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


Svenska Spel Grows in 2025 After Ending Land Casino Operations

Svenska Spel closed 2025 with higher revenue and profit even as the group completed a full exit from land based casinos The year combined structural change with steady digital performance, allowing the state owned operator to grow despite losing an entire business line Good to Know Net gaming revenue rose despite the shutdown of all..
2 months ago

Illinois Orders Dozens of Online Casinos to Exit the State

Illinois regulators have escalated enforcement against unlicensed online gambling, issuing a broad wave of cease and desist orders aimed at casino style and sweepstakes platforms operating outside state law The action signals a tougher stance as regulators draw clearer lines around what is allowed inside the state Good to Know Illinois..
2 months ago

Virginia Online Casino Legalization Likely Pushed to 2027

Virginia lawmakers are keeping online casino legalization alive, but not on a fast track A bill advancing this week includes new procedural language that effectively delays any possible launch well beyond the near term, signaling continued hesitation inside the General Assembly Good to Know New language requires approval in two..
2 months ago

Washington Files Lawsuits Against Unlicensed Gambling Apps

Washington’s top prosecutor has launched legal action against several mobile gambling applications it says ran illegal casino-style operations and took more than $225 million from state residents The lawsuits seek to stop unlicensed activity, recover consumer losses, and impose penalties under state law Good to Know Washington..
2 months ago

Betsson Grows Revenue in 2025 as Taxes Cut Into Profit

Betsson closed 2025 with higher revenue but tighter margins, as growing exposure to regulated gambling markets increased tax pressure across several regions The results show a business still expanding, though with clear cost challenges tied to regulation, product investment, and regional shifts in player activity Good to Know Group..
2 months ago

Illinois Brings Online Casino Bills Back Into the Attention

Online casino gaming is back on the table in Illinois as lawmakers reopen a broader discussion around digital wagering, taxation, and regulatory authority The renewed push arrives alongside disputes over local sports betting taxes and concerns about how online gambling might reshape the existing casino workforce The effort reflects a wider..
3 months ago

Indiana House Approves Casino Relocation Proposal

Indiana lawmakers moved a long running casino relocation debate closer to resolution after a decisive House vote The proposal would allow a casino license transfer away from the Ohio River and toward a less saturated market in the northeast part of the state The measure now shifts attention to the Senate, where timing and regional politics will..
3 months ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Consider RICO Style Charges for Gambling and Sports Bribery

Louisiana lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could sharply raise criminal exposure for certain gambling related offenses The measure would move beyond standard gaming statutes and place targeted activity inside the state racketeering framework, a shift that carries far heavier penalties The bill arrives as states across the country harden..
3 months ago

Wynn Al Marjan Island Tower Reaches Full Structural Completion

Wynn Resorts Ltd has issued a construction update for its integrated resort project in the United Arab Emirates, confirming full completion of the main tower concrete structure and steady progress across accommodation, transport, and infrastructure works Good to Know Structural concrete work for the signature tower has reached full..
3 months ago

Philippine Casino Tycoon Manny Villar Hit With Market Manipulation Charges

A regulatory case involving one of the Philippines most prominent casino figures is drawing renewed attention to market integrity in the regional gaming sector Authorities allege stock manipulation tied to a major real estate and casino linked development The case centers on publicly traded Villar Land and valuation claims connected to the..
3 months ago

Alabama Senator Seeks Voter Decision on Gambling

A renewed gambling debate is heading back to the Alabama Legislature, driven by a proposal that would shift the final decision directly to voters A new bill planned for introduction next week would ask Alabamians whether gambling should be legalized through a statewide constitutional amendment The proposal focuses on opening the door rather..
3 months ago

Bankman Fried Now Calls Trump Right on Crypto

Sam Bankman-Fried has issued a series of public statements praising US President Donald Trump and criticizing former President Joe Biden, following recent media appearances and online posts The comments came days after Caroline Ellison, former chief executive of Alameda Research, was released from federal custody Good to Know Caroline..
3 months ago

Novomatic Pushes Ainsworth Bid Deadline to February 6

Novomatic again pushed back the clock on its bid for Ainsworth, giving shareholders more time to decide while keeping pressure on a competing offer from within the founding family Good to Know Novomatic already controls more than two thirds of Ainsworth shares The takeover price from Novomatic stands at AUD100 per share A..
3 months ago

Pagcor 2025 Revenue Hits US$1.80bln as Land Casino Gaming Weakens

Pagcor finished 2025 with a clear split story: total revenue fell, but net income still moved up Digital play kept taking a bigger share, while land-based casino income kept sliding Good to Know Electronic and online gaming produced PHP5333 billion, more than half of total gaming revenue in 2025 Offshore online gaming vanished from..
3 months ago

Churchill Downs Casino Sues Maine Over Tribal iCasino Law

A legal challenge has emerged in Maine after the state moved forward with a tribal-exclusive online casino framework, setting up a dispute between commercial operators and regulators Good to Know Oxford Casino sued Maine gambling regulators over iCasino exclusivity The law grants online casino rights to four Wabanaki Nations..
3 months ago

iGaming Ontario Reports $425M December As 2025 Tops $4B

Ontario online gambling closed 2025 with its strongest month on record, as rising player activity and sustained casino growth pushed both revenue and handle to new highs Good to Know December online gaming revenue reached $4254 million, a 577% increase year over year Full year online gaming revenue in Ontario exceeded $4 billion..
3 months ago

Filipino Michael Lizaso Marasigan Wanted by FBI Over Bingo Scam

Federal authorities are escalating efforts to locate a convicted fraud figure tied to a long running charity bingo operation that prosecutors say deceived players and never delivered promised medical support Good to Know The FBI added Michael Lizaso Marasigan to its most wanted list Prosecutors say a bingo scheme diverted about $107..
3 months ago

Nevada Gaming Win Dipped in December 2025, Las Vegas Strip Declined

Nevada closed 2025 with uneven casino results as consumer spending patterns shifted across regions While headline numbers dipped slightly in December, several local markets continued to post gains, offering a more layered picture of statewide gaming performance Good to Know Nevada reported $14 billion in gaming win for December 2025..
3 months ago

Marina Bay Sands Posts 50.1% EBITDA Growth in Q4 2025

Marina Bay Sands reported a sharp improvement in financial performance during the final quarter of 2025, supported by strong casino activity and higher visitor spending The results were disclosed by Las Vegas Sands Corp in its latest earnings release Good to Know Fourth quarter adjusted property EBITDA reached US$806 million Casino..
3 months ago

North Carolina Casino Map Could Change After Lumbee Recognition

The Lumbee Tribe has acquired a large parcel of land in southeastern North Carolina, a move that has opened the door to new economic development options following recent federal recognition Good to Know The Lumbee Tribe purchased 240 acres in Robeson County for $6 million Federal recognition arrived in December through a..
3 months ago