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


Light and Wonder Pays $127.5 Million to End Aristocrat Trade Secrets Case

Light & Wonder has agreed to pay Aristocrat $1275 million to resolve a long-running trade secrets dispute tied to slot game development, bringing a high-profile legal battle between two of the largest gaming technology suppliers to a close The settlement ends litigation that centered on allegations from Aristocrat that former employees..
3 months ago

Station Casinos Outlines Major Las Vegas Expansion Plan

A long investment cycle is taking shape across Southern Nevada as Station Casinos prepares for a major milestone The company outlined a multi year slate of upgrades, new venues, and property refreshes across its network, with projects rolling out through 2026 Good to Know Station Casinos operates 18 properties across the Las Vegas..
3 months ago

Bragg Gaming Group Plans 12% Workforce Cut in Profitability Push

Change is coming quickly for one of the iGaming sector largest technology suppliers Bragg Gaming Group has outlined a restructuring plan that reshapes its organisation, trims costs, and sharpens focus on near-term profitability Good to Know Bragg will reduce its global workforce by about 12 percent The restructure targets EBITDA..
3 months ago

Durango Casino Begins $385 Million Expansion Project

Construction crews are back on site at one of Las Vegas newest casino properties A fresh buildout is now underway that pushes the resort footprint further north and adds a wide mix of gaming and entertainment options Good to Know A $385 million Phase III expansion is now under construction The project adds 275,000 square feet to the..
3 months ago

Maine Approves iGaming

Online casino expansion in the United States just added another state to the list Maine is set to allow real-money iGaming, putting it among a small but growing group of states preparing for broader digital casino access as early as 2026 Good to Know Maine becomes the eighth state to approve real-money online casinos Federally..
3 months ago

Nevada Man Arrested After Bomb Threat at Harrah’s Casino

A bomb threat tied to gambling losses triggered a swift law enforcement response near the Nevada California border Casino security flagged the threat quickly, allowing officers to locate and arrest the suspect within hours Good to Know The threat followed reported gambling losses of about $20,000 Police arrested the suspect at home..
3 months ago

Tennessee Shuts Down Nearly 40 Sweepstakes Casinos

Tennessee regulators moved against online sweepstakes casinos last week, ordering nearly 40 sites to stop operating in the state The action adds to a broader 2025 enforcement trend targeting platforms that use dual-currency systems to offer gambling-style play without licenses State officials say the model violates gambling and consumer..
4 months ago

Macau Casino Revenue Hits Post Pandemic High in 2025

Macau casino revenue quietly crossed an important threshold in 2025 After years of uneven recovery, the market delivered its strongest annual performance since before the pandemic, showing how deeply player demand has reset rather than faded The rebound did not follow a straight line Instead, it came through steady gains, stronger late-year..
4 months ago

PAGCOR Sets Monthly Minimum Fees for Gaming System Administrators

Tighter cost rules are coming for licensed gaming suppliers in the Philippines, with new monthly payment floors now locked into the regulatory framework Good to Know New minimum guaranteed fees start April 1, 2026 Fees apply to all PAGCOR accredited gaming system administrators Payment levels depend on game type and monthly GGR..
4 months ago

Tennessee Orders Sweepstakes Casinos to Exit the State

Tennessee regulators wasted little time sending a clear message to sweepstakes gaming platforms State officials say the model crosses legal lines, and operators now face firm deadlines to shut access for local players Good to Know Nearly 40 sweepstakes gaming platforms received cease and desist letters Major brands like Chumba and..
4 months ago

Philippines Regulator Shuts Down Stalled Emerald Bay Project

One of the Philippines most delayed casino projects now looks finished for good Regulators have pulled the plug on Emerald Bay, closing the door on a resort that never recovered from years of stalled construction, broken partnerships, and land issues Good to Know PAGCOR revoked the provisional gaming licence for Emerald Bay The..
4 months ago

Atlantic City Workers Renew Push to End Indoor Smoking, Go Back to Court

Atlantic City casino workers are back in court, pushing a fight that has stretched across five years The goal stays simple End indoor smoking on casino floors and close a gap in state law that workers say leaves them exposed while nearly everyone else stays protected Good to Know A legal challenge targets a casino exemption in the..
4 months ago

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits New Monthly High of $623.1M

Pennsylvania gaming keeps rewriting the record book November delivered the highest monthly total ever, even with fewer days on the calendar Online casino play again did the heavy lifting, while sports betting volume kept climbing Good to Know Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6231 million in November Online casino gaming..
4 months ago

Durango Casino Opens High Limit Slot Room and New Garage

Durango Casino & Resort continues to build momentum in southwest Las Vegas The property opened a new high limit slot room and a multi level parking garage on Monday, closing out the first phase of its expansion plan Both additions aim to improve access, comfort, and premium play as the resort builds out its long term vision Good to..
4 months ago

Even After the Ban, Offshore Gaming Has Not Gone Quiet in The Philippines

Philippine police escalate nationwide action aIllegal offshore gaming networks continue to operate in the Philippines more than a year after a nationwide shutdown order That persistence has triggered a renewed response from the Philippine National Police, which has now instructed officers across the country to tighten enforcement and disrupt..
4 months ago

Bally’s Bronx, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park Win New York Casino Licences

After years of lobbying, spending, and political turns, the downstate New York casino race finally reached the finish line State regulators signed off on all three finalists, closing one of the most closely watched casino processes in the US Good to Know New York approved three commercial casino licences Winners include Bally’s..
4 months ago

New York Senator Opens Door to Online Casino Talks

New York just closed one door in online gambling Another may open sooner than expected After signing off on a sweepstakes casino ban, a key lawmaker says the state can finally talk seriously about legal online casinos Good to Know New York banned sweepstakes gambling on Dec 5 Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr supports regulated online..
4 months ago

Indiana Bill Seeks Statewide Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos

Indiana lawmakers introduced new legislation that directly targets online sweepstakes casinos The proposal seeks to prohibit specific gaming models while expanding enforcement authority across operators and service providers Good to Know House Bill 1052 proposes a statewide ban on sweepstakes casinos Fines could reach up to $100,000..
4 months ago

Trump Considers Ending Federal Tax on Gambling Winnings

Tax policy around gambling is back in the spotlight, with mixed signals coming out of Washington One recent change tightened deductions, while new comments from President Donald Trump reopened the door to relief for winning bettors Good to Know Gambling loss deductions drop to 90 percent under current law Trump said removal of the..
4 months ago

Resorts World NYC Calls For Equal Casino Tax Rates

Resorts World New York City laid out its stance on tax policy for downstate casinos, stressing that it wants a single standardized rate once its future competitors launch full operations The message appears in its supplemental gaming license application and counters the idea that the company asked New York State to reduce its own proposed..
4 months ago