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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  • Crypto
  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Tyler Winklevoss Joins Coinbase in Rejecting Law Firms Hiring Ex-SEC Officials

Tyler Winklevoss, a co-founder of Gemini, established a new policy that aligns with Coinbase and cuts off connections with companies that hire former SEC officials who are reportedly participating in measures against the cryptocurrency business The action is a reflection of the crypto community's mounting annoyance with what they see as excessive..
1 year ago

Universal Entertainment Ends Asiabest Listing Route for TRLEI

Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI), the operator of the Okada Manila casino resort in the Philippines, has decided not to pursue its earlier plan for a backdoor listing of its shares The announcement came via a filing on Friday from its parent company, Universal Entertainment Corp The plan to list TRLEI on the Philippine Stock..
1 year ago

Rampart Casino Goes Online with Real Money Gaming

Rampart Casino has launched its online gaming platform, Rampart Online, bringing real-money gaming options to players in Nevada The platform, developed in collaboration with Real Gaming, introduces fast-paced Five-Card Draw Poker, along with attractive bonuses for players Rampart Online offers Five-Card Draw Poker in a mobile-friendly format..
1 year ago

New York Gambling Revenue Hits $2.27 Billion in November

New York’s gaming industry posted strong numbers for November, with a wagering handle of $227 billion and casino revenues reaching $457 million The state’s sports betting sector continues to thrive, driven by high player engagement and growing operator competition Sports Betting and Casino Growth Sports wagering brought in $227 billion in..
1 year ago

Overworld and Rough House Games Team Up to Launch Decentralized Publishing Platform

Overworld and Rough House Games have teamed up to create Reach Labs, a decentralized publishing platform designed to address the challenges of community-driven game distribution This collaboration combines the strengths of both companies, aiming to empower players, creators, and communities with real incentives and rewards A New Era for Game..
1 year ago

Maryland Casinos Generate $158.1M in November Revenue

The six casinos in Maryland generated $1581 million in revenue in November, according to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming This represents a little $400,000 increase from the previous year, but it was less than the $1605 million in October Maryland Casinos had a steady growth in September as well Increased Contributions to Education and..
1 year ago

Kansas and Missouri Consider Casino Smoking Bans in Upcoming Legislative Sessions

In the upcoming legislative sessions, efforts to ban smoking in casinos in Kansas and Missouri might gain momentum Legislators in both states may soon consider measures supporting smoke-free gaming settings, according to a KCTV story These suggestions have been spearheaded by the Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) organization Joe..
1 year ago

U.S. Lawmakers Propose National Standards for Online Gaming Regulation

Standardized regulations for upcoming markets are being pushed by lawmakers from jurisdictions where iGaming is currently permitted According to an Associated Press article, the purpose of these suggested measures is to support states that are thinking about legalizing and regulating internet gaming A tax rate between 15% and 25% and a ban on..
1 year ago

Grayscale Moves to Convert Solana Trust into a Spot ETF

An important step has been done by well-known cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments to increase the range of investment possibilities available in Solana To convert its Solana Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), the company submitted a 19b-4 application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Aims to Track..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Reaches $100,000, A Historic Milestone for Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has achieved an unprecedented milestone, surpassing $100,000 for the first time This historic price surge, representing a 5% gain in a single trading day, has reinvigorated market confidence and set the stage for further growth Following its rise to $100,000, Bitcoin continued its upward momentum,..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Compared to Gold, Not the Dollar, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has drawn parallels between Bitcoin and gold, emphasizing its role as a store of value rather than a medium of exchange Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit 2024, Powell described Bitcoin as “digital gold” while downplaying its comparison to traditional currency In 2021, Powell emphasized on the..
1 year ago

Nevada’s October Gaming Revenue Sees Year-Over-Year Decline

According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the gaming industry in Nevada had a 22% decrease in revenue in October compared to the same month last year Nearly $13 billion in total gaming wins were reported by the state, bringing the fiscal year-to-date (FYTD) total down 25% from the previous year to $52 billion The revenue reached $13..
1 year ago

October Marks 3% Revenue Drop for Las Vegas Strip, Extending Decline Streak

According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the state's gambling income for October was $128 billion, a 2% decrease from the same month the previous year Although the state's performance shown resiliency in certain sectors, important regions such as the Las Vegas Strip saw year-over-year reductions for the fourth consecutive month Las..
1 year ago

Thailand’s Casino Resort Market Poised for Massive Growth

Thailand’s emerging casino resort industry holds the potential to generate $15 billion annually in gross gaming revenue (GGR) once fully established, according to Jeffrey Kiang, an analyst at CLSA Ltd Speaking at the Thai Entertainment Complex Summit in Bangkok, Kiang highlighted Thailand’s potential to become a leading gaming destination in..
1 year ago

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood Sees Promising Growth for Tech After Trump’s Inauguration

With Donald Trump becoming office next month, Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Invest, is predicting a surge in growth for internet companies Wood thinks that the Trump administration will implement business-friendly rules that will foster innovation, especially in the areas of digital assets, artificial intelligence (AI), and other tech-related..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Proponent Reveals Plans for ‘Strategic Reserve’ Laws Across 10 US States

In the US, there is a growing movement for sovereign Bitcoin reserves, and numerous states are getting ready to pass legislation creating BTC reserves The Satoshi Act Fund's founder, Dennis Porter, disclosed that his group is collaborating closely with legislators in ten states to put forward "Strategic Bitcoin Reserves" legislation This program..
1 year ago

Wyoming to Reintroduce Online Casino Bill in 2025 Legislative Session

Representative Robert Davis has said that he intends to reintroduce an iGaming bill during the 2025 legislative session, marking another drive by Wyoming to allow internet casinos A recent research that examined the economic potential of online casinos in the state produced encouraging results, which prompted the action The Wyoming Gaming..
1 year ago

Jackpot Crossing Casino Upgrades to CasinoTrac for Enhanced Management System

The CasinoTrac management system, created by Table Trac, will be used by Jackpot Crossing Casino in Carson City, Nevada This major change will improve the casino's operations, which include more than 180 slot machines and live and online table games, and replace the current system The casino has been a mainstay in the area since it opened in 2010..
1 year ago

Hard Rock Atlantic City Kicks Off 12 Days of Giving with $10,000 Donation

With a $10,000 donation to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation have kicked off their yearly 12 Days of Giving campaign This kind donation is the start of the resort's broader plan to assist neighborhood organizations throughout Christmas season long The goal of the..
1 year ago

Crypto Strategy Leads Rivalry’s Q3 Transformation and Cost Reduction

Rivalry Corp, an iGaming and sportsbook operator, unveiled its Q3 2024 performance, marked by significant restructuring, a strong pivot to a crypto-centric approach, and notable cost reductions While revenue experienced a decline, the company expressed confidence in its leaner structure as a pathway toward profitability The second quarter also..
1 year ago