (DeFi) field in anticipation of its launch The blockchain intelligence platform Arkham's on-chain data shows that WLFI's treasury has purchased $50 million worth of DeFi cryptocurrencies WLFI’s DeFi Coin..
1 year ago

Uzbekistan Approves Licensing for Online Gambling and Betting Activities

The Uzbek Cabinet of Ministers has taken a major step by approving new regulations for the licensing of lotteries, betting enterprises, and online gambling Following a presidential decree issued in April, the resolution was published on December 12th, opening the door for these operations to start on January 1st, 2025 The National Agency for..
1 year ago

Brazilian Court Affirms Loterj’s Authority Over Rio Betting Operators

Brazil’s Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region has reaffirmed the authority of Rio de Janeiro’s lottery regulator, Loterj, to oversee sports betting and online gaming within the state The court rejected a federal attempt to impose additional licensing requirements, securing the rights of state-regulated operators The court’s 6th Panel..
1 year ago

Virginia Casinos Earn $63.6M in November Revenue

The three casinos in the state brought in a total of around $636 million in adjusted gaming revenue in November, according to the Virginia Lottery With $479 million, slot machines accounted for the majority of earnings, while table games contributed $157 million With about $257 million in revenue, Rivers Casino Portsmouth was the most..
1 year ago

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Secures Top Honors in Newsweek Awards

By winning the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards for Best Native American Casino and Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has accomplished an incredible feat The resort's first-ever #1 rating in the esteemed annual survey solidifies its standing as a top destination for gaming and..
1 year ago