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


Macau’s December Gaming Revenue Declines for the First Time in Two Years

The December figures from Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau show a significant change in gross gaming revenue (GGR) Monthly GGR fell year over year for the first time in two years, indicating a shift in the course of the region's recovery However, the numbers were different and better in November December Figures and Annual..
1 year ago

Mohegan Reports Q4 and FY2024 Financial Results

Mohegan has made public its fiscal year-end September 30, 2024, and Q4 financial figures Although the business had significant revenue development in certain regions, its overall performance was impacted by increased expenses and global difficulties Mohegan's net revenue for the fourth quarter was $4977 million, a 12% rise over the previous..
1 year ago

MicroStrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings, Taking Its Stash to Over $27 Billion

More than 2,000 Bitcoin have just been added to MicroStrategy's expanding digital asset portfolio, making it the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC) For the software development company, this acquisition is a major step that further demonstrates its dedication to bitcoin investing New Bitcoin Purchase In a statement,..
1 year ago

SIS Expands H2H Global Gaming League to 12 US States

The SIS Group subsidiary Sports Information Services (SIS) Content Services has greatly increased the H2H Global Gaming League's (H2HGGL) reach in the US Through collaborations with well-known bookmakers like FanDuel and bet365, the platform already serves players in 12 states and offers over 200,000 esports games A Landmark Achievement in..
1 year ago

Study Highlights Malware Risks on Gambling and Porn Content Websites

A recent study found that visiting websites with gambling or pornographic material raises the likelihood of malware attacks Fabio Massacci and his colleagues at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the University of Trento conducted the study, which examines the relationship between virus exposure and user behavior Key Findings: Gambling and Adult..
1 year ago

Italy Introduces Comprehensive Reform for Online Gambling Licensing

With an initial focus on a revised licensing structure for online operators, Italy has started a significant reform to its gambling laws All operators that serve Italian players must obtain licenses by the end of 2025, according to the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), which has launched the application process Applications must be submitted by..
1 year ago

Macau Marks 25 Years Under China, Faces Calls for Economic Diversification

Following its transition from Portuguese sovereignty, Macau recently commemorated 25 years of Chinese rule As part of the celebrations, Chinese President Xi Jinping spent three days on the island on December 18 In a major address during his visit, Xi urged Macau's leadership to lessen the city's reliance on its casino-driven economy “At..
1 year ago

Web3 Executives Sound Alarm on Centralized Threats to Individual Privacy

According to David Holtzman, chief strategy officer of the Naoris decentralized security protocol and an experienced military intelligence specialist, centralized data systems are vulnerable Holtzman clarified in an interview with Cointelegraph that "the whole problem with centralized systems is that there is a center" He emphasized how..
1 year ago

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