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


Binance Recovers $73 Million in User Funds During Strengthened Security Measures

Binance, the powerhouse behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has made significant strides in protecting its users As of July 31, the company has successfully recovered or frozen over $73 million in user funds lost to external hacks, surpassing the $55 million secured throughout 2023 Binance's robust security..
2 years ago

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju Anticipates Big Bitcoin Buys from Traditional Financial Giants

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has recently highlighted a substantial shift in Bitcoin (BTC) ownership patterns Over the past month, 404,448 BTC have moved into permanent holder addresses, a strong indication that long-term holders are accumulating the cryptocurrency Young Ju shared this insight with his 360,800 followers on X, formerly known as..
2 years ago

FTX and Alameda Research Settle Lawsuit with $12.7 Billion Payout

A settlement deal has been reached between the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its associated trading firm, Alameda Research, to pay $127 billion to creditors With the acceptance of a consent order by a New York judge, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sparked a 20-month legal struggle that has now formally come to an..
2 years ago

Transak Expands U.S. Crypto Access with Wire Transfer Integration

Transak, a prominent supplier of Web3 payments infrastructure, has accomplished a ground-breaking first by being the first fiat-to-crypto on-ramp to enable wire transfers in the United States This new function represents a major improvement in the accessibility of cryptocurrencies within the greatest economy in the world by providing American..
2 years ago

WarHorse Omaha Casino Opens, Marking a New Era in Nebraska Gaming

The launch of Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska,'s first casino, WarHorse Omaha Casino, near Horsemen's Park, signified a momentous occasion Tuesday's celebration marks the end of years of work for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Ho-Chunk Inc, its economic development branch About 200 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, including..
2 years ago

Hard Rock International Reveals Plans for REVERB Hotel in Pensacola

The REVERB by Hard Rock hotel that Hard Rock International plans to build in Pensacola is scheduled to begin construction in 2026 and open for business in 2029 The company already has REVERB properties in Atlanta, Hamburg, Kalamazoo, Tampa, and Scottsdale This will be its sixth location Hard Rock's REVERB seeks to serve as a hub for culture..
2 years ago

Ripple Fined $125 Million for Securities Violations, Judge Imposes Restrictions

District Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York has imposed a $125035 million fine on Ripple Labs This decision follows a ruling that 1,278 institutional sale transactions by Ripple violated securities laws The fine is significantly less than the $1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest and $900 million in civil..
2 years ago

Wynn Resorts Explores Expansion into Thailand During Emerging Casino Legislation

Wynn Resorts is actively exploring opportunities in Thailand as the country moves closer to legalizing casinos During a post-Q2 earnings call, Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings responded positively to inquiries about the company’s interest in expanding into Thailand, particularly Bangkok The Thai government recently released draft regulations for..
2 years ago

UAE Moves Toward Casino Gaming with Lottery License Approval

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently took a significant step in its gaming industry by approving a lottery license for an Abu Dhabi-based company This move, speculated by industry experts, could potentially pave the way for casino gaming in the country The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s first gaming..
2 years ago

FanDuel Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Privacy Breach with TikTok Software

A lawsuit filed on July 30 in the US District Court for the Central District of California claims that FanDuel is being sued for allegedly using privacy-invading software FanDuel is accused in the case of deploying a tracking technique that jeopardizes user privacy According to reports, TikTok's software tracks users' online actions and..
2 years ago

Thailand’s Draft Casino Regulation Bill Unveiled. Check Key Features and Industry Impact

The Thai government has introduced a draft bill to regulate the country’s burgeoning casino industry, aiming to establish a central regulatory body based in Bangkok with branches throughout Thailand This 22-page draft, released by Thailand’s Council of State, is open for public comment until August 18 The proposed legislation outlines a..
2 years ago

Nassau County Approves Long-Term Lease for Coliseum Property to Las Vegas Sands

The Nassau County Legislature gave its approval to a major lease with Las Vegas Sands Corp on Monday This agreement, which was approved by a resounding 18-1 vote, is significant for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property The Planning Commission of the county and the Rules Committee of the Legislature had already supported this decision..
2 years ago

Nevada Supreme Court Backs TPG’s Sam Johnson in Legal Clash with Caesars

In a case initiated by Tipping Point Gaming (TPG), Caesars Entertainment's request for reconsideration was denied by the Nevada Supreme Court A fresh trial is required by this ruling, bringing TPG's fraud and other tort claims against Caesars back to life In the protracted legal dispute, this reversal of former District Court Judge Nancy Allf's..
2 years ago

Gambling Sector Rattled by Stock Market Crash

Monday’s stock market crash, marking the worst day since 2022, saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummet over 1,000 points The Dow fell by 26%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 576 points, or 34% This sudden drop caused widespread panic, but recovery signs are emerging Fears of a potential US recession have rippled across global markets,..
2 years ago

Web3 Casinos Attract $5 Billion from Just 4,000 Wallets in 2023

On-chain data reveals a noteworthy financial trend: in 2023, about 4,000 Ethereum wallets made a whopping $5 billion deposit into web3 casinos and gambling sites The blockchain forensic company Chainalysis, situated in New York, made this discovery in a recent blog post Despite being few in number, high-frequency gamers are having a significant..
2 years ago

ARK Invest Acquires $17.8M in Coinbase, $11.2M in Robinhood Despite Market Drop

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest capitalized on a significant market downturn on Monday to make strategic purchases of Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) shares, marking its first acquisition of these stocks in several months ARK Invest purchased $178 million worth of Coinbase shares, its first buy since June 6, 2023, when it acquired $216 million in..
2 years ago

Latam Crypto Adoption Set to Surge in 2024, Says Coinwire Report

According to a recent Coinwire analysis, Latin America's adoption of cryptocurrencies is likely to more than double by 2024, and trade volumes are anticipated to skyrocket Latin America has the potential to grow into a major cryptocurrency player According to a Coinwire analysis that examined trade behavior on the most reliable centralized..
2 years ago

Maryland Casino Revenue Drops by $4.5M in July Compared to Last Year

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming has released the financial results for the gaming income collected in the state in July Slot machine and table game revenue at the six casinos in the state totaled $1698 million This amount shows a $45 million drop in comparison to the previous year Nevertheless, these figures surpass the previous month's revenue of..
2 years ago

Alabama Bill HR6180 Sparks Debate Over Potential Gambling Expansion

Alabamans are divided over House Bill HR6180 because some fear it would allow gambling to grow in the state Alabama Political Reports states that both legislators and citizens have expressed disagreement over this issue HR6180 is sponsored by a number of state lawmakers, including Representatives Terri Sewell, Mike Rogers, Jerry Carl, and Barry..
2 years ago

Bitwise CIO Reflects on Market Downturn and Bitcoin’s Future

Chief investment officer of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, recently discussed the current market decline and compared it to the March 12, 2020, market crash brought on by the Covid-19 epidemic He highlighted how current events line up with Bitcoin's long-term prospects in his social media insights Reflecting on the market behaviors during widespread..
2 years ago