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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  • Casino
  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Virginia Weighs Creation of Centralized Gambling Regulator

Virginia lawmakers are exploring the possibility of creating a unified body to oversee the state's growing gambling industry Currently, various state agencies handle different aspects of gambling regulation, but the rapid expansion of the industry in recent years has led to discussions about streamlining oversight The proposed solution is the..
2 years ago

Study: Thailand’s Proposed Casino Complex Expected to Attract Mostly Local Gamblers

Thailand's government is pushing forward with plans to develop an entertainment complex that includes a casino, and recent findings suggest that it will primarily draw local gamblers The Finance Ministry predicts that up to 90% of the casino's patrons will be Thai residents Currently, the draft law for this entertainment complex is undergoing..
2 years ago

New Thai PM’s Father and Former PM Thaksin Supports Casino Resort Legalization

Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's former prime minister and father of the newly appointed premier, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has voiced support for legalizing casino resorts in Thailand Speaking at a recent gathering focused on economic reforms, Thaksin emphasized the potential benefits of this policy for the country's economy Two days before his..
2 years ago

Goldman Sachs Drastically Reduces Stake in Kindred Group

The Goldman Sachs Group, one of Kindred Group's largest shareholders, has announced a considerable decline in the company's shares Kindred Group is a well-known name in the global gaming sector The massive gaming corporation revealed on Thursday that Goldman Sachs has drastically lowered its ownership position in the business Kindred has..
2 years ago

49ers and Foliatti Casino Forge Historic International Sports Betting Deal

With a ground-breaking expansion that represents the first internationally sanctioned sports betting agreement in NFL history, the San Francisco 49ers and Foliatti Casino are elevating their partnership to new heights Foliatti Casino will prominently feature the 49ers in Mexico as part of this ground-breaking collaboration, offering a variety of..
2 years ago

Holland Casino Faces Profit Loss if Dutch Gambling Tax Increases

Holland Casino, the Dutch land-based gambling monopoly, is grappling with a challenging financial situation as it faces mounting costs and increased tax burdens The company’s CFO, Ruud Bergervoet, has issued a stark warning about the casino's "vulnerable" financial position following a tough first half of the year, exacerbated by high inflation..
2 years ago

Philippine Authorities Raid Chinese-Run Scam Center, Arrest Nearly 100 in Manila

On August 22, predawn raiders from the Philippines targeted a Manila scam center run by Chinese nationals Nearly 100 people involved in romance and cryptocurrency scams were apprehended as a result of the operation, which marked a major crackdown on fraudulent activity in the area The investigation, carried out at Parañaque City's Centrium..
2 years ago

Colombia’s SIC Investigates Worldcoin for Alleged Data Privacy Violations

Tools for Humanity, the parent firm of decentralized identity project Worldcoin, and its parent organization are the subject of an inquiry by Colombia's Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) Potential violations of Colombia's laws protecting personal data are alleged by the SIC With the statement on Tuesday, the inquiry officially began..
2 years ago

Hong Kong’s Crypto Hub Aspirations Face Licensing Challenges

Hong Kong’s ambition to establish itself as a leading cryptocurrency hub faces significant obstacles According to a Bloomberg report, numerous cryptocurrency exchanges are encountering difficulties in securing full licenses due to heightened regulatory concerns The city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reportedly raised..
2 years ago

BC.GAME Launches Coco Rush on Telegram

The iGaming industry leader BCGAME, known for its vast game catalog, has revealed Coco Rush, its most recent project With the release of this new mini-app game on Telegram, BCGAME has established itself as a leader in the industry of fusing gaming with the well-liked messaging app With Telegram having close to 900 million subscribers, Coco Rush..
2 years ago

AGA Issues Warning on Sweepstakes Gaming Models

AGA, the American Gaming Association, has released an important document discussing the possible risks related to playing sweepstakes games This letter, which the AGA verified as genuine and forwarded to gambling America, underscores the mounting worries about operators abusing legal gaps in the gambling industry The report from the AGA..
2 years ago

Michigan’s Gaming Revenue Sees Moderate Growth in July

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has released the latest figures for online gaming and sports betting, showing a modest increase in gross gaming receipts (GGR) for July The state recorded a total of $2209 million in GGR from both iGaming and sports betting, reflecting a 32% rise from the previous month iGaming and Sports Betting Results In..
2 years ago

Omaha Steaks Partners with Circa Resort & Casino’s Project BBQ for Las Vegas Debut

Omaha Steaks is coming to Las Vegas thanks to a special collaboration with the Project BBQ food truck at Circa Resort & Casino Through this partnership, the well-known supplier of steak and protein will be highlighted for the first time in the city, offering residents and visitors alike a mouthwatering new gastronomic experience Bringing..
2 years ago

Trust Wallet Launches “Year 2001” Campaign to Highlight Early Web3 Adoption

Over 130 million people trust Trust Wallet, a top self-custody Web3 wallet, and it has just started a creative social education campaign called "Year 2001" The goal of this campaign is to draw attention to the fact that, much like the internet in 2001, the crypto and Web3 spaces are still in their infancy The ad cleverly draws parallels between..
2 years ago

Wazdan Expands North American Reach with Caesars Digital Partnership in New Jersey

Wazdan has strengthened its presence in the US by collaborating with Caesars Digital to introduce several of its popular titles to the New Jersey market This partnership, facilitated through Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, brings Wazdan’s engaging games to a broader audience in the Garden State Players can now enjoy titles such as 9..
2 years ago

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surpasses $500 Million in July

According to a recent report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), gaming income in July was a whopping $5008 million, up 722% from the same time last year and continuing its fantastic run from the last month The sum comprises profits from retail casinos, fantasy sports, iGaming, and other gaming activities With $795 million in..
2 years ago

Missouri Group Takes Legal Action to Push Lake of the Ozarks Casino Vote

Supporters of a new casino at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks have taken their fight to the courts Led by the Osage River and Gaming Convention (ORGC), the group seeks to place their proposal on the November 5 ballot Although Missouri law currently permits casinos only along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, ORGC aims to change that by gaining..
2 years ago

Koi Nation Responds to Governor Newsom’s Concerns Over Shiloh Casino Project

Regarding their Shiloh Casino and Resort project, the Koi Nation of Northern California has responded to California Governor Gavin Newsom This comes after the US Department of the Interior (DOI) was recently urged by Governor Newsom to suspend two casino projects in the state, including the Koi Nation's endeavor in Sonoma County Governor's..
2 years ago

Universal Entertainment Proposes Tomohiro Okada as Director Between Leadership Dispute

Tomohiro Okada, the son of Universal Entertainment Ltd's founder Kazuo Okada, has been nominated to be a director of the firm On September 16, there will be a vote on the motion at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting Tomohiro Okada's nomination was made public in a statement on Tuesday At Okada Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Universal..
2 years ago

Wynn Resorts Appoints Max Tappeiner as President of Wynn Al Marjan Island Project

Max Tappeiner has been named president of Wynn Al Marjan Island development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Wynn Resorts Ltd The announcement, which was posted on LinkedIn, represents a critical turning point for the project With effect from September 1, Max Tappeiner, who is presently the executive vice president of operations at Wynn Las..
2 years ago