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


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

Telegram’s Gaming Ecosystem Sees Surging Engagement in Q3 2024

A recent report from Helika has unveiled exciting developments in Telegram’s gaming ecosystem for Q3 2024 Notably, engagement with NFTs has skyrocketed, and players are spending significantly longer periods in games These trends indicate a vibrant and evolving gaming community within the platform The report highlights a remarkable increase in..
2 years ago

Pennsylvania Moves Toward Joining Multi-State Poker Agreement

In an effort to increase player liquidity, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has started talks to become a member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which enables online poker sites to pool players from other states Governor Josh Shapiro officially requested that the PGCB start negotiations to join this interstate..
2 years ago

New Jersey Sets New iGaming Revenue Record in September

September's gaming revenue was made public by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, marking a significant milestone for the state's iGaming industry With a 271% rise from the previous year, New Jersey's online gaming win crossed the $200 million mark for the first time, coming in at $2081 million The state's total revenue from 2024..
2 years ago

Venmo Expands Cryptocurrency Access with Moonpay Integration

Venmo’s 60 million users in the US now have a new way to engage in cryptocurrency transactions through Moonpay, thanks to an integration announced by PayPal This new feature allows Venmo users to buy and sell digital assets using their balances, linked bank accounts, or payment cards, adding flexibility to cryptocurrency funding options However,..
2 years ago

Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum’s Path to 100K Transactions Per Second Using Rollups

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, recently laid out an ambitious roadmap in a blog post, detailing how Ethereum aims to handle 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) This vision is part of the upcoming phase known as The Surge, tied to Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade Buterin's approach focuses on combining Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions with..
2 years ago

Openbox Holdings Strengthens iGaming Platform with Boldplay Acquisition

Openbox Holdings has expanded its iGaming presence by acquiring Gibraltar-based game studio Boldplay This strategic move enhances the company’s platform, Openbox Gaming, by adding innovative content and boosting its appeal to a global audience Openbox Holdings, a leading distributor of iGaming content across Asia and other key markets, has..
2 years ago

DraftKings Welcomes Shaquille O’Neal Ahead of NBA Season

DraftKings has made a significant addition to its team, announcing that NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal will be joining the operator in anticipation of the 2024-2025 NBA season With the regular season kicking off on October 22, O'Neal is set to feature prominently in a variety of marketing campaigns throughout the year Excitement Around the..
2 years ago

Virginia Casino Revenue Surpasses $56 Million in September

According to the Virginia Lottery, September gaming revenue at Virginia's casinos was around $566 million, a record high With $43 million in contributions, slot machines took the lead, followed by table games with $136 million These numbers show that the state's gambling business is flourishing Top-Earning Casinos in September With over $242..
2 years ago

Two New Casinos in Biloxi Move Closer to Approval

Developers planning two potential casinos in east Biloxi are consulting with the Mississippi Gaming Commission The Tullis Gardens Hotel and Biloxi Capital's Tivoli project are two different projects, despite being located just a few blocks apart Site Approvals in Progress Tullis Gardens, situated near Harrah’s Gulf Coast, and Biloxi..
2 years ago

Prosecutors Push for Five-Year Sentence for Bitfinex Hacker

Prosecutors have requested that Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, who acknowledged hacking Bitfinex in 2016, be sentenced to up to five years in prison In February 2022, Lichtenstein and his spouse, Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, were taken into custody and accused of transferring around 120,000 bitcoins, which are currently valued at approximately $75..
2 years ago

Tether’s USDT Adoption Hits Record High in Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw a notable increase in Tether's USDT, marking new ground for the biggest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency space On-chain wallets increased by 3625 million throughout the quarter, indicating an excellent increase in new users for the corporation With its fastest quarterly growth to date, USDT is becoming more and more..
2 years ago

Juan Tacuri Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Juan Tacuri, a prominent proponent of the Forcount Ponzi scheme, received a 240-month prison sentence for his role in a large-scale scam that deceived thousands of investors Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York imposed the maximum term after the scam mostly deceived Spanish-speaking populations..
2 years ago

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Calls Bitcoin a Rival to Gold in Investment Strategy

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has reaffirmed Bitcoin’s rising importance in global finance, positioning it as an asset class comparable to commodities like gold Speaking during BlackRock’s Q3 2024 earnings call, Fink expressed confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value, predicting greater adoption and liquidity..
2 years ago

Alabama’s Proposed Bill Aims to Strengthen Penalties for Illegal Gambling

In Alabama, a new bill aimed at toughening penalties for illegal gambling operations has been pre-filed for the upcoming 2025 legislative session This legislative move follows growing concerns about unregulated gambling activities across the state New Penalties Proposed Alabama Representative Matthew Hammett introduced the bill, emphasizing its..
2 years ago

Tesla Transfers $760 Million in Bitcoin, Sparking Speculation of a Sale

Elon Musk's Tesla has moved almost all of its estimated $760 million worth of Bitcoin holdings to unidentified wallets It's unclear from this abrupt action if the maker of electric vehicles intends to sell its bitcoin holdings According to information obtained by Arkham Intelligence on Tuesday, Tesla transferred more than 11,500 Bitcoin from..
2 years ago

Trump Promotes New Crypto Project Despite Initial Token Sale Shortfall

Donald Trump, US Republican presidential candidate, recently used social media platform X to promote World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto initiative linked to his family His endorsement followed a less-than-expected outcome in the initial token sales, with the project failing to hit its target in early stages Slow Start for WLFI Token..
2 years ago