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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  • Crypto
  • Poker
  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles

Texas Poker Room Bans Players After Card Alteration Found

Two poker players with prior bans in several jurisdictions were removed from play this week at The Lodge Card Club, owned by Doug Polk, in Texas after staff discovered altered cards during a live game Norberto Pardo, 49, and Yaiquel Mosqueda Perez, 43, were identified during a $1 $2 $5 pot limit Omaha game after poker vlogger Anthony Martino..
3 months ago

Bally’s Chicago Faces Further Delays on Permanent Casino

Bally's Chicago is asking state lawmakers for permission to keep operating its temporary casino at Medinah Temple as construction delays continue at its planned permanent casino in River West A bill introduced Thursday by state Representative Kam Buckner would extend the current temporary operating license beyond its September 2026 expiration..
3 months ago

Maine Debates Ban on Online Sweepstakes Gaming

While New Jersey lawmakers are revisiting whether sweepstakes casinos can fit inside a regulated model, Maine is moving in the opposite direction State officials and legislators are now weighing a full ban on dual currency online sweepstakes casinos, framing the issue around licensing, enforcement, and consumer protection Good to Know..
3 months ago

Illinois Player Wins First Million Dollar Lottery Prize of 2026

An online player became the first Illinois $1 million draw-game winner of 2026 after hitting the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in the Sunday evening drawing The digital ticket matched all five numbers to secure the $1 million prize The winning numbers were 19, 28, 30, 40, and 42 Nearly 32,000 winning tickets were sold for the drawing During 2025,..
4 months ago

Gods of Poker Heads to Taipei in January Following Big Jeju Launch

The arrival of Gods of Poker in early December delivered exactly what the name promised — something bold, dramatic, and completely different The maiden GOP series, branded Eden Awakens, ran from December 5–14 in Jeju and quickly proved that this was no ordinary debut on the Asian poker calendar Across ten packed days, the Korean island once..
4 months ago

Kevin Hart Joins High Stakes Poker Season 15 on PokerGO

A familiar face from Hollywood is heading back to the poker table, and the timing feels deliberate PokerGO locked in a holiday season release that blends celebrity appeal with real money pressure High Stakes Poker returns with a lineup built to pull in both poker fans and casual viewers Good to Know Kevin Hart appears in High Stakes..
4 months ago

LiveScore Bet to Exit Bulgaria by End of 2025

LiveScore Group is trimming exposure outside core markets as tax pressure builds at home The company confirmed plans to close LiveScore Bet in Bulgaria, tying the decision to higher costs in the UK and early warning signs in Eastern Europe Good to Know LiveScore Bet will stop operating in Bulgaria before the end of 2025 UK gambling..
4 months ago

Andrew Catterall Becomes PointsBet Group New CEO

PointsBet is setting up its next chapter well ahead of time The bookmaker has mapped out a leadership handover that keeps its founder close while elevating a familiar executive to the top job, all as ownership dynamics continue to evolve Good to Know Andrew Catterall becomes group CEO on February 1, 2026 Co founder Sam Swanell stays..
4 months ago

Tribal Leaders Urge Congress to Act on Prediction Markets

A new fight has opened in Washington over prediction markets and sports betting Tribal gaming leaders say federal regulators waited too long, and now Congress needs to step in The debate cuts straight into tribal authority, consumer protection, and who gets to control sports wagering in the United States Good to Know Tribal gaming..
4 months ago

Kalshi Media Partnerships Draw Attention From Congress

Prediction markets keep pushing closer to mainstream media Kalshi recent deals with CNN and CNBC sit right at that edge, and lawmakers are paying attention One congressman now wants answers from regulators, and the timing matters as election and geopolitical contracts stay in focus Good to Know Kalshi announced a media partnership with..
4 months ago

Hann Casino Resort Opens First Phase of The Canyon

Hann Casino Resort keeps building momentum in Clark The opening of The Canyon first floor adds space, games, and dining just as visitor traffic keeps climbing Good to Know The Canyon first floor opened on 12 December The project adds slots, tables, and new dining venues A second floor is planned to open next year First..
4 months ago

Terry Rozier Posts $3M Mansion as Bond in NBA Betting Case

Federal prosecutors continued outlining allegations in an NBA related betting case involving Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier Court proceedings this week revealed new financial details tied to bond conditions and the status of the ongoing case Good to Know Terry Rozier used a Florida mansion to secure a $3 million bond Prosecutors..
4 months ago

Coinbase and PNC Launch Direct Bitcoin Access for Private-Bank Clients

Coinbase has broadened its work with PNC Bank, enabling PNC Private Bank clients to access spot bitcoin directly through their existing digital banking accounts The platform expansion reflects increased interest in regulated digital asset tools among wealth clients Good to Know PNC becomes the first major US bank to enable direct spot..
4 months ago

Moca Network Introduces MocaProof Beta For Decentralized Digital Identity

Moca Network, the flagship initiative under Animoca Brands, announced the beta release of MocaProof, a digital identity verification platform that uses blockchain to support privacy protection, credential interoperability and user-controlled data The beta marks a new phase in the project goal of building a decentralized identity infrastructure..
4 months ago

Anjouan License Becomes Popular Choice For 2026 Operators

Insights provided by Slotegrator highlight how the Anjouan license has turned into one of the most appealing entry points for operators preparing to launch in 2026 Slotegrator also notes that a promotional offer available until the end of 2025 allows new operators to pair the license with a ready turnkey casino platform, helping them get to market..
5 months ago

Animoca Brands Raises HK2.6M For Tai Po Fire Relief

Animoca Brands shared updated figures on its charity initiative supporting communities impacted by the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong The fundraising effort, first announced on 27 November 2025, closed with HK$2,602,51664 raised for the Hong Kong Red Cross Tai Po Fire Emergency Appeal Good to Know Global crypto communities contributed..
5 months ago

Arizona Launches New Campaign To Prevent Youth Gambling

Arizona Department of Gaming and its Division of Problem Gambling have introduced a new public awareness effort called Too Young To Bet AZ The campaign aims to reduce underage gambling by giving families and community groups clear information about risks and early warning signs The initiative ties into a broader national program led by National..
5 months ago

Why Bitcoin Pulled Back as Global Risk Signals Spiked

Bitcoin slipped under 86K after failing to push through the 92K ceiling and then accelerating lower toward 84K Nearly 400 million dollars in leveraged long positions were liquidated, and traders spent the next 24 hours trying to pin down what triggered the sharp sell-off The drop did not come from one source alone Instead, several pressure points..
5 months ago

Yat Siu Confirms Altcoin Focus as Animoca Plans Reverse Merger

nimoca Brands founder Yat Siu outlined the company strategy to give investors broader exposure to altcoin projects, Web3 applications, and emerging crypto sectors The comments were reported by Cointelegraph following an interview with Siu, who confirmed that Animoca intends to go public through a reverse merger next year Good to Know..
5 months ago

Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin Stabilizing at Bottom After Heavy Selling

Interest around bitcoin continues to heat up again after a long stretch of uncertainty, and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor sounds more confident than he has in months A new conversation with host Grant Cardone on his YouTube channel with a reach of more than 3 million viewers, gave him room to share why he believes the market has..
5 months ago
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