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

Ivan Govorov Wins APT Manila Classic 2025 After a Stunning Comeback

The APT Manila Classic 2025 delivered four days of intense poker action at the Crowne Plaza Galleria With a record-setting 1,202 entries, the tournament had the largest Main Event field ever in the Philippines The prize pool reached PHP 623 million (~USD 107 million), drawing top players from around the world When the dust settled, Russia’s Ivan..
1 year ago

AI Fuels Rise in Pig Butchering Scams Targeting Crypto Users

Pig butchering scams have expanded rapidly in 2024, with fraudsters adapting new tactics and using artificial intelligence to enhance their operations Chainalysis, a blockchain intelligence firm, published a report on February 13 highlighting a sharp rise in these scams, which involve building trust with victims before stealing their..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Gains Popularity Among the Ultra-Rich as a Hedge Against Instability

High-net-worth individuals are becoming interested in Bitcoin (BTC), which they view as a contemporary substitute for conventional assets like gold Digital currencies are becoming more and more attractive to members of Tiger 21, a peer advising network for investors and entrepreneurs, according to industry analyst Michael Sonnenfeldt Bitcoin..
1 year ago

WPT Global Players Can Enter WPT Global Slam at Triton Poker Jeju

Poker’s high-stakes spotlight will turn to Jeju as the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series kicks off its first event of 2025 Running from February 26 to March 15, the series will take place at Landing Casino in Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea’s largest integrated resort The schedule features 20 events, including the return of Short Deck..
1 year ago

How 5G Technology is Transforming Mobile Casinos

The launch of 5G technology has sparked global interest, opening up exciting new possibilities for how we connect and interact with our devices This lightning-fast network promises to reshape various industries as its accessibility increases One industry that will likely undergo a revolutionary upgrade is online gambling Mobile casinos have..
1 year ago

Crypto Market May Be Entering a New Cycle Says Bitwise CIO

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, believes the traditional four-year cycle in crypto may be changing In a series of posts on X, he explained why the market might not follow its usual pattern of three strong years followed by a pullback “Bitcoin has historically moved in a four-year cycle, with three big up..
1 year ago

Moca Network Looks to Redefine Digital Identity in Web3

Moca Network is working on a new approach to digital identity using blockchain Its AIR account and reputation system aim to provide users with a secure and seamless way to verify their identity across different platforms Unlike traditional systems that rely on intermediaries, Moca’s technology focuses on trust, transparency, and..
1 year ago

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Reportedly Seeking Trump Pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are reportedly working to secure a pardon for their son, reaching out to individuals connected to former US President Donald Trump According to Bloomberg, Stanford Law School professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have recently met with lawyers and others believed to have influence with Trump Their discussions..
1 year ago

Kraken Ends Support for Tether and Other Stablecoins in Europe

Kraken has announced changes to its stablecoin offerings for clients in the European Economic Area Under updated European Union rules, the exchange will remove support for several stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT, Tether’s EURT, PayPal’s PYUSD, UST, and TUSD by March 31, 2025 Earlier reports indicated that Kraken was reviewing its..
1 year ago

Tether Brings USDt to Bitcoin and Lightning Network

Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, is integrating USDt into Bitcoin’s ecosystem This move will enable USDt to function on both Bitcoin’s base layer and its second-layer Lightning Network The integration is supported by Taproot Assets, a protocol developed by Lightning Labs that leverages Bitcoin’s Taproot..
1 year ago

Netflix Sued Over Bitcoin Documentary

Netflix is facing legal trouble over the documentary Biggest Heist Ever, which covers the infamous Bitfinex Bitcoin hack Heather Morgan, also known as “Razzlekhan,” and her lawyers are accusing the streaming service of defamation and invasion of privacy 18 Months in Prison, but Netflix’s Claims Are ‘False’ Morgan, a rapper and..
1 year ago

Original vs. Knockoff Fartcoin and the Value of Authenticity

The hype surrounding Fartcoin on Solana has drawn attention, but it raises an important question: are people buying the right Fartcoin The hype has pushed the coin to a market cap of over $2 billion when it reached its highest valuation, but the coin getting all the attention isn’t the original one The original Fartcoin, launched in January..
1 year ago

Denmark Reports Gambling Revenue Growth and Updated Certification Rules

Denmark’s gambling industry recorded a 78% increase in revenue during November, according to data from the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden Total revenue reached DKK654 million ($907 million), surpassing the DKK608 million ($8489 million) reported in November 2023 The monthly figure also showed a 60% rise compared to October..
1 year ago

Blockchain Adoption Linked to Dissatisfaction with Finance Systems

Coinbase has released its latest State of Crypto report, developed in collaboration with Ipsos, to examine how blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are perceived in Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and Switzerland The study highlights the role of crypto in addressing financial challenges across these countries, each with unique..
1 year ago

Donald Trump’s SEC Pick Expected to Shift Crypto Policies

With his nomination of Paul Atkins to head the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), President-elect Donald Trump is setting the stage for a dramatic change in cryptocurrency regulation It is anticipated that Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner, will adopt a more crypto-friendly posture if confirmed A New Direction for Crypto..
1 year ago

Supreme Court Allows Binance Class-Action Lawsuit to Proceed

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, will face a class-action lawsuit in the United States after the Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal for dismissal The case, filed by investor Chase Williams in 2020, accuses Binance and its founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, of selling unregistered securities and operating without..
1 year ago

Ripple Leaders Criticize SEC Amid Appeal Process

Ripple executives have openly criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as legal battles over the XRP token continue Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called out SEC Chairman Gary Gensler for pursuing what he described as a “regulation by enforcement” strategy Gensler, whose tenure as chairman ends on January 20, has been a key..
1 year ago

Online Casino Legalization Put on Hold in France

Plans to legalize online casinos in France have been delayed following opposition from physical casinos and concerns raised by gambling addiction advocates The French government had hoped to fast-track the process through a decree, but the proposal was withdrawn for further consultation France is one of only two EU countries, along with Cyprus,..
1 year ago

FanDuel and Flutter Contribute $250,000 to Southern California Fires

Flutter and its subsidiary FanDuel have contributed $250,000 to assist relief efforts for the wildfires currently impacting Southern California The wildfires have consumed over 17,000 acres in just two days, leaving many residents and communities struggling to recover FanDuel CEO Amy Howe emphasized the company’s dedication to its local..
1 year ago

Original Fartcoin from 2018 Gets a Fresh Online Presence

The team behind the original Fartcoin, a quirky Ethereum-based token launched in January 2018, has just introduced a brand-new website to celebrate its unique history and community Originally created by Neel Rao, Fartcoin gained attention when crypto enthusiasts discovered it years later, and leaving the creator with $400,000 in Ethereum Now,..
1 year ago
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