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

Historic NFT Collector Brings PepeCash Back into the Spotlight on Pixelmap

A new piece of digital art has just gone up on Pixelmap, one of the oldest NFT projects still around today Pseudonymous historical NFT collector ‘Visacard,’ recently completed two of his works on the site, and they’re already generating plenty of buzz This isn’t just any new addition; it’s a strong statement supporting the classic..
2 years ago

Get Ready for APT Phu Quoc 2024 This November

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced a new event for 2024: APT Phu Quoc, taking place from November 8 to 17 Set on the scenic Vietnamese island, the series is happening shortly after the APT Manila 2024 wraps up This year's APT Phu Quoc guarantees over VND 44 billion (approximately USD 17 million) in total prize pools The 10-day event will..
2 years ago

Nik Airball Talks Bankroll and Poker Success

The poker community has long speculated about how Nikhil "Nik Airball" Arcot built his bankroll In a recent appearance on the Table 1 podcast, Airball finally opened up about his financial background and his rise to high-stakes poker Nik Airball, 28, made his name on Hustler Casino Live in 2022 He started in lower-stakes games but quickly..
2 years ago

Asian Poker Tour Returns to Manila October 28 – November 7

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) is set to make its return to Manila this October, marking a homecoming for the tour that relaunched under new management just two years ago While details are still under wraps, the event is scheduled from October 28 to November 7 The Manila stop promises to deliver the action-packed tournament series that poker..
2 years ago

Journalist’s FOIA Request Hints FBI Knows Nakamoto’s Identity

The mystery surrounding the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has deepened following a recent inquiry to the FBI Investigative journalist Dave Troy submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the agency, seeking any information it might hold about Nakamoto The FBI's response has sparked speculation that the..
2 years ago

MetaMask Launches Blockchain Debit Card with Mastercard

MetaMask is launching a new blockchain-based debit card, developed in collaboration with Mastercard and Baanx This new card will allow MetaMask users to make purchases directly from their self-custodial crypto wallets The rollout began with a limited pilot in the European Union and the UK, targeting a few thousand users MetaMask, known for its..
2 years ago

Justin Lapka Takes Down WSOP Choctaw Main Event for $252,282

Justin Lapka secured a win at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event, outlasting 1,017 participants He earned $252,282 and his third WSOPC ring The $1,700 buy-in no-limit hold’em event, the first WSOP Circuit stop after the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas, exceeded its $1 million guarantee by over $500,000 A total of 152 players shared the $1,540,755..
2 years ago

WSOP 2024 Sets New Records for Entries and Prizes

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has concluded, and the statistics reveal an impressive turnout and record-breaking events This year's series was monumental in terms of participation and prize money, setting several new benchmarks in live tournament poker Jonathan Tamayo from Humble, Texas, clinched victory in the main event, which boasted..
2 years ago

PokerStars APPT Manila Ready to Kick Off, Bigger and Better Than Ever!

In just one day, it is time for the comeback of APPT to Manila for the fifteenth edition of APPT Manila This edition is going to be bigger than ever, with an action-packed schedule of 77 events running from Wednesday, July 24 to Monday, August 5 Buy-ins start at PHP20,000 for the series' first event, the Early Bird, with PHP1M guaranteed, and..
2 years ago

MotorCity Casino in Detroit to Close Poker Room

MotorCity Casino in Detroit has announced it will close its poker room on August 5 at 6 am This decision comes without an official explanation, though the casino ended its Poker VIP program on July 1, as reported by PlayMichigancom It is a big change for local players, as it was a major hub for the poker community in Detroit, and one well known..
2 years ago

ARK Invest Identifies Strong Bitcoin Indicators

Analysts at ARK Invest highlight that several on-chain indicators currently point to a healthy Bitcoin (BTC) market In a recent report, ARK notes that BTC remains oversold following the German government's recent liquidation of coins confiscated from an illegal movie streaming site David Puell, an analyst at ARK, states that Bitcoin's..
2 years ago

Biden Steps Out of Presidential Race, Polymarket Favors Harris to Clinch Nomination

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek a second term The annoucnement slightly improved the odds for Republican nominee Donald Trump on the Polymarket prediction platform, who is not favored with a chance of 64% to clinch the win Vice President Kamala Harris has now emerged as the frontrunner for the Democratic Party..
2 years ago

WSOP Winter Series Returns to Atlantis Paradise Island

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to return to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas this December for the WSOP Paradise 2024 Partnering with GGPoker, the event runs from December 6 to December 19, 2024, and features the largest guarantee in live poker tournament history After breaking records at the 55th annual World Series of Poker in..
2 years ago

Jonathan Tamayo Wins 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event

Jonathan Tamayo, a 38-year-old professional poker player from Humble, Texas, has won the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, pocketing a staggering $10 million and securing his first gold bracelet The event, which saw a record-breaking 10,112 entries, concluded after two weeks of intense competition It goes without saying that this..
2 years ago

Craig Wright No Longer Claims Satoshi Identity

Craig Wright's claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto seem to be coming to an end A British High Court judge has recommended a perjury investigation into Wright and an asset freeze previously, and his current whereabouts are unknown It is believed that he left the United Kingdom after losing a lawsuit against the Crypto Open Patent Alliance..
2 years ago

Clement Richez Wins 2024 WSOP Mid-Stakes Championship for $1,041,989

French poker player Clement Richez has achieved a major win in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Mid-Stakes Championship (Event#89) Richez secured $1,041,989 and his first bracelet by defeating 3,177 entries in the $3,000 buy-in event Last year, Richez finished 50th in the WSOP main event, earning $188,400, which was his biggest payday at..
2 years ago

Michael Rocco Wins First WSOP Gold Bracelet in Event#94, $10K NLH 6-Max Championship

Michael Rocco has finally secured his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet Rocco bested over 502 entries in Event#94, the $10,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em six-max championship event, earning a career-best $942,922 This victory pushes his lifetime tournament earnings to $7,137,887 Before this win, Rocco had five top-three finishes in..
2 years ago

Donald Trump Plans Fourth NFT Collection

Donald Trump plans to release a fourth NFT collection, as revealed in a Bloomberg Businessweek interview on Tuesday Trump, who once criticized the crypto industry, now embraces it, citing competition from China as a key motivator "If we don’t do it, China is going to pick it up," he stated In the interview, Trump shared that his previous NFT..
2 years ago

Nate Silver Joins Polymarket as Advisor

Polymarket, a prominent blockchain-based prediction market, has appointed statistician Nate Silver as an advisor This move marks a significant step in Polymarket's growth, especially as it now handles 80% of the wagers on US elections Nate Silver, known for his work in election forecasting, will assist Polymarket in enhancing its news event..
2 years ago

Final Table Ready for 2024 WSOP Main Event

Nine players are set to compete for the $10 million first-place prize in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on July 16 The 2024 WSOP Main Event, the largest ever with 10,112 participants, has its final table scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, at 1:30 pm PST at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Nevada Final Nine Nine players advanced on Day 9,..
2 years ago
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