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


Century Casinos Transforms Caruthersville with New Land-Based Casino and Hotel Opening

A significant change for the gaming establishment that had been located on a riverboat for almost thirty years was recently marked by Century Casinos' grand launch of its new land-based casino and hotel in Caruthersville, Missouri In addition to offering updated gaming possibilities, the new, larger facility has a wide range of amenities that are..
1 year ago

Brazil Eyes Casino Legalization in Integrated Resorts with Potential Vote by Year-End

The Senate may soon vote on a bill to allow casinos in integrated resorts, according to Brazilian Senator Irajá Silvestre, who is hopeful that casinos will be legalized in Brazil Silvestre, who is the bill's rapporteur, has defended the measure's possible advantages for the economy and tourism, claiming that regulated gambling may provide a..
1 year ago

Bally’s Corporation Sells Interactive Business in Asia and International Markets

Bally’s Corporation has formalized an agreement to sell its interactive business across Asia and select international markets, according to an 8-K filing This deal will shift ownership to a company formed by members of Bally’s own interactive business team, referred to in the filing as the “Carved-Out Business” Through this sale, Bally’s..
1 year ago

New Stablecoin USDG Launches with Support from Crypto Industry Leaders

In a push to advance regulated stablecoin solutions, several prominent cryptocurrency companies have teamed up to support the launch of the Global Dollar (USDG), a stablecoin aimed at delivering unique yield-sharing benefits Anchored in Singapore’s regulatory framework, USDG is issued by Paxos and backed by companies like Anchorage Digital,..
1 year ago

OpenSea Reveals Upcoming Launch of Revamped NFT Platform

OpenSea, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), made a significant announcement on November 4 about its ambitions to introduce a newly redesigned platform Devin Finzer, the CEO of OpenSea, said on X (previously Twitter) that the December release marks a new approach for the NFT pioneer OpenSea’s New Vision During Regulatory..
1 year ago

Paradise Co Ltd Sees Steady Casino Revenue for October

In October, Paradise Co Ltd, a South Korean operator that specializes in casinos only for foreign tourists, recorded a consistent KRW6029 billion (US$439 million) in casino income Although it represented a minor 13% drop from September's numbers, this sum represents revenue that was essentially unchanged from the same period last year In a recent..
1 year ago

Alibaba Trims Metaverse Division as AI Gains Momentum

In a reported strategy shift, Alibaba, China's leading e-commerce behemoth, is scaling back its metaverse branch as interest in virtual worlds gives way to the development of artificial intelligence This change is consistent with a trend among large tech companies, many of whom have recently shifted their resources from the metaverse to artificial..
1 year ago

Finland Prepares for Competitive Online Gambling in 2026

By January 2026, Finland plans to abandon its long-standing monopoly arrangement and change its online gaming environment Licensed businesses in online gaming and sports betting will now compete with the state-owned operator Veikkaus With the goal of improving player choice and market dynamics, this move represents a substantial shift in the..
1 year ago

Macau’s Gaming Revenue Reaches New Heights During Post-COVID Recovery

Macau’s gaming industry saw an impressive revenue boost in October, setting a post-COVID high According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, gross gaming revenue for the month reached 208 billion patacas ($26 billion), marking a 66% increase year-over-year This is the highest monthly revenue since Macau relaxed its pandemic..
1 year ago

Stablecoin Use Expands Beyond Exchange Trading, Notes CryptoQuant CEO

Traditionally associated with the exchange of digital assets, stablecoins are now being used more widely across the globe The CEO of CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, emphasized this move to his 368,500 X followers, indicating a pattern that extends beyond cryptocurrency exchanges According to Ju's data, just about 21% of stablecoins are currently listed..
1 year ago

China Eyes $1.4 Trillion Stimulus to Revitalize Economy

China is allegedly putting together a big fiscal stimulus plan as economic difficulties worsen The Chinese government may soon approve a stimulus package worth 10 trillion yuan ($14 trillion) to boost the country's faltering economy, according to Reuters This massive cash boost can expire as early as the following week According to reports, the..
1 year ago

Blockchain Association Raises Concerns Over SEC’s Impact on Crypto Industry Costs

The Blockchain Association, a prominent advocate for blockchain and cryptocurrency, recently highlighted that enforcement actions by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have cost the crypto industry an estimated $426 million in legal fees This financial strain, according to the association, has escalated under SEC Chair Gary Gensler,..
1 year ago

Harris Gains on Polymarket While Trump Hedge Bets Grow Amid Election Fraud Claims

On Polymarket, a popular prediction market platform, Kamala Harris’s chances of winning the US presidential election have been climbing Her odds have jumped from 33% on October 30 to nearly 421% In contrast, Donald Trump’s odds have declined to 579%, suggesting traders might be hedging their bets amid rising election-related..
1 year ago

Crown Resorts Names David Tsai Permanent Chief Executive

Crown Resorts has appointed David Tsai as its permanent chief executive after he initially stepped in as acting CEO on September 1, following the resignation of Ciarán Carruthers Carruthers announced his departure in late August and is set to leave by December 31, while Tsai's new role as CEO is subject to regulatory approval David Tsai joined..
1 year ago

Strong Q3 Growth for MGM Resorts Driven by MGM China

MGM Resorts International reported a strong third quarter for 2024, reaching $42 billion in net revenue, a 5% increase from the previous year’s Q3 results The company saw its highest quarterly revenue yet, with much of the growth coming from MGM China, which set a new revenue record for the quarter In China, MGM posted a net revenue of $929..
1 year ago

Coinbase and Visa Offer Instant Crypto Deposits for Debit Card Users

Coinbase and Visa have teamed up to offer near-instant crypto deposits for users with eligible Visa debit cards in the US and European Union The feature brings a new level of convenience for customers, allowing real-time fund transfers into Coinbase accounts, something previously unavailable The new real-time transfer capability adds a unique..
1 year ago

MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $42 Billion to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has unveiled a large-scale strategy to expand its Bitcoin holdings over the next three years The company, which positions itself as a “Bitcoin development company,” released its third-quarter earnings recently, revealing no new Bitcoin purchases since mid-September However, this pause in buying doesn’t..
1 year ago

GAM3S.GG Partners with Arbitrum to Enhance Web3 Gaming Experience

The Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution Arbitrum and GAM3SGG, a new platform in the web3 gaming market, have announced a strategic alliance The goal of this partnership is to enhance technical integrations and event sponsorship options in order to improve the gaming experience Enhancing Web3 Infrastructure Through the agreement, Arbitrum will be..
1 year ago

Macau Enacts Tough New Law Against Illegal Gambling

Stricter rules and harsher penalties are introduced by Macau's recently enacted "Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal Gambling" today, October 29, in an effort to discourage unlawful gaming in its casinos and integrated resorts Unlicensed gambling activities, such as the well-known "multiplier" betting technique, unapproved online gaming, and illicit..
1 year ago

Caesars Reports Q3 Financials and Completes WSOP Sale to NSUS

Caesars Entertainment has completed the $500 million sale of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand to NSUS Group and released its third-quarter 2024 financial results Caesars made a calculated move with the deal, which transfers WSOP management to NSUS while preserving a 20-year agreement to stage the WSOP's main live events Caesars’ Revenue..
1 year ago