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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  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Five Social Casino Advertisements Banned by ASA for Misleading Real Money Claims

Five businesses have been targeted by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for their deceptive social casino game ads Due to their failure to disclose that their TikTok advertisements did not offer real-money winnings, SpinX Games Ltd, Dataverse Co Limited, Huuuge Global Limited, Mobee Co Ltd, and Zeroo Gravity Games LLC were forbidden..
2 years ago

Pragmatic Play Partners with Tomorrowland Brasil for New Entertainment Experience

A pioneer in the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Tomorrowland Brasil This partnership represents a significant turning point since Pragmatic Play is the first company in the sector to support the well-known electronic music festival The corporation, which is well-known for its deliberate presence..
2 years ago

Glassnode Experts Signal Upcoming Altcoin Boom Following Bitcoin Breakout

According to Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, co-founders of Glassnode, the market may be preparing for an altcoin season Collectively referred to as Negentropic, the pair recently published information with their 63,200 followers on X, suggesting that altcoins might soon exceed Bitcoin (BTC) after the primary cryptocurrency reaches its all-time high..
2 years ago

Young Brazilians Show Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Investments

A recent survey by Brazilian investment platform Rico highlights a rising trend among young investors in Brazil—cryptocurrency is becoming a significant part of their investment portfolios The findings indicate that 346% of investors aged 24 to 35 hold crypto assets, ranking it as the fourth most preferred investment type Crypto Adoption Among..
2 years ago

Rob Gronkowski Set for Another FanDuel Casino Blackjack Appearance

Rob Gronkowski, the legendary former tight end for the Patriots and Buccaneers, will make another appearance at FanDuel Casino’s live dealer infinite blackjack table on September 26 from 6-7 pm Known as "Gronk," the future Hall of Famer will engage with New Jersey players virtually He’ll respond to their chat questions, interact with the..
2 years ago

Betsson Extends Compliance Partnership with Gentoo Media for Fifth Year

Gentoo Media and Betsson Group Affiliates (BGA) have extended their cooperation, guaranteeing the usage of the GiG Comply solution for a further year With this extension, BGA will be using Gentoo Media's automated compliance solution for the fifth year in a row to safeguard its brand and comply with legal obligations The GiG Comply solution, which..
2 years ago

Congress Confronts Gensler on SEC’s Crypto Regulation Approach

The US House Financial Services Committee recently heard testimony from Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and commissioners Hester Peirce, Mark Uyeda, Caroline Crenshaw, and Jamie Lizárraga regarding concerns regarding cryptocurrency regulation They had not discussed cryptocurrency oversight since 2019 This..
2 years ago

Turkey Delays Tax on Crypto and Stock Profits for Now

Turkey has decided not to tax the income made from stock trading and cryptocurrencies this year Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz affirmed the government's choice, emphasizing that although they had given the tax some thought, their priorities had now changed to restricting the current tax breaks No Immediate Tax on Crypto and Stock Gains Initially,..
2 years ago

China Leads Bitcoin Hashrate, But U.S. Mining Pools Are Gaining Ground

The majority of Bitcoin's hashrate is still controlled by Chinese mining pools, but American-based pools are catching up Chinese pools presently control 55% of the network's processing capacity, while US pools control 40%, according to Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant In a recent post, Ki Young Ju shared insights into Bitcoin’s global hashrate..
2 years ago

Judge Grants Andy Sanborn More Time to Sell Concord Casino

In the face of continuous judicial scrutiny and regulatory pressure, former state senator Andy Sanborn of New Hampshire was granted a short reprieve by receiving an extension to sell his Concord Casino Notwithstanding the state's reservations, Judge Gregory Albert's ruling gives Sanborn further time to complete the deal Judge Albert sparked a..
2 years ago

West Texas A&M University Blocks Online Gambling on Campus Networks

West Texas A&M University (WT), situated in Canyon, Texas, and a part of the Texas A&M University system since 1990, has put in place a complete ban on using school networks and equipment to access online gambling sites With immediate effect, this new policy attempts to reduce the growing influence of gambling on college campuses WT..
2 years ago

SEC Approval of BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Signals Major Market Shift

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving options on BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is expected to have a big impact on the cryptocurrency market Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Jeff Park predicts that "things will likely get wild" after this decision, as the introduction of regulated leverage through options trading represents a..
2 years ago

Pennsylvania’s Gambling Revenue Soars in August

In August, Pennsylvania's gaming income came in at a whopping $5255 million, a significant 149% rise from the previous year Additionally, this number represents a 49% increase from July 2024, mostly due to the state's iGaming industry's explosive growth August saw a stunning 29% growth in the state's iGaming income to $1837 million over the..
2 years ago

Boyd Interactive Acquires Resorts Digital to Strengthen iGaming Portfolio

In a strategic move to enhance its iGaming presence, Boyd Interactive has acquired Resorts Digital, the online gaming division of Resorts Atlantic City This announcement was made by the property’s President, Mark Giannantonio, on September 23 Notably, the purchase price remains undisclosed A Boost for iGaming Success Giannantonio confirmed..
2 years ago

US Commercial Gaming Revenue Sees Continued Growth in July

In its revenue report for July, the American Gaming Association (AGA) revealed a 31% rise in US commercial gaming income over the prior year In an industry that has been flourishing for more than three years—exhibiting an astounding 41 months of straight yearly growth—this month represents another month of growth Year-to-Date Revenue Breaks..
2 years ago

Sygnum Expands EU Reach with New Liechtenstein Crypto License

Sygnum, the Swiss digital asset bank, has successfully registered its local subsidiary with Liechtenstein's financial regulator, the FMA This strategic move enables Sygnum to provide regulated services across the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA) under the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations The registration allows Sygnum to..
2 years ago

Online Gambling Revenue in Spain Sees Upward Shift in Q2

According to the most recent data from the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), Spain's online gambling sector is still growing, with a total income of €3462 million for the second quarter of 2024 Compared to €3126 million in the same quarter last year, this number represents a 108% increase Still, it is 12% less than the..
2 years ago

BAGO Recommends Raising Lottery Age in Belgium Despite Drop in Youth Gambling

A recent study on the usage of drugs, alcohol, gambling, and social media by young people in Belgium shows both advancements and continued difficulties The study's target population for the 2022–2023 timeframe is people under the age of 21 Interestingly, it shows a considerable long-term decline in youth gambling, even in spite of ongoing..
2 years ago

Lynette Zang Predicts U.S. Dollar’s Collapse During Hyperinflation Fears

The CEO of Zang Enterprises, Lynette Zang, issues a warning that hyperinflation is already occurring and portends an impending financial catastrophe Zang asserted in a recent interview with Kitco News that the value of the US dollar is headed towards zero and that this change could result in a substantial decline by 2025 Based on statistics..
2 years ago

Deutsche Bank Survey Finds Cash Still Favored Over CBDCs by Consumers

Even though central banks all over the world are encouraging the creation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), most customers still prefer cash payments According to a recent Deutsche Bank survey, people still prefer using cash and debit or credit cards over other traditional payment options 5,9% of respondents to the survey, which had..
2 years ago