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


Ripple Gains Key Approval to Enhance Cross-Border Payments in the UAE

Ripple has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion efforts by obtaining in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) This approval strengthens Ripple's capacity to enhance cross-border payment solutions in the Middle East On October 1, Ripple announced that it can now move forward with launching its Ripple..
2 years ago

Evolution Unmoved as Workers Continue Their Strike

In the middle of an ongoing strike, Evolution’s head of investor relations, Carl Linton, has voiced strong support for the company's position In an interview with EGR and NEXTio, Linton defended Evolution's conduct and denounced the strike as ineffective Since the strike started on July 12, hundreds of workers have been calling for better..
2 years ago

Missouri’s Amendment 5 Seeks to Add Casino Licenses Near New Water Areas

Missouri's upcoming ballot features an important proposal known as Amendment 5 This initiative seeks to modify the state constitution to increase the number of casino licenses from 13 to 14 Spearheaded by Bally’s Corp and the Osage River Gaming and Convention Committee (OGCC), this proposal aims to establish a new casino along the Osage River..
2 years ago

Binance Enforces Sanctions, Restricts Russian Entities from Platform

Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, is firmly following international sanctions The business has acknowledged that it is preventing access to Russian people and groups who are sanctioned Binance maintains compliance with international legislation while preserving the confidence of its users Binance has emphasized its commitment to following..
2 years ago

World Liberty Financial Official Whitelist Opens as Trump Introduces New DeFi Project

The Republican contender and former US president, Donald Trump, has formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a new decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Using his X social media account, he announced the news and invited investors to join the whitelist by sharing a link to the project's KYC (know your customer) portal Trump stated, “I..
2 years ago

North America and Caliplay Drive Playtech’s Strong H1 Revenue Growth

For the first half of 2024, Playtech has reported strong financial results, with sales of €9068 million (£7561 million/$101 billion) When compared to the same time last year, this is a 55% increase Along with increasing revenue, the business was also able to turn a net deficit from the prior year into profit The growth in Playtech's..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Breaks September Slump, Eyes Strong October Rally

This year, September, which has often been the most difficult month for Bitcoin (BTC), is exhibiting an unexpected upturn Even though Bitcoin has a reputation for consistently losing money during this period, it is expected to show a gain of at least 9%, which would be a major deviation from historical patterns The cryptocurrency has experienced..
2 years ago

Taiwan Financial Regulator Greenlights Foreign Crypto ETFs for Professionals

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has officially given the green light for professional investors to access foreign crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through local brokers This move aims to diversify investment opportunities while ensuring risk management remains a priority On September 30, the FSC announced that only..
2 years ago

Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Faces Intense Debate in Oireachtas

The proposed Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 has ignited significant debate among senators in the Oireachtas The legislation seeks to modernize Ireland's gambling industry and address pressing concerns, such as advertising regulations and safeguarding vulnerable groups like minors Supporters and critics alike have voiced their opinions, highlighting..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Set for Strong Q4, Says Coinbase, Citing US and China Economic Moves

Coinbase Institutional’s latest report reveals growing optimism in the crypto market, fueled by expectations of US rate cuts and China’s monetary stimulus These factors are predicted to positively impact bitcoin’s performance as we head into the fourth quarter of 2024 However, Ethereum's challenges continue, particularly in terms of rising..
2 years ago

Changpeng Zhao Out of Prison After Four-Month Sentence

Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is now a free man The US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed his release on Friday, just two days ahead of the original release date set for September 29 Since Zhao's release date fell on a weekend, the BOP opted to release him earlier, as allowed by law Zhao had been serving a four-month sentence for violating..
2 years ago

Nevada Gaming Revenue Hits $1.16 Billion in August

Nevada's gaming industry continued to show a dip in revenue in August, reaching $116 billion for the month According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's latest report, the state's total gaming revenue dropped by nearly 4% compared to the same period last year Despite the drop, Nevada has consistently surpassed the $1 billion mark in monthly..
2 years ago

Binance Introduces Pre-Market Trading System for Altcoins

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new platform called Binance Pre-Market This system allows users to trade altcoins before they are officially listed on the exchange Through the Binance Pre-Market platform, users can acquire tokens in advance via the exchange's Launchpool feature Launchpool enables users to..
2 years ago

Voters to Decide Future of Petersburg Casino Development

The future of a proposed casino in Petersburg, Virginia, will soon be decided by local voters The project, led by The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises, involves a $14 billion development plan to build a Live!-branded casino resort in the city The goal is to boost the local economy and bring new jobs to the area The first phase of..
2 years ago

U.S. Gaming Industry Increases Responsible Gaming Investments to $472 Million

The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently shared new research highlighting a large rise in responsible gaming investments across the industry Gaming companies have collectively invested almost $472 million, marking a 72% increase compared to 2017 This spending is growing faster than the industry’s revenue, according to a study done by an..
2 years ago

Study Suggests Canadian Regulators Should Slow Down on Gambling Rules

A year after legalizing online gambling in Canada, complaints about the frequency and content of gambling ads have become widespread A new study suggests that regulators might be rushing to create rules without enough evidence to back them up The Canadian Gaming Association released a study on September 25, showing that gambling regulations in..
2 years ago

Spelinspektionen Launches Study to Tackle the Black Market

Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, is ramping up efforts to protect consumers from the dangers of illegal gambling The regulator recently announced plans for a comprehensive study on the black market, aiming to understand the scope of the problem and come up with strategies to combat it Addressing the Threat to Swedish..
2 years ago

Public Support in Germany Helps GGL Crack Down on Illegal Gambling

Germany's gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has thanked the public for submitting around 1,500 tips regarding illegal online gambling operators since January 2023 The announcement came before the country’s nationwide event focused on gambling addiction Half of the reports involved suspected illegal online..
2 years ago

Stablecoins to Boost Institutional Adoption in Asia, Says Chainalysis CEO

Stablecoins are expected to be the driving force behind institutional adoption of cryptocurrency in Asia, according to Michael Gronager, CEO of blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis Gronager made these remarks during an interview at the Token2049 conference in Singapore, emphasizing that stablecoins are gaining momentum in the region despite..
2 years ago

Wynn Resorts Wins Court Case Over Coinless Machines at Boston Casino

Wynn Resorts has secured a legal victory in Massachusetts, allowing its Encore Boston Harbor casino to continue using coinless self-serve machines The ruling came after a class action lawsuit challenged the legality of these machines The lawsuit, filed by A Richard Schuster, argued that the 28 coinless kiosks used by Encore Boston Harbor..
2 years ago