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


Berlin International Gaming Partners with Acer Predator for Enhanced Esports Experience

Acer Predator and Berlin International Gaming (BIG), a well-known brand in German esports, are thrilled to announce a new strategic alliance This partnership precedes BIG's attendance at IEM Cologne and Copenhagen's BLAST Premier Fall Group-Stage BIG will now only purchase gaming PCs, laptops, and displays from Acer Predator, which is a huge step..
2 years ago

Red Rock Resorts Posts $486.4M in Net Revenue for Second Quarter 2024

Red Rock Resorts recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, ending on June 30 The company reported a significant increase in net revenues and adjusted EBITDA for its consolidated operations, including its Station Casinos properties in Las Vegas For Q2 2024, Red Rock Resorts achieved consolidated net revenue of..
2 years ago

BGC Members Donate £172.5 Million to Combat Problem Gambling

A noteworthy achievement was recently disclosed by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which revealed that during the last four years, the largest members of the organization have donated a record £1725 million ($22275 million) The goal of this significant financing is to address problem gambling and the negative effects it causes Flutter,..
2 years ago

Inquiry Finds GambleAware Maintains Independence from Gambling Industry

The UK's Charity Commission has concluded its investigation into GambleAware, affirming the charity's independence from the gambling industry This inquiry, initiated in March, responded to concerns about the charity's impartiality due to its reliance on industry donations The investigation was prompted by a complaint backed by the Good Law..
2 years ago

Mt. Gox Moves Over 47,000 Bitcoin to New Addresses

Defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox recently shifted more than 47,000 Bitcoin (BTC) to two new addresses as part of its ongoing reimbursement plan for creditors This significant move, recorded by Arkham Intelligence, is a step towards settling $9 billion worth of bitcoin On July 23, two major transactions were documented The first saw about 42,58749..
2 years ago

bet365 Launches in Pennsylvania Through Partnership with Presque Isle Downs Casino

bet365 has officially expanded its reach into Pennsylvania, thanks to a new partnership with Presque Isle Downs Casino This move marks Pennsylvania as the 11th state to host bet365’s sports betting services in the US The excitement surrounding bet365’s arrival in Pennsylvania reflects the state's deep-rooted sports culture A spokesperson..
2 years ago

Ontario’s iGaming Industry Boosts Government Revenues by $1.24 Billion

Deloitte's recent report, "Economic Contributions of Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market – Year 2," reveals the significant economic impact of the iGaming sector in Ontario The market has sustained nearly 15,000 jobs and contributed a total of $124 billion to federal, provincial, and municipal government revenues Martha Otton, Executive..
2 years ago

Nationwide iGaming Legislation Expected Soon in the US

The model iGaming legislation from the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has been delayed It was originally scheduled to be released at its summer conference in Pittsburgh This choice was made after lengthy deliberations among lawmakers, regulators, scholars, and business executives, which highlighted how difficult it is..
2 years ago

President Marcos Bans Offshore Gambling in the Philippines

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has banned offshore gambling operations in the Philippines that target gamblers overseas, including those from China This decision aims to address crimes linked to the industry Marcos directed the gaming regulator to wind down and cease these operations by the end of the year "The grave abuse and disrespect to our..
2 years ago

Japanese Firm Metaplanet Buys Another $1.2 Million in Bitcoin

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made another significant investment in Bitcoin, spending over $12 million to increase its holdings The company continues to bolster its long-term strategy amidst Japan's ongoing economic challenges In a recent X post, the Tokyo-listed investment adviser announced the acquisition of 2038 BTC for ¥200..
2 years ago

Pennsylvania iGaming Hits New High in 2023-2024

The Pennsylvania gambling industry set a new record by contributing $254 billion in tax revenue for the 2023-2024 financial year This achievement is based on $589 billion in total revenue from casino slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy sports contests, according to the Pennsylvania..
2 years ago

Evolution’s Q2 2024 Revenue Rises 15.3%

Evolution reported a 153% increase in operating revenue for Q2 2024, reaching €5084 million ($5534 million) CEO Martin Carlesund noted that the Crazy Time game had its largest-ever payout, impacting the revenue share Carlesund explained, "Large player wins are part of the game and positive for our games’ attractiveness to players, but it..
2 years ago

Unioverse Welcomes Eric Peterson as Chief Creative Officer to Drive Innovation

Eric Peterson has been named Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Unioverse, a cutting-edge sci-fi franchise and hub for game creation This important step for Random Games, the company behind The Unioverse, represents a big advancement in the platform's development Renowned for his co-founding of Star Citizen, Eric Peterson offers a plethora of..
2 years ago

Macau’s GGR Set for Rapid Recovery During Tourism Surge, Says CreditSights

Macau continues to see a resurgence in visitor numbers as the region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic Credit research specialist CreditSights reports a steady increase in the amount of money wagered per visitor, now approaching 93% of pre-pandemic levels Analyst David Bussey highlighted that the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) spend per visitor for..
2 years ago

Evolution All Set to Acquire Galaxy Gaming for $85M

Evolution has announced its agreement to acquire Galaxy Gaming, a developer and distributor of casino table games and gaming technology solutions, for a total equity value of approximately $85 million, payable in cash This acquisition aligns with Evolution’s strategy to be a leading provider of casino games, enhancing its gaming content..
2 years ago

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join HKMA’s Stablecoin Sandbox

Together, Animoca Brands, HKT, and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) will take part in the stablecoin issuer sandbox offered by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) This project, which was unveiled in March, intends to investigate how stablecoins might change payment and banking systems The collaboration will make use of Zodia..
2 years ago

NCPG Launches Tribal Advisory Council to Address Gambling Issues in Native American Communities

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed its Tribal Advisory Council as a proactive measure to address gambling-related issues in Native American communities In order to ensure that both native communities and non-natives benefit from culturally sensitive approaches, the leading nonprofit organization is launching this program to..
2 years ago

Alchemy Pay Enhances Crypto Payment Solutions

Alchemy Pay, the leading fiat-crypto payment provider, has significantly improved its crypto payment system The new process enhances user experience, making crypto transactions smoother and more efficient Users can now link their exchange accounts from platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood to pay directly using their crypto balances This..
2 years ago

Major Hack Hits Indian Crypto Exchange, $235M Stolen

Web3 security firm Cyvers has identified multiple suspicious transactions involving WazirX’s Safe Multisig wallet on Ethereum According to an X post, about $2349 million from the Indian crypto exchange’s wallet have been moved to a new address Notably, each transaction’s caller was funded by Tornado Cash, a decentralized protocol for private..
2 years ago

Mt. Gox Account Breach Attempts During Bitcoin Repayments

Many Mt Gox creditors have reported strange login attempts on their accounts in the midst of continuing bitcoin repayments Up to 22 unsuccessful attempts to enter their accounts were reported by a number of Reddit users as of Thursday On the r/mtgoxinsolvency forum, ovkovk, a user, had worries He wrote, "I just got 15 alerts for account login..
2 years ago