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.

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  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles

Jose Garcia Claims First Bracelet at 2024 World Series of Poker

Jose Garcia from Albuquerque, New Mexico, won the first bracelet at the 2024 World Series of Poker The poker dealer at Sandia Resort & Casino triumphed in the $500 buy-in Casino Employees no-limit hold’em event, defeating 1,189 other entrants to secure his first WSOP title and $79,134 Garcia's victory marks his biggest live tournament..
2 years ago

Ledger Ships Stax Wallet After Year-Long Delay

After months of delays, Ledger has finally started shipping its new Ledger Stax hardware wallet to customers who pre-ordered it over a year ago The company initially announced the product at its Web3 developer event, Ledger Op3n, on December 6, 2022 They partnered with Tony Fadell, the creator of the iPod, to develop the Ledger Stax Originally..
2 years ago

Ethereum ETFs Approved by SEC, Awaiting Trading Launch

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a crucial step towards approving Ether spot ETFs This milestone, reached just days after unexpected engagement with issuers, signals a potential shift in the crypto industry "A week ago, I would've said you were a little crazy to think that these ETFs were going to get SEC approval,"..
2 years ago

PlanB Predicts Final Opportunity to Buy Bitcoin Under $70,000

Quant analyst PlanB has observed patterns in Bitcoin (BTC) similar to those seen in 2017, suggesting a potential price surge PlanB, a well-known figure in the crypto world, shared with his 19 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin appears to be four months into its bull market He highlighted this with the appearance of four red..
2 years ago

El Salvador Mines Nearly 474 Bitcoins Using Volcano Power

El Salvador has significantly expanded its bitcoin holdings over the past three years According to official data released on Tuesday, the country has mined nearly 474 bitcoins since 2021 using geothermal energy from the Tecapa volcano This brings the government's total bitcoin portfolio to an estimated $354 million at current prices, as reported..
2 years ago

Dallas Area Rejects Doug Polk’s Poker Room Proposal

Efforts by Doug Polk to establish a poker room in Farmers Branch, a suburb of Dallas, were rejected earlier this week On Tuesday night, the city council voted against a proposal to allow poker clubs in the area Two years ago, Polk purchased The Lodge poker club in Round Rock, Texas Following the success of this poker room, he had hoped to..
2 years ago

Regulatory Issues Halt Hanoi World Poker Tour Series

The World Poker Tour (WPT) event scheduled to begin today in Hanoi, Vietnam, has been abruptly cancelled due to missing government approvals This marks the third major poker series in Vietnam to be scrapped or shortened in the past six months The Crown Poker Club in Hanoi, which was set to host the WPT Vietnam Passport to the World Championship..
2 years ago

Jack Dorsey Sees Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million by 2030

Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter CEO and a significant advocate for cryptocurrency, predicts that Bitcoin will surpass $1 million by the year 2030 This forecast echoes the sentiments of other industry figures like Cathie Wood, who envisions Bitcoin potentially reaching $15 million around the same time Dorsey's involvement in the cryptocurrency..
2 years ago

How Accurate Are the FTX Repayment Claims? Anthony Pompliano Weighs In

Recent headlines in mainstream media, and something we also reported on, suggest that FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has sufficient funds to fully compensate its creditors, with reports claiming that the company has billions more than necessary for this purpose However, this narrative is being challenged by financial analysts and..
2 years ago

Crypto Market Fraught with Noncompliance, Says SEC Chairman Gary Gensler

Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, expressed his worries on the cryptocurrency market in a recent interview with CNBC, characterizing it as a haven for illegal activity and noncompliance In contrast to the cryptocurrency industry's relatively tiny scale within the larger US financial system, Gensler..
2 years ago

EGBA Study Says Multi-Licensing Trend Surges in European Online Gaming

A recent study conducted by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) unveils the widespread adoption of multi-licensing models for online gambling across Europe, signifying a significant shift in regulatory paradigms In the backdrop of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Europe has witnessed a remarkable transition in online..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Not Ethereum Says Michael Saylor

At the annual Bitcoin For Corporations event, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, shared his skepticism about the future acceptance of various cryptocurrencies by institutional investors He focused particularly on Ethereum and XRP, predicting they will not gain institutional acceptance within this decade Saylor explained to the..
2 years ago

Coinbase Net Income Hits $1.2 Billion in Q1

In the first quarter of 2024, Coinbase reported strong financial results, surpassing its entire earnings from 2023 This was largely driven by favorable market conditions and the introduction of new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) The cryptocurrency exchange announced a net income of $12 billion and total revenue of $16 billion for the..
2 years ago

Coinbase Launches Lightning Network Support for Bitcoin Payments

Coinbase has announced the integration of the Lightning Network to facilitate Bitcoin payments, enhancing the speed and reducing the cost of transactions As a leading crypto exchange in the United States by trading volume, Coinbase now offers its users the ability to choose how they send Bitcoin: using the traditional network or the faster, more..
2 years ago

Patrik Antonius Takes Win at EPT Monte Carlo €100,000 High Roller

Patrik Antonius has won the 2024 European Poker Tour Monte Carlo €100,000 no-limit hold’em super high roller event He topped a record field of 72 competitors to take home $2,124,835 This victory was his third with earnings exceeding a million dollars and stands as his second-highest payout, just slightly more than the $2,100,000 he won..
2 years ago

Swiss National Bank Chairman Weighs Risks of Bitcoin in Reserve Assets

Thomas Jordan, the chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), recently voiced concerns about the possibility of incorporating bitcoin into the bank's reserve assets During the bank's annual general meeting, Jordan discussed the implications of such a move Despite ongoing debates and pressure to include cryptocurrencies in national reserves, the..
2 years ago

Eminem Promotes Crypto.com NBA Playoff Campaign on X

Cryptocom launched a new advertisement on Friday, scheduled to air during the upcoming Lakers NBA playoff game in Los Angeles The advertisement features the Cryptocom Arena and highlights the company's partnership with notable athletes This initiative aligns with Cryptocom’s strategy of associating with high-profile sports events and..
2 years ago

Raoul Pal Signals ‘Banana Zone’ Arrival for Ethereum and Solana

Raoul Pal, former Goldman Sachs executive and current CEO of Real Vision, is optimistic about the altcoin market's potential for unprecedented growth In a recent video update, Raoul Pal suggests that the altcoin market cap is poised to reach new all-time highs (ATHs), signaling the onset of what he terms "crypto summer" Pal envisions Ethereum..
2 years ago

How Headspace XR Shapes Mindful Experiences in VR

Too much gaming often gets a bad rap for its impact on mental health, it can also have positive effects A recent study noted that games can provide "expression of personality, identity, and culture through social aspects of gaming Improved physical health, neurocognition, self-efficacy, and quality of life are associated with gaming in those with..
2 years ago

Tether Responds to Sanctions Evasion with Transaction Freeze

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has announced to freeze transactions linked to entities sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) This decision follows revelations that Venezuela’s state-run oil company, PDVSA, was reported to be using cryptocurrencies like USDT to circumvent US oil sanctions A Tether spokesperson..
2 years ago
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