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


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

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Predicts Transformative Year for iGaming in 2025

Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings, anticipates a groundbreaking year for the iGaming industry in 2025, driven by increased legislative activity and market expansion Speaking at the Craig-Hallum Online Gaming Conference, Robins shared his vision for the future of online sports betting and casinos while reflecting on DraftKings’ journey and..
1 year ago

Coinbase Halts Turkish Expansion During Market Uncertainty

Exchange of cryptocurrency After other trading platforms made similar actions, Coinbase abruptly withdrew its bid to enter the Turkish market Four months after the US-based corporation started its pre-application to operate in the area, this decision was made After the Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB) revised its list of companies seeking..
1 year ago

Iowa’s Casino Revenue Faces Decline, But Sports Betting Breaks Records

Based on the most recent data from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, the 19 statewide casinos in Iowa have reported a modest fall in both income and attendance for the second year in a row Despite a decline in casino revenue, the state's authorized sports betting business had unprecedented growth in fiscal 2024 Casino Revenue and Attendance..
1 year ago

Macau Sees Strong Revenue Growth in November 2024

The region's revenue reached MOP 184 billion in November 2024, according to Macau's excellent financial figures In comparison to the same month last year, this represents a noteworthy 149% increase, maintaining the upward trajectory observed throughout 2024 Macau's total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2024 has already surpassed the figures from..
1 year ago

Blackstone to Launch Cirsa’s IPO on Madrid Exchange, Targets $1.1 Billion

In the first half of 2025, the private equity firm Blackstone plans to float shares of Cirsa, a well-known Spanish gaming operator, on the Madrid Stock Exchange According to Spanish news outlet Expansión, the move is anticipated to generate between €700 million and €1 billion ($732 million to $11 billion) With the help of prominent investment..
1 year ago

U.S. Government Moves Nearly $2 Billion in Bitcoin Linked to Silk Road

According to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, a wallet connected to the US government has moved about $2 billion worth of Bitcoin to a new address On December 2, this big deal, which was worth about $192 billion, happened Nearly 20,000 Bitcoin, which had been taken from the Silk Road black web bazaar, was transferred After transferring the..
1 year ago

Ripple Labs Poised for RLUSD Stablecoin Approval by NYDFS

According to reports, Ripple Labs' RLUSD stablecoin is about to receive approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) With a possible December 4 formal launch date, this overcollateralized, dollar-pegged digital currency could receive regulatory approval as early as early December RLUSD: A New Entrant in the Stablecoin..
1 year ago

Playson Unveils Record-Breaking Christmas Campaign with €1 Million in Prizes

Playson, a prominent digital entertainment provider, has launched its largest-ever Christmas event, offering players thrilling opportunities to win big before the year ends Dubbed Merry Money Month, this month-long extravaganza promises a €1,000,000 prize pool spread across December It features three festive slot titles: Jingle Coins: Hold..
1 year ago

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Wealth Gap to Widen as Bitcoin Surges

Robert Kiyosaki, the celebrated author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, predicts a growing divide between the wealthy and the rest as Bitcoin approaches a critical price threshold In a recent post on X, the well-known Bitcoin advocate emphasized the increasing importance of saving in Bitcoin and precious metals over fiat currencies Kiyosaki’s message..
1 year ago

Political Pressure Ended Meta’s Diem Project, Says Co-Creator

Meta’s ambitious blockchain payment initiative, Diem, ultimately collapsed due to intense political opposition, according to its co-creator David Marcus In a candid Nov 30 post on X, Marcus revealed that the project was not shut down due to regulatory violations but as a result of political..
1 year ago

Justin Sun Eats $6.24 Million Banana, Redefines Art and Value

In an event that has blended art, satire, and cryptocurrency culture, Tron blockchain founder and billionaire Justin Sun ate what might be the world’s most expensive banana This unusual act took place during a news conference in Hong Kong, where Sun consumed the fruit from Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous artwork, Comedian The piece, featuring..
1 year ago

How Microsoft’s Quantum Breakthrough Could Redefine Blockchain Mining

Microsoft and Atom Computing have announced a major leap in quantum computing, setting the stage for potential disruptions in blockchain mining Their collaboration has led to the creation of a quantum system capable of forming 24 entangled logical qubits using only 80 physical qubits This efficiency significantly surpasses previous methods, which..
1 year ago

Curaçao Gaming Board Rejects Allegations About Licensing Reforms

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has firmly rejected accusations of corruption and misconduct in its licensing reform process These allegations, brought forward by opposition politician Luigi Faneyte of the Real Alternative Party, claim that gambling licenses have been issued improperly, leading to financial losses for the..
1 year ago

Valhalla Mainnet Launch Postponed to 2025 for Enhanced Security

The highly anticipated mainnet launch of Valhalla has been delayed to Q1 2025 This decision follows feedback from auditors Hacken and OpenZeppelin, emphasizing FLOKI’s dedication to user safety and ecosystem integrity A Key Milestone in the Valhalla Ecosystem FLOKI announced the delay via a tweet, stating: "We would like to announce that the..
1 year ago

Navajo Nation Announces Plans for New Gaming Facility on Trust Land

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has revealed plans to develop a new gaming facility along US Highway 89 near Flagstaff, Arizona The project will take place on 138 acres of recently acquired trust land and will be spearheaded by the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE), which already oversees four successful casinos in the Southwest The..
1 year ago

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Thrives in First Weeks After Opening

Since its premiere on November 14, Virginia's recently opened Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has left a lasting impression The state-of-the-art facility has welcomed over 110,000 people, including 58,000 on the weekend of its grand opening A remarkable 99% of the hotel was occupied from Thursday through Saturday of the opening Over $12..
1 year ago