Peter Siu

Peter Siu

iGaming.org Editor/Team Leader
Peter is a former poker-pro, turned crypto enthusiast with 8+ years’ experience in operational roles dealing with all online gaming verticals within large iGaming companies, including Flutter and Entain. Now an expert in the field of Sports Betting, Casino, iGaming, and Poker, he is our team leader and editor. When not working, Peter can be found in the gym or playing sports like football, tennis and more recently padel.

EXPERTISE

  • Crypto
  • Poker
  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles

Europe Splits Over Prediction Markets As MiCA Deadline Nears

Europe has no single rulebook for prediction markets, leaving operators caught between gambling law, financial regulation and crypto compliance By May 2026, Gibraltar had issued the first bespoke licence, while France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal had taken formal action against Polymarket Good to Know Gibraltar is the only..
2 weeks ago

Plaza Las Vegas To Open High Limit Rooms Later This Summer

The Plaza Hotel & Casino is adding a new high limit gaming room later this summer, giving downtown Las Vegas another premium slot space as the property leans further into higher-end casino play A stronger slot business and rising demand from premium players helped drive the plan Plaza also said longtime guests had been asking for a more..
2 months ago

Congress Wants Review of Suspicious Polymarket Bets on Iran War

Congress is pushing for a closer look at Polymarket after a run of well-timed geopolitical bets, with recent Iran war trading now at the center of the fight Lawmakers from both parties are raising insider trading concerns as the platform tries to rebuild a path into the US market Good to Know Rep Ritchie Torres asked the CFTC to review..
2 months ago

Norway Launches New Problem Gambling Plan

Norway has launched a new four-year action plan focused on problem gambling, with prevention and treatment at the center The programme runs from 2026 to 2029 and keeps the focus on public health, youth protection, and early support rather than new gambling restrictions Good to Know The plan does not change gambling laws, age limits, or..
2 months ago

NCAA Sues DraftKings Over Use Of March Madness And Related Tournament Terms

A new court fight has opened between the NCAA and DraftKings over betting promotions tied to college basketball tournament branding The dispute centers on whether DraftKings can use well-known NCAA tournament terms in sportsbook menus, ads, and other consumer-facing materials Good to Know The NCAA wants an emergency restraining order..
2 months ago

PrizePicks Leaving Canada As Company Focuses On United States

Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks will soon end operations in Canada The Atlanta based company confirmed that all DFS contests will stop as the business concentrates on growth across the United States Good to Know PrizePicks will end Canadian operations on April 3 Players must withdraw account funds before April 2 The..
3 months ago

Fanatics Plans $50M New York Expansion Creating 300 Jobs

anatics will expand operations in New York following an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul confirming a major investment tied to hiring and office growth in Manhattan Good to Know Fanatics plans to invest more than $50 million into expanded facilities About 300 new roles are expected across technology, product, corporate, and..
3 months ago

PlayOJO Player Wins £3.6 Million Jackpot From Single £4 Spin

A PlayOJO customer won £36 million on February 6, 2026, after triggering the Jackpot King progressive prize on The Goonies slot with a £4 spin Good to Know Winning spin was valued at just £4 before activating the progressive jackpot Jackpot King network links multiple Blueprint Gaming titles into a shared prize pool PlayOJO..
3 months ago

New York Sportsbooks Take In $144.9 Million On Super Bowl LX, A Year-On-Year 9% Dip

New York sportsbooks recorded a combined $1449 million betting handle tied to the final NFL game of the season between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, according to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission Good to Know Total handle fell slightly from nearly $160 million wagered on last year Big Game..
3 months ago

Ninth Circuit Asked to Pause Nevada Action Against Kalshi

The legal clash between Kalshi and Nevada regulators has intensified, with the federally regulated prediction market platform seeking urgent court intervention to prevent potential enforcement measures Good to Know Kalshi filed an emergency motion with the Ninth Circuit on February 11, 2026 Request seeks a temporary administrative..
4 months ago

Texas Orders TwinSpires to Halt Online Wagering

Texas regulators have ordered TwinSpires to stop accepting online wagers from residents inside the state, only days after the platform reopened access The cease and desist action highlights ongoing friction around online horse racing betting in Texas Good to Know Cease and desist order issued Feb 7 Order targets online horse and..
4 months ago

Boyd Gaming Closes 2025 With Strong Regional Performance

Boyd Gaming finished 2025 on a strong note, supported by steady customer demand in its regional markets and consistent results from digital partnerships Company leadership framed the year as one defined by discipline rather than volatility, with performance holding up across both brick-and-mortar and online channels Good to Know..
4 months ago

New York Extends $2 Billion Sports Betting Streak Into January

New York online sports betting started 2026 with familiar momentum January once again cleared the $2 billion mark, extending a historic run that continues to separate the Empire State from every other US betting market Good to Know January marked the sixth straight month above $2 billion in handle Sportsbooks generated more than..
4 months ago

Gemini Passes 750 Million Monthly Users as AI Adoption Grows

User adoption of consumer AI tools continues to accelerate, and the latest earnings data from Google highlights how quickly that landscape is shifting New figures show one of its flagship AI products moving into the top tier of global usage within months Good to Know Gemini now exceeds 750 million monthly active users User growth..
4 months ago

European Commission Flags Crypto Tax Failures Across EU

The European Commission is escalating enforcement around crypto tax transparency and digital asset regulation, targeting multiple member states over delayed implementation Good to Know Twelve EU countries received formal notices over crypto tax reporting rules Hungary also faces action tied to MiCA compliance Member states have..
4 months ago

High Roller Builds Prediction Markets Offering With Crypto.com

High Roller Technologies outlined plans to enter the US prediction markets segment as part of a broader business strategy tied to partnerships and recent financing activity The company operates the online casino brands High Roller and Fruta Good to Know High Roller Technologies operates the High Roller and Fruta online casino brands..
4 months ago

Live! Casino Virginia Opens Temporary Petersburg Site

Petersburg added a new attraction along the I-95 corridor as Live Casino Virginia opened its doors with a temporary gaming facility The launch marks the first public step toward a far larger resort plan that developers say will reshape jobs, tourism, and local investment over time Good to Know Live Casino Virginia opened a temporary..
4 months ago

Slot Break Leads 88 Year Old Player to Surprise Poker Cash at Beau Rivage

Linda Hammons only walked into the poker room because her favorite slot machine was busy A few hours later, the 88 year old grandmother found herself deep in one of the largest tournaments ever held at the Beau Rivage Casino in Mississippi Hammons entered a $500 event from the property Heater series and ended up finishing 14th out of 2,628..
4 months ago

Tribal Gaming Leaders Applaud Massachusetts Action Against Kalshi

A legal fight over prediction markets took a sharper turn this week after Massachusetts secured a court order blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state Tribal gaming leaders across the country reacted quickly, calling the ruling a turning point in the growing dispute over whether prediction markets cross into sports..
4 months ago

Shane Hennen Linked to NCAA and China Basketball Betting Scheme, Who Is He?

Federal investigators have pulled back the curtain on one of the most complex basketball betting schemes uncovered in years At the center sits Shane Hennen, a longtime gambler whose path from street hustles to international betting rings now places him at the core of a case touching college basketball, overseas leagues, and US professional..
4 months ago
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