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


Ubisoft’s Champions Tactics is Now Available!

Champions Tactics, Ubisoft's first web3 game, has been formally released Players may immerse themselves in an immersive gaming experience while unlocking play-to-earn chances in this inventive multiplayer turn-based role-playing game Champions Tactics is a major advancement in gaming as players engage in combat with NFT-based characters The..
2 years ago

Mayor Irvin Applauds Development Progress for Hollywood Casino Aurora, Opening in 2026

Richard Irvin, the mayor of Aurora, has praised the new Hollywood Casino Aurora's development progress, which is anticipated to revolutionize the area's gambling scene Speaking to workers, construction managers, and local authorities, Irvin praised the prompt progress, saying, "This progress is amazing" The $360 million project is expected to open..
2 years ago

Churchill Downs Reaches Record Financial Results in Q3 2024

For the third quarter of 2024, Churchill Downs Inc (CDI) reported financial results that broke all previous records Strong market performance was highlighted by the company's notable rise in several important categories, such as net revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA CDI reported $6285 million in net revenue for the third quarter of 2024,..
2 years ago

Denmark Considers New Crypto Taxation Rules for 2026

The Tax Law Council of Denmark is looking at new laws that may tax unrealized gains and losses on cryptocurrency assets owned by Danish investors The goal of the new regulation, which might go into force in 2026, is to streamline the current tax structure, which many believe is unjust to cryptocurrency investors The Council described three..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Mining Giants Launch PAC to Support Pro-Crypto Candidates

Three of the biggest Bitcoin mining companies in the United States, Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and CleanSpark, are stepping up their political involvement The newly established Bitcoin Voter PAC, which seeks to assist pro-crypto candidates in crucial battleground states, has received their combined endorsement The PAC has started a $2..
2 years ago

Azura Simplifies DeFi with Launch of All-in-One Platform

The goal of yesterday's official launch of Azura, a new decentralized finance (DeFi) platform supported by leading cryptocurrency figures, is to increase DeFi's accessibility Azura aims to remove complexity, one of the main obstacles in the DeFi field, by consolidating multiple decentralized services into a single, intuitive application By..
2 years ago

KSA Orders Winbet to Stop Offering Illegal Online Games in the Netherlands

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator for the Netherlands, has discovered that Winbet is unlawfully providing online games of chance without the necessary license Four websites have been used by the operator: Doctorspinscom, Superb1bet, Winnercasino1bet, and Galaxyspinscom The Dutch market has not authorized the use of any of these..
2 years ago

France Aims to Legalize Online Casinos by 2025

Michel Barnier, the prime minister of France, is advancing a plan to regulate the internet gambling sector According to a France 24 article, this program is a part of his government's larger effort to address the nation's rising problem of illegal gambling The country's stance on iGaming has changed significantly as a result of Barnier's..
2 years ago

Riftstorm Alpha Playtest Now Available for Players

The alpha playtest for Confiction Labs' much awaited game, Riftstorm, has formally begun Players are invited to immerse themselves in a world full with myth and adventure in this playtest, which is set in the vast Mythic Protocol universe Riftstorm, which is available as a free demo until October 30th, has made a great start and swiftly climbed to..
2 years ago

AGA Reports Record August Gaming Revenue with 8.7% Growth

According to the American Gaming Association's (AGA) most recent August gaming income report, there was an 87% rise in revenue from the previous year This represents the gaming industry's 42nd consecutive month of revenue gain, demonstrating its ongoing growth Record-Breaking Revenue in August The AGA reports that August's $565 billion in total..
2 years ago

Catena Media’s Q3 Results Show Streamlining Efforts and Strategic Shifts

Catena Media has unveiled its preliminary financial figures for the third quarter of 2024 and revealed significant changes aimed at optimizing its content and marketing teams As part of these restructuring efforts, the company will eliminate 29 positions by November 1, with the goal of saving $238 million annually Restructuring for Growth Manuel..
2 years ago

Brevan Howard Eyes UAE as Crypto Hub Due to Supportive Regulations

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) well-balanced approach to cryptocurrency regulation has made it a top destination for trading digital assets This was brought to light at the AIM Conference in Dubai by Ryan Taylor, a hedge fund executive from the $35 billion company Brevan Howard He commended the regulatory framework in the United Arab Emirates,..
2 years ago

Ripple’s Legal Officer Predicts Key Scenarios for SEC Case Outcome

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, recently shared his thoughts on potential outcomes of Ripple’s ongoing legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) In a recent post on X, Alderoty discussed several possibilities as the case heads to the US Second Circuit Court of..
2 years ago

Caesars New Orleans Completes $435M Renovation Prior to 2025 Super Bowl

After four years of delays, the transformation of Caesars Hotel and Casino in New Orleans is finally complete The $435 million project has revamped the former Harrah’s property, just in time for the anticipated crowds of the 2025 Super Bowl This long-awaited renovation modernizes the casino, which first opened nearly 25 years ago, positioning it..
2 years ago

ACMA Orders Block on Lucky Block and Rooli for Breaching Australian Gambling Laws

Local internet service providers have been directed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to prevent access to Lucky Block and Rooli, two online gambling websites The Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 was deemed to have been broken by both websites because they provided unregulated services within the nation In Australia,..
2 years ago

Glassnode Predicts Bitcoin FOMO Surge, Says $69K Battle Has Begun

Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, co-founders of the crypto analytics platform Glassnode, believe Bitcoin is gearing up for a significant rally Following a long period of consolidation, Bitcoin appears ready to surpass previous resistance levels Happel and Allemann, known as Negentropic on X, shared with their 63,200 followers that “the battle for..
2 years ago

Michigan Reports $261 Million in September Gambling Revenue

The September gambling income data for both sports betting and iGaming have been made public by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) With a combined revenue from commercial and tribal operators of $261 million, the state saw excellent growth—a gain of about $50 million over the same period previous year iGaming Dominates Revenue iGaming..
2 years ago

Pennsylvania’s Gaming Revenue Tops $505.8 Million in September

The gaming revenue for September has been released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), revealing a noteworthy total of over $5058 million from legal gambling and fantasy contests around the state This represented a strong 62% growth over the previous year, which is indicative of the state's expanding gaming sector The revenue..
2 years ago

Stripe Reportedly Acquires Bridge for $1.1 Billion in Major Crypto Deal

As reported by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington, Stripe, a leader in the world of payment processing, has paid $11 billion to acquire Bridge, a stablecoin platform Stripe is taking a significant step further in its integration with the cryptocurrency space with this arrangement To confirm the acquisition, Arrington posted on X (previously..
2 years ago

Six AI-Created Works by Botto Set for Sotheby’s Auction, Backed by DAO

Six works by self-sufficient AI artist Botto will be on display at Sotheby's, which represents a major turning point in the three-year career of the artist Botto, a digital art project by German artist Mario Klingemann in collaboration with ElevenYellow, has become well-known for its distinct style "Exorbitant Stage: Botto, a Decentralized AI..
2 years ago