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


PhilWeb and Okada Manila Launch Okada Play

PhilWeb Corp has teamed up with the operator of Okada Manila to launch Okada Play, a new online gaming platform in the Philippines The deal adds another digital channel for the Okada brand as land-based casino groups across the country look for more online gaming revenue Good to Know PhilWeb Corp announced a partnership with Tiger..
2 months ago

Bally’s Posts Strong Q4 as Digital Gaming Expands

Bally’s Corp reported stronger fourth-quarter revenue as casino and online gaming operations added momentum Recent acquisitions, digital growth, and large development projects also stayed central to the company update Good to Know Bally’s reported preliminary fourth-quarter revenue of $7462 million, up 286% from about $580 million..
2 months ago

DigiPlus Fourth Quarter Profit Falls 36% as Philippines Rules Bite

DigiPlus closed 2025 with a softer fourth quarter, as tighter online gaming rules in the Philippines continued to weigh on activity Even so, full year revenue still grew, and the company declared a cash dividend for shareholders Good to Know Fourth quarter net income fell 36% year on year to PHP25 billion Full year 2025 revenue rose..
2 months ago

Massachusetts Online Casino House Bill 4431 Stalls After Committee Vote

Massachusetts has put online casino legalization on hold for now Lawmakers sent House Bill 4431 to study after an 11 to 0 committee vote, pausing a proposal that had support from parts of the gaming industry and was pitched as a way to regulate gambling already happening through offshore sites Good to Know House Bill 4431 would have..
2 months ago

Virginia Casinos Reach Record February Revenue Of $95.2M Total

Virginia casino revenue climbed sharply in February 2026 as newer properties added more weight to the market Fresh figures from the Virginia Lottery show the state casino sector reached another monthly high, helped by strong results in Danville and a full month of play in Petersburg Good to Know Virginia casinos generated $952 million..
2 months ago

Missouri Casinos Generate $160 Million in February Gaming Revenue

Missouri casino revenue kept climbing in early 2026 Fresh data from the Missouri Gaming Commission shows another month of growth across the state commercial gaming sector Good to Know Missouri casinos generated $1606 million in February 2026, a 76% increase year over year Slot machines produced $139 million, driving most of the..
2 months ago

Germany Gambling Survey Shows 36.4% of Respondents Gambled in the Previous Year

A national study released in 2025 offers a snapshot of gambling behavior across Germany Researchers examined participation levels, spending patterns, and potential risks tied to different gambling products Results show participation remains relatively steady compared with 2021, although certain groups continue to show higher..
2 months ago

New Jersey Lawmakers Revisit Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Park

New Jersey lawmakers again raised the idea of casino gambling outside Atlantic City A new proposal could eventually allow casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks if voters approve a constitutional change Good to Know A new New Jersey bill could lead to a statewide vote on casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Park Any..
2 months ago

California Cardrooms File Lawsuits Over New Gambling Rules

Two lawsuits filed in San Francisco Superior Court challenge new gambling regulations approved by Attorney General Rob Bonta Cardroom operators say the rules could cut jobs and reduce revenue for cities that depend on gambling activity Good to Know California Gaming Association filed two lawsuits against new gambling regulations..
2 months ago

Tilman Fertitta In Talks To Buy Caesars Entertainment For $7B

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has entered exclusive discussions to acquire casino operator Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at about $7 billion, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal Good to Know Tilman Fertitta is discussing a $34 per share offer for Caesars Entertainment Icahn Enterprises previously submitted a..
2 months ago

Maryland Lawmakers Consider Online Casinos To Address $1.5B Budget Deficit

Maryland lawmakers are again reviewing whether legal online casino gaming could help close a projected $15 billion state budget deficit Senate Bill 855 proposes allowing games such as blackjack and poker on digital platforms while directing part of the revenue toward education and regulatory programs Good to Know Maryland faces a..
2 months ago

George Goldhoff Named President Of Casino Association Of New Jersey

The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has elected George Goldhoff, president and CEO of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, as its new president He takes over the position from Mark Giannantonio, president and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel, who served in the role for nearly four years Goldhoff said he plans to continue building on..
2 months ago

Dutch Gambling Regulator KSA Issues Record €25 Million Fine To Novatech

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued its largest fine to date, imposing a penalty of nearly €25 million against offshore operator Novatech for offering illegal gambling services to players in the Netherlands The investigation focused on unlicensed gambling websites including Qbetcom and 55Betcom, which regulators say..
2 months ago

Tribal Gaming Leaders Warn Prediction Markets Threaten Casino Revenue

Prediction markets have become a growing concern for tribal gaming leaders in the United States Industry representatives say event contract platforms could weaken casino revenue and challenge long standing gambling rights held by Native American tribes James Siva, chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, raised the issue..
2 months ago

Maryland Casinos Report $148 Million In February Revenue

Maryland commercial casinos reported $1485 million in gaming revenue during February 2026 Data from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming shows a modest year over year decline across the six property market Combined revenue from slot machines and table games reached $148,493,335 for the month Compared with February 2025, the result reflects a..
2 months ago

Virginia Senate Delays Plan for New Gambling Regulator

A Virginia Senate committee has delayed a proposal that would create a new independent agency to regulate gambling across the state, sending the debate into the next legislative session The Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Resources voted Monday to continue the House bill, and the full committee later backed that..
2 months ago

Bally’s Marquette Land Based Casino Opens in Iowa After $26.2 Million Redevelopment

Bally’s Corporation will open a new land based casino in Marquette, Iowa on Friday, March 13 The property replaces the former Casino Queen Marquette riverboat after a $262 million redevelopment along the Mississippi River New facility covers 31,280 square feet and includes more than 400 slot machines and electronic table games Visitors will..
2 months ago

Japan Sets 2027 Window for Next Integrated Resort Casino Bids

Japan government confirmed the next application period for casino resort projects A Cabinet Order issued Tuesday sets May 6, 2027 through November 5, 2027 as the timeline for local governments seeking approval to host an integrated resort with a casino Order takes effect March 13 Authorities from Japan Tourism Agency and Ministry of Land,..
2 months ago

Brazil President Lula Calls for Ban on Online Casino Games

Brazil may revisit rules governing online casino games after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly called for restrictions on digital gambling platforms Comments arrived during a nationwide radio and television address tied to International Women Day Statement reflects a change in tone compared with the regulatory framework approved..
2 months ago

Texas Casino Legalization Still Stalled After Primary Results

Casino gambling proposals in Texas continue to face resistance in the state Legislature after the latest election cycle Several Republican lawmakers who oppose gambling secured primary victories, limiting momentum for casino legalization efforts backed by Las Vegas Sands Good to Know Texas casino legalization efforts remain stalled..
2 months ago