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


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

Blockstream Raises $210 Million to Boost Bitcoin Infrastructure

The Bitcoin infrastructure startup Blockstream has raised a substantial sum of money in anticipation of the cryptocurrency's next big rise Blockstream recently announced on X (formerly Twitter) that a $210 million investment round led by venture capital firm Fulgur Ventures had concluded successfully Accelerating Bitcoin Expansion The newly..
2 years ago

Arkansas Supreme Court Dismisses Part of Casino Ballot Lawsuit

A significant section of a lawsuit contesting a voter initiative to revoke Pope County's contentious casino license has been dismissed by the Arkansas Supreme Court The court's decision on Monday, which marked a major development in the continuing legal dispute, dismissed arguments pertaining to signature collection The court rejected claims..
2 years ago

Las Vegas Review-Journal Backs Donald Trump for 2024 Election

As it did in the 2016 and 2020 contests, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has now formally backed Donald Trump for the US presidential election of 2024 Its endorsement could sway voters in Nevada, where polls indicate a close contest between Trump and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris The publication is a significant swing state The publication..
2 years ago

Konami’s eFootball Added to FIFAe World Cup

India's talented gamers now have a new platform to showcase their skills as eFootball, Konami's popular football simulation game, has been added to the official titles featured in the FIFAe World Cup This exciting development follows a recent collaboration between FIFA and Konami, making eFootball one of the key titles alongside Rocket League and..
2 years ago

XP.GG Introduces Valorant as Its Inaugural Riot Games Title

XPGG is expanding its roster of AAA titles by officially integrating Valorant into its platform Developed by Riot Games, Valorant has made a significant mark in the gaming community since its release in 2020 With over 17 million active players, this competitive 5v5 tactical shooter will be available for competitions on XPGG starting October 16th..
2 years ago

Macau Set to Strengthen Laws Against Illegal Gambling

The Legislative Assembly (AL) of Macau is getting ready to vote on a new bill that aims to stop illicit gaming Later this month, the bill is expected to be put to a final vote following recent deliberations by the AL's second standing committee It seeks to enact stricter laws and heavier punishments for violators Stricter Enforcement and..
2 years ago

Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributes $44 Million to State in First Quarter of FY 2025

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has reported significant contributions from Tribal gaming to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year Tribal gaming operations across the state contributed nearly $44 million during this period, marking a 36% increase from the previous year Where the Funds Are..
2 years ago

Missouri Casinos Report Declining Revenues for September

The financial results of the state's casinos for September have been made public by the Missouri Gaming Commission The casinos' combined adjusted gross revenue (AGR) was close to $150 million But when compared to the same time last year, this is a significant decline of 54%, or $8 million Additionally, revenue decreased month over month, down 82%..
2 years ago

Tesla’s Automation Could Drive Stablecoin Adoption, Says Pompliano

According to Professional Capital Management founder Anthony Pompliano, the use of stablecoins might be greatly increased by Tesla's automation innovations He mentioned Tesla's advancements in driverless cars and humanoid robots in a recent piece as possible catalysts for the mass acceptance of virtual currency Tesla's Tech Revolution and..
2 years ago