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

2023 Was a Tough Year for Daniel Negreanu with $2.2M Loss

Daniel Negreanu, also known as 'Kid Poker,' faced an arduous year in 2023, good for losses of $22 million This setback, revealed by himself on his YouTube channel, was his career's "worst year" since he began tracking his performance Negreanu's year was characterized by an unprecedented volume of tournament participation He played in 145..
2 years ago

Macau Tourism Industry Shows Strong Recovery and Growth in 2023

  2023 marked a significant rebound for Macau's tourism industry, with the city registering an impressive recovery in visitor numbers post-pandemic According to the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the year witnessed a substantial increase in tourism, culminating in a record-breaking 175,030 visitors on New Year's Eve What..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Surges Past $45K in New Year Rally

Bitcoin has kicked off the new year with a significant rise, surpassing $45,000, a high not seen since April 2022 This surge, amounting to over 6% on the year's first day, reflects growing optimism in the cryptocurrency sector A key factor fueling this surge is the widespread belief that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the..
2 years ago

Decoding the 94% Profitability Claim of Bitcoin – Is it True?

A widely shared price chart on social media claims that Bitcoin has been profitable for 94% of its history, but a closer examination suggests this might not be the whole story The chart, starting from 2010, shows Bitcoin's profitability excluding its peak in 2021, as you can see closely in the below The key takeaway from the chart is the..
2 years ago

No Second Trial for Sam Bankman-Fried, Sentencing in March 2024

Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-CEO of FTX, is not facing a second trial, as US prosecutors have decided to move directly to his sentencing, scheduled for March 28, 2024 He stands accused of illegal campaign financing, bank fraud, and violations related to securities and commodities In a letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan, the US government explained that..
2 years ago

ARK ETF Sells Grayscale Shares and Moves to ProShares for Bitcoin Futures

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest, managing the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, on Wednesday sold its entire stake of 225 million shares in Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) The sale was executed simultaneously with the purchase of 432 million shares in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which offers exposure to Bitcoin futures This strategic..
2 years ago

Billy Walters: Master of the Bet Shares Secrets on WEDU Podcast

Legendary sports bettor Billy Walters recently shared his extensive knowledge and strategies in sports betting on the WEDU podcast hosted by Lance Armstrong Walters, known for his controversial betting career, discussed his latest autobiography 'Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk,' that was released in August this year, highlighting his the..
2 years ago

Valkyrie and BlackRock Select APs for Bitcoin ETF Plans

BlackRock and Valkyrie have selected their authorized participants (APs) for their proposed Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock, a major asset manager, will collaborate with JP Morgan and quantitative trading firm Jane Street, while Valkyrie has chosen Jane Street and Cantor Fitzgerald as their APs The information about these partnerships is shown in recent..
2 years ago

U.S. Court Blocks Binance Founder CZ’s Travel Plans Again

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the founder of Binance, faced a setback when a US federal judge denied his request to travel overseas Zhao, who faces criminal charges in the United States, had sought permission to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where his three children and their partner live He is not still not able to leave the US Judge Richard..
2 years ago

Former SEC Official Warns Against Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Anticipates “Epic” Investor Scam

A former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officer expressed doubt about the possibility of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) receiving clearance from the SEC Spot bitcoin ETFs might result in a big Wall Street investor swindle if they are allowed, according to a warning from former SEC chief of internet enforcement John Reed..
2 years ago

Argentina’s President Proposes Cryptocurrency Tax Bill Between Controversy

Argentina's President Javier Milei has submitted a measure that contains a contentious plan for the taxation of cryptocurrencies and other assets, as part of a comprehensive proposal for political and economic reforms The measure was introduced on Tuesday and has generated both support and criticism in the cryptocurrency community, mirroring..
2 years ago

Crypto Visionary Raoul Pal Forecasts Prolonged Bull Market With Potential $1M Bitcoin

Famous former CEO at Goldman Sachs, Raoul Pal, is bullish about the extended cryptocurrency bull market and believes that Bitcoin (BTC) may hit a staggering $1 million by 2025 Speaking to his 22,000 YouTube channel followers, Pal shared his observations about the present state of the market dynamics and contrasted the current phase with the fervor..
2 years ago

Donald Trump’s Wallet Shifts $2.4M in Ether to Coinbase

Recent payments of more than $24 million in Ether (ETH) to the well-known cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have shown that former US President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency wallet has been active The disclosure on Trump's cryptocurrency activity was revealed in a recent post by the on-chain analytics company Arkham Intelligence Based on..
2 years ago

MicroStrategy Bolsters Bitcoin Reserves with a $615.7 Million Purchase

Increasing its holdings of bitcoin (BTC) on Wednesday was MicroStrategy (MSTR), the largest corporate buyer of the digital currency 14,620 BTC were purchased by the business for around $6157 million Twitter users were informed of the acquisition by Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of the firm He said that for every bitcoin, MicroStrategy..
2 years ago

On Chain Analyst Willy Woo Forecasts Bitcoin’s ETF Approval Impact

Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo recently shared insights on Twitter about Bitcoin's promising future, especially in light of potential ETF approvals in 2024 He outlined several interesting scenarios: He regards the changes in Bitcoin's realized cap, which tracks the capital stored in the Bitcoin network, as one of his favorite on-chain..
2 years ago

How Governor Edwards Hosted Bipartisan Poker Games in Louisiana

According to a report by New Orleans news outlet, NOLAcom, Louisiana's outgoing Governor, John Bel Edwards (D), has been known to enjoy a good game of poker During his eight-year tenure, the governor's mansion frequently hosted low-stakes poker nights These gatherings included state senators, high-ranking officials, and lobbyists, showcasing a..
2 years ago

Sotheby’s Digital Art Sales Soar to New Heights in 2023

Sotheby's claims about $35 million in sales of digital art in a ground-breaking year, a monumental accomplishment in the NFT area The vice president of Sotheby's emphasizes the first live digital art auction's success and the record-breaking sale of "Ringers #879," which point to a booming market for digital creation Almost $35 million in..
2 years ago

SkyBridge Capital CEO Foresees Bitcoin Surpassing All-Time Highs

Anthony Scaramucci, the CEO of SkyBridge Capital, voiced hope in a recent interview with CNBC that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach new all-time highs in the coming year Scaramucci said with confidence that Bitcoin will break the $69,000 mark it set earlier Speaking on the possible influence of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the..
2 years ago

7RCC Unveils Hybrid Bitcoin and Carbon Credit ETF Plan

7RCC, a crypto asset manager, is is entering the space of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with a unique proposition The company has filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot bitcoin ETF This move places 7RCC among other prominent asset managers, such as BlackRock, WisdomTree, Ark Invest, and 21Shares,..
2 years ago

Binance Steps into the Future with Web3 AI Gaming Platform Launch

Sleepless AI is about to reveal their web3 and AI-integrated gaming platform, which promises an immersive and participatory gaming experience that pushes limits This announcement represents a seismic shift in the gaming industry The much awaited platform from Sleepless AI will start tomorrow, offering customers a special chance to bet BNB,..
2 years ago
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