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

Daniel Batten Sets the Record Straight on Greenpeace ‘Smear Campaign’ Against Bitcoin

GreenpeaceUSA has released a controversial report that includes discrediting Bitcoin The report alleges a concerning link between the fossil fuel industry, climate denial groups, and Bitcoin mining operations It claims that Bitcoin lobbying groups are promoting legislation that allows Bitcoin miners to use resources unchecked and avoid..
2 years ago

Thailand House to Review Casino Legalization Bill on March 28; Illegal Casino Targeted in Massive Raid

On March 28, Thailand's House of Representatives will examine a bill aimed at legalizing the casino industry, as reported by The Nation newspaper The bill, detailed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, has already been drafted and submitted for the House's consideration Following potential approval by the House, the next steps involve..
2 years ago

Advocacy Groups Push for U.S. SEC Clarity in Crypto Regulations

A coalition of advocacy groups and prominent organizations is rallying behind Coinbase, urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce definitive regulations for the cryptocurrency sector This movement, highlighted by recent amicus briefs submitted to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, showcases a united front consisting of the..
2 years ago

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Attracts Mostly Individual Investors, Data Shows

The surge in interest towards spot bitcoin ETFs, particularly BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Fund (IBIT), reveals a predominant retail investor participation The data, indicating an average trade size of about $13,000, points to the involvement of individual, nonprofessional investors rather than large institutions Since their introduction in..
2 years ago

“Really Close to the Tipping Point” Kraken Strategy Head Says About Bitcoin

After reaching new record highs at the start of the previous week, the weekend saw the Bitcoin price falling below $70,000 Thomas Perfumo from Kraken, during an interview with Jordan Smith on CNBC's Crypto World, offered his insights into Bitcoin's situation and its broader implications for the cryptocurrency market Perfumo made it clear that..
2 years ago

Bitcoin to Break Records, Says Binance CEO Richard Teng

Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, remains a bullish outlook on Bitcoin, predicting its value could climb beyond $80,000, as reported by Bloomberg on Sunday This optimism is fueled by the increasing flow of investments into crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Despite Bitcoin's recent fall below $69,000, it has seen a rise of more than 55%..
2 years ago

PokerStars Announces Barny Boatman as Newest Team Pro

PokerStars has added a new member to its Team Pro lineup, British poker icon Barny Boatman, following his recent €12m win at the 2024 EPT Paris This announcement was made during a live episode of Poker in the Ears at London's Hippodrome Casino, a celebration of the podcast's 300th episode, hosted by James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton Boatman will..
2 years ago

Roman Hrabec Wins Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju Main Event for $4.33M

At the 2024 Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea, Czech poker professional Roman Hrabec achieved an extraordinary victory, taking home $43 million from the $100,000 buy-in main event The tournament drew an unprecedented 216 players, making it the largest of its kind in poker's history Hrabec, with this win, massively increased his..
2 years ago

Analyst Predicts a $90K Bitcoin Target Before April’s Halving

Well-known crypto analyst Kevin Svenson, has made a bold prediction about Bitcoin's (BTC) price movement ahead of its next halving event Svenson believes that Bitcoin is on the verge of reaching a new all-time high, potentially moving to the $90,000 level This forecast comes as Bitcoin approaches the fourth stage of its current parabolic curve, a..
2 years ago

Prosecutors Recommend Decades Behind Bars for Sam Bankman-Fried

US prosecutors are advocating for Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, to be sentenced to between 40 to 50 years in prison following his conviction on numerous charges of fraud and conspiracy This case stems from the spectacular failure of FTX, which was at one point among the globe's top cryptocurrency exchanges The prosecution's..
2 years ago

President Bukele Shares Bitcoin Transfer to Cold Storage Wallet

El Salvador this week transferred $400 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) into a cold storage wallet, as announced by President Nayib Bukele The move involved more than 5,000 BTC The transfer to the cold wallet happened throughout the last week, with the majority of the bitcoin arriving on Thursday Analysis from Arkham Intelligence indicates that..
2 years ago

Triton Jeju: Elton Tsang Claims $4.2 Million Win, Dan Smith and Punnat Punsri Secure Over $1 Million in Tournament Wins

At the prestigious Landing Casino in Jeju, South Korea, the Triton Super High Roller Series once again showcased high-stakes poker at its finest Among the standout performers, Elton Tsang, Dan Smith, and Punnat Punsri captured the spotlight with their wins, raking in substantial prize money in their respective tournaments Elton Tsang Wins $42..
2 years ago

UK Court Confirms What Everyone in Crypto Already Knew, Craig Wright is Not Bitcoin Creator

A fact well-known in the cryptocurrency community has now been confirmed by a court ruling Indeed, Craig Wright's fraudulent claims should not have garnered such attention However, as a news organization, we are obligated to cover this development, albeit briefly A UK court has determined that Craig Wright, who claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto,..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Holds Quiet at $73K – A Prelude to $100K?

With Bitcoin hovering around the $73,000 mark for several days, maintaining its position after reaching a new all-time high earlier in the week, Adam Back, CEO and Co-Founder of Blockstream, on X commented on the lack of excitement surrounding Bitcoin's price movements, even in the mainstream media Back suggests that the anticipation for..
2 years ago

Elon Musk Once Again Teases Dogecoin as Future Payment for Tesla Cars

In a recent interaction with the audience at Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, hinted at the possibility of Dogecoin (DOGE) being accepted as payment for Tesla vehicles in the future Responding to a question about using DOGE to purchase Teslas, Musk expressed openness to the idea, stating, "At some point I think we should..
2 years ago

MicroStrategy Invests Another $500M in Bitcoin

MicroStrategy, a company increasingly aligning its identity with Bitcoin investment, recently announced plans for a new $500 million convertible debt offering This strategic financial move is aimed at acquiring additional Bitcoin, further solidifying its stance in the cryptocurrency market This announcement follows closely on the heels of a..
2 years ago

Tether Assists FBI in Seizing $1.4 Million from Fraudulent Wallet

Tether, the company behind the USDT cryptocurrency, revealed that it collaborated with the FBI and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to confiscate $14 million in USDT from a cryptocurrency wallet involved in a fraudulent scheme In a statement, Paolo Ardonio, Tether's CEO, expressed the company's commitment to fighting financial fraud within..
2 years ago

APPT Making a Coming Back? This Year’s Manila Edition Is Going to be Bigger & Better

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila 2024 is all set to bring back the excitement and shine of one of the most famous poker games in the world PokerStars is leading the way, making sure this year's APPT Manila is even better than before They're planning for it to happen in the fancy Okada Manila and promise it will be bigger with more prizes..
2 years ago

Thailand Opens Doors to Bitcoin ETFs for Institutional and Elite Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has recently approved a new policy, opening the doors for institutional and select high-net-worth investors to engage in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) This is a slight deviation from earlier in the year when the SEC had refused applications to list bitcoin ETFs for..
2 years ago

March Madness 2024 Schedule Released – Place Your Bets!

he excitement builds as we approach March Madness 2024, with the tournament starting in less than a week It's the perfect time to get your bets ready Here's what the schedule looks like for this highly anticipated event: 2024 Men's NCAA Tournament Schedule Selection Sunday: March 17, 2024 First Four: March 19-20 First Round: March..
2 years ago
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