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

Japan’s Financial Services Agency Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Crypto Exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is urging stricter internal audits and more in-depth examination of cryptocurrency exchanges in its 2024 monitoring report This action is a part of larger initiatives to improve financial supervision nationwide, particularly in the quickly developing cryptocurrency industry Enhanced Audit Measures for..
1 year ago

Animoca Brands Co-Founder Targeted in Social Media Hack Promoting Fake Solana Token

A security breach occurred at Animoca Brands, a leader in blockchain gaming, when co-founder Yat Siu's X (previously Twitter) account was compromised A fake Solana (SOL) token launch was promoted as a result of the attack, tricking followers into thinking it was the company's genuine announcement Hackers Exploit Yat Siu’s Account for Fake Token..
1 year ago

Rumble Receives $775 Million Boost from Tether

Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has made a $775 million investment in Rumble, a video-sharing platform positioning itself as an alternative to YouTube Known for its stance on free speech, Rumble has drawn attention from various industries, including the cryptocurrency space On December 20, Tether CEO..
1 year ago

Craig Wright Found Guilty of Contempt, Faces Jail Sentence Over Bitcoin Creator Claims

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who has long claimed to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, was convicted of contempt of court by a UK judge His sentence included a 24-month suspension and 12 months in prison The ruling comes after Wright's claims to be Nakamoto were dismissed by a court in March As part of an intellectual property..
1 year ago

The Three Best PokerNow Alternatives in 2025

Poker is a popular card game that has been played for centuries, and with the rise of online gaming, it has become more accessible than ever If you're looking for an alternative to PokerNow, an online platform for playing poker with friends, there are many options available In this article, we will explore some of the best online poker platforms..
1 year ago

FTX Creditors Set to Receive Distributions in 2025 Through Kraken and BitGo

Users affected by the 2022 exchange disaster will shortly start to receive payments as part of FTX's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings The distribution process will start on January 3, 2025, after US District Judge John Dorsey gave his authority in October Kraken and BitGo will be the official partners for disbursing these bankruptcy payments,..
1 year ago

Creator of Original Fartcoin Wakes Up to $400,000 in “Thank You” Money

Imagine waking up one morning to find $400,000 in your crypto wallet That’s exactly what happened to former Google engineer Neel Rao recently Neel is the creator of the original Fartcoin, also known as FART (Flatulence and Respect Token), a memecoin that started as a humorous experiment Back in January of 2018, Neel created FART as a personal..
1 year ago

Eric Trump Believes Crypto Will Quickly Outpace Traditional Financial Systems

Eric Trump, the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, believes that under his father’s leadership, the United States could emerge as the "crypto capital of the world" His bold vision aligns with the growing global trend toward cryptocurrency adoption, a movement that he and his father have supported for years During a recent..
1 year ago

Abu Dhabi Grants USDT ‘Accepted Virtual Asset’ Status, Tether Leads Regulatory Push

Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has reached a significant regulatory milestone The firm announced that its USDT stablecoin has been officially recognized as an Accepted Virtual Asset (AVA) by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) This achievement opens..
1 year ago

Swiss Parliament Approves Study on Bitcoin Mining and Energy Optimization

Samuel Kullmann, a Swiss lawmaker, has taken a big step toward investigating Bitcoin mining By a vote of 85:46 on November 28, Parliament overwhelmingly approved his proposal for a study that would look at how Bitcoin mining might improve Switzerland's energy infrastructure https://twittercom/samuelkullmann/status/1862080796569309352 The..
1 year ago

MicroStrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings with New Purchase

MicroStrategy has expanded its Bitcoin reserves again The company's chairman announced on Monday that it had acquired another 55,500 BTC This purchase, worth approximately $54 billion, was made at an average price of $97,862 per Bitcoin The company’s Bitcoin holdings now total 386,700 BTC, acquired at an aggregate cost of around $219 billion,..
1 year ago

South Korea Moves Forward with Crypto Tax, Raises Exemption Threshold

The Democratic Party (KDP) of South Korea is continuing with its 2025 cryptocurrency gains tax plan Despite the ruling People's Power Party's (PPP) attempts to postpone the tax until 2028, this decision was made According to Seoul Shinmun Daily, the KDP criticized the PPP's deferral plan on November 20 It was referred to by the opposition party..
1 year ago

Teresa Goody Guillén Emerges as Contender for SEC Leadership Under Trump Administration

According to reports, Teresa Goody Guillén, a well-known authority on blockchain regulation and securities law, is being considered to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Her candidacy for this crucial position is being assessed by President-elect Donald Trump's team, according to people with knowledge of the situation A Leader..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Soars During BTC Rally and Optimism

Early November saw a significant increase in bitcoin mining profitability due to strong market dynamics and growing hash prices A recent JPMorgan analysis found that rising Bitcoin values, higher transaction fees, and a consistent increase in network hashrate created beneficial conditions for miners Key Drivers Behind Mining Gains JPMorgan..
1 year ago

Tether Funds $45M Oil Deal in Push Beyond Cryptocurrency

Tether, widely known for issuing the USDT stablecoin, has recently stepped into trade finance by funding a $45 million crude oil transaction The deal, involving 670,000 barrels of Middle Eastern crude oil, marked a significant step for Tether as it broadens its scope beyond digital currency This transaction took place between a "publicly traded..
1 year ago

Daniel Lee Wins Record APT Philippines Main Event

Daniel Lee claimed victory at the largest APT Main Event ever held in the Philippines, hosted at the City of Dreams Manila Organized with Soul Poker, the event drew a record 1,081 players, with Lee taking home the prestigious 24K gold lion trophy and PHP 15,060,000 (around USD 256,020) in prize money Nine players returned for the final day,..
1 year ago

Tesla Phone? Musk Says It’s Possible, But Only If Things Get Weird

In a laid-back podcast chat with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk tossed around the idea of Tesla making a mobile phone but quickly made it clear he has no plans to do so anytime soon Musk said that, while Tesla’s tech foundation might give it an edge, the decision to jump into the phone market would only come if the big players—Apple or Google—started..
1 year ago

Simone Andrian Takes Home $1.4 Million in WSOP Europe Main Event Win

Simone Andrian has added another major title to his poker resume, winning the 2024 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event The Italian pro outlasted 768 entries in the €10,350 buy-in no-limit hold’em tournament, claiming the first-place prize of $14 million This victory marks his third WSOP gold bracelet and his largest cash to..
2 years ago

Germany’s Rene von Reden Claims APT Taipei Poker Title

Germany’s Rene von Reden has claimed the APT Taipei Poker Classic Main Event title, winning TWD 14,413,200 ($453,960) The event was took place at the Chinese Texas Hold'em Poker Club (CTP) Asia Poker Arena, and it drew 1,991 entries, resulting in a prize pool of TWD 86,011,200 ($2,724,460) It became the biggest international poker tournament..
2 years ago

Australian Federal Police Cracks Seed Phrase to Seize Millions in Cryptocurrency

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has successfully accessed $64 million in cryptocurrency tied to a suspect accused of running an encrypted messaging app called "Ghost" Authorities claim that organized crime groups used this app for illegal activities, including drug trafficking and contract killings On October 2, the AFP revealed that its..
2 years ago
Show more Posts
Show previous Posts